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• RE: You're missing a critical point: it isn't just picture quality & format capacity, it's also about content! - Kal Rubinson 18:32:51 08/10/08 (4)
  In Reply to: RE: You're missing a critical point: it isn't just picture quality & format capacity, it's also about content! posted by Audiophilander on August 10, 2008 at 13:53:31

  Nope. I cannot abide Neil Young, regardless of the sound quality.
  
  Kal
  
  
  

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  • RE: You're missing a critical point: it isn't just picture quality & format capacity, it's also about content! - Peter H-son 10:25:02 08/11/08 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: You're missing a critical point: it isn't just picture quality & format capacity, it's also about content! posted by Kal Rubinson on August 10, 2008 at 18:32:51

    At least Neil Young did something. The Stones have done nothing of value since Brian Jones. And they had the unbelievably poor taste of not only write, but record Angie! What an embarassment.
    
    Shine A Light by Martin "let's-see-what-European-movie-I-can-swipe" Scorsese must have a lot of shiny pictures to look at to compensate for the kitsch in it. But then, in this age of Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, shiny surface is everything.
    
    I think you have disqualified yourself from all debates concerning taste.
    
    

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    • RE: You're missing a critical point: it isn't just picture quality & format capacity, it's also about content! - Kal Rubinson 13:39:42 08/11/08 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: You're missing a critical point: it isn't just picture quality & format capacity, it's also about content! posted by Peter H-son on August 11, 2008 at 10:25:02

      You are probably right. I have little taste for all rock/pop music and only sample it from time to time. Some are palatable and some are not. None, to me, are essential.
      
      Kal
      
      

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  • You certainly have a right to hold an unfavorable opinion of Mr. Young, but you're still evading the point! - Audiophilander 21:25:42 08/10/08 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: You're missing a critical point: it isn't just picture quality & format capacity, it's also about content! posted by Kal Rubinson on August 10, 2008 at 18:32:51

    This isn't just about Neil Young's well hyped upcoming release, Kal, it's about the availability of archived classic rock performances on Blu-ray. Personally, I'm not concerned about anyone's opinion of Neil Young; I was providing information for folks who might be interested in this music news and hadn't picked up on it elsewhere. Obviously I'm excited about this pending release, and it is BIG news regardless of your opinion of Mr. Young, but I was unaware that I'd need a parade permit and an umbrella just to cope with stormy outbursts.

    FTR, I'm not enamored of a plethora of musical artists, but that's a personal taste issue. If I were highlighting a future musical release of some import I'd try to remain objective and pumped about the possibilities even if effusive praise seemed premature. I'm of the opinion that a popular artist's unreleased work shouldn't be negatively prejudged; it should be anticipated and evaluated fairly when officially released, with as little personal bias as possible elicited from the reviewer.

    Lots of folks could probably explain to you why Neil Young's music appeals to them, but I doubt that would have any impact on your appreciation of the artist or his music, now would it? While not everything Neil pens is my 'cuppa' tea either, much of his work is remarkably poignant and poetic, but that's not the issue. Let's just say, For What It's Worth (pun intended), that Young's work is an acquired taste and this massive set will probably be acquired by most Crazy Horse, Buffalo Springfield and CSN&Y fans who have access to a Blu-ray player.

    All of the die-hard Blu-ray fans looking for something unique and never before released on any high-definition format should be rejoicing at this prospect as well.

    Finally, I have no idea why you're so strongly prejudiced against Mr. Young's music, nor do I want to know the reason (especially if your bias is political in nature). OTOH, I'd hope that your experience as an impartial reviewer of gear has kept you current enough on the music side of the business to acknowledge the fact that "Bernard Shaky" is a stickler for perfection when it comes to presenting his music honestly to the public (more so than most of his contemporaries). That should account for something on a board where the majority of discussions veer toward picture and sound quality issues.

    AuPh
    
    

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    Edits: 08/10/08
    • RE: You certainly have a right to hold an unfavorable opinion of Mr. Young, but you're still evading the point! - Kal Rubinson 08:27:49 08/11/08 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: You certainly have a right to hold an unfavorable opinion of Mr. Young, but you're still evading the point! posted by Audiophilander on August 10, 2008 at 21:25:42

      OK. First, my bias is purely aesthetic.
      
      Second, I'd like to see as much effort lavished on NEW recordings.
      
      Kal
      
      
      

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