hit by traffic, I got spun off topic. might leave a mark

Posted by beach cruiser (A) on May 19, 2019 at 22:53:40

In Reply to: Good remastered versions of "John Barleycorn..." posted by FenderLover on May 19, 2019 at 20:49:36:

Really like that album, I bought a copy when it first came out, back when record stores were main stream, and never noticed any sonic problems.

But then, I am not super critical once the music plays. I do appreciate the things I lean here from those that are more discriminating.

The very mention of the band triggers some thoughts;

Traffic was such a strong band, even now, it is used to kick off the highest grossing movie of all time.

The new avengers movie kicks off with a traffic song, as the movie opens, traffic playing MR. Fantasy tells its tale, setting the scene. A sledge hammer opening, the creative team on this big of a project are not just some people who just happened to be in the same room.

I mention this because I think the super hero genre might be shunned by some here, and I feel that reasonable.

After all, I don't read comic books, so why should I seek a movie adapted from a comic book.
Plus, I am far from the age where I am comforted by an imaginary all powerful hero who will protect me in my powerless childhood.

I went for fun, and to see a big deal movie, the fact that it was filmed in the IMAX format and projected in three D, told me it was not just another product. Pus, I read some reviews.

Besides, some of my favorite movies were adapted. From books, plays, musicals, other movies, whatever, it seems comic books are a kind of story board already, where all the stories end up anyway. Why be a snob about adaptation of material at this point.

Getting hit with traffic playing "mr fantasy" with theatre (imax certified) sound,in a big hall, as the vivid film opened, certainly put me in a receptive mood for enjoyment, on top of the shared communal excitement of attending the theatrical event .

I don't think they still have a big old altec lansing voice of the theatre behind the screen today, but it still sounds good. Few places i attend sound better then my home stereo, but this eclipsed my sound. It soon faded into soudtrack, as the visual format took center stage, but i thoughtI would mention it. An easter egg for old hi fi traffic fans.

I treasure my old memory of seeing traffic, once . The band was in fine form, and to me, every song was a hit, since they ony played original songs, a greatest hits concert, and a story for another time.

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Topic - Good remastered versions of "John Barleycorn..." - FenderLover 20:49:36 05/19/19 (16)

There's a new box set coming out this month - padreken 21:52:46 05/20/19 (4)

RE: There's a new box set coming out this month - Sondek 08:18:56 05/21/19 (0)

Thank you! Must have. (nt) - Vinyl Valet 06:31:32 05/21/19 (0)

RE: Last Exit isn't included. - kitch29 05:33:33 05/21/19 (0)

Reviews will be interesting! - FenderLover 21:57:32 05/20/19 (0)

I have an orange and black UA pressing... - viridian 07:06:31 05/20/19 (0)

hit by traffic, I got spun off topic. might leave a mark - beach cruiser 22:53:40 05/19/19 (3)

I regret this posted above other replys - beach cruiser 02:36:13 05/20/19 (2)

I also regret the spelling - beach cruiser 02:39:14 05/20/19 (1)

No probs! - FenderLover 06:52:19 05/20/19 (0)

I have two pressings of this LP... - EdAInWestOC 21:11:25 05/19/19 (5)

You must have earliest UA (black and orange label, 1970) - FenderLover 01:42:24 05/20/19 (4)

Island-Nippon/Victor issue - FenderLover 01:54:44 05/20/19 (3)

Here...try this - EdAInWestOC 20:51:37 05/20/19 (2)

RE: Here...try this - MAS 13:41:02 05/27/19 (0)

Whoa! Check that link! - FenderLover 04:51:45 05/21/19 (0)

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hit by traffic, I got spun off topic. might leave a mark - beach cruiser 22:53:40 05/19/19 (3)

I regret this posted above other replys - beach cruiser 02:36:13 05/20/19 (2)

I also regret the spelling - beach cruiser 02:39:14 05/20/19 (1)

No probs! - FenderLover 06:52:19 05/20/19 (0)

hit by traffic, I got spun off topic. might leave a mark

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