[SurroundSound] Re: PF Pompeii 40th Anniversary Edition

Thanks Grill for the detailed response, this definately answers most
of my questions!
I am donating, this is definately one of those things I was looking
for for a long time.
I remember there were rumors about a surround laserdisk version, but I
didnt see any real confirmation for that (apart for one site that has
a serial number for it),
Nobody seems to have it or know of its existence which is very odd...
So a blu-ray of the original film / quad is definately a holy grail
for me :)


On Jun 21, 1:01 pm, grill <gr...@index.hu> wrote:
> 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.imageshackdotus/img710/1337/pompeii22.jpg
>
> > > More at AFG members area.- Idézett szöveg elrejtése -
>
> > - Idézett szöveg megjelenítése -

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