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The issue of annoyingly, lifeless, over-compressed CDs pops up all too
often in this NG.
I think it's about time we stop complaining and actually do something to
fight back.
As we all know, our business is a buzzword-driven one. So all we need to
do is coin a new buzzword to describe the un-squashed sound we all love,
and spread the word.
Cancel that, you don't even need to invent one, because I just did!!!
And the Buzzword is:
"Cinematic Sound"
Like, you know, when you're at the cinema and the dialog is at a certain
volume, and, you know, a sound effect comes in and it's like
***BOOOM***, like, you know, just big, much much louder than the rest
and it grabs your attention big time because there's this sudden level
change that just leaves you breathless, know what I mean?
Well, this is how a great mastering engineer can get a CD to sound... He
can give you that "Cinematic Sound", with lots of difference between the
quiet parts and the loud ones!
Yes sir, we FINALLY have the technology to do that!! This is truly
exciting stuff!!!
Mastering engineers, be sure to charge extra for your new "Cinematic
Sound" service!
"Yeah we can do both: either the usual CD sound or Cinematic Sound, for
just a couple hundred dollars extra".
If the buzzword catches on, we can form a committee, make up a logo and
license it for a fee (CDs on which the logo shall appear _must_ have an
average RMS level of -12dB or lower).
A standard writing will be included saying something like: "This disc is
compatible with all existing CD players. To fully appreciate Cinematic
Sound (TM), this CD should be played at a slightly louder volume than
standard CDs. Please check your equipment's user manual on how to raise
the volume".
Trust me, we can build a whole business on this!! Before you know, the
labels will be releasing their CDs remastered with "Cinematic Sound"!
Cinematic Sound will save the whole industry, not to mention the f@#*ing
music!!!
--
Jazzman DX7II - 01/W - S3000XL - Ion
" Without geometry, life is pointless "
The issue of annoyingly, lifeless, over-compressed CDs pops up all too
often in this NG.
I think it's about time we stop complaining and actually do something to
fight back.
As we all know, our business is a buzzword-driven one. So all we need to
do is coin a new buzzword to describe the un-squashed sound we all love,
and spread the word.
Cancel that, you don't even need to invent one, because I just did!!!
And the Buzzword is:
"Cinematic Sound"
Like, you know, when you're at the cinema and the dialog is at a certain
volume, and, you know, a sound effect comes in and it's like
***BOOOM***, like, you know, just big, much much louder than the rest
and it grabs your attention big time because there's this sudden level
change that just leaves you breathless, know what I mean?
Well, this is how a great mastering engineer can get a CD to sound... He
can give you that "Cinematic Sound", with lots of difference between the
quiet parts and the loud ones!
Yes sir, we FINALLY have the technology to do that!! This is truly
exciting stuff!!!
Mastering engineers, be sure to charge extra for your new "Cinematic
Sound" service!
"Yeah we can do both: either the usual CD sound or Cinematic Sound, for
just a couple hundred dollars extra".
If the buzzword catches on, we can form a committee, make up a logo and
license it for a fee (CDs on which the logo shall appear _must_ have an
average RMS level of -12dB or lower).
A standard writing will be included saying something like: "This disc is
compatible with all existing CD players. To fully appreciate Cinematic
Sound (TM), this CD should be played at a slightly louder volume than
standard CDs. Please check your equipment's user manual on how to raise
the volume".
Trust me, we can build a whole business on this!! Before you know, the
labels will be releasing their CDs remastered with "Cinematic Sound"!
Cinematic Sound will save the whole industry, not to mention the f@#*ing
music!!!
--
Jazzman DX7II - 01/W - S3000XL - Ion
" Without geometry, life is pointless "