[klaatumail] Re: Klaatu happenings!
- From: Marc Tobolski <marc_tobolski@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "klaatumail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <klaatumail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:47:47 -0700
Like the cool apple-shaped thumb drive for The Beatles complete set.
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On Apr 10, 2011, at 9:58 AM, Jaimie Vernon <bullseyecanada@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:25:12 +0000
>
>> I thought the Bullseye remaster was from the original analog source tape.
>
> No. We used the DAT safety copy that had been created by the band from the
> source tape in the '90s.
>
>> As for converting to another file are you talking FLAC or something like
>> that?
>> Although I appreciate the effort, It seems like you may have to be a
>> computer geek to purchase this product.
>
> The audio files are just larger than normally found on a CD - the resolution
> of sound is bigger. So, instead of getting a .WAV file on a CD (which is
> standard for all regular audio discs), you'd get them on a DVD. Yes, you'd
> need software to convert it and listen to it...but that's something many
> people are willing to put up with to get better sounding audio.
>
>> That won't help sales as most people probably want to just buy it and play
>> it, preferably without using a computer to do so.
>
> It WILL bring audiophiles to the party...many of whom would not buy the
> Bullseye re-issue because of a, perceived, sound quality issue.
>
> We're not talking about using this option INSTEAD of a CD....it's going to be
> offered as an additional way people can listen to it. So far, the band is
> offering a standard CD, 320 kbps MP3s, most probably vinyl, and maybe DVD-R
> hi-rez audio. If there was a big request fo 8-track tape and cassette those
> might be given consideration too. I think it's in the band's best interest to
> make these songs available in formats other than those offered by the major
> labels.
>
> Jaimie
>
>
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