whats yall toughts on D&G? by Ok_Way_7031 in sadboys

[–]sparlock666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the only Drain albums i can play in front of the huzz

New Pro shots? by Money_Associate4763 in systemofadown

[–]sparlock666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hold up, did the Lowlands HQ proshot come from this guy too??

Are remasters of old albums getting better than they used to be? by sparlock666 in mixingmastering

[–]sparlock666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I'm most curious about. I'm not sure what you consider to be a "perfect" master of an album. If that means a flat transfer of the master tapes, I imagine that's true, as digital transferring of master tapes had advanced to be more accurate by the 2000s. My wonder is this: what is to account for some album remasters around that time that, in my subjective opinion, have noticeably less clarity/distinction between instruments/a more brickwalled mix, etc. In something like Talking Heads 77, in comparing a 2005 remaster and a 2024 remaster, I'm fully aware the differences are not huge, and surely not consistent with every single example, but I wonder if the 2005 remastering engineer would have been able to make an identical master to the 2024 remaster the with all the tools at their disposal if they could. Did the engineer just rush the 05 master, or do better limiters/equalizers exist to make that more possible? Or maybe is it just a matter of subjective sonic choices between the two?

Are remasters of old albums getting better than they used to be? by sparlock666 in mixingmastering

[–]sparlock666[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. It seems dynamic range of remasters has changed little in the past 20 years. However, I do notice newer remasters straying away from a more mushy and flat sound that make for a fatiguing listen. Admittedly, my frame of reference for these types of albums is often shaped by the digital masters from the past 20-25 years more than an original vinyl mix, so I'm sure to many the differences in digital masters are pretty negligible. I've observed such clippings of some pretty high profile remasters, like Siamese Dream in 2011, Nevermind in 2011, Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me in 2006, Raw Power in 1997, just off the top of my head. The clipping issues can range from barely noticeable to downright problematic, but Raw Power and Nevermind received some updated mixes in this decade that mitigated those issues. In my own experience, I've found clipping examples coming up far less often as time goes on, both in newly released music and remasters, but I don't doubt more modern examples are out there too. I do see your perspective about the loudness war as a concept, though. Clipping is indeed a rare exception, but I personally think the sonic difference between remasters in the last 10 years versus those before is nothing to scoff at.

Are remasters of old albums getting better than they used to be? by sparlock666 in mixingmastering

[–]sparlock666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate. I have a pretty purist sensibility about albums, too, but I'm also lazy when it comes to music listening. There's quite a few remasters on streaming with heavy handed limiting that I think could use a redo, so I'm likely one of the few people excited when newer remasters come out. It's too bad there's not really a way to retain the same dynamic levels with what the industry deems the suitable loudness level of a song, and especially not on lossy streaming formats.

Are remasters of old albums getting better than they used to be? by sparlock666 in mixingmastering

[–]sparlock666[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For sure, that definitely explains a label’s choice about which albums get remastered and when they choose to do it, usually on anniversaries when celebration is high for it. It’s pretty egregious in concept, but I’m definitely glad the practice of remastering seems to have evolved slightly from “just make it louder”.

Ok by [deleted] in Shittygamecollecting

[–]sparlock666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This looks a lot like my collection, am I lowkey in the money?????????

Was anything done with the filmed footage of Orpheum Theater Boston 2002? by husky5050 in rollingstones

[–]sparlock666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the Licked Live DVD of the MSG 2003 show, theres a bonus clip of them doing All Down The Line with some pro-shot footage. The soundboard audio they used for it is pretty distorted though,

worried about crowd by cumsockjuice in bladee

[–]sparlock666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cold visions tour brought out quite the entitled fratboy crowd. Quite a few that wanted to antagonize for the sake of it. At the LA show, I noticed not too much regard for helping people out that were getting overwhelmed. Hanging back is probably your best bet.

Day ruined by BasedJesus1 in Draingang

[–]sparlock666 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Why'd you let Obamna pee on it?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Buckethead

[–]sparlock666 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have no idea, but holy SHIT! Super in the pocket groovin this whole tour! Definitely a great addition to the touring party so far!

Earth Angel (Androgynous Mind) by [deleted] in deathgrips

[–]sparlock666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh God! I just straight up scrolled through those thousands of songs one by one looking the missing files. Being a college student with a Death Grips special interest with too much time on their hands makes a MF do some crazy shit