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Remastering songs [message #84459] Tue, 31 January 2017 08:20 Go to next message
Hylo
Messages: 30
Registered: January 2017
Baron
Picked up a digitally remastered album where I have the original. The problem is that it doesn't sound better, it just sounds different, rather like a cover version of the original. The original was mono, the remastered version in stereo. If it doesn't sound like the artist made it, is it changing the song too far?
Re: Remastering songs [message #84483 is a reply to message #84459] Sat, 04 February 2017 05:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
moss24 is currently offline  moss24
Messages: 107
Registered: May 2016
Viscount
I love a song/album in its original form but I don't think there is any harm in having a remade one. It just goes to show that there is diversity. It would bother me if it sounded way too far beyond the original, especially for a classic.
Re: Remastering songs [message #84493 is a reply to message #84483] Mon, 06 February 2017 04:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
PianoGrrl is currently offline  PianoGrrl
Messages: 48
Registered: December 2016
Baron
I treat them like cover versions. If they've changed it completely like adding drums and a techno beat or instruments that didn't exist when the original was made, I don't care, but I still want to be able to get the original so I can hear what made the song a big deal when it came out.
Re: Remastering songs [message #84497 is a reply to message #84493] Mon, 06 February 2017 14:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
Messages: 1895
Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona
Illuminati (5th Degree)
Hi, Unfortunately in my experience the new remake is usually not as good as the original. I have several LPs from the 60s and 70s that have been remixed and released. None have the same sound and several have more distortion and generally sound cruddier (high tech term there Shocked ) than the originals. CDs especially made from vintage masters are usually IMO awful. YMMV

Good Listening
Bruce
Re: Remastering songs [message #84509 is a reply to message #84459] Tue, 07 February 2017 12:22 Go to previous message
Azuri is currently offline  Azuri
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Registered: November 2012
Grand Master
What's "better" in this case is very subjective. Beauty is in the ears of the listener. I like the originals better simply because that's what I'm used to.
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