I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Animals (2018 Remix) (September 16, 2022) from Pink Floyd and its terrific. I had the opportunity to play this newly redone 5.1 mix on a half plus million dollar hifi system and it really shines. I am lucky to have frequent access to this system so I have heard a lot of music through it but rarely review my cds through it. The music is really immersive and special effects like random dogs, birds (and barnyard animals) appear in different places in space throughout the listening space. Drum thumps are immense and seem much more crisp and more real, twin guitar leads are more distinct, Wrights synthesized keys are more floating … a fabulous experience. Gilmores prime lead solo on opening track, Dogs seems to be placed squarely in front of me and live. Very cool. On Pigs on the Wing 1 Gilmore’s acoustic guitar and vocals are very present. On Pigs On the Wing 2 the vocal mix is even dryer and more real sounding. Very nice. Feature track, Pigs, is much more dynamic than I've ever heard with Gilmore's guitar lead sailing about behind my head and accent riffs drift throughout the ether around a firmly anchored Waters' bass and Mason's drum set mid stage. Gilmore's most rich layered leads are center stage along with acoustic work which is dramatically more evident. Waters' lead vocals are well balanced but distinct from backing vocals. Wright's synth work is clear and wild. Yes. I was one of the fortunate probably over a million people who saw this tour in the flesh but I have to say, even though there are no flying pigs in this room, not much else is missing. Wow!
'Animals 2018 Remix' will be released on CD, LP (with gatefold artwork), Blu-ray, SACD and Deluxe Gatefold formats. The Deluxe Gatefold version includes LP, CD, audio Blu-ray, audio DVD and a 32-page book. The Blu-ray and DVD audio include the 2018 remix in Stereo, 5.1 Surround (both by James Guthrie) and the original 1977 Stereo mix. The 32-page booklet features rarely seen behind the scenes photographs of the album sleeve shoot along with live images and memorabilia. The album artwork has been reimagined for this release.
Deluxe limited edition 4 disc package. 1LP/1CD/1DVD/1BLU-RAY 180 Gram black heavyweight vinyl 32-page booklet all housed in a hardcover book style cover
1 LP Vinyl 1LP 180gram black heavyweight vinyl 28 page booklet gatefold vinyl sleeve
1 CD CD in card gatefold cd size sleeve 28-page booklet.
1 Blu-Ray Special Blu-Ray gatefold card sleeve 16-page booklet
BLU-RAY - AUDIO MIXES 2018 Remix - Stereo: 24-bit/192kHz Uncompressed, dts-HD MA 2018 Remix - 5.1 Surround: 24-bit/96kHz Uncompressed, dts-HD MA 1977 Original Stereo: 24-bit/192kHz Uncompressed, dts-HD MA
DVD – AUDIO MIXES 2018 Remix: 5.1 Surround Mix (Dolby Digital @ 640 kbps, 448kbps), Stereo (LPCM 24-bit/48 kHz Uncompressed), 1977 Original Stereo Mix: (24-bit/48 kHz Uncompressed)
1 SACD Hardback book package with 28-page book, in slipcase. Includes: 2018 NEW STEREO MIX (High-resolution DSD) 2018 NEW 5.1 SURROUND MIX (High-resolution DSD) 2018 NEW STEREO MIX (standard CD) 1977 Original Stereo Mix by Brian Humphries Assistant Engineer: Peter James Mixed at Britannia Row 2018 Remix: 5.1 Surround and Stereo Mixes by James Guthrie Assistant Engineer: Joel Plante
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