hairy_hen said:
Sometimes I almost feel like I'm nitpicking the 1993 version by doing this, because many of the added effects are innocuous or contribute in a positive way to the overall sound. But at the same time, eliminating the additions brings it more in line with the way I remember it sounding, growing up with the '85 mix on vhs. And a few of the additions really were unnecessary, so I'm not sorry to see those go.
It's not nitpicking IMO. As you said, the -93 soundeffects really stands out sometimes no matter how good the additions are, just like the added crap in the SE film. If it ain't broke, dont fix it! The three Academy awarded soundmixes from 1977 deserves to be preserved, it's a part of the movie! Most video releases of films doesn't even include the original tracks as an alternative... a really disturbing trend.
Looking forward to hear some more from it, love your dedication.