Rush and MVI format discs.

[dphirschler]

Perhaps this is late news, but I just discovered it after browsing around after the Rush concert last night. It talks about a new MVI format disc (described below). I'd also like to comment that Rush is basically giving the fans free ringtones with the ability to make their own. So instead of restricting the hell out of it and trying to sell additional ringtones to the fans, they are giving them the ability to make them themselves. And also delivering the music in 24/96 format. What a great value. Good for Rush. Let's hope this MVI thing takes off.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=74620


RUSH has also announced that on June 26, "Snakes & Arrows" will be released as one of the first albums in the new MVI format. MVI (Music Video Interactive) is a DVD-based product that plays in all DVD players, computers, and video game consoles with DVD drives. The RUSH release will include the entire "Snakes & Arrows" album in 96kHz/24 bit hi-resolution stereo, the entire album in 5.1 surround sound, and a 45-minute in-studio documentary on the making of the album — titled "Rush: The Game of Snakes and Arrows."

The RUSH MVI will also offer the ability for fans to create their own mobile ringtones of all the tracks on the MVI using UrTone technology, as well as digital extras like wallpapers, buddy icons, and more. When fans register their MVI, they will unlock even more RUSH content including an exclusive poster from the band. Deluxe packaging will complete the release. The audio tracks on the MVI are pre-encoded for easy transfer to your computer, portable music player, or recordable CD. To learn more about the MVI format, please visit www.mvimusic.com.

[thecoalman]

Their shows are a bargain too, last one I was at they played for almost 3 hours.