Abstract: The proposal is to make a custom 2.1 mix for the theatrical cut of Alien, using the 2.0 LD PCM of the Sensurround mix as a base.
Initially, I had intended to propose a fully discrete mix based on the Sensurround AC-3 5.1 from the LD, but the recent discovery that everything above 18 Hz is cut off in the 5.1 (probably a consequence of the encoding) makes it seem as if the 2.0 PCM is the better source.
Here is a spectogram of the 5.1.
And here's one of the 2.0.
As the Sensurround mix is something of a rough draft, the basic idea is to splice in sections in which the finished mix is superior from a 2.0 PCM source.
At present, I'm not sure of two things:
Ideas
Disclord's discussion of the Sensurround mix
Here are msycamore's notes about how the Sensurround mix differs.
http://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/600844
(This post was last modified: 2018-03-01, 03:03 PM by Chewtobacca.)
Initially, I had intended to propose a fully discrete mix based on the Sensurround AC-3 5.1 from the LD, but the recent discovery that everything above 18 Hz is cut off in the 5.1 (probably a consequence of the encoding) makes it seem as if the 2.0 PCM is the better source.
Here is a spectogram of the 5.1.
And here's one of the 2.0.
As the Sensurround mix is something of a rough draft, the basic idea is to splice in sections in which the finished mix is superior from a 2.0 PCM source.
At present, I'm not sure of two things:
- if there is any interest;
- if I'm the best person to take it on.
Ideas
- retain alternate Goldsmith score at start
- put back missing dialog
- replace sections in which the Sensurround's sound editing is rough
- retain alternate take of "Good morning, Mother." I don't know about you, but I prefer it.
- take the LFE straight from the LD AC-3 5.1 (deep bass throughout)
- encode as DTS-HD MA 2.1, allowing the receiver to handle the upmix
Disclord's discussion of the Sensurround mix
Here are msycamore's notes about how the Sensurround mix differs.
http://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/600844
msycamore Wrote:
- Jerry Goldsmith's score on the title sequence and opening is a little bit different, pay attention when we first enter the corridors of the ship, the 35mm is scored right away.
- What appears to be a distant horn emanating from Nostromo when we first see the ship is absent.
- Dallas line "Good morning, Mother." is an alternate take.
- Kane's line "Roll 92 degrees port yaw." is absent.
- Lambert has an additional line of dialogue heard when they prepare to land on the planet, "900 meters and dropping." (subtitled on the 20th anniversary DVD)
- From the moment when Nostromo is approaching the planet until they enter the atmosphere, the sound editing is very rough with a few alternate cues heard. (Deep bass from the engines)
- Right before the Space Jockey scene, Kane's lines "Come on down here. Something different down here..." are absent.
- When the crew discusses Brett's death, Ash's response "Kane's son." is absent.