Pre ordered already.
This is big news.
This is big news.
I'm very excited for this - and it's an instant purchase from me - but, with their recent foray into blu-ray with "Pale Communion", I reeeeally had my fingers crossed for a high-res blu for the eventual Damnation release. Oh well, either way, I'm sure this will be an excellent release, and I'm just happy we're finally getting it! And, beautiful packaging!
Pale Communion was the first Opeth album recorded in 24/96.
I am sure the DVDs will be DVD-V, not DVD-A. Opeth has never released a DVD-A and I can't imagine why they would do so now in a practical sense. Therefore the 5.1 mixes will be lossy. As I said above, hopefully they will include a higher bitrate DTS option even if the lower quality Dolby AC3 is used.Do we know if these will be lossless?
'Deliverance & Damnation', a double album almost 15 years in the making. Originally released separately in 2002 and 2003 respectively, these sessions were written and recorded together and it’s time for Music for Nations to present the album as a complete piece.
MFN will be releasing the double album in two beautifully reissued formats that includes new stereo and 5.1 mixes, with artwork redesigned by original designer Travis Smith. Liner notes by Mikael Åkerfeldt and Jerry Ewing of Prog in a lavish four disc bookset. As well as triple vinyl on classic 180 gram black vinyl.
Released on October 30th to coincide with Opeth’s 25 year anniversary, this is the perfect time for Music For Nations to re-issue one of the band’s most essential releases, allowing fans new and old to experience 'Deliverance & Damnation' the way it should have always been.
- Four disc Bookset
http://www.omerch.eu/shop/musicfornations/proddetail.php…
Disc 1 Deliverance – new stereo mix by Bruce Soord
Disc 2 Deliverance – 5.1 mix by Bruce Soord
Disc 3 Damnation – new stereo mix by Steven Wilson
Disc 4 Damnation – 5.1 mix by Steven Wilson
32 page booklet with liner notes by Mikael Akerfeldt and Jerry Ewing, new photos and redesigned artwork by original artist Travis Smith
- Triple LP
http://www.omerch.eu/shop/musicfornations/proddetail.php…
Disc 1 Deliverance – new stereo mix by Bruce Soord
Disc 3 Damnation – new stereo mix by Steven Wilson
Mastered by Jaime Gomez and released on 180gram Black vinyl. Redesigned artwork by original artist Travis Smith.
Mikael comments. ”Myself and Martin Mendez are very excited to see the re-release(s) of ”Deliverance” and ”Damnation” coming out. The 5.1 surround mix for ”Damnation” was done a while ago by my buddy and co-producer for both albums, Steven Wilson, and I’ve been itching to have it released as it’s simply stunning! My new-ish friend, Bruce Soord, has done a fantastic remix for ”Deliverance”, literally giving new life to the record and making me start loving it. Finally! It was with pure excitement I went through the tracks, discovering them again. I’m especially impressed with the sound of Martin Lopez drums but also baffled by how wicked and strange this album is. I’m scratching my head wondering how the hell we came up with these songs. On top of everything, our old-time head of ART, Travis Smith, has touched up on the artwork having it looking great (bleak) too! Enjoy!”.
It's too bad these two albums are being sold as one unit. Maybe that's what they were originally intended to be, but as a relatively new fan of Opeth (I started with Heritage), I don't really care for death metal. I might ask my son if he would be interested in the Deliverance album as a gift.
I felt the same way... I started with Pale Communion, which I love (progressive, no growls), and thought I'd never try their heavier stuff... But then I kept reading great reviews about Blackwater Park, so I bought it. Now I'm hooked. Sure there are growls, but they're inserted pretty sparingly, and the music, solos, melodies, are so incredible, the positives far outweigh the negatives. Honestly, there are a few long, low growls on Blackwater Park that just bring a smile to my face! At least give that album a chance... Plus the surround mix is great!It's too bad these two albums are being sold as one unit. Maybe that's what they were originally intended to be, but as a relatively new fan of Opeth (I started with Heritage), I don't really care for death metal. I might ask my son if he would be interested in the Deliverance album as a gift.
I felt the same way... I started with Pale Communion, which I love (progressive, no growls), and thought I'd never try their heavier stuff... But then I kept reading great reviews about Blackwater Park, so I bought it. Now I'm hooked. Sure there are growls, but they're inserted pretty sparingly, and the music, solos, melodies, are so incredible, the positives far outweigh the negatives. Honestly, there are a few long, low growls on Blackwater Park that just bring a smile to my face! At least give that album a chance... Plus the surround mix is great!
Well, I have stretched my musical boundaries a bit since getting into multi-channel music (Storm Corrosion, anyone?), and I'll probably get this release just because of Damnation and SW. Who knows, maybe Deliverance will growl--I mean grow--on me.
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