Post by jeffwaynefan on Apr 26, 2005 22:13:40 GMT
PRESS RELEASE - PART ONE
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds Collector's Edition
Release date: June 13th 2005 - World-wide Re-launch
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Press Information: 12th April 2005
THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTOR'S EDITION & 5.1 SURROUND SOUND HYBRID SUPER-AUDIO CD REMIX OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CLASSIC ALBUM 'JEFF WAYNE'S MUSICAL VERSION OF THE WAR OF THE WORLDS' RELEASED ON 13TH JUNE
SonyBMG are set to re-release the award-winning Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds on 13th June 2005. The highly anticipated classic album will now be available in two formats, the original double album and a definitive 7-disc collector's edition package which are both re-issued on double hybrid SA-CD with 5.1 surround sound and stereo re-mastered mixes
Since it's original release in June of 1978,'Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds' has grown into a true classic; garnering a new generation of devoted followers whilst still inspiring the faithful listeners from the past decades. Inspired by the HG Wells novel, the album features a compelling blend of prog rock and classical and literary influences, coupled with a spell-binding narration from Richard Burton and outstanding performances by some of the biggest artists of the 70s, including David Essex, Justin Hayward, Phil Lynott and Julie Covington.
The album has enjoyed huge success and critical acclaim across the globe with over 12.5 million records sold and numerous accolades acquired The War Of The Worlds initially spent over 260 consecutive weeks in the UK albums charts alone and has reappeared consistently through the years.
In June, for the first time, die-hard fans will be able to get their hands on the comprehensive collector's package a 7 disc definitive version of The War Of The Worlds!
The first two discs presented as hybrid Super Audio CDs contain a 5.1 multi-channel surround sound mix and a stereo remix of the original double album.
For the 5.1 remix the original album was painstakingly re-built from the 70 plus multi-track tapes, sound by sound, track by track, entirely remixed and brought into the digital domain delivering the most superior sound technology can provide. To hear the album in full surround sound is truly a mind-blowing experience.
Disc 3 is devoted to the best club remixes of this album from 1979-2005.
Discs 4-6 include never-before-heard rarities, out-takes and unreleased tracks from the original recording sessions including on disc 6 the entire, unabridged Richard Burton performance of which only 40% made it's way into the original album.
Finally, disc 7, a DVD, features a brand new 75 minute 'Making Of' documentary of this innovative album, which includes rare video footage and also a sneak peak into Jeff Wayne's upcoming animated CGI version of this harrowing tale.
And who could forget those beautiful yet disturbing paintings from the original album? A 12x12 80 page bound booklet will also be included containing the original images and biographies and other additional information on the history of the classic novel and album. All of this compiled in beautiful and imposing packaging; The Collector's deluxe package is something to treasure and display for future generations of fans to discover and fall in love with.
In addition to the Collector's Edition, the original double album will also be re-issued on double hybrid SA-CD in June with the new stereo and 5.1 surround sound remastered audio from the Collector's Edition and expanded album artwork.
Stuart Rubin, Senior Vice President of the International Catalogue Marketing Group at SonyBMG, shares his experiences.
"To hear Jeff Wayne recently presenting the updated version and outlining his expanded vision made me very proud to be reconnected personally with this amazing project."
Jeff Wayne, commenting on remixing the album in 5.1 surround sound added:
"Mixing my musical version of The War of The Worlds in the new SA-CD format was something else entirely, and has proven to be one of the true highlights of my career as a composer, arranger, conductor and producer.
The end result, in my opinion, is nothing short of spectacular. The listener IS in the recording with a Martian invasion in Victorian England happening all around you. The power and the glory of SA-CD as a music delivery platform is no doubt here to stay, and deservedly so."
'Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds' is released in double album version as well as the Collector's edition from Sony BMG on 13th June 2005.
COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Catalogue Number: CECD96000
- 7 Disc Collector's Edition Box set - The definitive version of The War Of The World's
- 2 Hybrid SA-CD - The original double album remixed in stereo and multi-channel 5.1 surround sound from the original 48 track master tapes by Jeff Wayne.
- 4 CDs of remixes, rarities, never before heard material, outtakes, foreign language versions and more including 37 minutes of never before heard Richard Burton narrative.
- DVD documentary 'The Making Of The War Of The Worlds' and 'deconstructing'' the album feature.
- Packaged in deluxe 12x12 hardback presentation book with 76 page full colour perfect bound book featuring the history of this phenomenal musical version, HG Wells' history and biog, details on rarities and TWOTW merchandise and much more...
REMASTERED DOUBLE ALBUM
Cat Number: DPCD96000
- Original double album re-packaged into deluxe 6 panel digi-pak.
- 2 disc hybrid SA-CD featuring new mixed stereo and multi-channel audio from the Collector's Edition.
- Expanded 48 page full colour booklet with new artwork, sleeve notes and content
PART TWO of the PRESS RELEASE can be seen here: robk.proboards13.com/index.cgi?board=musical&action=display&thread=1114553812&start=0