Steven Wilson - "The Tastemaker" - Exclusive Studio Outtake from The Future Bites

Brilliant, thanks for sharing. I love that you've printed the emails to keep in the set. And yeah, the etiquette considerations are fascinating in this instance.

I found it awkward enough at a signing in a record store where it was more or less 1 in 1 out and there was obviously going to be a point where you were politely moved along.. but do you push it to that point.. (I didn't)

 

Well, I’m sure there’s no harm in a monthly e-mail to him asking what remix project he’s currently working on. Tell him it’s just between you, him... and a few dozen forum friends.

 

Hey Alan,

In times as crazy in this world as these, everything about your story with the box set feels so right and pleasing.
Thank you so much for sharing, not only the song, but the music video and everything about the box set as well.
I'm happy that Steven reached out to you. His box set clearly could not have found a better buyer and home.

 

It's clear this project went to the right person, and it's very cool that Mr. Wilson acknowledges that. This is the first time in years I've ever smiled at something I read on Twitter when I saw the official post! Excellent work with the video, as well. I'm a newcomer to the world of SW, but I can't imagine this set going to someone more deserving.

 

So what's the verdict on "The Future Bites"?

 

It's really good of you to share this.

 

Yeah thanks so much. The needle drop is amazing quality wise. Not to be greedy at all, and totally understand if you don't want to share but what about the soundcheck of Twilight Zone. How is that?

 

Thanks! I work really hard on my needledrops, which is why I only do them for songs which are not available digitally, or I'd never listen to anything! I'll be releasing the hi-res FLAC (24bit/96kHz) of the needledrop next week with my "Making of/Behind the Scenes" video. There was a lot of unused footage for the Tastemaker video I'd like to share, and I'd like to show off some of the work/FX that went into the video.

As for the "Twilight Zone" soundcheck. Unfortunately, I cannot share that one as Steven did not give permission, and may not be able to if he didn't pay to license the cover. The quality of the recording and performance are fantastic, recorded and mixed just as well as his Home Invasion tour CD.

 

Thanks for the reply. Enjoy.

 

There is an 88 Pages Thread(and still Active, so should be several more Pages added over the next few Months) on 'The Future Bites' in the link below. The Thread was started last year, so you might want to skip to the Page after SHM Members started to receive the Deluxe Box Set, CD, Vinyl and BluRay, as various parts of them are discussed like the Atmos Version, The Bonus Songs(from the Deluxe Box Set and the 2 Single Releases), among other things related to this Album, and of course everyone's own take on how they like the Album(or dislike for a smaller number of SW Fans, but I love TFB myself):

Steven Wilson starts recording a new album: "The Future Bites" (29th January 2021)

 

Here it is! The Behind the Scenes / Making of Steven Wilson's "The Tastemaker" music video, which includes the free 96kHz/24bit FLAC download link of my needledrop in the video description.

 

Great making of, Alan. You certainly went above and beyond the call of duty on this. SW should be very happy with everything you've done. I know I am! Thanks for the HR download as well.

 

Thank you, Alan!

 

Very interesting making of video. Thanks again for making 'The Tastemaker' available, Alan.

 

Thanks! It's fun to be a little "extra" every now and then.

 

The track sounds great! Thanks again for sharing this.

 

Thank you for sharing - and for the video! Very cool.

 

I finally dug in for a bit and watched the videos, both for The Tastemaker and The Making Of. Outstanding work. This just reinforces the fact that the box went to the most deserving SW fan around, someone with means, talent and heart (to share the song with the world rather than stare at it spinning on a turntable repeatedly, all alone in their mother's basement). The sharing of the entire experience from securing the box set through the making of the video makes us all feel like we're on the inside when it comes to this neat story. Thank you for all you have done!

 

Thanks so much!

 

Thanks very much for sharing both the video and download link.

Super generous of you.

 

Is you partner Kristen a fan of Steven Wilson as well, and if not did you have to twist her arm to get her to help and be in the video?

I was able to convince my wife to go with me to one Steven Wilson show, back in 2012, on the Raven tour. She had gone to a Blackfield show with me prior to that, and I think she thought it would be more like that show, with simpler structured songs and more "pop" hooks. I think she still has nightmares to this day from sitting through and hearing the full 25-minute performance of Raider II that night, where SW introduced it as a song about the BTK killer. My wife does not like her music that intense.

 

She's not really a fan ("Permanating" is on her Spotify playlist but I think that's the only song of his in there. Nothing to do with Steven as an artist, she's just not a fan of any progressive music, she cites the odd time signatures and song lengths as the reasons. That said, she did sit through the Home Invasion tour blu-ray with me when I bought that).

But she was happy to help with the video. We actually met because of YouTube, I was part of a popular collab channel on there many, many years ago. She saw a charity event livestream I was co-hosting and, after the show, reached out via email to ask a few questions. We started chatting regularly and eventually met up IRL. So YouTube is kinda sorta part of our relationship DNA.

 

Just had to stop by to say a huge thank you Alan, for the cool video, for the fascinating making of video, and for the high quality download. Really generous of you. Very much appreciated. Cheers!

 

Good story about how you two met. My wife is the same in that she does not like progressive rock for much of those same reasons.....songs are too long, too weird sounding oftentimes with odd time signatures and complex musical interludes, and lyrics that are not about "love" and "happy things". She understands my musical passion though, and does recognize that SW is supremely talented and creative. She pokes fun at me though sometimes, and even got me a t-shirt this past Christmas that has this phrase on the front of it: "I only listen to bands you have never heard of".

 

I was on a podcast with Steven Wilson this morning (coolest thing I've typed all day), and he confirmed they smashed the 7" plates after the one copy of "The Tastemaker" was pressed. I was curious if he had kept a personal copy or had a couple safety copies laying around, but no, he was quite adamant in the interview that the plates were destroyed after one pressing. Ep261: Steven Wilson & The Ultra Deluxe Boxset - | The Vinyl Guide podcast | Interviews for Record Collectors & Music Fans