Tony R Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Ok, it arrived yesterday, I've played it twice and the stereo remix once and it's Prog-f***ing-Licious! Greatest Prog album eva, now got the Steven Wilson breath of life bestowed on it. I Get Up I Get Down is glorious!! Buy, buy, buy!!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Where are those goosebumps coming from?.................... :dweez: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Ok, it arrived yesterday, I've played it twice and the stereo remix once and it's Prog-f***ing-Licious! Greatest Prog album eva, now got the Steven Wilson breath of life bestowed on it. I Get Up I Get Down is glorious!! Buy, buy, buy!!!! So I'm a casual Yes fan (I own only 5 of their early albums) but I like what I have. I have the remaster of this album, which is my favorite. Is it really worth it to get a remix? Why does it sound better to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 And why aren't they selling it on amazon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Where are those goosebumps coming from?.................... :dweez: Do you know I had the exact same reaction to his post? I love that album. I used to blast it and put headphones on. It was a glorious experience! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. P. L. Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 SW again... :smoke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) On a related note, I'm getting my Steve Wilson remix of XTC's Nonsuch tonight. I can't wait. Edited November 15, 2013 by ReRushed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) My wife had to go to Georgia for work so I had the house to myself and I blasted it at high volume. I haven't enjoyed Close To The Edge so much since the time I listened to it on acid. Wow, it's almost a religious experience. Steven Wilson wins the debate. Edited November 14, 2013 by drbirdsong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 My wife had to go to Georgia for work so I had the house to myself and I blasted it at high volume. I haven't enjoyed Close To The Edge so much since the time I listened to it on acid. Wow, it's almost a religious experience. Steven Wilson wins the debate. Where did you buy it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Ok, it arrived yesterday, I've played it twice and the stereo remix once and it's Prog-f***ing-Licious! Greatest Prog album eva, now got the Steven Wilson breath of life bestowed on it. I Get Up I Get Down is glorious!! Buy, buy, buy!!!! So I'm a casual Yes fan (I own only 5 of their early albums) but I like what I have. I have the remaster of this album, which is my favorite. Is it really worth it to get a remix? Why does it sound better to you? Because it's in HD Surround and if you have a decent AV set up...and Steven Wilson remixed it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemispheresserehpsimeH Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I need to get this, but I don't really have a big fancy system. Should I still get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 I need to get this, but I don't really have a big fancy system. Should I still get it?Wait until you can get the remix CD for five bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 So, is this not available in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) On a related note, I'm getting my Steve Wilson remix of XTC's Nonesuch tonight. I can't wait.I'm not really into buying these remixes, but I may pick this one up for the bonus material as Nonsuch has become one of my favorite albums over the last several months. I may also pick up Close to the Edge too, even though the bonus tracks don't look too interesting. But I guess it'll be worth it if sounds as good as people say it is. Edited November 14, 2013 by ColdFireYYZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 On a related note, I'm getting my Steve Wilson remix of XTC's Nonsuch tonight. I can't wait.I'm not really into buying these remixes, but I may pick this one up for the bonus material as Nonsuch has become one of my favorite albums over the last several months. I may also pick up Close to the Edge too, even though the bonus tracks don't look too interesting. But I guess it'll be worth it if sounds as good as people say it is. Nonsuch is wonderful. I just might have to purchase Close to the Edge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) I listened to Close To The Edge during my workout today to pay homage to this thread. I do listen frequently to Yes during my workout's anyway but usually go with the mid to late 70's early 80's stuff. I got up and got down for sure today. I had to throw Awaken in after Close To The Edge, just for kicks. I have to say the pipe organ just hit's me deep in my soul. It may be because I grew up in the church and my mother was the pianist/organist when I was young. The power and grandeur of the pipe organ never fails to bring goosebumps and emotion when I listen. Someone could be playing spoons and a washboard in the background and it would probably move me. Yes' music is so classic and the pipe organ just adds sweet icing to a wonderful cake............... :codger: Edited November 15, 2013 by Narpet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 My wife had to go to Georgia for work so I had the house to myself and I blasted it at high volume. I haven't enjoyed Close To The Edge so much since the time I listened to it on acid. Wow, it's almost a religious experience. Steven Wilson wins the debate. Where did you buy it? I ordered it online and it cost me a bit of scratch. God help me, but I have no recall of the memory. That means I probably got excited and pulled out the plastic late one night under the influence of the grape. Look online and you can find one. Just be prepared to pay a bit more for it than the one you can get in your hometown. It has a lot of nice bonus tracks on it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) So, is this not available in the US? http://www.amazon.com/Close-Edge-Blu-ray-Yes/dp/B00EG0MVMA/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1384525518 http://stevenwilsonh...edge-cdblu-ray/ (there's also a DVD-A/CD combo, but I don't really see the benefit of ordering that unless you don't own a bluray player or want to save a few bucks). Edited November 15, 2013 by stoopid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Can you imagine if they recorded that album today with all of the new technology? As it is, way back when it first came out, it was phenomenal. What about the remix import that is for sale on Amazon from 2001 (or somewhere around then)? Is it worth getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Narpet, you are right about the pipe organ. Gives me the chills again just thinking about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Or maybe I have the chills because it is cold here today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Can you imagine if they recorded that album today with all of the new technology? As it is, way back when it first came out, it was phenomenal. What about the remix import that is for sale on Amazon from 2001 (or somewhere around then)? Is it worth getting? Is that the Japanese HDCD remaster? I'm sure it's really good, but the Rhino remaster that is the official CD now is probably just as good, or better. I have the HDCD remaster of Yessongs, and it is an improvement over the original CD. Rhino never remastered Yessongs or Yesshows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 One interesting note about remasters - I had bought, without knowing at the time, the Gastwirt remaster of The Yes Album. I thought it sounded great, and Chris' bass was really full and punchy throughout the album. A few years later, I bought the HDCD version, thinking it would be a revelation, but immediately I didnot like it as much as the one I already had, so I returned it right away. But I have been really happy with all the Rhino remasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 One interesting note about remasters - I had bought, without knowing at the time, the Gastwirt remaster of The Yes Album. I thought it sounded great, and Chris' bass was really full and punchy throughout the album. A few years later, I bought the HDCD version, thinking it would be a revelation, but immediately I didnot like it as much as the one I already had, so I returned it right away. But I have been really happy with all the Rhino remasters.Thank you, Sheldon. :) Amazon has one for $2.96 used. It is a remaster from 2003. Would this be any good? Or is the 2008 remaster better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 2003 should be the Rhino remaster, so it is good. Look to see if it has bonus tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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