Andy Jackson's "73 Days At Sea" in 5.1 released 29 January 2016

[Andy Jackson]

Don't know, that's Esoteric's end of things. It's only available as the 2 disc set this time, that sold more than the single one last time, and it was only £1 more.

 

[DuncanS]

Andy Jackson's "73 Days At Sea" CD/DVD 2.0/5.1 album is up for pre-orders at Esoteric/Cherry Red and only £11.99

http://shop.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=5267

 

[Andy Jackson]

Perfect Xmas present for absolutely everybody you know

 

[DuncanS]

Perfect Xmas present for absolutely everybody you know

........and eveyone we know should buy at least one copy for everyone they know :upthumb

 

[Robert van Diggele]

No quad mix this time Andy?

 

[Andy Jackson]

No quad mix this time Andy?

I'm nothing if not inconsistent! I've gone 5.1 this time. My own stuff is a good place to experiment & go out on limbs a bit more. I'd got into using the centre a bit more to create 'internal diagonals' (between centre & one rear) on Endless River & more so Rattle that lock. I've seen Steven W talking about liking the way Elliot used the centre for vocals, so I've experimented with that this time. Sometimes the vocal is centre, sometimes L&R depending on what worked for me on a case by case basis, same with some other lead instruments (guitar solos & so on). The LFE, used it in the way I used on Div Bell, so it only has sub-harmonic generator stuff in it (essentially existing stuff an octave down), just here & there for emphasis, over & above what is on the stereo mix, a bit 'filmic'

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Why doesn't someone start a new thread for Andy's upcoming release 73 Days At Sea so it doesn't get lost in the Division Bell discussion. Let's draw some attention to it!

 

[DuncanS]

Good idea Clint , so from the Esoteric/Cherry Red web site.

Http://shop.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=5267

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• THE SUPERB NEW STUDIO ALBUM BY GRAMMY AWARD WINNING PINK FLOYD ENGINEER / CO-PRODUCER ANDY JACKSON

• FEATURING GUEST APPEARANCES BY DAVID JACKSON (ex-Van Der Graaf Generator) & ANNE MARIE HELDER (Panic Room)

• INCLUDES A BONUS DVD WITH 5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX & STEREO MIX AT 96 kHz / 24-BIT


Esoteric Antenna, a label of the Cherry Red Records Group, is pleased to announce the release of the wonderful new studio album by Grammy Award winning engineer and Pink Floyd co-producer ANDY JACKSON – 73 Days at Sea.*


This eagerly awaited follow up to his acclaimed debut album Signal to Noise (2014) is a fine collection of songs linked by a theme. Andy explains; "I spent some time travelling back and forth to the sea, the edge of the world, whilst working on projects for others. I noticed in myself a sense of nostalgia each time I went there, as if revisiting a childhood home. This was totally erroneous, I have never lived near the sea and have scarcely been to this particular place before. Still the ‘false nostalgia’ persisted. I resolved that I would write a suite of songs concerning the sea. The sea seems to occupy a pivotal place in our subconscious, as evidenced by its endless references in myth & legend. Eventually it became clear that the entire album was to be the ‘sea suite’, albeit that direct mention was sometimes fleeting”.*


As one would expect of a musician, engineer and producer of the pedigree of Andy Jackson, the finished album is nothing short of impressive, both sonically and musically. The record is arguably dominated by 17 minute epic "Drownings”, which features stunning saxophone contributions from former Van Der Graaf Generator member David Jackson and a guest vocal by Anne-Marie Helder of the band Panic Room. The release also features a DVD featuring a stunning 5.1 Surround Sound Mix and a 96 kHz / 24-bit stereo mix.


73 Days at Sea is surely one of the most original and impressive musical statements of 2016.


NB: This product is released 29th January 2016 and will not be dispatched until this date.


Track Listing:


DISC ONE

73 DAYS AT SEA


1. LIKE YOU

2. SHIPS OF DREAMS

3. TYPE 2 ERROR

4. BALLOONING

5. TYPE 1 ERROR

6. LIGHTHOUSE

7. LEGENDS OF MYSTERIOUS APES

8. THE GYRE

9. DROWNINGS

10. BLACK SAILED UNFAMILIAR


DISC TWO

73 DAYS AT SEA

5.1 Surround Sound Mix*

and 96 kHz / 24-bit stereo mix

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Will this release be available on amazon or other outlets?

 

[rtbluray]

Will this release be available on amazon or other outlets?

amazon.co.uk has it up already: http://www.amazon.co.uk/73-DAYS-SEA-ANDY-JACKSON/dp/B01891FQDM/
I'll probably get mine from Burning Shed like last time.

 

[Hattipper]

Ordered!

 

[Andy Jackson]

Burning Shed is a good choice, keep Tim in business, I have him to thank for being signed to Esoteric, he introduced us

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Burning Shed is a good choice, keep Tim in business, I have him to thank for being signed to Esoteric, he introduced us

They have top notch customer service and I wish there was a similar type shop in the US.

 

[Neil Palfreyman]

It will have 10 tracks, including a 17 minute one called Drownings which features David Jackson and Anne Marie Helder

This I find most exciting! Anne Marie is a very fine vocalist/song writer. Her work with Panic Room and her "Parade" project with Chris Johnson are exceptional!

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I just pre ordered my copy:banana:

 

[rtbluray]

This album is now available to preorder from Burning Shed. Here's the link:
https://www.burningshed.com/store/progressive/product/565/7114/

(I just preordered it myself, a Thanksgiving gift to me)

 

[user 1679]

An easy sale for me - "Signal to Noise" was so good, and tossing in a bit of tasty David Jackson work is more icing on the cake.

 

[Andy Jackson]

David Jackson, a musical hero of mine. If I couldn't get David I wasn't going to use another sax player. I didn't want sax, I wanted David Jackson!

 

[peterzach]

I'm nothing if not inconsistent! I've gone 5.1 this time. My own stuff is a good place to experiment & go out on limbs a bit more. I'd got into using the centre a bit more to create 'internal diagonals' (between centre & one rear) on Endless River & more so Rattle that lock. I've seen Steven W talking about liking the way Elliot used the centre for vocals, so I've experimented with that this time. Sometimes the vocal is centre, sometimes L&R depending on what worked for me on a case by case basis, same with some other lead instruments (guitar solos & so on). The LFE, used it in the way I used on Div Bell, so it only has sub-harmonic generator stuff in it (essentially existing stuff an octave down), just here & there for emphasis, over & above what is on the stereo mix, a bit 'filmic'

Andy, I enjoyed seeing your comments that you are taking a few more chances in 5.1 vs 4.0. Your 4.0 mixes are very well done but I do prefer 5.1's well done over 4.0 well done if all things being equal.
I really enjoyed your first solo in surround so this is a no brainer to order.
Will you get Neil Wilkes to author again so that we get a DVDA mix, sure hope this has a DVDA layer again?

 

[Andy Jackson]

It was Ray Shulman this time. Same audio formats as before. DTS 96/24 5.1 Surround, Dolby AC3 5.1 Surround, 96/24 Stereo LPCM. Ray tells me it's a DVDv, I'd put DVDa on the artwork but he pulled me up about this. Lovely job he's done too.