Raising Sand in HD
Posted by: gone on 24 April 2009
I recently downloaded the 24/96 version of Raising Sand, as I wanted to see what the format was like on more mainstream music - one hopes that the available catalogue will expand soon.
Now, I have to say I was not a great fan of this CD when it came out - Alison Krauss' voice is in the same league as Emmylou Harris and I find them both a bit wearing - and the production gave a rather turgid feel the the music.
But the new format really wakes it up. I don't know if it has been remixed, or if it's just the 'better' format, but I'd recommend it. Much easier to follow the two vocals, more emotion in Plant's voice - he seems to be smiling a lot - makes me smile too.
Very encouraging for me, as a download virgin
Cheers
John
Now, I have to say I was not a great fan of this CD when it came out - Alison Krauss' voice is in the same league as Emmylou Harris and I find them both a bit wearing - and the production gave a rather turgid feel the the music.
But the new format really wakes it up. I don't know if it has been remixed, or if it's just the 'better' format, but I'd recommend it. Much easier to follow the two vocals, more emotion in Plant's voice - he seems to be smiling a lot - makes me smile too.
Very encouraging for me, as a download virgin
Cheers
John