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The Beatles Revolver

Just read where Giles Martin is using  AI-powered audio separation technology to remix Revolver. From what I read he can take the mono tracks and separate all the instruments and vocals on the 4 track tape the were recorded on and then I guess remix them in 24 track or whatever he wants. Is this good? I love The Beatles and no matter how much better it my sound it not the same. They had what they had in 1966. And George Martin did wonders with 4 tracks. Where does this reissuing of classic albums stop. Is Revolver remixed in multi tracks still Revolver?

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kota1
2,706 posts
 

Listened to the Atmos version on Tidal, crystal clear and fresh. Vocals and strings sound amazing.

tylermunns
601 posts
 

Now I’m curious.  I’ve been thrilled by this album in any and every format I’ve heard it.  My most recent purchase was the 1971 UK vinyl reissue.  I loved it.  The best version I’d heard yet (still not yet heard an original).

I really enjoyed Giles’ “White Album” mastering.

gpgr4blu
1,096 posts
 

@tylermunns 

I'm listening to the White album remaster on vinyl right now and just happened to come across your post. I think Giles did a great job as well on the White album. He did an equally great job on Revolver. I like the originals and to me--they are the holy grail, but Giles' remaster is closer to what I think the Beatles would have gone with had they been mixing it today.

vair68robert
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@gpgr4blu 

I agree with your statement   " Giles' remaster is closer to what I think the Beatles would have gone with had they been mixing it today . "  That is why I think that he had a harder time improving the Abbey Road album being how it's the only one that was recorded using 8-tracks .  Damn those conservative cheapskates at EMI .

@jafant 

Are the Japanese SHM-CD's better sounding than other ones , like the Bread Box set or newer CD releases ?

 

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jafant
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vair68robert

 

I have yet to open the Disk Union set. This is a very limited edition , high end, item.

maybe one day, I will break the seal.  You are fortunate to own the Japan 1982 Collection. I believe that Mobile Fidelity (MoFi) had a hand in the mastering. That one is a high end Collection as well.

 

I am quite satisfied with the Bread Box plus Giles Martin editions of The Beatles discs!

Happy Listening!

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