Roundhouse DVD - still numer 2 in Amazon chart..

PLEASE NOTE that there are now only 350-ish cover art prints left! 500 were originally printed, then another 500 when demand was too high. I think however that this will be the final batch. If you want one, order soon!

Return to Eden Live at the Roundhouse with free A4 cover art print from Townsend Records

Just found this:

Return To Eden features classic Ultravox hits such as The Thin Wall, All Stood Still, The Voice, Lament and, of course, Vienna.

Midge said: "There are no overdubs or fancy studio techniques. It's so easy to tweak the vocals or re-record dodgy guitar parts - you can fix anything on computer.

http://blogs.dailyrecord.co.uk/billysloan/2010/03/midge-goes-gaga-over-ladys-gig.html

Davox. I think the issue Osty may have is with the obvious treatment of Midge's voice on the samples we've heard. Nothing wrong with that of course - if it was treated on the night to mix into the surrounding aural experience of the band, then it's been done for artistic reasons which is understandable. Osty's not neccesarily referring to it being anything to do with overdubs, which Midge is quite correct in saying can be done (and often is) with a computer afterwards. The issues are separate I think.

Regards,


Paul

Hi Paul, ok I understand, thank you for that

I didn't think the acoustics were that good at that venue,so i'm not surprised that sonically the sound would need to be adjusted.

Ultravox in #1 album shock

Okay it just Amazons "Music/Pop/Electro&Synth " chart , but they are also up to #157 in the full music/CD which cannot be bad.

I treated myself to this! I might get the print framed and put up on my wall. That's if I can find a space as my walls are covered in shelves and/ or pictures already... :rolleyes:

I wonder if I will get to see myself on the DVD? I had the mad 80's German guy with big hair almost in front of me (he was front row) so at least I know where to look!

I appreciate that the DVD is region 0 for "international compatibility" reasons but why do EMI insist on issuing material in NTSC, particularly in this case when it was apparent (from left of mixing desk) that the gig was being shot using HD equipment? The reduction in quality over PAL when played on UK sets coupled with the reduction in lines is similar to viewing through net curtains (at least it was with Monument). Surely the volumes this disc will shift could have warranted multi-format issues. I'd certainly pay a premium for a blu-ray version.

I believe that NTSC is still leagues ahead of PAL, so a good decision I'd say? Blu Ray? Hmmm before long DVD formats will actually be irrelevant as we will all download what we want when we want. No format to worry about, everything in HD. News reports that Toshiba lost the format race, but I believe that they may have won as they won't need to invest millions to maintain something that is going to be out of date before you can ..............

Both TV standards have plus and minus points but work well when the material being viewed is in that country's native format. However, an NTSC disc viewed on a PAL set has to have its resolution up-converted (480 lines to 576) and its frame rate reduced (30 to 25 lines). If "Roundhouse" is in a wide-screen aspect ratio then this shouldn't be a noticeable issue which is probably why Monument looked awful in comparison with the original video as it was a 4:3 conversion (albeit in faux wide-screen).

I'm probably gonna get mine from here, as they quote prices in Canadian dollars AND take PayPal:

http://991.com/Buy/ProductInformation.aspx?StockNumber=500940

A #1 is a #1...it must be raising some interest!

I've had a listen to the samples on Amazon and they sound very good...I'm really looking forward to giving it a spin next weekend!

I'm so hoping it to arrive by saturday as I'll have a few things to watch now been on a mass spending spree over the past few weeks buy a mix of duran & foxx material.

Duran Duran 3 disc set
Duran Duran Rio 2 disc set
Duran Duran seven and the ragged tiger 3 disc set
Duran Duran Singles 81-85 3 disc set ( have the singles already in box set)
Arcadia so red the rose 3 cd set

I thought there was gonna be an an ultravox singles set like that?

John Foxx Metamatic 2 disc set
John Foxx The Garden 2 Disc set
John Foxx The Golden Section 2 disc set
John Foxx In mysterious ways 2 disk set

Despite have all the above I've bought them again, wife appears confused to why I have bought stuff I aleady own but money, pocket & burning a hole

And as in the main thread the return to eden set please let townsend get them to me for before the weekend!!!

Kev!

Just listened to seven and the ragged tiger & I'm so disapointed that the mastering fault is still there on I take the dice which was corrected on the 2003 remaster ummm.

Am I right in thinking that there won't be any post on Friday - Good Friday? , and there won't be any the following Monday 'cause thats definately a bank holiday - that means it has to arrive on SATURDAY!!! - please!!!!, surely it won't be as early as Thursday?

Yeah, like I really need a fecking Easter - am not doing anything NOW. lol. Nor am I particularly one of the God Squad. So it's just an inconvenience really, and interruption to what little business I'm involved in.

I wonder how long it will take to get here??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcrg0B_yJAo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do5VuIByiPA

I'm really hoping that this arrives saturday! I really can't wait until the following week like Tuesday/Wed. Fingers crossed!!

Me too but i am not holding my breath they wwould have to despatch on thursday and i cant see that happening release day is easter monday so it could be wednesday.
Cerise have you any idea???

Thanks for your email,

Unfortunately it is dependent on when the stock arrives from the distributor, we have requested the stock early to allow us to process the pre-orders before the Easter weekend.

Regards

Townsend Records
sales@townsend-records.co.uk


Oh well I think its gonna be a disapointing Easter weekend me thinks

Thanks for asking Townsend, Kevin, much appreciate the info

Although look on the bright side - good TV this weekend - check this new thread:-
http://www.Ultravox.org.uk/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=001831;p=1#000003

I think we need to see who can get their copy received first, and post it here. whether that fills others with joy, or dispondency, I have no idea! I am hoping for Saturday, but doubt it muchly... we live in hope of a little pre-official release treat!!
and if the postman forgets...

I can only hope to get it before we leave for London on the 9th...hmmm. That would be really nice.

Ahhh, that will be me then, as I received an advance copy from Live Nation today...

Well I can tell you that Townsend have almost finished processing all the orders, anyway. And there are now less than 200 art prints left, so if you want one and haven't yet ordered, grab one now!

http://www.townsend-records.co.uk/artist.php?artist=ultravox&ac=uvx

The post is slower in Bristol, Paul!

I just ordered mine, had quite forgotten about it. Where's the shamefaced smiley when you need one?

And so you should Paul et al - shame about the slower Bristol post

Anyway, just had two "it's on it's way"s from HMV this afternoon, so if true to form (as with the Duran Duran sets), finger's crossed that it could be Saturday for both versions for me, and then the Townsend copy and print can show up whenever it likes

Ashes to Ashes, more Lost, (potentially) the Roundhouse discs, Doctor Who, another Grand Prix and then the next Flashforward on Monday... and a date buried in there too, somewhere. That's my Easter sorted

Rob

They appear to have taken payment but I wonder if they are dispatching early when doing this um....

I have just checked my Townsend account and it says its complete WHOOPEE!!!

Race is most definitely on, then! HMV vs Cerise's recommendation!! anyone plump for Amazon? wouldn't surpirse me if they don't spring a surprise...

I can't wait all weekend... gonna start sleeping under the mail box...

Got mine today!

Cerise
Did you get yours from Townsend? Or an alternate source?
Just wondering if they are despatching early thats all!!! If so I need to drive 45 miles to my mailbox NOW!!!

It's a preview copy from Live Nation, I'm afraid. I'm not quite sure when Townsend are dispatching, but I'll ask.

Interesting to see that some of the Voxpops that Rob filmed for Midge at the Voxgate have been used in the documentary!

My order says will be despatched 5/4/10

Rob filmed at the Voxgate?

Must have been after the show unless alcohol made me forget

What will you listen too or watch first? For me it will be the documentry

I wonder whether some of the clips we saw on YouTube will be in the documentary?

Brian - Rob filmed during the afternoon. Midge gave Rob his camera and asked him to capture some shots of fans talking about the band and their reaction to the tour.

Caz - the bit where Chris chats about his mobile phone is on there, but filmed from the side by Midge whilst Chris talks to Lee Curran. You've seen it in one of the clips somewhere (can't remember where this one appeared), but from Lee's POV before.

I've watched part of the show and the documentary. There are a few errors in song names, omission of crew credits (and credit for Rob's Voxpops / shot of walking up to the Odeon), but apart from that it sounds FANTASTIC and it's really fun to watch and relive that night. Weird to see yourself in the crowd! I can see Rob snapping away there near the beginning, too.

If you were near the front of the queue going in (Daz M!), or near the front of the stage, watch it carefully - quite a few faces there that you might recognise! And of course in the Voxpops in the documentary (off the top of my head - Chris L, Lava, Dave Conn, everyone from The Ultravox Station in Japan, Rodney, Bill and Tina, Kari forgetting song names!!). There were more I think, I'll check through again tomorrow.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cerise:
[QB] Brian - Rob filmed during the afternoon. Midge gave Rob his camera and asked him to capture some shots of fans talking about the band and their reaction to the tour.

I suppose it could have been before I arrived then.I know Rodney & quite a few others were already there.Looking forward to seeing it all

I didnt go to any voxgate - but was in the venue sneak listening into the soundcheck! Just mailed Townsend - (explained the life/death situation! Only joking!! - just asked them when they are likely to despatch - the site says for 'official' purposes it states date of release but is generally the friday before - hopefully they might make that thursday to account for bank holiday! bloomin bank holiday getting in the way of everything!!

You'll all have it before I will as it's got to be shipped over. Poor me!<sniffle>

The bit marked Audience Cam... that's me as well...

Rob

Uh oh, Rob, no-one, except you and Midge maybe, is going to have a friggin' clue what I'm on about!

Ha!
Just got a reply to my email this morning - Townsend have despatched the DVD TODAY!!!!! SHould be here sat then I hope!!

Just checked Royal Mail website there is a postal delivery in the morning,SO YOU NEVER KNOW

No there's not

http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/content1?catId=15500181&mediaId=27800663

Song title errors.... how amateurish! I hate that!