Richard Wright / Wet Dream BD reissue - Blu-ray Forum

supervij · 06-29-2023, 03:04 PM

Pink Floyd keyboard player’s 1978 solo album

Pink Floyd founder member and keyboardist Richard Wright’s debut solo album, Wet Dream, is to be reissued in July.

The album has been remixed by Steven Wilson in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and stereo for this release. The original mix does not feature on any of the three physical formats and all the new mixes include some extra passages of music that were edited out of the original.

Originally released between Pink Floyd’s Animals (1977) and The Wall (1979), Wet Dream was self-produced and Wright wrote all the songs (except ‘Against the Odds’, which was co-written with his then-wife, Juliette). Remarkably, the album flew under the radar was at best under appreciated, if not almost unnoticed at the time.

This reissue comes with brand new artwork that was commissioned and art-directed by Gala and Jamie Wright, Richard’s children and managers of his estate. As per the original vinyl release, the bi-fold sleeve folds out to extend the image and features the same vibrant colour palette. This time, the unidentified person in bright red shorts is swimming within deep blue waters of the sea rather than a pool and the image expands out to reveal a boat slightly out of their reach, referencing the nautical theme of the record. The image was taken by Costas Spathis, a photographer living and working in Greece, which is where the album was written and the graphic design is by Carl Glover. The original artwork was designed by Storm Thorgerson and photographed by Aubrey Powell for Hipgnosis and features in the vinyl booklet.

The formats are CD, transparent blue marbled vinyl and a blu-ray audio with the following content:

- Dolby Atmos MIx
- 5.1 Surround Mix (DTS-HD Master Audio 96/24)
- New Stereo Mix in Hi-Res (96/24)
- Exclusive personal videos and photo gallery

The blu-ray is presented in a blu-ray-sized book format with soft touch lamination and comes with four collectible postcards and an 8-page concertina booklet.

The CD is released on 28 July 2023, which would have been Richard’s 80th birthday. The blu-ray and vinyl follow later on 29 September 2023. All via Parlophone music.

Available at SDE and other retailers.

stvn1974 · 06-29-2023, 03:56 PM

Never heard the album but I am in for the CD and BD. David Gilmore's debut is also getting the same kind of release.

bigshot · 06-29-2023, 05:22 PM

Will they do a surround sound mix of Music From The Body? I'd like to hear that.

stvn1974 · 06-29-2023, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigshot

Will they do a surround sound mix of Music From The Body? I'd like to hear that.

Probably a real long shot, pre DSOTM seems to get the shaft when it comes to Pink Floyd releases.

bigshot · 06-29-2023, 05:46 PM

When that came out, we all thought it was a joke or some sort of contractual obligation.

bhampton · 07-12-2023, 04:02 PM

Steven Wilson, ATMOS, and an Album I love.

I'm so excited!

Shortly after Dark Side of the Moon was released in ATMOS, I rebuilt most of my sound system going from a 5.2.2 with bad speaker placement to a 7.2.4 with accurate speaker placement. And, it's been so great !

I'm in for every re-issue. When it comes to Pink Floyd related content I'm all for it.

bhampton · 07-12-2023, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stvn1974

Never heard the album but I am in for the CD and BD. David Gilmore's debut is also getting the same kind of release.

Gilmour

And where is this news ? I can't find confirmation. I've been listening to his first solo album quite a lot lately.

stvn1974 · 07-12-2023, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Gilmour

And where is this news ? I can't find confirmation. I've been listening to his first solo album quite a lot lately.

It is really just a rumor now, but I read somewhere that Steven Wilson is doing it.

bhampton · 07-12-2023, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stvn1974

It is really just a rumor now, but I read somewhere that Steven Wilson is doing it.

THX - I did google it and found a bit of discussion about it on another forum.

keenly · 07-13-2023, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Steven Wilson, ATMOS, and an Album I love.

I'm so excited!

Shortly after Dark Side of the Moon was released in ATMOS, I rebuilt most of my sound system going from a 5.2.2 with bad speaker placement to a 7.2.4 with accurate speaker placement. And, it's been so great !

I'm in for every re-issue. When it comes to Pink Floyd related content I'm all for it.

How wide are your wides?

bhampton · 07-13-2023, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keenly

How wide are your wides?

I have 7 in the bed layer and 4 on the ceiling.

I don't think I have wides. I have heard good things about them.

bhampton · 11-09-2023, 02:35 PM

Should have this tomorrow and can't wait.

In the meantime listening to other PF related Blus (Animals, WYWH, DSotM)

keenly · 11-10-2023, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

I have 7 in the bed layer and 4 on the ceiling.

I don't think I have wides. I have heard good things about them.

So the sides are the 'wides' then, the ones in level with you ears when you sit.

bhampton · 11-10-2023, 01:06 PM

My copy may be delayed.... shoot .... Hope to experience this mix soooooon.

edit - out for delivery should be here today !

bhampton · 11-10-2023, 06:52 PM

I just listened to the ATMOS mix on this.

I have owned the CD of this for decades and have listened to it often over many years.

The new mix in particular just gives each sound its own space to be in and the result is stunning.

06-29-2023, 03:04 PM	#1
supervij Special Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Toronto, Ontario, Canada 4K collection:1004 Blu-ray collection:2466	Richard Wright / Wet Dream BD reissue Pink Floyd keyboard player’s 1978 solo album Pink Floyd founder member and keyboardist Richard Wright’s debut solo album, Wet Dream, is to be reissued in July. The album has been remixed by Steven Wilson in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and stereo for this release. The original mix does not feature on any of the three physical formats and all the new mixes include some extra passages of music that were edited out of the original. Originally released between Pink Floyd’s Animals (1977) and The Wall (1979), Wet Dream was self-produced and Wright wrote all the songs (except ‘Against the Odds’, which was co-written with his then-wife, Juliette). Remarkably, the album flew under the radar was at best under appreciated, if not almost unnoticed at the time. This reissue comes with brand new artwork that was commissioned and art-directed by Gala and Jamie Wright, Richard’s children and managers of his estate. As per the original vinyl release, the bi-fold sleeve folds out to extend the image and features the same vibrant colour palette. This time, the unidentified person in bright red shorts is swimming within deep blue waters of the sea rather than a pool and the image expands out to reveal a boat slightly out of their reach, referencing the nautical theme of the record. The image was taken by Costas Spathis, a photographer living and working in Greece, which is where the album was written and the graphic design is by Carl Glover. The original artwork was designed by Storm Thorgerson and photographed by Aubrey Powell for Hipgnosis and features in the vinyl booklet. The formats are CD, transparent blue marbled vinyl and a blu-ray audio with the following content: - Dolby Atmos MIx - 5.1 Surround Mix (DTS-HD Master Audio 96/24) - New Stereo Mix in Hi-Res (96/24) - Exclusive personal videos and photo gallery The blu-ray is presented in a blu-ray-sized book format with soft touch lamination and comes with four collectible postcards and an 8-page concertina booklet. The CD is released on 28 July 2023, which would have been Richard’s 80th birthday. The blu-ray and vinyl follow later on 29 September 2023. All via Parlophone music. Available at SDE and other retailers.

11-10-2023, 01:06 PM	#14
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	My copy may be delayed.... shoot .... Hope to experience this mix soooooon. edit - out for delivery should be here today ! Last edited by bhampton; 11-10-2023 at 02:20 PM.

06-29-2023, 03:56 PM	#2
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Never heard the album but I am in for the CD and BD. David Gilmore's debut is also getting the same kind of release.

06-29-2023, 05:22 PM	#3
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	Will they do a surround sound mix of Music From The Body? I'd like to hear that.

06-29-2023, 05:46 PM	#5
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	When that came out, we all thought it was a joke or some sort of contractual obligation.

07-12-2023, 04:02 PM	#6
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Steven Wilson, ATMOS, and an Album I love. I'm so excited! Shortly after Dark Side of the Moon was released in ATMOS, I rebuilt most of my sound system going from a 5.2.2 with bad speaker placement to a 7.2.4 with accurate speaker placement. And, it's been so great ! I'm in for every re-issue. When it comes to Pink Floyd related content I'm all for it.

11-09-2023, 02:35 PM	#12
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Should have this tomorrow and can't wait. In the meantime listening to other PF related Blus (Animals, WYWH, DSotM)

11-10-2023, 06:52 PM	#15
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I just listened to the ATMOS mix on this. I have owned the CD of this for decades and have listened to it often over many years. The new mix in particular just gives each sound its own space to be in and the result is stunning.

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