Pink Floyd's "PULSE"...... - Blu-ray Forum

almy · 07-03-2009, 08:03 PM

I love this concert and have played the SD DVDs many, many times. It is often mentioned here as a wanted title. But, would there be a significant improvement if it were on Blu? It was originally recorded on tape, not film. Also, it already has PCM audio. Would DTS-MA make much of a difference?

Mr.White · 07-03-2009, 08:16 PM

Bring on Live at Pompeii on Blu, same for Delicate Sound of Thunder and Pulse!

Johnny Vinyl · 07-03-2009, 08:20 PM

And, of course, The Wall!

John

sarge1976 · 07-03-2009, 08:36 PM

Pulse and the Wall would be awesome on blu

damn I even have both of those on laserdisc

Lyle_JP · 07-03-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by almy

I love this concert and have played the SD DVDs many, many times. It is often mentioned here as a wanted title. But, would there be a significant improvement if it were on Blu? It was originally recorded on tape, not film. Also, it already has PCM audio. Would DTS-MA make much of a difference?

It only has PCM audio on the laserdisc. The 2-channel mix on the DVD is 448k Dolby Digital if memory serves. You may be confusing it with The Wall which does have a PCM track. However, Pulse does have one of the very few non-standard Dolby Digital 640k 5.1 tracks on DVD. It also has a 448k 5.1 track for maximum compatibility.

As to whether or not it would be an improvement, technically yes, it could be greatly improved, but will never be high definition. The best they could do would be standard 480i, but compressed with AVC at higher-than-DVD bitrates. That could give us a picture quality indistinguishable from the video master. And, since all currently available audio tracks on DVD are lossy, the sound could get a great boost as well.

Uncle Leo · 07-03-2009, 10:12 PM

The standard dvd version blows!

outofline · 07-03-2009, 10:42 PM

I much prefered DSoT, but the entire DSoTM was cool on Pules!

sarge1976 · 07-04-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fleshwon

I do too, actually. Unfortunately I don't even have the hardware anymore to play them, not for a long time.

I recently bought a new LD player from ebay(Pioneer DVL919) those were the shit back then

but now they just look like shit

sarge1976 · 07-04-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Strannix136

Delicate Sound of Thunder! I want it on Blu almost as bad as I want Sandra Bullock as my personal plaything.

yeah,forgot about that one, I have it on cd though

TeresofBlood · 07-04-2009, 02:08 AM

I desperately want the Wall and Live at Pompeii. It is such a unique concert, especially because they performed many songs that were rarely performed again (at least on videotape).

GLaDOS · 07-04-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

And, of course, The Wall!

John

YES!!! Also wanted the album too!

Mikey

Grand Bob · 07-04-2009, 02:51 AM

The best Floyd material I have seen and one of the best concerts overall is Roger Waters "In the Flesh Live". It was filmed with a high definition camera in 2001 (?) and would be a great blu-ray release. I also enjoyed "Delicate Sound of Thunder" more than Pulse, but I only have the VHS tape, not sure if it was ever released on DVD.

outofline · 07-04-2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

I also enjoyed "Delicate Sound of Thunder" more than Pulse, but I only have the VHS tape, not sure if it was ever released on DVD.

No it never did at least not in the US! I loved the begining of Run Like Hell on DSoT much better then that on Pulse! It would be so cool to have that in HD and uncompressed 5.1!

sarge1976 · 07-04-2009, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

The best Floyd material I have seen and one of the best concerts overall is Roger Waters "In the Flesh Live". It was filmed with a high definition camera in 2001 (?) and would be a great blu-ray release. I also enjoyed "Delicate Sound of Thunder" more than Pulse, but I only have the VHS tape, not sure if it was ever released on DVD.

Yes! the Roger Waters Dvd is great, I saw one of his shows back in 00' It was awesome

, I much prefer Roger Waters over David Gilmore but that is just my opinion

, I really hope they put the RW show on Bluray.

JOHN MFN D. · 07-04-2009, 04:41 AM

Oh man. I love some Floyd! Is this coming out soon or should it be in the wish list thread. (Thats what I'm always told to do!)

BluAddict · 07-04-2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sarge1976

Pulse and the Wall would be awesome on blu

damn I even have both of those on laserdisc

I'd be in the waiting line for that!

koontz1973 · 07-04-2009, 04:55 AM

Well if no one can wait for PF to show up, try out the David Gilmore blu to see you through. Pulse was a great concert, ( saw it 5 times in London). But like all of you, these concerts would be great, plus I would like the see the film version of the Wall.

zrider350 · 07-04-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

Bring on Live at Pompeii on Blu, same for Delicate Sound of Thunder and Pulse!

Especially the Director's cut of Pompeii.
I'm always surrounded by "bad company"

Azyiu · 07-04-2009, 07:02 AM

I could be wrong on this, but PULSE was shot on video in 4:3 AR. So I really doubt how much better the PQ could get in the first place. Also, the 2006 dvd version offers a new 5.1 Dolby Surround mix.

nowayman · 08-29-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lyle_JP

It only has PCM audio on the laserdisc. The 2-channel mix on the DVD is 448k Dolby Digital if memory serves. You may be confusing it with The Wall which does have a PCM track. However, Pulse does have one of the very few non-standard Dolby Digital 640k 5.1 tracks on DVD. It also has a 448k 5.1 track for maximum compatibility.

Intersting. I tried the Sony SL-350 and it played all the SD-DVDs iI could throw at it, inlcuding Pulse. But it was sooooo slow to load, dumb CEC menu, etc. so I got the Samsung BD-P2500. Much better overall but Pulse won't play the Main section ( typical user menus but screen goes black upon selecting Play).

Considering they are not going to appear in concert again, I'd be happy to close my eyes and listen to what I saw live a few times but I think the wifey wants to see the vid along with it (no sense of imagination)

07-03-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
almy Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Pink Floyd's "PULSE"...... I love this concert and have played the SD DVDs many, many times. It is often mentioned here as a wanted title. But, would there be a significant improvement if it were on Blu? It was originally recorded on tape, not film. Also, it already has PCM audio. Would DTS-MA make much of a difference?

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Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Bring on Live at Pompeii on Blu, same for Delicate Sound of Thunder and Pulse!

07-03-2009, 08:20 PM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	And, of course, The Wall! John

07-03-2009, 08:36 PM	#4
sarge1976 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Shillington,PA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:1038 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:4	Pulse and the Wall would be awesome on blu damn I even have both of those on laserdisc

07-03-2009, 10:12 PM	#6
Uncle Leo Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Melbourne Florida Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1	The standard dvd version blows!

07-03-2009, 10:42 PM	#7
outofline Member Member since:Jan 2009	I much prefered DSoT, but the entire DSoTM was cool on Pules!

07-04-2009, 02:08 AM	#10
TeresofBlood Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Brockton, MA Blu-ray collection:485 Blu-ray reviews: 11	I desperately want the Wall and Live at Pompeii. It is such a unique concert, especially because they performed many songs that were rarely performed again (at least on videotape).

07-04-2009, 02:51 AM	#12
Grand Bob Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seattle Area Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	The best Floyd material I have seen and one of the best concerts overall is Roger Waters "In the Flesh Live". It was filmed with a high definition camera in 2001 (?) and would be a great blu-ray release. I also enjoyed "Delicate Sound of Thunder" more than Pulse, but I only have the VHS tape, not sure if it was ever released on DVD.

07-04-2009, 04:41 AM	#15
JOHN MFN D. Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:The Fort Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:219 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	Oh man. I love some Floyd! Is this coming out soon or should it be in the wish list thread. (Thats what I'm always told to do!)

07-04-2009, 04:55 AM	#17
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	Well if no one can wait for PF to show up, try out the David Gilmore blu to see you through. Pulse was a great concert, ( saw it 5 times in London). But like all of you, these concerts would be great, plus I would like the see the film version of the Wall.

07-04-2009, 07:02 AM	#19
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	I could be wrong on this, but PULSE was shot on video in 4:3 AR. So I really doubt how much better the PQ could get in the first place. Also, the 2006 dvd version offers a new 5.1 Dolby Surround mix.

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