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From Blabbermouth.net

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?m ... mID=181329

Well 2112 in Blu-ray 5.1 sound is a must buy for me!

I still don't have a Blu-Ray player, but I love surround sound music (when it's done well). My other concern is that Rush surround sound mixes tend to be decent but not great. That includes all of their live DVDs and the handful of original albums that were remixed for 5.1. Whoever does those mixes doesn't have the same grasp on what to do with that format as Steven Wilson, but who does?

Agreed

he is the man.

Yes, and unfortunately, he's only one man.

I suspect part of the reason he begged off on the rest of the ELP catalog was that he just didn't have the time to remix them.

I was told by someone at Sanctuary/UMe that's not what it was.

Hey IP,

Are you allowed to say? If not I understand. I know he really likes ELP so it isn't the tunes. I also read that some of the reviews were negative. Sad, to see that. But in my case, I enjoy the discs. Nice addition to the other versions that I have.

Anyway, Great for the Rush 2112 5.1. This is a no brainer for my collection, Blu-Ray or not.

Rick A.

Rick:
I can say a little bit. It was a combo of some negative reviews and him feeling his work wasn't appreciated, plus some of the somewhat negative things he said about certain ELP songs/albums. The guy told me they're looking for someone else, but he held out small hope Steven may continue. There's a bit more I shouldn't say (nothing secret) including what he described as a farce involving "Unknown Ballad".
He did say the plans are for Trilogy, Brain Salad and Welcome Back next year.

If nothing else, Steven Wilson should work solely on surround sound mixes, and they can leave CD remixes to someone else. As I stated above, no one I've heard understands what to do with the surround sound spectrum as well as Mr. Wilson. So many 5.1 mixes just split various sounds into each channel, but he creates a unique mix/blend that retains the greatness of the original recordings while showcasing elements that may have been buried or omitted from the original stereo versions. In other words, when you listen to a Steven Wilson 5.1 mix, you're literally surrounded by the music.

Thanks IP for the info. Let's keep our fingers cross we have Steve to "Welcome Back My Friends ......" .

Rick A.

I've said this before; I just hope SW's replacement doesn't follow the pre SW ELP bright reissue trend

Mr Wilson is also the only person I've heard who can make the usually bright MLP (SUPPOSEDLY LOSSLESS, my ears tell me differently) sound tolerable in any format (including 2.0).

hmmmm

From hennemusic.com:



In time for 21/12 celebrations, Universal Music 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.

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 Blu-ray™ disc with a 5.1 surround sound audio mix and an interactive digital comic book, a new album cover by original album designer Hugh Syme, liner notes and unpublished photos.

The super deluxe contains the CD/Blu-Ray and is meticulously assembled in a hardbound bookcase packed with a 40-page comic book representing every song on “2112.”

2112: SUPER DELUXE EDITION

2 DISC: CD + BLU-RAY version
Housed in a hardbound book with a 40 page comic book by story artist Tom Hodges (Star Wars “The Clone Wars,” The Simpson’s “Treehouse of Horrors #17″) and a 24 page book with expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos. New liner notes written by David Fricke of Rolling Stone.

2112: DELUXE EDITIONS (DVD Version and Blu-Ray Version):

2 DISC: CD + DVD AUDIO/VIDEO

2 DISC: CD + BLU-RAY

Expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos by original album designer Hugh Syme. Brand new liner notes by David Fricke, Rolling Stone.

CD – Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks:
- Overture (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB – June 25, 1981)
- The Temples of Syrinx (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB – June 25, 1981)
- A Passage To Bangkok (Manchester Apollo, Manchester, England – June 17, 1980)

DVD AUDIO/VIDEO AND BLU-RAY CONTAIN:
- Digital Comic Book – experience the comic book formatted for widescreen televisions during playback of the album.
- Photo Gallery – unreleased photos and handwritten lyrics by Neil Peart

DVD AUDIO/VIDEO SPECS:
-5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in PCM (DVD-Audio players) and 48kHz / 24-bit Dolby Digital (DVD-Video players)
- 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo (DVD-Audio players) and 48kHz / 24-bit Dolby Digital Stereo (DVD-Video players)

BLU-RAY SPECS:
-5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in 96kHz / 24-bit PCM and DTS-HD Master Audio
- 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo

“Every album is a point in Rush’s history,” Geddy Lee said in 1978. “And if it’s not getting better, something’s wrong. Every album has to be the perfect Rush album.”

“The first record,” Alex Lifeson says about “2112,” “where we sounded like Rush.”

Originally released in 1976, Rush’s epic, landmark release “2112” was their creative and commercial breakthrough as well as one of the band’s most highly regarded releases among both fans and critics alike.

With lyrics written by Neil Peart, and influenced by author Ayn Rand, “2112” kicks off with the ambitious seven-suite title track (side one), set in a futuristic world run by the “Priests of the Temples of Syrinx” who regulate “every single facet of every life,” which includes books, music, work and play. “2112” conveys the story of humanity’s instinctual, inner need for one’s free will.

After the mythological journey through “2112,” side two brings you back to the present and continues with five stand-alone tracks. From hard-rocking tracks such as “A Passage to Bangkok,” “Lessons,” and a trip to into the fourth dimension with “The Twilight Zone,” to the album’s soaring conclusion, “Something For Nothing,” “2112” is the album that ushered in the next stage in their continuing evolution as artists.

Rush are currently touring North America in support of their 20th studio album, “Clockwork Angels.”

Lackluster bonus to say the least. 3 live tracks and they're not even from the 2112 tour?
They really should've included the 1976 show from Passaic, NJ that is out there pro-shot in B&W. They included one song from that on the Time Machine 2011 DVD. It's from that tour and while I have it, I can't understand not including that even if it's far from pristine.

Rush are reissuing their 1976 masterpiece, “2112,” on December 18.

The deluxe editions will feature 5.1 surround sound mixes, unreleased live tracks and the first-ever Rush comic book.



The band has revealed the cover art for the new project (see above).

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 Blu-ray™ disc with a 5.1 surround sound audio mix and an interactive digital comic book, a new album cover by original album designer Hugh Syme, liner notes and unpublished photos.

The super deluxe contains the CD/Blu-Ray and is meticulously assembled in a hardbound bookcase packed with a 40-page comic book representing every song on “2112.”

That cover is an abomination-what the hell?

Agreed... WTH

Did Hugh Syme have a recent head injury? That's the only explanation for such an atrocious design.