I just received Josh Groban's Awake Live, an Amazon exclusive on BD. Haven't had a chance to view the disc yet, but I was disappointed to find that the audio options listed only include linear PCM stereo and vanilla dts 5.1 surround as audio options???? I'm optimistic that there is a hidden DTS-HD MSTR option somewhere in there (just as it was on the Eagles HD-DVD disc). At the very least 5.1 PCM should have been expected. The whole point of concert BDs is the high-rez audio...:confused:

Cacelled preorder from AMZ now,thanks,about audio problem.

Cancelled preorder from AMZ now,thanks,about audio problem.

butsu, you can restore your Amazon order...despite the package label after choosing the generic "5.1 Surround" from the audio options the "DTS HD-MSTR" activated on my Onkyo receiver...same case as the Eagles HD-DVD disc.

Enjoy...the disc is a firm 3.5/5 in video and 4/5 in audio, IMHO.

:)

Could you post the set list please? I didn't think I would like him but then I heard him on Live from Abbey Road and just could not believe the sound coming from him. That is another great BR by the way. :)

Could you post the set list please? I didn't think I would like him but then I heard him on Live from Abbey Road and just could not believe the sound coming from him. That is another great BR by the way. :)

Here's the set list, as requested:

You Are Loved
Mai
Un Dia Llegara
Un Giorno Per Noi
Now or Never
So She Dances
February Song
Alla Luce Del Sole
Aurora
Kashmir
In Her Eyes
Pearls
L'Ultima Notte
Remember When It Rained
Lullaby
Weeping
Machine
Canto Alla Vita
You Raise Me Up
Awake

Generally, I would rate the disc as a solid B+ for releases among classical/crossover vocalists. I like the recent Botti in Boston disc quite a bit, as well. However for me the benchmark is the Bocelli Vivere, Live in Tuscany...excellent audio (PCM 5.1), stunning video and a great roster of guest stars.

The audio is 5.1 DTS MA HD according to both PowerDVD and TMT 3 Platinum.

I agree the labeling on the back of the BD is terrible. It should state 5.1 DTS MA HD instead of just 5.1 surround.