London decca phase 4 albums discography organissimo. Recorded with the legendary phase 4 sound, this set showcases some of the most sonicallyamazing recordings ever made. Discussion in music corner started by ben adams, apr 6, 2012. The recordings, which benefited from the previous technological advances of the firm, were processed in a tenchannel console, although later one of twenty was used. The title referred to a series of stages or phases that the stereo would have previously gone through. Although decca made some quad recordings, phase 4 was different. Phase 4 became quickly known for its characteristic sound. Phase 4 stereo was a series created in 1961, supposedly for better sound, by being recorded on a 10channel, and later 20channel, recording console. Decca phase 4 stereo vinyl albums label discography uk. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for phase 4 stereo releases. Caterina valente born 14 january 1931 in paris, france is an italian multilingual singer, guitarist, dancer, and actress.
Steve reich was on new sounds on friday to discuss his new piece, reichrichter. Phases 5cd set nonesuch records mp3 downloads, free. I originally thought that phase 4 meant quadraphonic, but several correspondents corrected me. Phase 4 stereo was created in 1961 as an american subsidiary of decca, and steered to success by new yorker tony damato. London phase 4 lps did these tend to be recorded hot. Edmundo ros, stanley black, ted heath, ronnie aldrich, frank chacksfield, mantovani, and a host of others. The world of phase 4 stereo, a various artists compilation. Be careful of what you download or face the consequences. Various artists phase four stereo concert series 41 cd.
Indeed, the word spectacular appeared in both the phase 4 logo and in several album titles. His complete recordings for decca phase 4 are presented together for the first time, with a bonus audio documentary featuring an interview with the maestro himself, in a handsome limited edition 23cd boxed set. I should add that the mono lp sounded better than the stereo lp. Phase 4 stereo concert series is a classical music series from the decca and. About phase 4 stereo was created in 1961 as an american subsidiary of decca, and steered to success by new yorker tony damato a man who had the amazing ability to attract the greatest artists of the 1960s and 1970s to the label.
Please use as a series only, adding it together with the decca or london. London decca phase 4 albums sign in to follow this. Chronological discography of leopold stokowski recordings 19601977. Decca recorded with the legendary phase 4 sound, this set showcases some of the most sonicallyamazing recordings ever made featuring some of the most celebrated musicians of the era. Using and sharing torrents its legal, downloading ed material is not. Phase 4 stereo was created in 1961 as an american subsidiary of decca, and steered to success by new yorker tony damato a man who had the amazing ability to attract the greatest artists of the 1960s and 1970s to the label. What you usually get from the rca and decca phase 4 compilations, is clumps of sound in your lap. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. He was noteworthy for the recording development of playing two pianos in his recordings the decca phase 4 stereo series. Phase 4 s popular bestsellers made a big initial splash.
Decca discography ronnie aldrich and his two pianos melody and percussion for two pianos, decca phase 4 pfs34007 sp44007 1961. All in all, a terrific memento of an enterprising period in decca. As i understand it, decca s stereo mastering was, until sometime in 1968, done at half speed due to a resonance issue at 8 khz in the stereo. Phase 4 stereo was created in 1961 as an american subsidiary of decca, and steered to success by new yorker tony d amato. Phase 4 stereo concert series box set 40cd by various artists cd 2017. Everything from the exotic percussion of latin music.
Hugh bean is a very stylish soloist with beautifully focused and almost ethereal tone in slow movements. Since phase 4 is largely forgotten now notwithstanding decca s spate of reissues in 97, of which the pinafore was a part, an overview of the technology might be helpful. Discography of leopold stokowski recordings 19601977. Classical, violin, piano, opera phase 4 stereo concert. Choosing from over 200 albums dating back as early as 1964 when the. Focus on decca phase 4 stereo va stereo demo record. You can hear the episode, which also includes valencia, from. Former stockbroker edward lewis formed the decca record company limited in the united kingdom on february 28, 1929.
Using decca s pioneering 20channel mixing desk, the label aimed to deliver an immediacy of sound to give listeners an unrivalled listening experience through stateoftheart recordings, and produced recordings with an unprecedented sense of spatial realism and movement. This is the label to use, regardless of whether the company behind is the decca record company limited or decca records, inc. Focus on decca phase 4 stereo va stereo demo record from 1968 good varie seeds. Phase four stereo concert series various artists vinyl. Decca classics is scheduled to release a 41cd box set of its phase 4 stereo. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for phase 4 stereo. Decca recordings and also those of its american subsidiary london records during the 1960s. Decca recordings 19641975 is largely made up of recordings made expressly for decca s highend phase 4 stereo process, which was state of the art in the 1960s and still packs considerable punch in the digital era. These were impressive initially, but as steve hoffman puts well, bright enough to peel your paint or wallpaper. For classical music, the phase 4 approach was based on miking every orchestra section individually, along with mikes for selected instruments up to a maximum of 20 channels, which were then mixed via a. Rca replaced living stereo with dynagroove and decca s american subsidiary london records initiated phase 4 in 1962 with popular and crossover releases, and eventually in 1964 with classical music on the stereo concert series. Please use as a series only, adding it together with the decca or london records labels. This process used many microphones closeup and lots of stereo effects.
Latin boss senor ros, edmundo ros and his orchestra, on london records, phase 4 stereo, 1966. While she is bestknown as an international performer, valente also spent part of her career in the united states, where she performed alongside bing crosby, dean martin, perry como, and ella fitzgerald. A comprehensive 40 cd overview of some of the most sonically spectacular albums ever made, from a period when decca enjoyed a clear. London was a well established american label owned by british decca not to be confused with american decca that specialized, not surprisingly, in releasing recordings from england. Phase 4 stereo was a recording process created by the u. Decca phase 4 stereo sampler, a various artists compilation. Please add as a series under the decca or london records label. Phase 4 stereo recordings were created with an innovative 10channel, and later 20channel. The decca phase 4 stereo concert series the absolute sound.
Phase 4 stereo was the label of decca london to compete in this segment. Phase 4 stereo stereo concert series decca classics. It is is identical in size and make, with the same lid as l oiseaulyre, the baroque era, released by decca. For spanish releases please use respectively fases 4 estereo and fases 4 estereo serie conciertos. Phase 4 stereo spectacular is a series of recordings issued by either decca or london records principally uk and american releases respectively. Latin boss senor ros, edmundo ros and his orchestra, on london records, phase 4 stereo. Blade runner 2049 2017 1080p 10bit bluray x265 hevc dth dd 2. Phase 4 stereo concert series label releases discogs. Classical, violin, piano, opera phase 4 stereo concert series decca 2014. Phase four stereo concert series various artists on numbered 180g 6lp box set phase 4 stereo was created in 1961 as an american subsidiary of decca, and steered to success by new yorker tony damato. The big ones, ted heath and his music,on london records, phase 4 stereo, 1970. Decca phase 4 stereo concert series dm classical music. A comprehensive 40cd overview of some of the most sonicallyspectacular albums ever made. Leopold stokowski complete phase 4 recordings 23 cd box.
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