Too many awful changes to list in the 5.1 mix. The original 4-track mix has never been released on home video, which is a shame because it’s supposedly one of the 'great' multichannel mixes. A 2.0 downmix of it is available on the LaserDiscs, and the Japanese LaserDisc is apparently the best.
To summarise:
- The music in the original mix is intentionally very LOUD and is meant to knock the wind out of you; yet, it’s sometimes barely audible on the remix, where it’s usually overpowered by sound effects and dialogue (both of which are often missing throughout the film).
- Missing music: The track “Whispers and Sighs” is completely missing from the remix just before the first murder
- I’m sure there are many more. I haven’t the time to compare, and I’d recommend just waiting for Synapse’s (hopefully definitive) restoration
Is there an original mono mix for this as well, or only the 4 track?
ReplyDeleteThe new 4k BD from Synapse includes the original 4-track mix, as well as a very competent Atmos mix.
ReplyDeleteEven better, said 4-track mix is in Hi-Res Audio 24-bit 96 kHz.
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