Gary Kemp - The Destination (Dolby Atmos by Steven Wilson)

[alansanchez86]

Im unfamiliar with Gary Kemp, but I listened to the single and I liked it.
Atmos Mix by the one and only SW. Album to be released on January 31th 2025.

 

[jaap74]

I'm assuming it's the Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet?

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Found this info.

https://www.rhino.com/article/gary-kemp-announces-third-studio-album-this-destination

 

[Muppet69]

I'm assuming it's the Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet?

Yes

 

[Muppet69]

And from Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Looking like the Atmos may only be streaming. The article says "alongside" the CD releases, but with no Blu-ray listed IINM.

 

[Veganfloyd]

Looking like the Atmos may only be streaming. The article says "alongside" the CD releases, but with no Blu-ray listed IINM.

@PaulatSDE to the rescue?

 

[DuncanS]

Spandau Ballet weren't musically "my cup of tea" but they were obviously very good musicians, and having seen Gary Kemp play (he's a very good guitarist) with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets I'd definitely buy it on an SDE release!

 

[J. PUPSTER]

a new sample video

"PUT YOUR HEAD UP"

 

[sjcorne]

Second single "This Destination" now in Atmos on Apple Music:

 

[MrSmithers]

Full album was released yesterday...

 

[Perp]

There’s some decent songs on this album but, unfortunately, I can’t take the vocals.

 

[GOS]

There’s some decent songs on this album but, unfortunately, I can’t take the vocals.

Sounds like a cross between Jon Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams. Works good enough for me.

 

[sjcorne]

Same here, I’m really enjoying it. Would love a Blu-Ray, but I won’t hold my breath.

The mix shines especially on the orchestral tunes, like "Take The Wheel" and “I Know Where I’m Going.” Also love the layered vocals all around at the end of “Work”.

 

[Perp]

This sounds like it will be an SDE release soon enough. I may purchase it if I could talk myself into listening to it more than one or two times.

 

[sjcorne]

It’s a Warner release, so I doubt SDE could get this one.

 

[M-K]

Deluxe: https://tidal.com/album/412772454
Standard: https://tidal.com/album/412685792

 

[barfle]

There’s some decent songs on this album but, unfortunately, I can’t take the vocals.

Can’t count the number of times I’ve felt that way. Some “singers” shouldn’t DO THAT!!

 

[sjcorne]

Reviewed over at IAA: https://immersiveaudioalbum.com/gary-kemp-this-destination-dolby-atmos/

Gotta say I'm digging this album more and more with each listen. There are so many cool details to uncover in the Atmos mix, like the pinging synth part moving around the height speakers at the beginning of "Windswept Street." The intro to "At The Chateau" panning from rear to front only in the tops is demo-worthy as well.

 

[AYanguas]

Reviewed over at IAA: https://immersiveaudioalbum.com/gary-kemp-this-destination-dolby-atmos/

Gotta say I'm digging this album more and more with each listen. There are so many cool details to uncover in the Atmos mix, like the pinging synth part moving around the height speakers at the beginning of "Windswept Street." The intro to "At The Chateau" panning from rear to front only in the tops is demo-worthy as well.

Again, I like to see new Steven Wilson Atmos mixes that put main vocals exclusively on Wides (nothing on Fronts), following similar strategy than Bruce Soord.

Gary's voice appear only at the Wides, exclusively, with an additional little low volume at the Center. This, I think, will help to avoid a narrow sweet spot for vocals, and gives a "floating voice over there" feeling, instead of the tradicional isolated centered vocals.

I didn't know about Gary Kemp and I was never interested in Spandau Ballet. I also didn't know he is a member of Nick Mason's band. But thanks to this fabulous Atmos mix, I'm really appreciating this album.