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Beatles Remasters
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sandar
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I have plenty of Beatles recordings, on vinyl, tape and CD. Before my deck packed up, I listened to some of the old mono recordings and strangely, I thought they were better. I am not too sure if I can explain what I mean. I 'saw' them live once. Actually I saw very little of them and heard even less because of the awful shrieking from the hysterical females of the species. Just about the worst concert I ever went to.
The old vinyl records were more evocative and "of the era". OK I could do without the scratches and hissing and I often listen to the clear, multi speaker (can't call it stereo anymore) CD's and, yes they are excellent as, I suspect this new stuff will be, but I still like the old stuff as well. I suppose it's a bit like seeing First World War pictures and film clips in colour, doesn't seem right somehow.
Oh well nostalgia just isn't what it used to be!
The old vinyl records were more evocative and "of the era". OK I could do without the scratches and hissing and I often listen to the clear, multi speaker (can't call it stereo anymore) CD's and, yes they are excellent as, I suspect this new stuff will be, but I still like the old stuff as well. I suppose it's a bit like seeing First World War pictures and film clips in colour, doesn't seem right somehow.
Oh well nostalgia just isn't what it used to be!
Navy Chief
Senior Member
My aunt took my sisters and me to see the Beatles, when they played at the Indianapolis Coliseum, September 3, 1964. I was 11 years old. Our seats were in the "nosebleed" section, and so far from the stage, we could barely see them. As for the sound, it was impossible to hear them sing, because of the screaming of the fans! Their performances (two of them that day) were about 7 months after their infamous first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
What a impact the Fab Four had on this country. Unbelievable.
Oh, and a side note about that concert. All the tickets had the pictures of the Beatles on them. We threw away the stubs. Who knew?
NC
What a impact the Fab Four had on this country. Unbelievable.
Oh, and a side note about that concert. All the tickets had the pictures of the Beatles on them. We threw away the stubs. Who knew?
NC
I have plenty of Beatles recordings, on vinyl, tape and CD. Before my deck packed up, I listened to some of the old mono recordings and strangely, I thought they were better. I am not too sure if I can explain what I mean. I 'saw' them live once. Actually I saw very little of them and heard even less because of the awful shrieking from the hysterical females of the species. Just about the worst concert I ever went to.
The old vinyl records were more evocative and "of the era". OK I could do without the scratches and hissing and I often listen to the clear, multi speaker (can't call it stereo anymore) CD's and, yes they are excellent as, I suspect this new stuff will be, but I still like the old stuff as well. I suppose it's a bit like seeing First World War pictures and film clips in colour, doesn't seem right somehow.
Oh well nostalgia just isn't what it used to be!
sandar, this isn't just your imagination. Many audiophiles feel that the initial release of the Beatles catalog was a disappointment; that the transfer from the master tapes to digital was done indifferently, which is why these new remasters are so highly anticipated. What they did this go round is transfer the original master tapes to modern ProTools digital files. Now, I have acquaintances who hate ProTools, and think that it's homoginized modern music, but I'm solidly in favor of high fidelity. I have ZERO nostalgia for surface noise, tape hiss, and that evil 60 cycle hum that comes from single-coil pickups. The funny thing is, as an old college friend has already stated online, the first thing many people are going to do is transfer their CDs to MP3 files, which even on "Lossless" setting is going to cause some compression. Still, I haven't met a dog mean enough to bite these new remasters on audio terms. Everyone I know whose heard them loves them. I've been a Beatles fan for as long as I remember, but what I hope doesn't happen is the wave of nostalgia that's sure to follow doesn't try to recreate them as little gods. IMO, this belittles their accomplishments. I've read a lot of Greek Mythology; a god can wave his hand and do magic; a musician has to put in the work.
ATTN: Navy Chief,
You see that big Gretsch George Harrison is playing? That's the instrument my father thought I should have played, but he never bought me one. I worked the grill for a summer and bought a Stratocaster, which he thought of mainly as a toy. Was that industry or rebellion?
JAMES
Navy Chief
Senior Member
I don't know anything about musical instruments in general; but that Gretsch is a big guitar!
They're beautiful instruments, but pricey. They have a big rich sound, very distinctive.
Gretsch gear page HERE: http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/
JAMES
Navy Chief
Senior Member
I always wanted to play drums, but my dad said "nope". He wanted me to learn to play the bass fiddle, but no way. No offense if anyone here plays one though!
I just think the ability to play drums is an amazing talent. So much coordination! Years of practice to be able to play them well. Gretsch makes drums along with several other companies, I guess. When I was a kid, the Ludwig brand was big. Years ago, when Billy Joel was touring after he hit the big time, I remember his drummer, Liberty Devitto, played with the TAMA brand.
NC
I just think the ability to play drums is an amazing talent. So much coordination! Years of practice to be able to play them well. Gretsch makes drums along with several other companies, I guess. When I was a kid, the Ludwig brand was big. Years ago, when Billy Joel was touring after he hit the big time, I remember his drummer, Liberty Devitto, played with the TAMA brand.
NC
Cazzie
SOH-CM-2024
Never cared for the Beatles, too schlock girlie for me, I preferred something a little more nasty like the Stones.
But I hated going to any large concert, especially in a coliseum, still do. Prefer to see a good juke band in a dive.
Speaking of juke music, this fellow and I rode bikes togetjher in the 1970s until he moved to the left coast and made a new name (literally) for himself. His Christian name was Neill Kirby McMillian, Jr. (Kirby), but you folks are more familiar with his aka, Mojo Nixon.
Kirby's no longer playing on stage, but still lives in San Diego and hosts three shows on Sirius satellite radio. He's still as funny and off the wall as ever. His brother, Artie, and I still ride on occasion and I last saw Kirby two years ago when he took time off to come here to see family and old mates.
Kirby, as Mojo is the Godfather of what is termed "Psychobilly" music.
Caz
Here's a sample just in case any of you haven't heard this nut's stuff! Run the kiddies away, some expletives in the song, but nothing lewd except for rednecks.
[YOUTUBE]O7VCHj2OSdw[/YOUTUBE]
But I hated going to any large concert, especially in a coliseum, still do. Prefer to see a good juke band in a dive.
Speaking of juke music, this fellow and I rode bikes togetjher in the 1970s until he moved to the left coast and made a new name (literally) for himself. His Christian name was Neill Kirby McMillian, Jr. (Kirby), but you folks are more familiar with his aka, Mojo Nixon.
Kirby's no longer playing on stage, but still lives in San Diego and hosts three shows on Sirius satellite radio. He's still as funny and off the wall as ever. His brother, Artie, and I still ride on occasion and I last saw Kirby two years ago when he took time off to come here to see family and old mates.
Kirby, as Mojo is the Godfather of what is termed "Psychobilly" music.
Caz
Here's a sample just in case any of you haven't heard this nut's stuff! Run the kiddies away, some expletives in the song, but nothing lewd except for rednecks.
[YOUTUBE]O7VCHj2OSdw[/YOUTUBE]
cheezyflier
Charter Member
the best tool to appreciate the beatles catalog is
but if you really want to hear them you need this
but if you really want to hear them you need this
Cazzie
SOH-CM-2024
That it would be, also penned "Elvis is Everywhere" and "Debbie Gibson is Pregnant with my Two-Headed Love Child". The Holy Trinity to Mojo is Elvis, Foghorn Leghorn, and Otis Campbell.
Caz
Revolver is my favorite Beatles album, Moses. My favorite songs are actually on Magical Mystery Tour, but I think Revolver is their strongest album. I did get Sgt. Pepper today as a gift, but I haven't listened to it yet through the Bose speakers. Pepper isn't my favorite album (as I've said) but I think "A Day in the Life" is their masterpiece.
ATTN: Cazzie,
Next time you speak to Mr. Nixon, tell him that your net buddy James considers him a misunderstood love poet. The one lyric I always remember from my yoot: "You can get married, and REALLY screw up your life/But you can't buy beer..."
JAMES
Cazzie
SOH-CM-2024
Navy Chief
Senior Member
I liked everything the Beatles did prior to their going "cosmic". I think it was the Magical Mystery Tour....or maybe it was the White Album? Can't remember. But their style changed then. Didn't like it.
NC
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