[Dixielandjazz] Recording Jazz-new way best?

[Ron L'Herault]

I don't agree.  But let me say first that I am not a recording engineer and
this is a subjective argument.  I find that modern, multi-track,
electronically mixed recordings lack depth and presence.  I like to be able
to sit in front of my speakers, close my eyes and "feel" the position of the
instruments. What I get is a flat wall of sound.  It is sterile, cold,
unreal.  It may be technically flawless but it does not enthuse me.

Ron L

-----Original Message-----
From:  Patrick Cooke
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Recording Jazz


OK Jim.....
       I know that recordings were made that way for years, and someone is
bound to tell us about the Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall concert that was
recorded with a single mike.
       But the technology has improved since then, and I believe the new way
is best.