Ringo 15th Anniversary Releases 13.11.2013 - Page 25

Nimh · 2013.11.16, 01:09 PM

Just finished watching the GX Blu-ray, and my ears are still ringing. Holy CRAP. My poor neighbors....

Forget the DTS track, the PCM is where it's at. I've heard notes I haven't heard before, and I must have seen this concert 20 times by now.

Those complaining about the window-boxing haven't watched the whole thing. The medley after the credits plays full-screen (4:3 wide, so it fills from top to bottom but not from side to side).

Those complaining about the video probably aren't taking into account the various cameras being used, which differ widely in format. The hard camera on Muraishi, for instance, was never going to produce high-quality images. But a couple of the main cameras--those on Ringo center stage, and a couple from the stadium walls--have pretty good images that look better on BD. When the stage turns red it's a nice rich solid red. And the blacks---always my test of a good BD transfer---are deep and well-contrasted.

But it's all about the audio, which woke up parts of my Bose system that haven't been used in a long time. Wow.

deadgrandma · 2013.11.16, 04:41 PM

^ I'm glad you appreciate the new audio mix too. But try telling that to the people who expected all the discs to look like the Expo disc (and don't tell me they were totally wrong in expecting this after the hype in the press release about it being done at "Lowe Digital"- the people responsible for the Star Wars blu rays :-p)/don't have a decent sound setup (which is a lot of people who ordered this box) :-p

I too, am totally blown away by the sound/don't really give a crap about it not being in 5.1. The stereo tracks here are totally amazing, on all discs except for the first half of Ringohan. One day I'll make FLACs for myself from them. But yeah- I don't blame those people for bitching- when you plonk down $250 on a blu ray set (of stuff you've already got on DVD) and realize 7 OF 8 DISCS are only presented in SD, you're gonna feel quite a bit disappointed (I was myself at first too... and this was before I'd heard any reports about the set to prepare me...).

deadgrandma · 2013.11.16, 11:20 PM

So, as Glath noticed (yes I was childishly amused and just HAD to show everyone):

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$250 well spent

And yes, I did take this photo with a blanket over my head

Nimh · 2013.11.17, 06:57 AM

^^^ That's great. I noticed the fingerprints right away, but didn't know they were light-sensitive.

And yeah, I see your point about paying through the nose for upgrades of what was previously purchased. But that's what being a fan is all about.

I remember a Q&A with Bruce Campbell where a fan asked him if they were going to release yet another version of EVIL DEAD. Bruce said, "You got any money?" "Yeah." "Then you're gonna see another version of EVIL DEAD."

FadedSun · 2013.11.17, 08:21 AM

When I initially saw a finger print I thought "Oh crap, did I smudge the box already?" because at the time I was eating. Then I came to my sense and thought there was no way I could have left such a perfect finger print.

Inseu · 2013.11.18, 04:16 AM

Did some rough calculation and found Ringo has composed/sung more than 200 songs. Real proud of her.

neoyume · 2013.11.19, 04:24 AM

Originally Posted by deadgrandma

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Ohlala, thanks for the photos, I just can't wait to receive mine

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thefro · 2013.11.20, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by deadgrandma

There is too much Jihen referencing for my comfort right now... And as mentioned earlier, it would have been their 10th anniversary next year...

http://sadisticgossip.blogspot.com.a...ai_19.html?m=1

She says about the pattern of getting a new place for every commemoration (5th Anniversary: Budokan -> 10th Anniversary: Saitama Arena -> 15th Anniversary: Orchard Hall). In the end, I'm not sure, but I think she promises something else until her next anniversary (May 27th, 2014).

This seems to hint at there being some sort of Jihen 10th anniversary concert next year.

Scribble R · 2013.11.20, 08:57 AM

Were both videos directed by Kodama? (Of course they were

)

As Fadedsun suggested, the video is cooler than the song. I was anticipating this collaboration because I've listened too Perfume's stuff (and a bit of early Capsule, but not enough to understand his/their sound) , but although I appreciate his chaotic bleepy blops, the vocals were too obnoxiously 'anime' for me to fully enjoy them.

I don't think SR brought enough vocally (like she does in 'Apple') to this song, but at the very least it's not Perfume vocals. This isn't why the song doesn't click with me fully, even if the different sound is refreshing in light of her usual collaborations. It's the song structure that rubs me in the wrong way: it's just too neat to make an impact -- too much "Ringo + Nakata = not much more" (and stereotypically Jihen, as if she really has internalised their style)

deadgrandma · 2013.11.20, 02:42 PM

The song... Yeah its pretty meh. I can't even remember anything from it. Weakest collab this year.

Anyway, isn't it time to add all these releases to product reviews before the next lot of Jihen anniversary crap gets announced? :-p

2013.11.16, 04:41 PM	#242
deadgrandma Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,766	^ I'm glad you appreciate the new audio mix too. But try telling that to the people who expected all the discs to look like the Expo disc (and don't tell me they were totally wrong in expecting this after the hype in the press release about it being done at "Lowe Digital"- the people responsible for the Star Wars blu rays :-p)/don't have a decent sound setup (which is a lot of people who ordered this box) :-p I too, am totally blown away by the sound/don't really give a crap about it not being in 5.1. The stereo tracks here are totally amazing, on all discs except for the first half of Ringohan. One day I'll make FLACs for myself from them. But yeah- I don't blame those people for bitching- when you plonk down $250 on a blu ray set (of stuff you've already got on DVD) and realize 7 OF 8 DISCS are only presented in SD, you're gonna feel quite a bit disappointed (I was myself at first too... and this was before I'd heard any reports about the set to prepare me...). __________________ Disco! Life is dead Last edited by deadgrandma : 2013.11.16 at 04:48 PM.

2013.11.16, 11:20 PM	#243
deadgrandma Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,766	So, as Glath noticed (yes I was childishly amused and just HAD to show everyone): $250 well spent And yes, I did take this photo with a blanket over my head __________________ Disco! Life is dead

2013.11.20, 02:42 PM	#250
deadgrandma Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,766	The song... Yeah its pretty meh. I can't even remember anything from it. Weakest collab this year. Anyway, isn't it time to add all these releases to product reviews before the next lot of Jihen anniversary crap gets announced? :-p __________________ Disco! Life is dead

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2013.11.16, 01:09 PM	#241
Nimh Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,093	Just finished watching the GX Blu-ray, and my ears are still ringing. Holy CRAP. My poor neighbors.... Forget the DTS track, the PCM is where it's at. I've heard notes I haven't heard before, and I must have seen this concert 20 times by now. Those complaining about the window-boxing haven't watched the whole thing. The medley after the credits plays full-screen (4:3 wide, so it fills from top to bottom but not from side to side). Those complaining about the video probably aren't taking into account the various cameras being used, which differ widely in format. The hard camera on Muraishi, for instance, was never going to produce high-quality images. But a couple of the main cameras--those on Ringo center stage, and a couple from the stadium walls--have pretty good images that look better on BD. When the stage turns red it's a nice rich solid red. And the blacks---always my test of a good BD transfer---are deep and well-contrasted. But it's all about the audio, which woke up parts of my Bose system that haven't been used in a long time. Wow.

2013.11.17, 06:57 AM	#244
Nimh Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,093	^^^ That's great. I noticed the fingerprints right away, but didn't know they were light-sensitive. And yeah, I see your point about paying through the nose for upgrades of what was previously purchased. But that's what being a fan is all about. I remember a Q&A with Bruce Campbell where a fan asked him if they were going to release yet another version of EVIL DEAD. Bruce said, "You got any money?" "Yeah." "Then you're gonna see another version of EVIL DEAD."

2013.11.17, 08:21 AM	#245
FadedSun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 703	When I initially saw a finger print I thought "Oh crap, did I smudge the box already?" because at the time I was eating. Then I came to my sense and thought there was no way I could have left such a perfect finger print.

2013.11.18, 04:16 AM	#246
Inseu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,707	Did some rough calculation and found Ringo has composed/sung more than 200 songs. Real proud of her.

2013.11.20, 08:57 AM	#249
Scribble R Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,392	Were both videos directed by Kodama? (Of course they were ) As Fadedsun suggested, the video is cooler than the song. I was anticipating this collaboration because I've listened too Perfume's stuff (and a bit of early Capsule, but not enough to understand his/their sound) , but although I appreciate his chaotic bleepy blops, the vocals were too obnoxiously 'anime' for me to fully enjoy them. I don't think SR brought enough vocally (like she does in 'Apple') to this song, but at the very least it's not Perfume vocals. This isn't why the song doesn't click with me fully, even if the different sound is refreshing in light of her usual collaborations. It's the song structure that rubs me in the wrong way: it's just too neat to make an impact -- too much "Ringo + Nakata = not much more" (and stereotypically Jihen, as if she really has internalised their style)