The Ives Quartet
Price: $24.98
featuring:
Dimitri Ashkenazy, clarinet

features:
  • 96 kHz/24 Bits PCM Stereo Mix compatible with all DVD players
  • Compatible with DVD-Audio and DVD-Video players
  • Photo Gallery
  • Extensive Artist Bios
  • Complete Session Video
  • 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



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General Information

Our very first project was with the Ives Quartet and guest pianist Delores Stevens. This time they played with the son of legendary pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy, Dimitri. His tone and musicianship fused brilliantly with the strings and we captured the whole thing in high resolution surround.

About the Recording Approach

This recording is NOT an attempt to "document" a live recording of a Jamie and Jonathan but instead an exploration of the creative process of making and recording music on HiDef videotape and using high-resolution digital audio recording equipment. 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

In addition to a set of great songs, there is lots of great video of live performances, a trip to the HOB gig in Las Vegas and interviews with the guys. As you've come to expect from AIX Records, this disc has alternate mixes, a photos gallery, complete discography, behind the scenes footage and lots of other stuff for HM fans.

About the DVD-Audio/Video Format

The DVD-Video side also contains a variety of audio/video media including: complete session videos, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, rehearsals, 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, click on the BUY button at the top of this page, call (800) - 668-4249, write to mwaldrep@aixrecords.com, or simply send $24.98 plus $5.95 for shipping and handling to:

AIX Records
2050 Granville Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025

THIS DISC WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2007

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