In addition to Wilsons 5.1 mix-masterworks and four promo videos, the Blu-ray also features Childhood Memories, a 73-minute documentary that should serve as a textbook inclusion for other multidisc box sets claiming to be super deluxe andor complete. Meanwhile, the all-channel intro to Bitter Suite could be a long-lost cousin of Rushs Xanaduwith special kudos to drummer Ian Mosleys all-channel, around-the-kit accentswhile Wilson once again proves just how to support, rather than supplant, a songs main thrust with the rear-channel placements of Mark Kellys tasteful keyboard fills on Blind Curve and Childhoods End. The seamless piano-and-bass instrumental transition into Lavender reflects the moments required gravitas, leading up to guitarist Steve Rotherys sustained wide-panned solo sequence, a masterful combination of measured restraint and uncoiled fury. Naturally, Kayleigh is the 5.1 litmus test, and it passes with flying colors.įishs near-delicate vocals, sometimes overwhelmed by instrumental accompaniment in previous mixes, are now more at the forefront and just to the right of center in what I call Goldilocks positioningas in, theyre literally just right.
In addition to a proper remaster on Disc 1 and three other discs filled with tentpole-setting, of-era live performances, singles, and demos, theres a stunning surround sound mix on Blu-ray that, once again, proves beyond a shadow of a doubt why Steven Wilson is the undisputed top-tier hi-res 5.1 maestro of his (or any) generation.
Because of how I connected with Kayleigh, I gave Misplaced Childhood another chance via some extended listening sessionsand Im so glad I did.Īnd now, the Marillion circle turns round yet again, as Misplaced Childhood finally gets the full-on deluxe treatment it oh-so-richly deserves with Parlophones five-disc box set.
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