Duran Duran’s Danse Macabre (2023) SDE-exclusive Blu-ray audio

[supervij]

Duran Duran / Danse Macabre limited edition blu-ray audio
Exclusive to the SDE shop
• Dolby Atmos Mix
• Stereo Mix
• #13 in the SDE Surround Series
• Release date 27 October 2023

*Ships with a free, collectible SDE Surround Series slipcase*

In collaboration with BMG, SDE presents the physical release of the Dolby Atmos Mix of Duran Duran's new studio album acclaimed 1997 album Danse Macabre.

This record sees the original line-up back together for many of the tracks as Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, Roger Taylor, John Taylor, and Simon Le Bon reunite for the first time since 2004's Astronaut! Fans of '90s-era Duran will be further delighted to see the return of guitarist Warren Cuccurullo who guests on a few songs (including the title track), making this the first Duran Duran album since 1986's Notorious to feature the guitar playing of both Andy Taylor and Warren Cuccurullo.

Inspired by the band's one-off, 2022 Halloween show at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas, Danse Macabre is a spooky, ghoul-inspired 13-song collection which features three brand new songs, covers of classic tracks from artists such as Talking Heads, The Rolling Stones and Siouxsie and the Banshees and new versions of tracks from Duran Duran's back catalogue, including debut album track 'Night Boat', 'Union of the Snake' B-side 'Secret Oktober' (now 'Secret Oktober 31st'), a re-spelt 'Love Voudou' from The Wedding Album, and Rio's 'Lonely in Your Nightmare', which is mashed up with with a cover of Rick James' 'Super Freak' for a song called 'Super Lonely Freak'. In total, nine of the album's 13 tracks were performed for last year's Halloween show.

Other guests on the album include longtime friend and collaborator Nile Rodgers along with Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin. The artwork features images adapted from a collection of authentic vintage séance photos that band member Nick Rhodes sourced at auction.

Danse Macabre has been mixed for spatial audio and a Dolby Atmos Mix will be available physically only via this SDE-exclusive blu-ray audio, what is No 13 in the ongoing SDE Surround Series! The Atmos Mix has been created by the legend that is Bob Clearmountain and this is the first time a Duran Duran album has been mixed for Atmos and released as a physical product and only the second time since the Astronaut Dualdisc/SACD that any of their albums has been available physically in surround sound. The blu-ray features:

Dolby Atmos Mix (by Bob Clearmountain)
Hi-Res Stereo Mix (96/24)
Danse Macabre will be released on 27 October 2023 via BMG.

This Duran Duran Blu-ray Audio is #13 in the ongoing SDE Surround Series and will be packaged similarly to previous editions and will ship with a collectible SDE Surround Series slipcase.

This product is a limited edition and has a 7 day pre-order window, which closes on 6 September 2023.

https://www.thesdeshop.com/products/...-blu-ray-audio

[dobyblue]

Did Paul proof read that? Lol
Is it their acclaimed 1997 album or their new album? Medazzaland would be cool but I’d prefer The Wedding Album as far as the ‘90s go.

I’ll preorder this one, they had me at Bob Clearmountain…his surround mixes are aces.

[Kedrix]

I'll pass on this one, I really haven't liked anything Duran Duran since the Wedding Album. I've tried listening to their other albums like Astronaut or All You Need is Now and just can't get into it.

[ToEhrIsHuman]

now that Paul at SDE has his foot in the door, here's hoping the band's entire back catalogue gets similar treatment eventually!

[supervij]

Danse Macabre will now also include a DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround mix (48/24), in addition to the Dolby Atmos and hi-res stereo mixes.

The 5.1 mix is derived from Bob Clearmountain’s Atmos Mix and apparently sounds fantastic.

[bigshot]

I looked at the stuff on YouTube and passed on it.

[supervij]

Originally Posted by bigshot

I looked at the stuff on YouTube and passed on it.

What stuff did you see that made you decide to pass?

[bigshot]

There's a video of the cover of Talking Heads' Psycho Killer.

[fdm]

There's a playlist "Duran Duran Halloween Show 2022" over there if you want to see more of that show.

Not really my sort of thing either, though the title track, also on youtube, isn't too bad.

[ToEhrIsHuman]

Just a heads-up that today is supposed to be the last day you can pre-order this title, September 6. Update: has been extended through this weekend I believe.

"Last Chance on the Danse Macabre (BD-A)..."!!

P.S. Could somebody please add this title to the database? Thanks.

[supervij]

Just got back from the Duran Duran show in Toronto and wow I’m blown away. Simeon’s voice was still great, the band were on fire, and they played all the hits. They also played the song Danse Macabre, and maybe it was just the cool, creepy video bits that played during the song, but I quite liked it. I’m looking forward even more to the new album!

[nibblee]

A new link appeared today if you still want to order.

https://www.thesdeshop.com/products/...seMacabreAlbum

[supervij]

I listened to the Atmos today, and I gotta say—this is one wonderfully immersive mix! The music is mostly good too, though I feel I want a couple more listens to say much more than that. Good songs but the cover of The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black” misses the mark for me. I get that the band are trying to make everything seem spooky to fit into this concept album, but they were trying too hard on that song. Rest are good. Bass isn’t overwhelming but fits well with the songs, but it’s the Atmos mix that really shines. Just a pleasure to get immersed into.

[Filmmaker]

If you bought the first edition, like I did, you’re gonna be mad-happy but check out what just dropped: https://www.thesdeshop.com/products/...-blu-ray-audio