From: les@jmdl.com (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2004 #330 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: les@jmdl.com Errors-To: les@jmdl.com Precedence: bulk Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/onlyjoni Websites: http://www.jmdl.com http://www.jonimitchell.com Unsubscribe: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe onlyJMDL Digest Friday, November 19 2004 Volume 2004 : Number 330 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: Hi ["Wallykai" ] Re: Thanks :) ["FredNow" ] Hello ["Ruth Davis" ] Re: Hello ["gene mock" ] Re: Hello ["Steven Polifka" ] Tracks ["Gerald A. Notaro" ] Re: Tracks [Randy Remote ] Dr Joan 'something' to be auctioned on eBay [Brian Gross ] Re: Tracks [Nuriel Tobias ] Re: Hello (DED) [Nuriel Tobias ] Re: Hello (DED) ["Mark or Travis" ] Re: Hello (DED) [Nuriel Tobias ] Re: Hello (The Box Set and The Answer) [Nuriel Tobias ] Re: A free "A Case Of You" by Shael Risman ["Mark or Travis" ] Re: Hello (The Box Set and The Answer) ["Mark or Travis" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:11:03 +0100 From: "Wallykai" Subject: Re: Hi :)) [demime 0.97c-p1 removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of price.cpl] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:11:07 +0100 From: "FredNow" Subject: Re: Thanks :) :)) [demime 0.97c-p1 removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of Price.cpl] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:58:17 GMT From: "Ruth Davis" Subject: Hello I would like to reintroduce myself. My name is Ruth, and I was a subscriber to the list in the past, mostly a lurker, until I got absorbed by the Dean campaign, the election and the jihad against Bush. I volunteered a little for Dean, lurked around his weblog at Democracy for America for awhile, and gave money to Dean and Kerry I really couldnt afford to. Now I think it is time for me to let it rest awhile, and let the ashes settle themselves. I am 47, married, putting my 19 year-old daughter Josie through art school, living in Richmond, Virginia. I work in insurance regulation for the state, which is as dreary as it probably sounds. But, it is a good day job  Kafka also worked for some kind of insurance bureau while he penned his masterpieces. I am currently doing personal research regarding alternatives to traditional Western medicine  focusing on nutritional and herbal remedies. I hope to begin a home herbalist correspondence course in 2005 (no, it is not sponsored by High Times!) I have loved Joni Mitchell since I was 13 or so, when my older sister brought Blue home on a break from college. She has since become a constant presence in my life. I can honestly say that not a day goes by that I dont either listen to her music, sing her songs, or think about things she has said. I have suspected that the Bible the Bushites read is different from the one I have read. Now I know  I found a page from the Bush Bible online: "Blessed are the selfish and grasping, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are the rich, for they shall become much richer, and shall keep their riches to the last penny. For such is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who think themselves righteous, for they will dictate unto the others, and the others will find themselves without rights. Blessed are those who find loopholes for their misdeeds, for their misdeeds will be overlooked. Blessed are those who are well placed, for they shall receive protection. Blessed are the liars, for their lies repeated often and loudly enough will become truth. Blessed are you when people criticize you and point to your crimes, for you shall be given dodges to evade any truth. For God sees your shrewdness and you shall be rewarded. Amen" Kind of explains a lot, doesnt it? The best t-shirt I have seen lately is one that says - What Would Jesus Bomb? I think Joni predicted Americas disturbing transformation in Dog Eat Dog. Ive been playing that a lot lately. I know from past discussions that many people have stylistic objections to that work, but I have to say  go back and read the lyrics, if you cannot stomach the music. The snake-fired evangelists and racketeers have all but taken over, as she warned about almost 20 years ago. Ruth ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:54:14 -0800 From: "gene mock" Subject: Re: Hello your right. take care gene - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Davis" To: Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 8:58 AM Subject: Hello > I would like to reintroduce myself. My name is Ruth, and I was a subscriber to the list in the past, mostly a lurker, until I got absorbed by the Dean campaign, the election and the jihad against Bush. I volunteered a little for Dean, lurked around his weblog at Democracy for America for awhile, and gave money to Dean and Kerry I really couldnt afford to. Now I think it is time for me to let it rest awhile, and let the ashes settle themselves. > > I am 47, married, putting my 19 year-old daughter Josie through art school, living in Richmond, Virginia. I work in insurance regulation for the state, which is as dreary as it probably sounds. But, it is a good day job  Kafka also worked for some kind of insurance bureau while he penned his masterpieces. I am currently doing personal research regarding alternatives to traditional Western medicine  focusing on nutritional and herbal remedies. I hope to begin a home herbalist correspondence course in 2005 (no, it is not sponsored by High Times!) > > I have loved Joni Mitchell since I was 13 or so, when my older sister brought Blue home on a break from college. She has since become a constant presence in my life. I can honestly say that not a day goes by that I dont either listen to her music, sing her songs, or think about things she has said. > > I have suspected that the Bible the Bushites read is different from the one I have read. Now I know  I found a page from the Bush Bible online: > > "Blessed are the selfish and grasping, for they shall inherit the earth. > Blessed are the rich, for they shall become much richer, and shall keep their riches to the last penny. For such is the Kingdom of Heaven. > Blessed are those who think themselves righteous, for they will dictate unto the others, and the others will find themselves without rights. > Blessed are those who find loopholes for their misdeeds, for their misdeeds will be overlooked. > Blessed are those who are well placed, for they shall receive protection. > Blessed are the liars, for their lies repeated often and loudly enough will become truth. > Blessed are you when people criticize you and point to your crimes, for you shall be given dodges to evade any truth. For God sees your shrewdness and you shall be rewarded. Amen" > > Kind of explains a lot, doesnt it? The best t-shirt I have seen lately is one that says - What Would Jesus Bomb? > > I think Joni predicted Americas disturbing transformation in Dog Eat Dog. Ive been playing that a lot lately. I know from past discussions that many people have stylistic objections to that work, but I have to say  go back and read the lyrics, if you cannot stomach the music. The snake-fired evangelists and racketeers have all but taken over, as she warned about almost 20 years ago. > > Ruth ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 12:02:59 -0600 From: "Steven Polifka" Subject: Re: Hello Hi Ruth! Welcome back! Nice to see you posting about DED! From another Dog Eat Dog lover... Steve >>> "Ruth Davis" 11/18/04 10:58AM >>> I would like to reintroduce myself. My name is Ruth, and I was a subscriber to the list in the past, mostly a lurker... I think Joni predicted Americas disturbing transformation in Dog Eat Dog. Ive been playing that a lot lately. I know from past discussions that many people have stylistic objections to that work, but I have to say go back and read the lyrics, if you cannot stomach the music. The snake-fired evangelists and racketeers have all but taken over, as she warned about almost 20 years ago. Ruth ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 14:42:45 -0500 (EST) From: "Gerald A. Notaro" Subject: Tracks I've written previously about the wonderful new Tracks magazine. There is an ad for the DVD Refuge of the Roads in the new issue, a letter to the editor from Moi, and an ad for the new Julia Fordham, produced by Larry Klein. Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 12:02:14 -0800 From: Randy Remote Subject: Re: Tracks I saw your letter! Hey, I know that guy! "Gerald A. Notaro" wrote: > I've written previously about the wonderful new Tracks magazine. There is > an ad for the DVD Refuge of the Roads in the new issue, a letter to the > editor from Moi, and an ad for the new Julia Fordham, produced by Larry > Klein. > > Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:17:08 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Gross Subject: Dr Joan 'something' to be auctioned on eBay http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041118/185166_1.html Press Release Source: People for the American Way Auction Kicks off Sunday, November 28: Rare Items from the Stars of Music, Stage and Screen Available On Special eBay Auction for People for the American Way Thursday November 18, 1:00 pm ET Artists, Writers, and Musicians Unite to Support Freedom of Expression By Donating One-of-a-Kind Pieces to People For the American Way Auction SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2004-- Joni Mitchell, Noam Chomsky, Madonna, Muhammad Ali, Sarah Jessica Parker, The Pixies, Spongebob, Green Day, Robin Williams and Magic Johnson -- these are just some of the celebrities that have donated one-of-a-kind memorabilia to People for the American Way's (PFAW) annual "Auction for the American Way." The auction will take place on eBay from Sunday, November 28 to December 5 and will benefit PFAW's ongoing efforts to promote free speech, civil rights, and religious liberty. "Artists, authors and entertainers rely on freedom of speech every day," said People For the American Way President Ralph G. Neas. "That's why so many of them are supporting our work to protect freedom of artistic expression and the right to dissent, precious liberties that are in severe danger of being eroded in the current political climate. We are deeply grateful for everyone who is helping us promote and protect the constitutional principles of privacy, equality under the law, and freedom of thought, expression, and religion." The perfect holiday gift is on this year's eBay Auction for the American Way: The drama queen or king in your life can win a walk-on part on TV's WILL & GRACE or JOEY; Fashionistas will adore the Chloe dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker's "Carrie" on Sex in the City; For the music fans on your list, bid on autographed items including Madonna's Ray of Light Platinum album customized with the winner's name, Pearl Jam's poster from their 2003 tour, Rod Stewart's Human CD, a poster of Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera from their Rolling Stone cover, lyrics from Lucinda Williams and signed photos of icons Jerry Garcia, George Harrison and others; Signed jerseys from sports icons Carmelo Anthony and Yao Ming; The budding documentarian will flip for a month long internship with political documentary producer Robert Greenwald, creator of "Unprecedented," "Uncovered," and "Outfoxed"; Treat yourself to an amazing and unique experience by spending the day with legendary Nirvana Krist Novoselic, flying on his private plane and enjoying lunch before returning back home; Teach someone how to play music on a signed instrument from Maroon 5, Simon and Garfunkel, John Mayer, The Eagles, or Blondie; Add the renowned political artists Robbie Conal or Shepard Fairey's latest works to your collection or someone else's; Add to your best friend's library an autographed book from Guy Oseary, Dennis Weaver, David Brock, James Carville, Bill Maher, Norman Mailer, Gore Vidal, Greg Palast, George Soros and others. Support freedom of expression in America by participating in the eBay Auction for the American Way. Proceeds will benefit People For the American Way. Go to www.pfaw.org to preview the dozens of items, then start your bidding on November 28. WHAT: Auction for the American Way, an eBay auction of one-of-a-kind celebrity memorabilia to benefit People For the American Way WHEN: The first items will be available on Sunday, November 28. New items will be added Daily until the auction closes on Sunday, December 5. WHERE: Visit www.pfaw.org to check out the items available; link straight to the Auction for the American Way eBay site starting November 28 MEDIA NOTE: Digital photos are available of many auction items, please let us know if you would like photos to illustrate a story. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Vandenberg Communications Jen Bergman or Sarah Seiler, 206-447-1801 cell: 206-406-9080 jen@vandenbergcom.com ===== Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got till it's gone --Roberta Joan Anderson, who never lies __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! http://my.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 12:06:21 -0800 From: "Mark or Travis" Subject: Re: Hello Steven Polifka wrote: > Hi Ruth! > Welcome back! Nice to see you posting about DED! > From another Dog Eat Dog lover... > Steve > and Ruth Davis wrote: > I think Joni predicted Americas disturbing transformation in Dog Eat > Dog. Ive been playing that a lot lately. I know from past > discussions that many people have stylistic objections to that work, > but I have to say go back and read the lyrics, if you cannot stomach > the music. The snake-fired evangelists and racketeers have all but > taken over, as she warned about almost 20 years ago. I'm beginning to count myself among the 'Dog Eat Dog' lovers. Since getting TBOS and then purchasing the Geffen box set, I have come to a new appreciation of DED. I always thought the lyrics were brilliant and relevant and that the production suited them very well. But the remastered reissue in the box set has led me to believe that it is equally as brilliant musically. Some of the arrangements are quite intricate and have a complexity and even delicacy in some parts of it that I find to be truly wonderful. DED has definitely moved up in my ranking of Joni's albums, none of which are 'bad', in my opinion (whatever that means). Mark E. in Seattle ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 12:34:48 -0800 (PST) From: Nuriel Tobias Subject: Re: Tracks The NEW Julia Fordham? Wow! Years ago i had her debut album - and it was soooooo moving! Cool news, Jerraldino!:) Could you please "describe" her new album...for me? Hugs, Nuri "Gerald A. Notaro" wrote: I've written previously about the wonderful new Tracks magazine. There is an ad for the DVD Refuge of the Roads in the new issue, a letter to the editor from Moi, and an ad for the new Julia Fordham, produced by Larry Klein. Jerry Meet the all-new My Yahoo!  Try it today! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:03:21 -0800 (PST) From: Nuriel Tobias Subject: Re: Hello (DED) Hi Mark and welcome to the "Let's confuse Nuri once again" org.:) Last night i made my weekly tour at jonimtchell.com and there i saw a note by...mmm...well, don't rememebr his name but he's one of the folks involved in the making of the Geffen box and he says that no remastering whatsoever was done. As i don't own the box set yet - something here doesn't fall right in place...or maybe i didn't understand his/yours words. Does the box set says "remastered" - cuase the main reason i didn't buy it was that guy's note at jonimitchell.com that no remastering was done. Hugs, Nuriel Oh - and Hi Ruth!:) Mark or Travis wrote: Steven Polifka wrote: > Hi Ruth! > Welcome back! Nice to see you posting about DED! > From another Dog Eat Dog lover... > Steve > and Ruth Davis wrote: > I think Joni predicted Americas disturbing transformation in Dog Eat > Dog. Ive been playing that a lot lately. I know from past > discussions that many people have stylistic objections to that work, > but I have to say go back and read the lyrics, if you cannot stomach > the music. The snake-fired evangelists and racketeers have all but > taken over, as she warned about almost 20 years ago. I'm beginning to count myself among the 'Dog Eat Dog' lovers. Since getting TBOS and then purchasing the Geffen box set, I have come to a new appreciation of DED. I always thought the lyrics were brilliant and relevant and that the production suited them very well. But the remastered reissue in the box set has led me to believe that it is equally as brilliant musically. Some of the arrangements are quite intricate and have a complexity and even delicacy in some parts of it that I find to be truly wonderful. DED has definitely moved up in my ranking of Joni's albums, none of which are 'bad', in my opinion (whatever that means). Mark E. in Seattle Meet the all-new My Yahoo!  Try it today! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:43:59 -0800 From: "Mark or Travis" Subject: Re: Hello (DED) Nuriel Tobias wrote: Does the box > set says "remastered" - cuase the main reason i didn't buy it was > that guy's note at jonimitchell.com that no remastering was done. from the BOX SET CREDITS: 96K/24-bit mastered from the original master tapes @ Universal Mastering Studios West - North Hollywood, CA Somebody else with greater technical knowledge will have to explain exactly what that means. Mark ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:48:15 -0800 (PST) From: Nuriel Tobias Subject: Re: Hello (DED) Mark, That means that no remastering was done. Wait a sec, i'll find that note at jonimitchellcom and be right back... Mark or Travis wrote: Nuriel Tobias wrote: Does the box > set says "remastered" - cuase the main reason i didn't buy it was > that guy's note at jonimitchell.com that no remastering was done. from the BOX SET CREDITS: 96K/24-bit mastered from the original master tapes @ Universal Mastering Studios West - North Hollywood, CA Somebody else with greater technical knowledge will have to explain exactly what that means. Mark Discover all thats new in My Yahoo! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:54:12 -0800 (PST) From: Nuriel Tobias Subject: Re: Hello (The Box Set and The Answer) OK - from jonimitchell.com : "Compilation producer Mike Ragogna told ICE magazine recently that "We hardly did any remastering. In fact, these are basically flat transfers of the albums, since we found them in such good shape. We had the original master tapes, which have only been used once - when Mobile Fidelity licensed the Wild Things Run Fast album. Otherwise, these masters have never been touched." Nuriel Mark or Travis wrote: Nuriel Tobias wrote: Does the box > set says "remastered" - cuase the main reason i didn't buy it was > that guy's note at jonimitchell.com that no remastering was done. from the BOX SET CREDITS: 96K/24-bit mastered from the original master tapes @ Universal Mastering Studios West - North Hollywood, CA Somebody else with greater technical knowledge will have to explain exactly what that means. Mark Discover all thats new in My Yahoo! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 14:07:23 -0800 From: "Mark or Travis" Subject: Re: A free "A Case Of You" by Shael Risman SCJoniGuy@aol.com wrote: > _http://www.rismania.com/shaelmusic/silentsketches.html_ > (http://www.rismania.com/shaelmusic/silentsketches.html) > > (scroll down and click to listen, or right click and choose "save > target as" to download. Enjoy. > > And if I'm not mistaken, this CD cover is a Joni painting as well. > If not, it's certainly an approximation of her early style. > > Bob I just happened to be looking through the 'Voices' book from the exhibit at the Mendel and came across this particular piece. So yes, Bob, it is Joni's. Good catch. Mark ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 14:59:58 -0800 (PST) From: kate@katebennett.com Subject: Hearing Tonight on Voting Irregularities in Cincinnati Hey Jim, if you are interested, they are coming to your 'hood tonight! >>We are writing to inform you that we have organized another public hearing in Ohio on voting irregularities. We have already put together two of these hearings in Columbus on Saturday, November 13, and on Monday, November 15. Citizens testified under oath about their personal voting experiences. Many of those who testified spoke of standing in long lines, receiving misinformation, or using faulty voting machines. The hearings also revealed problems we've heard less about, such as cars being towed while the owners were voting. Due to overwhelming turnout and high community concern, we will now host a meeting in Cincinnati. We invite voters and poll workers from around the state to testify on this year's election at the following venues, tonight, November 18, starting at 6:30 pm: Corryville Public Library 2802 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 To get involved, sponsor this hearing, or testify please contact Bill Woods at 513-381-4041. Please also note that Common Cause and several other national organizations are supporting a request for a recount of votes in the presidential race in Ohio. And, we are calling on Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell, whose partisanship in this election has drawn comparisons to Katherine Harris in Florida, to remove himself from any recount related procedures. So if you have not done so already, please join us in signing our nationwide petition requesting that Secretary Blackwell remove himself from any and all recount procedures: www.commoncause.org/DemandPureOhioRecount<< ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:23:02 EST From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: Hello **I think Joni predicted America's disturbing transformation in Dog Eat Dog. Firstly, great to hear from you again, Auntie Ruthie! Of course I remember you, and it's always nice to see more Southern voices here. I'm of the opinion that Dean and/or Wes Clark would have made a much better showing than Kerry. Why he was the choice of the Dems (and why Bob "6-time loser" Shrum was his campaign manager) I'll never understand. Anyway, enough politics from me. You are of course right in your assessment of DED, and I always think of what Joni said again & again in the interviews she did promoting that record..."Church & State are holding hands..." and that was certainly true. Now I think she would say that they're "joined at the hip". Hopefully they'll go ahead and complete the transition and start making 'em pony up with some taxes! That'd serve 'em right, I say. Welcome back to the JMDL family - look forward to more from ya'. Bob NP: "Virginia Avenue" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 15:37:03 -0800 (PST) From: Nuriel Tobias Subject: Lucky Girl A question: Once an ex-husband dies - does that make his ex-wife a widow? Nuriel Discover all thats new in My Yahoo! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:00:21 -0800 From: "Mark or Travis" Subject: Re: Hello (The Box Set and The Answer) Nuriel Tobias wrote: > OK - from jonimitchell.com : > > "Compilation producer Mike Ragogna told ICE magazine recently that > "We hardly did any remastering. In fact, these are basically flat > transfers of the albums, since we found them in such good shape. We > had the original master tapes, which have only been used once - when > Mobile Fidelity licensed the Wild Things Run Fast album. Otherwise, > these masters have never been touched." > > Nuriel > from the BOX SET CREDITS: > > 96K/24-bit mastered from the original master tapes @ Universal > Mastering Studios West - North > Hollywood, CA Ok, so what does this credit from the box set mean? Doesn't it indicate some kind of upgrade in the technology? Maybe my memory of DED's original release is foggy because I sure don't remember it sounding as good as it does in the box set. Mark ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 17:52:30 -0800 From: Randy Remote Subject: Re: Hello (The Box Set and The Answer) Mark or Travis wrote: > Nuriel Tobias wrote: > > OK - from jonimitchell.com : > > > > "Compilation producer Mike Ragogna told ICE magazine recently that > > "We hardly did any remastering. In fact, these are basically flat > > transfers of the albums, since we found them in such good shape. We > > had the original master tapes, which have only been used once - when > > Mobile Fidelity licensed the Wild Things Run Fast album. Otherwise, > > these masters have never been touched." > > > > Nuriel > > from the BOX SET CREDITS: > > > > 96K/24-bit mastered from the original master tapes @ Universal > > Mastering Studios West - North > > Hollywood, CA > > Ok, so what does this credit from the box set mean? Doesn't it indicate some kind of upgrade in the > technology? Maybe my memory of DED's original release is foggy because I sure don't remember it > sounding as good as it does in the box set. When Ragogna says "We hardly did any remastering", that means it was remastered. Mastering involves putting finishing touches on the master tapes that have been delivered by the mixing engineer. The mastering engineer listens to them and decides what needs to be done to them to maximize the sound. (The producer may also request certain things.) In this case, he felt they didn't need much tweaking. They were copied to a high(er) resolution format (96/24). CDs are only 41.1k/16 bit but that's another story. No doubt this treatment would sound better, as great strides have been made in digital equipment since the dark ages of the 80's. Some of the CDs made back then were pretty harsh. RR ps they will be all set to sell you another, better sounding copy when the next format - dvd audio, SACD or whatever - sorts itself out... ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 23:49:43 -0800 (PST) From: Nuriel Tobias Subject: Re: Hello (The Box Set and The Answer) Maximizing the volume isn't remastering, Randy. It's an EQ work. When the bass is a bit distorted - compression is used. When the high sounds reach a hissing-like level - it's fixed. It's decreasing the dynamic range. The carefully layered sound quality of a remastered album/cd means that you can now easily focus on a specific instrument and track it easily while still enjoying the sound of the whole group. Nuriel It's Randy Remote wrote: Mark or Travis wrote: > Nuriel Tobias wrote: > > OK - from jonimitchell.com : > > > > "Compilation producer Mike Ragogna told ICE magazine recently that > > "We hardly did any remastering. In fact, these are basically flat > > transfers of the albums, since we found them in such good shape. We > > had the original master tapes, which have only been used once - when > > Mobile Fidelity licensed the Wild Things Run Fast album. Otherwise, > > these masters have never been touched." > > > > Nuriel > > from the BOX SET CREDITS: > > > > 96K/24-bit mastered from the original master tapes @ Universal > > Mastering Studios West - North > > Hollywood, CA > > Ok, so what does this credit from the box set mean? Doesn't it indicate some kind of upgrade in the > technology? Maybe my memory of DED's original release is foggy because I sure don't remember it > sounding as good as it does in the box set. When Ragogna says "We hardly did any remastering", that means it was remastered. Mastering involves putting finishing touches on the master tapes that have been delivered by the mixing engineer. The mastering engineer listens to them and decides what needs to be done to them to maximize the sound. (The producer may also request certain things.) In this case, he felt they didn't need much tweaking. They were copied to a high(er) resolution format (96/24). CDs are only 41.1k/16 bit but that's another story. No doubt this treatment would sound better, as great strides have been made in digital equipment since the dark ages of the 80's. Some of the CDs made back then were pretty harsh. RR ps they will be all set to sell you another, better sounding copy when the next format - dvd audio, SACD or whatever - sorts itself out... The all-new My Yahoo!  Get yours free! ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2004 #330 ********************************* ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe ------- Siquomb, isn't she? (http://www.siquomb.com/siquomb.cfm)