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Who? Retired sound engineer who loves music from the 60's & early 70's.
What? My aim is to make rare stuff publicly available again with the best possible sound quality.
Prof.,. Ever since you did a rip / remaster of Black Sabbath's Fontana "Evil Woman" single back in 2012 I was hoping that you'd somehow put you hand to Paranoid. Little did I anticipate such a thing as your Demix / Remix process back then. Once again you have lifted the sonic veil off of what was hidden on the tape. I went directly to the title track because nowhere is that "muffled" heavy handed bass ( I always guessed that the bass was recorded line direct throughout the session ... Nothing more horrible that relegating the bass as an afterthought in the recording process) more prevalent in obstructing everything else. It now has breathing and wiggle room for all of the other recorded elements to shine I'm not a hardcore Sabbath fan but a few of their albums, such as "Paranoid" are important to me as well as others and worth the energy you've put into it . Thanks for yet another miracle.
Prof, I forgot to mention that I think it's real cool how you reverted the ending of War Pigs back from the sped up ending that Rodger Bain & Tom Allom created to the speed of the rest of the recording. I'm sure the purist are flipping out but it wasn't originally intended anyway.
Far out. This sounds mean! When the wife goes out tomorrow, I'm going to crank this up. I never heard it sound so defined, and didn't think it was possible.
Never listened to this album from a good source, just accepted that it sounded a bit of the era and hence a bit flat sonically. Now this sounds good and what the material is worthy of! Very nice.
I haven't listened to this album for over fifty years. I'm amazed by how much I'm enjoying it. It sounds fantastic - I can't compare it with any other version, and I know I don't have to. All the kickings this album got seem totally misplaced. Who cares if the lyrics are dumb? This isn't Paul Simon! They're sung from the gut, which is what matters. It's a surprisingly melodic and musical album - no atonal shrieking din - with more variety than I remember. And it's not depressing, another surprise, given the lyrics and its reputation as a downer album. Everyone's in tune and on the beat, and it's an effort not to air guitar. It's a freaking blast, forty-two minutes of monster freakery, and thank you for getting it to us with fresh ears, all these years later.
You did a great job on this remix. Always thought the original mix was a bit flat/muddy. Sounds like a veil has been lifted. Brutal, menacing and powerful. Thank you.
I see from the pictures included with this download that Bill Ward is playing a Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum. Which is a metal and very bright drum (and coincidentally, the most recorded snare drum in history, ANNNDDDD my favorite 😁). Pity you could never hear it until this mix! Turns out, there is an incredible snare drum on this recording. Thank you so very much for fixing this great record! I had no idea it could sound this wonderful. Much love from Mississippi ❤️
thanks, prof! - antonyj
ReplyDeleteThanks Prof. This one should prove interesting as it's one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteNo more war pigs have the power. Excellent. Thanks, Prof!
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thanks a lot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift, allowing us to hear an all-timer like this LP from a slightly different pov. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Prof. Stoned!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks prof.
ReplyDeleteProf.,. Ever since you did a rip / remaster of Black Sabbath's Fontana "Evil Woman" single back in 2012 I was hoping that you'd somehow put you hand to Paranoid. Little did I anticipate such a thing as your Demix / Remix process back then.
ReplyDeleteOnce again you have lifted the sonic veil off of what was hidden on the tape.
I went directly to the title track because nowhere is that "muffled" heavy handed bass ( I always guessed that the bass was recorded line direct throughout the session ... Nothing more horrible that relegating the bass as an afterthought in the recording process) more prevalent in obstructing everything else. It now has breathing and wiggle room for all of the other recorded elements to shine
I'm not a hardcore Sabbath fan but a few of their albums, such as "Paranoid" are important to me as well as others and worth the energy you've put into it .
Thanks for yet another miracle.
Nice! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Prof!
ReplyDeleteMan you never stop amazing and interesting me, please go on!
ReplyDeleteA big Thank You for another great work you've done, cheers Karl
ReplyDeleteFUCK YES!
ReplyDeleteOh boy -- can't wait to hear this one! Always disappointed by the early Black Sabbath mixes and even more by the remasters. Vol 4 please!!
ReplyDelete(as heard on the CD reissues that is, including the Castle releases as you indicated)
DeleteI tried my hand at demixing Wheels of Confusion from Vol 4 last year, but found the result not satisfactory. So, that's not happening.
Deletelegendary prof!
ReplyDeleteI hadn’t listen to this album for 40 years ( I am not very fond of that band), but it’s a very good job
ReplyDeleteHoly shit, that sounds great. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your amazing work Prof. Stoned! It sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you Prof, I was just thinking about this album today, and how it sounds. I look forward to this.
ReplyDeleteProf, I forgot to mention that I think it's real cool how you reverted the ending of War Pigs back from the sped up ending that Rodger Bain & Tom Allom created to the speed of the rest of the recording. I'm sure the purist are flipping out but it wasn't originally intended anyway.
ReplyDeleteIt's much better, isn't it? I remember thinking when I first heard the quad LP 20 years ago, "there's nothing wrong with this ending, at all".
DeleteI didn't even realize there was a Quadrophonic version... Cool insight.
DeleteFar out. This sounds mean! When the wife goes out tomorrow, I'm going to crank this up.
ReplyDeleteI never heard it sound so defined, and didn't think it was possible.
Thanks prof for this. Sounds amazing. Any chance of having a look at raw power
ReplyDeleteI actually toyed around with it last year, but it's a turd.
DeleteSorry I asked 😔 I figured if anyone could do anything with it. You'd be the man
DeleteI mean your remixes are incredible so I hope you can do something because you are the best.
DeleteDamn - I get a prompt indicating "too many people have downloaded it recently" and to try later - very well done indeed, Prof, and thank you!
ReplyDeleteaahh, there we go - got it; great thanks, absolutely essential bit, this!
Deletethis sounds impossibly immediate...all instruments sound perfect...amazing work as always prof! many thanks!
ReplyDeletemikeL
Cool, Thanks!
ReplyDeleteFantastic remix. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, thanks Prof!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great. You have a knack, Professor! Bring on Are You Experienced!!
ReplyDeleteSounds great - thanks Prof!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, thanks Prof!
ReplyDeleteNever listened to this album from a good source, just accepted that it sounded a bit of the era and hence a bit flat sonically. Now this sounds good and what the material is worthy of! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteNever satisfied with this before, as I have the 1996, 2009 and 2016 remasters. Thanks for this masterful work.
ReplyDeleteWow, it sounds really good, but still faithfull to the source. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Prof., excellent sound for a classic album!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this and for your work turning Live at Montreux into a listenable mix. Superb!
ReplyDeleteI haven't listened to this album for over fifty years. I'm amazed by how much I'm enjoying it. It sounds fantastic - I can't compare it with any other version, and I know I don't have to. All the kickings this album got seem totally misplaced. Who cares if the lyrics are dumb? This isn't Paul Simon! They're sung from the gut, which is what matters. It's a surprisingly melodic and musical album - no atonal shrieking din - with more variety than I remember. And it's not depressing, another surprise, given the lyrics and its reputation as a downer album. Everyone's in tune and on the beat, and it's an effort not to air guitar. It's a freaking blast, forty-two minutes of monster freakery, and thank you for getting it to us with fresh ears, all these years later.
ReplyDeleteGreat album, great band. Thanks for all the hard work on this one!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for sharing prof! Great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your efforts.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on this remix. Always thought the original mix was a bit flat/muddy. Sounds like a veil has been lifted. Brutal, menacing and powerful. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Prof. I'm looking forward to this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks! What a treat.
ReplyDeletetyvm prof
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a scholar and a gentleman, many thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you, good Sir!
ReplyDeleteFantastic. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeletemany thanks professor...
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the Upgrade Professor Stoned!!! I love "Electric Funeral", it's one of my favourite Songs!
ReplyDeleteThanks
ReplyDeleteThanks, Prof. You did a great job of lifting the veil off these tracks.
ReplyDelete-David S.
Awesome! Thanks Professor!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job - Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou made me addicted again.....Thanks
ReplyDeleteSo good! Thanks, Professor.
ReplyDeleteThanks Professor
ReplyDeleteOMG - You are a genius! Thanks for all this great work.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Professor!
ReplyDeleteI see from the pictures included with this download that Bill Ward is playing a Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum. Which is a metal and very bright drum (and coincidentally, the most recorded snare drum in history, ANNNDDDD my favorite 😁). Pity you could never hear it until this mix! Turns out, there is an incredible snare drum on this recording. Thank you so very much for fixing this great record! I had no idea it could sound this wonderful. Much love from Mississippi ❤️
ReplyDeleteI actually don't mind the sound of Paranoid on the Complete Studio Albums set, but this is definitely an upgrade. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteANOTHER GEM!
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of respect for you and your work.
ReplyDeleteDo you think using the new Rhino Quadio blu-ray as a source a new remix improve the sound quality?
Thank you very much, Prof!
ReplyDeleteErik
thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much !
ReplyDeleteThanks Prof! I've loved your Beatles remixes and I'm really looking for to hearing what you've done with Sabbath.
ReplyDeleteThank You!!
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