John McEuen & Jimmy Ibbotson - Nitty Gritty Surround
Price: $24.98
with:
The String Wizards -
Jonathan McEuen, Guitar
Rick Cunha, Guitar
Randy Tico, Bass
Jim Christie, Drums & Percussion
Phil Salazar, Fiddle
Tom Corbett, Mandolin
Matt Cartsonis, Mandolin

Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum

Special Guest Artist - Jennifer Warnes

songlist: (Click on a link to audition a track) features:
  • Recorded in 96 kHz/24 Bits
  • Compatible with DVD-Audio and DVD-Video players
  • Multiple Camera Angle Video
  • Alternate Mixes "Stage" and "Audience" POV
  • PCM Stereo 96 kHz/24 Bit Mix
  • Extensive Interactive Liner Notes on the Performers, Session and Technical Info
  • Complete information on the DVD format, 5.1 channel surround and Setup Instructions

AIX Records 80008

Consumer and Reviewer Comments

  • "The sound is rich and warm yet very detailed. The surround effects seem entirely natural and are not startling. One feels like an audience member granted a seat on stage with the performers. " Rad Bennett - Ultra Audio

  • If you only buy one DVD in your life, this is the one!
    April 24, 2002 Reviewer: Kent Oden from Newhall, CA United States

    After listening to the music of John McEuen for 35 years, I have learned that it just continues to get better with each concert and with each recording. When I purchased the DVD, I did not have the capability to listen to the 5.1 surround sound. I admit it sounded great. However, I actually purchased the equipment for 5.1 just to listen to this DVD at its best. It was well worth the money. The sound in unbeatable. Jim Ibbotson is terrific, maybe at his best. The multiple camera angles are a great feature, as well as the interviews. It is great to see John and Ibby team up with the String Wizards. My recommendation is to buy everything that is associated with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen, Jim Ibbotson and Jonathan McEuen. However, start by buying two copies of this DVD - you will certainly wear one out from repeated use (yes, I have two myself). My only frustration is that I cannot find the words to convey how great this DVD really is.


General Information

In November of 2000, two of the founding members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and some of their friends got together on the stage at the historic Fox Theater in Hanford, California to record this ground breaking DVD-Audio/Video disc. With only unamplified acoustic instruments in hand and their voices to support themselves, they sat in a circle, played bluegrass music and traditional folk tunes all day for cameras and high-resolution recording equipment. The MLP 5.1 channel surround mix immerses the listener in the sound of mandolin, guitar, fiddle, banjo and harmonizing vocals. Listers can select an "audience", "stage" or "stereo" mix while viewing multiple camera angle video. Instrumentals and lots of singing were the order of the day, capped by two songs by master songwriter and singer Jennifer Warnes!.

About the Recording Approach

This recording is NOT an attempt to "document" a live recording of John McEuen and friends, but instead an exploration of high-resolution recording coupled with alternative ways of presenting 5.1 channel surround mixes. While both an "audience" and "stage" mix are included on the disc on the DVD-Video side, 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 are placed in the middle of ensemble and hear the sound of the instruments coming from all directions. 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. The other side is formated as a DVD-Audio disc complete with the MLP encoded 96 kHz/24 bit "stage" mix and a stereo PCM 96 kHz/24 bit mix compatible with all DVD players.



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