‘Van Halen: The Studio Albums 1978-1984′ Due For Release March 26th!
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No, no and no...
Please don't encourage the current dipshit engineers into ruining perfectly fine, mastered music anymore. Little Guitars is NOT a wall of sound composition and it doesn't need any boosting nor frequency packing to make it "blast" like most of the crap mixes available today.
It ain't broke so let's not try to fix anything. There's a reason your pathetic iPod has a volume control.
Seriously... we don't need classic music remastered to lowest common denominator... fucking iPods, ear-buds and crap electronics. Go invest in a real stereo system with real speakers. Move some gawd-damned air... for Christ's sake!! You might just be surprised at what you are missing!!!
I mean, offer "remastered" versions of albums, but also keep stock onhand of original recordings...to be honest, even the initial cd releases of albums that were originally put out in vinyl or cassette sound too darned clean to my ears at times...that was part of the charm of the albums when they first came out: the mix resulting in instruments and vocals bleeding and overlapping.
Same deal with Exile On Main Street, for example. With each subsequent cd re-release the mix is fiddled around with to the point where all the sonic muddiness that was part of the album's appeal has been cleaned up.Scramby eggs and bacon.Comment
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What a joke. Who is the market for this anyway? It's just the same CD's with different, but still not particularly impressive packaging. If they weren't able to put out new songs, or something live, or anything that hasn't been sold in some form yet, then why not re-master it to high quality Blu-Ray audio and enclose a special 100 page booklet or something. Some people on VHND were suggesting vinyl re-releases as well. But you have to give us something more than just regular CD's. Incredibly lame. If they sell 100 copies of this I'll be shocked.Comment
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in Nov 2010
Warner/Chappell recently inked deals with legendary rockers Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony, all of Van Halen fame.
As part of the new agreement, Warner/Chappell acquired the entire catalog of songs written by Sammy Hagar—songwriter guitarist, and former lead singer of Van Halen (1986 through 1996)—including his work with the bands Van Halen, Montrose and Chickenfoot, as well as his music as a solo artist.
Additionally, Warner/Chappell extended and expanded its worldwide administration agreements with songwriters David Lee Roth, original lead singer for Van Halen (1978 through 1984), and Michael Anthony, bassist for Van Halen and Chickenfoot. Roth’s existing catalog, including his Van Halen and solo work, as well as Anthony’s work with Van Halen and Chickenfoot’s debut self-titled album, are part of the agreements.
“Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony have not only each co-written hit songs recorded by Van Halen on some of the highest-selling albums of all time, but each had success on other solo or band recording projects as well,” said Scott Francis, President, Warner/Chappell Music, and Chairman and CEO, Warner/Chappell Music U.S. “Their work is classic, timeless and adored around the world. The entire Warner/Chappell staff is excited to be working with such revered musicians who we know will continue to thrill fans for years to come.”http://vhfrance.activebb.net/ (1 er Site Francophone sur Van Halen)
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Perfection doesn't need to be fucked around with.
I mean, offer "remastered" versions of albums, but also keep stock onhand of original recordings...to be honest, even the initial cd releases of albums that were originally put out in vinyl or cassette sound too darned clean to my ears at times...that was part of the charm of the albums when they first came out: the mix resulting in instruments and vocals bleeding and overlapping.
Same deal with Exile On Main Street, for example. With each subsequent cd re-release the mix is fiddled around with to the point where all the sonic muddiness that was part of the album's appeal has been cleaned up.Comment
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I wouldn't get too excited about this release, as Warner Bros/Rhino have been pumping out similar sets in Europe for the past two or three years. LINK
What sucks is they sound kind of iffy. I have the Foghat set, and apparently it uses the same mixes from when these albums were initially dumped on an unsuspecting public years ago. In fact, many are comprised of the masters used to create cassette tapes. Even worse, the artwork is comprised of crummy cardboard slip cases, with no attention to detail. In fact, you'll need a magnifying glass just to read 'em. Needless to say, no bonus tracks or liner notes are included, either.
If you already have at least three versions of these albums, save your money.Last edited by chefcraig; 02-09-2013, 06:58 PM.
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lol...who cares...
I need new albums though...
I'm going that route..."Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."Comment
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