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Post by Sloan on Jul 19, 2015 18:28:07 GMT -5
Found this bit on Amazon: Just One Look CDTo be released 8/21/15 Remastered tracks too.
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Post by erik on Jul 19, 2015 19:41:16 GMT -5
Somebody out there likes her besides us, it looks like.
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GLinNC
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Post by GLinNC on Jul 19, 2015 21:14:03 GMT -5
Great cover photo, and I guess it's nice that the songs are "2015 remasters." Sometimes I listen to re-masters and think, "I can't hear any difference." Interestingly enough: Earlier today I thought (again), "Elektra/Rhino really should do a 2-disc retrospective of her work. That said, I think this particular compilation should be titled Just *ONE* Look in that, even though the people who compiled this were clearly going after an audience that best remembers the radio hits of the 1970's-1980's, this song list is pretty imbalanced. Oh well, no one consulted me, so...
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Post by sliderocker on Jul 19, 2015 22:09:35 GMT -5
Great cover photo, and I guess it's nice that the songs are "2015 remasters." Sometimes I listen to re-masters and think, "I can't hear any difference." Interestingly enough: Earlier today I thought (again), "Elektra/Rhino really should do a 2-disc retrospective of her work. That said, I think this particular compilation should be titled Just *ONE* Look in that, even though the people who compiled this were clearly going after an audience that best remembers the radio hits of the 1970's-1980's, this song list is pretty imbalanced. Oh well, no one consulted me, so... Just One Look is just another compilation album or greatest hits, which means that it's not really meant for the long time fans but the casual fair weather fans only interested in having the hits or potentially new Linda fans. But, I guess the long time fans are not left out of the equation because it touts the 2015 Remasters. That could also be a gauge to tell if the interest in Linda is enough to warrant remixing, remastering and reissuing her back catalog, possibly in an expanded form. I noticed Long, Long Time is missing and that should be an essential song as it was Linda's first big solo hit. There's one or two I wouldn't have included on grounds they weren't really hits but I guess Elektra/Warner wants to give the impression it's not just the hits.
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Post by markislam on Jul 20, 2015 3:18:08 GMT -5
As with all previous compilations on her, I always wish for 180-gram vinyl pressings sold at Whole Foods & Urban Outfitters & Barnes & Noble. Looks like Get Closer doesn't get glossed over here, and just scanning the sequencing & selections of both discs (which in her case I always call "the track list of my tears"), I see Rosemary Butler was an integral part of Linda's sound on disc #2. And my friend Debbie Pearl is also on one of the songs, Tell Him. Will remind y'all that anyone who orders the CD or downloads it via this CDUniverse link, Grassroots Acoustica Foundation gets a contribution thanks to the LR site (it's added up and has meant a whole lot): www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=9849341&style=music&frm=lk_lrlink
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Post by eddiejinnj on Jul 20, 2015 9:09:33 GMT -5
are there pics of the whole album pkg? I hope it is very nice; an Elektra release I will buy. One that will be an official part of her catalog. yeah, what is the not remastering all of the songs? either financial considerations, release constraints, or maybe some tracks did not really need remastering? eddiejinnj
ps: just looked at cd universe site and looked at song list. almost all the songs have been remastered. so it probably not a financial one. Can't wait to hear "How Do I Make You" and "Crazy" remastered.
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Post by Guest on Jul 20, 2015 12:47:23 GMT -5
Can't Wait to hear the remastered "How Do I Make You" as well as "I Can't Let Go" among others. Have all the songs but this seems to be a strong serious compilation set. While I grow old and gray waiting for more rarities and an official Live recording this will do quite well. Hardcore devotees of Linda are never satisfied. The packaging could be great as the cover looks remarkably sharp. Those EYES!
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Post by texasfan on Jul 20, 2015 13:11:31 GMT -5
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Post by Goldie on Jul 20, 2015 16:43:04 GMT -5
When Will I Be Loved was the obvious missing song to me. Am I missing other hits?
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Post by Sloan on Jul 20, 2015 18:59:05 GMT -5
When Will I Be Loved was the obvious missing song to me. Am I missing other hits? Ooh Baby Baby for one.
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Post by Guest in Row AA on Jul 24, 2015 14:03:03 GMT -5
Looking forward to this as well as the Trio release. Does anyone know who did the remastering for the Just One Look Compilation? Why would Someone to Lay Down Beside Me not be remastered with the rest? - an absolute favorite. Not a perfect collection but still can't wait to hear it. Also glad to see Get Closer and Mad Love cuts getting some attention. Thank you.
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Post by Richard W on Jul 24, 2015 16:57:06 GMT -5
I'm glad to see whoever put this together dug a little deeper than the hits (even at the expense of some of them). There are so many great songs to choose from.
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Post by Goldie on Jul 24, 2015 17:01:22 GMT -5
Does anyone have the technical definition of remastered?
And what makes it better than the original? New instruments? Arrangement? I can't seem to tell differences half the time.
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Post by Richard W on Jul 24, 2015 18:24:46 GMT -5
All I know is that somehow the original recordings are "cleaned up" and are supposed to sound better. Unfortunately, I don't know how "they" do this.
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Post by moe on Jul 24, 2015 19:28:29 GMT -5
Does anyone have the technical definition of remastered? And what makes it better than the original? New instruments? Arrangement? I can't seem to tell differences half the time. I asked the same question a while ago and did a little research and here is my best shot (any latter day George Massenburgs or Val Gary out there please feel free to correct me) Remastering is taking the original multi track tapes of the recording session and remixing them to form a new "master tape" (more likely digital memory these days) the analog originals also end up digitized. The master is then used to create the copies one buys. Obviously whomever is doing the work can significantly effect the final outcome and how it sounds. I believe that "remastering" implies that the outcome strongly resembles the original while "remixing" I.e. what Linda did to substitute Valerie Carter for Dolly on "feels like home" significantly changes how the outcome sounds. Some technical glitches can be cleaned up by remastering and also the balance among the instruments and the vocalists can be changed. The loudness can be affected and whether the sound is "crisp" or "muddy" can be controlled by various techniques such as compression etc. (my copy of "western wall" was apparently remastered to be more "out front" than a typical recording requiring some tweaking of the equalizer) I guess the point is that remastering is messing with the essence of a recording and is closer to an artistic effort than a technical one.
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Post by sliderocker on Jul 24, 2015 20:41:13 GMT -5
Here are the definitions for remastering and remixing: Remix When a song or an album is said to be “remixed,” what that really means is that the song has been purposely altered to sound different than the original. This can include changing the pitch, speed, tempo, and more. Additional tracks of vocals or instrumentals may be added. The remix could also be longer or shorter than the original. A remix is often a new interpretation to suit radio play, club or DJ play, for artistic purposes, or to reach a different audience. Remaster When a song or album is “remastered,” this typically means the quality has been enhanced, but the original artistic intention of the recording has not be altered. Remastering can involve a transfer from analog to digital as well as an adjustment to the loudness, dynamic range, and tonal balance. Read more at hub.audiogon.com/blog/2013/01/28/remixed-remastered-or-reissued-what-does-it-all-mean/#54mGtLOfkF0Ch2Xt.99
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Post by sliderocker on Jul 24, 2015 21:08:28 GMT -5
Before reading these definitions, I always thought remixing and remastering were kind of the same thing or could meant the same thing. A good example of remixing where you can hear the difference between the original and the remix can be found on the Beatles song, "She' a Woman." The basic instrumentation in the original were John's and George's electric guitars, Paul's bass and Ringo's drums and some percussion, possibly maracas. Buried deep in the mix, almost not audible was a piano, possibly played by Paul. When the remixed version of the song came out, the piano wasn't buried in the mix. It could be heard clearly.
A good example of remastering could be found in the Elvis compilation album, "Elvis #1s." All of the songs were remixed and remastered, but on the remastering, the emphasis was on the volume on the songs all being louder. The rock songs on the album ("Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock," "Burning Love," "Way Down," etc.) sounded louder than they ever had and even the ballads did as well. The loudness on "Suspicious Minds" thundered on a good stereo system. The remixes added some extra vocals here and there but it was in a way fans hadn't heard the King before. Some were not happy with the results, especially the loudness, but rock songs should be rock songs and should be loud. I thought the remastering and remixing made the songs sound more vibrant than they had int he past.
I hope the record companies with the rights to Linda's recordings will remix and remaster them one day. I was never a fan of the way Capitol mixed their albums in the 60s and early 70s. Albums often had a muddied sound, which may be why Linda was never happy with those records. Of course, that can't explain why Linda was unhappy with her Asylum recordings. But, even a remix and remaster job could possibly give her reason to reevaluate her recordings.
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Post by guest on Aug 4, 2015 15:31:47 GMT -5
Popped onto amazon bestselling CD's at 15 without much hype and way before release. #1 on pop vocals chart. It isn't downloads but i am impressed. Will order from cduniverse.
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Post by rick on Aug 4, 2015 23:13:01 GMT -5
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Post by fabtastique on Aug 5, 2015 0:40:43 GMT -5
I'm gonna buy the new compilation just to see how much of a difference the remastering makes. But I really wish Rhino would confirm details of the new Trio package, especially as Dolly and Emmylou have talked in quite some details about it now!
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Post by rick on Aug 5, 2015 1:03:10 GMT -5
I'm gonna buy the new compilation just to see how much of a difference the remastering makes. But I really wish Rhino would confirm details of the new Trio package, especially as Dolly and Emmylou have talked in quite some details about it now! Fab, I am guessing that Rhino would have preferred to have made its own official announcement with a news release, etc., before news being leaked all over. You'd think they'd be grateful for the publicity, but "the suits" probably want it their way and in their time.
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Post by eddiejinnj on Aug 5, 2015 9:26:24 GMT -5
where did the oct date come from then? the one thing that may be good is that they might rethink how to release this collection to maximize sales. I personally think that if they keep the existing pkg/track list that they should reduce price. I think it will increase sales and they will more than make up the money. eddiejinnj
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Post by moe on Aug 5, 2015 10:55:34 GMT -5
where did the oct date come from then? the one thing that may be good is that they might rethink how to release this collection to maximize sales. I personally think that if they keep the existing pkg/track list that they should reduce price. I think it will increase sales and they will more than make up the money. eddiejinnj For my part the October 26th or was it 16th, anyway it had a six in it, date came from the Amazon order confirmation and proposed shipping date. As far as I know it's still the date of "record" (the date was the 16th-moe)
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Post by MokyWI on Aug 5, 2015 13:26:16 GMT -5
Just preordered it from Amazon Prime. Will get it in mail day of release. The artwork and the tunes are more of the same. Still, I had to buy it as I have all her releases. We should all buy it and help it top the charts. If this does well, then with the right marketing the Trio Collection could really be a big seller and with the two releases Linda could have quite the resurgence. Younger buyers have got to find her.
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Post by Goldie on Aug 6, 2015 0:16:07 GMT -5
I have a feeling Linda will catch on with the millenials at some point. Maybe a song or two will end up in a popular movie to spur that along.
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Post by eddiejinnj on Aug 6, 2015 18:35:10 GMT -5
she has been on amazon's top 100 with several albums in the last few yrs. I know when I was in hs/college i checked the charts a lot and Amazon is a little popular lol. so many "younger" people may see her new releases on the charts and maybe check her out. she was #15 with this one so far and once released am sure it will be top ten. it would be great to chart on the billboard top 200 like the starbucks release did. good for compilations. duets went number 32. so she had 2 albums in the top 200 within a yr or so and now this one a year later. If she charts this album, 3 in like 2 yrs, I would say, is very good. that's why we are all so concerned re: the marketability of the new Trio release. all 3 of them (the lovely Ladies) are pretty active now so this could potentially be a big release if well thought out and executed. eddiejinnj
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Post by Guest on Aug 10, 2015 12:05:15 GMT -5
Looks like John Boylan compiled and remastered(whatever that means). The back cover now up on Amazon - nice. Should have had When Will I Be Loved into Willin' but a good collection remastered with some focus on Mad Love and Get Closer.
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Post by Goldie on Aug 10, 2015 23:33:45 GMT -5
If John was involved it will be a good quality product in many ways and I would be 99.9% sure that Linda had input as they are close friends and still a team.
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Post by Tony on Aug 10, 2015 23:51:02 GMT -5
And John Boylan did a great remastering of Heart Like a Wheel recently. Even a hard-to-please naysayer such as myself was impressed.
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Post by Richard W on Aug 12, 2015 14:22:57 GMT -5
About this remastering: it makes me curious as to what people here listen to CDs on. A real stereo system with actual speakers? Do you convert the CD to another format for listening on mobile devices through headphones?
Given that the remastered music on this CD is digital, does converting the music to a lossless, uncompressed format (as opposed to an MP3) degrade the recording?
Everyone I know, including me, has a one-speaker/iPod setup for house listening, not the traditional two-speaker/receiver system of old. Can one expect to hear a noticeable difference on the remastered songs through such a setup?
I plan on buying this CD, but am curious about what to expect from the remastering as a listening experience.
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