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I realize this thread is regarding orchestral music...but in any classical thread, I believe the chamber work put out by TACET in DVD-A deserves mention. The soundscape created by devoting each channel primarily to one instrument and placing the listener in the center makes for a very cool...

Last night, I believe I saw T Rex Electric Warrior in the DVD-A section at Tower Records. I say 'believe' because I have been in a state of delirium for several days because of exams - and I may have been imagining a little. If it is for real, has anyone heard it? Hopefully a great mix of an...

Same problem here (I also have a Toshiba) - never noticed in the almost two years I've had this disc...guess that's because the 5.1 is so good.. D

Great News...And apparently these items aren't "Sales Restricted" which means you can use the multitude of free music vouchers that all BMG members invariably end up with on the hybrids. Just ordered Blonde on Blonde and Highway 61 for a total of 8 bucks (including tax and shipping). Now to...

The SACD probably is a safe way to go (although I have never heard it). However, another great way to go would be to get the Ravel compilation on Decca (2 discs) by Charles Dutoit and the Montreal Symphony. It is a demonstration class recording (at a very reasonable price) and probably has all...

agree about amoeba - I've been in SF, Berkeley and LA...they are all great. Even better, in Berkeley there is an Amoeba and a Rasputin right by each other. Heaven

I was wondering if anyone has picked up any of the new DG classical DVD-A releases. I have heard good things about the Four Seasons and the Carmina Burana...but nothing yet about Abbado's complete Beethoven cycle. From what I've read, the Beethoven is 24/96 surround : could be excellent......

The Neil Young should be awesome - On the Beach is a definite classic. Some of the classical titles look promising as well - if the Beethoven cycle delivers, we should all be thrilled. Also, with so many AIX titles coming out (yet to hear one that isn't incredible), how can one complain? D

all the albums you have mentioned so far are incredible... Tonight's the Night and Everybody Knows this is Nowhere are absolutely essential though.

As if you didn't have enough suggestions already.... The Saint-Saens piano concertos on Hyperion - Stephen Hough, are MARVELOUS. The Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodies on Philips - Ivan Fischer Mendelssohn Violin Concerto/Brahms Double Concerto on Teldec - Perlman/Ma/Barenboim Just a couple...

I don't have an SACD player (hopefully soon), but my top 3 DVD-A's are Dvorak Symphony 9 on Teldec Nitty Gritty Surround on AIX Schubert String Quintet on Tacet You will not get tired of, or ever cease to be amazed by these. D

Thanks for the replies you guys. How about the titles recorded in Bucharest - there are so many to choose from and I am shopping with financial aid money - need help deciding! Thanks in advance. D

I just received my first two DVD-A's from AIX : Nitty Gritty and LAtin Jazz - all I can say is HOLY SMOKES (and other similar emphatic outbursts) I absolutely love them. My greatest interest is classical music though, and I would really appreciate some suggestions on which AIX classical titles...

You might try some of the TACET recordings - A whole new perspective on classical music. The listener is placed in the center of the performers, rather than in the audience, and the results are astounding. The SChubert string quintet is sublime, as is the mozart flute quartets. They are a little...

Has anyone heard news on when Pet Sounds will actually be released on DVD-A. Is this still an active project? I had originally heard Feb. 25. Thanks Daniel

Perhaps a little overlap, but here goes: Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie Blue - Joni Mitchell (must own!) After the Goldrush - Neil Young Pet Sounds - The Beach Boys Honky Chateau - Elton John Marquee Moon - Television What's Going On - Marvin Gaye The Band - The Band Notorious Byrd...

I bought the disc at Tower Records - Tuesday midnight...Agree completely with Phil's review. Compared the DVD-A version with the year 2000 remaster on CD and was thrilled at the results. Richard Manuel's vocals sound very full - esp. on I Shall Be Released, Lonesome Suzie, and In a Station. This...