Steven Wilson: The Harmony Codex Immersive Listening Session and Review

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  • Fittingly for my 1,000th video I have something very special. Yesterday, I was privileged to have been invited to the immersive listening session for Steven Wilson's new album The Harmony Codex at L-Acoustics in North London. Listening to this music in this format of 18.1.12 is perhaps unique and exciting, but I'm certain the eventual stereo mix will be amazing too. I know I'm all superlatives at the minute, but I think this might be his greatest achievement yet. I think you'll like it!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 193

  • @christophermcdonnell8809
    @christophermcdonnell8809 11 місяців тому +37

    Thanks for the review and comments. I’m from the L-Acoustics team and was the principal operator in mixing this incredible album with Steven’s guidance. Pleasure to have you in our listening space.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for having me! It was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. Amazing!

  • @6lillium
    @6lillium 11 місяців тому +25

    Green with envy, and happy for you. You deserved this ( something only others can determine) . Keep being you Jim....it's taking you places....

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      Awww, cheers Karl! Luckily, I'm rubbish at being anyone other than me!

    • @ryankirch9099
      @ryankirch9099 11 місяців тому

      F-ing A! There is no other guy on YT (way-under-appreciated, i might add) who deserved this. I’m not jealous, because I felt it through you. So excited.

  • @VTec555
    @VTec555 10 місяців тому

    Can not wait to hear the album, more so after watching this review 😃👍

  • @penusliski
    @penusliski 11 місяців тому +6

    There is a short list of musicians who deserves to be presented on a half million quid sound system and SW in on the top five

  • @richardsoos8902
    @richardsoos8902 11 місяців тому +2

    It makes me wish I had as many eyes as a spider to watch a film.

  • @deanwolfechannel
    @deanwolfechannel 11 місяців тому +7

    Great report Jim. Cinema for the ears. They should have these listening cinemas as a chain. Mix classic albums and go her them in the dark, great stuff

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +4

      Hey Dean, you're the third person to say that. I think we could be onto something....

    • @MikeEnRegalia
      @MikeEnRegalia 11 місяців тому

      Yes, with the guy in front of me chewing popcorn. Thanks, but no thanks.

  • @iangillbanks2420
    @iangillbanks2420 11 місяців тому +2

    wow just got tickets for the 27th at eartH in London..69 speaker system... quivering with anticipation!

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      I'm trusting it'll be brilliant there too!

  • @joshf.4270
    @joshf.4270 11 місяців тому +3

    This was quite an experience. I was lucky enough to have been there as well, and it all just blew me away. Still can’t believe I was there. And the album is remarkable. Some of the most interesting and compelling music he has made.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      Hello! Great, wasn't it?

  • @tedwilliams491
    @tedwilliams491 11 місяців тому +2

    Based on the two tracks we've heard this sounds awesome, I'm really looking forward to this release now, can't remember the last time I've been this excited about a release, top stuff

  • @gerardleveque3568
    @gerardleveque3568 11 місяців тому +1

    The video of "Economies Of Scale" is so Beautiful.

  • @fossworking
    @fossworking 11 місяців тому +1

    Grateful. Thank you.

  • @southendonseaarts
    @southendonseaarts 11 місяців тому +2

    I have an Atmos 7.1.4 with separate amps for front and rear speakers my Atmos 4 heights are on my AVR so I will be listening in the darkness as well. His appreciation of what immersive sound can do is amazing.

  • @runscoot4596
    @runscoot4596 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow!!! What an amazing experience!!

  • @paulcole7144
    @paulcole7144 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm tingling just listening to your fantastic description Jim, great work and glad you got to experience this first hand.

  • @Johnyl30
    @Johnyl30 11 місяців тому +1

    What an exciting experience! I can't wait for the album

  • @marianot604
    @marianot604 11 місяців тому +1

    what a great expectation my god!! I need to listen this new record nowwww!!!! Thanks for tell us this amazing experience Jim!!!

  • @TubeDot3
    @TubeDot3 11 місяців тому +4

    Hi Jim, was there for the afternoon session, and I must say, you speak from my heart. I felt exactly the same way. What an experience. An unbelievable sound system and the best album I could imagine to listen to in this room.

  • @MisterWondrous
    @MisterWondrous 11 місяців тому +1

    Like Rumi said...let the beauty you love be what you do.
    Let it flow! All conscious labors are rewarded.

  • @carloc8763
    @carloc8763 11 місяців тому +2

    My goodness Jim, you gave me goosebumps. I am thrilled for you, this must have been one hell of a listening experience, probably a unique one. I obviously cannot wait to get my hands on the CD. And God bless Mr Steven Wilson!

  • @stevesmith3990
    @stevesmith3990 11 місяців тому +1

    Great review, thanks very much.

  • @paulv5733
    @paulv5733 11 місяців тому

    Really excited for this album and hopefully the accompanying tour. Great review!

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      Thanks! And yes, fingers crossed for live dates in the future.

  • @musicalbrick
    @musicalbrick 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this really interesting and informative review. I’m really looking forward to the album now

  • @timballard27
    @timballard27 11 місяців тому +1

    great review Jim. and well deserved.

  • @ArthurMol-ib5tg
    @ArthurMol-ib5tg 10 місяців тому +1

    Great review Jim

  • @franckbizouard3357
    @franckbizouard3357 9 місяців тому

    Love this album each day, each listen more and more, and I don't even have listen the CD 2 yet ;-) What a masterpiece!

  • @Chuck_The_Human
    @Chuck_The_Human 10 місяців тому +1

    Loving this album, got a signed LP copy through some shop in the UK and bought the deluxe digital version today..
    This sounds like such an amazing experience.. I definitely have to play it in complete darkness now, I wish I had even an atmos but hopefully My 5.1 and FLAC files won't let me down.

  • @kenmace933
    @kenmace933 11 місяців тому +1

    I was on the fence about this release but no longer! What an incredible experience you had, I can only imagine what it was like..

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      I'm sure the stereo will still sound incredible!

  • @bentarpey8666
    @bentarpey8666 10 місяців тому

    Good review and I like how you delved into the listening format on release. I gave this a first listen on a long drive today. While sounding different, the diversity and scope of this immediately reminded me of Grace For Drowning which i love. I know it will require many more listens, giving it a proper listen on headphones as I go to sleep tonight.

  • @augusztleno7539
    @augusztleno7539 11 місяців тому +1

    YES JIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kevinkuypers9445
    @kevinkuypers9445 11 місяців тому +1

    That sounds absolutely incredible, I am so jealous yet happy for you, of course. Look forward to the record!

  • @TheAlbumReviewGuy
    @TheAlbumReviewGuy 11 місяців тому +4

    Great review Jim. What a marvellous treat to have experienced. Well done. You came across with passion and feeling that would surely entice anyone to try the album whether you like SW or not. Extremely good video. Take care. Dave

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Dave

  • @grahamhowes6904
    @grahamhowes6904 10 місяців тому +1

    Now I’ve heard it - extraordinary .. influences of PINK FLOYD with even a Gilmour like solo and King Crimson and trance moments - but so good to see Ninet back for Steven’s nod towards DON’T GIVE UP. One of his best I think

  • @malcolmdaniel4462
    @malcolmdaniel4462 11 місяців тому +3

    Sounds like it was a truly life changing experience Jim. One that will live with you forever. And the release date of the album can't come soon enough !!!!

  • @sandylman8219
    @sandylman8219 11 місяців тому +1

    You've helped me make up my mind. I made the mistake of listening to Economies of Scale. It's really tempting to listen to the individual tracks as they are released, but having heard your review I'll be waiting for the album release and donning my best headphones.

  • @TheTobesOfHades
    @TheTobesOfHades 11 місяців тому +1

    Well now I'm REALLY looking forward to getting the record. Thanks!

  • @stephenscott1153
    @stephenscott1153 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow what a sincere and wonderful report on your wondrous experience. Thanks so much Jim. I live in Melbourne

  • @warrenbutson349
    @warrenbutson349 11 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful description of the event music and experience. As you say you had the ultimate version we will have to accept a lesser immersion but still excited that this captures some or most of what makes Steven Wilson so great. I missed his rock side but happy he’s mixing all all his influences up and looking forward to taking the journey in the dark with good headphones and an open mind

  • @gaycha6589
    @gaycha6589 10 місяців тому +1

    I've been following SW since Stupid Dream and have enjoyed much of his output since.
    Not being a multichannel fan, I am sure that with assistance of a little 'green' and my trusty headphones, I will soon be hearing the exclusive 666:1 mix. priceless

  • @JonPickles
    @JonPickles 11 місяців тому +4

    I went to see the Porcupine Tree at Dolby labs which was amazing also. I’m loving what I’ve heard of this one. Can’t wait to see it live.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      Now, live shows would be very welcome!

  • @briancox8518
    @briancox8518 11 місяців тому +1

    From what I heard so far it's very good

  • @jamesbonar3092
    @jamesbonar3092 10 місяців тому

    Well Jim, having just bought the vinyl and cd of this ( it better be ) amazing album today, i hold you solely responsible if i dont like it hahaha. Only joking mate. You must feel extremely honoured to have been invited along to such a prestigious event, i know i would. The fact that, you were invited along, tells you that, YOU, and YOUR CHANNEL, have obviously being noticed. To be invited along side the man himself, Nick Beggs, John Mitchell is an absolute honour. I only became aware of this event a week or so ago when a young woman who's channel i watch posted a video informing her subscribers that she had been invited along to the same event, im talking about Niamh the prog nerd, amazing young woman whos passion for music is unbelievable giving how young she is. Apparently both her and her dad were both invited. Did you get to talk to her much ?

  • @MJ-yp3hr
    @MJ-yp3hr 11 місяців тому +1

    You lucky bassicht...been away from your station for a while...glad to be back my friend

  • @dawncroy
    @dawncroy 11 місяців тому +1

    This is making me cry!

  • @harrycoleman727
    @harrycoleman727 11 місяців тому +2

    I'm jealous!! But also extremely happy that you got to experience the new album in this way and decided to share it with us, thanks Jim. I'm hoping to be invited to one of these sessions one day (long may they continue!), but until then the album will have to do, which if its anything like how you're describing it then that's not exactly a hardship to bear ;)

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +2

      I so hope that people enjoy it as much as I did, or else my career as music reviewer will be very short lived!

  • @sebulban
    @sebulban 11 місяців тому +3

    I'm quite sure you're happy that some time ago quite many recommend you to check and react into the music of Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree :)

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @sebulban
      @sebulban 10 місяців тому

      Just listened the record first time while driving to Airport. I’m stunned. What an Album this is💪🏻
      The Arpeggios, percussions, soundscapes etc are all top top notch and I can’t even imagine how good it was with that immersive Lisa system😊
      Even though I was driving I felt at times that I was floating in some clouds 😂
      It was pitch black with some mist and I listened with my AirPod Max headphones and the Dolby Audio mix.
      After listening it the first time I started to wonder, how much creativity one needs to have to give birth to something like this🤷
      I’ve ordered the vinyl of course but also started to think about getting a 7.1.4 system for real Dolby Atmos. Especially after listening this.

  • @dr.emilschaffhausen4683
    @dr.emilschaffhausen4683 11 місяців тому +1

    Your description blew me away. Succinct and detailed and couldn't be better! Subscribed. If I ever have a UA-cam channel don't be mad if I model some of your format to some degree.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      Hahaha, no I don't mind at all, you dirty rotten scoundrel!

  • @TheProgCorner
    @TheProgCorner 11 місяців тому +2

    Sweet!!!

    • @andrewlongshaw2128
      @andrewlongshaw2128 11 місяців тому

      And what a great group The Sweet were. Possibly my intro into rock??

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      @TheProgCorner thanks Scot, indeed it was/is/shall be again!

  • @stephenhaunch3468
    @stephenhaunch3468 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. I have more optimism now. I had the same feeling at the Marillion weekend when I briefly spoke to John Mitchell and then met the band and drank cocktails. Minus the music.

  • @jp8710
    @jp8710 11 місяців тому +2

    My friend Steve Jones was in the room too, he videoed the SW introduction and sent it to me yesterday. Like you Jim he was utterly blown away. I will send him a link to this video. Steve and I met SW at a signing about 10 years ago and have seen PT and SW solo work many times. You lucky buggers!

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      Oh, I'd love to see his video! Could you ask to share with me please?

    • @jp8710
      @jp8710 11 місяців тому

      Video sent via Instagram Jim 😉🎶

  • @chriswilson1853
    @chriswilson1853 11 місяців тому +3

    I have a relatively decent Atmos 7.1.2 system so I pre-ordered the deluxe version with CD and Blu-ray. I fully intend to listen to it, uninterrupted, in the dark when it arrives.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      This is the way!

    • @chriswilson1853
      @chriswilson1853 10 місяців тому

      I just finished listening to it. Amazing! Possibly his best ever work.

  • @motokompa7319
    @motokompa7319 11 місяців тому +4

    Sounds like an amazing experience. Wish I could have the chance to do that. Small chance in Norway though 😅 Looking forward to listen to this album, got my vinyl pre-ordered !

  • @matthewpugh9175
    @matthewpugh9175 11 місяців тому +1

    Super envious, we probably won’t get this in Wales. We get left out of stuff like this normally but over the moon for you mate.

  • @erikleenhouts834
    @erikleenhouts834 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Jim for sharing this. Now my patience starts to run out 😊. For me it will be just stereo, maybe Atmos in the future. I don't care, I love Steven Wilson and I love your channel ❤

  • @Whizzer
    @Whizzer 11 місяців тому +1

    Sounds like we've got quite the album to look forward to. Been a few years since he put out a good album, so I hope it was worth the wait.
    Until then, I'll just console myself with having recently seen Big Big Train for the second time. You've absolutely got to see and hear them live for yourself, Jim!

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      I know, I know.... I will! But at least I got to go out last night!!!

  • @TheHeckler85
    @TheHeckler85 10 місяців тому

    Just listened to this, parts of it, it definitely needs to be listened to as a whole. It's definitely the next step from future bites and it will probably divide his fanbase, but I am loving it so far.

  • @jpwwilson430
    @jpwwilson430 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm looking forward to hearing this album in Dolby Atmos thanks for the review Jim 👍

  • @harmono8766
    @harmono8766 11 місяців тому +1

    The best way to put it is the feelings I had I haven't really felt since I heard Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Try to describe the experience of hearing Dark Side of the Moon. You just have to experience it for yourself. Mind you the experience is the combination of the video and the music. But at any rate the music is amazing. This is coming from someone who isn't a big Porcupine Wilson fan. I never had a Porcupine CD or Steve Wilson CD. I do have his remixes and they are great. He won me over with this one. I plan to buy this CD hopefully a Blu-ray mix.

  • @drumvc8060
    @drumvc8060 11 місяців тому +2

    Well, I ordered the orange version, the green version, the box! I was unable to help myself 😂

  • @LightBeamer777
    @LightBeamer777 11 місяців тому +4

    You gave encouraging words about The Harmony Codex by saying it wasn't like The Future Bites. I did not like that disc at all. When I heard the first song released from THC (Economies of Scale), I was instantly skeptical. That song style is not what I want from SW. I will reserve judgement until I hear the entire album due to your comments. Thanks for the info on the new SW disc.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      Economies Of Scale is a small cog in a bigger machine... don't worry.

    • @kenl2091
      @kenl2091 11 місяців тому

      I was going to write something very similar but I'll just give you a thumbs up and wait until I hear some more before committing any cash. meanwhile, congrats, Jim. I guess it was like being invited to the Coronation!

  • @tonyburton419
    @tonyburton419 10 місяців тому +1

    I would be a subscriber, but have so many other channels subscribed to - it becomes impossible to catch up with each creator's new vids. But - time to shred some and allow space for Jim. Should have done this ages ago...oh well. Thanks for your thoughts on this.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so very much!

  • @robertforman3494
    @robertforman3494 11 місяців тому +1

    I hope you will review the album when it comes out. It will be most interesting to hear your thoughts on the album based on an ordinary listening experience.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      Of course, there’s no way I’m leaving that one on the shelf!

  • @dawncroy
    @dawncroy 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you! I'm a die hard American fan and have seen SW and PT multiple times. 😊

  • @DarkwolfNetwork
    @DarkwolfNetwork 11 місяців тому +2

    I don't tend to get star struck but if I were sat next to Nick beggs id propper fan boy. Tbh if Steven was stood right in front of me too.

  • @LoudModeOn
    @LoudModeOn 11 місяців тому +1

    So pleased you had the chance to have that incredible experience Jim, I can only imagine just how cool that was! But it's great to see your hard work starting to pay off. You deserve it! As for the album, I was excited, now I'm very very excited!

  • @kevinbailey3384
    @kevinbailey3384 10 місяців тому

    Been a Porcupine Tree and SW fan since the mid 90s so quite a long time! Very little of the prolific output in that time that I have not really liked. Loved the PT tour last year and have enjoyed SW on every tour since he went solo. Everything he does sounds amazing and so far really love Rock Bottom with Ninet. Can't imagine how good that listening experience must have been!

  • @LGBTQ71
    @LGBTQ71 11 місяців тому +1

    I already have got green eyes.
    You deserve to have been invite it. Your are not 'just' a reaction on the you tube, you make music available to someone like myself to hear music and say, gods that was amazing I must have that, to no going give that a miss and not spend my money for that.
    To be honest I don't understand the type of listening systems I am not clever for that enough! brilliant but certainly understand the Listen to it loud with the lights off... (it was written on the back of Marllions brave cover). butyou mean. Just in lifetime things are just that. I am so glad you have had your moment.
    About time you had a time like that. You make me happy for all sorts of reasons. Life can be hard sometimes which I know you know and these things come along to give someone who brings happiness to others. Sorry going on but I am so happy for you.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      Hey Benji, don't worry, I don't understand these systems either! I get stereo... you know where are with stereo, but 3 dimensional sound is completely immersive. The only people that have wallets big enough for these systems are venues and Oligarchs!

  • @rudolfbecker4313
    @rudolfbecker4313 11 місяців тому +1

    What a great experience 👍 You deserve this for your work running your channel 🤘 And I bet everybody, who likes Steven Wilson or PT wishes to have been with you 😆
    I've watched the video of Economies of Scale and one thing I realized immediately : the video disturbs me, it takes away to much of my attention, I just want the music, so I'll listen again, without watching. What do you think ?

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      Listen to music without distractions! Once you've heard it and know it, watch the videos, but best is without movies/pictures!

  • @tonywaeland2045
    @tonywaeland2045 11 місяців тому +1

    Lucky man indeed. Have only heard the single and it's brilliant. Just a recommendation if you like Wilson etc, the band Archive. Check them out....

  • @bobbgoldstein9987
    @bobbgoldstein9987 11 місяців тому +1

    Lucky man. But you have earned it.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      That's kind, thank you!

  • @lucyiliffe1799
    @lucyiliffe1799 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this! I managed to get a ticket for the Hackney album listen close to the album release.
    I have tried not to listen to the two singles that have been released. I bloody love what I've heard so far!
    I will read that chapter again of his book before I go.
    I love that you were sitting up front, and next to bass god Nick Beggs and his lovely wife Ann! Did you speak to them?! Did you get any sense from his body language as to which tracks he contributed to? Will it tour dontoy think?! Anyway thanks again!

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  10 місяців тому

      Ha, no. It was pitch black, I couldn't see him at all during the playback!

  • @AllMediaReviewsPodcast
    @AllMediaReviewsPodcast 11 місяців тому +1

    There must have been multiple listening sessions yesterday per I saw Jordan Blum posting pics in the Philadelphia area I think.
    Damn, where was the Minneapolis event?..🤷‍♂

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      Yeah there were. London and New York I know of.

  • @jacobm.vantuijl
    @jacobm.vantuijl 11 місяців тому +1

    Now I am absolutely sure that I made the right choice to order the DeLuxe edition. I don't have Atmos but I do have a 5.1 system. After your nice words, September 29th seems a bit further away ;-) I'm so incredibly curious! Moreover, from now on I won't listen to anything from the new record and I will wait until day when I can listen to the whole thing in the dark. Thanks for sharing your experience and Rock On!

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      Good choice! And you will enjoy it, I guarantee (not that a Jim guarantee is worth very much!)

    • @jacobm.vantuijl
      @jacobm.vantuijl 11 місяців тому

      @@JimNewstead You share the love i have for Hand.Cannot.Erase. I have trust in you, no worries 😉✌️

  • @richardg9116
    @richardg9116 11 місяців тому +1

    Get yourself an Atmos system. I bought an amp for about £200 on ebay and used various speakers I had from other things. Made my own brackets for ceiling ones. It's not out if reach for people. And the bluray of this album is £15.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      I intend to do just that

  • @the_real_schopenhauer985
    @the_real_schopenhauer985 11 місяців тому +1

    Well, Jim, you swanky son of a gun! Hanging out with Steven Wilson now, are we.....? ;-)
    Cool, I guess getting invited to something like this means you're officially an influencer....
    Looking forward to the album.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      Hahaha.... influencer! Lol 😂

    • @the_real_schopenhauer985
      @the_real_schopenhauer985 11 місяців тому

      Don't laugh, Jim. The fact you've been invited means you've been noticed as someone who generally likes that sort of music and who reaches people. That's an influencer in my book.... ;-)@@JimNewstead

  • @clivesilver463
    @clivesilver463 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this great review, I will get the blu ray version and I have a Dolby Atmos system, 9 speakers in total so no where near what you listened to, I was disappointed with Future Bites I thought is was one of his weaker albums, but it contained some good stuff, my favourite is Hand Cannot Erase, and deadwing from the PT era.
    Sounds like the experience was out of this world, and its shame that you or anyone else will never hear it like that again, its such a shame that music production is not given the attention it deserves, for all to enjoy most people will never be in the position to afford a system of that expense.
    But at least SW mixes not only his own material so well but other bands as well giving them a fresh audio lick of paint, I was trying to think of a experience similar to your own, and the only thing I could think of was this, back in 1969 my dear dad said we were going to see a film called 2001 a space odyssey, visually the film was stunning as was the music, that experience was never repeated just breathtaking,
    Sadly the last film I saw Oppenheimer, the sound quality was just overbearingly loud no great details, cinemas should invest in great sounding systems, still looking forward to Mr Wilsons masterpiece.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      I mentioned on another comment that there should be some audio version of cinema. Dedicated listening spaces for serious music lovers and serious mixes. It could work as a business couldn't it?

    • @clivewalker13
      @clivewalker13 11 місяців тому

      It's a great idea, but I don't know if there is a market big enough to support it, it's really frustrating with cinema sound and TV sound, the action sequences are louder than a 747, then the dialog you struggle to hear what's being said, how many times with modern films do we have the volume turned up for speech then when the action kicks in its eviction notice time.
      Cinemas do not spend the cash on good sound systems, which should be as important as the visual quality, most films from the 40,s to 70,s don't have that problem with the mix being even.
      Still maybe one day things may change untill then thank god for Mr Wilson.

  • @palantir135
    @palantir135 11 місяців тому +1

    Lucky lucky you, congratulations.
    I’m very curious for this new album. I like a lot of his work and I love Porcupine tree.
    I tried listening music (and films) on surround systems. It sounds great but for me, it’s too much information at once. My brain goes on tilt within half an hour. I therefore stick to my stereo set.
    I can close myself of the world around me without headphones but I have to close my eyes. I use music when I do mindfulnesses exercises so I’m used to that.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      The stereo mix will be awesome too.

  • @maxmaidment96
    @maxmaidment96 11 місяців тому +2

    The single and the album cover definitely give off Future Bites vibes, so I am somewhat glad to hear it's not all like that. Although that album did grow on me, I much prefer his other styles.
    Really fascinating technology I hope to see it more widespread like cinemas but it seems unlikely since the music would need to be remixed for the system and most albums would not be popular enough to sell enough tickets to cover the half mil invested.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      I would love that to be a thing, like cinema. Dedicated listening spaces for serious music lovers and serious mixes. It's almost profound how it sounds.

    • @maxmaidment96
      @maxmaidment96 11 місяців тому

      @@JimNewstead thinking about it, it's kind of a return to the days before electronic entertainment where people would gather in large halls and sing, and the very architecture was designed around improving acoustics. Utilising electronics to bring a renaissance of this kind of listening experience is a beautiful full circle. I definitely see it as different to the typical concert atmosphere where its about "the experience" rather than about the music.

  • @paulplayspoorly
    @paulplayspoorly 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the insight. I'm sure it'll sound great on my paltry, by comparison, 5.1.4 setup, too!
    But god, the bores posting in your comments. "Years since he put out a good album", "was worried it was going to sound like The Future Bites" etc 😁

  • @IllumeEltanin
    @IllumeEltanin 11 місяців тому +1

    Sounds like it was amazing, thanks for sharing your experience!
    Since you have now heard the full album, in a way you’ll never experience again, will you still do a first listen of the vinyl on the channel when it’s released? Unless Wilson uploads it to UA-cam, it’s probably the only way I’ll hear it.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      Hmmmm, good question. The answer is almost certainly yes, as it will be a completely different experience and a month since hearing it yesterday.

    • @IllumeEltanin
      @IllumeEltanin 11 місяців тому

      @@JimNewstead
      Excellent!

  • @smofla13
    @smofla13 10 місяців тому

    heres me listenin to me cds on an old £40 90s hifi ha.

  • @DerHerrMitR
    @DerHerrMitR 11 місяців тому +2

    Am I wrong in assuming this will be the most "Steven Wilson"-Steven Wilson record of his? Like a "This is what I'm about, and not 13 tracks of 1960's/70's inspired prog rock"? Sonic ecclecticism.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +2

      Something like that 👍🏼

  • @inkubuzz
    @inkubuzz 11 місяців тому +2

    Damn... I had the deluxe edition on cart, but didnt checkout because I wanted to wait to spend that much on the record until I heard a bit more of the album. Now you got me exited, so I went to buy it... and its Out of Stock 😢

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      Did you try different places? It will be worth it I think.

    • @inkubuzz
      @inkubuzz 11 місяців тому

      @@JimNewstead found ot on SW website... Burning Shed had none

    • @josephbennett4236
      @josephbennett4236 11 місяців тому

      Yes, they've all been snapped up by people who will then flog them for three times the original price in a few months' time.

  • @shiroumxm2052
    @shiroumxm2052 10 місяців тому

    Honestly to me it does sound like pop, art pop maybe

  • @PINK666FM
    @PINK666FM 11 місяців тому +1

    18.1.12 - like WHAT???

  • @MP-TheNewGuy
    @MP-TheNewGuy 11 місяців тому +2

    You have given me hope. I didn't like "The Future Bites". I kind of like the lead single off the Harmony Codex, but the drum beat has made me nervous. It is not a sound I generally like and I wouldn't want a whole album of that. Glad to hear the lead single does not represent the album's sound.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      It will be fine, trust me.

  • @drumvc8060
    @drumvc8060 11 місяців тому +1

    Jim - a question. In your opinion: Is the album great because of the way the music was presented/experienced - or is it just a great album no matter how you listen.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      That's an interesting question that I asked myself. I think the album itself is amazing - but the presentation was out of this world. I think the experience of listening like this allowed me to focus 100% on the music, and to let it wrap itself around me, in me, through me. If the music was not good, I don't think I would have liked THAT experience very much!

    • @drumvc8060
      @drumvc8060 11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the reply Jim, I can’t pretend to be able to imagine the experience but feel I would be in the same place as yourself regarding the music. I shall look forward to the 29th, albeit a limited stereo experience, thanks.@@JimNewstead

  • @rinysluys4028
    @rinysluys4028 11 місяців тому +1

    Jim can you tell anything about the band members, please.....?

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +1

      Only what I've read on the internet. I don't have any inside knowledge on that.

    • @rinysluys4028
      @rinysluys4028 11 місяців тому

      @@JimNewstead With: Ninet Tayeb lead and backing vocals, Craig Blundell drums, Sam Fogarino drums, Adam Holzman keyboards and Jack Dangers keyboards...

  • @mellotronin54
    @mellotronin54 11 місяців тому +1

    I am sure to but this.

  • @mellotronin54
    @mellotronin54 11 місяців тому +1

    The worry to me is If you eat the best meal ever nothing will ever taste that good again . Even the same meal cooked by someone else?

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      That's true, but hey, if you were offered the best meal ever, would you say, nah, I'll wait for a burger and fries?

    • @mellotronin54
      @mellotronin54 11 місяців тому

      @@JimNewstead Err no

  • @christopherp.hitchens3902
    @christopherp.hitchens3902 10 місяців тому +2

    Um...? Where's Steve Wilson? "Immersive Listening Session" seems to be ONLY OF YOU.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  10 місяців тому

      Sorry, I think you misunderstood the title! This is my review and report of the experience of the immersive listening session. Steven Wilson was there and introduced the album to us before turning the lights off and starting the music.

  • @garethde-witt6433
    @garethde-witt6433 11 місяців тому +1

    Anything that’s immersive is not something I will listen to, it’s a horrible experience no matter how good the music is

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  10 місяців тому

      I loved it, as you can tell!

  • @briancox8518
    @briancox8518 10 місяців тому

    Unfortunately the 3 tracks i have heard which I really like don't make up for the rest of the album which I listened to today i wasn't impressed sorry to cold and clinical
    Best tracks impossible tightrope by far
    Overall rating 6/10

  • @martynilsson4731
    @martynilsson4731 11 місяців тому +1

    I don't really understand, why Wilson would present the album for some elite audiences since many weeks now. Maybe because not a single person of the chosen ones would dare to speak about weak moments on the album.
    As no "normal" music fan will ever be able to listen to it on this ultra-super stereo, it makes no sense to me.
    In the end it's music and the single left me quite underwhelmed. So we will see, which "cinema for the ears" normal fans will experience.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      I think you don't know or understand me Marty - I'm not an elite at all, I'm not a paid music journalist or on anyone's payroll to write these reviews film videos - I do it for the love of the music. If I don't like something I'd not shy away from saying it. There is nothing to fear form this album, I promise you.In regards to your first point, I suppose it's the logical conclusion of the "this is how the artist intended it to be heard". How many listeners of music will hear it on the studio monitors as good as those used to record, mix and master? And in addition, I would say that this is a presentation of art. You say why? I say why not!

    • @martynilsson4731
      @martynilsson4731 10 місяців тому

      Dont be naive. You sit next to Beggs, one of 25 people but of course you"re not part of an elite.
      The fact, that you got invited, is a form of payment already. I haven' t heard a single person putting up even a glimpse of decent critique after this event.
      "The music is the best thing ever recorded" is literally everything, people say - after listening to a quite "difficult" record once.
      On these stereos even a fart would sound like a new miracle.

  • @MikeEnRegalia
    @MikeEnRegalia 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks so much. But please tell me: Why the fuck should I want to listen to a review of something which I am NEVER going to experience? No way.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому

      That’s fair enough! Maybe don’t watch it then. But it’s still the same music. Do you ever watch wildlife programmes about the Antarctic, or read reviews for high end sports cars, or listen to podcasts about the back-stage world of a band? It’s the same thing isn’t it? Anyway, sorry to disappoint you.

    • @MikeEnRegalia
      @MikeEnRegalia 11 місяців тому

      @@JimNewstead Fine! If The Harmony Codex should be something as exclusive as a Safari our a high-end sports car, then so be it. I think that music should not be that elitist.

    • @tonyriviere
      @tonyriviere 11 місяців тому

      Mike, you got out of the wrong side of the bed? Grumpy…

    • @MikeEnRegalia
      @MikeEnRegalia 11 місяців тому

      @@tonyriviere maybe! Could have used a friendlier tone. Still can‘t stand the smugness.

    • @tonyriviere
      @tonyriviere 11 місяців тому

      @@MikeEnRegalia I’m a Steven Wilson fanboy so it’s difficult top be objective. Hope you are well Mike.

  • @paulcollins5586
    @paulcollins5586 11 місяців тому +1

    Not interested.Theres better musicians out there.

    • @JimNewstead
      @JimNewstead  11 місяців тому +3

      Oh 100% there are, I don’t disagree. But it’s the musicians he surround himself with that bring this alive. Interestingly, there are always better musicians…. Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Syd Barrett were never the greatest musicians alive.

    • @rudolfbecker4313
      @rudolfbecker4313 11 місяців тому

      ​@@JimNewsteadwhy don't people keep their negativity(?) for themselves?😅

    • @ramoncardinali
      @ramoncardinali 11 місяців тому

      Well you are interested. You've spent energy and time commenting here don't you?

    • @paulcollins5586
      @paulcollins5586 11 місяців тому

      Its called free speech.If youlike it ,fine.@@rudolfbecker4313

    • @sidnew2739
      @sidnew2739 10 місяців тому

      ​@@paulcollins5586It's called "Trolling".

  • @rustisamust9079
    @rustisamust9079 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Jim, thanks for posting this. I'm truly jealous of yourself and the others in that room! I've pre-ordered the boxset and hope that my meager 5.1 system will do THC justice. In a time when music companies are signing AI-generated 'artists' thank god for SW - The Sound of Muzak indeed.