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Deluxe CD/DVD edition. The classic album has been mixed for 5.1 Surround Sound from the original studio masters by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) and is fully approved by Crimson founder Robert Fripp. Almost 90 minutes of bonus material: mostly unreleased including a full 'Alternate Album', rehearsal takes, live material, studio sessions and material mixed for the first time for this release.DVD-A (compatible with all DVD players and DVD Rom players) features a 5.1 DTS Mix and High Resolution Stereo mixes (24bit/48khz), and features both the original album mix & the new album mix in High Resolution stereo
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Unlikely Cohesion Of Songs,
By Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Islands: 40th Anniversary Series (Audio CD)
Released after "Lizard", founder Robert Fripp was said to have been exhausted and unsure whether he could carry on with another album. Indeed, "Islands" is one of the more fragmented, yet diverse albums to that date. The original six songs seem to be contradictory in their inclusion. From the start of "Formentera Lady", a laid back bluesy number to the final, beyond mellow extended title track. "Formentera Lady" seamlessly melds into "Sailor's Tale" through a simple edit of cymbals. On the album, you can hear the cymbal edit from one channel to both, but editor master Steven Wilson has crafted yet another masterpiece with this album. "Sailor's Tale" begins with an amazing guitar piece by Fripp which sounds as if the guitar is completely out of tune, sequencing into one of the fastest and manic instrumentals yet. The beat with the mellotron is urgently blasted forth with a wind down of Fripp's unique frazzled guitar sound."The Letters" is an odd song for King Crimson (is that possible?), with evil lyrics by Pete Sinfield and Fripp, which has a wild bridge blast of guitar and jazzy brass ending with a bold vocal. But it is "Ladies Of The Road" that sparks intense lyrics of misogyny. Often hilarious in its blatant rhyme, the song still bounces along with tongue in cheek sarcasm. "All of you that the girls of the road, are like apples we stole in our youth" and "Stone-headed Frisco spacer, ate all the meat I gave her, said would I like to taste hers, and even craved the flavour". The lyrics are just a side track for the bands free-style. The band has fun alternating between the vocals and the sultry, salacious jazz sections. It's actually a series of bridges with various moods and inventive solos. What follows is one of King Crimson's most perplexing songs I can imagine. "Prelude: Song Of The Gulls" would seem out of place, if it were not King Crimson. This beautifully created instrumental chamber piece is actually a highlight and emphasizes the near schizophrenic collection of songs on the album. But it's the ten-minute title track that brings the album to a beautiful close. Slowly building from a calm, patient beginning, the song glides along with an amazing cornet solo. Pete Sinfield's lyrics are some of his best on this song. It's a fitting ending to an inventive, if uneven album. Sid Smith sleeve notes reveal a great deal about the mood of the group at this time. There are also extra tracks and alternate versions. The CD presents a complete stereo remix by Steven Wilson & Robert Fripp alongside a group of additional tracks representing an almost complete alternate album of studio takes, run-throughs and mixes. The DVD-A presents a complete 5.1 surround sound mix by Steven Wilson, in which he sometimes isolates instruments to one channel bringing out the clarity and resonance. Also here is a hi-res stereo version of the 2010 mix, a hi-res stereo version of the original album mix taken from the 30th anniversary master source and almost 90 minutes of additional material. Most of this material has never been previously released, including many studio takes mixed from the original recording sessions specifically for this release. Once again, Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp have reproduced a remarkable series of sessions and brought "Islands" back to life.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews) 34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brought me to tears,
By Patrick Shadrick - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Islands: 40th Anniversary Series (Audio CD)
Lizard and Islands have always been the two Crimson albums closest to my heart, so when I heard they were to be released in 5.1 DVD audio, I was quite thrilled. No amount of anticipation could have prepared me for the acutal experience of these amazing reissues. Listening to these works, one forgets the technology involved, and is absorbed into the beauty of Fripp's brilliance. One must be forwarned however. Being exposed to such sonic perfection will make ANY mp3 sound flat and weak by comparison. I am currently re-burning all my CD's into wave files for home listening. Now that storage is not a cost issue, I can no longer limit my experience for the sake of portability. Islands, as an LP, or early CD release, has suffered from the wide range of volume in the recording, especially in songs like "the letter", and "ladies of the road". The low volume parts had signal to noise problems, and the loud parts verged on clipping. This new version has non of these problems. I was able to crank it up on my JBL L112's and allow total emmersion into the soundscape, bringing me to tears on "song of the gulls". I am so grateful for the geeks holed up in studios producing this kind of work, whether its the beatles or roxy music being reformed. If you like Islands, this is a must.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The total package,
By R. Wagner "fritzopup" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Islands: 40th Anniversary Series (Audio CD)
They've done it again. Steven Wilson has remixed this disc (in both stereo and 5.1 surround mixes) for maximum effect. This is one of Crims "difficult" albums. The album is a hodge podge of ideas and there is no flow or continuity. Each track could exist separately. This is one of the Crims least beloved lineups even tho they were capable of more free-jazz improv than any previous or subsequent incarnation of the band. The remixes open up the sound field and really put the emphasis on the vocals and the guitar. I'm hearing things that used to lag in the background. Each instrument is given it's space and has more depth and clarity. The trumpet and string bass sound like they are in the room with you. Also note that this collection offers a wealth of extra tracks of outtakes, alternates, rehersals, live cuts and a Fripp remix of "Ladies Of The Road" that puts his solo in a new light. The set also contains the 30th anniversary remastering of the original album mix. Add to this some incisive liner notes and pictures from that era in the booklet and you have a great way of celebrating this remarkable and misunderstood entry in the King Crimson discography. I can't wait for the new "Wake of Poseidon" to get here!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I have to have all these 5.1 mixes, this one included!,
By Eric Sorensen - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Islands: 40th Anniversary Series (Audio CD)
Islands wasn't my favorite KC record, but it's one of them now! Amazing work re-mixing this from the old 40 year old tapes. What I like the most about this album and the 3 other 5.1 mixes is how faithful they sound to the original recordings. Same notes, same amount of reverb, same everything, excecpt clear and crisp, with expanded dynamic range and amazing 5.1 surround sound that circles you in music in a very natural way. Better than headphones because as you turn your head slightly, the sound stays where it is, so it gives a real sense of being right there in the studio. Once you set your speaker levels equally, depending on the distance to your speakers, the recording is a perfect balance. Very well done. I can't wait for more of these - like Dicipline and Starless!
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