Has anybody listened to Steven Wilson's Yes vinyl?
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On the fence about picking up this multi record set. I have most of it on original releases from back in the day but I have read that his remix work brings out even more?
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They are interesting for sure, but would personally stick with the original mixes. In my opinion, of course. If you want a little (temporary) excitement of hearing some YES albums in a different way, go for it. But, I always go back to the original (the way it was mixed in the year the album was recorded, as that was the way the band and producer/engineer intended).
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I've not heard any of the vaunted Steven Wilson remixes of anything -- haven't particularly wanted to, though.
I mean, is he going to improve on And You and I's mix? Or even Starship Trooper, for that matter? I think four-plus decades of hearing the original mixes has kind of soured me on any changes to 'em.
Just academically curious, you know?
This is what happens when you remix a Peterbilt conventional, BTW (and FWIW).
For some reason, I have this impression that he's, like, this rogue remasterer.
I could be wrong, however.
Has he remastered any dead guys? As opposed to bands where some of the guys are dead?
Regarding the 'rogue remasterer' notion @mhardy6647 , I don't think it is the case. His choices are quite limited to only a few artists - namely King Crimson, Jethro Tull, and Yes (with a smattering of others). I suppose those must be some of his personal favorites, or influencers of his own music. Here's a full list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Wilson_discography#Album_remixes
Anyway, as a gift, I'm certainly not going to look this gift-horse in the mouth. It sounds really good! And...it has me curious about his other remasters.
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I think it superior to any other recordings I have. And I have aquired several over the years, albums, CDs, cassette and even 8 track...lol.
Aqualung is one of all-time favorites.
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tonyb said " but even socialists can do a good thing here and there
Social media makes dumb people dumber and smart people dumb then dumber.
I'm pretty sure it is. Damn, he's been busy.
I like "Deadwing" a lot.
"Arriving Somewhere But Not Here";
And their song "Halo";
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