Forbidden Planet (Re: Jean-Michelle, Vangelis)

[J.D.McEachin]

At 07:58 PM 3/19/99 -0600, Bill Layer wrote:

>(though I doubt there'll ever be another as freaky as Forbidden
>>Planet's).
>
>Have you heard the original vinyl press of that soundtrack? It's almost
>beyond belief what they acheived on that recording. The Theremin cuts
>through the orchestra like a straightrazor... dominates it, totally,
>without obscuring it. It's honestly terrifying with the right
reproduction... 

Sorry, can't listen to vinyl that long - all those high energy transients
(snap, crackle, & pop) fatigue my ears too quickly.  I'd rather listen to
the CD & protect my hearing.  What's the use of extended frequency response
if the medium destroys your ability to hear it?

JDM