As mentioned in the general XTC in 5.1 thread, Drums and Wires is about to be released. That deserves a thread on it's own.
Burning Shed has pre-order pages,
Cd/bd-a https://www.burningshed.com/store/ape/product/351/6070/
And the cd/dvd-a https://www.burningshed.com/store/ape/product/351/6069/
From what we know now, it looks like it will be packed with loads of intesting stuff, just like the Nonsuch release.
The full tracklist will be announced later.
Burning Shed has pre-order pages,
Cd/bd-a https://www.burningshed.com/store/ape/product/351/6070/
Steven Wilson produced the mixes with the input of founder band member Andy Partridge and the full approval of the band.
This cd/blu-ray edition is presented in special packaging with an expanded booklet and sleeve-notes by Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding and Dave Gregory.
Help with adjusting your player settings (if necessary) can be found here: http://www.opusproductions.com/disc/setup.html
* CD features a stereo mix by Steven Wilson plus 6 additional singles and non-album tracks .
* Blu-ray (Region 0, NTSC) features:
Presented in 24bit/96khz LPCM Audio:
- Album mixed in 5.1 Surround.
- Steven Wilson stereo mix and original album mix in High Resolution stereo.
Blu-Ray exclusive material includes:
Numerous additional stereo* and 5.1 tracks, new stereo album instrumental mixes, 5 demo sessions and promo films for the singles Making Plans for Nigel and Life Begins At The Hop.
* including the two tracks from the single that accompanied early copies of the vinyl album, two extended mixes of songs and the DJM mixes (songs earmarked as potential single releases).
And the cd/dvd-a https://www.burningshed.com/store/ape/product/351/6069/
This cd/dvd-a set is presented in special packaging with an expanded booklet and sleeve-notes by Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding and Dave Gregory.
Help with adjusting your player settings (if necessary) can be found here: http://www.opusproductions.com/disc/setup.html
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* CD features a stereo mix by Steven Wilson plus 6 additional singles and non-album tracks .
* DVDA features:
- a 5.1 LPCM Surround mix in 24bit/96khz mixed from the original multi-track tapes.
- Steven Wilson stereo mix, original album mix and 7 bonus stereo tracks*, all in High Resolution stereo.
* including the two tracks from the single that accompanied early copies of the vinyl album, two extended mixes of songs and the DJM mixes (songs earmarked as potential single releases).
From what we know now, it looks like it will be packed with loads of intesting stuff, just like the Nonsuch release.
The full tracklist will be announced later.