[SurroundSound] Re: PF Pompeii 40th Anniversary Edition

From AFG forum:

"A good friend and I have been working on this project for quite
sometime. We have contacted Adrian Maben (who has been very kind to
us) Paul Bertault, Phil Borak and others who were involved with the
original film ad quadraphonic mix. Our goal is to present the film as
it would have been back in the 70s. We have done a mad amount of
research trying to make this the best version release to date. We need
donations to transfer the quad soundtrack. It's on an oddball format
(4 Track CinemaScope) and we have to take it to a studio here in LA
for transfer. More details to come. Still at work!"

"The project is off to a great start, but we cant do it alone. We need
your guys' help!! Its going to cost us almost $1000 to get this thing
completed. We're well on our way, but we need donations! Anything you
can contribute would be welcome, even $1! I know every one in the
Floyd community is probably hurting financially right now (Thanks Rog,
for The Wall tour...) And just a disclaimer: I am not the one
spearheading this project, I am the middle man. One of the big reasons
I am involved with this project, is to impress a very cute girl at
work! That and I want to hear the infamous quad mix.....

John: There could very well be a blu-ray version of this that comes
out. We are transferring the audio at 192Khz/24 bit, and the
mastermind behind this project is a big blu-ray advocate. I will talk
with him and see what he thinks.

It all comes down to whether or not we can get the funds together and
meet our deadline....."

"We have contacted Maben, and he has been very helpful. But he is not
directly involved with this project. This is not to be an 'official'
DVD of any kind. This is a by the fans - for the fans project, to
preserve a piece of history. Universal Music and Maben currently have
no plans for a blu-ray or anniversary edition of the film, and it
seems the Floyd have no interest in the film either. After the release
of the directors cut, I am not sure if we would want another version
of this film from Maben. Once completed, the film will be distributed
on the internet through some of those torrent sites.... Not Yeeshkul,
unfortunately. If you would like to donate, but are unwilling to
download, PM me and I will mail you a copy free of charge.

Since neither Nick Mason, or Adrian Maben seem know if the multitracks
or quad masters for this film still exist, this could quite possibly
be the only chance we have to hear a multi channel mix of this film."

"In the event we don't raise the needed funds, we will issue refunds
immediately in the way the money was originally received."

"As of today, we only need 400 more dollars to get this completed.
We're really really close. Tell your families, friends, neighbors, and
other fellow Floyd fans!!! I know we can pull this off! We have a
deadline of June 25th. If you care to donate, that is when we need it
by. Thank you to everyone so far for your support. It's appreciated!"

On jún. 21, 08:54, flytomars <flytom...@gmail.com> wrote:
> This looks a bit dodgy-
> Is it privately made, or something sanctioned by the band? (I hardly
> believe the band dont have the cash for it)
> I gather it is a project somewhat like the WYWH anniverssary that was done
> here?
> Someone found a private copy of the film and wants to convert it? (to what?
> blu ray? DVD?)
> Is there equipment that can decode this quad? (is it the same as QS / SQ or
> different? I read somewhere it is left / right /front center / rear?)
> Why didnt the ultra expensive Yes blu ray have a quad decoded channel,
> instead it has a horrific upmix from the mono channel?
> Also- I got the rolling stones DVD - ladies and gentlement- the rolling
> stones, it comes with a reproduction of the poster, which says - "for the
> first time ever- presented in quad sound!"  and this is from 1974, how does
> this bode with pompeii being done in 72?
> So many questions, I hope all of them will get an answer here as this
> really interests me :)
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, June 19, 2012 7:43:29 PM UTC+3, grill wrote:
> >http://img710.imageshackdot us/img710/1337/pompeii22.jpg
>
> > More at AFG members area.- Idézett szöveg elrejtése -
>
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