Hawkwind - In Search of Space Deluxe Edition Box Set : Unboxing Review
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Hawkwind - In Search of Space Deluxe Edition Box Set Review
One of the Best 5.1 Mixes I have Ever Heard!
This 1971 space rock masterpiece has received a stunning new 2024 remix by Stephen W Tayler, known for his brilliant work with artists like Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel. His remaster brings a fresh vitality to the album, particularly in the immersive 5.1 surround sound mix. If you're a fan of Hawkwind's intricate soundscapes, you’ll be blown away.
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I adore this album and the new mixes make me love it even more. Stephen is a sonic alchemist, he's made something I knew so well fresh again. I'm hearing things I haven't before and the clarity is incredible, especially on the vocals. My mind is blown, it's expensive but it's essential.
Great review mate, I totally agree.
Thank you - I am hoping to interview Stephen very soon - Phil
I'd love to know what you think regarding the Doremi box set. The previous 3 box sets seemed to be very well received, the only criticism from some was over the price, nothing to fo with thd music. I'm hearing more criticisms with Doremi. Personally I love all the Doremi mixes but I don't think they're better than the original, there is definitely clarity but sonic rumble has been sacrificed. Greasy Truckers however has been elevated and I can now love it as much as I always wanted to.
It has just arrived and I will be reviewing it very soon. Phil
I've seen Hawkwind live in concert more than any other group. I love this album and have an original copy. Thanks Phil
@blackirishdogs2027Agreed. I don't need drugs to enjoy Hawkwind, but I need Hawkwind to enjoy drugs
My first HW album, bought when it first came out and still in my vinyl collection. Almost wish I didn't see this video, now I'll have to track down this box set!!!!!
You’re spot on about the surround mix, Phil. Absolutely incredible. Easily the best I’ve ever heard. Thanks for bringing my attention to it as I’ve had the box for a couple of weeks, but hadn’t bothered listening to the surround mix so far. What a mistake that was!
I still have my original pressing of this album, complete with "The Hawkwind Log" booklet.
There never was a poster, Phil - the sleeve of the album folded out.
Thank you 🙏
@@NowSpinningMagazine Original sleeve was tri-fold, with the front two panels which open out to form a hawk shape (of sorts). Inside there's another panel (colour photos of the band) that folds down to extend the body of the hawk shape. Inside is b&w photo collage with credits and lyrics. Opens in the middle same as ELP's Brain Salad Surgery and Roy Harper's Lifemask.
That booklet is amazing. It replicates that whole "Log" book and much more! Hawkwind in 5.1 makes A LOT of sense, as you explain. I am shocked they never did anything in quad back in the day.
@JWD1992 apparently they did, but it was never released. I've posted another comment with some details.
Got into Hawkwind from the Choose Your masques Vinyl album, been a fan since, love this album.
Hall of the Mountain Grill was my first exposure to Hawkwind and I got it straight away - I am going to have to have a look at this.
My personal favourite Hawkwind record. Still have my copy intact and signed by Terry Ollis ✨
Light show for Hawkwind was by Liquid Len & The Lensmen or Jonathan Smeeton as he is now known
Bought it, well pleased with the remaster and remix discs. Hearing new details in the remaster and different parts in the remix. I've been listening to this album since the 70's and this has refreshed it for my listening pleasure. I don't even have a blu ray player and I think this is fantastic. Looking forward to the imminent Doremi release (already ordered), and hopefully Hall Of The Mountain Grill to follow.
I had this on preorder
Expensive at £70
The remaster cleans up the sound
The remix disc is stunning. Unlike Steve Wilson's remixes which bring the stereo image towards the centre for a "more modern sound", however, the wonderful stereo remix by Stephen W Taylor is a revelation and he's kept the wide stereo! 😃
The book has the complete log book that came with the original die cut cover. The bottom of each of book's pages says says "log book" .
The lyrics in the book are in reverse order 😄
The poster replicates the folded out cover. The photo of underneath the West way flyover at Portobello Road was a regular place for free gigs at the weekend. I was fortunate to be living just off of LadbrokeGrove at the time
8th November sees the deluxe edition of "DOREMI FASOL LATIDO" 3CDs +Blu-ray at the whopping price of £90!! The 2 CD version is a very reasonable £20
But . . .
It features legendary concert recording "Greasy Truckers" (I was there! 😃)
Been expensive couple of years, 2023 released "Space Ritual" 10 10CDs + Blu-ray £100
(I grew up in Brixton, the book features a ticket for the performance)
Followed by "Days of the Underground - The studio & live recordings 1977-1979 £100, 8CDs + 2 Blu-ray
All in the same format 25 x25•5cm slipcase, poster, limp back book.
Just received mine
The Japanese SHM mini lp sounds very different to both the remaster and the remix.
I have both this box set and the SHM version, which replicates the original fold out cover. Deep joy indeed.
Going to check out 'Hawkwind' .. thanks Phil
Good, i wish you could give point to the reviews up to 10, fan from Norway👍👍👍
Another awesome deluxe edition box set and with Hawkwind
this is a really great band thanks Phil.🎶🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁🎶
Thanks for the review, Phil. Can't afford to pick up the boxset at this stage and I really should finally give Steven Wilson's Warrior at the Edge of Time's 5.1 a play, having owned that one since it's release. Hopefully, Stephen W. Tayler will get an Atmos set-up in the future too as their music would benefit even more...
I like Hawkwind.Good old band.
Just picked this up for £40 on the Amazon Prime sale!!
Hi Phil .. loving the remix …quite stunning in surround I’m sure
Hi Phil, bit late to the party with this one was put off by the price for this box set for what it was but managed to get a copy off of Amazon price was reduced to £40 during their 2 day prime deals so very happy with that and agree with everything you say, cheers Phil.
This is not overpriced, it's a beautiful box set as is the Thin Lizzy one ❤
These box sets replace cds and vinyl I hadn't had for years so to me there works of art .
I have mine already 😂❤
A great package , great booklet & poster and the remaster/remixes are excellent.
I see this as the perfect companion piece to Space Ritual.
Thanks Phil , another top review 😂❤
Seems I've had this album almost my entire life. One of my earliest "heavier" album buys tail end of 1972, aged 13, once I'd got over my T. Rex and Slade fixation.
Another great review, thanks for that. Once again I'm up against that financial wall and I expect to damn the torpedoes and get not only that beautiful cd/bluray box but the new vinyl edition so to experience the full glory of the Barney Bubbles cover. He was a true designgenius!
4:02 "Hawkwind still the naughty boys of pop". That's gotta be the second best Hawkwind headline I've ever seen. Right behind "World's best drummer sacked by World's worst bassist".
Cheers Phil. Hawkwind are my favourite band, money is tight at the mo but I am saving to get this.
Nice overview. Great box set. I've been busy with listening to that "Dust Of Time" box set as well. 🎸
Still such a great album
Not sure if the originàl had a poster - mine doesn't, but it does have the "log book" which seems to make up the first third or so of this new booklet. I think the poster in this set is from the original lp cover which unfolds.
Mine arrives tomorrow ❤
got mine already I couldn't wait for Phil's amazing review - the Blue Ray DTS is unbelievable... hope Phil agrees with me 🙂
Totally agree !
I love this box set your right Phil about the 5.1 just exellent
You did the "This is your Captain Speaking"-Box, too. I wonder, do you think they'll do something like that for the Debut as well? And somehow find a way to include "The 1999 Party" in one of these (mayby "Hall of the Mountain Grill" if they get to that?)?
I suspect The 1999 Party is a shoe-in for inclusion on the Mountain Grill set. Hopefully that’ll be remixed too.
Hi Phil. I must admit I know nothing about Hawkwind other than the fact that Lemmy was with them early on. This does seem like a cool set though and I enjoyed your review. Might go listen to Hawkwind a little more now.
- Dylan
Space ritual program and the original in search of space vinyl
Excelent boxset cds 💿💿💿👏👍🎸
Nice review. But I think they missed a trick by not replicating the original split LP cover.
@@craigryan3069 totally agree with you!! Although if you look cafully, you can make out the original folds on Box slip case and photo in book.
How big a room does one need to get good 5.1 sound and how expensive a aystem does one need? I don't have a surround sound setup.
Not huge. As long as you can position yourself between the left and right speakers you can put the centre speaker under the screen and rear speakers behind you. The subwoofer can go in a corner.
@NowSpinningMagazine thanks. It's not a high priority right now, but I would love to hear some Hawkwind in 5.1 at some point.
@NowSpinningMagazine thanks. It's not a high priority right now, but I would love to hear some Hawkwind in 5.1 at some point.
Did hawkwind use a Mellotron in live shows or records ?
Both I believe?
I saw Hawkwind the week the album was released and Nik Turner was at the bar holding the sleeve (Town & Country Club in Belsize Park).
However I don’t understand this release at all - hopefully someone can explain.
What’s the actual difference between disc 1 and disc 2 ?
I thought Blu Rays were visual to watch films and concerts etc (those are what I have) so what precisely is disc 3 the Blu Ray ?
Finally I’ve never heard of 5.1 what equipment do I need to listen to a cd recorded in 5.1 ?
You wouldn’t believe I have circa 1,000 cds and my first job was in a record store !!
CD1 is the remaster. CD2 is the new remix. The BluRay - When SACD did not take off and consumers started to invest in 5.1 surround sound system to watch films is became the obvious choice to use this for audio only releases as well. The Bluray here has a dolby atmos and HD surround sound remix with images and animations showing on the screen. You would need 2x front speakers, 1 x centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer + an AV amp and Bluray player.
@@NowSpinningMagazine Phil thank you for taking the time to explain. It’s clearly a superb package but I’d need a major upgrade to my sound system. I’ll go to an audio specialist and see if they have 5.1 for demo purposes for me to assess.
Dammit Phil, you're gonna make me buy a 5.1 system, which will, in turn, cause financial and marital stress. Seriously... What an amazing review. Brock should pay you for that.
I'm in a HAWKWIND tribute band in Sheboygan Wisconsin so, yeah, I probably have to have it.
Cheers, I think.
JonO
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HI PHIL,I Enjoyed your review i am aware of Hawkwind but do not know their music.can you recommend 2 or 3 titles as a good intro for a newbie please? Thanks
I would suggest the following - Warrior on The Edge of Time (1975) and The Future Never Waits (2023)
@@NowSpinningMagazine Thanks Phil!
This will be a fantastic collection of Hawkwind box sets, getting a bit pricey but worth it to me. They have never sounded as good.
The Hawkwind Log (Hawklog) was a 24 page A4 booklet which was in the first issue of the album.
Hi this might sound silly, but what if you have a sound bar? Would the blu ray sound good on that?
Not sure - but I imagine it would still sound impressive
£40 pounds Amazon prime