Steve Wilson Songs From The Wood remix

[prestonplatform]

According to Tull face book fan groups news has just leaked out ahead of the official press release tomorrow of this tull.jpg

It promises to be a real gem and contains a DVD and audio of a previously unreleased concert from 21st November 77 and three previously unreleased tracks

[Mister Triscuits]

Damn, more surprises! I had no idea that "Working John, Working Joe" dated back to these sessions, and I've never heard of "Old Aces Die Hard." Can't wait for this.

[prestonplatform]

Here is the info from the press release

JETHRO TULL - SONGS FROM THE WOOD
40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

•Jethro Tull's tenth studio album set for deluxe reissue by Parlophone Records on May 19th 2017
•3 CD, 2 DVD and 96 page book deluxe package
•Including the original album remixed by Steven Wilson
•A host of unreleased associated recordings and live tracks
•DVD components featuring a live concert, HD audio and 5.1 mixes
Jethro Tull's tenth album was insipired by Ian Anderson's departure to a more rural envrionment in a transition which bore clear influence on the writing and recording process, with the band notably doffing a cap to British folklore and countryside.

Songs From The Wood is often referred to as one of the most commercially appealing Jethro Tull albums, containing elements of rock, prog and folk-rock. Although media reaction at the time divided opinion, the album has certainly developed a nostalgic rapport with fans through the years and itis perceived today as one of the band's most popular albums. Drummer Barrie Barlow comments that it sounds "Fresh, unique, great textures, interesting and dynamic!", while Martin Barre remembers that "it was a very tight band, one of the strongest line-ups Tull ever had... I think Songs From The Wood and Heavy Horses [the follow up album] as a pair of albums are near the top of the tree"

The first disc of the set contains the Steven Wilson remix of the original studio album, acommpained by associated recordings. This includes the tracks "Old Acres Die Hard" and "Working John, Working Joe" which are being released here for the first time on any format. "Old Acres Die Hard", a title Ian Anderson recently gave the track in a subtle nod to Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister, is, according to Ian "an extraordinary find, because it's a long piece, and quite evolved, and one that sounds like it is pretty much complete - it doesn't sound as if it was waiting for me or anyone else in the band to go back and redo vocals or guitars or whatever".

CDs 2 and 3 in the box form 22 track live tracks, recorded on the Songs from the Wood Tour across two dates, Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, USA on 6th December 1977 and Calital Centre, Landover, Maryland, USA on 21st November 1977. These tracks have been reconstructed as a complete set and then remixed to stereo by Jakko Jakszyk and are completely unheard.

DVD 1 contains 5.1 DTS, AC3 Dolby Digital Stere Surround and 96/24 LPCM stereo versions of the original Steven Wilson remixed album along with selected associated tracks, as well as various quad mixes and flat transfers.

The final disc in the package is the video footage taken live at the Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland on 21st November 1977 mixed to 16/48 stereo LPCM and 5.1 DTS, AC3 Dolby Digital surround by Jakko Jakszyk. This footage has never been publicly seen before. The concert venue was the home for Washington Wizards basketball team, then known as Washington Bullets - so the video footage comes directly from the film that was played to the big screens in the venue during the show and has since been seen nowhere else.

Completing the set is a beautiful 96 page book which contains extensive writing on the history of the album and how it came to be. Martin Webb reflects on the writing, rerecording and touring of the album whilist Ian Anderson gives a track by track annotation of the album and associated recordings. Alongside lyrics, there's an interview with assistant engineer Trevor White, relevant photos and imagery and a full recording and touring chronology.

Vinyl, digital, and breakout standalone CD versions of the Steven Wilson remix will follow in July.

SONGS FROM THE WOOD - 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TRACK LISTING:

CD 1:

Stereo Steven Wilson mixes:

1. Songs From The Wood
2. Jack-In-The-Green
3. Cup of Wonder
4. Hunting Girl
5. Ring Out, Solstice Bells
6. Velvet Green
7. The Whistler
8. Pibroch (Cap in Hand)
9. Fire at Midnight

Associated recordings:

10. Old Acres Die Hard [previously unreleased]
11. Working John, Working Joe [previously unreleased]
12. Magic Bells (Ring Out, Solstice Bells)
13. Songs From The Wood (Unedited master)
14. Fire At Midnight (Unedited master) [previously unreleased]
15. One Brown Mouse (Early Version)
16. Strip Cartoon
17. The Whistler (US Stereo Single Mix)

CDs 2 & 3:

Live in Concert 1977 - Disc 1

1. Wondr'ing Aloud
2. Skating Away On the Thin Ice Of The New Day
3. Jack-In-The-Green
4. Thick as a Brick
5. Songs From The Wood
6. Instrumental
7. Drum Solo Improvisation
8. To Cry You A Song
9. A New Day Yesterday
10. Flute Solo Improvisation interpolating - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Bourée
11. Living In The Past / A New Day Yesterday (reprise)

Live in Concert 1977 - Disc 2

1. Velvet Green
2. Hunting Girl
3. Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young To Die
4. Minstrel in the Gallery
5. Cross-Eyed Mary
6. Aqualung
7. Instrumental Improvisation
8. Wind-up
9. Back Door Angels / Guitar Improvisation / Wind Up (reprise)
10. Locomotive Breath
11. Land of Hope and Glory / Improvisation / Back Door Angels (reprise)

DVD 1:

96/24 PCM Stereo (Steven Wilson Remix):

1. Songs From The Wood
2. Jack-In-The-Green
3. Cup of Wonder
4. Hunting Girl
5. Ring Out, Solstice Bells
6. Velvet Green
7. The Whistler
8. Pibroch (Cap in Hand)
9. Fire at Midnight
10. Old Acres Die Hard
11. Working John, Working Joe
12. Magic Bells (Ring Out, Solstice Bells)
13. Songs From The Wood (Unedited master)
14. Fire At Midnight (Unedited master)
15. One Brown Mouse (Early Version)
16. Strip Cartoon

DD/DTS 5.1 Surround (Steven Wilson Remix):

1. Songs From The Wood
2. Jack-In-The-Green
3. Cup of Wonder
4. Hunting Girl
5. Ring Out, Solstice Bells
6. Velvet Green
7. The Whistler
8. Pibroch (Cap in Hand)
9. Fire at Midnight
10. Old Acres Die Hard
11. Working John, Working Joe
12. Magic Bells (Ring Out, Solstice Bells)
13. One Brown Mouse (Early Version)
14. Strip Cartoon

96/24 Flat Transfer - Original Stereo Master:

1. Songs From The Wood
2. Jack-In-The-Green
3. Cup of Wonder
4. Hunting Girl
5. Ring Out, Solstice Bells
6. Velvet Green
7. The Whistler
8. Pibroch (Cap in Hand)
9. Fire at Midnight

Flat Transfer of Original Quad Master-DTS/DD 4.0 Surround:

1. Songs from the Wood
2. Jack-In-The-Green
3. Velvet Green
4. The Whistler

DVD 2:

Live at the Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland, 21st November 1977:

1. Wondr'ing Aloud
2. Skating Away On the Thin Ice Of The New Day
3. Jack-In-The-Green
4. Thick as a Brick
5. Songs From The Wood
6. Instrumental / Drum Solo Improvisation
7. To Cry You A Song
8. A New Day Yesterday
9. Flute Solo Improvisation interpolating - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Bourée
10. Living In The Past / A New Day Yesterday (reprise)
11. Second half of concert - Introduction
12. Velvet Green
13. Hunting Girl
14. Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young To Die
15. Minstrel in the Gallery
16. Cross-Eyed Mary
17. Aqualung
18. Instrumental Improvisation
19. Wind-up
20. Back Door Angels / Guitar Improvisation / Wind Up (reprise)
21. Locomotive Breath
22. Land of Hope and Glory / Improvisation / Back Door Angels (reprise)

Beethoven's Ninth (with original audio)
The Whistler (promo footage) (mono)

96 Page Booklet:

An extensive note by Martin Webb about the writing, recording and touring of Jethro Tull's tenth studio album - Songs From The Wood.

A track by track annotation of the album and associated recordings by Ian Anderson.

Lyrics for the album and bonus tracks.

An interview with studio engineer Trevor White.

Steve Jeal explores the legends, myths and historical facts behind some of the album's songs.

A recording and touring chronology from April 1976 to December 1977.

Jakko Jakszyk describes the technical challenge of synchronising video and audio recordings of a 1977 live concert.

[Progatron]

This will be mine, as all the others are.

[JKL2000]

schwing

[chalkpie]

I'm on this like cow shit on the bottom of Ian's boots.

[ronmac]

Wow, a desert island disc of mine.

[Gizmotron]

I agree with you all!
When this album came out I bought it and was very pleasantly surprised at the lovely combination of influences.
I think I will need this!

[calyx]

I'll probably get this. "Too Old To Rock'n'Roll" is the only one in the series I haven't bought.

[mozo-pg]

Autobuy. I saw the previous tour in Ottawa when I was 14. It was before reserved seating so me and my friends went and sat at the doors at 4 p.m. We played cards, and what else, smoked dope (lol). The show was stellar, including his ritual of throwing huge inflated ballons into the audience. Tull were such dynamic performers and consummate musicians. I'm really pleased to hear this news.

[winkersnufs]

Good Day Folks...

This thread has brought back some fond memories! My favorite record store, back in 70's, was a place called 'Dingleberries'. Incense, fuzzy black light posters, interesting mens leather wrist bands, concert tickets and plenty of head shop fare out front. The front expanded into a big and open magical place were all the vinyl was merchandised. I recall when SFTWood was released.... and a floor display utilizing the shot of Ian Anderson and the tree stump. Relative at this point 40 years later, but it was a new release sale price of $3.99. Wonderful Days Indeed

The supporting tour was fabulous!

Carry On
Chris Buckley

[eporter66]

My favorite Tull, which I own in multiple formats, but I think this one I must have.

[chescorph]

John Glascock on bass, always a good thing!

[aith01]

Very interesting! Glad to see this one getting such treatment.

[zombywoof]

I'm on this like cow shit on the bottom of Ian's boots.

What he said.


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[zombywoof]

I'll probably get this. "Too Old To Rock'n'Roll" is the only one in the series I haven't bought.

Too Old is a must have. It's an entirely alternate version of the album


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[soundsweird]

The sound quality of the live stuff will dictate whether or not I get this. Promising setlist; wonder if "Thick..." will be the usual 10-12 minute version...

[rickm]

Are really worth these remixes? I will hear a noticeable sound difference or it is subtle and for expert and trained ears?

[Steve983]

Possibly my fave Tull album, but the remaster already sounded excellent. Maybe unable to resist!

[progman1975]

May 19 is the release date!!!!!Woooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooo

[bRETT]

The sound quality of the live stuff will dictate whether or not I get this. Promising setlist; wonder if "Thick..." will be the usual 10-12 minute version...

Yes, the sets on that tour were all pretty much the same.

[Man In The Mountain]

Holy shit

[chalkpie]

I bought the Hippodrome 1977 "Wood" tour DVD - its really great. Has Japanese subtitles for songs, and a bit "bootleggy" quality, but man the band kicks arse! I think Ian had a cold too.

[Jerjo]

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[Score2112]

Live material is the only thing that interests me here (and its of significant interest...). But personally dont think the original album was in need of a remix (my vinyl copy sounds fantastic) so could care less about CD 1.