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Tony Banks "Curious Feeling" in 5.1...

Esoteric Recordings are proud to announce the release of 30th Anniversary editions of the album 'A Curious Feeling' by Genesis founder member and keyboard player Tony Banks. This classic album, inspired by the novel 'Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes, was first released in October 1979 by Charisma Records. Recorded at Polar Studios in Stockholm, whilst Genesis were on a brief hiatus following the 'And Then There Were Three' tour, this majestic work featured contributions from drummer Chester Thompson (a member of Genesis for concert appearances) and vocalist Kim Beacon. Stylistically the album is equal to anything Banks composed for Genesis and includes the instrumental 'The Waters of Lethe' and the song 'For a While' (also released as a single) among its highlights.

This 2 disc edition comes with a Nick Davis 5.1 presentation on dvd with the videos for "For a While" and "Waters of Lethe".

The nominess for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards was announced recently. The eligibility date for this year falls between October 1st, 2008 and August 31st, 2009...hence; no Porcupine Tree or King Crimson.

Best Surround Sound Album
(For vocal or instrumental albums. Albums only.)

•Colabs
David Miles Huber, surround mix engineer; David Miles Huber, surround mastering engineer; David Miles Huber, surround producer (David Miles Huber, Allen Hart, DJ Muad'Deep, Seren Wen, Musetta, Henta, Marcell Marias & Gail Pettis)
[51bpm]

•Flute Mystery
Morten Lindberg & Hans Peter L'Orange, surround mix engineers; Morten Lindberg, surround mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, surround producer (Emily Beynon, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Fred Johnny Berg, Catherine Beynon & Philharmonia Orchestra)
[2L/Lindberg Lyd]

•Kleiberg: Treble & Bass
Morten Lindberg & Hans Peter L'Orange, surround mix engineers; Morten Lindberg, surround mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, surround producer (Daniel Reuss, Trondheim Symfoniorkester, Marianne Thorsen & Göran Sjölin)
[2L/Lindberg Lyd]

•Genesis Box1970 – 1975
Nick Davis, surround mix engineer; Tony Cousins, surround mastering engineer; Nick Davis, surround producer (Genesis)
[Atlantic/Rhino]

•Transmigration
Michael Bishop, surround mix engineer; Michael Bishop, surround mastering engineer; Elaine Martone, surround producer (Robert Spano, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Choruses)
[Telarc]

Genesis should sweep the award...singular...lol