[Esteban]

[vanguard8]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Mary Hopkin • Those Were The Days

1968 UK Singles Chart number one, number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

The first release for the Apple Records label.

A huge cross-over hit, as I remember. Even my mom could handle it.
Hearing it now reminded me of:

[vanguard8]

nt

[M5Rick]

This works for me at breakfast time.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by vanguard13

nt

Seeing Charlie Brown and Snoopy made me think of this

[vanguard8]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Seeing Charlie Brown and Snoopy made me think of this

"Quiet As the Moon (1987)
Music by Dave Brubeck
Dedicated to the memory of Marvin Asnes.

A Note from the Composer
by Dave Brubeck
The theme for “Quiet as the Moon” was composed for a Peanuts television series, “This is America, Charlie Brown,” in which the Peanuts characters flew to the moon on a NASA space ship."

https://www.davebrubeck.com/quiet-as-the-moon

[M5Rick]

[M5Rick]

[M5Rick]

''Suddenly someone is there at the turnstile
a girl with kaleidescope eyes''

[vanguard8]

M5Rick,

What do you think of the remasters, pls?
Played on my computer I can't tell! But I did play the remastered Sgt. Pepper on my tubes, and....

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by vanguard13

M5Rick,

What do you think of the remasters, pls?
Played on my computer I can't tell! But I did play the remastered Sgt. Pepper on my tubes, and....

I'm not that much of an expert on music just putting in on while preparing dinner, listen with earphones and I recommend Pioneer SE-MJ503, they cater for all types of music and are reasonably priced.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by vanguard13

What do you think of the remasters, pls?
Played on my computer I can't tell! But I did play the remastered Sgt. Pepper on my tubes, and....

I have listened to (and loved) these songs all my life and I think they sound clearer. Can't put my finger on them exactly, but I feel like I can pick up on little things I haven't heard before. Maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part.

PS - then again it's different equipment so maybe it's a little like comparing apples to oranges. Before it was vinyl on a turntable, now it's on my laptop or my phone.

[vanguard8]

Originally Posted by Esteban

I have listened to (and loved) these songs all my life and I think they sound clearer. Can't put my finger on them exactly, but I feel like I can pick up on little things I haven't heard before. Maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part.

PS - then again it's different equipment so maybe it's a little like comparing apples to oranges. Before it was vinyl on a turntable, now it's on my laptop or my phone.

This is an interesting take:

"The original LP and CD of Sgt. Pepper are quite similar sounding. They share thin tonality and pond-flat dynamics. The CD is worse due to sharp highs and pervasive edginess that make it hard to listen to. A 2009 CD remastered by Guy Massey and Steve Rooke smooths and fills things out. Rhythms have more drive, dynamics have some life, and the superior transparency makes details more audible.... Both constitute worthy upgrades over their predecessors."

I have the 2017 50th Anniversary Special Sgt. Pepper, which I don't like:

"...the younger Martin fails us. He boosted all of the vocals—as well as certain instruments—to the point where they’re right in your face. And there’s no letup. So rather than the Beatles’ carefully-plotted journey through emotional highs and lows, Martin gives us an album that’s unremittingly aggressive. Rather than inviting you into a fascinating world, as even the lousiest-sounding predecessors did, the new edition pushes you away."

I thought the bass was boosted too much, catering to more modern tastes.

https://www.theabsolutesound.com/art...-of-sgt-pepper

[Captain Blood]

This made my day!
Santa Claus and his old lady

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by vanguard13

This is an interesting take:

"The original LP and CD of Sgt. Pepper are quite similar sounding. They share thin tonality and pond-flat dynamics. The CD is worse due to sharp highs and pervasive edginess that make it hard to listen to. A 2009 CD remastered by Guy Massey and Steve Rooke smooths and fills things out. Rhythms have more drive, dynamics have some life, and the superior transparency makes details more audible.... Both constitute worthy upgrades over their predecessors."

I have the 2017 50th Anniversary Special Sgt. Pepper, which I don't like:

"...the younger Martin fails us. He boosted all of the vocals—as well as certain instruments—to the point where they're right in your face. And there's no letup. So rather than the Beatles' carefully-plotted journey through emotional highs and lows, Martin gives us an album that's unremittingly aggressive. Rather than inviting you into a fascinating world, as even the lousiest-sounding predecessors did, the new edition pushes you away."

I thought the bass was boosted too much, catering to more modern tastes.

https://www.theabsolutesound.com/art...-of-sgt-pepper

Thanks for the link. An interesting read indeed. Sounds like if George Martin, The Beatles producer and sometimes known as the 5th Beatle, were alive he would've been disappointed in his son, Giles.

IIRC Phil Spector, who produced the Beatles Let It Be album, took liberties as well that The Beatles (specifically Paul) were unhappy with. Phil Spector was a great producer in his time and known for "The Wall of Sound."

[TiMSport]

I posted this song a while back but not with this video. It's pretty funny. I still think this is an interesting group but not sure what others think. I guess I dig their retro sort of 80s vibe with their sound and style.

[Esteban]

From The Band's "The Last Waltz."

[M5Rick]

[TiMSport]

This is getting weird now, Esteban . LOL.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

This is getting weird now, Esteban . LOL.

Just coincidence, my friend. Like I said before, it happens, more often than you think.

[TiMSport]

No, never! Haha. That's 2 days in a row at the exact same time and checking before posting. Hmm.

[Esteban]

Let's do it again, TiMSport. Ready, set...