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Why does the Dreamworks logo sound like it was recorded on a RadioShack cassette recorder?


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I'm sure the cue's old, film/tape-like sound is a "deliberate creative decision" made by the Dreamworks producers and John Williams. The filter they added to the recording gives it a touch of nostalgic flavor.

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Ain't much better than that on actual films. Even before I understood the complexities of film music, audio quality, compression, etc. I always found it really strange how crappy it sounded. Return of the Jedi's third copy master sounds clearer than this.

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It sounds as though the added distortion filter only affects the brass, which were probably recorded separately than the strings and guitar. Also, I noticed that the cues starts with a fade-in. Curious...

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  • 4 weeks later...

I remember being surprised by the sound quality when I first saw the logo. I really notice some wow and flutter on the guitar, giving it that slightly bubbly quality. A very weird creative decision.

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