The Beatles Revolver


Just read where Giles Martin is using  AI-powered audio separation technology to remix Revolver. From what I read he can take the mono tracks and separate all the instruments and vocals on the 4 track tape the were recorded on and then I guess remix them in 24 track or whatever he wants. Is this good? I love The Beatles and no matter how much better it my sound it not the same. They had what they had in 1966. And George Martin did wonders with 4 tracks. Where does this reissuing of classic albums stop. Is Revolver remixed in multi tracks still Revolver?

lenmc2964

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As above- Both, the Fans want more and Capitalists are creating the market.

 

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 vair68robert

 

Thank you for the follow up. Agreed-  it would be difficult to say which batch of Masters were used for the 1982 set. Still, you have a very collectible. Not many of those sets were produced. I believe that each set is Serial Numbered as well.

 

Between the original Vinyl from the 60’s and Japan imports, any fan cannot go wrong.

 

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vair68robert

 

I have yet to open the Disk Union set. This is a very limited edition , high end, item.

maybe one day, I will break the seal.  You are fortunate to own the Japan 1982 Collection. I believe that Mobile Fidelity (MoFi) had a hand in the mastering. That one is a high end Collection as well.

 

I am quite satisfied with the Bread Box plus Giles Martin editions of The Beatles discs!

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vair68robert

 

Excellent! Most Audiophiles will discard those 1987 CDs.  Most of those discs are Flat transfers. Not a bad thing. The other Audiophiles will say, purchase the 2009 Remasters on CD.  
Besides my Bread Box, which is a very cool concept and design, I own the Disk Union Japan SHM- CD set. This particular set is a beautiful package that sits in my safe.  I believe it is comparable to your 1982 LP Japan set. Only newer technology.

 

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vair68robert

 

Thank you for the follow up.  Good to read that own those coveted U. K. and Japan box set copies for proper comparison.  My CD edition is enroute. Also, I own the U.K. Bread Box set. Any fan cannot own enough copies of The Fab 4 !!!

 

Keep me posted as you continue to compare the various copies in your collection.

 

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lenmc2964

 

The answer is 2-fold. On one hand, it is Art via Giles Martin keeping these classic recordings anew. On the other hand, it is The Beatles machine attracting the next Generation of fans via newer technology. Not every music lover can afford those 1st pressing LP(s).  Win-Win.

 

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vair68robert

 

I am looking forward in reading about your impressions and thoughts. That is quite a collection of The Beatles recordings.

 

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