Tears for Fears-Songs from the Big Chair-Nov.4 Boxset

Does anything on this (yes I know about the the reversed channels being fixed on this new one, not a concern) sound as good as this original?

 

SFTBC is one of my favorite LP's period and while I enjoy listening to the Steve Wilson mix for its differences, taking out the reverb really lessens the epic scope of the songs, particularly on "The Working Hour" which doesn't work without the lush wall of sound that sounds like a city at night and dulls the propulsive aura. The stereo mix sounds quite lovely from my Fisher via the Oppo.

 

Agree, hearing Roland's vocals not soaring over the mix like they should was one of the stranger moments of the remix. Hope they'll be less of that on the Seeds remix.

 

So is this boxset now out of print? Is there no way I can now acquire a digital mix of Steven Wilson's 2.0 remix of Songs From The Big Chair?

 

The original mix and the SW remix are available in high res from HDTracks and probably other high res download sites, there is also the Blu Ray with stereo and surround, and a CD with just the stereo remix, I think.

 

Stereo remix on CD? Does anyone have any info on this? I prefer to own this in physical digital format if so.... Bluray / HD tracks is last resort

 

There was a vinyl release of the SW remix, don't remember hearing about a CD version I'm afraid.

Tears For Fears - Songs From The Big Chair (2014 Stereo Mix)

 

It looks like the 2014 CD was just a remaster. I wanted the box set for this album but got the HDTracks download instead and burned the SW remix to a CD.

 

While the remix wasn't my main priority, I knew that these box sets sell out rather quickly, hence, I placed my preorder once the price had come down to a normal range. I'll do the same for Seeds of Love.

I do wish Universal would reprint this & The Hurting. They contain some stuff that's essential for any TFF fan...

 

Why do you want the remix? Just curious. It's alright, but I still prefer the original mix - it's what I've grown used to.

 

I missed out on the Hurting set, prices became ridiculous.

 

The audio portion was on iTunes before, not sure it still is.

 

It still is. I've thought about getting it, but hoping I'll stumble upon a used copy of the box set at a reasonable price. A guy can dream.

 

Another vote for making THE HURTING box set available for sale! I just got a great deal on the SONGS box set and I absolutely won't miss out on the SEEDS one.

 

Also this...
Mike Oldfield to reissue 1984 albums, Discovery and Killing Fields

 

See also the new Sgt. Pepper boxset thread.

 

I don't have the big box, but I picked up the 24/96 from HdTracks yesterday - it includes the original mix plus the SW remix.

I am a huge fan of SW's remixes, but this one I am not crazy about. And it has nothing to do with being familiar or used to the original. The new remix has a lot more bass in the mix, it is very "punchy." Typically that's a blessing....but there's the rub. I feel it makes the entire mix harder to distinguish - less clarity and space between the instruments. Compare the drums on the remix then switch over to the original mix and I think you will see (hear) what I mean.

Anyway - I am still enjoying it.....I haven't heard this one start to finish in ages.

JQ

 

I found the remix kinda, I dunno . . . thin? To me this record was all about that somewhat gauzy Fairlight sound kinda wrapping you in a cottony cocoon of sound. I actually found the remix a little too clear and too transparent, and lacking the original's overwhelming atmosphere.

 

The remix has some nice moments but completely strips the lp of its arena sheen.

 

There are only two masters of ELAHE, the 12 track and the 14 track. The 12 track has better dynamics and this version was used for the Gold compilation. Hope this helps.

 

Thanks, I did not know that there were two different masterings of the entire album - I only have the 14 track version, so for the European market my comment isn't really wrong. But it's interesting; is Stephen Marcussen also credited on the 12 track version?

Also, the DR values are identical for two tracks, but not quite for two others - although they're very close.

 

Marcussen Mastering did both the EU and US versions. I'd be shocked if the levels were different on the original releases. Marcussen is also credited with remastering on "Gold."

 

Well, humanracer is right - the US version is a bit more dynamic than the EU one, which received an extra crushing.
I think Marcussen's credit on Gold only applies to the two new tracks... (certainly, almost all tracks on disc 1 are digitally identical to the 1999 Jon Astley remasters!)

 

I posted the levels here
Differences between US/UK Tears For Fears - Everybody Loves A Happy Ending

 

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