I'm going to get the Immersion box set of DSOTM for sure, but still this boxset isn't perfect. I seriously don't need a scarf and marbles. Why not the full Brighton 1972 gig instead? They have the full recording in great quality and now we only get two well-known videos and three unreleased audio tracks (The Travel Sequence, The Mortality Sequence and Any Colour You Like). It would have been great to have the pre-DSOTM, embryonic version of the album as a live performance together with Wembley 1974. It seems they have the full gig on video as well? Oh well, maybe in the future. This is my only complaint, haha.
brians wig · Member since
EMI seem to have pulled their finger out recently regards 'decent' archive releases for some of its bands. I DO wonder if this is in direct response to many of their older bands leaving for other companies, but then again, having been a Queen fan for 25 years, I wonder if Queen left BECAUSE EMI wanted to do this with their back catalogue....
Back2TheLight · Member since
brians wig wrote: EMI seem to have pulled their finger out recently regards 'decent' archive releases for some of its bands. I DO wonder if this is in direct response to many of their older bands leaving for other companies, but then again, having been a Queen fan for 25 years, I wonder if Queen left BECAUSE EMI wanted to do this with their back catalogue....
That's one hell of a point...I never thought about that.
people on streets · Member since
brians wig wrote: EMI seem to have pulled their finger out recently regards 'decent' archive releases for some of its bands. I DO wonder if this is in direct response to many of their older bands leaving for other companies, but then again, having been a Queen fan for 25 years, I wonder if Queen left BECAUSE EMI wanted to do this with their back catalogue....
I've been lurking (and occasionally posting) on a PF forum for a few months now. Oddly enough a lot of PF fans are moaning about "Why Pink Floyd?", saying that it's a rip-off or it's too expensive etc. I wonder if Queen had released their studio albums in the exact same manner, would we be moaning right now?
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tero! 48531 · Member since
bigV wrote: I've been lurking (and occasionally posting) on a PF forum for a few months now. Oddly enough a lot of PF fans are moaning about "Why Pink Floyd?", saying that it's a rip-off or it's too expensive etc. I wonder if Queen had released their studio albums in the exact same manner, would we be moaning right now?
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It's a fact that somebody will always complain no matter what you release, but the key is to aim for a clear majority approving your product.
With the latest Queen re-releases about half of the fans aren't bothered one way or the other, and that can't be a good sign either... At least if you have fans actively moaning about the products, it means that they still care about the products. :P
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Would Dave Gilmour sell his song for a packet of crisps?
cmsdrums · Member since
But would his songs be so sought after by any ad companies as Queen's are?!
Jimmy Dean · Member since
****************************************************************************************************************************** Rick wrote: I'm going to get the Immersion box set of DSOTM for sure, but still this boxset isn't perfect. I seriously don't need a scarf and marbles. Why not the full Brighton 1972 gig instead? They have the full recording in great quality and now we only get two well-known videos and three unreleased audio tracks (The Travel Sequence, The Mortality Sequence and Any Colour You Like). It would have been great to have the pre-DSOTM, embryonic version of the album as a live performance together with Wembley 1974. It seems they have the full gig on video as well? Oh well, maybe in the future. This is my only complaint, haha. ******************************************************************************************************************************** You've just convinced me to cancel my order! Going back to the details of what's included I just noticed the following:
Disc 1 & 2 - album and live album - available at 1/5 the cost of the immersion ed. when purchasing the experience ed.
Disc 3 & 4 are DVDs that are basically replicated in full but in higher definition on the Blu-Ray...
Disc 5 - this is the Blu-Ray that replaces Disc 3 & 4
Disc 6 - demos - worthy gem
So basically I'd be paying 4/5 the price for 2 discs (5 & 6), scarf, marbles, postcards, etc... - not exactly a great bargain anymore!
I'll wait for them to release the blu-ray version seperately - which they surely will... hopefully the demos find their way somewhere...
paulosham · Member since
David Jones wrote:
U2 are also doing a simila boxset for Achtung.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U2 are always doing things for achtung.
The Real Wizard · Member since
Ha ha ! Well played.
fjac1980 · Member since
I'm fuckin' jealous!!!!!!!
Rick · Member since
Got my box this morning. I have to admit: it looks gorgeous. The early mix of DSOTM is fantastic. Absolutely dig this version of The Great Gig In The Sky. It's without vocals, but now you can hear the wonderful organ :)
Ron · Member since
I prefer the Animals album miles above The Dark Side. The Dark's A-side is flawless, but the b-side isn't doing much for me. I still got the box set though :) The Early 1972 Mix of the album sounds good and The Great Gig is more enjoyable without that woman singing/screaming over the backing track. I was very surprised and pleased to hear that version! The remaining bonus tracks on the extra cd are ok I guess, but I can live without them. Packaging... my first thought was like "hmmm... an EMI employer simply literally threw in some goodies and closed the lid of the box" as everything was scattered through the box; scarf, marbles, marbles pouch, even two bonus cds in cardsleeves. But still the product looks very nice and has quite some quality so I'm satisfied in the end. Hope to actually watch the dvds this week.
people on streets · Member since
I prefer to spend my money on concert tickets instead of buying physical releases. Seeing a band perform live is, in my opinion, what music is all about.
Especially box sets. They become very boring after some time. When the Freddie 10 cd box was released I bought it instantly. After 5 or 6 listenings and some views in the book, I shoved the thing in a closet and never ever listened or looked at it again.
The new wembley concert: same thing. Watched it twice when it was released. Never looked at it again.
