[Slowhand] Re: Mickboy layla remaster

[James Vlahakis]

Here are my comments after a short listen with headphones.  First, I never 
liked the 20th anniversary remaster.  Accordingly, I do not think that it 
should be the proper "test reference" for comparing the Mickboy version. I 
think the best version to compare is the Mobile Fidelity Gold cd followed 
by the more recent remaster from a few years ago.  While I have not played 
both back to back, I know enough about know this should sound.  After a 
short listen I can't say if I love this or simply enjoy the different mix. 
 More listening will be required -- I plan on driving my wife nuts by 
playing this over and over on a car trip for July 4th. 

Overall Impressions:

-I think there is a better separation of the guitars;
-the bass appears to be in the center (which is not the case for the 
original mix -- the 20th century, correct me if I am wrong, had the bass 
moved from the left to the center;
-this mix has less echo;
-the drums/cymbals sound too muted;

Track by Track:

-I looked Away, much clearer guitars but the drums are too muted (overall 
a good mix);
-Bell Bottom Blues, clearer vocal from Bobby and EC, more bass;
-I am yours, more upfront vocals from Bobby;
-Anyday, louder organ intro on and much louder rhythm guitars, especially 
on center left channel guitar (not just the slide);
-faster fade in on Key to the Highway and you can really "hear" Clayton's 
fingers on the strings, the piano also seem a lot louder and EC's rhythm 
guitar playing has more deep end bass;
-a lot more punch/bottom end to tell the truth (I never really liked this 
song but it sounds better to me) with less cowbells, cymbals
-Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad.  You can finally hear the GREAT bass 
guitar (I love this).  Alos, you can really tell that they speed this up 
with EC's vocals being more upfront.  Also Bobby's harmonies seem a lot 
SHARP.  Again, way more guitar volume.
-Have You Ever Loved a Woman.  Louder piano and more bass on Duane's 
guitar.  And just like Key to the Highway, you can really "hear" both EC 
and DA's fingers on the strings;
-Little Wing, the vocal are really separated;
-Layla, less drums (not good), better separated guitar (good) coda clearer 
piano sound; louder slide guitars at coda


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