Did we all move? (Grateful Dead DVDA)

[Jesper Nielsen]

Well I guess we all are line up here then...

Hold on I'm gonna copy my question from DCC.....


I'm pretty new to DVD A and also to those "old" recordings! Ofcourse, I do know my favorite groups "old" recordings - but I do want to know about some other interesting titles in DVD A (& SACD for that matter).. But this time I'm looking for the 2 Grateful Dead DVD A titles.. Which one 2 go for?


Thanks

[Jeffrey]

Hi Jesper,

The two Dead releases on DVD-A (Workingman's Dead & American Beauty) are very different. Workingman's has a much more folky/country influence w/ banjo, mandolin, etc. instruments. Jammin' is a key part of Workingman's. Beauty focuses on the vocals w/ heavy CSN influence. Garcia did not do a single solo on Beauty. The more popular choice would be Beauty. Pesonally, I gotta have both.

The Music Never Stops,
Jeffrey

[Beowulff]

You'll definately want to check out The Eagles:Hotel California. One of the best DVD-A's to date.

[Jesper Nielsen]

I already have Eagles on DVD A - It's a superb record! :) I have ordered DObbie Brothers DVD A... I have never heard them before until last week -> Long train runnin' is incredible.... Can't wait for the DVD A version!! :p

[MikeT]

Jesper,
You will definitely want to get both Grateful Dead DVD-Audio discs. Of the 40 DVD-A's I own, these two discs stand at the top of the list in sonic quality.

I got the Doobie Bros. disc last week, and that one is also a stunner with regards to sound quality.

[Jesper Nielsen]

Hi Mike,

Now I have to ask - what titles does everyone else have.. I mean, since I'm new to DVD Audio and I only have 7 titles in my collection.. I would like to hear some tips! :D

OK?

[Sckott]

My favorite DVD-A titles go as follows:

1. Hotel California - The Eagles
2. Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery
3. American Beauty - Grateful Dead
4. Rumours - Fleetwood Mac
5. Steely Dan - Two Against Nature
6. Workingman's Dead - Grateful Dead
7. Captain & Me - Doobie Bros.


The rest, like the Doors LA Woman, are a mixed bag.
The above list is my own opinion, of course. You might like another artist over another, but the DVD-a's above are stunning! There are many DTS and DVD-A Classical discs I don't own though, and many of them can be a mixed bag as well.

Owning a DVD player just is 1/3 of the enjoyment, as having a bonifide DVD-A capable player is KILLER (and now, somewhat inexpensive). What's even better, is a DTS reciever with a DVD-a player that's also DTS capable. Some of the cheaper DTS CDs can be very entertaining!

[Beowulff]

Sckott,

Your list is very close to mine.

1. Eagles:Hotel California
2. Fleetwood Mac:Rumours
3. Greatful Dead: American Beauty
4. America:Homecoming
5. Doobie Brothers:Captain & Me
6. Greatful Dead: Working Man's Dead
7. Carly Simon: No Secrets

It seems to me that they're getting better and better with the mix quality. (Learning Curve?)

[MikeT]

I find the lists above to be very good starting points for quality DVD-A discs.

I might add:

Deep Purple - Machine Head
Blue Man Group - Audio
Buena Vista Social Club

as additional DVD-Audio discs to seek out.