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Discussion: Gregory Porter: Liquid Spirit

Posts: 8

Post by rammiepie May 4, 2015 (1 of 8)
I wasn't even aware of Gregory Porter until our compadre fredblue (Adam) brought this wonderful artist to my attention.

A sampling of his talents: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Gregory+Porter+in+the+Crowd&Form=VQFRVP#view=detail&mid=8E7AE52F2DDBFF1DB30A8E7AE52F2DDBFF1DB30A

That it's going to also be released in 5.1 is a major bonus.

Release date: May 19th. On the Blue Note label.

Post by fredblue May 4, 2015 (2 of 8)
5.1..?!? Crikey!!

Edit: IDK where sa-cd.net got its info from but if it's the Universal store I would take it with a huge rock of salt, those berks get it wrong all the time.. I'd be V.surprised if this one is anything but stereo. Still a great addition to HFPA Blu-ray.

Post by rammiepie May 4, 2015 (3 of 8)
fredblue said:

5.1..?!? Crikey!!

Verified, Adam on Universal's UDiscover website (which shows a June 1 release date).

Crikey, indeed!

Thanks for the heads~up on this title, AB.

BTW, AB, the Gavin Harrison Cheating the Polygraph DVD~V (5.1) is reminiscient of one of your faves: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. Totally immersive and amazing for a DTS mix

Post by fredblue May 4, 2015 (4 of 8)
rammiepie said:

Verified, Adam on the UDiscover website (which shows a June 1 release date).

Crikey, indeed!

I'm pretty sure they'll have got it wrong (wishing that's not the case but their track records not good!)

Post by rammiepie May 4, 2015 (5 of 8)
fredblue said:

I'm pretty sure they'll have got it wrong (wishing that's not the case but their track records not good!)

Hope not.

re~read my above post (#3), BTW.

Post by onenairb May 30, 2015 (6 of 8)
Arrived this morning. Sadly this is NOT 5.1.
It contains 3 stereo versions
2.0 LPCM Stereo 24bit 96kHz
2.0 DTS Stereo 24bit 96kHz
2.0 Dolby True HD Stereo 24bit 96kHz

All three sound the same.

I had already purchased the 24/96 download. :(

Universal really need to get their act together and ensure the information about their Blu-Ray Audio products is correct. I can only assume that, like myself, many will have purchased this on the assumption that this had a 5.1 surround mix.

I should also mention that there are 2 bonus tracks that are also not listed on any site:
Water Under Bridge feat. Laura Mvula
Grandma's Hands feat. Ben L'Oncle Soal

Does that justify the lack of the advertised 5.1 mixes on Universals web site?
store dot universal music dot com/udiscover/

Guess I'll send back.

Post by fredblue May 30, 2015 (7 of 8)
onenairb said:

Arrived this morning. Sadly this is NOT 5.1.
It contains 3 stereo versions
2.0 LPCM Stereo 24bit 96kHz
2.0 DTS Stereo 24bit 96kHz
2.0 Dolby True HD Stereo 24bit 96kHz

All three sound the same.

I had already purchased the 24/96 download. :(

Universal really need to get their act together and ensure the information about their Blu-Ray Audio products is correct. I can only assume that, like myself, many will have purchased this on the assumption that this had a 5.1 surround mix.

I should also mention that there are 2 bonus tracks that are also not listed on any site:
Water Under Bridge feat. Laura Mvula
Grandma's Hands feat. Ben L'Oncle Soal

Does that justify the lack of the advertised 5.1 mixes on Universals web site?
store dot universal music dot com/udiscover/

Guess I'll send back.

Thanks for the feedback :) Disappointing no 5.1.. but unsurprising given Universal's incompetence. Nice to see some extras, though it's small beans compared to the CD+DVD-V deluxe (that Amazon have been flogging lately for under a fiver, I might add..!).. I take it the HFPA doesn't have the duet with Jamie Cullum of "Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?

Post by rammiepie May 30, 2015 (8 of 8)
fredblue said:

Thanks for the feedback :) Disappointing no 5.1.. but unsurprising given Universal's incompetence. Nice to see some extras, though it's small beans compared to the CD+DVD-V deluxe (that Amazon have been flogging lately for under a fiver, I might add..!).. I take it the HFPA doesn't have the duet with Jamie Cullum of "Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?

Obviously, Adam, the two fer RBCD/DVD IS the better deal. Will probably buy that version myself. No 5.1 and NO video and only two bonus tracks on the BD~A is a rotten deal.

As a rule, Blue Note RBCDs are not compressed and usually sound stunning.

Addenda: I DID order the UK RBCD/DVD import, Adam.

Perhaps one day Universal will get their BD~A act together....but at least, unlike SONY and Warners, they ARE forging ahead with their BD~A releases.

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