Surroundablogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-986002012-11-14T07:56:58-05:00Surround Sound News, Views, Spews and ReviewsTypePadInterstellar Suite Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Collectors Edition tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ec51c53ef017ee51a7c1b970d2012-11-14T07:56:58-05:002012-11-14T07:56:58-05:00Help turn a classic synth cult album into an eargasm of 5.1 surround with videos and a commemorative hardbound book! Despite being released on Capitol Records' ill-fated “Cinema” label and getting locked away for decades collecting dust, nothing could keep true Interstellar Suite fans from giving up hope. After twenty-five years of cards, letters and emails, we hear you. You’re the reason this sci-fi synth orchestral adventure has remained alive, and yes… it’s high time this cult classic got remixed in surround sound. It’s the very least we could do for our amazing fans (not to mention all you quirky...Ron WheelerRUSH 2112 DECEMBER 21, 2012 ON BLU-RAYtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ec51c53ef017c3360b623970b2012-11-12T12:35:55-05:002012-11-12T12:35:55-05:00Monday, November 12th, 2012 JUST IN TIME FOR DECEMBER 21/12 – Deluxe Editions of 2112 In time for 21/12 celebrations, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release deluxe editions of Rush’s landmark album 2112 that will feature 5.1 Surround Sound Mixes, Unreleased Live Tracks and the First Ever Rush Comic Book, available globally starting December 18, 2012. There will be 3 configurations of 2112: DELUXE EDITIONS (CD/DVD and CD/Blu-Ray) and a special SUPER DELUXE EDITION (CD/Blu-Ray/Hardbound book case). The deluxe editions contain a CD/DVD or CD/Blu-Ray material including the remastered 2112 CD with 3 live bonus tracks and a DVD or...Ron WheelerGavin Harrison & 05Ric "The Man Who Sold Himself" on DVD-A....tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ec51c53ef0167618cfeb5970b2012-02-02T09:15:29-05:002012-02-02T09:15:29-05:00Available as a 2 disc cd/dvda set, The Man Who Sold Himself is the third collaborative outing from Porcupine Tree's Gavin Harrison and Canadian multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter 05Ric. Exclusive: the first 500 copies will be signed by Gavin & 05Ric Best known for his work with Porcupine Tree, Gavin has also played with King Crimson and played sessions for many other artists, but Gavin has stated that his work on The Man Who Sold Himself contains, 'Some of the wildest rhythmic concepts that I have ever conjured and 05Ric has snaked his bass around.' 05Ric goes on to explain that lyrically the...Ron WheelerStorm Corrosion coming on Blu-Ray....tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ec51c53ef0167618cb951970b2012-02-02T08:49:35-05:002012-02-02T08:49:35-05:00Editor's note: This little tidbit was buried within the "StarsDie.com" official website for Porcupine Tree. The posting consists of Steven Wilson answering a multitude of questions on PT and his other collaborations. In it was confirmation of a hi-res release for his project with Mikael Akkerfeldt of Opeth... Question...."Also, I’d be curious to know whether he (Steven Wilson) and Mikael (Akkerfeldt of Opeth) plan to release “Storm Corrosion” in high res on either DVD-Audio or Blu-ray Audio. Thank you..." Steven Wilson..."Storm Corrosion is coming out on Blu-Ray. The whole album was recorded at 96K so it sounds really good in...Ron WheelerThick as a Brick part 1 AND! 2 by Steven Wilsontag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ec51c53ef0167617fb405970b2012-02-01T14:09:00-05:002012-02-01T14:19:20-05:00Editor's note: While we've been anxiously awaiting the 40th anniversary release of "Thick as a Brick" word comes today of a SEQUEL TO "THICK AS A BRICK" IN SURROUND SOUND! Steven Wilson explains:" "I recently had the pleasure of mixing the new Ian Anderson / Jethro Tull album, which is a follow up to the classic Thick as a Brick album from 1972. TAAB2 is very much in the tradition of the first album, a continuous 54 minute concept piece with a similar musical palette and style. It's just been officially announced for release in April as a CD/DVD (including...Ron WheelerThick as a.......deluxe edition!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ec51c53ef0153940ec6ed970b2011-12-05T13:28:51-05:002011-12-05T13:28:51-05:00Hot on the heels of Steven Wilson's excellent remaster of Jethro Tull's "Aqualung" comes word on "Thick as a Brick". In this month's issue of "Classic Rock"....Johnny Black interviewed the eccentric flautist of Jethro Tull.... Aqualung and Thick as a Brick are set for Deluxe Editions soon. How involved have you been with the new packages. IAN: I started having discussions with them more than a year ago with EMI, whose initiative it was. A lot of credit for how good they sound now has to go to Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree who did the remixes. I'm involved but,...Ron WheelerAll the World's a Surround Stage...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ec51c53ef0154365a448b970c2011-10-23T11:22:14-04:002011-10-23T11:22:33-04:00Editor's note..I started to shake with anticipation when this bit of news hit my inbox...promptly ordered all 3 sets..including the wrongheaded synthesizer'd period of set3. Just so you know...these sets ONLY include surround sound versions of "Fly by Night", "Farewell to Kings" and "Signals". The other 13 cds smell like stereo-only. It's unclear whether those 3 dvds will be available as stand alone cd\dvd deluxe editions or blu-rays. This article originally ran on Antimusic.com. On Wednesday Rush Sectors Box Sets Details was a top story. Here is the recap: UMe have set a November 21, 2011 released date for Rush...Ron Wheeler