McCartney's Band On The Run Remastered & Underdubbed | Full Review
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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Having a Ram under-dubbed would be excellent! I wished Paul used this for the archived set.I hope this sells well, and he decides to release more under-dubbed material.
RAM is Paul’s absolute masterpiece, his “ópera prima”, so to speak. One of its many marvelous characteristics is that it was recorded without overdubbs, hence there could be no underdubb version ! I do wish Paul performed it live with his band in a sort of farewell tour.
I think the new 2CD set is great. Sounds wonderful. I love the underdubbed stuff, with some songs given an extended ending and chatter, etc.
I am only interested in these reissues if there are bonus tracks and unreleased songs. Paul McCartney literally has hundreds of unreleased finished songs in his catalog. I have books on his unreleased music that could fill several albums and CDs. Why the hell does he keep releasing the same music over and over again. Just release the finished songs, just the best of the best
I could add a question to Paul and his 'people' - "Why wait? ALL McCartney tracks will generate attention and questions. Why not release them now so we might get The Horse's Mouth to answer our questions?" He's been wonderfully talkative during this 2022-2023 NOW AND THEN period. I'd love to hear his descriptions of unreleased tracks.
He may not be releasing it. If he doesn’t own the songs then it’s just the label reselling the same thing over again, lp to cd to lp again.
@@daveduffy2823 I think he just doesn’t own the Beatles songs because of the 1970 or 69 Northern songs takeover that led to Michael Jackson eventually etc. After that, all of his solo songs are his own and with wings
The Paul McCartney remastered campaign is the most weird, where is London Town, Back To The Egg etc. Seems like the Archive Collection is over
Can you make a video about Paul’s missing Bass that recently got found after 51 years.
Indeed. I just read about that last night. Must be a great story …
First of all, i’m happy that you’re fine now! Great video, great record. I listened it this weekend, since i finally received the double set. But i’m happy that you’re fine, more important than anything else! Ciao
Whereas Double Fantasy benefitted greatly in a stripped down version, Band Under Run just seems underwhelming, dull and lifeless without the punch and flurishes the over-dubs and Visconti's orchestration provides. While listening to it, all I keep thinking about was what was missing from the original release. It's mildly interesting, but I don't think I will revisit this much, if at all other than the initial listen. But Double Fantasy Stripped on the other hand is my go to version.
Double Fantasy stripped Lennon of his bite. Walls and bridges (my fav of his solo work) had some bite. POB had some bite too tho that’s a hard swallow that album. WB is fun. On DF I do admit I like yokos songs. Her finger was more in the pulse of what was happening over Lennons.
You remember when there’s been rumors for over over 40 or more years that Paul McCartney was going to release all his best unreleased material and calling it “hot hits and cold cuts.” where the hell is it? He’s been promising the damn thing since the days of wings. Still waiting for it and it would be a great seller because it’s all new music that has not been released.
A lot of what would have been on Cold Cutz is out there on You Tube - there’s some little gems!
I think the underdubbed mixes would be interesting to hear but I'm not going to buy Band of the Run for the third time.
I've got the 1993 McCartney collection remaster as well as the 2010 McCartney archive collection remaster.
Now if McCartney put out this album like Lennon did for Imagine and Plastic Ono Band ultimate mixes that I might be persuaded to buy it.
But this one is a hard pass. I've heard a couple of the underdubbed mixes on RUclips and I was under whelmed
Thank you for mentioning that the new CD has the same mastering as the 2010 set, which I already have. I'll probably get the anniversary edition anyway for the underdubbed mixes and the inclusion of "Helen Wheels." I do have a turntable, but it isn't great, and I've been primarily a CD guy for over 30 years.
I really enjoy the under dubbed mixes and gives this old chestnut a fresh listening experience. Band on the Run was the first McCartney album I bought on CD back in the 80s so I have been long familiar with it and it still ranks near the top for me alongside Tug Of War and Ram. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Andrew!
RAM, what a revolutionary album! I’ve never understood why BOTR is more highly regarded. Never!
@@JoseAntonioDuclaud totally agree. RAM is my favorite McCartney anything.
@@absurdyellowdog9700 you have an undeniable good music taste! I feel the exact same way. RAM is like the post Beatle bible. Had it been The Beatles who recorded that album, it would be praised as one of the finest pieces of music of all time.
For the life of me, I don't get why some people are so dismissive of No Words. It's my second favorite song on the album, after Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five. Paul even included No Words in Wings' live set, during their last tour in 1979. On the other hand, I am not a big fan of Helen Wheels. I think it disrupts the flow of the album.
It's because everyone likes different things, that's why. There's no universal truths here. You like blue, they like red. You like wooden kitchen cupboards, they like painted. You like Words, they don't. Way it is. Music would be way too boring and uninteresting if we all liked the SAME things. Ugh.
No Words is my favorite song on Band on the Run! I love those harmonies
Thanks Andrew, happy to see you are healthy and back in Beatles history mode. Fantastic information as always.
Although not mentioned in the video, what I love about the under dubbed on cd is the clarity of Paul's melodic bass lines. They really add to songs.
Personally the sleeves on mine were too tight and it scratched the records. It's hardly ever noticeable, but when it is, very annoying.
I’ve noticed that with a LOT of modern record sleeves, especially Paul McCartney’s and the Rolling Stones’ reissue sleeves.
Happened to my 2021 Let It Be too. One side had a very sharp edge and cut through the inner sleeve.@@melodyfinder101
Although the concept of stripped down mixes is nothing new (only the "under dubbed" buzzword is new), what really needs to come out are the individual recording tracks IMHO. With technology so many people are essentially providing stems and whatnot as it is, the next best way to engage with a fan is let them create their own personal mixes. David Bowie did this ages ago on a CD ROM. Sometimes the original mix is near perfect except for an instrument being too loud or quiet. Officially releasing the multitracks would be the ultimate "thank you" and engagement with fans. Just my thoughts on it. Peace all!
Hi Andrew, for the first time ever I can‘t agree to your view. For 50 years now my opinion has been, that this is a highly overrated album. The first three songs are wonderful, but then it‘s going downhill. Only dull songs, and the Hey-hey-ho in Mrs. Vanderbilt is the musical low point in Paul‘s whole career. The reprise in Picasso is tasteless and annoying and spoils the otherwise rather good song. Venus and Mars is so much better (not to mention George‘s Material World) - in my opinion! - But thanks for the video and greetings from Berlin, Harry
I don't think Paul is a big fan of London Town and Back to the Egg, looking back on them. The singles from that era, Goodnight Tonight and Mull of Kintyre really tower over those albums anyway. My personal feeling is that he was high as a kite for a lot of that and obviously McCartney II was his way out.. And after the Flaming Pie SDE and Collector's Edition didn't sell that well, he's probably not keen on producing and promoting expanded editions of albums he's not all that fond of to begin with. I think he's done an Archive Edition for all his favorite of his own albums already. Unless he move forward in time and does Chaos & Creation. He seems to love that one.
Who would have said ten or 15 years ago that the LP records would return on the market, with more prestige than before? Who would have bet? Well, here they are. I have been brooding a lot of times about how the MP3 and the podcast are no good for real music, the music you really like. For the ones like me who spent their teen-years holding in their hands the records they loved, placing them on the furniture (standing and leaning against the wall) to look at them more often, well, you understand what I mean. They had pushed the MP3 too far, this is the right reaction. With MP3 you don’t own anything, you haven’t got anything in your hands, and you can lose it all if the flash memory goes nuts or if a virus cancels your hard disk. Let’s get back to the old good LPs!
I enjoyed your video as usual. The underdubbed is fantastic and Jet was outstanding. I bought the SHM Japan cd version. Big fan of Helen Wheels. Love your idea to do the same thing with Ram!
Helen Wheels does not fit in the magic of the album
The whole album feels flat and incomplete. Leaving out half isn't working for me.
Thanks for this really insightful video review Andrew. I really enjoy my 2 LP set which I got last week. I love the underdubbed album, I just love hearing early versions of songs like this, lends some context to how an album finally sounds, and how these songs evolved to the versions we all came to know and love. I have a bit of a weakness for the more acoustic material of McCartney's career right from Blackbird on the white album to the current day. (If only he'd record a wholly acoustic solo album, but I can but dream.) So Bluebird, and Mamunia are among my current faves on this release. I do have a soft spot also for Let Me Roll It, or as I call it, his Plastic Ono Band On The Run track. I also invested in the CD set which I play through my surround sound system, and I have to say it sounds fab, I'd go as so far to say that it's on par with my Revolver deluxe set when I play that through this system of mine. The half speed master is now my go to choice of this album to play, having Helen Wheels on here is a bonus which I enjoy, and I wonder why it wasn't on the UK pressing as lyrically it does fit in with the rest of the album. So thanks for this Macca, now I'm looking forward to a Venus and Mars half speed with it's very own version of underdubbed....
I agree 100% the underdubbed is a great way to listen to songs we've heard so many times. I love this box set.
Great review Andrew like always. But now that I know that the CD release is the same as the one of 2010, I will pass on buying this one. I'm still listening to CD's because they are less costly then the vinyl release. Cheers from Quebec Canada !
I’m a sucker for physical releases, and bought the 2-CD version, but disc 1 is admittedly redundant with the 2010 archive edition. I ended up only ripping disc 2 onto my MacBook and syncing with my iPhone, but the Underdubbed Mixes are available to purchase alone digitally on the iTunes Store for only $9.99 and is arguably the best deal for what we got out of this release.
Any thoughts on doing something in regards to the now past 50th anniversary of Ringo! ?
Hi Andrew, great video! I'm looking forward to listening to the new remastered album and the under dubbed mixes 😊
I never noticed that Helen Wheels didn’t have its lyrics on the inner sleeve, and I have an original 1973 Apple pressing!
Great headphones got my discount...❤
Hi Andrew. I liked the video, as usual. I only feel you missed talking about the Steve Hoffman mixes from the 90s and the DTS mix. They released BOTR and Venus and Mars at the time, and they're interesting. Have you actually mentioned anything about the 93 cd releases? There was also a 25th aniversary edition of BOTR.
Because I have a seventies vinyl US pressing and a second hand archive collection set on CD with the original album missing, I opted for the two CD set.
The underdubbed disc is worth the occasional listen and both discs sound great. I would have liked some liner notes, but there’s plenty of that in my archive collection.
When im in the mood l listen to Paul,thisb is the album I go to This is His Masterpiece ❤
In my opinion, they should have kept Helen Wheels out of this remaster. Not that it is a bad song, but I think it defeats the whole thing of standardizing the issues according to the original releases. Helen Wheels is a very good single, but it feels out of place in that album.
Thanks for the content Andrew! I bought all 3 of the available releases, both on vinyl and disc. I do have to say something though, the first LP I ever purchased with my own money was BotR. I bought my copy at a discount store called Meijer, for what I believe was $3.99. In 1979, I bought a copy of BotR from the UK, from LordSitar Records out of Long Island, NY. To be frank, after ALL these years, I never noticed that the photos on the back cover were in a different order, what an odd little detail! I will also add that I am disappointed that MPL just shipped the Archive version of BotR, they could have done something, like maybe give us the ATMOS version or the NIMBUS version, if they have it! Then maybe it would have increased sales even more! Now on an unrelated note, what in the hell is Apple thinking with these 3" one-sided singles they are releasing for Record Store Day?Why couldn't they have just done an EP of the four tracks and if they wanted to maximize the money haul, they could have just released 3 seperate EPs, one in red vinyl, one in white and one in blue! I really don't want or need another format to have to try to play. Cheers Andrew!
That means that there’s a Wings package - with a dedicated 3 inch player - in the works.
The way it’s worded, it sounds like they’re issuing the actual Ed Sullivan show performances on the 3” discs.
I also didn't really see the point in getting this album but in the end I did get the same as you on vinyl an I'm glad I did it sounds amazing, I love your videos they are the highlight of my weekend
Remember, each time you play it, it's wearing out.
How come people seem to have mostly negative opinions on remastered albums? It always seems to too loud and too much compression.
Not sure how it compares to the Atmos mix, but I have a copy of the 2001 DTS Super Jewel Box CD which is quite impressive. Picked up the single LP for the Obi strip, and the CD for the “underdubbed” album (changing the playback order in iTunes, and inclusion of ‘Helen Wheels”.
The Under Dubs are interesting but not sure how often I would re visit them.
Thanks heaps for your post which I'm really pleased to have watched and listened.
Having purchased the double CD here in Australia for $45, I was incredibly disappointed, on first listen, to learn that the original album was in fact the 2010 remix which I don't rate that highly and not the new 50th anniversary mix. If I hadn't watched your post I would have filed this double CD 50th anniversary edition away as a bad purchase.
Your comments regarding the under dubbed mix had me intrigued although I was feeling somewhat sceptical but gave it go. Wow!!! it really is awesome and sounds amazing. After listening to the CD I gave it (under dubbed mix) a listen through my Air Pod Max - dolby atmos and geez it really does sound amazing! So many highlights; Band on the Run vocals, Jet drums, Bluebird bass and percussion, etc etc.
Thanks again!
Well done! I’ve always loved this album. I was thrilled with the idea of the underdubbed idea since the Doors “Perception” release. I love the underdubbed version of BOTR. It’s what I listen to the most now.
I do hope they do this to Venus and Mars. I’ve never been a fan of the original mix of that release anyway, so a rework would be nice…plus an underdubbed companion. Ram also would benefit…Abbey Road…Sgt. Pepper’s…uh oh,I’ll stop there.
By the way, I cannot hear BOTR without Helen Wheels. That brain thing…!
Great episode! Thanks Andrew
Cheers Brian!
Yes the brainthing. I bought the European version of BOTR while released in 1973. So I never got used to Helen Wheels. Actually: I really HATE It. Thats why I paid €700,- for the Nimbus edition of BOTR
There’s always some people who can’t find pleasure in anything…but thank goodness we have the choice how to spend our money without input from the complainer class
I went for listening to the underdubbed versions on RUclips . Love the mixes, love the price.
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Thanks for an interesting take on the under dubbed concept. With all the unreleased archive material Paul has in the vault it would be interesting if MPL teamed up with Deagostini to produce a fortnightly magazine containing his unreleased material on high grade vinyl with a CD version and commentary.
I just picked up a Nimbus Super Cut of this album. It's so nice I haven't even cleaned it yet let alone played it. I commented about another rare set I just picked up. Would love to hear your thoughts on it. It is a Special Limited Numbered Edition of all 3 Anthology albums that comes with a T-shirt and paper weight. Mine is missing those items but all albums are sealed and the plastic bix is also pristine. I'm loving your channel. Thank you for your work and time.
Oddly enough, I felt the underdubbed version exposes some of the flaws in the musicianship, which I found odd considering Paul. Some of Denny's guitar parts (my opinion), are alittle loosy goosy in their time against the drum track.
Excellent and informative video as usual
I've the 1981 Columbia 1/2 Speed Master and the original UK album so won't be buying the new version.
Anything Sir Paul Mccarthy dose is great! Even in 2024. BEATLES RULE!👍
Since you mentioned it, I have a sealed copy of the CBS Mastersound half-speed mastered LP. It still has the price sticker on the plastic cover: $13.59 (that's USD). According to an online inflation calculator, that would be $46.11 in 2024. For comparison, back in '79 or '80 when I bought the MFSL Abbey Road, it was about $17 (probably $16.99) as best I can recall. And when I started buying the UK imports in the late 70s, they were generally a penny or two under $9 or $10.
So, I usually really agree with much of gets covered here, but I need to comment on what I think is a fairly big miss. Based on the waveform comparison shown here, I purchased the vinyl box believing I was getting something at least as good as my US original copy I bought as a young kid.
In short, no. Not even close.
The waveforms might match, but the difference was depth. The new disk was 2D, the original 3D. And let's keep in mind that most folks will say a UK original is superior to the US.
So, if you don't have Band On The Run in your collection and want one,buy an original and you wont regret it.
As for Underdubbed vinyl vs the CD..they sound identical to me. So if you HAVE a good BOTR copy and just want Underdubbed, get the cheaper CD set.
I really wonder how we ended up SO far apart on this one.
Looking forward to celebrate a time when there aren't any McCartney reissues coming out....
I just checked my original 1973 Australian LP and it has the lyrics for Helen Wheels included.
I prefer I Want To Hold Your Hand over Band On The Run because that is what I grew up with. April is the sixtieth anniversary of the release of Meet The Beatles album and June is the sixtieth anniversary of The Beatle's Second Album, featuring Can't Buy Me Love. Not She Loves You, which is on Meet The Beatles along with, From Me To You, Twist And Shout, and Love Me Do. Those are my favorite Beatles albums of 1964. The copies I have were bought in the seventies and owned by Apple. They are vinyl and I bought them in a day and at the same time. But I cannot read Japanese. I thought they were bootleg, but it turned out they were imports.
Listened to most of the tracks - I just prefer my original vinyl pressing. It feels dirtier. The rough mixes are too clean and clear for me.
Anything from McCartney is Pure Class, its subjective and some may disagree but for me Paul McCartney was always my favourite member of Wings.
This is the first time since I started following that I disagree. Wholeheartedly. Visconti's orchestration MAKES this album special. Jet is almost unlistenable in this form. Let Me Roll It is the lone track that truly works for me. Mamunia is not that bad. 1985, once a powerhouse, now sounds like what it really was - unfinished.
That said, looking forward to the next one Andrew. Best always and keep up the great work. Paul.
What’s actually amazing, given the “Underdubbed” title, is that Paul McCartney’s real masterpiece, “RAM”, could not be reissued as an “Underdubbed version” because its original and only real release is already underdubb lacking, as opposed to Band on the Run.
“RAM” is indeed the originally misunderstood album masterpiece that was way ahead of its time and set the highest bar for all other Beatles individually and for Paul himself. In fact, its mastery was never matched, as much as all four continued to produce fine work. Actually, “RAM” sits right up there with any Beatles album and is perhaps the ultimate foundation and origin of a genre, indie rock.
Sometimes it seems to me that Sir Paul McCartney himself doesn’t appreciate in full scope the level of musical genius he achieved with this album. It’s such a revolutionary piece that I would think Paul, given the energy he still seems to have, should consider a farewell last tour in which he should interpret the complete RAM album live (as hard as some of the tunes seem to be performed live), folliwong the proper original album sequence and with the help of a mid size Camerata’s or orquestra that could somehow favor reproducing the sounds that tunes like “Uncle Albee/Admiral Halsey” and “Back seat of my car” demand. Of course it’s impossible for Paul, given his age, to reproduce his out of this world vocals on “Monkberry Moon Delight”, but some session vocalists could help thereunder, just like in the unprecedented and shading harmonies which define “Dear Boy”.
Doing that would be the most fantastic tour farewell for Paul, similar to what the sublime “Now and Then” tune has meant for the Beatles as a recording band.
RAM is, in my humble opinion, the best post Beatle album Paul ever made and one of the finest music albums in history. Its finesse and innovative nature is so unique that such characteristics are most likely what made it so misunderstood when it came out in 1971.
I just got the single 50th Anniversary, and am always unsure of "underdubbed" versions. Now I'm interested in hearing it.
I love the instrumental 1985. It sounds like good, fine Krautrock.
As to your hope of RAM being eventually released underdubbed, I believe one of its many marvelous characteristics is that it was recorded without overdubbs, hence there could be no underdubb version! RAM is Paul’s absolute masterpiece, his “ópera prima”, so to speak. I wish you would publish a video reviewing RAM’s revolutionary music, somewhat misunderstood.
I’m surprised that Andrew didn’t mention “Jet” sounding muffled compared to the rest of the record. I’m not impressed with this remaster at all and my faith in half speed masters from Abbey Road has not been restored, sadly. My original UK and US pressings beat the crap out of this remaster. Definitely not the definitive pressing. I’m quite sure the 1981 1/2 speed trounces this. No drama. Just being Real
Glad you are all recovered Andrew. Personally, I love to hear rough mix or "underdubbed" versions of albums. It gives a feel of how they were before all the polish arrives and gives the raw sound that I love. That is not to say that it works on all albums as sometimes they can actually just sound worse. However, with this album that contains some of my favourite Macca (and Wings) songs, I look forward to listening to it very soon (am awaiting a suitably opportune moment when I will not be disturbed!). Talking of which, I do feel it is a bit naughty that they are now labelling it as a Paul McCartney album. Bit unfair on Linda and Denny especially. Shame on the record company for changing it. I wonder why that is and what the upshot of it is royalty wise? Hmmmmmmm, just a thought. Any thoughts on this at your end Andrew? Anyway, great video as always. Thanks
I picked this Lp up at our good Will Store here in iowa Mine is the original press from 1973. I would have to check But I think the copy I have is the US pressing. wow, 12 years ago.. I am not sure on the date ... but, some how, the LP is near mint looking! and plays good!
From my experience, NONE of the US Sony/CBS reissues are, or ever WERE, common, even in the US.
Thanks Andrew.
Though I’m disappointed to realise that the CD edition is the same as the 2010 version, I appreciated your comments on the underdubbed one (that must necessarily be new also for the CD.) Ciao 😊
While a fan of Band On The Run Im looking forward to London Town and Back to The Egg remastered and bonus cuts.Theres already several different versions of Band.
Another great video Andrew. I only own the original US release on vinyl that I purchased in 1974. It is surely Paul's best album and I would guess that in some way Paul knew this album had to shine after the success of John's Imagine and George's "All things must pass." I did
listened to the Dolby Atmos version of the "Under Dubs" on streaming and they are a delight to the ears. In some ways better in my opinion, since , although I loved the album, I always thought the original album sounded "overdubbed" .
more stones! also, when you discuss different tracklists from different countries you should say which you prefer!
Just a question you may know ... On how many tracks does McCartney mention Sailor Sam?
Band On The Run / Helen Wheels ..... any more?
I can only think of two but it seems that there are many more.
Sailor Sam is a character from Rupert so I can see where Paul is coming from.
I really enjoyed the underdubbed version. I never really liked Jet. However, after listening to the drumming in Jet, blown away. I wish the drumming was more prevalent in the finished version. The drumming in the bridge by Paul was very impressive. But that damn organ sound is just annoying.
I’m surprised the under-dubbed album surprised you - as I’m sure you’re familiar with “Let It Be Naked.”
I'm tempted to get the vinyl, but lately I've been burned by half-speed masters from Abbey Road, specifically Who's Next and My Generation by The Who. The vinyl is clean AF, but the EQ is horrendous...like, zero treble. How's the EQ on this set?
"Underdubbed" - I think, is a shadow of the original album. I will stick with the original.
Can you make a video reviewing the album “wings over america”? Which edition sounds better?
Hi resolution file cut on LP at 96k 24bit or higher, captures far more of the tape than the standard 44.1k 16 bit!
Love your videos, shame you cant play some snippets of the songs. So I will just have to go out and buy everything including a full atmos system. It's great being rich...
Honestly glad I watched your take on this set. I planned on just skipping over it and just enjoying my 2010 archive cd set as it has the bonus material. But, I just gave the underdubbed (which I agree the alternate tracklist along with the underdubbedness provides a refreshing listen and). And the atmos version of the main album is very nice as well. My favorite atmos album tho to date is actually not Beatles related, but Stephen Sanchez’s “Angel Face”. Worth a listen if you’ve never heard. Real nice 50s/60s r&b and rock n roll sound. Anyway thanks Andrew, cheers
The headphone extended plugs are so bloody boring.
Get it, money, but man...takes so much away from the great material you do.
On another note, i absolutely llmove underdubbed. Some of the jet and band sound great, bluebird is so beautiful and mrs is actually tollerable.
The underdubbed versions sound so much better than the standard versions. I just wish 1985 had vocals.
Can't seem to find this anywhere! Great video. found it. Ordered off Paul's site! Can't wait!
Let Me Roll It is one of my favorites and the new underdubbed version is now my favorite. Paul’s voice and the harmonies are more open and sound amazing, and I prefer how the lyrics are presented here compared to the released version. The rest of the tracks are very interesting but I still prefer most of the release versions except for Let Me Roll It. Although this set is tempting, I am probably going to stick with finding a UK original when I go on my trip to London.
i have an original pressing which has always sounded exceptional but would be curious how it could be improved (-:
I hadn't listened to this album in years. Just listened to this underdubbed version. It's a great album. The only problem I have is Paul's snare drum sound. It sounds like he's hitting a cardboard box.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I found some of the underdubbed songs had different lead vocals, not just minus the orchestrations.
I bought the original when i was 12..I'm not that much interested in reissue's...I love hearing and listening the way i heard it when i was young..
The Meze 99 Classics are the closest you will get to Sennheiser 6XX audio detail in a closed pair of headphones in the same price range. They are my go-to portable wired headphones.
the strobe says the turntable is running too fast! just sayin'. i love the underdubbed mixes. regards. they stick in the poster?
Great review as always!
I listened to the Atmos mix through my home theatre system. And I must say that this McCartney album really has the best Atmos mix so far! They really put a lot of work into this one. When the orchestra hit me from behind on the title track it almost knocked me off the couch 😅 Atmos on headphones is fun but not nearly comparable to the listening experience a Atmos Home Theatre System gives you! 😃
wish I could buy the double vinyl ! Paul's site won't ship to Australia. Not available elsewhere over here
With the news that Sam Mendes has been given complete access to Apples' archive to produce four biopics, can we expect an instalment on this exciting, upcoming event?
One other thing to note for Atmos, I had a pleasure this last week to hear, silly love songs on a pair of klipsch horn speakers. I understand what the mastering engineer of mobile Fidelity sound lab meant when he says good stereo will just outclass surroundsound and you won’t even need multiple channels. mind you this also, I think a lot of it being both the speakers, and the fact that was Macintosh amplifiers
Andrew! How about a video on Beatles quad mix releases? (I think there were only 3 or 4.)
Wasted opp. again, but if the Scottish demos do not exist I am not sure what more you can scrape to keep the money flowing.
I went for the two CD pack. I know it's the same master as the archive edition, but as I wasn't buying CDs in that era, this was my best option!
The real question for me especially since it’s over a grand on discogs right now is how is this sound compared to the Nimbus cut?
Thanks Andrew for your videos, the rough mix is just wonderful with a great place for Paul’s vocals. What a voice and such a thrill to heard BOTR on a différent way. Maybe a clue for the next remaster. I hope
Sorry I found the underdubbed album very underwhelming- it’s just a poorer version of the original- I miss those orchestral additions and overdubs - a listen once curio for me
Great video as usual Andrew, just like to mention that my 2 disc 25th anniversary edition of the LP does have the lyrics to Helen Wheels on the inner sleeve.
Half speed is a waste of time. A 45rpm cut would be much more dynamic.
though it's disappointing the CD has the exact same sound as the 2010, I think I'd still get it since I don't own this album on CD, just my old mexican LP which doesn't sound that good to begin with. I'm happy with helen wheels being included as I really loved that song, I find the album incomplete without it. Also really liked the underdubbed mixes, specially "1985", the atmos mixes are good too
Hey, what did everyone think of 'Bluebird '?