New David Gilmour record Luck and Strange Sept. 6 2024 (Atmos BluRay)

[Sal1950]

Given that Steven Wilson was provided the multitracks for "There's No Way Out of Here," and was unable to convince Gilmour that a full album remix was worth doing,

That's a strange result ?
Something doesn't add up there ?

 

[sjcorne]

The Atmos mix is great, but I wouldn't say it's among the very best. The vocals in Luck and Strange are bit recessed. There's a nice low end foundation to the album as a whole, but it has a bit of a compressed sound to it. Like the dynamic range isn't quite there compared to OaI or RtL. Could just be me though.

I think you're right on the money with this assessment. Though the sound quality on the whole is very good - the drums in particular are nice and punchy, especially on the songs where it's Steve Gadd playing - there's a cluttered feeling to some of the louder passages (choruses to the title track, end rave-up to "The Piper's Call", that final solo in "Scattered", etc) that borders on harshness at times. It's not horrible, but does kinda spoil some of the more grandiose moments.

It'd be interesting to know who actually did the Atmos mix (I couldn't find a credit in the booklet). I found it more impressive than either of the classic '70s PF albums that James Guthrie has mixed, but still not as creative or playful as any of Steven Wilson's mixes or Ryan Ulyate's work on the Tom Petty catalog. The bulk of the instrumentation is in the front and side speakers, with the rears and heights used more subtly to add things like orchestration, backing vocals, big guitar reverb, etc. I love how you can hear those ghoulish choir vocals gradually creep in from the rear heights throughout "The Piper's Call." David's guitar solo at the end of "Between Two Points" is lifted up towards the front heights to great effect.

It's also worth noting that if you have wides (9.1.x), they get a lot of action in this mix. In the title track, Rick's electric piano and David's guitar are almost entirely isolated in those speakers.

 

[GilWave]

I’m waiting very patiently for the self titled album and About face to be done in surround, About face is his best album in my opinion

His first, self-titled album is awesome, IMHO. About Face, not so much. But I'd welcome both of them in Atmos

 

[Sal1950]

L&S, the more I hear it the more I like it.
Caught a little buzz last night and played the Atmos mix thru twice.
I really love the mix and the use of the height channels makes for an impressive presentation.
No doubt it's a 10 for me, maybe higher if I can hack the pole. LOL

 

[DrKlahn]

L&S, the more I hear it the more I like it.
Caught a little buzz last night and played the Atmos mix thru twice.
I really love the mix and the use of the height channels makes for an impressive presentation.
No doubt it's a 10 for me, maybe higher if I can hack the pole. LOL

I'm going to give it at least one more listen before voting. I'm guessing I will end up on a 9. The issues with the mix, while small, will likely keep it from a 10. I'm still really happy to have this music. Very good stuff.

 

[splinter7]

Did I miss someone posting the Luck & Strange Tour Rehearsal YouTube? More like a run-through but pretty cool.

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[Sal1950]

Did I miss someone posting the Luck & Strange Tour Rehearsal YouTube? More like a run-through but pretty cool.

Wow, I didn't realize it was never linked here, I've read about it at a few other places.
I do agree it's more like a "run-thrugh" In many aspects it seemed they weren't trying to get things perfect,
just finding all their entry points, etc.

 

[fourml8r]

Wow, I didn't realize it was never linked here, I've read about it at a few other places.
I do agree it's more like a "run-thrugh" In many aspects it seemed they weren't trying to get things perfect,
just finding all their entry points, etc.

search on youtube as there was an actual concert done in a smaller venue this past week with lighting, etc. should give you an idea of what a full sized venue show would look like.

 

[César]

search on youtube as there was an actual concert done in a smaller venue this past week with lighting, etc. should give you an idea of what a full sized venue show would look like.

Two concerts actually in Brighton, I was there on the second day with my son.
Believe me I've been to many David's gigs and this one was among the best. His voice is obviously not what it was in 2006, but definitely better than in Pompeii during RTL tour.
Very strong setlist in the first half and a bit more irregular during second, but I can tell you we enjoyed every single moment of it.

 

[Sal1950]

Very strong setlist in the first half and a bit more irregular during second, but I can tell you we enjoyed every single moment of it.

Oh hell ya, I'd have thought I died and went to heaven, no matter Davids strength of voice.
Sadly I haven't been able to see him live since the 1994 Division Bell tour.

We'll see what the recorded version of the tour brings, I wouldn't be surprised if it is stronger than the Brighton clips I heard. He sounds much stronger on the L & S album.

but definitely better than in Pompeii during RTL tour.

Not his best work for sure but I hear little to complain about.
Listening to Coming Back To Life right now, a tuff one but not too shabby.

 

[splinter7]

The mixing desk - best seat in the house.

£30 pounds for full dress rehearsal for an audience of 1,500. That is pretty cool.

 

[César]

The mixing desk - best seat in the house.

£30 pounds for full dress rehearsal for an audience of 1,500. That is pretty cool.

It was awesome indeed. I'm still pinching myself to make sure I didn't dream it