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Official ARENA Forum => Talk to the Band => Topic started by: Clive on Wed, 2006-05-10, 21:26:24

Title: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Clive on Wed, 2006-05-10, 21:26:24
ok... here we go...

There has been a random problem with the synchronization on the new Arena DVD (Smoke and Mirrors).

If you have a copy that is out of sync there is now a solution!

Simply send your 'out of sync' copy to:

Metal Mind Productions
(att: Ola Kobusińska)
40-534 Katowice
ul.Czajek 31
Poland

Don't forget to supply a return address...
and Metal Mind will replace your copy with a new in-sync version.

We're sorry for the inconvenience this may cause some of you, but it's the best solution we could come up with. Naturally, any future sales should be 'problem-free'.....;)
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: jeffMc on Wed, 2006-05-10, 22:14:34
Thank you kindly, for your efforts. It is much appreciated.

Best Regards
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-05-10, 22:45:19
Wow, that's great! Thanks for doing that for your fans. I think I will buy the DVD now *horns*
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: nobch on Thu, 2006-05-11, 02:15:40
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-05-10, 22:45:19
Wow, that's great! Thanks for doing that for your fans. I think I will buy the DVD now *horns*

oh,you didnt buy the dvd before?  ???

Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-11, 08:29:10
Ahhh now is the time to buy it. ;)

Clive, you are the best of the best! :)
(http://forums.joe.to/images/smiles/dance.gif)
(can't we get those dancing guys in the smileylist, Peter? I love it!)
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-05-11, 08:59:16
Clive,

Can I assume that we would only need to send the actual disc back and not the complete package?

(Would help on postage costs plus I doubt that there are any spare copies of the Limited Editions left lying around)
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-05-11, 09:09:48
Quote from: Clive on Wed, 2006-05-10, 21:26:24
Simply send your 'out of sync' copy to:

Don't forget to supply a return address...
and Metal Mind will replace your copy with a new in-sync version.

This is really great news, Clive :D

I secon mdread's question, can we send only the disc or the whole package?
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-05-11, 09:28:14
Thanks Clive  ;D
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Clive on Thu, 2006-05-11, 09:36:14
OK.... Good point.

You only have to send the disk... do NOT send the rest of the package...

:)
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-05-11, 19:55:27
Thanks for all your help on this Clive, really hope this will be an end to the matter!
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Crownie on Wed, 2006-05-17, 20:40:32
And for those of use who bought on-line via Verglas..................? ???
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: creme anglais on Wed, 2006-05-17, 21:22:53
Quote from: Crownie on Wed, 2006-05-17, 20:40:32
And for those of use who bought on-line via Verglas..................? ???

Post it back to the address Clive & Mick gave in Poland to MMP.
Assuming of course that yours is infected by the prog-flu that seems to have spread................. :o :o :o

If you have a healthy copy..........well, pull up a chair, pour out a cold one and enjoy!!! ;D

C-A
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-05-22, 11:09:11
Just received my new copy back from Metal Minds - haven't checked it yet though but pretty good service from them as I only posted it out on the 12th (today is 22nd) - thanks for getting on the case Clive/Mick!
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-05-24, 11:59:12
Quote from: mdread666 on Mon, 2006-05-22, 11:09:11
Just received my new copy back from Metal Minds - haven't checked it yet though but pretty good service from them as I only posted it out on the 12th (today is 22nd) - thanks for getting on the case Clive/Mick!
I have sent it to Poland today, was a little bit 'reserved' at first. Your message convinced me  :D. Until I get the on-sync one, I will enjoy 'Caught in the Act'  *horns*.
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-24, 13:16:00
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2006-05-24, 11:59:12
I have sent it to Poland today, was a little bit 'reserved' at first. Your message convinced me  :D.
I was aswell to be honest, not having had any dealings with posting to Poland before but as I said it was very good service - it even came back as recorded delivery!!!

Played it last night and it really does make a big difference having it in sinc!!
HELL YEAH!!! *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2006-05-31, 16:36:10
Quote from: mdread666 on Wed, 2006-05-24, 13:16:00
I was aswell to be honest, not having had any dealings with posting to Poland before but as I said it was very good service - it even came back as recorded delivery!!!

Played it last night and it really does make a big difference having it in sinc!!
HELL YEAH!!! *horns* *horns*

Just got mine back and I have to agree with you mdread666, totally. So a really big thank you to Clive and Mick for all thier hard work sorting this out and also to Metal Mind Productions for thier service.

I am really pleased to say that all concerned have shown total integrity. How often can one say that these days!
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-31, 21:06:51
I think i'm the only one here who hasn't send the DVD back to Poland to get a in-sync (where did i hear that name before? ::) Oh, no. wait. That was N-sync. ;D) version.
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: HelenDo on Wed, 2006-05-31, 22:02:26
Nope, I haven't either. I still haven't spotted a problem with the original  :-\

Helenxxx
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-31, 22:15:29
Quote from: HelenDo on Wed, 2006-05-31, 22:02:26
Nope, I haven't either. I still haven't spotted a problem with the original  :-\

Helenxxx

If you don't mind the 'problem': Then we're the lucky ones.  ;D

If you haven't seen any problem at all: Well, ehm...okay. Then you're the lucky one.  8)
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Crownie on Sat, 2006-06-03, 20:16:07
I'm with mdread666 and johninblack.  I've just received my replacement dvd back from Poland.  I've only had a quick preview so far but having sight & sound in sync makes so much of a difference.  I was jealous of those people who didn't have a problem but not any more!  Looking forward to siiting down and watching the concert in its entirety - beer in hand!
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-06-03, 21:01:29
Beeeeeeeer... (http://gkv.ebbs.net/ja-forum/images/smiles/kwijl.gif)
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Crownie on Sun, 2006-06-04, 23:46:59
Beeeeeeer and Arena?  A winning combination most definitely.   
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: gwf64 on Tue, 2006-06-06, 06:13:36
Clive, Mick, John, Rob & Ian:

I was one of those who had an out-of-sync version, and I just received my in-sync copy back today, and the DVD is excellent!  I wanted to thank you for looking into and addressing this issue--you guys care for us as fans more than other bands out there!  As someone who lives in California, I enjoy your albums and DVD's immensely since I have noy yet had the opportunity to see you live.  You are the most interesting, ground-breaking band around--period!

Cheers,

Jerry F.
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: bassie on Wed, 2006-06-14, 15:36:49
Hmmm....

I've send in my DVD over 3 weeks ago to be replaced but I haven't heard anything yet. Can anyone help me, or maybe put me in touch with them?

Thanx!
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-06-14, 19:36:55
Yesterday I got a message that a package from Poland is waiting for me at the postoffice. I had sent the out-of-sync DVD to Poland on 24 May. Just be patient. If you are sure that you mentioned your address, it will be coming your way!
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-06-16, 14:02:07
I've got the in-synch version. It is a real diffence. Much more enjoyable than it already was  :). Thank you Arena and Metal Mind Productions for this opportunity, you rule  *horns*.
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2006-06-16, 15:56:57
Hooray, got mine back today! That's it, thank you ARENA and MetalMind!
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: JJ II on Mon, 2006-07-03, 14:46:01
For The Hanging Tree off Smoke and Mirrors, click:
Quotehttp://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:1mklu3l5an4k
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-02-16, 13:13:24
This is kinda stupid of me, but I think I'll do it anyway...

I bought Arena's Smoke & Mirrors DVD (Limited Edition) a while back and have seen little bits of it (not entirely, 'cause of culturebarbarians living in my house).
A week ago though I was home alone, so that was the chance to put in the disc and relax a bit.
But to my horror I saw my copy was out of sync... :'(
I didn't see it earlier because it's somewhere halfway on the DVD... I didn't have time to see all through it, but when I had, I came to the conclusion that I have a wrong copy...

My question is...
Is it still possible to send my disc over to Metal Minds and getting a new insync one? :-[
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2007-02-16, 13:38:27
Hey PH, what a coincidence, I was wondering the exact same thing this morning!

The out of sync-thing never bothered me, cause of my weird DVD-player, which suddenly runs out of sync whenever I pause a DVD and then after a minute or so, resume it.

But with the Smoke & Mirrors one this 'bug' came in handy. Whenever I wanted to watch it I just paused the DVD at the very beginning, then resumed it and the out of sync-think wasn't there anymore.

However, my problem is, my DVD-player broke down recently...

Tom
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-02-21, 17:14:01
Please?
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2007-02-21, 20:47:31
I'd say, just send it there, with a sort of registered mail... they will most surely still stand to the exchange offer.
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Silhouette on Fri, 2007-03-30, 00:24:32
I got my copy today, and CDon apparently screwed up and sent me one of the out-of-sync copies.
I've complained to them and I'm waiting for their answer.

If they can't replace it, is it still possible to send it to Metal Minds and have it replaced?
Clive? Anyone?

Silhouette
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Clive on Fri, 2007-03-30, 10:42:31
Metal Mind should still replace the copy.... as far as I know....;)
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-03-30, 22:12:42
Quote from: Clive on Fri, 2007-03-30, 10:42:31
Metal Mind should still replace the copy.... as far as I know....;)

THANKS!! *horns* ;D

I'll do it first thing tomorrow! ;)
Title: Re: SMOKE and MIRRORS statement
Post by: Silhouette on Sun, 2007-04-01, 15:14:12
Quote from: Clive on Fri, 2007-03-30, 10:42:31
Metal Mind should still replace the copy.... as far as I know....;)

Thank You for sharing this information, Clive! :)

Silhouette