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what are the best 70s QUADRAPHONIC albums ?

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 1d

Jonathan Cornell of ‪Immersive Audio Album joins me to talk about some of our favorite vintage quad mixes !

#quadmixes #quadraphonic #surroundsound #vintage #1970s #rockmusic #jethrotull #pinkfloyd #frankzappa #jazz #milesdavis #herbiehancock #progressiverock

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p75D...

Frank Zappa "Halloween 1978" Box Set announced ! The BIG one !

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 4d

Alright, this is it ! The big one !

Frank Zappa's legendary marathon 1978 Halloween performance is finally being released officially. So, whats included ? What are my thoughts ? Tune in and find out !

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWX9...

#frankzappa #halloween #1978 #boxset #universalmusic

GENESIS "The Lamb" Dolby Atmos vs 5.1 mix - Which one is best?

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 7d

After months of delays and speculation, the new version of Genesis' classic "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" is finally here. But does it live up to expectation?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCQ...

#genesis #thelambliesdownonbroadway #dolbyatmos #surroundsound #review #roundtable

Next SDE surround title is TEARS FOR FEARS "Songs from the Big Chair"!

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 21d

Next in the SDE surround exclusive series with be TEARS FOR FEARS with "Songs from the Big Chair." Is it worth picking up ? I'm here to guide your decision.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuM-...

#tearsforfears #songsfromthebigchair #superdeluxeedition #surroundsound #stevenwilson

NEW and Upcoming Surround releases for Sept / Oct 2025 !

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 23d

Join guest Jonathan Cornell from Immersive Audio Album and I, as we discuss current and upcoming surround sound releases for September and October 2025 !

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0YV...

#newreleases #musicnews #physicalmedia #surroundsound #dolbyatmos #musicreleases

Grateful Dead "Blues for Allah" (Steven Wilson mix) Roundtable Review !

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 26d

My pals Cody and Jonathan join me to talk about the new Steven Wilson mix of The Grateful Dead's "Blues for Allah."

#thegratefuldead #rhinorecords #stevenwilson #dolbyatmos #blurayaudio #jerrygarcia #highfidelitysound #pureaudio

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEHE...

REVIEW - new HAWKWIND Boxed Set ! "Hall of the Mountain Grill"

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 27d

Taking a look at the latest HAWKWIND boxed set, "Hall of the Mountain Grill," featuring 3 concerts (2 previously unreleased), plus a new 5.1 surround sound 'de-mix' of the original album from Stephen W. Tayler.
#hawkwind #hallofthemountaingrill #newrelease #boxedset

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vp1...

Multichannel Live Albums Discussion, pt 1 - feat. @immersiveaudioalbum

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 28d

I've noticed a growing trend toward releasing live albums in multichannel. Recently I had the opportunity to discuss some of my favorites with my friend Jonathan Cornell @sjcorne from Immersive Audio Album. Here's part 1 of 4 of that chat !

#multichannel #livealbums

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1PN...

PINK FLOYD's "Wish You Were Here" 50th is how it should be done !

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Sep 12

Sony Music and PINK FLOYD have announced the 50th anniversary editions of "WISH YOU WERE HERE. In this video, I will break down the several format options available and why I think this is the way forward for these kinds of reissues. #pinkfloyd #wishyouwerehere #sony

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQpW...

ProgDay 2025 ! a weekend of music and friendship (review)

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

ProgDay 2025 !! The 30th Edition of the world's longest running Progressive Rock Festival. I had a blast with old friends and made a few new ones along the way. Killer bands, all pros and very entertaining sets. Here's my (many) thoughts on the subject. #progday #musicfest

youtu.be/1qhVAHs8cBc?...

Genesis "Foxtrot" Analogue Productions SACD review

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 28

Taking a look at the unexpected, yet welcome release of Genesis' "Foxtrot" SACD from Analogue Productions and ‪Acoustic Sounds!

#genesis #foxtrot #analogueproductions #sacd #acousticsounds #progressiverock #review

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDqH...

Zappa's "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" at 50 - Livestream Discussion !

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 15

LIVE TODAY at noon eastern time. I'm chatting with Jacopo Muneratti and Youtube colleague Bill Camarata (Bill's Box Of Sound and ZappaCast) about the new "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" boxed set from Frank Zappa.

#frankzappa #onesizefitsall #superdeluxeedition #billsboxofsound

www.youtube.com/live/vpHSAke...

Zappa's "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" at 50 ! (Deluxe Edition Review)

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today we’re taking a look at the latest release from Zappa and Universal Records, “One Size Fits All” - 50th Anniversary Edition.

#frankzappa #onesizefitsall #superdeluxeedition #50thanniversary #multichannel #dolbyatmos #themothersofinvention #universalrecords

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcur...

Conversation with Larry Schorr - 70s Rock Photographer !

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 9

PREMIERING TODAY - my conversation with Larry Schorr - 70s Rock Concert Photographer !

#larryschorr #rockmusic #photography #frankzappa #genesis #roxymusic #robintrower #petergabriel #captainbeefheart #pinkfloyd #concertphotographer

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSJs...

Analogue Productions SACD Review - Genesis "ABACAB"

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 6

PREMIERING TODAY my review of "ABACAB," the latest Genesis SACD release from Analogue Productions and Acoustic Sounds.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqKV...

#Genesis #abacab #sacd #analogueproductions #acousticsounds #philcollins #TonyBanks #mikerutherford #audiophile

Analogue Productions SACD Review - Genesis "A TRICK OF THE TAIL"

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 5

Taking a look at the long awaited Genesis "A Trick of the Tail" SACD from Analogue Productions ! #genesis #atrickofthetail #sacd #analogueproductions #acousticsounds #audiophile #musiccollector #cdcollector

www.youtube.com/watch?v=K80f...

King Crimson LIZARD and POSEIDON next in COMPLETE RECORDINGS series

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 31

The cool music announcements are coming thick and fast lately!

Here's my thoughts on King Crimson's upcoming "Complete Recording Sessions" editions of "In the Wake of Poseidon" and "Lizard." #kingcrimson #lizard #inthewakeofposeidon #multichannel #music #musicnews

www.youtube.com/watch?v=79b1...

BIG NEWS Peter Hammill "Virgin and Charisma Years" Set Announced !

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 29

BIG news today from Burning Shed - the long awaited Peter Hammill boxed set has been announced for late Sept. What's included ? Tune in to find out. #peterhammill #vandergraafgenerator #charismarecords #virginrecords #newrelease #music #upcoming

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVmK...

BEST Multichannel Mixes of All Time ! (feat @BrockwaysVinylBytes and @immersiveaudioalbum8866)

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 28

Premiering NOW (noon eastern time.) BEST MULTICHANNEL ALBUMS OF ALL TIME discussion featuring Cody Brockway from Brockway's Vinyl Bytes ⁨and Jonathan Cornell from Immersive Audio Album. Don't miss it ! #multichannel #surroundsound #dolbyatmos #podcast #immersiveaudio

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEAQ...

ZAPPA Announce “One Size Fits All" 50th Deluxe Edition ! the BIG one

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 24

Zappa Records and Universal announced the next boxed set, "One Size Fits All." I'm super psyched !! #frankzappa #onesizefitsall #superdeluxe #dolbyatmos #newrelease

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbCq...

Always "Living in the Past" - TULL Discussion (Livestream)

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 22

Streaming live at noon eastern. Jaco joins me as we discuss the "Still Living in the Past" boxed set from Jethro Tull. Can't make it ? No worries, there will be an archive of the stream available to watch at your leisure. :-) #jethrotull #livestream #livinginthepast

www.youtube.com/live/Awzo40t...

"Still Living in the Past" - A Tull Treasure Trove (REVIEW)

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 14

Taking a look at the hotly anticipated, groundbreaking new boxed set from Jethro Tull. “Still Living in the Past” - a massive, luxurious treasure trove of Tull. #jethrotull #livinginthepast #newrelease #multichannel #rhinorecords #review #stevenwilson

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKM6...

REVIEW Camel "Music inspired by the Snow Goose" Box Set (Esoteric)

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 11

The Goose is Loose ! My thoughts on the new "Music Inspired by the Snow Goose" box set from Camel and Esoteric Recordings. #camel #thesnowgoose #esotericrecordings #multichannelmusic #stephenwtayler #symphonicprogressiverock

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz4i...

Our Favorite American Albums

Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 6

What's my July 4th traditional spin ? find out by watching the video below ... :-)

Thanks to Scot Lade at The Prog Corner on youtube for inviting me to this. 10 Best American ALBUMS. #Americanmusic #unitedstates #albums #bestamericanalbums

www.youtube.com/live/RIn51Pi...

YouTube video by The Prog Corner