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In Reply to: RE: Gergiev and the LSO escape the Barbican on their latest recording posted by Chris from Lafayette on November 16, 2016 at 11:18:41
Sorry, Chris. It's out, and CD only. Also, only in "CD quality" on ClassicsOnline. SQ is decent. I must relisten soon. Not bowled-over by performances, but I was distracted at the time...
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Apparently, it was recorded by WQXR.
24-bit recordings have been around for over 15 years - what gives? Last week, I talked to a local engineer who has small studio in Berkeley, and she said she has the capability to record in 5.1 DXD (24/352.8). So even tiny studios can do this, and WQXR can't even get beyond two-channel 16/44.1? Unbelievable.
CD resolution is technology of the 80's (not that it can't still provide excellent results BTW). And this level of resolution on a brand new LSO Live album is really a bummer in this day and age.
Rant over. ;-)
I know a guy who does location recording, thinks mp3's are all you need...
He records a Big Band in SF, and the musicians don't expect anything more.
Almost all musicians I know don't know what SACD is or Hi-Res Downloads, Dacs, etc.
Sad.
So how's retirement? I hope to unretire when I finally get a massive amount of dental work done, but being away from the biz scene sure as hell ain't all bad.
Phil Woods praised his dentist for prolonging his career!
I like retirement, but there are stages.
I was very glad to not have to keep up the schedule w/Ballet, lots and lots as the season went on.
I was still playing extra sax w/SFS until just recently, but i just don't practice and stay in shape,
and I told them I was bowing out.
There was some residual disappointment there, but I'm fine with it now.
I do still play with the Clarinet Qt, and still arrange for it, so that's ideal right now.
I still go to the Mendocino Music Festival, Lead Alto with the Big Band, but it's ear-plugs all the way,
and I don't seek out Big Band playing anymore.
I do record friends' Concerts from time to time, so that's another Hobby.
Just a Sony D100, but it's great for under $800.
I hope you will be altissimo-ready soon!
Seems like you're peachy. Having that clar. qt. outlet is no doubt a good thing. Guys I know/knew who retired, put their axes away or sold 'em and totally stopped playing seem kinda............listless.
It's the Writing/Arranging on Finale that keeps things humming for me,
even tho I'm playing only a little.
My High School teacher said a Complete Musician Plays, Writes and Listens.
2 out of 3 ain't bad...
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