Porcupine Tree 5.1 remasters - Deadwing / In Absentia - getting nearer?

[Plan9]

I would love for the mixes to be remastered by Wilson himself. I actually thought this was going to be the case with the upcoming deluxe editions, which is the main reason for my debilitating excitement!

The stereo mix will actually be the remastered version that was released on vinyl last year.

 

[JediJoker]

I think that is not Steven's "Mode of Operandus". He makes a mix in a way mastering is not required. I guess he doesn't think the surround mix needs to be redone. And the surround mastering by Darcy Proper is quite adequate.

He has remastered a few of his own stereo mixes over the years... But I suspect the most recent reissues of his catalogue have little or no master-level processing. Many of his more recent stereo releases/mixes, starting with Grace For Drowning, were released unmastered (To The Bone was mastered).

 

[Plan9]

To Steven's own admittance, he is not a mastering engineer, so most of the things "mastered" by him (it's always only his own work AFAIK) have little processing beyond some limiting and, sometimes, some EQ.

 

[Albert Dagger]

I am really hoping for a stand-alone blu-ray or DVD-audio. I'm not sure I like the album enough to purchase another huge box set.
I've recently bought Heaven & Earth and In Search of Hades which will keep me busy for a while...
Here, I just want the remastered album and 5.1 mix, no more no less.

 

[Grendel13G]

To Steven's own admittance, he is not a mastering engineer, so most of the things "mastered" by him (it's always only his own work AFAIK) have little processing beyond some limiting and, rarely, some EQ.

What I would like above all is a different 5.1 mix and/or master than what was previously released on DVD-A. Elliot Scheiner is great, but In Absentia was released during the madness of the Loudness Wars, and I would love to hear a more dynamic take that is more in line with Wilson's sensibilities.

 

[dobyblue]

The 5.1 mix wasn't slammed tho?

http://dr.loudness-war.info/album/view/124185

 

[Plan9]

The 5.1 mix wasn't slammed tho?

http://dr.loudness-war.info/album/view/124185

Could it be more dynamic? Sure. The Fronts are a bit slammed but it's not too bad.

 

[MarkN]

Have there been any updates as to the potential release date for the remastered 'In Absentia' CD/Blu-ray 4 disc set?

 

[user 1679]

Have there been any updates as to the potential release date for the remastered 'In Absentia' CD/Blu-ray 4 disc set?

Not yet, last word was "later this year" so if that is still the case there ought to be an official announcement pretty soon. I can however see the powers that be holding off a bit and waiting until early 2020 (Feb/Mar) as there is a lot of stuff this fall that competes for a lot of the same $$. That said, it's just supposition and I've no inside info on it....just though the quietness on it suggests something?


O.T. but PT related, and not surround, but a release I am certainly going to buy, preview hits the spot for me -
Colin Edwin / Jon Durant / Inna Kovtun

 

[rusinurbe]

It would make sense to leave it to early 2020 now given the current box set overload for the rest of this year

 

[rtbluray]

The "In Absentia" box set has been pushed back until next year. Steven's words on the interwebz:

One more major project from the archives to come is the deluxe edition of Porcupine Tree's album In Absentia, most likely early next year. For many (including myself) this was our best album, and the new edition will feature a remastered version of the album, 2 additional CD's of studio material, and a blu-ray including a brand new feature length Lasse Hoile directed documentary on the album.

 

[dobyblue]

Well alrighty then, for me it sounds well worth waiting for. Great news!

 

[edisonbaggins]

Chillingly unspecific about any surround mix. Hopefully it will include a remastered Scheiner mix, at least.

 

[H.A.L.]

Another delayed release: my wallet rejoices!

(It would have to be a HUGE improvement to replace the surround I already have)

 

[rtbluray]

Burning Shed also says that pre-order information will be coming soon.

Pretty sure that The Blu-Ray will include the 5.1 mix, along with any relevant promo videos and screen films.

 

[edisonbaggins]

Burning Shed also says that pre-order information will be coming soon.

Pretty sure that The Blu-Ray will include the 5.1 mix, along with any relevant promo videos and screen films.

I think that's a safe bet.
If the surround isn't remastered (improved) I see it being a hard pass for many though.

 

[sjcorne]

If the surround isn't remastered (improved) I see it being a hard pass for many though.

@Plan9 mentioned upthread that the surround mix will have the phase-corrected center channel, but won't be remastered

 

[Lord British]

Chillingly unspecific about any surround mix. Hopefully it will include a remastered Scheiner mix, at least.

Lol. "Chillingly Unspecific."

 

[alansanchez86]

I liked the initial 5.1 of In Absentia, what's wrong with it?

 

[edisonbaggins]

I liked the initial 5.1 of In Absentia, what's wrong with it?

Some don't like the mastering and there might be phasing issues.
Sounds fine to me though...