Rusty Shackleford Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Am I reading it right? Anyone get a different take from the info that's available online? It's even worse, from what I understand. I've read that the Beatles Rock Band will not be compatible with other versions of Rock Band--i.e., you can only play Beatles songs on it. I have a Guitar Hero game but was thinking about buying Beatles Rock Band if it would let me download all those extra tracks, but if it won't, it's not worth it. That, and one of the features of BRB is apparently 3-part harmony vocals. Thinking about my family playing the game, that's not a feature, that's a bug. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Why is the stereo mix also included on the mono version of Rubber Soul? I don't understand.Because that's where they decided to put it. The '65 stereo mixes are probably of more interest to collectors (i.e., the people who are likely to buy the mono box) than anyone else. Link to post Share on other sites
imsjry Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Because that's where they decided to put it. The '65 stereo mixes are probably of more interest to collectors (i.e., the people who are likely to buy the mono box) than anyone else. So the stereo version of Rubber Soul will be different then the stereo mix included on the mono version? Again, why the hell did they make this so complicated?! Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I have to admit that now I am confused too. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 What's confusing? There are two different stereo mixes -- one from 1965, one from 1987. The 1987 one was released on CD. The 1965 one wasn't, because it has pretty drastic stereo separation, and consequently people generally prefer the mono or 1987 stereo versions of that album. So, the stereo box will have the 1987 stereo mix made by George Martin. The mono box will have the original mono mix, plus (as a bonus for completists) the 1965 stereo mix, even though it's kind of shitty. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So the stereo version of Rubber Soul will be different then the stereo mix included on the mono version? Again, why the hell did they make this so complicated?! I have to admit that now I am confused too. The way I read it is that the remastered stereo set contains the 1987 George Martin-approved stereo mixes for all CDs. The mono box set includes the original stereo mixes for Help! and Rubber Soul probably because they can. Those two albums are short enough to include both versions. The first four albums never had stereo mixes until 1987 and the albums beginning with Revolver were too long to include two versions of one album on the same disc. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So the CDs I have are all I need. Got it. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 That's a shame, really. They should have went original all the way. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 So the CDs I have are all I need. Got it.If you're happy with the way they sound, sure. Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 The fact that there are mutiple stereo mixes is why this is confusing. I am no longer confused, however. Thanks cryptique and bleedorange. Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So the CDs I have are all I need. Got it. I'm with you. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I want to get the new ones, but the price keeps me away. I wonder if The White Album poster will be censored this time around. Number 9, Number 9, Number 9....(article from No Depression) Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I am wondering if all this hoopla is worth it. I was a huge Beatles fan. I guess everyone goes through that discovery phase. But now I am bored to tears with those records. I have heard them way too many times now. Will the pre-1987 Stereo mix make a difference in the grand scheme of things? Will those little audible nuances be worth the cash? I have all the Purple Chick collection and when i listened I thought, "yeah... a little differnt". Then never listened again. Will these remasters be the same? Is this really just one last gasp for boomers to re-hash their greatest (and most stale) musical triumph? or is it they have finaly cashed in the last sacred element of their culutre on the alter of commercialism. Have I exceed the question quota for one post? Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Well every one of your questions is colored by the comment "I am bored to tears with those records" and makes me wonder why you're even remotely interested. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I am wondering if all this hoopla is worth it. I was a huge Beatles fan. I guess everyone goes through that discovery phase. But now I am bored to tears with those records. I have heard them way too many times now. Will the pre-1987 Stereo mix make a difference in the grand scheme of things? Will those little audible nuances be worth the cash? I have all the Purple Chick collection and when i listened I thought, "yeah... a little differnt". Then never listened again. Will these remasters be the same? Is this really just one last gasp for boomers to re-hash their greatest (and most stale) musical triumph? or is it they have finaly cashed in the last sacred element of their culutre on the alter of commercialism. Have I exceed the question quota for one post?We all obviously have our own points of view, but if I ever found myself bored by The Beatles, I would push and shove to the front of the line to jump off the bridge. Link to post Share on other sites
jimtweedy1977 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I finally decided to order the mono boxed set from Best Buy. It'll be curious to hear these new remastered cds and see how much of a difference there is in the sound. If it's anything like the Love CD, I anticipate good things. In any case, it'll be neat to have this collector's item. Link to post Share on other sites
Livin' in New Orleans Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 should I get mono or stereo? Which would be better? I know this has probably been discussed, but I couldn't find anything Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Hapablap Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 should I get mono or stereo? Which would be better? I know this has probably been discussed, but I couldn't find anything I'm getting both, since I'm a Beatles nerd, but if you only have the money to get one of the box sets, I would make it the Stereo version, if for no other reason than the fact that you'll get all original albums in one set. Also, I happen to like stereo better, so I'll probably listen to the stereo box more often. Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 by that time they'll have a release date for the mono discs as seperate purchases I don't think they'll release the mono discs separately. Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 That's a shame, really. They should have went original all the way. Well, at this point, I wonder what's original and what's not. Let's take a real trip back in the sixties. Damn, I was born in January 1969, at the time the Fab Four were struggling in the Let It Be sessions. So the CDs I have are all I need. Got it. Honestly, they suck. Especially the White Album. Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Hapablap Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Honestly, they suck. Especially the White Album. If your talking about the 1987 cd versions, I agree. That's why I've been waiting for these sets. They have to be some kind of improvement over those. Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 If your talking about the 1987 cd versions I am. Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I don't think they'll release the mono discs separately. I'll be happy to have a bet with you on that. They've done all the hard work - all they need to do is remove the box they keep them in. But, before that happens they'll do another run of the box set (which won't be numbered - they've made it clear that it's only limited in regard to the fact that the first batch of box sets are numbered) and this will be half the price. Actually, talking about box sets coming down in price. Anyone else seen that you can buy the bee gees (first 3 albums) box set from rhino for only £14.99 here That used to be about £70 to buy - and contains the mono and stereo versions of each album plus 3 discs of bonus material from each album (and it's great bonus material too!) Anyway, anyone feeling ripped off about the beatles box sets should grab this instead - it's a bargain. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 if you only have the money to get one of the box sets, I would make it the Stereo version, if for no other reason than the fact that you'll get all original albums in one set.Agreed. The mono box is mostly a collector's curiosity for hardcore Beatles dorks like me. The stereo box is for the masses. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Well, at this point, I wonder what's original and what's not. Let's take a real trip back in the sixties. Damn, I was born in January 1969, at the time the Fab Four were struggling in the Let It Be sessions. Honestly, they suck. Especially the White Album. That's right. You are an old dude. I hope the master tapes did not get trashed back in the 1990s. It could be that they are simply to far gone to do a new digital transfer. That is probably talked about somewhere, but there is so much stuff out there about these releases, I may have missed it. Link to post Share on other sites
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