Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize - Blu-ray Forum

Riddler The Slag · 08-15-2012, 04:25 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Porcu...Blu-ray/10923/

I started getting into this band recently purely by accident (bless Pandora) and was wondering if anyone else happens to own this little gem?

frogmort · 08-15-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Riddler The Slag

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Porcu...Blu-ray/10923/

I started getting into this band recently purely by accident (bless Pandora) and was wondering if anyone else happens to own this little gem?

I did own it until just a couple of days ago. I had to sell about 250 blu-rays to take care of some bills, but I will be re-buying it soon. It's a great concert, and the 5.1 DTS-MA mix is amazing, just perfect. The video quality is pretty much perfect too, except that the black levels are not quite as inky black as they could be. Other than that, it's flawless.

I didn't know anything about this band when I bought the BD, but I loved it. If you already like Porcupine Tree, then it's a no-brainer. Get it!

pentatonic · 08-15-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Riddler The Slag

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Porcu...Blu-ray/10923/

I started getting into this band recently purely by accident (bless Pandora) and was wondering if anyone else happens to own this little gem?

One of my preferred concert BD. Top tier PQ/AQ and an awesome show. Porcupine Tree (Steven Wilson mainly as the composer) is great. There's much to discover if you're new to the band.

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Originally Posted by frogmort

I did own it until just a couple of days ago. I had to sell about 250 blu-rays to take care of some bills, but I will be re-buying it soon. It's a great concert, and the 5.1 DTS-MA mix is amazing, just perfect. The video quality is pretty much perfect too, except that the black levels are not quite as inky black as they could be. Other than that, it's flawless.

I didn't know anything about this band when I bought the BD, but I loved it. If you already like Porcupine Tree, then it's a no-brainer. Get it!

That sucks but life is like that sometimes. Will you build up a CD collection of them when $ permits? It's quite the ride

Josh · 08-15-2012, 09:46 PM

Its a great disc, but I think the DVD-A of Fear of a Blank Planet are actually more dynamic than the film soundtrack. I know its a live performance and all, but I guess after listening to the DVD-A so many times, I got used to that sound and was hoping for more from the disc. That is not to say its bad - it really is a great disc that any PT fan needs to own - just not as good as I had hoped.

Dave Mathews/Tim Reynolds is still my favorite concert by far.

pentatonic · 08-16-2012, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh

Its a great disc, but I think the DVD-A of Fear of a Blank Planet are actually more dynamic than the film soundtrack. I know its a live performance and all, but I guess after listening to the DVD-A so many times, I got used to that sound and was hoping for more from the disc. That is not to say its bad - it really is a great disc that any PT fan needs to own - just not as good as I had hoped.

Dave Mathews/Tim Reynolds is still my favorite concert by far.

Agreed Josh, but PT live has such energy and so many great raw parts. I don't know if it could of been produced without missing that raw energy. I think it's more of there live sound than anything. But yes all their hi-res DVD-As are great, FoaBP probably the best.

And Matthews-Reynolds is really one of a kind.

Riddler The Slag · 08-16-2012, 03:04 PM

I gotta be honest, Gavin Harrison is easilly one of the best active drummers right now. He reminds me of a young Neal Peart.

My favorite live performance I have seen yet (plus it's a great song to boot)

Dieu · 08-16-2012, 03:31 PM

I own it, and it's one of my favorite concert blu so far.

There's something coming in september in blu from Steven Wilson (PT frontman).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=GbW56ersWe8

Aquel · 08-17-2012, 03:40 PM

Apart from the very poor black levels at times the disc is great. Good concert and audio. It also utilises the rear channels in the music mix, which is a welcome change compared to other Blu ray concerts..

Riddler The Slag · 02-20-2013, 04:52 PM

After months of procrastinating, I finally ponyed up and bought this off of Amazon. It should be here tomorrow so I am very excited.

Will let everyone know what I think of it.

HomerJay · 02-20-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Riddler The Slag

After months of procrastinating, I finally ponyed up and bought this off of Amazon...

This sounds fantastic, AQ is impressive. As well as the concert there's some videos to watch.

This was the first PT disc I bought, never listened to them before this. Played the concert completley through twice over two nights and just got hooked.

Now bought all Steve Wilson's solo BDs and PT's DVD-As. Even bought a 2nd copy of Anesthetize and gave it to my brother n law for his birthday.

Riddler The Slag · 02-21-2013, 03:28 PM

It just arrived this morning so I cannot wait to watch this tonight. Wife is having girls night so I have the house to myself.

Riddler The Slag · 02-22-2013, 08:26 PM

This easilly gets top marks from me. What an incredible concert. Not a single song on the setlist left me bored or tuned out.

The audio quality will now be reference material when I want to show off the system

Just wow!

InspectorLupus · 02-23-2013, 02:57 PM

Yup, I have it. It's one of my favorite concert performances. It's great.
I first got into Porcupine Tree in 2010. I listened to them a lot on a bus ride to the Coachella music festival, where I eventually saw them live in a very intimate daytime show. They played "Time Flies", which might be my favorite song from them. I was close to the front and it was amazing. I got to meet them and get autographs later and I took a picture with Steven Wilson. I love this band so that was definitely a highlight of my life. I've seen them a second time with Coheed and Cambria, another of my favorite bands who I also saw at Coachella.

HomerJay · 06-06-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HomerJay

Now bought all Steve Wilson's solo BDs and PT's DVD-As. Even bought a 2nd copy of Anesthetize and gave it to my brother n law for his birthday.

I found this promo video for the Anesthetize Blu for those not familiar with their music:

I can also highly recommend the Porcupine Tree DVD Arriving Somewhere which has an incredible DTS 5.1 mix. This was from their Deadwing tour and includes songs from that album plus In Absentia album. Arriving Somewhere DVD has much more kick in the low end compared to the DVD-Audio releases. I hope the rumoured BD Audio releases of those two are remixed to catch the way the live concert sounds. Highly Recommend Arriving Somewhere for Porcupine Tree fans, and those wanting to find new and exciting music. (I also read somewhere that this concert was filmed in HD, please let there be a Blu release!)

Enjoyprog · 06-09-2013, 07:27 AM

Steven Wilson: He is the "go-to" person when it comes to 5.1 blu-ray concerts. Just like during the days of stereo stores using Floyd's "Dark Side of The Moon" was used to show off a stereo sound system, "Anesthetize" and Steve Wilson's "Get What You Deserve" are the Blu-rays to show off a home theater system. I can't decide which I prefer most. I may have to go with "Get What You Deserve" because the customer's wife may be present in the demonstration and "Anesthetize" may scare the hell out of her. For my surround system at home, I think I'm going to go with "Get What You Deserve" because one can navigate better with menu option without interrupting the music. I even got the guys at Best Buy to use a PT Blu-ray to show off their systems.

By the way, it was my wife that turned me on to Porcupine Tree. She is a true prog rock fan of the highest degree!!!

Riddler The Slag · 06-11-2013, 06:33 PM

My wife is SLOWLY (heavy on the slow) coming around to PT. I have the Iphone playing on the speaker dock in the kitchen while I am cooking and she is intrigued by certain songs.

She really did enjoy "The Jokes On You".

pentatonic · 06-11-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Riddler The Slag

My wife is SLOWLY (heavy on the slow) coming around to PT. I have the Iphone playing on the speaker dock in the kitchen while I am cooking and she is intrigued by certain songs.

She really did enjoy "The Jokes On You".

If you really enjoy this concert blu, you owe it to yourself to get the BD audio of his latest album, "The Raven that refused....". This one easily tops all of my multichannel discs, SACD & DVD-A included. While the stereo track is very good, the 5.1 is sublime, nothing less. For the opener "Luminol" please turn up the volume as high as you can, it's a visceral experience

HomerJay · 06-11-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Riddler The Slag

My wife is SLOWLY (heavy on the slow) coming around to PT.

+1

My 18 yr old daughter is resisting but, like mum, is starting to gravitate into my 5.1 music room when I'm playing PT. Her friend has asked 'who is that your dad is playing?. More fans emerging...

Josh · 06-12-2013, 11:29 AM

I put this disc in Monday and cranked a few tracks and I still really like this disc. I'm not typically a fan of live tracks, but these are produced so well that it sounds almost like the studio. I was watching "Way Out of Here" and I felt the emotions so clearly. Just amazing.

Riddler The Slag · 06-25-2013, 02:31 PM

Is there an audio only CD of this concert?

08-15-2012, 04:25 PM	#1
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:294 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Porcu...Blu-ray/10923/ I started getting into this band recently purely by accident (bless Pandora) and was wondering if anyone else happens to own this little gem?

06-09-2013, 07:27 AM	#15
Enjoyprog New Member Member since:Jun 2013 Location:USA	Speilberg Of Music/Concerts In 5.1 Audio Steven Wilson: He is the "go-to" person when it comes to 5.1 blu-ray concerts. Just like during the days of stereo stores using Floyd's "Dark Side of The Moon" was used to show off a stereo sound system, "Anesthetize" and Steve Wilson's "Get What You Deserve" are the Blu-rays to show off a home theater system. I can't decide which I prefer most. I may have to go with "Get What You Deserve" because the customer's wife may be present in the demonstration and "Anesthetize" may scare the hell out of her. For my surround system at home, I think I'm going to go with "Get What You Deserve" because one can navigate better with menu option without interrupting the music. I even got the guys at Best Buy to use a PT Blu-ray to show off their systems. By the way, it was my wife that turned me on to Porcupine Tree. She is a true prog rock fan of the highest degree!!! Last edited by Enjoyprog; 06-09-2013 at 07:30 AM. Reason: Furthermore...

08-15-2012, 09:46 PM	#4
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Its a great disc, but I think the DVD-A of Fear of a Blank Planet are actually more dynamic than the film soundtrack. I know its a live performance and all, but I guess after listening to the DVD-A so many times, I got used to that sound and was hoping for more from the disc. That is not to say its bad - it really is a great disc that any PT fan needs to own - just not as good as I had hoped. Dave Mathews/Tim Reynolds is still my favorite concert by far.

08-16-2012, 03:31 PM	#7
Dieu Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:474 DVD collection:172 Trading Score:1	I own it, and it's one of my favorite concert blu so far. There's something coming in september in blu from Steven Wilson (PT frontman). http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=GbW56ersWe8

08-17-2012, 03:40 PM	#8
Aquel Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:139 DVD collection:10	Apart from the very poor black levels at times the disc is great. Good concert and audio. It also utilises the rear channels in the music mix, which is a welcome change compared to other Blu ray concerts..

02-20-2013, 04:52 PM	#9
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:294 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	After months of procrastinating, I finally ponyed up and bought this off of Amazon. It should be here tomorrow so I am very excited. Will let everyone know what I think of it.

02-21-2013, 03:28 PM	#11
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:294 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	It just arrived this morning so I cannot wait to watch this tonight. Wife is having girls night so I have the house to myself.

02-22-2013, 08:26 PM	#12
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:294 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	This easilly gets top marks from me. What an incredible concert. Not a single song on the setlist left me bored or tuned out. The audio quality will now be reference material when I want to show off the system Just wow!

02-23-2013, 02:57 PM	#13
InspectorLupus Senior Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Corpus Christi, TX Blu-ray collection:986 DVD collection:211	Yup, I have it. It's one of my favorite concert performances. It's great. I first got into Porcupine Tree in 2010. I listened to them a lot on a bus ride to the Coachella music festival, where I eventually saw them live in a very intimate daytime show. They played "Time Flies", which might be my favorite song from them. I was close to the front and it was amazing. I got to meet them and get autographs later and I took a picture with Steven Wilson. I love this band so that was definitely a highlight of my life. I've seen them a second time with Coheed and Cambria, another of my favorite bands who I also saw at Coachella.

06-11-2013, 06:33 PM	#16
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:294 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	My wife is SLOWLY (heavy on the slow) coming around to PT. I have the Iphone playing on the speaker dock in the kitchen while I am cooking and she is intrigued by certain songs. She really did enjoy "The Jokes On You".

06-12-2013, 11:29 AM	#19
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	I put this disc in Monday and cranked a few tracks and I still really like this disc. I'm not typically a fan of live tracks, but these are produced so well that it sounds almost like the studio. I was watching "Way Out of Here" and I felt the emotions so clearly. Just amazing.

06-25-2013, 02:31 PM	#20
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:294 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	Is there an audio only CD of this concert?

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