Katatonia - The Fall of Hearts DTS 96/24 Mixed by Bruce Soord

[von kulper]

So, I'm going to say right off the bat here (I'm only one song in): The mastering is SIGNIFICANTLY quieter than Bruce's other mixes, and katatonia's other releases. On my system, on BS's other surround mixes, I'm hovering right around the -14 to -12 mark... I'm at -3 on this, and I could definitely go louder...

There's a lot of discrete surround activity, nice deep bass and subwoofer presence, and a healthy snap to the snare drum...

My initial impression is very positive

 

[von kulper]

Just finished my first play-through, and I've gotta repeat Neil's sentiments: I think this is going to go down very well with everyone, and I also agree this is Katatonia's - and Bruce's - best surround mix to date. I think Bruce nailed it on this one.Way to go Bruce, Katatonia, and all of those involved!
Musically, it's Katatonia, and it seems to be rather familiar territory from Dead End Kings, and Dethroned. There's a lot going on, and it needs some time to digest before I can weigh in on it, but it's defintely one I'm going to be returning to many times. And if you enjoyed the previous two, I'm confident you'll enjoy this one too.

Anyway, I'm curious to hear other's thoughts on this.

 

[Robert van Diggele]

Thanks Von Kulper, sounds promising. Good to read that Bruce his mixing is getting better and better.

 

[Neil Palfreyman]

I'm really excited to hear what Katatonia fans think of this one, as I'm sure the reaction is going to be very, very positive indeed.

It's a masterful album and the really top drawer mix from Bruce tastefully enhances the excellent songwriting, that's slightly more mellow than the usual Katatonia fare.

 

[GOS]

If I'm reading the Katatonia order page correctly, the CD+DVD+V (as they list it) is sold out.

 

[von kulper]

If I'm reading the Katatonia order page correctly, the CD+DVD+V (as they list it) is sold out.

In this instance, I ordered from Amazon, and they're still showing in stock; although, when I purchased it was sitting at $14. It's gone up to about $18, now.

 

[GOS]

In this instance, I ordered from Amazon, and they're still showing in stock; although, when I purchased it was sitting at $14. It's gone up to about $18, now.

Oh! I didn't even realize this was being sold on Amazon... @:

 

[DuncanS]

Did I get the last one from Burning Shed? :yikes

Oh! I didn't even realize this was being sold on Amazon... @:

 

[edisonbaggins]

Just ordered for $14 from Amerzern

 

[Robert van Diggele]

That was close, yesterday evening I ordered this one together with the Nosound set from Burning Shed.

 

[keenly]

Discs has authoring issue. Does not play correctly.

 

[von kulper]

Discs has authoring issue. Does not play correctly.

Care to elaborate? Mine played fine.

 

[keenly]

Care to elaborate? Mine played fine.

My disc does not play correctly. After track selected plays there is silence. Does not go on to next track. I threw away receipt as well!

 

[von kulper]

Like it won't play at all?

 

[keenly]

Like it won't play at all?

Plays but no sound. You have to fast forward to get track to start. Very weird. I will have to buy another now.

 

[von kulper]

I'm listening to mine right now. I've just ran it through dolby digital and stereo PCM, switching tracks back and forth, trying to cause a hiccup or glitch or anything. Mines operating perfectly, and this is on a very stubborn Oppo bdp 83 that needs service work desperately. No apparent problems whatsoever here...

 

[von kulper]

Plays but no sound. You have to fast forward to get track to start. Very weird. I will have to buy another now.

Bummer, Keenly. Sounds like just a bad disc, not necessarily an authoring error... Did you order from burningshed, by chance?

 

[keenly]

Bummer, Keenly. Sounds like just a bad disc, not necessarily an authoring error... Did you order from burningshed, by chance?

No, from the link on first post. I have lost my receipt and deleted email.

 

[vegas]

Plays but no sound. You have to fast forward to get track to start. Very weird. I will have to buy another now.

What player do you use? May be try another one.

 

[DuncanS]

It's arrived

Did I get the last one from Burning Shed? :yikes