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So . . . remasters of Madonna, Like A Virgin and True Blue (and other Madonna albums?) streeted back in May.
So who else is vexed in their purchasing decisions on these remasters by the possibility of DVD-Audio releases of Madonna's catalog? Why the heck wasn't/isn't there a Music DVD-A, dammit?
Not unlike the situation regarding Sony's recent release of Michael Jackson remasters, the existing SACD of Thriller and the lack (so far) of an SACD of Invincible, these Madonna remasters raise some questions regarding Warner's DVD-Audio stance.
It seems to me that these companies are milking the cash cow that is the catalog of some of their most successful artists by releasing standard CD remasters at this late stage, instead of re-issues on their respective hi res formats.
I'd like to hear some comparative sound quality comments regarding the Madonna remasters. Anyone?
I'd also like to hear ruminations of others about what to buy/do on this. For instance, how long do you think you'll wait for DVD-A and SACD releases of your fave albums when "Red Book" remasters are being released?
Finally, has anyone heard any rumblings about Madonna DVD-A releases?
Wondering if I'll eBay my DCC copy of Hotel California when the DVD-A streets,
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11-16-2001, 12:38 AM
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Paul, I have heard absolutely nothing about Madonna titles being released on DVD-Audio. As for CDs, I have the remastered versions of Madonna, Like A Virgin, and True Blue and prefer them to the original CDs.
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11-16-2001, 12:19 PM
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Does anyone know if there's plans to remaster other Madonna albums like "Like A Prayer", etc.?
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11-16-2001, 11:35 PM
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Brad, Keith and John:
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are you saying there will be no madonna DVD-As or the like?
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Well, I think there will be eventually. The questions is: when, Warner, when?
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Paul, I have heard absolutely nothing about Madonna titles being released on DVD-Audio. As for CDs, I have the remastered versions of Madonna, Like A Virgin, and True Blue and prefer them to the original CDs.
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Thanks for the reply, Keith. Are the liner notes improved on any/all of these? Maybe essays by a musicologist or pop culture critic or something? Anything?
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08-23-2004, 07:28 PM
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Bump.
Hard to believe, almost three years after I started this thread, still no word even (to my knowledge) of Madonna DVD-As.
Perhaps the recent settlement of the litigation between her and WMG (which saw the label buy out her stake in the company in exchange for satisfaction of monies the label claimed Madonna owed it) might make for some new developments.
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08-23-2004, 07:50 PM
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Most likely DualDisc releases if it happens....just think of all the videos she made for each of her albums.
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08-24-2004, 02:57 PM
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How many DVD-A fans are out there? .0000000001 of the music buying public probably. It's still a very very small niche. Now, many people might be interested in a a remaster on cd though, albeit still smallish, but relatively sizable compared to DVD or SACD....
I don't have anything (yet) on either of the new formats. I would lean towards DVDA since I have a DVD player, but I am not buying an additional player until there is a definitive format.
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08-24-2004, 03:13 PM
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Albert, does your DVD player offer DVDA playback?
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Most likely DualDisc releases if it happens....just think of all the videos she made for each of her albums.
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That would be my bet as well.
no fears alone at night she's sailing through the crowd
in her ears the phones are tight and the music's playing loud
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08-24-2004, 04:07 PM
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She's only made about 4 for each album. She's VERY particular about which videos are released and I'd say a good half of her videos have never seen an official release. Don't bet on any of it. They stopped the remasters at True Blue and there's not even a rumor of them going back and doing the other albums.
The "boxed set" idea got nixed. They're not even releasing Blonde Ambition on DVD. I think there's very little hope at the moment. This year would have been the year to do it. It was her anniversary.
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08-24-2004, 04:25 PM
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Craig:
Do you have a sense, or preferably any information, as to what the rationale is for what you mention? I never heard of the box set idea you mention--any idea as to why it was "nixed"? I've always wondered why Blonde Ambition has not been released on DVD. Years ago I speculated that it was possibly due to an optical disc media rights squabble between Warner and Pioneer on this title and the I think one other in her discography that was also a Pioneer Artists title on LD and which has not made it to DVD (The Virgin Tour Live) . . . but it has seemingly been a long enough time for such rights issues to get resolved.
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08-24-2004, 05:21 PM
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The boxed set was rumored for this year. It was to coincide with the announcement that she was going on a "greatest hits" tour and to be honest, i can't remember if they even had a name for it or what was supposed to be on it. I know the rumors were another "greatest hits album" but I think they were supposed to be new remixes of classic songs. I remember hearing that work was even done on a lot of the songs and then scrapped altogether. Also, there was supposed to be a compilation DVD (YUK!) that had different live performances and videos mixed together or something. I think the final tally was supposed to be 2 or 3 cd's and 1 dvd. They ended up releasing the Remixed and Remastered EP and scrapped the whole idea.
To be honest, I thought it was tragic from the get-go because we don't need another damn "greatest hits" boxed set. The remix idea is cute and very "madonna" but...I dunno. Just didn't seem right. It was also supposed to be part of a big celebration promoting her 20 years in the music industry. Again, didn't happen.
As far as why Blonde Ambition hasn't been released, well...not too sure about that. There's another thread where I go into GREAT detail about what hasn't been released on DVD and I'll have to find the link for you but there's a ton of it. As to why she's so picky about what gets released and what doesn't, who knows. A lot of her career has been spent getting really annoyed with various looks and incarnations and maybe she just doesn't want to be associated with some of them. Some of the videos for movies have been creeping out on the DVD's for their inspiration but that's a recent development. I don't think it's a rights issue because Pioneer could release their own DVD if they wanted to. Plus, they only have the rights to the France performance and there were two others filmed (not counting the one tha | |
