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    Ray Charles Live At Montreux 1997

    Featured In Issue 138, January/February 2009

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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Eagle Rock Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    EVBRD 33323-9
    (MPAA Rating):
    Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $24.98
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Single Layer (BD-25)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    88
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    No
    (Regional Coding):
    Not Indicated
    (Theatrical Year):
    2008
    (Theatrical Release):
    No
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    Yes
    (Disc Release Date):
    12/09/08
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Gavin Taylor
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    Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS HD Lossless 5.1, PCM 24/192 2.0
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    Ray Charles Live At Montreux 1997 was recorded live on July 19, 1997 at the Stravinski Auditorium, Montreux Jazz Festival™ in Switzerland. The concert features the Ray Charles Orchestra and the Rayettes. Featured songs are "I Don't Know," "Ray Charles Opener," "I'll Be Home" ("Sadie's Tune"), "Busted," "Georgia On My Mind," "Mississippi Mud," "Just For A Thrill," "You Made Me Love You," "Angelina," "Scotia Blues," ("Blues For Big Scotia"), "Song For You," "Watch Them Dogs," "Shadows Of My Mind," "Smack Dab In The Middle," "I Can't Stop Loving You," and "What 'd I Say." and two bonus songs: "Just Friends," "Beatrice," and "Passeone Blues." (Gary Reber)

    Special features include three bonus songs: "Just Friends," "Beatrice," and "Passeone Blues."

    The 1080p AVC 1.78:1 picture quality is absolutely gorgeous, with no apparent noise or other artifacts. The pristine transfer exhibits perfectly natural colors, with deep blacks and superb shadow delineation. Colors are vibrant, with perfectly rendered fleshtones. Resolution is outstanding, with amazing detail. The big band setting is beautiful. This is a true reference quality picture to show off your home theatre, and this is about as good as it gets in high-definition! (Gary Reber)

    The linear PCM (LPCM) stereo soundtrack is wonderful, as are the Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ soundtrack encodings. The 18-piece jazz orchestra recording is fabulous, with rich tones and biting brass sounds. Ray Charles sounds terrific, as do the five Rayettes. The soundstage is wide and deep, with excellent phantom imaging. The sound is virtually distortion free, with superb clarity and dynamics. This is a thrilling live concert recording of the highest calibre. Unfortunately, the preferred recording is limited to stereo. Both the DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby Digital 5.1-channel versions are electronically derived and very room reverberant. This sounds unnatural and artifical. Stick with the LPCM version. What a memorable Ray Charles experience! (Gary Reber)

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