'Elton 60' BD PQ - Blu-ray Forum

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-20-2008, 11:44 PM

This is not a thread where somebody asks about the quality of a particular BD. This is a thread where praise is given where it is deserved. For the longest time I have used the following list as reference material for visual quality on BD:

DOCUMENTARY = Galapagos
ANIMATION = Cars
LIVE ACTION = Pirates 2 or 3

I have now come to the conclusion that the first and only title that I will focus on when showing the power of Blu-ray is Elton John's 60th b-day concert at Madison Square Garden. OH MY GOD! Does this thing look beyond stunning! I would actually say that it is the LIVE ACTION FOOTAGE equivalent to 'Cars'!!! That is how clear and crisp the image is. Every rhinestone is impeccably noticeable! They should be using this in stores to demo Blu-ray. I think I felt a touch of insanity at some point from being confused as to whether or not I was actually in New York.

Terra4Gary · 01-21-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

This is not a thread where somebody asks about the quality of a particular BD. This is a thread where praise is given where it is deserved. For the longest time I have used the following list as reference material for visual quality on BD:

DOCUMENTARY = Galapagos
ANIMATION = Cars
LIVE ACTION = Pirates 2 or 3

I have now come to the conclusion that the first and only title that I will focus on when showing the power of Blu-ray is Elton John's 60th b-day concert at Madison Square Garden. OH MY GOD! Does this thing look beyond stunning! I would actually say that it is the LIVE ACTION FOOTAGE equivalent to 'Cars'!!! That is how clear and crisp the image is. Every rhinestone is impeccably noticeable! They should be using this in stores to demo Blu-ray. I think I felt a touch of insanity at some point from being confused as to whether or not I was actually in New York.

Great to here!!! I will get this one for sure. Does he do all the old favorites?

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-21-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Terra4Gary

Great to here!!! I will get this one for sure. Does he do all the old favorites?

1.Sixty Years On
2.Madman Across The Water
3.Where To Now ST Peter?
4.Hercules
5.Ballad Of A Well Known Gun
6.Take Me To The Pilot
7.High Flying Bird
8.Holiday Inn
9.Burn Down The Mission
10.Better Off Dead
11.Levon
12.Empty Garden
13.Daniel
14.Honkey Cat
15.Rocket Man
16.I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
17.The Bridge
18.Roy Rodgers
19.Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
20.Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
21.Bennie And The Jets
22.All The Girls Love Alice
23.Tiny Dancer
24.Something About The Way You Look Tonight
25.Philadelphia Freedom
26.Sad Songs(Say So Much)
27.Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
28.I'm Still Standing
29.The ***** Is Back
30.Crocodile Rock
31.Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
32.Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
33.Your Song

Terra4Gary · 01-21-2008, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

1.Sixty Years On
2.Madman Across The Water
3.Where To Now ST Peter?
4.Hercules
5.Ballad Of A Well Known Gun
6.Take Me To The Pilot
7.High Flying Bird
8.Holiday Inn
9.Burn Down The Mission
10.Better Off Dead
11.Levon
12.Empty Garden
13.Daniel
14.Honkey Cat
15.Rocket Man
16.I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
17.The Bridge
18.Roy Rodgers
19.Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
20.Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
21.Bennie And The Jets
22.All The Girls Love Alice
23.Tiny Dancer
24.Something About The Way You Look Tonight
25.Philadelphia Freedom
26.Sad Songs(Say So Much)
27.Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
28.I'm Still Standing
29.The ***** Is Back
30.Crocodile Rock
31.Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
32.Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
33.Your Song

Thx

Jimbo976 · 01-21-2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

This is not a thread where somebody asks about the quality of a particular BD. This is a thread where praise is given where it is deserved. For the longest time I have used the following list as reference material for visual quality on BD:

DOCUMENTARY = Galapagos
ANIMATION = Cars
LIVE ACTION = Pirates 2 or 3

I have now come to the conclusion that the first and only title that I will focus on when showing the power of Blu-ray is Elton John's 60th b-day concert at Madison Square Garden. OH MY GOD! Does this thing look beyond stunning! I would actually say that it is the LIVE ACTION FOOTAGE equivalent to 'Cars'!!! That is how clear and crisp the image is. Every rhinestone is impeccably noticeable! They should be using this in stores to demo Blu-ray. I think I felt a touch of insanity at some point from being confused as to whether or not I was actually in New York.

I agree with you that the Elton 60 disc is in the very top tier of PQ for Blu-ray discs. A very good audio track as well and a great show!

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-21-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Terra4Gary

Thx

My pleasure.

xivex · 01-21-2008, 02:16 AM

I love Elton, and I'm not even gay!! He is just a good, talented songwriter and great pianist. Excellent modern musician. I will probably pick this up eventually!

X

darkpoet25 · 01-21-2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by xivex

I love Elton, and I'm not even gay!! He is just a good, talented songwriter and great pianist. Excellent modern musician. I will probably pick this up eventually!

X

I agree. He is one of the last great songwriters of his era to still be around. Tiny Dancer is my favorite song, every time I hear it I think of the bus scene in Almost Famous.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-22-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by darkpoet25

I agree. He is one of the last great songwriters of his era to still be around. Tiny Dancer is my favorite song, every time I hear it I think of the bus scene in Almost Famous.

Booya! +1!!!

I also love "Your Song". 'Moulin Rouge' kicks serious @$$! Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman...

mpsan · 01-22-2008, 10:05 PM

I have a BD30 and it is hooked to my Proc via Coax Audio. My sound choices are all set to Bitstream.

I keep looking and do not see any 5.1 DD or 5.1 DTS tracks on this disk? Is that correct? If so, will I get 5.1 anything, or will my Proc just go into ProLogic II? That sure is not what I am looking for but I guess that is why they invented Netflix!

TIA

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-23-2008, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mpsan

I have a BD30 and it is hooked to my Proc via Coax Audio. My sound choices are all set to Bitstream.

I keep looking and do not see any 5.1 DD or 5.1 DTS tracks on this disk? Is that correct? If so, will I get 5.1 anything, or will my Proc just go into ProLogic II? That sure is not what I am looking for but I guess that is why they invented Netflix!

TIA

That's an excellent question. I'll check on it when my roommate is done with the TV and get back to you.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-23-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpsan

I have a BD30 and it is hooked to my Proc via Coax Audio. My sound choices are all set to Bitstream.

I keep looking and do not see any 5.1 DD or 5.1 DTS tracks on this disk? Is that correct? If so, will I get 5.1 anything, or will my Proc just go into ProLogic II? That sure is not what I am looking for but I guess that is why they invented Netflix!

TIA

Hmmm... it appears that there is only PCM 2.0 and PCM 5.1 available on this release. Not sure how that would be affected by your setup. Perhaps you could ask in the Audio Insider Thread. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=audio+insider

The Big Blue · 01-23-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by darkpoet25

I agree. He is one of the last great songwriters of his era to still be around.

That would be Bernie Taupin (who makes an appearance). Elton is a great singer/performer. Bernie gave EJ his voice.

The disc is pretty damn good all around.

Jimbo976 · 01-23-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Hmmm... it appears that there is only PCM 2.0 and PCM 5.1 available on this release. Not sure how that would be affected by your setup. Perhaps you could ask in the Audio Insider Thread. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=audio+insider

Yeah you would have to do Pro Logic II or just stereo if you don't have an HDMI receiver.

mpsan · 01-23-2008, 04:40 PM

Thank you All:

That is BAD! My Meridian Proc does not have HDMI or 5.1 analog in. I wonder why they only have PCM on this disk?

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-23-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mpsan

Thank you All:

That is BAD! My Meridian Proc does not have HDMI or 5.1 analog in. I wonder why they only have PCM on this disk?

That is a very good question... especially considering that there are no bonus features on the disc. So, I don't think that it had anything to do with space issues.

mpsan · 01-23-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

That is a very good question... especially considering that there are no bonus features on the disc. So, I don't think that it had anything to do with space issues.

Well, I will see what happens when I get it from Netflix. I did, however, buy the Queen BR and am anxious to play it. However, I understand the PQ is not nearly as good as Elton. It looks like my sound on Elton 60 will not be that great after all!

Spankey · 01-23-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xivex

I love Elton, and I'm not even gay!! He is just a good, talented songwriter and great pianist. Excellent modern musician. I will probably pick this up eventually!

X

So enjoying an artist has more to do with their sexual proclivity than their art? I'm a fan of Queen. Who knew, that I should have been gay? I enjoy Ellen Degeneres. Wait? Dory is gay? I'm not gay, how can I enjoy this...

The video quality is spectacular. I also picked up Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds at RC. The video is also very good, but the audio was even better than Elton. Tough choices. I prefer Elton's music, but his voice is certainly not what it used to be. The Dave Matthews disc just blew me away, sonically.

Dave Matthews isn't gay, is he? Cause I enjoyed that disc too.

yspkrk · 01-23-2008, 05:54 PM

I'm thinking of getting this one but... Are songs accompanied by an orchestra? If so, then it's a definite buy.

T-Town Oil · 01-23-2008, 05:57 PM

elton 60 does look and sound absolutely amazing. i forgot how many of his songs i actually liked when i first started watching this. rock on elton

01-20-2008, 11:44 PM	#1
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	'Elton 60' BD PQ This is not a thread where somebody asks about the quality of a particular BD. This is a thread where praise is given where it is deserved. For the longest time I have used the following list as reference material for visual quality on BD: DOCUMENTARY = Galapagos ANIMATION = Cars LIVE ACTION = Pirates 2 or 3 I have now come to the conclusion that the first and only title that I will focus on when showing the power of Blu-ray is Elton John's 60th b-day concert at Madison Square Garden. OH MY GOD! Does this thing look beyond stunning! I would actually say that it is the LIVE ACTION FOOTAGE equivalent to 'Cars'!!! That is how clear and crisp the image is. Every rhinestone is impeccably noticeable! They should be using this in stores to demo Blu-ray. I think I felt a touch of insanity at some point from being confused as to whether or not I was actually in New York.

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01-21-2008, 02:16 AM	#7
xivex Member Member since:Sep 2007	I love Elton, and I'm not even gay!! He is just a good, talented songwriter and great pianist. Excellent modern musician. I will probably pick this up eventually! X

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mpsan Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Oregon, USA	I have a BD30 and it is hooked to my Proc via Coax Audio. My sound choices are all set to Bitstream. I keep looking and do not see any 5.1 DD or 5.1 DTS tracks on this disk? Is that correct? If so, will I get 5.1 anything, or will my Proc just go into ProLogic II? That sure is not what I am looking for but I guess that is why they invented Netflix! TIA

01-23-2008, 04:40 PM	#15
mpsan Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Oregon, USA	Thank you All: That is BAD! My Meridian Proc does not have HDMI or 5.1 analog in. I wonder why they only have PCM on this disk?

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yspkrk Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seoul, Korea / California, US 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1494 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:1	I'm thinking of getting this one but... Are songs accompanied by an orchestra? If so, then it's a definite buy.

01-23-2008, 05:57 PM	#20
T-Town Oil Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Tulsa, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:3	elton 60 does look and sound absolutely amazing. i forgot how many of his songs i actually liked when i first started watching this. rock on elton

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