Mike Mettler

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Reference Tracks
Dream Theater Deluxe Edition
Mike Mettler  |  Nov 08, 2013
Performance
Sound
Could there be a better-named band to push the boundaries of creating original music for surround playback than Dream Theater? The ever-adventurous post-prog-metal collective previously experimented with 5.1 via Paul Northfield’s valiant multichannel spin on 2007’s frenzied Systematic Chaos, but Richard Chycki’s all-in full-bore mix of the band’s new, sprawling self-titled epic is in another stratosphere of total envelopment.
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The S&V Interview
Dream Theater’s John Petrucci: Master of Time Signatures & Sonic Space
Mike Mettler  |  Jun 26, 2019
Dream Theater guitarist/producer John Petrucci got on the line with us to discuss why the music on their fine new album Distance Over Time is so well-suited for surround sound, how new ideas spring from having a band work together in the same room, and why physical packaging remains critical to their success.
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The S&V Interview
Drummer’s Drummer Steve Gadd Is the Consummate Team Player
Mike Mettler  |  Apr 04, 2018
Steve Gadd is the true drummer’s drummer who’s also quite well-respected by the audiophile community. We recently got on the line with the man who's backed the likes of Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Steely Dan, and Paul Simon to discuss the dynamics of the tasteful jazz that permeates the 11 master-class tracks on the recently released self-titled Steve Gadd Band.
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
DVD Review: 24
Mike Mettler  |  Feb 01, 2007

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
DVD Review: 30 Rock
Mike Mettler  |  Sep 04, 2007

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
DVD REVIEW: Carnivàle
Mike Mettler  |  Oct 05, 2006
HBO
Series •••• Picture/Sound •••• Extras ••••
The avatars of good and evil continue to clash in the Dust Bowl of the Great D
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
DVD Review: Deadwood
Mike Mettler  |  Jul 26, 2007

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
DVD Review: Dexter
Mike Mettler  |  Dec 17, 2007

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
DVD Review: Heroes
Mike Mettler  |  Aug 30, 2007

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
DVD Review: Heroes Page 2
Mike Mettler  |  Aug 30, 2007

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