New record from Anathema to be released on June 9th on Kscope. Nothing said yet about formats but I guess it is safe to expect a surround version like in al their latest studio released
Unfortunately, it sounds as if it will be another overcompressed mess... *Sigh.*[video=youtube_share;IpjlNP50qUg]https://youtu.be/IpjlNP50qUg[/video]
Thanks for the links! Now we know who made the 5.1 mix: Bruce SoordBurning Shed preorder options now up:
https://www.burningshed.com/store/anathema/product/5/8602/ (Blu-Ray)
https://www.burningshed.com/store/anathema/product/5/8604/ (Deluxe Edition)
I'm not sure whether I'll get the full set or the single Blu-Ray right now, but it's great to have options!
Burning Shed preorder options now up:
https://www.burningshed.com/store/anathema/product/5/8602/ (Blu-Ray)
https://www.burningshed.com/store/anathema/product/5/8604/ (Deluxe Edition)
I'm not sure whether I'll get the full set or the single Blu-Ray right now, but it's great to have options!
I was fortunate enough to be asked to play test the 5.1 for Bruce, so I have heard it already.
I'm happy to report (as a long time Anathema fan) that it's a stunning album - imho easily the best since WHBWH. Not a single weak track in there, in fact pretty much every song is top drawer. :banana:
In addition Bruce has done a wonderful job with the 5.1. It's discrete, high dynamic range and immersive and the mixes really work with the songs. In fact I think I'm going to give it another listen tonight.
I loved Jens Bogren's 5.1 mix on Distant Satellites, particularly the stunning final two tracks on the album. I was not very happy I had to order from Japan to get the only lossless version so I'm very happy to see there is a standalone Blu-ray option available for all regions.
Oddly enough, my least fave 5.1 mix from Anathema of the three albums I've heard in surround has been Steven Wilson's mix, it just sounds crowded to me and I can't enjoy it turned up...whereas the track "Distant Satellites" sounds best nice and cranked.
I'm only familiar with Soord's 5.1 mixing on Anathema's live release, I'm eager to hear how he handles the studio material. Are there any other studio 5.1 mixes he's done currently available as a lossless format (download, DVD-A, SACD or Blu-ray only)?
Are there any other studio 5.1 mixes he's done currently available as a lossless format (download, DVD-A, SACD or Blu-ray only)?
Did you play test his raw mixes, pre-mastering? Because if so, it's possible that they will be less dynamic as released if they get mastered.In addition Bruce has done a wonderful job with the 5.1. It's discrete, high dynamic range and immersive and the mixes really work with the songs.
Speaking of mastering, I'd put most of the blame for the "crowded" nature of the WHBWH surround on Jon Astley's mastering. It is also one of Steven's earliest stereo and 5.1 mixes for another artist, so that may be in play.Oddly enough, my least fave 5.1 mix from Anathema of the three albums I've heard in surround has been Steven Wilson's mix, it just sounds crowded to me and I can't enjoy it turned up...whereas the track "Distant Satellites" sounds best nice and cranked.
No, I'm not concerned about overcompression during the mix, but in mastering. As I said, I think Jon Astley's mastering harmed the WHBWH 5.1. It's great to hear from Neil that the mixes are dynamic, but if he wasn't hearing the final product...Speculation here, Jedi, but based off of BS's past few 5.1 releases (Riverside, The Wilderness, Fall of Hearts, Great Cold Distance), I really have no concerns with the 5.1 mix itself being overtly-compressed..
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