Hey man, if you're gonna pirate it at least don't mention it. I'd hate to lose you as a forum member just because of that-err, wait, didn't I make the same mistake a few threads ago?
No seriously. Let's respect his wishes.
Too easy to make this NSFW. I vote it should be about Sesame Street.
Too late I guess.
DNR basically "cleans" the image of film grain. This in moderation is actually a good thing, as occasionally films have aged to a point that the prints used in restoration have accumulated excessive amounts of grain. However, the problem with DVR is that nobody seems to realize where enough is enough - and natural film grain is lost, depriving the viewer of detail that belongs in the film. The best examples of overdone DVR include certain Disney animated movies, the DVD remaster of Live and Let Die (for some reason the Blu-Ray looks miles better), and Citizen Kane.
Please for the love of God reject this Frink.
Hopefully you're a heavier sleeper than this guy.
DERP.
It's one of those DVD/VCR TV hybrids made by the cheap companies a few years back.
My TV just ate the only copy of the original Star Wars I have: a pan-and-scan tape that belonged to my friend. Wonderful.
Wow, I've had that for a year already? Can't believe it. Well, hooked up to the stereo it sounds pretty good. However, the files transferred to the computer - the main reason I bought this mind you, my dad's is still in pretty good shape - don't sound the best. There's always a light hum, and it's murder on my ears (which is weird, because I love the pops and cracks on a vinyl). Plus, sometimes I can hear the needle make its rotations... I wish I could explain that better, but I can't. So hopefully it makes sense.
Ain't it funny that today's apparently Record Store Day? Also, a hint for the anal-retentive such as myself: one way you might be able to tell if you've found an original mix is by looking at the orchestral credits. "Redwave/Knight" would be found rather than... well, just Knight (I think); Redwave was a name the Moodies came up with. Glad my recommendations are being taken seriously - let me know if you find it/end up enjoying the album!
Well, I lied to Gaff about my first recommendation - and by that, I mean, I changed it if only because I didn't have time and it really will be a tough sell. So, instead, I present to you music.
The Moody Blues - Days of Future Passed
What is there to say about The Moody Blues? Well, outside of "Nights in White Satin", the beautiful end piece to this album, they are sadly nearly unknown by my generation. This album is where the albums deemed the "Classic Seven" by the band begins. Previously, the band had attempted R&B - this was a major switch in genre, let alone style (mainly due to a major personnel change). Instead, this album blended orchestral music with rock in a way never seen before 1967. The project started when the Moodies were hired by Deram to record a rock version of Dvorak to prove that stereo could be just as beneficial to other genres as it was classical music. Instead, they produced their own album comprised of songs they had in mind for quite some time.
What makes Days of Future Passed memorable and worth your time? Well, I don't think there's any other album out there like it. The concept revolves around A Day in the Life - or, to better describe it, I quote (yeah yeah, wikipedia, shut your mouths): "tracing an 'everyman's day' from dawn to night, from awakening to sleep." It feels surreal, while also not seeming too far from a beautiful lazy day. Orchestral and rock music have been mixed together in similar fashions since, but never to this extent - at least, not that I can think of. The Moodies, unfortunately, rely on synth for the rest of their albums - granted, the Mellotron is used here too, but nothing beats an orchestra in full force.
Fun fact! In 1978, the album was remixed because the master tapes were deemed too deteriorated to utilize for re-release. The list of changes can be found on wikipedia; as an avid fan of the album, I possess both the new mix and the old. To be honest, other than a few changes, you have to listen really close to notice the difference; however, in general, the album has a more distant sound to it in the original - with some parts lacking clarity, as if they are coming from far away. This was probably intentional, but I'll never know for sure. Check out the original mix first, if you can find a vinyl rip (or the real thing).
On a more personal note, just this evening, I put on Side 2 of the album with my dad. We both recited the poem at the end, although we were kinda muttering to ourselves. I don't normally really connect with him, so this was a special moment. I swear, I actually cried a little bit. If there's one thing we share, it's music.
So, in conclusion, I implore you to check out this album - and maybe some of the Moody Blues' later works, which are quite spectacular in different ways.
See You, Space Cowboy...
Warb, Biff's a sock. Just don't know who it belongs to.
...In every game. Ever.
I think Molly did a recreation of those particular CBS FOX covers, but I don't know where to find them in that massive thread. Good luck Doubleofive! I'd go with the "Record Revisited on VCR then digitize it" method.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM0e1m9T9HQ
OH NO! NOT ME! I NEVER LOST CONTROL.
I smell a sock...
I was there for '77, but not '72. Totally.
The wii doesn't have a library, that's why I resort to pirating - a preview of sorts, since most of my local rental places are no more. Please don't ban me Jay!
...but I can totally watch pirated movies and play pirated games. The wii is easy to hack.
think Nanner's right on this one.
You guys totally know I picked the best topic ever. Haha, Labyrinth was at my local theater as a midnight show; unfortunately, I didn't get to see it.
I picked the Wii too... :/
Still don't know who GA is... am I out of the loop again?
I'm a '90s child. And, also, the 80's did get more awesome: Labyrinth.