| Editor's note: The new Rush album will be released as both a cd and the new DVD Album format featuring Hi-resolution 5.1 surround.... |
Hollywood, CA (March 26, 2007)--Rush has completed its 18th studio album and first new collection of original material in nearly five years.
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| Pictured L-R in Ocean Ways' Studio D are co-producer Nick Raskulinecz; engineer Rich Chycki; drummer and lyricist Neil Peart; bassist, keyboardist and vocalist Geddy Lee; and guitarist Alex Lifeson. Photo by David Goggin. |
The new album-- Snakes & Arrows--was recorded with Grammy-winning producer/engineer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver) and Rush co-producing, and mixed by engineer Rich Chycki in Ocean Way's Studio D on the Neve 88R console, where the band took full advantage of one of the world's largest collection of vintage outboard gear.
The new Anthem/Atlantic album will debut on May 1, featuring the single "Far Cry," followed by a major North American tour this summer.
Since releasing its self-titled debut album in 1974, Rush has been regarded as one of the most inventive and prolific groups in rock. The band's extraordinary body of work--which includes albums such as 1976's 2112, 1981's Moving Pictures, 1996's Test for Echo and 2002's Vapor Trails--has achieved worldwide sales exceeding 35 million units.
Ocean Way
www.oceanwayrecording.com
BSM has now expanded their selection to 23 existing DVD-Audio titles in just 5 days. It will take a while longer for new title announcements but we're much further ahead that we were a month ago.
DVD-A fans should take alook and consider ordering something to show our continued support for the format.
For those inclined: http://www.becausesoundmatters.com/
Posted by: Tim McDonnell | August 18, 2007 at 01:10 PM
DVD-Audio discs have been added to this site:
http://www.becausesoundmatters.com/
BSM expands DVD-A selections today with another Mark Knopfler title as well as four Warner releases by R.E.M., bringing the total to 12 DVD-Audio titles.
Each of these is also a CD/DVD-A package....
Posted by: Tim McDonnell | August 15, 2007 at 09:24 PM
DVD Album? Then what is an MVI?
Yesterday (5/01) Rush.com sent out an email in support of the album release that included this reference to the special edition:
"In addition to SNAKES & ARROWS, RUSH is also releasing a MVI on June 5. MVI is a cutting-edge format that features 5.1 surround sound, interactive content and higher storage capacity. The SNAKES & ARROWS MVI contains more than 40 minutes of never-before seen footage of Geddy, Alex and Neil in the studio, and offers fans a first look at some of rock music's greatest innovators."
>>> In the Amazon.com webpage for RUSH - Snakes & Arrows is this note:
What Is MVI? With a higher storage capacity than a standard CD, the Music Video Interactive Disc (MVI) contains new interactive features including, superior sound quality, a wide range of video features, and interactive digital content. MVI discs play in all standard DVD players, computers, and game consoles with DVD drives but do not play in conventional CD players. Digital music files are compatible with all MP3 devices.
Just what we need, another acronym to confuse potential consumers. We want DVD-A 5.1 audio; it's as simple as that.
Posted by: Tim McDonnell | May 02, 2007 at 09:55 AM
No confirmation yet as to whether the 5.1 is hi resolution. The stereo is likely 16/48. According to some insiders, it's up to the artist to decide on hi res for DVD-Albums. We'll have to wait and see.
Posted by: Dave64 | March 30, 2007 at 08:12 AM