Snowdog Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 I have not bought the recently released re-masters as I already have these on cd. For those that have bought them, in your personal opinion is it worth it to spend the $ on the remasters when you already have the cd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 I've sounded off on this before , but I had to vote "some are, some aren't." However, I should clarify that to me, Presto sounds only SLIGHTLY better in some spots...no change at all (to me) in others...Counterparts didn't need it, but I bought it anyway (mindless American consumer that I am ). RTB, T4E...again, no huge changes...maybe some slight improvement. Bottom line? If you're a fan, you'll probably end up buying these just to see for yourself, but there is no HUGE improvement....especially with Presto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Being a sound engineer and studio owner, I am a big fan of 'remastered' stuff. I don't have these new recordings yet but I would love to compare them to the originals. Especially if the newer recordings were remastered, because the past few cd's were 'poorly' mastered to begin with. I still love them though, it's just hard to listen to the newer cd's for more than 1 play! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Sep 25 2004, 01:32 PM) Being a sound engineer and studio owner, I am a big fan of 'remastered' stuff. I don't have these new recordings yet but I would love to compare them to the originals. Especially if the newer recordings were remastered, because the past few cd's were 'poorly' mastered to begin with. I still love them though, it's just hard to listen to the newer cd's for more than 1 play! Mike Welcome to the Rush Forum, Mike...wow, I can't wait to hear an expert opinion on these remasters. I'll be looking forward to what you have to say! Enjoy the board! ~GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakesideMaiden Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Sep 25 2004, 02:32 PM) Being a sound engineer and studio owner, I am a big fan of 'remastered' stuff. I don't have these new recordings yet but I would love to compare them to the originals. Especially if the newer recordings were remastered, because the past few cd's were 'poorly' mastered to begin with. I still love them though, it's just hard to listen to the newer cd's for more than 1 play! Mike Welcome Mike I agree GG, that it will be interesting to get the opinion of a professional in this regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Sep 25 2004, 03:39 PM) QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Sep 25 2004, 01:32 PM) Being a sound engineer and studio owner, I am a big fan of 'remastered' stuff. I don't have these new recordings yet but I would love to compare them to the originals. Especially if the newer recordings were remastered, because the past few cd's were 'poorly' mastered to begin with. I still love them though, it's just hard to listen to the newer cd's for more than 1 play! Mike Welcome to the Rush Forum, Mike...wow, I can't wait to hear an expert opinion on these remasters. I'll be looking forward to what you have to say! Enjoy the board! ~GG What she said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Counterparts Remastered Presto Remastered Roll The Bones Remastered Test For Echo Remastered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted September 25, 2004 Author Share Posted September 25, 2004 QUOTE (RushRevisited @ Sep 25 2004, 03:46 PM) QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Sep 25 2004, 03:39 PM) QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Sep 25 2004, 01:32 PM) Being a sound engineer and studio owner, I am a big fan of 'remastered' stuff. I don't have these new recordings yet but I would love to compare them to the originals. Especially if the newer recordings were remastered, because the past few cd's were 'poorly' mastered to begin with. I still love them though, it's just hard to listen to the newer cd's for more than 1 play! Mike Welcome to the Rush Forum, Mike...wow, I can't wait to hear an expert opinion on these remasters. I'll be looking forward to what you have to say! Enjoy the board! ~GG What she said! Yeah, what they said, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I will share my findings as soon as all the data is in. You'll all be interested to know that I'm currently working on a flash movie of the band. It's coming along pretty well and I hope to be able to show it off in a week or so. It's pretty large. Oh, if anyone has any photos you think I might not have, email them to me. I have already used over 100 pics in this movie I'm making and it's only half finished. I'm running out of content! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 As of now, the poll results are 2 votes each, so I still don't know whether or not to buy these things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 QUOTE (Snowdog @ Sep 27 2004, 06:54 AM) As of now, the poll results are 2 votes each, so I still don't know whether or not to buy these things Lol, same here. For now I'm gonna hold off on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 QUOTE (Moonraker @ Sep 27 2004, 10:58 AM) QUOTE (Snowdog @ Sep 27 2004, 06:54 AM) As of now, the poll results are 2 votes each, so I still don't know whether or not to buy these things Lol, same here. For now I'm gonna hold off on it. Me too. To be honest, these are not one's I listen to with a great deal of regularity so, I'll wait. Now, VT on the other hand, I'll be standing at the door the day it comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hi Mike, As a studio engineer, what did you think of this article? http://www.prorec.com/prorec/articles.nsf/...6256C2E005DAF1C I first posted it under another thread on these remasters: http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=438&st=10 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Howdy all. Seems like an older topic (at least before my time which is still in its infancy). I don't have any of the recently remastered discs. It seems to me they sound fine already (Sorry Mike. I'm NOT a sound engineer - although I wish I had that knowledge and expertise). Does anyone hear a huge difference in these remasters? To put it in perspective... I think there are HUGE sound changes in the Power Windows and Hold Your Fire remasters and definitely for the better. Will I get that same benefit in Presto/RTB/CP/T4E? Thanks, GP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madra sneachta Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 My Presto and Roll The Bones arrived via Amazon yesterday, and I find the improvement really good. Having said that, they are replacing cassette tapes that were bought in the week of release, so a remastered CD would knock seven shades of how's your father out of 15+ year old cassettes!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Oct 28 2004, 02:09 PM) My Presto and Roll The Bones arrived via Amazon yesterday, and I find the improvement really good. Having said that, they are replacing cassette tapes that were bought in the week of release, so a remastered CD would knock seven shades of how's your father out of 15+ year old cassettes!. "Seven shades of how's your father" I just love getting know you folks from across the pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Bird Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Hi Mike, I sent you a picture from the Pinkpop concert in Geleen in the Netherlands, back in 1979. Rush was headlining there at the festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Bird Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 QUOTE (Neil Bird @ Oct 28 2004, 03:09 PM) Hi Mike, I sent you a picture from the Pinkpop concert in Geleen in the Netherlands, back in 1979. Rush was headlining there at the festival. Oops, something went wrong. This message should be a reply to another entry. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Bird Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 QUOTE (Neil Bird @ Oct 28 2004, 03:13 PM) QUOTE (Neil Bird @ Oct 28 2004, 03:09 PM) Hi Mike, I sent you a picture from the Pinkpop concert in Geleen in the Netherlands, back in 1979. Rush was headlining there at the festival. Oops, something went wrong. This message should be a reply to another entry. Sorry! Must have been working too hard today. I'm making mistakes with entry's. Better log off and listen to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 I think they are worth it. I like the inside of the booklets and in my opinion they sound better. I am a big fan of remastered stuff as well. Roll the Bones and Presto are my favorites of the new remasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madra sneachta Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Oct 28 2004, 08:28 PM) QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Oct 28 2004, 02:09 PM) My Presto and Roll The Bones arrived via Amazon yesterday, and I find the improvement really good. Having said that, they are replacing cassette tapes that were bought in the week of release, so a remastered CD would knock seven shades of how's your father out of 15+ year old cassettes!. "Seven shades of how's your father" I just love getting know you folks from across the pond. GhostGirl, I've got more quirky sayings than you could shake a stick at!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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