The new Look To Windward single and Blu-ray pre-order are LIVE (+free 5.1 download)

[LTW]

Hey all,

The new single for my prog-rock/metal project Look To Windward is out now along with the launch of the Kickstarter campaign to fund a CD/Bluray release of the album. I'm also giving you guys an exclusive free download of the 5.1 mix for this song as a bit of a teaser: 'When You Go Away' (5.1 mix) Google Drive.
This forum has been a great resource for me and I really appreciate all my fellow multichannel geeks. It inspired me to tackle multichannel for this album.





You can support the Kickstarter here: LINK
I'm planning a CD/Blu-ray combo digipak with the 5.1 mix and a full length animated 'visual album' on the Blu-ray. I work in the VFX industry so this was an opportunity to combine some of that knowledge with my music.
Thanks to anyone who contributes!

Andrew

 

[LTW]

Thanks to anyone who has pledged so far The campaign is now an official ‘Project We Love’ on Kickstarter!

I was wondering if anyone had preferences for how music Blu-rays are laid out? In terms of menus, settings, UX, etc.

 

[LTW]

Just 7 days to go on the Kickstarter campaign if anyone wanted to still pre-order a Blu-ray. I've put out a new single too:

 

[LTW]

The campaign ended successfully so the Blu-ray is off for production. Thank you to my backers!
The album has also just released digitally. Out on all good streaming platforms.
https://linktr.ee/looktowindward

I'll be adding the CD/Blu-ray to Bandcamp sometime next month after the Kickstarter pre-orders have gone out.

 

[LTW]

The CD/Blu-ray combo digipak for 'The Last Scattering Surface' is now available for purchase on Bandcamp.

It features the album on CD, a 12 page booklet with artwork and lyrics and on the Blu-ray; PCM stereo and DTS-HD 5.1 mixes, full length 'visual album', the 'When You Go Away' music video and DTS-HD 5.1 mix of the song 'In Fantasy'.

Note that the Blu-ray disc is BD-R. It's not feasible to have glass mastered Blu-ray's manufactured at small quantities and small budgets! It has been correctly authored as BDMV so should play on any player that recognizes BD-R.
Bandcamp link

The digital download of the 5.1 mix is also available for purchase on IAA.
https://immersiveaudioalbum.com/product/the-last-scattering-surface-look-to-windward-5-1-flac/

 

[paligap]

Is there any way to preview some of the visuals included on the blu-ray? I lean toward downloads whenever available, but I would be interested in a visual component if I felt it enhanced the experience.

 

[LTW]

Is there any way to preview some of the visuals included on the blu-ray? I lean toward downloads whenever available, but I would be interested in a visual component if I felt it enhanced the experience.

Absolutely, here's a short trailer featuring some visuals from the Blu-ray.

 

[GOS]

The CD/Blu-ray combo digipak for 'The Last Scattering Surface' is now available for purchase on Bandcamp.

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It features the album on CD, a 12 page booklet with artwork and lyrics and on the Blu-ray; PCM stereo and DTS-HD 5.1 mixes, full length 'visual album', the 'When You Go Away' music video and DTS-HD 5.1 mix of the song 'In Fantasy'.

Note that the Blu-ray disc is BD-R. It's not feasible to have glass mastered Blu-ray's manufactured at small quantities and small budgets! It has been correctly authored as BDMV so should play on any player that recognizes BD-R.
Bandcamp link

The digital download of the 5.1 mix is also available for purchase on IAA.
https://immersiveaudioalbum.com/product/the-last-scattering-surface-look-to-windward-5-1-flac/

Cool, ordered the BDA from Bandcamp.

 

[beerking]

Mine arrived today. All good nothing else to pay!!
Will listen tomorrow as we are having a hot day today and the amp will add too much heat to my bat cave. 30⁰ it is. Phew.

 

[paligap]

Absolutely, here's a short trailer featuring some visuals from the Blu-ray.

Wow, thanks! Like your music, the visuals appear to be very compelling and will indeed enhance the experience. I guess I'll go with the blu-ray on this one.

 

[LTW]

Wow, thanks! Like your music, the visuals appear to be very compelling and will indeed enhance the experience. I guess I'll go with the blu-ray on this one.

thank you for the support the visuals were probably the most challenging part of the project to create

 

[LTW]

Mine arrived today. All good nothing else to pay!!
Will listen tomorrow as we are having a hot day today and the amp will add too much heat to my bat cave. 30⁰ it is. Phew.

Yea it’s pretty damn toasty over here in the Netherlands too! Thanks again for supporting the Kickstarter

 

[Juggsnelson]

This looks great! Order placed!!

 

[beerking]

I've watched and listened to this new release from Andrew McCully and not just once, as it's been on repeat.
If I've got music on repeat then I sure do like it ..and I like this release a lot.
As he says, it has been a labour of love, as he has been working on it from August 2020 to February 2024.
So many layers and it's very discrete.
With top notch fidelity.
Fantastic music.
The visuals are sooo good .
Another release that deserves being promoted to all of us on the good ship QQ and beyond.
And yes 'Clem' it's another release I'm salivating over
Thank you Andrew.
I look forward to your next release

 

[LTW]

Wow, thank you @beerking ! I'm relieved to hear that the mix has translated well to your system and that you enjoyed the visuals too

 

[M-K]

Wow, thank you @beerking ! I'm relieved to hear that the mix has translated well to your system and that you enjoyed the visuals too

I listen to it on bandcamp. Well done.

 

[Thonolan]

I'm listening to the full album on Tidal, inspired by the favorable review @edisonbaggins posted on his Youtube channel. This music ticks all the right boxes for me - truly excellent, and I can already hear the potential for an engaging surround presentation.

Definitely ordering this from Bandcamp - will post a review after listening to the 5.1 mix!

@LTW since you're partially based in the Netherlands (I think), do you happen to know a Dutch band called Our Oceans? I hear some resemblance at times between them and your band.

 

[LTW]

I'm listening to the full album on Tidal, inspired by the favorable review @edisonbaggins posted on his Youtube channel. This music ticks all the right boxes for me - truly excellent, and I can already hear the potential for an engaging surround presentation.

Definitely ordering this from Bandcamp - will post a review after listening to the 5.1 mix!

@LTW since you're partially based in the Netherlands (I think), do you happen to know a Dutch band called Our Oceans? I hear some resemblance at times between them and your band.

Thanks mate! Hope you enjoy the album and mix. I’ll ship it out asap once the order is in.

I haven’t heard of that band but I’ll check it out! There’s another Dutch prog band called In Halo who are also pretty great. I’d quite like to mix their last album in surround if I can get hold of them.

 

[Clement]

So sorry i missed the Kickstarter campaign! Just ordered through Bandcamp. If @beerking is right–and, really, has he ever been wrong?–might we get a poll thread for this release? Stay Surrounded, Comrade!

 

[Thonolan]

There’s another Dutch prog band called In Halo who are also pretty great. I’d quite like to mix their last album in surround if I can get hold of them.

Just checked them out and sounds promising. I like several bands of the Dutch prog scene (Textures, Exivious, the forementioned Our Oceans), since the Netherlands has been kind of a second home for me at some period of my life.

Anyway, back on topic, ordered!