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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.

lordmelton
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It is a mixed bag. Some are good. Some are not so good. Unfortunately, I have not kept good notes on which are which. 

I definitely have a strong opinion though that the lead vocals for surround music should not be mixed into the centre speaker. They should be in the front left and right speakers. Otherwise there is no lead singer on a soundstage. There is just a mini person in a box in front of you. And I have a big high-quality centre speaker mounted up fairly high.

Two good examples of how to do it right: Pink Floyd Animals and Prince Purple Rain.

 

 

zlone
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Based on response, it makes me wonder if the Qobuz version of SW’s Close to the Edge is not right. 

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bassbuyer
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I’m a fan of most of his mixes I’ve heard.  I’m all in on Dolby Atmos mixes and he seems to be the man for a lot of artists and record companies.  Hope he keeps up his excellent work.  

mitchagain
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The Steven Wilson remixes that impressed me the most were:

1) CHICAGO - "Chicago II"

2) YES - "Fragile"

3) JETHRO TULL - "Aqualung"

The Steven Wilson remixes that impressed me the least were:

A)  JETHRO TULL - "Benefit"

B) KING CRIMSON - "In the Court of the Crimson King"

C) YES - "Close to the Edge"

So, I can see why many (including myself) have mixed emotions about them. As for the recent remaster of PINK FLOYD's "Animals": +++1

 

fastricky
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I'm a fan, his Gentle Giant remixes especially. 

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