Cheryl Bentyne - Among Friends
Price: $24.98

featuring:
Corey Allen, Piano
Grant Geissman, Guitar
Kevin Axt, Bass
David Tull, Drums

features:
  • Recorded in 96 kHz/24 Bits
  • 96 kHz/24 Bits PCM Stereo Mix compatible with all DVD players
  • Compatible with DVD-Audio and DVD-Video players
  • Multiple Camera Angle Video
  • Interviews with the Artists
  • Video of the rehearsals
  • Alternate 5.1 channel surround mixes "Stage" and "Audience" POV
  • Extensive Interactive Liner Notes on the Performers, Session and Technical Info
  • Complete information on the DVD format, 5.1 channel surround and Setup Instructions
songlist:

AIX Records 80020

General Information

So this time the connection is the drummer David Tull, a friend of mine from our days at California State University at Northridge. After hooking back up during the Paul Smith project, I asked if there were other musicians/singers that might want to make a DVD with us. He immediately mentioned that he worked with Cheryl Bentyne and her pianist, producer, arranger husband Corey Allen. A couple of phone calls later and experiencing what AIX Records is doing on other releases and Cheryl was excited to proceed. The session was held in January of 2003...and what joy is was to see and hear someone with such amazing talent. As a member of The Manhattan Transfer, she made fantastic harmony and established herself as a premier artist, but on her own with this ensemble things really take off.

About the Recording Approach

This recording is NOT an attempt to "document" a live recording of Cheryl and her band, but instead an exploration of high-resolution recording coupled with aggressive 5.1 channel surround mixing. AIX Records uses no EQ, dynamics processing or artificial reverberation...everything you hear is as the musicians played it. Both "audience" and "stage" 5.1 mixes and a PCM 96/24 bit stereo mix are included on the disc on the DVD-Video side. However, it is the DVD-Audio 96 kHz/24 bit tracks encoded with Meridian Lossless Packing [MLP] that elevates the listening experience well beyond a traditional CD or even a live event. You can chose to listen from the middle of ensemble and hear the sound of the instruments coming from all directions or place yourself in the "best seat in the house". The dynamic range and fidelity offered by the 96 kHz/24 Bit source recording makes this recording come to life.

About the Disc

This DVD disc has two sides with digital data on them. One side, the DVD-Video side, contains the complete performances with multiple camera angle video, alternate mixes ["stage" and "audience"], DTS and Dolby Digital audio tracks and a comprehensive array of informational screens about the project and the performers. There are photos from the sessions and complete technical information about the recording.

About the DVD-Audio/Video Format

The DVD-Video side also contains a comprehensive explanation of the DVD format [including DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and DVD-ROM], digital encoding methodologies [AC-3, DTS, PCM and MLP], instructions on how to setup your 5.1 channel surround system, test tones/channel IDs checks and demonstrations comparing stereo mixes to 5.1 mixes. Everything you want to know about DVD and 5.1 channel surround is on this disc.

To Purchase This Disc

To purchase a copy of this disc, please send $24.98 plus $5.95 for shipping and handling to:

AIX Records
2050 Granville Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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