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Post by stutube on Mar 13, 2016 19:10:59 GMT -5
Yeah its the only thing that let the song down - after hearing that Nile and Mark was involved i though it would kick ass - but the guitars are too low. If you can do it you will make a old twit like me v happy!!!! Leave it with me,I'll be in touch over the next week matey
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Post by stutube on Mar 13, 2016 19:55:33 GMT -5
Yeah its the only thing that let the song down - after hearing that Nile and Mark was involved i though it would kick ass - but the guitars are too low. If you can do it you will make a old twit like me v happy!!!! Try this as a comparison,track 4,got a bit more guitar,if you like this version,are you wanting the rest of the album doing in this way,it's 320kbs mp3 www.transfernow.net/129rh2p8u5ds
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Post by math on Mar 14, 2016 5:44:30 GMT -5
Mate that is perfect - better than the original. That was the only song that needed that extra kick. Thank you.
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Post by stutube on Mar 14, 2016 10:23:02 GMT -5
Mate that is perfect - better than the original. That was the only song that needed that extra kick. Thank you. Brill! I thought it sound better too,thanks for the suggestion & glad I could help
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Post by stutube on Mar 21, 2016 15:38:00 GMT -5
New Link
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Post by kitaj on Mar 24, 2016 6:20:50 GMT -5
hey Stu, here's my few thoughts about the newest Medazza beta-remaster as you call it.
Medazzaland is my favourite DD album. I'm an early DD fan (1983) but that one really was the "Rio of the '90s" as Nick put it back then. should have gotten more due, and so on. anyway.
I did the comparison with the original, unremastered BBG track you kindly included in the package. I was surprised to find how squashed the trebles are on the original disc and I'd never noticed that! I think it says something about the strong songwriting on the record that I did not. also, dark, dirty, sludgy-sounding pop music was the norm in '97-98. think about Sneaker Pimps 'Saint' film soundtrack song. it helped paint a picture of the times. so, I don't really care that much of Medazza's original sound is indeed muddy and smudgy - it does not take anything away from my enjoyment of the album.
that said, Stu did a wonderful sound resurrection to that album, and to listen to it is a joy. the bass is lo, almost sub, the hi-hats are exciting and throw a bit more light on the whole sound picture. overall, this is pretty close to how I imagine an official remaster should sound if we want it to sound good. so far I have found just two specific faults with this beta version, so here are the relevant suggestions:
- the hi-s and lo-s punched up means the 'presence' frequency (vocals and solo instrument parts in the centre of the soundstage) is squashed / quieter / less to the fore / less expressive than on the original disc. that means e.g. Simon's vocals, or Warren's "pistol sample" gtr loops on BBG, are louder and more upfront on the original disc. so I suggest finding the sweet spot so as to bring that more alive than it is now.
- flowing percussive sections such as hi-hats, or the mid-bass toms on the Medazzaland title track, sound terrific. however, trebly percussive elements signalling song sections (i.e.: crash/splash cymbals) lack some punch and should have more of that, be bouncier. that may also have been a problem with the original disc, I'm not sure. anyway, here too I suggest a tweaking-up until a sweet spot is found to satisfactorily address all that.
..and that's all, on first hearing. thanks a bunch, Stu!
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Post by stutube on Mar 24, 2016 8:22:47 GMT -5
hey Stu, here's my few thoughts about the newest Medazza beta-remaster as you call it. Medazzaland is my favourite DD album. I'm an early DD fan (1983) but that really was the "Rio of the '90s" as Nick put it back then. should have gotten more due, and so on. anyway. I did the comparison with the original, unremastered BBG track you kindly included in the package. I was surprised to find how squashed the trebles are on the original disc and I'd never noticed that! I think it says something about the strong songwriting on the record that I did not. also, dark, dirty, sludgy-sounding pop music was the norm in '97-98. think about Sneaker Pimps 'Saint' film soundtrack song. it helped painting a picture of the times. so, I don't really care that much if Medazza's original sound is indeed muddy and smudgy - it does not take anything away from my enjoyment of the album. that said, Stu did a wonderful sound resurrection to that album, and to listen to it is a joy. the bass is lo, almost sub, the hi-hats are exciting and throw a bit more light on the whole sound picture. overall, this is pretty close to how I imagine an official remaster should sound if we want it to sound good. so far I have found just two specific faults with this beta version, so here are the relevant suggestions: - the hi-s and lo-s punched up means the 'presence' frequency (vocals and solo instrument parts in the centre of the soundstage) is squashed / quieter / less to the fore / less expressive than on the original disc. that means e.g. Simon's vocals, or Warren's "pistol sample" gtr loops on BBG, are louder and more upfront on the original disc. so I suggest finding the sweet spot so as to bring that more alive than it is now. - flowing percussive sections such as hi-hats, or the mid-bass toms on the Medazzaland title track, sound terrific. however, trebly percussive elements signalling song sections (i.e.: crash/splash cymbals) lack some punch and should have more of that, be bouncier. that may also have been a problem with the original disc, I'm not sure. anyway, here too I suggest tweaking up until a sweet spot is found to satisfactorily address all that. ..and that's all, on first hearing. thanks a bunch, Stu! Firstly,thank you for the message. Oddly enough,just last night,while listening to the album on a different set up to mine,I thought the title track could do with a clarity kick & the whole album needs a wee bit if a vocal slap,while bring the bass into line ever so slightly. But even if I hadn't thought a similar things that you listed,I would have still taken you're greatly appreciated suggestions,all helps get the best results possible. This will be worked on today & posted in place of the current link in the vids comments. Thanks again Kataj
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Post by math on Mar 24, 2016 8:55:45 GMT -5
Your stuff is so good Stu I have replaced your versions for the originals !!!!
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Post by stutube on Mar 24, 2016 15:53:35 GMT -5
Your stuff is so good Stu I have replaced your versions for the originals !!!! Holy shit kicker! Really? For a person who tweaks the sound,in what started out for his own sound enjoyment,that's the best sort of comment I could ever get. So pleased that you like my do ups that much,Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!
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Post by stutube on Mar 24, 2016 15:56:13 GMT -5
hey Stu, here's my few thoughts about the newest Medazza beta-remaster as you call it. Medazzaland is my favourite DD album. I'm an early DD fan (1983) but that one really was the "Rio of the '90s" as Nick put it back then. should have gotten more due, and so on. anyway. I did the comparison with the original, unremastered BBG track you kindly included in the package. I was surprised to find how squashed the trebles are on the original disc and I'd never noticed that! I think it says something about the strong songwriting on the record that I did not. also, dark, dirty, sludgy-sounding pop music was the norm in '97-98. think about Sneaker Pimps 'Saint' film soundtrack song. it helped paint a picture of the times. so, I don't really care that much of Medazza's original sound is indeed muddy and smudgy - it does not take anything away from my enjoyment of the album. that said, Stu did a wonderful sound resurrection to that album, and to listen to it is a joy. the bass is lo, almost sub, the hi-hats are exciting and throw a bit more light on the whole sound picture. overall, this is pretty close to how I imagine an official remaster should sound if we want it to sound good. so far I have found just two specific faults with this beta version, so here are the relevant suggestions: - the hi-s and lo-s punched up means the 'presence' frequency (vocals and solo instrument parts in the centre of the soundstage) is squashed / quieter / less to the fore / less expressive than on the original disc. that means e.g. Simon's vocals, or Warren's "pistol sample" gtr loops on BBG, are louder and more upfront on the original disc. so I suggest finding the sweet spot so as to bring that more alive than it is now. - flowing percussive sections such as hi-hats, or the mid-bass toms on the Medazzaland title track, sound terrific. however, trebly percussive elements signalling song sections (i.e.: crash/splash cymbals) lack some punch and should have more of that, be bouncier. that may also have been a problem with the original disc, I'm not sure. anyway, here too I suggest a tweaking-up until a sweet spot is found to satisfactorily address all that. ..and that's all, on first hearing. thanks a bunch, Stu! Updated Version added in the same vid you got the original link
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