Having recently upgraded to something called "blu ray" and now invested in a 4k television, I was re-enjoying the Budapest concert earlier, but then realised that I never bothered to get the Montreal blu ray.
My question for you lot is -
On a purely picture quality basis, which is better?
Chief Mouse · Member since
Budapest is not bad but some shots have missed focus and colour fringing. Montreal is better in this regard. But they altered the colours a lot. To remedy this, I made a re-grade a couple years ago. It also has a couple extra audio streams added.
Fireplace · Member since
I'd say that both are well worth it, Montreal as a document of a band in its prime and Budapest as their swansong superior to Wembley in everything but completeness.
Penetration_Guru · Member since
Sorry, I obviously wasn't clear. I do have a copy of Montreal (actually about 5), it's just none of them are the HD version.
Fireplace · Member since
Still well worth it because Montreal was shot on real film which provides crystal clear picture and sound. It's definitely an upgrade form DVD. I also had about 5 versions on DVD and gladly dumped them for the Blu-Ray.
pittrek · Member since
Budapest was shot on 35mm film, just like Montreal. The colours on the Montreal release are so BAD that I personally find it to be unwatchable. Check this video which I did back in 2014, in which I compared the Blu-ray release with the 2001 DVD : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3TJUTdJTzg
Jimmy Dean · Member since
Montreal is the better one to watch re: picture quality... i'm hoping this one makes it to 4K soon. If you just got a Blu- Ray player - then Montreal Rocks is definitely a title you should get
Biggest Band On The Planet · Member since
I think Montreal was shot on a format that was similar to Imax.
Jimmy Dean · Member since
are there any other shows from the 80s (or prior) that look as good as Rock Montreal? not limited to Queen. any concert released on blu ray... maybe Last Waltz which i still have yet to see!?
bucsateflon · Member since
both
Dr Magus · Member since
Montreal has the best audio and visual of any music concert I've watched by any band. Astounding quality.
aristide1 · Member since
Ask Sebastian, he knows everything. Be sure to include zip code for Montreal and Budapest, otherwise he may not process your question.
. · Member since
I think if your TV is set up correctly, the Montreal Blu-Ray looks just fine.
KevoM · Member since
I actually prefer the HD visuals of Budapest. Looks great upscaled on my 4K Tv and i watch it often. The colours of the Montreal are just awful. Concert wise Busapest is miles better too. Its a stadium concert with the usual audience participation unlike Montreal with its lifeless crowd.
Still worth having both on blu ray.
Chief Mouse....Only a few hours ago I was googling 'Montreal in 4K' which was released in theatres 2 years ago and i wondered if you or anyone had fixed the poor colour grading on it. I was actually going to PM you about it, but you have answered my question...weird or what!
I'd be interested to see it.
KevoM · Member since
Jimmy Dean
I can highly recommend the following on Blu ray (Also recommend a surround sound system that can play DTS-HDMA as blu ray is not just about visuals!)
Eagles live in Melbourne
Supertramp live in Paris 79
Hans Zimmer Live in Prague
Mumford & Sons Road to Red Rocks
Eric Clapton Albert Hall
Talking Heads Stop Making Sense
