Quadraphonic Freakout (MP3)

 An Evolution of Man in Motion (4:17)

I've posted previously about the psychedelic flavor of quadraphonic promos, as opposed to the genteel, family-centered tone of many 1950s stereo demos. Here's another example, in the form of a sound-effect montage tracking humankind's ascension from biped to interstellar traveler.

This is the opening cut from Ovation's 1973 quad sampler, the rest of which is filled with the sort of eclectic jazz cuts that made up most of Ovation's catalog. During the 1970s, the label made a name for itself with quadraphonic sound effects and records, even signing Judas Priest for quad releases.

There's no narrative to this track, apart from the one you supply with your mind. Listen in your car for the full quad effect. Please don't try to drive if you're listening with '70s-style appreciation enhancers.

Comments

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[Adam]

wow, i just drooled a little on my keyboard.

[george]

Is that recording encoded in the QS matrix? If so, it will decode beautifully with Dolby Pro Logic II!

[Hear It Wow]

Im not sure about the original encoding. I know that it was ripped to MP3 using Audacity for the final master. Ive played it in my car, and the quad effects work beautifully.

[george]

Found out it IS in Sansui/QS, and WOW! through Dolby PL-II! Always preferred QS to SQ, but listening to your other quad mp3, found an interesting use for SQ: Set two small speakers (or the ones in an Apple monitor) sideways, about two feet in front and two feet to the right of where you listen. Sort of a holographic, uh, holoSONIC effect. Must be those screwy phase shifts used in SQ encoding, fooling the ears into hearing a bigger space than exists between the two speakers. similar technique to Dolby Virtual Surround, but from almost FORTY years ago!
VERY COOL POST, PLEASE post some more quad stuff, THANKS!