HiRez Poll Yes - FRAGILE [Blu-Ray Audio (Dolby Atmos)]

[JediJoker]

Some new QQer called "Tony Kaye".

I hear he's one of those "Moog-haters."

 

[ogrequad]

For those who have both this new Super Deluxe and the 2015 set, would you say that both sets are still essential or does the Super Deluxe replace the 2015 for you?

 

[newslane]

For those who have both this new Super Deluxe and the 2015 set, would you say that both sets are still essential or does the Super Deluxe replace the 2015 for you?

Super Deluxe replaces the 2015 set, both for ATMOS and for the full alternate versions of the major songs that are included on one of the CDs.

 

[Rootdown4594]

Is the DTS 5.1 mix the same as the previous Blu Ray?

 

[Dynamic Editor]

Is the DTS 5.1 mix the same as the previous Blu Ray?

No, it is a new 5.1 mix. This release doesn't have the 2016 5.1 version or the 5.1 version made even earlier than that.

 

[Thonolan]

According to SW himself "a slightly tweaked version of the 2015 mix". He says the changes are minimal.

 

[minimumtumbleweed]

Vote: 9
Finally got a chance to listen to this. Still haven't bought it since I refuse to play a part in the wastefulness of these overstuffed box sets. The mix is great, very rear heavy which comes off a bit strong but overall I like it. Can't really remember how the 2015 5.1 sounds so just going off the Atmos. So, 3 points for the mix, 3 points for the music, 3 points for the content, and 0 points for the overall package as labels need to move past forcing vinyl on everybody and just sell the individual Blu-ray (or better yet, digital versions).

 

[Shermatz]

Vote: 9
Finally got a chance to listen to this. Still haven't bought it since I refuse to play a part in the wastefulness of these overstuffed box sets. The mix is great, very rear heavy which comes off a bit strong but overall I like it. Can't really remember how the 2015 5.1 sounds so just going off the Atmos. So, 3 points for the mix, 3 points for the music, 3 points for the content, and 0 points for the overall package as labels need to move past forcing vinyl on everybody and just sell the individual Blu-ray (or better yet, digital versions).

I understand your objections to being obliged to pay extra for a new vinyl copy, but for us vinyl-era "legacy" fans, these new bundles are pure catnip. The merit of the music is already locked down, we can just bask in the compare & contrast fun of re-experiencing this foundational prog masterpiece in its native format ALONG WITH the new Atmos/5.1 mix. I wouldn't pull the trigger for a "deluxe" re-issue of, say, "Tormato," but "Fragile", ABSOLUTELY (likewise the earlier "Yes Album" deluxe package).

 

[minimumtumbleweed]

I understand your objections to being obliged to pay extra for a new vinyl copy, but for us vinyl-era "legacy" fans, these new bundles are pure catnip. The merit of the music is already locked down, we can just bask in the compare & contrast fun of re-experiencing this foundational prog masterpiece in its native format ALONG WITH the new Atmos/5.1 mix. I wouldn't pull the trigger for a "deluxe" re-issue of, say, "Tormato," but "Fragile", ABSOLUTELY (likewise the earlier "Yes Album" deluxe package).

Sure but I mean, you could also just buy the vinyl and the Blu-ray if that was even an option... probably would still be cheaper than the box set... and gives everyone their choice...