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KCSP7
Newly remixed by Steven Wilson. Lots of stuff here. The CD features the original stereo mix plus three bonus tracks - trio versions of "Red" and "Fallen Angel" plus the full version of "Providence". The real action takes place on the 5.1 DVD remix. In addition to the album completely remixed into 5.1 you get bonus video taken from that legendary French television performance from 1974. That in itself is worth the price of the set. As far as the DVD goes there are lots of options in terms of audio playback. If you are one of the 3 people on the planet with a DVD-Audio player you can play this back in 24/48 5.1 or 24/96 stereo. Any DVD player can play back the 24/48 DTS 5.1 surround mix but there is also a 24/48 LPCM stereo mix as well.
- Style:Progressive Rock
- Record Label:Inner Knot
Customer Reviews
Average Rating
This is a review of the regular stereo disc of the set - I don't have 5.1. I noticed that on many sites, the regular stereo is being passed over as being the same as the 30th anniversary set - not true! Or let me elaborate - the tapes may be the same, but what they have done during the transfer and mastering is absolutely amazing. I compared, track to track, the 30th with the 40th Red, and here are my observations: the bass is punchier, the detail much better (the little keyboard bits, and especially the drums, come alive in the mix) and the separation is so much improved that it seems you are in the studio with them. I don't know if Steven Wilson had a hand in the stereo, or whether it was Fripp with a wink or two, but I can heartlily recommend this as the definitive stereo listening experience for Red. Just because you may not have 5.1 don't let that stop you getting a real treat. The other goodies, as described in Ken's review, make it all the more worthwhile.
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