Has anyone else pre-ordered the deluxe DVDA version of Steven Wilson's solo album Insurgentes?
Looking at his website, it looks like it'll be arriving in a week or two. :D
It also states that the deluxe version has sold out, I hope was early enough to snag one.
Of course I did. 8-)
Sold oud? Noooooooo!!! :(
Oh well I'll just buy the regular version. Argh.
I ordered one early on. The regular version's not out until at least January, I believe.
I ordered the limited edition vinyl... With the postage and everything it turned into the second most expensive album I've ever bought (the most expensive being a UK original of Van der Graaf Generator's Pawn Hearts).
Are they shipping out then? I was under the impression it would be made available as a download and the actual album wouldn't be out until later.
According to //http://www.swhq.co.uk both the limited edition vinyl and deluxe 2 CD/DVDA book version are on target to ship in late November, and the retail version will be out on 10 February 09. (I've also heard, but can't remember where, that if you've ordered one of the limited edition ones, Burning Shed will email you once it's been shipped.)
I ordered the special edition too, waiting patiently for it
Quote from: "catherine"According to //http://www.swhq.co.uk both the limited edition vinyl and deluxe 2 CD/DVDA book version are on target to ship in late November, and the retail version will be out on 10 February 09. (I've also heard, but can't remember where, that if you've ordered one of the limited edition ones, Burning Shed will email you once it's been shipped.)
That sounds great! Now there's the question of which address I had mine shipped to, but I'm sure I'll get it at some point. (:-)
Just got this from Burning Shed:
Hello,
We are starting to ship the CD/DVDA edition of Insurgentes today. We will ship to countries outside of Europe first, then Europe and then the UK so that all copies arrive at roughly the same time - we expect this to be around 26th November. Please allow a further two weeks from that date before contacting us.
We will be shipping the vinyl version early next week in the same way, and expect them to begin arriving in the first week of December.
Please do not email us asking if your copy has shipped - we will send you an email when it leaves.
Thank you for your patience.
Kind regards,
Burning Shed
http://www.burningshed.com/ (http://www.burningshed.com/)
So today's burning question is: Which will I receive first? Insurgentes or EIMA? My money's on Insurgentes at present - Burning Shed seem a lot more with-it than CRS, who totally failed to pass my order on.
Quote from: "catherine"So today's burning question is: Which will I receive first? Insurgentes or EIMA? My money's on Insurgentes at present - Burning Shed seem a lot more with-it than CRS, who totally failed to pass my order on.
You're def right. Burning Shed is a top operation compared to CRS. And its home is in my lovely home City of Norwich !
The email from BS this week gave details of the despatching, so expect Insurgentes on time would be my bet.
This is shaping to be the album of they year in my opinion (apols to Jem and co)
Quote from: "Bert"Burning Shed is a top operation compared to CRS. And its home is in my lovely home City of Norwich !
The email from BS this week gave details of the despatching, so expect Insurgentes on time would be my bet.
This is shaping to be the album of they year in my opinion (apols to Jem and co)
Burning Shed is indeed a top operation, and Peter Chilvers (one of the founders) is a top bloke and a cracking musician. I was exceedingly fortunate to go to the Burning Shed evening back in June 2006 in Norwich - did you go to that, Bert?
Quote from: "catherine"Quote from: "Bert"Burning Shed is a top operation compared to CRS. And its home is in my lovely home City of Norwich !
The email from BS this week gave details of the despatching, so expect Insurgentes on time would be my bet.
This is shaping to be the album of they year in my opinion (apols to Jem and co)
Burning Shed is indeed a top operation, and Peter Chilvers (one of the founders) is a top bloke and a cracking musician. I was exceedingly fortunate to go to the Burning Shed evening back in June 2006 in Norwich - did you go to that, Bert?
No I didn't, unfortunately.
However, I did bump into Tim Bowness at the PT O2 gig last month and sat chatting for a while. He was really cool and we talked about the new No Man album and how was Burning Shed going and whether he and SW had any plans to gig some more ?
Apparently BS has moved to bigger premises, so it seems to be going well; I joked that he should get SW down to Norwich for a little No Man/BS club gig like the one you went to, and he wasn't completely anti the idea but said his and SW's schedules were so crammed now for 2009 that it would be a little while before they could do anything else.
If they do, I'll def be there !!!
Same here, the No-Man gig at Bush Hall in August was fabulous!
Quote from: "Philadelphia"Same here, the No-Man gig at Bush Hall in August was fabulous!
I so wish I could have gone to that! It's supposed to be coming out on DVD, though I think? (fingers crossed)
I do believe I spotted a camera or two. (:-)
Quote from: "Bert"Apparently BS has moved to bigger premises, so it seems to be going well; I joked that he should get SW down to Norwich for a little No Man/BS club gig like the one you went to, and he wasn't completely anti the idea but said his and SW's schedules were so crammed now for 2009 that it would be a little while before they could do anything else.
No Man at St. Andrews Hall would be great.
Fond memories of gigs at that venue, one of the first times I saw Marillion was there. I vividly remember, Fish in army uniform 'machine gunning' us with the mic stand during Forgotten Sons. You had to be there. ;)
My copy has been sent from Burning Shed :D
Quote from: "MikeEvs"My copy has been sent from Burning Shed :D
Mine too! :D
Im really looking forward for this as a huge PT fan. probably ordering it for christmas :)
Does anybody agree that the last Porc Tree full length was really weak?
The EP after that was really sick though.. Love that song Normal.
Normal was the only good song on that EP. I thought Fear of a Blank Planet was pretty solid. I saw it in its entirety live, twice. @_@ Anesthetize is such an incredible song, as is the title track, and Way Out Of Here.
Anyway, to get back on topic, this album leaked out onto the internet very recently(Like, today), and I gave it a listen. It's not bad at all, but it seems a little out there for me. Steven Wilson's always been one for soundscapes and atmosphere, and I can't enjoy music like that if I'm sober. It just doesn't affect me the right way. Once I get paid next week I will definitely be ordering it though, I love me some Steven Wilson :D
Quote from: "leelustig"Does anybody agree that the last Porc Tree full length was really weak?
The EP after that was really sick though.. Love that song Normal.
Nope, Fear of a Blank Planet is now my favourite album of theirs. 8-)
Anesthetize is just superb. But there have been so many great PTree songs over the years it's tough to single them out... apart from Anesthetize. ;)
Another fan of FoABP here. My list of favourite PT albums looks something like this:
In Absentia & FoABP (can't choose a favourite between the two)
Stupid Dream
Signify
Deadwing
Lightbulb Sun
The Sky Moves Sideways
I'll end it there as it becomes tricky with all the different odd albums they've released that may or may not "count" as proper studio ones.
Quote from: "BeyondThePale"Steven Wilson's always been one for soundscapes and atmosphere, and I can't enjoy music like that if I'm sober. It just doesn't affect me the right way.
That's cause you're used to listening to it f*ed up! :mrgreen:
Boy do I know how that is...
Music when you're...intoxicated is the best music.
One of my favorite songs to listen to while under the influence is Porcupine Tree's ".3", GOD is that song awesome.
My Insurgentes package arrived yesterday and a might fine package it is too
Quote from: "Philadelphia"Another fan of FoABP here. My list of favourite PT albums looks something like this:
In Absentia & FoABP (can't choose a favourite between the two)
Stupid Dream
Signify
Deadwing
Lightbulb Sun
The Sky Moves Sideways
I'll end it there as it becomes tricky with all the different odd albums they've released that may or may not "count" as proper studio ones.
I think FoABP is pretty good, but for me In Absentia is a better collection of songs.
My fave is Signify.
That said, all this is marginal - I reckon Steven Wilson has got to be one of the best songwriters around today. And as for the production skills, his records sound so fantastic. I recommend any of the 5.1 surround versions - stunning.
My Insurgetes has arrived - and it is a stunning package. I see that there's one up on eBay already for £500!
Sadly I will have to wait until Saturday night before I can listen to it properly, and watch the DVD, but I am looking forward to it greatly.
Yup, ours arrived yesterday also (it beat EMIA), an excellent package. My wife nearly grabbed it for Santa to hold for a month!!!
We have avoided a quick listen too, it'll need a full 5.1 listen I think. ;)
Well, initially a false start. The DVDA disk crashed our Digi Recorder as it coughed and spluttered trying to even read the disk for the menus. After the forced re-boot it played through the 10 tracks in 5.1.
First listen, first impression was... hmmmmm. Some interesting tracks, but I missed the usual melodies from Mr Wilson. At the moment I suspect this could be another 'Brave' for me. It's going to be a tough one to get into.
I'm sorry, but the guitar at the beginning of No Twilight Within The Courts Of The Sun is just awful to me. :(
We tried to watch the documentary but our Digi Recorder is really struggling to read the disk, it's stuttering every few seconds. It seems OK on the PC though.
Insurgentes and EIMA between them are forcing me to buy a new CD player as my elderly one just skips away like a spring lamb on the first 45 mins or so of each CD now. I can play them OK n my PC but its speakers are cruddy!
I just finished my first listen all the way through... That's really good! :)
Well...
I don't know what you guys think, but I think it's a good a record than any that's been released in the last 20 years. Astonishing. For invention, braveness, sonic craft, songwriting (ie just about all of it) for me it's better than anything Radiohead have ever done (I pick them as they seem to be the benchmark these days).
And the best bit... he's one of "ours" :-)
God I can't believe my luck, was gutted when all the limited release CD's sold out and I thought I'd have to wait until February to hear the CD, thankfully thanks to a tip off on the Mike Portnoy forum the burningshed records shop started taking pre-orders for the CD/DVD release due out in February.
But heres the rich tea part of the story... :lol: , not only will I be getting a free exclusive postcard for ordering off the website but they also gave away a free mp3 download of the album to keep us all going until the CD is released bloody brilliant I say!!! :D
They should do this whole pre-order free mp3 download with more CD's nowadays... :P
Check this out from Steve.
http://www.dprp.net/news/ (http://www.dprp.net/news/)