Steven Wilson is superb as are almost all of his remixes. Robert Fripp and Ian Anderson and the guys in Yes, and many, many more who use his services and customers who buy them are not all stupid or tin-eared.
Steven Wilson "Remasters/Remixes" What's Your Experience?
Over the last 12/18 months I have been collecting newly issued remastered/remixed blu-ray audio discs. Many bands have re-issued their classic albums on blu-ray audio as opposed to SACD which they did previously along wit DVD Audio.
I successfully ripped my SACDs on my OPPO 103 for many years with great results and ripped my DVD Audio discs on my computer external drive easily too.
So with a collection on blu-ray discs I researched how to rip them and bought an external drive and started with Pink Floyd - Animals and The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds which both turned out well. Next The Who - Who Are You Deluxe Box Set Japanese Edition with Shm Cds plus blu-ray credited to Steven Wilson.
Long story short the blu-ray is absolute trash and I can only conclude that Steven has hearing difficulties. The Shm edition of Who Are You is far far superior.
The blu-ray is nothing short of trash when ripped or played on my Oppo. Steven seems very good at PR but he's definitely the Clown Prince of remastering/remixing I will be inquiring regarding a refund or compensation. BTW the rest of the Who Are You Shm Deluxe Boxset is superb.
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I’m a fan but not fond of the Yes remasters of his I have heard. Noticeably different but seemed like the energy got sucked out, which from him surprised me. Like most things it’s going to be a matter of personal preference. I do love that there are various remasters and remixes of many of my all time favorites to choose from. Each has something unique and different to soak in. |
@larsman I have a couple of Yes, Steve Wilson Blu-Ray discs which I haven't ripped yet but I suggest you listen to the Who Are You 24/96 remix it is inexcusable absolutely awful. |
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