Steven Wilson working on 5.1 mixes of Tangerine Dream's "Phaedra" and "Ricochet"
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Did you actually mean to say PHAEDRA, RUBYCON and the unreleased 1974 studio album?
I meant what I wrote - sorry
Thanks... I had it in my head, for some reason, that it would be Phaedra and Rubycon.
Just thought I would keep this thread alive...I have noticed some other Tangerine Dream items that are available for pre order today on Burning Shed
I see 24db is in the HOUSE...come on down
Hey 24db, can you provide details now that the pre-order is up? Thanks for all the info you have given so far!
Yeah! The only site (we think) that has it listed...basically says nothing about the individual tracks, etc...
Yeah! The only site (we think) that has it listed...basically says nothing about the individual tracks, etc...
I don't think that information is available yet as 24db hasn't mentioned it yet on SHF...they would get the info before us....they now have the same information as we have here...
From https://shop.musicvaultz.com/*/Box-...gin-Recordings-73-79-16CD-2BluRay/64IC0KRB000
Tangerine Dream were one of the true pioneers of electronic and ambient music and the albums they recorded for Virgin Records between 1973 and 1979 remain classics of the genre. 'In Search of Hades: The Virgin Recordings 1973 - 1979 - is the definitive statement of this period in Tangerine Dream's history, featuring newly remastered versions of the albums 'Phaedra', 'Rubycon', 'Ricochet', 'Stratosfear', 'Encore', 'Cyclone' and 'Force Majeure' all drawn from the original first generation master tapes, and new Stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes of 'Phaedra' and 'Ricochet' by Steven Wilson. 'In Search of Hades' includes 8 CDs of previously unreleased material; 3 London concerts in full (Victoria Palace Theatre in 1974, The Rainbow Theatre in 1974 and Royal Albert Hall in 1975) along with the previously unreleased full soundtrack to 'Oedipus Tyrannus', recorded in July 1974 and remixed in 5.1 Surround Sound and Stereo by Steven Wilson.
Also includes 2 CDs of previously unreleased outtakes from the Phaedra sessions at The Manor Studios, Oxfordshire in November 1973 and the surviving 35-minute live recording from Coventry Cathedral in October 1975.
The box set features 2 Blu-Ray discs featuring the 5.1 mixes of 'Phaedra', 'Oedipus Tyrannus' and 'Ricochet', along with a 1976 German TV performance and BBC Old Grey Whistle Test broadcast of Tangerine Dream at Coventry Cathedral.
In Search of Hades is lavishly packaged with a hardback book featuring new liner notes and rare photographs and memorabilia.
Tangerine Dream were one of the true pioneers of electronic and ambient music and the albums they recorded for Virgin Records between 1973 and 1979 remain classics of the genre. 'In Search of Hades: The Virgin Recordings 1973 - 1979 - is the definitive statement of this period in Tangerine Dream's history, featuring newly remastered versions of the albums 'Phaedra', 'Rubycon', 'Ricochet', 'Stratosfear', 'Encore', 'Cyclone' and 'Force Majeure' all drawn from the original first generation master tapes, and new Stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes of 'Phaedra' and 'Ricochet' by Steven Wilson. 'In Search of Hades' includes 8 CDs of previously unreleased material; 3 London concerts in full (Victoria Palace Theatre in 1974, The Rainbow Theatre in 1974 and Royal Albert Hall in 1975) along with the previously unreleased full soundtrack to 'Oedipus Tyrannus', recorded in July 1974 and remixed in 5.1 Surround Sound and Stereo by Steven Wilson.
Also includes 2 CDs of previously unreleased outtakes from the Phaedra sessions at The Manor Studios, Oxfordshire in November 1973 and the surviving 35-minute live recording from Coventry Cathedral in October 1975.
The box set features 2 Blu-Ray discs featuring the 5.1 mixes of 'Phaedra', 'Oedipus Tyrannus' and 'Ricochet', along with a 1976 German TV performance and BBC Old Grey Whistle Test broadcast of Tangerine Dream at Coventry Cathedral.
In Search of Hades is lavishly packaged with a hardback book featuring new liner notes and rare photographs and memorabilia.
I have asked if it's OK to publish my (possibly out of date) track list - if the label owner replies it will go up on my blog.
From Steven Wilson (NB this set still hasn't been officially announced - would suggest waiting for it appear on Super Deluxe Edition etc before ordering).
Tangerine Dream ‘In Search of Hades’ box set announced with new SW remixes
April 14, 2019
A major Tangerine Dream box set has been confirmed for release by Universal on 31st May. The 16 CD / 2 Blu-Ray set has been a long time in the making. Pre-order here.
Tangerine Dream were one of the true pioneers of electronic and ambient music and the albums they recorded for Virgin Records between 1973 and 1979 remain classics of the genre. ‘In Search of Hades: The Virgin Recordings 1973 – 1979’ is the definitive statement of this period in Tangerine Dream’s history, featuring newly remastered versions of the albums ‘Phaedra’, ‘Rubycon’, ‘Ricochet’, ‘Stratosfear’, ‘Encore’, ‘Cyclone’ and ‘Force Majeure’ all drawn from the original first generation master tapes.
My role was to create new stereo and 5.1 mixes of whatever could be found of the original album multitrack tapes, but that turned out to be only Ricochet and 2 tracks from Phaedra. However, a number of reels of unreleased music were also found, such that ‘In Search of Hades’ also includes a generous 8 CDs of previously unreleased material. Perhaps most notable amongst these is the previously unreleased full soundtrack to ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ (75 minutes) recorded in July 1974. Extracts from these recording sessions have previously been included on Rubycon, Encore and the Virgin sampler album ‘V’, but the full 75 minute recording has for the first time been mixed in stereo and 5.1 for the box set.
Also newly mixed and included are 2 CDs worth of previously unreleased pieces from the Phaedra sessions, and a 15 minute out-take from Rubycon. Finally, 3 London concerts recorded by the Manor Mobile are included in full (Victoria Palace Theatre in 1974, The Rainbow Theatre in 1974 and Royal Albert Hall in 1975).
The box set also features 2 Blu-Ray discs featuring the stereo and 5.1 remixes of ‘Phaedra’, ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ and ‘Ricochet’ in high resolution, along with a 1976 German TV performance and BBC Old Grey Whistle Test broadcast of Tangerine Dream at Coventry Cathedral.
In Search of Hades is lavishly packaged with a hardback book featuring new liner notes (including some by myself) and rare photographs and memorabilia.
As a big Tangerine Dream fan myself, I’ve waited a long time for a definitive set covering their classic period, so of course was very happy to be involved in putting this one together. If you are a fan too please note that, as with many of these lavish box set editions, it’s likely to be strictly a limited one-off pressing run, so don’t hesitate to pick it up!
Tangerine Dream ‘In Search of Hades’ box set announced with new SW remixes
April 14, 2019
A major Tangerine Dream box set has been confirmed for release by Universal on 31st May. The 16 CD / 2 Blu-Ray set has been a long time in the making. Pre-order here.
Tangerine Dream were one of the true pioneers of electronic and ambient music and the albums they recorded for Virgin Records between 1973 and 1979 remain classics of the genre. ‘In Search of Hades: The Virgin Recordings 1973 – 1979’ is the definitive statement of this period in Tangerine Dream’s history, featuring newly remastered versions of the albums ‘Phaedra’, ‘Rubycon’, ‘Ricochet’, ‘Stratosfear’, ‘Encore’, ‘Cyclone’ and ‘Force Majeure’ all drawn from the original first generation master tapes.
My role was to create new stereo and 5.1 mixes of whatever could be found of the original album multitrack tapes, but that turned out to be only Ricochet and 2 tracks from Phaedra. However, a number of reels of unreleased music were also found, such that ‘In Search of Hades’ also includes a generous 8 CDs of previously unreleased material. Perhaps most notable amongst these is the previously unreleased full soundtrack to ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ (75 minutes) recorded in July 1974. Extracts from these recording sessions have previously been included on Rubycon, Encore and the Virgin sampler album ‘V’, but the full 75 minute recording has for the first time been mixed in stereo and 5.1 for the box set.
Also newly mixed and included are 2 CDs worth of previously unreleased pieces from the Phaedra sessions, and a 15 minute out-take from Rubycon. Finally, 3 London concerts recorded by the Manor Mobile are included in full (Victoria Palace Theatre in 1974, The Rainbow Theatre in 1974 and Royal Albert Hall in 1975).
The box set also features 2 Blu-Ray discs featuring the stereo and 5.1 remixes of ‘Phaedra’, ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ and ‘Ricochet’ in high resolution, along with a 1976 German TV performance and BBC Old Grey Whistle Test broadcast of Tangerine Dream at Coventry Cathedral.
In Search of Hades is lavishly packaged with a hardback book featuring new liner notes (including some by myself) and rare photographs and memorabilia.
As a big Tangerine Dream fan myself, I’ve waited a long time for a definitive set covering their classic period, so of course was very happy to be involved in putting this one together. If you are a fan too please note that, as with many of these lavish box set editions, it’s likely to be strictly a limited one-off pressing run, so don’t hesitate to pick it up!
I'm not sure I understand Steven Wilson's ACTUAL involvement here...only Ricochet and 2 tracks from Phaedra were found from the original multitrack tapes...but the blu ray contains stereo and 5.1 remixes of Phaedra...Oedipus Tyrannus and Richochet….so did SW "create" all these mixes from other sources or did someone else work on the "missing" sections...and if I understand correctly...Steven did no work on the CDs..
I'll buy it just for the two blu rays, of course, regardless of who mixed the cds
Shudder to think of the cost once it is OOP
Shudder to think of the cost once it is OOP
I agree Clint, as is the case time after time, wording in some of these blogs, or posts, or statements....leaves a lot of questions...or doubt.
afaik - Steven was given the existing multi-track tapes - ie two tracks from PHAEDRA, RICOCHET (complete) and OEDIPUS (complete 75 minutes). From them, he created stereo remixes and from these he created the 5.1 mixes. PHAEDRA appears as the standard version that we all know plus two stereo remixes (on CD) plus stereo remixes 96K 24 bit and 5.1 on the Blu Ray. He has also worked on Ricochet (stereo and 5.1) and OT (Stereo and 5.1) as well as one track from Rubycon (Stereo). There's a ton of other stuff - 8 CDs out of the 16 are new or different mixes, including a massive amount of outtakes from PHAEDRA over two discs.
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