[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Togg wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Has anyone found any easter eggs?[/QUOTE]
Do they still put these on DVDs? I thought they went out with flippers and letter box dvds
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I know that everyone wanted something we've not seen before but I am surprised at what people are saying about this DVD. The sound quality is first rate, listen to the previous DTS version and you'll understand just how much better the audio is on this DVD than the earlier release. Also, if you want to know why we all love this band and why we know that they're the best live band ever just stick the Live Aid disc on wind your surround sound up and re-live the magic of that performance. I am more than happy with these discs but like everyone else I still want to see those elusive rarities CD's that keep getting put back and a concert I've not seen 20 times before. But for £11.99 I certianly can't complain.
Snowdome.
Snowdome.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]pittrek wrote: [/QUOTENAME]So does anybody have something to say about the Live Aid disc ?[/QUOTE]
Yes! Mine wont play in DTS onlt the stereo PCM. Anyone else having this prob?
Yes! Mine wont play in DTS onlt the stereo PCM. Anyone else having this prob?
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]NTL wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]pittrek wrote: [/QUOTENAME]So does anybody have something to say about the Live Aid disc ?[/QUOTE]
Yes! Mine wont play in DTS onlt the stereo PCM. Anyone else having this prob?[/QUOTE]
Is it supposed to have DTS sound?
Yes! Mine wont play in DTS onlt the stereo PCM. Anyone else having this prob?[/QUOTE]
Is it supposed to have DTS sound?
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]KevoM wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I'm waiting for the HD-DVD release.[/QUOTE]
Blu-ray for me :)
Blu-ray for me :)
The Live Aid video and audio hasn't been touched. The picture still contains those lines that it had before and its even still is 4:3 format not 16:9 . The reason for this may be something to do with the message at the end informing people of who own that recording.
The Live Aid rehearsals are interesting to an extent and theres a lil interview in there as well for good measure.
Something about how they remastered Montreal would have been nice, similar to that of Bo Rhap in GVH1. Simply because Live Aid, whilst nice and an amazing performace, has no relation to disc 1 at all!
The Live Aid rehearsals are interesting to an extent and theres a lil interview in there as well for good measure.
Something about how they remastered Montreal would have been nice, similar to that of Bo Rhap in GVH1. Simply because Live Aid, whilst nice and an amazing performace, has no relation to disc 1 at all!
I think the bit on the remastering is being kept for the Hi Def versions where the HD format will show off differences better.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]pcgenius9 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]its even still is 4:3 format not 16:9
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Erm... it wasn't filmed in widescreen, so to then release it in widescreen is fairly pointless and just ruins the material. Wembley and MK weren't butchered for widescreen - were you disappointed with that aswell?!
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Erm... it wasn't filmed in widescreen, so to then release it in widescreen is fairly pointless and just ruins the material. Wembley and MK weren't butchered for widescreen - were you disappointed with that aswell?!
Who the hell made this decision?
To release a show, of which at least 3 dif. DVDs releases aleady exist?
In the end it must have been Brian and Roger themselves. And thats really poor, not Queen-like.
Where is the the longtime awaited DVD Boxset?
I remember a sentence like: " ...don´t think it will come before 2002..."
To release a show, of which at least 3 dif. DVDs releases aleady exist?
In the end it must have been Brian and Roger themselves. And thats really poor, not Queen-like.
Where is the the longtime awaited DVD Boxset?
I remember a sentence like: " ...don´t think it will come before 2002..."
QPL don't release anything new or interesting. The Queen boxsets in any form are a complete myth! And they will never release a decent 70's gig on DVD.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]frank39 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Who the hell made this decision?
To release a show, of which at least 3 dif. DVDs releases aleady exist?
In the end it must have been Brian and Roger themselves. And thats really poor, not Queen-like.
Where is the the longtime awaited DVD Boxset?
I remember a sentence like: " ...don´t think it will come before 2002..."[/QUOTE]
I'm damn well glad that Brian and Roger wanted this one done right. I can't wait to see and hear it as they wanted it in the first place! God damn moan-zoners. If you don't like it then why are you talking about it in a thread about the final product cause you're adding nothing.
When I get my copy, I'll post my thoughts on the Saul version against the QP version.
Adam.
To release a show, of which at least 3 dif. DVDs releases aleady exist?
In the end it must have been Brian and Roger themselves. And thats really poor, not Queen-like.
Where is the the longtime awaited DVD Boxset?
I remember a sentence like: " ...don´t think it will come before 2002..."[/QUOTE]
I'm damn well glad that Brian and Roger wanted this one done right. I can't wait to see and hear it as they wanted it in the first place! God damn moan-zoners. If you don't like it then why are you talking about it in a thread about the final product cause you're adding nothing.
When I get my copy, I'll post my thoughts on the Saul version against the QP version.
Adam.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Negative Creep wrote: [/QUOTENAME]QPL don't release anything new or interesting. [/QUOTE]
I guess the fact that it's available in High Def (for the first time ever on any Queen material))& restored is not new or interesting enough?
Credit to QPL for taking the time, effort & expense on supporting and releasing on the new formats
I guess the fact that it's available in High Def (for the first time ever on any Queen material))& restored is not new or interesting enough?
Credit to QPL for taking the time, effort & expense on supporting and releasing on the new formats
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Adam Baboolal wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I'm damn well glad that Brian and Roger wanted this one done right. I can't wait to see and hear it as they wanted it in the first place! God damn moan-zoners. If you don't like it then why are you talking about it in a thread about the final product cause you're adding nothing.[/QUOTE]
It's not an appreciation thread, just thoughts on the final product. People are offering their opinions, and just because they don't square with your way of thinking, doesn't make them any less valid. Nice of you to also call people with dissenting opinions "moan-zoners". What shall we call people who have absurdly high levels of praise for a mediocre product? I believe "Stepfords" is often bandied about, but I personally think that phrase is overused. JUST MY OPINION, OF COURSE!!!
Not everything QPL releases is perfection, and you have to realize that. Sure, some people may be bitching about minutiae that, in the long run, doesn't really matter, but they have a valid right to bitch if they want to.
It's not an appreciation thread, just thoughts on the final product. People are offering their opinions, and just because they don't square with your way of thinking, doesn't make them any less valid. Nice of you to also call people with dissenting opinions "moan-zoners". What shall we call people who have absurdly high levels of praise for a mediocre product? I believe "Stepfords" is often bandied about, but I personally think that phrase is overused. JUST MY OPINION, OF COURSE!!!
Not everything QPL releases is perfection, and you have to realize that. Sure, some people may be bitching about minutiae that, in the long run, doesn't really matter, but they have a valid right to bitch if they want to.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Lester Burnham wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
It's not an appreciation thread, just thoughts on the final product. People are offering their opinions, and just because they don't square with your way of thinking, doesn't make them any less valid.[/QUOTE]
Lester, you seem to miss my point. I was annoyed at Frank39 for coming in and saying what he did. This thread is about the final product. Guess what? He didn't say anything about this release - just his gripe with a re-release. Sorry, but that doesn't seem to be much of an opinion for this thread, does it? There was already a massive 18-page thread with these same opinions being expressed. I have no problem with someone who doesn't like the product.
Adam.
It's not an appreciation thread, just thoughts on the final product. People are offering their opinions, and just because they don't square with your way of thinking, doesn't make them any less valid.[/QUOTE]
Lester, you seem to miss my point. I was annoyed at Frank39 for coming in and saying what he did. This thread is about the final product. Guess what? He didn't say anything about this release - just his gripe with a re-release. Sorry, but that doesn't seem to be much of an opinion for this thread, does it? There was already a massive 18-page thread with these same opinions being expressed. I have no problem with someone who doesn't like the product.
Adam.
Visually it's the worst DVD version so far. The 2001 version was flawless, perfect, clear, perfectly color graded. This one has been run through a filter (as stated on Brian's site) which results in a flat, overly-smooth, unlife-like visual mess. The colors are often way off, overdone... ugh.. I can't complain enough about this transfer. It's bloody awful. As for the "new" surround mix, it's unexciting as many live shows are. The 2001 version was vibrant and exciting, raw and real. This one is frequently all-front with just some synth effects mixed to the rear. Quite a disappointment. The commentary is so-so. The boys sound tired and totally not into it most of the time. Haha, I really don't have much nice to say about this. The Live Aid footage is no better than the previous DVD version and is still missing the humorous intro (I thought they'd at least find and restore that! Nope!). The Live Aid rehearsal/interview finally solves the mystery of where some documentary footage originated, which is frequently used (silently) in unofficial documentary DVDs. Nice to have that with sound now, I guess. The PM Magazine bit is poor quality, short and features the tiniest little interview snippets. I can't recommend this except to say if you can find it super-cheap as I did (11.99) pick it up just to have something "new" to buy. If you've avoided the show previously, get the 2001 version before it's long gone!