Aloha From Hawaii (Deluxe Edition) coming to streaming services August 11th

[robbie]

I see Sony are still writing the usual crap in the booklet about the programme being beamed around the world and being watched by over a billion people. You’d think that Ernst would have a word with someone at Sony.

i guess All You Need Is Love broadcast of 400 million can't be true must have been less than that

You can guess what ever turns you on - I have no idea and neither do you, but at least Our World was broadcast via 4 satellites around the world whereas Aloha only had the facility of using one, which we know was only capable of reaching parts of Australia, Japan/ the Pacific region whilst Elvis was performing. Quite why some fans have a problem with that is anyone’s guess, but no doubt it’s because it shatters the myth that has been going around for the last 50 years.

You can guess what ever turns you on, 400 million way to high

[emjel]

I see Sony are still writing the usual crap in the booklet about the programme being beamed around the world and being watched by over a billion people. You’d think that Ernst would have a word with someone at Sony.

i guess All You Need Is Love broadcast of 400 million can't be true must have been less than that

You can guess what ever turns you on - I have no idea and neither do you, but at least Our World was broadcast via 4 satellites around the world whereas Aloha only had the facility of using one, which we know was only capable of reaching parts of Australia, Japan/ the Pacific region whilst Elvis was performing. Quite why some fans have a problem with that is anyone’s guess, but no doubt it’s because it shatters the myth that has been going around for the last 50 years.

You can guess what ever turns you on, 400 million way to high

Then I guess you’d have to substantiate that if you’re attempting to prove something, but I suspect you can’t. But I suppose you give it your best shot if you’re that needy.

[robbie]

I see Sony are still writing the usual crap in the booklet about the programme being beamed around the world and being watched by over a billion people. You’d think that Ernst would have a word with someone at Sony.

i guess All You Need Is Love broadcast of 400 million can't be true must have been less than that

You can guess what ever turns you on - I have no idea and neither do you, but at least Our World was broadcast via 4 satellites around the world whereas Aloha only had the facility of using one, which we know was only capable of reaching parts of Australia, Japan/ the Pacific region whilst Elvis was performing. Quite why some fans have a problem with that is anyone’s guess, but no doubt it’s because it shatters the myth that has been going around for the last 50 years.

You can guess what ever turns you on, 400 million way to high

Then I guess you’d have to substantiate that if you’re attempting to prove something, but I suspect you can’t. But I suppose you give it your best shot if you’re that needy.

that applies to you, you bring up the figures can't be true

[emjel]

I see Sony are still writing the usual crap in the booklet about the programme being beamed around the world and being watched by over a billion people. You’d think that Ernst would have a word with someone at Sony.

i guess All You Need Is Love broadcast of 400 million can't be true must have been less than that

You can guess what ever turns you on - I have no idea and neither do you, but at least Our World was broadcast via 4 satellites around the world whereas Aloha only had the facility of using one, which we know was only capable of reaching parts of Australia, Japan/ the Pacific region whilst Elvis was performing. Quite why some fans have a problem with that is anyone’s guess, but no doubt it’s because it shatters the myth that has been going around for the last 50 years.

You can guess what ever turns you on, 400 million way to high

Then I guess you’d have to substantiate that if you’re attempting to prove something, but I suspect you can’t. But I suppose you give it your best shot if you’re that needy.

that applies to you, you bring up the figures can't be true

I’m not that bothered in all honesty and whether it was 200 million, 300 million or 400 million. Figures given are estimates but It’s not something that continually gets pitched to all and sundry. The fact remains that Our World was broadcast as it happened around the world via 4 satellites and Aloha wasn’t.

But this is what it is saying in the latest booklet "..the concert was initially beamed around the globe, reaching an audience estimated at more than one billion people at the time". But it wasn’t - it wasn’t beamed around the globe at the time of the show and it did not have an audience if over one billion people - and evidence has shown that the numbers etc are simply mythical. It really is as simple as that.

[Tomek]

Yes let's kill that part of Elvis story. People should know that whole his legend is a fake.
That's what fans are for, right?
Who will call CNN?

[emjel]

Yes let's kill that part of Elvis story. People should know that whole his legend is a fake.
That's what fans are for, right?
Who will call CNN?

Who has actually claimed his legend is a fake? His legendary status from what he did in the 50’s etc is already in the history books which resulted in him being regarded as an iconic artist. Nothing will change that and the removal or correction of certain mythical claims isn’t going to change that either. Why would any proper fan prefer to have embellishments and false claims as opposed to factual info.

[JohanD]

On cd and dvd part, i'm pretty happy with what i have before... The audio on the FTD set is perfect for me as it is.
I orderded the vinyl version tough, but correct me if i'm wrong, that the new released one (hope to get it in a few days), is not the version as remixed as on the FTD by Matt Ross Spang?
If so, very dissapointed, it was te only reason for buying it now (again)...

[frus75]

On cd and dvd part, i'm pretty happy with what i have before... The audio on the FTD set is perfect for me as it is.
I orderded the vinyl version tough, but correct me if i'm wrong, that the new released one (hope to get it in a few days), is not the version as remixed as on the FTD by Matt Ross Spang?
If so, very dissapointed, it was te only reason for buying it now (again)...

The vinyl is the vintage mix, as remastered by Vic Anesini. The same as on the 4 lp version, the legacy cd, etc.

By the way, the rehearsal new mix is great.

[emjel]

On cd and dvd part, i'm pretty happy with what i have before... The audio on the FTD set is perfect for me as it is.
I orderded the vinyl version tough, but correct me if i'm wrong, that the new released one (hope to get it in a few days), is not the version as remixed as on the FTD by Matt Ross Spang?
If so, very dissapointed, it was te only reason for buying it now (again)...

The vinyl is the vintage mix, as remastered by Vic Anesini. The same as on the 4 lp version, the legacy cd, etc.

By the way, the rehearsal new mix is great.

I wonder if this was a conscious decision or just an error with the wrong tape being used. I was going to pick up a copy in the next few days, but not sure if I'll do that now with it's £35 price tag

[elvis-fan]

Instead of buying the new LP, why doesn't Sony just send someone to my house and kick me square in the b*lls...

[Dan_T]

Instead of buying the new LP, why doesn't Sony just send someone to my house and kick me square in the b*lls...

Supply the return airfare tickets and I'll do it ! Always wanted to see Canada !

[Paul Allen]

Why would any proper fan prefer to have embellishments and false claims as opposed to factual info.

Because those same fans are probably hoping the false claim will someday reach "2 billion people watched Elvis' satellite show"

I agree with you, emjel. It's ridiculous.

[Paul Allen]

Instead of buying the new LP, why doesn't Sony just send someone to my house and kick me square in the b*lls...

No, elvis-fan! You do not deserve that additional pain and agony!

[emjel]

Why would any proper fan prefer to have embellishments and false claims as opposed to factual info.

Because those same fans are probably hoping the false claim will someday reach "2 billion people watched Elvis' satellite show"

I agree with you, emjel. It's ridiculous.

I’m sure there are already some who already believe that 2 billion number. Earlier today, I came across some loony on a FB site who was proclaiming it was nearer to 4 billion. They obviously were not aware of the fact that the global population back at the start of ‘73 was only around 3.8 billion so removing the really big countries which did not even take it even after the event, brings that number down considerably to around 1.7 billion.

[JohanD]

On cd and dvd part, i'm pretty happy with what i have before... The audio on the FTD set is perfect for me as it is.
I orderded the vinyl version tough, but correct me if i'm wrong, that the new released one (hope to get it in a few days), is not the version as remixed as on the FTD by Matt Ross Spang?
If so, very dissapointed, it was te only reason for buying it now (again)...

The vinyl is the vintage mix, as remastered by Vic Anesini. The same as on the 4 lp version, the legacy cd, etc.

By the way, the rehearsal new mix is great.

Thanks for the answer!

[Kullervo]

Well, now there's an opportunity for FTD to release the Aloha from Hawaii LP with the new Matt Ross Spang mix. - I haven't bought vinyl after the 80's, so this doesn't really concern me.

[Squire Smart]

That's true. But I guess Amazon should have taken that into account. When I get FTDs from Now Dig T his they are always packaged extremely robustly and never any issues. NDT being a small firm can't afford to have returns and poor customer relations. Amazon don't need to worry about it imo. I suspect you won't be alone in just keeping it and accepting the situation as it can be a chew to return. Having said that all I needed to do was pop it to my local Post Office, didn't need to repackage or anything. If it had been a bit of effort I might not have bothered either.

Yeah it's very straight forward isn't it. It's on its way back and my new copy should arrive on Aug 16th or before. Hopefully in better condition!!

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[Paul Allen]

Why would any proper fan prefer to have embellishments and false claims as opposed to factual info.

Because those same fans are probably hoping the false claim will someday reach "2 billion people watched Elvis' satellite show"

I agree with you, emjel. It's ridiculous.

I’m sure there are already some who already believe that 2 billion number. Earlier today, I came across some loony on a FB site who was proclaiming it was nearer to 4 billion. They obviously were not aware of the fact that the global population back at the start of ‘73 was only around 3.8 billion so removing the really big countries which did not even take it even after the event, brings that number down considerably to around 1.7 billion.

But wait a minute!

Since Elvis was a prince from another planet, maybe 3 additional billion were watching from another planet!

Nah.

[Paul Allen]

Well, now there's an opportunity for FTD to release the Aloha from Hawaii LP with the new Matt Ross Spang mix.

By golly, Kullervo, I think you're on to something there!

[Mona Lisa]

While you fools discuss ALOHA viewing figures I've been enjoying this great new set... Nah nah nah nah na....

The only thing to top it is a FTD book on ALOHA...

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[Dan_T]

I was dreading opening mine today as the cardboard envelope was damaged ! Thankfully the the CD case wasn't otherwise it would have gone back.

[emjel]

Why would any proper fan prefer to have embellishments and false claims as opposed to factual info.

Because those same fans are probably hoping the false claim will someday reach "2 billion people watched Elvis' satellite show"

I agree with you, emjel. It's ridiculous.

I’m sure there are already some who already believe that 2 billion number. Earlier today, I came across some loony on a FB site who was proclaiming it was nearer to 4 billion. They obviously were not aware of the fact that the global population back at the start of ‘73 was only around 3.8 billion so removing the really big countries which did not even take it even after the event, brings that number down considerably to around 1.7 billion.

But wait a minute!

Since Elvis was a prince from another planet, maybe 3 additional billion were watching from another planet!

Nah.

Oh dear, you shouldn't make suggestions like that - some will actually latch on to it and start believing. And then it will be...."the concert was beamed live to the Universe"

[emjel]

While you fools discuss ALOHA viewing figures I've been enjoying this great new set... Nah nah nah nah na....

The only thing to top it is a FTD book on ALOHA...

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But we’ve enjoyed it for the last two days when we got it early courtesy of Amazon. So then it was time to analyse the book and putting the erroneous viewing figures aside unlike the vinyl, I couldn’t see any reference to that unknown and unreleased concert that got recorded on the 24th January 1973. Maybe FTD will release it on a super deluxe version in 18 months time along with the original Quad mix and a 400 page book.

[Mona Lisa]

While you fools discuss ALOHA viewing figures I've been enjoying this great new set... Nah nah nah nah na....

The only thing to top it is a FTD book on ALOHA...

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But we’ve enjoyed it for the last two days when we got it early courtesy of Amazon. So then it was time to analyse the book and putting the erroneous viewing figures aside unlike the vinyl, I couldn’t see any reference to that unknown and unreleased concert that got recorded on the 24th January 1973. Maybe FTD will release it on a super deluxe version in 18 months time along with the original Quad mix and a 400 page book.

I'll buy it, LOL




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[elvis-fan]

Maybe FTD will release it on a super deluxe version in 18 months time along with the original Quad mix and a 400 page book.

Don't even kid about that...