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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:33 pm
by bigmoog
There has been some utter nonsense written about the esoteric releases, mainly the provenance of the material...the quality of the 'remastering' etc. but as far as im concerned the Zeit box set is a lovely artifact, not quite the quality of the immersion PF boxes, but pretty fine.
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:09 pm
by GlynRichards
Agreed, as a package, its beautiful.
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:11 pm
by T4N63R1N3 DR34M
bigmoog wrote:There has been some utter nonsense written about the esoteric releases, mainly the provenance of the material...the quality of the 'remastering' etc. but as far as im concerned the Zeit box set is a lovely artifact, not quite the quality of the immersion PF boxes, but pretty fine.
I agree with your comments here.
Don't know when I'm going to get time for a game of marbles, but the scarves will come in handy now that winter approaches...
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:57 pm
by Chris Monk
bigmoog wrote: not quite the quality of the immersion PF boxes, but pretty fine.
Now I'm jealous.
Been looking but haven't spent the cash....
....yet.
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:15 pm
by bigmoog
Chris Monk wrote:bigmoog wrote: not quite the quality of the immersion PF boxes, but pretty fine.
Now I'm jealous.
Been looking but haven't spent the cash....
....yet.
almost pointlessly lavish, but incredible attention to detail. and a quality remastering job as well
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:20 pm
by epsilon75
The inner booklets are excellent,I think we know who to thank for that
.. The music is timeless
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:18 pm
by Flashpoint
bigmoog wrote:There has been some utter nonsense written about the esoteric releases, mainly the provenance of the material...the quality of the 'remastering' etc. but as far as im concerned the Zeit box set is a lovely artifact
"utter nonsense" remark is not very friendly. Not friendly at all.
I have not liked any of the Esoteric releases as the sound is not as good as CD's I already had. Overall the Esoteric's are dull, lifeless and involving probably do to the use of Noise Reduction, which any decent mastering person stopped using after that awful process went out of style in the late 90's. I know I am not alone in this sentiment. Of course you entitled to your own opinion but
your mean "utter nonsense" remark should have no place on this forum.
P.S. The esoteric liner notes and packaging are great but I am not too poor to continue to buy their product just for those 2 things.
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:26 pm
by bigmoog
Flashpoint wrote:bigmoog wrote:There has been some utter nonsense written about the esoteric releases, mainly the provenance of the material...the quality of the 'remastering' etc. but as far as im concerned the Zeit box set is a lovely artifact
"utter nonsense" remark is not very friendly. Not friendly at all.
I have not liked any of the Esoteric releases as the sound has not as good CD's I already had. Overall they are dull, lifeless and involving probably do to the uses of Noise Reduction, which any decent mastering person stopped using after that awful process went out of styles in the late 90's. I know I am not alone in this sentiment. Of course you entitled to you own opinion but
your "utter nonsense" remark has no place on this forum.
P.S. The esoteric liner notes are great but I am not too poor to continue to buy their product just for them.
i withdraw the remark, i will explain though
at no stage did esoteric mention the 'remastering' was from the original master tapes, ie the 1/4 inch tapes used to cut the mother for the vinyl stamper. it was obvious that esoteric were going to use whatever source that they had to hand : a cd or existing record vinyl. my comment was my opinion that some people were expecting a true remaster and their complaints i felt misguided.
as far as i know, ALL the original tapes are in the hands of virgin records, chris franke and other parties/companies....that is if they still exist in usable form or exist at all.
perhaps esoteric should have defined 'remaster'
I apologise for my remarks and that is that.
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:28 pm
by Desert_Voyager
I highly recommend Zeit and Poland on Esotoric
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:33 pm
by Chris Monk
Desert_Voyager wrote:I highly recommend Zeit and Poland on Esotoric
I read that as Erotic at first. Must put my glasses on.
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:35 pm
by epsilon75
Chris Monk wrote:Desert_Voyager wrote:I highly recommend Zeit and Poland on Esotoric
I read that as Erotic at first. Must put my glasses on.
I thought it was Esoteric
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:35 pm
by Desert_Voyager
Chris Monk wrote:Desert_Voyager wrote:I highly recommend Zeit and Poland on Esotoric
I read that as Erotic at first. Must put my glasses on.
nice one
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:36 pm
by epsilon75
epsilon75 wrote:Chris Monk wrote:Desert_Voyager wrote:I highly recommend Zeit and Poland on Esotoric
I read that as Erotic at first. Must put my glasses on.
I thought it was Esoteric
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:15 am
by multivit72
Hi, maybe of interest:
German mailorder jpc is selling the limited zeit box set for 53,99 Euro, postage within germany included:
http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/poprock/detail/ ... um/3681608
If you are a Rolling Stone subscriber, you get a further 8 percent off, so it is a little under 50 euro total - made me order it today
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:32 pm
by epsilon75
Anyone interested in the "Zeit Deluxe Box" could get it here for £39.99 .... I purchased from this site,excellent service
http://www.whatrecords.co.uk/items/57532.htm