phanan
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I'm sure they wanted at least one piece from Love on there, and that was probably the best choice.
It's really the vocal panning that rubs me the wrong way, and I've heard I'm not alone.
I'm still really interested in hearing the Yellow Submarine remaster of Riggs before we discount it entirely.
LMP, have you had a chance to go through all of Yellow Submarine yet? Curious as to your thoughts.
All You Need Is Love is a huge improvement. It's nice to actually hear all the instruments for a change.
Sgt. Pepper's is another one that truly stands out.
The whole thing was a revelation, and 10 years on, it's still the best sounding Beatles product out there.
I dig these new remasters for the most part, but I can't hide my disappointment that there are no new remixes.
I wouldn't be surprised if some enterprising soul takes these new remasters and remixes them with today's technology, to show just how good they really can sound.
I think the one I'll catch the most crap for including is "Junk." Sure, it's a pretty throwaway McCartney tune and it ended up on his first solo album, but I think it's almost beautiful in its simplicity. It's nostalgic and romantic without being overly saccharine, which always risks happening with most McCartney tracks..
I have never heard this remix of which you have repeatedly spoken. Could you perhaps go into some detail (historical and sonic), or even provide me with a relevant link or nine? I'm very curious. Any idea why the same steps were not taken with this batch of reissues? I have been living comfortably, if not happily, in a cave with my '87s and my old LPs for quite a while, and apparently didn't know what I was missing.
Could It's All Too Much sound any cooler?
I don't think so.
Still not worth buying, though. Only four new tracks and two improved ones? Nah.
Very nice work getting rid of the two oh-too-sweet confections of Honey Pie and Savoy Truffle.
I also LOVE Junk and think it's as worthy of inclusion as the McCartney snippet "Can You Take Me Back". Great song.
So I'm assuming you liked Not Guilty?
Could It's All Too Much sound any cooler?
I don't think so.
Still not worth buying, though. Only four new tracks and two improved ones? Nah.
Back in 1999, when they re-released the film, it was decided to remix all the songs that appeared in Yellow Submarine as a new CD release.
The remixes fix a lot of the vocal panning that plagues many of the songs, where the lead vocal is only heard on one side. For many of the tracks, it is a tremendous improvement over the original stereo mixes.
Here's a link that is very informative and goes into extensive detail.
George Graham Reviews The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" Songtrack