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[frogmort]

Originally Posted by Travis

Nice!

Remember That Night!

It is a perfect time for the Evil Dead trilogy. Will try to watch 31 Horror movies next month.

The video on RTN is a bit rough in spots, but the audio and performance...

I don't even have enough horror movies to do 31 in a month.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

Hey Froggy!

I'd be interested to hear your impressions on that Peter Gabriel BD.

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

So would I Joe, I have one of Peter G's DVDs but was not very impressed with that one.

Hi JV and Al.

As far as the video, it was filmed on 35mm film and has been newly remastered, so it looks pretty great. It does seem to be slightly degrained, but it still has some pretty good detail. It's not the flashiest looking concert blu-ray I've seen, it has some fairly normal lighting overall compared to some concerts, but I think that gives a bit more depth to the picture.

The audio is supposedly remixed from the original seperate audio stems and sounds pretty spectacular. The surrounds do have a bit of a slapback echo, more of a slight delay than reverb, but it's very subtle and not too distracting. It has a good bit of fairly tight, deep bass overall, with the kick drum coming through a bit more than the low end of Tony Levin's bass guitar and Chapman Stick than I would like, but this is just a minor complaint. It's really very nice and dynamic overall.

The performance is great. It was filmed near the end of the "So" tour, which is arguably when he and his band were at the top of their game, and it has most all of his popular songs mixed in with some that I was less familiar with. I actually really dug most of the songs that I hadn't heard as much before. It does have a bit more of the odd stage theatrics than I would personally care for, but that's to be expected with Peter Gabriel.

There are three reviews for it on Cinemasquid, and all three gave the audio a perfect score.

I really need more time to get familiar with the whole thing, but from my first impressions, I really enjoyed it. A friend of mine has the Secret World Live BD, and I would say that this new one completely blows it out of the water in terms of the audio, video, song selection, and overall performance.

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by frogmort

Hi JV and Al.

As far as the video, it was filmed on 35mm film and has been newly remastered, so it looks pretty great. It does seem to be slightly degrained, but it still has some pretty good detail. It's not the flashiest looking concert blu-ray I've seen, it has some fairly normal lighting overall compared to some concerts, but I think that gives a bit more depth to the picture.

The audio is supposedly remixed from the original seperate audio stems and sounds pretty spectacular. The surrounds do have a bit of a slapback echo, more of a slight delay than reverb, but it's very subtle and not too distracting. It has a good bit of fairly tight, deep bass overall, with the kick drum coming through a bit more than the low end of Tony Levin's bass guitar and Chapman Stick than I would like, but this is just a minor complaint. It's really very nice and dynamic overall.

The performance is great. It was filmed near the end of the "So" tour, which is arguably when he and his band were at the top of their game, and it has most all of his popular songs mixed in with some that I was less familiar with. I actually really dug most of the songs that I hadn't heard as much before. It does have a bit more of the odd stage theatrics than I would personally care for, but that's to be expected with Peter Gabriel.

There are three reviews for it on Cinemasquid, and all three gave the audio a perfect score.

I really need more time to get familiar with the whole thing, but from my first impressions, I really enjoyed it. A friend of mine has the Secret World Live BD, and I would say that this new one completely blows it out of the water in terms of the audio, video, song selection, and overall performance.

Hey Joe - On the SECRET WORLD Live tour blu', does he have that long connecting walkway to a smaller circular stage, where the drums/keyboards come up from underneath when the band is performing on that end? If so, that is the tour I saw. We had 2nd Row seats right to the side of the Circular Stage so talk about Incredible Seats & views of the entire band. I mean, Peter was Literally almost within spitting distance

[Travis]

Originally Posted by frogmort

The video on RTN is a bit rough in spots, but the audio and performance...

I don't even have enough horror movies to do 31 in a month.

That is an excellent reason to shop!

I'll be watching:

[Show spoiler]
Evil Stuff
Rosemary's Baby
The Omen
The Amityville Horror
The Exorcist
Insidious

Stephen King Stuff
Carrie
The Shining
Cujo
Christine
Children of the Corn

Zombie Stuff
Night of the Living Dead
Dawn of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Land of the Dead
Zombieland

Slasher Stuff
Halloween
Halloween II
Hellraiser
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Friday the 13th

Monster Stuff
The Howling
Alien
Jaws
Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein

Funny Stuff
Beetlejuice
Dark Shadows
Paranorman
Shaun of the Dead
Army of Darkness

#31
Poltergeist

[Johnny Vinyl]

Thanks for the review Joe! As I said in my thread, I'll be picking it up for sure!

[hometheatergeek]

Hi Joe, that was a very nice review you did. Thanks for sharing your views on the new concert.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Hi again Joe!

In my reply in my thread to the review you posted I said I was anticipating the release of PG's new album "And I'll Scratch Yours". It was was released a few days ago, but so far I only see a CD version and Digital Download. NO VINYL version? WTF? I'm sure it's coming, but I'm a little bummed about it not being out yet.

[spaceape]

Hi there "Joe-El".

[Show spoiler]

[DangeRuss]

RIBBIT!!!!!!! Frogster

[spaceape]

Driveby!!!

[Mahatma]

In the mood for some heavy Bruce tonight Frogger?

Streets Of Fire (Live at The Paramount Theatre) - YouTube

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Hey Joe - On the SECRET WORLD Live tour blu', does he have that long connecting walkway to a smaller circular stage, where the drums/keyboards come up from underneath when the band is performing on that end? If so, that is the tour I saw. We had 2nd Row seats right to the side of the Circular Stage so talk about Incredible Seats & views of the entire band. I mean, Peter was Literally almost within spitting distance

I'm pretty sure that's the one. You didn't spit on him did you?! I'm sure that was an awesome exprience.

Originally Posted by Travis

That is an excellent reason to shop!

I'll be watching:

[Show spoiler]
Evil Stuff
Rosemary's Baby
The Omen
The Amityville Horror
The Exorcist
Insidious

Stephen King Stuff
Carrie
The Shining
Cujo
Christine
Children of the Corn

Zombie Stuff
Night of the Living Dead
Dawn of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Land of the Dead
Zombieland

Slasher Stuff
Halloween
Halloween II
Hellraiser
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Friday the 13th

Monster Stuff
The Howling
Alien
Jaws
Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein

Funny Stuff
Beetlejuice
Dark Shadows
Paranorman
Shaun of the Dead
Army of Darkness

#31
Poltergeist

That's one impressive list there Travis! Most impressive.

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

Thanks for the review Joe! As I said in my thread, I'll be picking it up for sure!

No problemo man. If you like Peter Gabriel at all, I couldn't imagine you not loving it!

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

Hi Joe, that was a very nice review you did. Thanks for sharing your views on the new concert.

Think nothing of it bud. Watching the Dawgs and Tigers right now.

Originally Posted by Johnny Vinyl

Hi again Joe!

In my reply in my thread to the review you posted I said I was anticipating the release of PG's new album "And I'll Scratch Yours". It was was released a few days ago, but so far I only see a CD version and Digital Download. NO VINYL version? WTF? I'm sure it's coming, but I'm a little bummed about it not being out yet.

I've read about that one and the next one too. It's a pretty cool concept. I'd like to check both of those out. I'm not into vinyl, but I hope they come out with it soon for folks like you!

Originally Posted by DangeRuss

RIBBIT!!!!!!! Frogster

Hi Russ. Long time no type. I'm still working a lot these days and trying to squeeze in as much movie/music time as possible. I hope you're doing well bro!

Originally Posted by spaceape

Driveby!!!

Oh my God! That's freakin' hilarious. What's been up T? I just got home from work, watching a little football while eating some lunch, then it's time for some concert BDs and a good buzz.

Originally Posted by Mahatma

In the mood for some heavy Bruce tonight Frogger?

Streets Of Fire (Live at The Paramount Theatre) - YouTube

What's up Mahatma? I'm not a huge fan of The Boss, but I do like some of his stuff. I've got the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame BD set which has a few songs with him and his band on it. He sounds to me like he's constipated, and angry that he can't take a shit.

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by frogmort

Oh my God! That's freakin' hilarious. What's been up T? I just got home from work, watching a little football while eating some lunch, then it's time for some concert BDs and a good buzz.

Yes hehe i thought you would like another one with Picard.

Oh not much. Been having some trouble getting my iPod Touch internet working (connected to my router). But in the end all i had to do was to reboot the ipod.. Go figure. Also im on a diet. 1850-2000 calories max on the days i workout at the gym and 1600 on inactive days. A bit sucky but that's what it takes for me to get lean. Only minus 20% of my normal daily requirements so not starving myself.

Sooo you're going all buzzed up huh?

Toy Story Buzz Gone Drunk - YouTube

[Mahatma]

Wassup dude.Sorry to hear your not down with the Man.But each to his own I guess

Here's a funny vid to help you laugh yourself to sleep

Toro se enamora de una moto - YouTube

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by spaceape

Yes hehe i thought you would like another one with Picard.

Oh not much. Been having some trouble getting my iPod Touch internet working (connected to my router). But in the end all i had to do was to reboot the ipod.. Go figure. Also im on a diet. 1850-2000 calories max on the days i workout at the gym and 1600 on inactive days. A bit sucky but that's what it takes for me to get lean. Only minus 20% of my normal daily requirements so not starving myself.

Sooo you're going all buzzed up huh?

Toy Story Buzz Gone Drunk - YouTube

Glad you got your ipod working. Diets suck. Yes, I'm on good drugs now.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by Mahatma

Wassup dude.Sorry to hear your not down with the Man.But each to his own I guess

Here's a funny vid to help you laugh yourself to sleep

Toro se enamora de una moto - YouTube

That's messed up man.

[frogmort]

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https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...16#post8184116

Thank you.

[spaceape]

Only one month until they release The Hobbit Extended Edition.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-H...Blu-ray/57035/

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by spaceape

Only one month until they release The Hobbit Extended Edition.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-H...Blu-ray/57035/

I've already watched the theatrical version an obscene amount of times already, but I'll definitely be getting the "extended" version, even though it's only about 15 minutes more, unlike some of the LotR films, which are extended enough to add almost another film basically. Bilbo mentions my namesake on here when he says he's been as far from home as Frogmorton.

Check out some of these places:

https://www.google.com/search?q=real...&bih=637&dpr=1

[HAMP]

Originally Posted by frogmort

I've already watched the theatrical version an obscene amount of times already,

[Show spoiler]but I'll definitely be getting the "extended" version, even though it's only about 15 minutes more, unlike some of the LotR films, which are extended enough to add almost another film basically. Bilbo mentions my namesake on here when he says he's been as far from home as Frogmorton.

Check out some of these places:

https://www.google.com/search?q=real...&bih=637&dpr=1

I believe I haven't seen it enough. I did look at it back to back when it first was released, but haven't since.

That is a title I need to watch before the weekend.