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They may not be given solo features, but the value of Beggs and Blundell's contributions, in managing both challenging instrumental ensemble work and ratcheting up the collaborative energy during solo passages, cannot be overstated, nor can their in-tandem ability to nail a groove with impeccable time and effortless humanity/musicality. During the balladic "Song of Unborn," together with their band mates, the pair demonstrates that the simplest and, even more so, slowest grooves are often-times the most challenging to maintain with absolute verisimilitude and honest feel. That Hutchings had only been with the group for a couple months before Home Invasion was recorded at London's heralded Royal Albert Hall on the last of a three-night run in March, 2018, only makes his contribution to the group all the more remarkable.
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As you’d expect from the 5.1 mixing maestro, the blu-ray and DVD offer 5.1 surround mixes of the concert (those who attended these shows experienced a ‘4D sound’ performance). Tour, and who has managed the unenviable challenge of following Wilson's first touring drummer, Marco Minnemann. A massively virtuosic drummer with a distinctive approach, that Wilson was able to find another drummer who could be described the same way while, at the same time, possessed of his own musical personality and ability to embrace the existing chemistry was another feat in itself.
The remaining works are culled from his previous albums. However, the film footage includes pans, zooms, special effects, mood lighting, trippy superimposed scenes and animations on the big screen behind the band, often paralleling the musical storylines. It all instills movement and theatrics to complement the ensemble's colorful stage presence.
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Just in time for the holidays, Home Invasionbelongs in the pile of gifts for every fan of progressive and melodic rock. And, hey, don’t get me wrong—I love Wilson’s solo band, too. Adam Holzman on keyboards, Nick Beggs on bass, Craig Blundell on drums, and Alex Hutchings on guitar, are all extraordinary musicians, and they do a fantastic job bringing this huge body of work from Wilson’s catalog to life, sounding as close to studio perfection as you’d find in a Toto concert. Everything about this live collection is great, the visuals, the sounds, the way it is filmed, the incredible band, the set list. It is simply a brilliant celebration of one of music’s criminally under-appreciated talents. The CDs include the full soundtrack of the concert across two discs, while the vinyl box actually offers six extra tracks; three soundcheck songs (included as bonus content on the blu-ray/DVD) and three songs from the previous night’s performance .
We need to catch up…I'll try to PM you if I can figure out the new site. Still listen to PT…didn't follow SW solo, but that can be discussed elsewhere. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. His 5.1 mixes tend to be quite excellent, but then so are his stereo ones.
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There isn’t a 2CD option but the ‘soundtrack’ to the film will be available as a deluxe 5LP vinyl box set . After beginning to bring the occasional Porcupine Tree song into his shows during the Hand. Tour, Wilson now includes a greater number of PT tunes in his set lists, five of which are included on Home Invasion. Some, like In Absentia's "Sound of Muzak," are delivered relatively faithfully, though Wilson turns the chorus of that song into an audience participation piece. Others, like "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here," from Deadwing , and the positively massive second set-closer, "Sleep Together," from 2007's Fear of a Blank Planet , are extended slightly longer than the originals, with his current band simultaneously reverential and unequivocally personal.
Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and includes upcoming jazz events near you. The second half of the set is where things really take off beginning with the epic PT track “Arriving Somewhere But Not Here.” No where is Wilson’s diversity on more display that when he follows that track with the dance pop of “Permanating,” a track where he demands the audience stand up and disco dance. It is an odd moment in a prog show especially with dancers on stage, but Wilson pulls it off well, because he believes in it and halfway into the song, you are dancing and believing it too. The visuals in the show with the screen in front of the band and also behind, create a 3D effect that adds even more to an already captivating showcase. Songs like “Song of I” and “Detonation” benefit from this tremendously, the latter track a highlight of the show with the full on rock jam that happens in the second half of the song. Vintage Rock is your classic rock magazine with news about rock music, bands, classic rock interviews, rock n roll news and top 100 classic rock songs.
Incorporating split screens, unusual cross-fades, a bevy of visual effects and more to render Home Invasion a film that does more than merely act as a memory for those who've seen the tour and a chance for those who did not to capture some idea of the experience. To expand our coverage even further and develop new means to foster jazz discovery and connectivity we need your help. You can become a sustaining member for a modest $20 and in return, we'll immediately hide those pesky ads plus provide access to future articles for a full year. This winning combination will vastly improve your AAJ experience and allow us to vigorously build on the pioneering work we first started in 1995.
With so many artists flooding the market with concert videos these days, it's a given that there are plenty of opportunities to see the band in action throughout Home Invasion. But given Wilson's love of film and image, it should come as no surprise that Home Invasion is more than "just" a document of a particularly strong performance. Together, as a quintet, this may be Wilson's best, most empathic and compelling group yet, made all the more so now that, with Hutchings also singing background vocals alongside Beggs, he's got more voices to work with onstage.
Later in the show, Wilson announces, “The time has come,” as he gives props to pop, alluding to his own hip-shaking “Permanating,” adding, “I’m going to play it now. You’re going to disco dance.” And off he goes, eventually joined by a chorus of seven Bollywood Co. dancers to help get the room moving. “Song Of I” features a different kind of dancer — a laser projected image of a woman slithering to the music. I listened to the entire release twice while making notes each time. These are my track-by-track observations of the songs along with comments on the images that play on the Blu-ray.
In addition to a track-by-track story board, the Blu-ray includes alternative versions and mixes of the songs, as well as instrumental versions of every song on the title. There’s also a behind the scenes documentary of the making of the release along with interviews of Mr. Wilson which really gives you great insights on all the production involved in making this album. Home Invasion also documents Wilson's continued growth and confidence as a front man, lead singer and bandleader. His voice has never sounded better and, while his guitar solos may not be as sophisticated as Hutchings,' they're nevertheless perfect for the moments where he chooses to take them. This 2-CD and DVD edition (also released on Blu-Ray and 2-CD +Blu-Ray) is culled from Wilson's third and final set at London's storied Royal Albert Hall in March 2018. He performs 10 of the 11 tracks from his largest selling record, To The Bone .
This album is filled with amazing Mellotron sounds, but not as I initially anticipated. Instead of the 70s Crimson/Genesis sounds, Wilson’s playing takes on a more modern edge when considering the music style of the songs. Wilson’s voice is the best I’ve heard him sing to date and the guitar leads are more melodic with less overall distortion when compared to something like The Raven That Refused To Sing. There’s also very little wind instruments on this release, perhaps to emphasize his new Mellotron. Erase.” is well worth the investment for several reasons. Then add to that the fact that each track includes pictures and artwork that take you through the concept behind the title which is about the journey of this woman’s life between 2008 and 2015.
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And if his audience has been growing, he has also been bucking another trend that's largely become a disturbing new norm. Even artists who regularly play to hundreds of thousands of fans over the course of a year now struggle to sell tens of thousands of albums , despite having achieved sales in the hundreds of thousands—millions, even—in decades past. But just as Wilson's audience has grown in size, so, too, have his sales. All too often, an album achieves its biggest numbers in the first couple of weeks after release, only to find sales falling off a cliff after that. Not only do Wilson's new releases continue to sell long after they should be slowing down, but his back catalog continues to do well also, continuing to move surprising numbers. In a career now early in its fourth decade, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Steven Wilson has bucked almost every trend in the new millennium music industry.
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