Product Description
The reissue of this seminal album will be available in two formats: (1) a digitally remastered CD plus DVD and (2) a digitally remastered CD plus Blu-ray. For this Deluxe Edition, the DVD & Blu-ray discs will feature the album and three bonus music videos, "Tom Sawyer," "Limelight" and the previously unreleased clip "Vital Signs," in both a stunning 5.1 surround sound mix supervised by the band's Alex Lifeson using the original multi-tracks and in newly remastered stereo from the original analog master tapes. Both DVD & Blu-ray formats will boast the 5.1 surround sound and stereo audio in 96kHz/24-bit high-resolution audiophile playback which offers 256 times more resolution than CD audio, providing the listener with the closest experience you can have to what the artists hear in the studio. The DVD is playable on both DVD-Audio and DVD-Video players, the latter players will include DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and PCM stereo playback. The Moving Pictures experience has never sounded better or been more moving. Also included in the package is an extensive gallery with previously unreleased photos from the original recording sessions, new liner notes by renowned music journalist David Fricke and 30th anniversary artwork by original album designer Hugh Syme.

Disc 1
1. Tom Sawyer
2. Red Barchetta
3. YYZ
4. Limelight
5. The Camera Eye
6. Witch Hunt
7. Vital Signs

Disc 2
1. Tom Sawyer [Audiophile 5.1 Surround & Stereo]
2. Red Barchetta [Audiophile 5.1 Surround & Stereo]
3. YYZ [Audiophile 5.1 Surround & Stereo]
4. Limelight [Audiophile 5.1 Surround & Stereo]
5. The Camera Eye [Audiophile 5.1 Surround & Stereo]
6. Witch Hunt [Audiophile 5.1 Surround & Stereo]
7. Vital Signs [Audiophile 5.1 Surround & Stereo]
8. Tom Sawyer [Music Video - 5.1 & Stereo]
9. Limelight [Music Video - 5.1 & Stereo]
10. Vital Signs [Music Video - 5.1 & Stereo - Previously Unreleased]

CD/DVD Set (Apr 05, 2011):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MOMT2M/?tag=imwan-20

CD/Blu-ray Set (May 03, 2011):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MNVKVO/?tag=imwan-20

One of Rush's most loved albums is getting a sonic make-over. No, we're not talking about the band's announced plans to remix "Vapor Trails," we have to go back 30 years to the 1981 classic "Moving Pictures" which is getting the 5.1 surround sound remix treatment from producer/engineer Richard Chycki.

Chycki confirmed the news on his website: Ok, so the word is out. I've been in the studio for last month remixing the original Moving Pictures CD in 5.1 surround. I finished tweaks on 'Red Barchetta' yesterday. It really was an amazing experience to spread the original tracks of such a classic CD into the 3D word of surround. (The car speeds off, goes behind and banks a sharp right in rear BTW). The listening experience is drastically enveloping and coupled with songs and performances that epitomize this band, it's definitely a great time to re-discover Rush.

After discussion with the band, the goal here was to pay serious homage to the production of the era so a considerable amount of time was spent researching and working through effects etc. that matched the original but would fare well in the 5.1 world. And of course, placement was also a critical issue. I'm pleased with the results and Alex Lifeson was pretty blown away when he came in to listen to the finals.

OOOOOOh! I think I just did "it" in my drawers!

And hopefully if this works out, 2112 will be in the pike.

5.1 versions of MP and 2112 were announced as SACD releases several years back, but then cancelled as Universal seemed to have abandoned the format.

I look forward to this release and I hope they're immersive surround mixes with music and effects coming out of every speaker.

Excited about this!

Yeah - I don't have a good way to set up a 5.1 system where I'm at, but I'll still pick this up.

Alan

I hope they do this in Blu ray.

MusicTAP::::
Alex Lifeson of Rush has let it be known that a 5.1 mix of Moving Pictures (1981) is being readied as well as a 5.1 remix of Vapor Trails (2002). No release dates set for the time being. In addition, the Rush Universal albums are being slated for a remaster/reissue campaign (no word on which precise titles nor a release date). Their last remaster campaign was The 1997 Rush Remasters.

Remastering again? Don't expect bonus tracks. When once asked about vault material, one of the group members explained that they had very few unreleased tracks; not enough for a CD. And, it is apparent that the group doesn't want their Canada-only non-L.P. debut single ever to appear on CD. One tracks was a Geddy Lee-John Rutsey composition, and the other was a cover version of "Not Fade Away".

There's no need for remasters, as the previous batch sound just fine. Unless they dig up some unreleased tracks, I'll pass. I will, however, get the surround MP and the VT remix.

What kind of 5.1 are they talking about?

Lossless MLP or LPCM, or will they go the easier route and only provide Dolby and /or dts ?

I'm hoping the former otherwise I'm skipping it.

Probably just DTS 5.1. But I'll still buy it as I'm starving for some decent rock music in surround.

The only reason for me to buy the new remasters is if they include explanded packaging. I was extremely disappointed by the lack of effort that was put into the packaging of the remasters. No liner notes, no extra photos. The CD booklet for Caress of Steel is a complete joke - you can't even read the lyrics unless you have a magnifying glass.

Easy to read and cheap on the vinyl.

http://musictap.net/

Previously, we had mentioned the remastering (and remix) of Moving Pictures, the 1981 best-selling Rush album classic, which contains “Tom Sawyer”. The schedule now lists it for April 5 with two available packages including a CD/DVD set, and a CD/BD set.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5901

Rush Moving Pictures Audio Blu-ray in April

The Rush multi-platinum classic album Moving Pictures is slated for Blu-ray release on April 5 on an audio BD/DVD set. It has been remixed into 5.1 audio by Canadian producer/engineer Richard Chycki, who had sat behind the mixing desk for Rush's Snakes & Arrows. Chycki has stated that his goal was "to pay serious homage to the production of the era."

The Blu-Ray would obviously be lossless surround audio. That's the edition for me!

Put me down for the Blu-Ray!

Thank God I have no interest in 5.1 as a format for music. Otherwise I'd have to buy this (and a million other similar ones).

I"m with ya here. I wish I cared as this is my favorite band (or Thin Lizzy) but 5.1? I don't have any way to play it, and even if I did, I could never sit down and blast it with my wife in the house enough to make it worthwhile. As for Blu-Ray I especially do not care.
Obviously, we know people care, but not me. I will read the reviews here and hope that everyone enjoys this masterpiece in a new sonic treatment though.
As for remasters-they could certainly dig up some stuff both live and in-progress material, but as far as know Rush have little interest in such things.
I have all the remasters from 1974-1996 and they are all very nice. I listen to them all the time. Maybe these will include liner notes and photos and that type of thing, but I'd be very surprised if it involved any rare tracks.

Rush in 5.1? Bring it on!

I have no interest in new remasters because the 1997 batch were done correctly and sound fine to my ears.

Seeing this tracklisting makes me wonder if the forthcoming remasters will be the same remasters with DVDs of the music videos or perhaps all will get 5.1 treatment? I'd guess the 3 videos are the studio promos and not the live promos MTV used for "Tom Sawyer", "Red Barchetta" (missing here) and "Limelight". MTV never showed the studio promos for "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight" but did show "Vital Signs" which has never been released before on a comp.
This is what to expect from Moving Pictures:

Disc: 1
1. Tom Sawyer
2. Red Barchetta
3. YYZ
4. Limelight
5. The Camera Eye
6. Witch Hunt
7. Vital Signs

Disc: 2
1. Tom Sawyer (Audiophile 5.1 Surround and Stereo)
2. Red Barchetta (Audiophile 5.1 Surround and Stereo)
3. YYZ (Audiophile 5.1 Surround and Stereo)
4. Limelight (Audiophile 5.1 Surround and Stereo)
5. The Camera Eye (Audiophile 5.1 Surround and Stereo)
6. Witch Hunt (Audiophile 5.1 Surround and Stereo)
7. Vital Signs (Audiophile 5.1 Surround and Stereo)
8. Tom Sawyer (Music Video - 5.1 & Stereo)
9. Limelight (Music Video - 5.1 & Stereo)
10. Vital Signs (Music Video - 5.1 & Stereo - Previously Unreleased)