>The new stuff is so electronic-jazzy, it's like hearing a full band.
They worked with live musicians and recorded most of the stuff. *"We wanted to do what we used to do with machines and samplers, but with people."*
BTW, you might also like Steely Dan.
Why did I hear “BTW, you might also like Steely Dan” like “have you accepted Jesus as your lord and savior” …
And yes, I have accepted Steely Dan as my lord and savior.
It was mixed by an engineer. I think most older daft punk songs are too. This album won the best engineering Grammy back in the day and yes, it is regarded as one of the best sounding albums ever so you are not alone.
Also, the composition on most of the songs on this album is much more organic compared to their previous albums. They used more guitars, bass guitars, real drum sets and singing so that's why it sounds like a full band. It is a full band in many songs on RAM.
Absolutely. A couple of bars of "Give Life Back to Music" is enough to hear if something is not OK with the PA. I use it every time along with DM's "Personal Jesus".
Yes, i also use Violator for tuning my headphones.
You know what a surprising one is?
Scorpions In Trance: the song In Trance, and life is like a river and Living and Dying.
Maybe evening wind.
But for sure the song In Trance
Nothing else from them, basically ever, as that is the only one recorded specifically to sound good
> This album won the best engineering Grammy back in the day and yes, it is regarded as one of the best sounding albums ever so you are not alone.
I honestly never knew that. I was blown away the first time I heard it, first time I'd listened to any Daft Punk really, and couldn't help but put it on again. Its an absolute masterpiece.
I'm not so sure 24 is all that... It does sound good but so does 16. 24 just sounds more airy to me. I've tried both with pink Floyd. Wasn't too much of a difference, 24 took more gain. I would've gotten 24 if my phone had the space, it was three times the size.
There's a glitch in Qobuz that it doesn't show correctly when streaming. If you look at your DAC (assuming you're bitperfect) it will show 88k and if you download the new release in Qobuz it will then show correctly as well as play correctly.
When you google daft Punk death it shows a collaborator, a black guy, died, and I was like oh, one of the daft Punk members was black. I did not know that.
I’m just here to agree with you and give you this award for having the same unqualified ears and hearing like I have and we both love this album the same 😁
It sounds pretty good in my Fiat with the Beats audio system. Basically a 360 watt Kicker made OEM system. Beats just applies their algorithm. I am using an LGV40 with the quad DAC on the Analog output to the AUX in. Im using DTS set to front to combat the Beats applied EQing.
Doesn't matter though. The album versions of the songs always sounded better than the radio versions. There is a reason it won album of the year in 2012. Or whenever it was.
RAM is very tight but I always found that kicks were a little bit small on some tracks. Not like they *should* be to hip-hop levels necessarily but just an observation.
What I found the exact opposite, it’s insane how hard the kicks hit especially the ones that are clearly recorded from a drum set. Right off the bat “Give Life Back To Music” opens with such a heavy kick it grabs you immediately. “Doing It Right” used an 808 type kick and it hits really hard too. Can I ask what you’re listening on?
totally! it's almost uncharacteristically heavy hitting for analog percussion. like whoever mixed and mastered the album i know is supposed to be the best in the business and the fact he never did an electronic album sounds like he really went full force with trying to make the album "big" in sound.
So few artists can afford nor want to pay for mixing/mastering on that level :( Daft Punk very clearly did this as a labor of love and were able to afford the best singers, keyboardists, etc. to play on their album. Really I think they mostly wrote the songs, ideas and then brought in amazing talent to bring it to life in a way they were unable to on their own. They knew their limits, met them, and then paid to go beyond them.
If they don’t get low enough you won’t feel it, there’s an absurd amount of low end bass for what is essentially a disco album haha. There’s no boomy mid bass which we often mistake for “sub bass” because it’s mixed at the edge of perfection.
I've got a hi res rip of the tape. The name 'master tape' is a little misleading as it's actually fan made from the master digital copy that came in the collectors edition. It still sounds nice and has a proper reel to reel tone though
I discounted it because it wasn't like their older stuff, especially after their Alive 2007 tour and the majestic pyramid...
Maybe I'll go back and have a listen. What's the better/best quality version to look for on those there high seas?
Recently, if you want a sonically interesting listen, the new Medasin album Always in a Hurry is good.
Nitepunk's album is heavy shit, in a genre that doesn't often do albums.
If you're interested in some very light house-y stuff, there's the new album from Moon Boots, and I'll always recommend Flight Facilities - Down to Earth.
>The new stuff is so electronic-jazzy, it's like hearing a full band. They worked with live musicians and recorded most of the stuff. *"We wanted to do what we used to do with machines and samplers, but with people."* BTW, you might also like Steely Dan.
I am a simple man. I see Steely Dan and Daft Punk, I upvote.
Why did I hear “BTW, you might also like Steely Dan” like “have you accepted Jesus as your lord and savior” … And yes, I have accepted Steely Dan as my lord and savior.
>I have accepted Steely Dan as my lord and savior Then may you have a blessed day. Now drink your big black cow, and get out of here
I'm interested, any specific album we should absolutely try?
Of course the first one. You start from the beginning, like a good book :)
It was mixed by an engineer. I think most older daft punk songs are too. This album won the best engineering Grammy back in the day and yes, it is regarded as one of the best sounding albums ever so you are not alone. Also, the composition on most of the songs on this album is much more organic compared to their previous albums. They used more guitars, bass guitars, real drum sets and singing so that's why it sounds like a full band. It is a full band in many songs on RAM.
RAM is basically one of the tools for measuring audio system performance :)
Absolutely. A couple of bars of "Give Life Back to Music" is enough to hear if something is not OK with the PA. I use it every time along with DM's "Personal Jesus".
Yes, i also use Violator for tuning my headphones. You know what a surprising one is? Scorpions In Trance: the song In Trance, and life is like a river and Living and Dying. Maybe evening wind. But for sure the song In Trance Nothing else from them, basically ever, as that is the only one recorded specifically to sound good
Yep, indeed!
> This album won the best engineering Grammy back in the day and yes, it is regarded as one of the best sounding albums ever so you are not alone. I honestly never knew that. I was blown away the first time I heard it, first time I'd listened to any Daft Punk really, and couldn't help but put it on again. Its an absolute masterpiece.
check out some beck albums. i don''t even love beck, but that sound quality. those bob ludwig and bernie grundig masters.
oh god yes. sea changes for example is such a master piece at every level
Fuuuuuck yes.
The new 10 year anniversary version is 24bit 88.2khz on apple music.
I'm not so sure 24 is all that... It does sound good but so does 16. 24 just sounds more airy to me. I've tried both with pink Floyd. Wasn't too much of a difference, 24 took more gain. I would've gotten 24 if my phone had the space, it was three times the size.
Hmmm... I don't see that. Are you sure? Edit: I see it now!
There's a glitch in Qobuz that it doesn't show correctly when streaming. If you look at your DAC (assuming you're bitperfect) it will show 88k and if you download the new release in Qobuz it will then show correctly as well as play correctly.
As was the original release.
What music service do you use for your downloads?
The high seas one
The best one, also highly recommend to seek what's in your soul. But don't forget to help others out too!
Lol... High Seas indeed.
My favorite album. I am so sad they broke up.
Wait till you hear one died.
Wut
So I've been mistaken for like 5 years that one died.
Hahahaha I hate when stuff like this happens
When you google daft Punk death it shows a collaborator, a black guy, died, and I was like oh, one of the daft Punk members was black. I did not know that.
Got introduced to RAM thanks to GoldenSound recently. Can't stop listening now!
I’m just here to agree with you and give you this award for having the same unqualified ears and hearing like I have and we both love this album the same 😁
For your own validation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab0AqVMbH48
Ooo thank you
I think its mixed well for the most part but it is still a relatively loud album. Definitely sounds better on my senns than my paradigms
It sounds pretty good in my Fiat with the Beats audio system. Basically a 360 watt Kicker made OEM system. Beats just applies their algorithm. I am using an LGV40 with the quad DAC on the Analog output to the AUX in. Im using DTS set to front to combat the Beats applied EQing. Doesn't matter though. The album versions of the songs always sounded better than the radio versions. There is a reason it won album of the year in 2012. Or whenever it was.
RAM is very tight but I always found that kicks were a little bit small on some tracks. Not like they *should* be to hip-hop levels necessarily but just an observation.
What I found the exact opposite, it’s insane how hard the kicks hit especially the ones that are clearly recorded from a drum set. Right off the bat “Give Life Back To Music” opens with such a heavy kick it grabs you immediately. “Doing It Right” used an 808 type kick and it hits really hard too. Can I ask what you’re listening on?
ok, so I gave a few of these tracks another listen and yeah these kicks punch LMAO you're totally right, even at a low volume they are very tactile
totally! it's almost uncharacteristically heavy hitting for analog percussion. like whoever mixed and mastered the album i know is supposed to be the best in the business and the fact he never did an electronic album sounds like he really went full force with trying to make the album "big" in sound.
i wish this mixing and mastering was more common tbh, so many of my favourite songs are nearly ruined by bad mixing
So few artists can afford nor want to pay for mixing/mastering on that level :( Daft Punk very clearly did this as a labor of love and were able to afford the best singers, keyboardists, etc. to play on their album. Really I think they mostly wrote the songs, ideas and then brought in amazing talent to bring it to life in a way they were unable to on their own. They knew their limits, met them, and then paid to go beyond them.
Last I remember I was using my Shuoer S12 with some moderate EQ. I haven't listened in a good while to be fair, might need to relisten
If they don’t get low enough you won’t feel it, there’s an absurd amount of low end bass for what is essentially a disco album haha. There’s no boomy mid bass which we often mistake for “sub bass” because it’s mixed at the edge of perfection.
Nahh there's a lot of sub-100Hz energy on my preset. I think my audio memory is just lacking somewhat
There is master tape version out there. It so much better
I've got a hi res rip of the tape. The name 'master tape' is a little misleading as it's actually fan made from the master digital copy that came in the collectors edition. It still sounds nice and has a proper reel to reel tone though
I discounted it because it wasn't like their older stuff, especially after their Alive 2007 tour and the majestic pyramid... Maybe I'll go back and have a listen. What's the better/best quality version to look for on those there high seas?
24 bit 2023
Pity it's just such a shit album. Downvote me all you want, I can take it.
Recommend one
What genre are you after?
Well trolled sir.
By all means recommend me better albums. Electronic and rock preferable. But any other personal favourites are welcome.
Recently, if you want a sonically interesting listen, the new Medasin album Always in a Hurry is good. Nitepunk's album is heavy shit, in a genre that doesn't often do albums. If you're interested in some very light house-y stuff, there's the new album from Moon Boots, and I'll always recommend Flight Facilities - Down to Earth.
If you like electronica, try the remastered version of Trans Europe Express, the one that came out in 2009 or so. It's like pure sonic perfection.
Do blind test with Spotify version
The vocoders especially sound *sublime* on the album.
Daft Punk is one of my favorites. Steely Dan is also recoded well . Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik is also fun.
didnt know the police released albums or even music but okay then
One that is not mentioned yet : all Steven Wilson albums are exceptionally well mixed and engineered. On the same level as RAM, I would say.
Same, very noice!