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Re: The Beatles... De-Martin'ed. (2022)

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 4:16 pm
by kieranjames
Great idea. Many thanks!

Re: The Beatles... De-Martin'ed. (2022)

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 4:44 pm
by diddlebunk
I'm impressed with the outcome — to me, it definitely sounds better than the digital version of the remix.

I have relied on the 50A vinyl presentation (recorded to FLAC) to smooth out the compression and loudness of the digital version, which has suited me well for listening. This "de-Martin'ed" version is surprisingly similar to that in terms of overall balance, but the slight dip in the remix's "bass hump" (wherever applicable, as on the opening title track) benefits the material. The slightly enhanced stereo field also has the effect of making it seemed less sonically cluttered.

The only minor qualm is that it sometimes seems as though elements like background vocals on some songs or the psychedelic instrumental passages of "Mr. Kite, " for example, are a bit louder than they should be.

All in all, this is an excellent take on the Giles remix — many thanks for sharing with us!

Re: The Beatles... De-Martin'ed. (2022)

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:19 pm
by D-listener
Thank you -this is really enjoyable. It reminds me how boring the 5.1 mix Giles did and he could have been really adventurous.

Re: The Beatles... De-Martin'ed. (2022) WHITE ALBUM MIX OUT NOW!

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 6:28 pm
by RalseiDeltarune
The next one on the list is The Beatles' Self Titled Album, commonly known among fans as "The White Album", from 2018.
(What a long title!)

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This was mostly the same process from Sgt. Pepper, but I kept some of the loudness/compression on some of the songs where I felt like it was essential. Specifically, Yer Blues and Helter Skelter. However, I did turn down the bass on all of these songs, as well as some of the top end. Also like Pepper, this was also sourced from my 50th anniversary box set CDs. (Which I got for $70 at a resale store. Good deal!)

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Re: The Beatles... De-Martin'ed. (2022)

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 6:34 pm
by powerPC
These are great RalseiDeltarune! You're doing a wonderful job -- mission accomplished 8-)

Thank you for sharing them!

Re: The Beatles... De-Martin'ed. (2022)

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 6:57 pm
by El_Garnatí
Wow. Sounds really great.
Thanks a lot.

Re: The Beatles... De-Martin'ed. (2022)

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:28 pm
by Tex
Glad to see someone tackle these. Some of those Giles mixes are really over cooked.

Re: The Beatles... De-Martin'ed. (2022)

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:44 pm
by diddlebunk
To date, the only way I've been able to enjoy the Giles mixes is by listening to the corresponding vinyl pressings (which I generally like) or, in the case of 'The Beatles,' the Blu-ray.

Thanks again!

Re: The Beatles... De-Martin'ed. (2022)

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:07 pm
by alphabeatles
Thanks for the latest! Every time I see your titles I think of Dean Martin for some reason...

Re: The Beatles... De-Martin'ed. (2022)

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:03 pm
by BTL1210
Thank you for the latest share.