Universal Music Group to Issue SACD Discs
Brian Moura
Here's an interesting press announcement from the Universal Music
folks re: SACD:
Saturday August 25, 6:00 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group to Make Music Available On High-Quality Super
Audio CD Format
- UMG to Release Titles on Super Audio CD as a Preferred Format -
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 25 -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the
world's largest music company, today announced it will make titles
available on the high-quality Super Audio CD format which has been
jointly developed by Philips and Sony. UMG plans to release Super
Audio CD titles consisting of a combination of best-selling new
releases and catalog. Many of the releases will incorporate the
multi-channel surround sound capabilities of the Super Audio CD
format.
``With the increasing penetration of Super Audio CD players in the
marketplace, UMG recognizes the substantial potential for this
innovative new format,'' said Jorgen Larsen, Chairman and CEO,
Universal Music International. ``By making titles available on Super
Audio CD, UMG intends to help drive the growth of this high-quality,
secure music format, with its many benefits for consumers and
recording artists. The objective is to make Super Audio CD a standard
for the industry.''
The combination of Super Audio CD's high-quality stereo and
multi-channel surround sound enables consumers to get as close as
possible to the studio master quality experience. In addition, the
Super Audio CD technology incorporates a unique set of copyright
protection measures, providing better protection of artists' rights.
``UMG looks forward to providing consumers with a compelling musical
experience. Super Audio CD provides extraordinary resolution and sound
quality, which truly brings the music 'to life,''' said Larry Kenswil,
President, UMG eLabs. ``Super Audio CD offers a new 'palette' to
present our artists' music in more original and dynamic ways.''
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with
wholly-owned record operations or licensees in 63 countries around the
world. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group,
one of the industry's largest global music publishing operations.
Universal Music Group consists of record labels Decca Record Company,
Deutsche Grammophon, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam
Music Group, MCA Nashville, MCA Records, Mercury Records, Motown
Records, Philips, Polydor, Universal Records, and Verve Music Group as
well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its
record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music
Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which
is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music
Enterprises (in the U.S.) and UM3 (outside the U.S.). Universal Music
Group also includes eLabs, its division dedicated to strategy,
business development, and management of new businesses in the online
and advanced technology space.
About Universal Music Group eLabs
eLabs is the division of Universal Music Group dedicated to exploring,
developing, and evolving global business and new technology strategies
to expand the role of music in consumer's lives. eLabs houses an
incubation team for developing and implementing new e-music
programming and digital music distribution initiatives across all
emerging technology and convergence platforms, including Internet PC,
wireless, PDA's, Home Networking and TV set-top box systems.
For further information, please contact: Krista Gariano, Dir.,
Corporate Communications eLabs, Universal Music Group,
+1-310-865-9609, elabs.com...@umusic.com; or Lisa Bond, Vice
President, Communications, Universal Music International, 0207 747
4217/07880 785108, lisa...@umusic.com.
SOURCE: Universal Music Group
BILLSCHWENKE
I don't know how that relates to DVD, as VERY few DVD players will handle this
$$$$ Super CD audiophile format.
I suspect more DVD-Audio discs will be released too....cool
The info. is appreciated regardless :~)
Bill
>Subject: Universal Music Group to Issue SACD Discs
>From: Brian Moura bmo...@compuserve.com
>Date: 8/25/2001 10:15 PM Central Daylight Time
>Message-id: <jdqgot84crvlmccal...@4ax.com>
Justin
artist!