YtseJamer
Headphoneus Supremus
The new 5.1 benchmark : http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/blog/2013/02/25/steven-wilson-s-raven-new-51-benchmark
Limited Edition Boxset received - now to figure out how to rip the Bluray to 24bit
I downloaded the 24/96 FLAC version of Raven from Burning Shed on Sunday and have been listening to it constantly. I've been a SW fan since Signify came out, but I can safely say this is my favorite project he's been involved with. The diversity and range of the album is stunning -- there's new and old sounds, quiet and loud passages, etc. The Blu-ray is waiting for me at home as we speak...
I've listened to it now twice. I need several more I think. Certainly I already think its impressive, musically and sonically. The music is interesting, sometimes beautiful and sometimes chaotic/challenging. There is no doubt that SW has been "reinfluenced" by the work he's been doing remastering classic 60's/70's Prog. There are strong ties to early 70's era Crimson here, more than even before in his music.
What I'm not sure yet is whether there are any SONGS on "Raven" that are as strong as several were on Grace for Drowning. I want more plays, but so far I think "Raven" is more a captivating music piece than it is memorable songs.