Porcupine Tree in High Resolution Audio

**MrPorterhouse** · **08-16-06, 10:04 AM**

I'm not sure if anyone is familiar with Porcupine Tree's high resolution audio discs, but if not, then you need to be. They have put out 3 fantastic DVD-Audio discs. I've heard 2 of them("In Absentia" and "Deadwing") and will be getting "Stupid Dream" as soon as I can. From what I've read, "Stupid Dream" surpasses the first 2 in fidelity and experience, which I can't even comprehend how that's possible, as the first 2 were mind-blowing in quality. These are truly reference discs for anyone wanting to get into high resolution multichannel audio.

Has anyone heard "Stupid Dream" yet? I can't wait to get it. PT has gone with more of a hard rock-heavy sound with "In Absentia" and "Deadwing", and "Stupid Dream" is more of a psychedelic-mellow type sound, which seems like it would have a good appeal on this forum based on the following of Pink Floyd type stuff.

**Sonnie** · **08-16-06, 10:16 AM**

Did somebody say Pink Floyd?

I've never heard of PT before... are they are new band or been around for a while?

**MrPorterhouse** · **08-16-06, 10:42 AM**

First album was back in 1991. I'm pretty much a rookie of their stuff, but they are a band who has a very strong interest in designing their music in multichannel and they support high resolution audio as well. That's a huge plus in my book. Its always better when you have a band that approaches surround as a forethought and incorporates it into their creative process than those bands who just do it as an after thought. You can clearly tell the difference.

http://www.porcupinetree.com/discography.cfm

**Sonnie** · **08-16-06, 11:00 AM**

Interesting... looks like they toured in the North America a llittle while back. Once you get the "Stupid Dream" CD in and give it a listen, let us know what you think.

I had a listen to a sample of the tracks on the Metanoia CD and it has some resemblance of PF. The beginning of the Mesmer III/Coma Divine track reminds me of something PF would do. Some of the tracks seem like a cross between James Newton Howard and PF... definitely different though. I imagine I'll have to give them a test run.

**Phil M** · **08-18-06, 06:48 PM**

Porcupine Tree
Pink Floyd
Ozrics Tentacles

Notice a common theme?
Rule Britannia

**11B2P** · **08-20-06, 10:39 PM**

MrPorterhouse,

Thanks for the tip!

I recently started (June of this year) listening to Porcupine Tree and I must say I really like their music!

I have only listened to "Deadwing" and "In Absentia" on regular CD so I will be on the lookout for their high resolution audio discs.

Sonnie give them a listen, you might like them.

-Bill M.

**Sonnie** · **08-22-06, 11:57 AM**

I'm definitely going to order up a CD.

**Mitch G** · **09-20-06, 02:51 PM**

Just to help with the evangelizing (sp?), I came across PT in a thread discussing Pink Floyd's Pulse DVD and they really are good. They're not Pink Floyd clones, but they have rich musical textures like you find in PF music.

I picked up the Stupid Dream CD/DVD-A set and although I don't have a DVD-A player, it does have a DTS 5.1 track which is great to listen to. Bottom line is that they are in the top 5 discs I listen to currently and I'm mad that their current tour doesn't stop in Chicago.

Mitch

**F1 fan** · **09-21-06, 07:46 PM**

Just found out that PT has released a concert DVD called Arriving Somewhere but not Here.I read some reviews on another forum and they all say it is very very good.
Has anyone here heard it yet?

**azjimmy** · **09-22-06, 01:35 AM**

I too just came across PT in a B&W Nautilus sampler DVD (I can always dream, right?). I was impressed with the song, from "In Absentia" I believe. I am making them and the Crystal Method my next hi-res purchase.
Jim

**Phil M** · **09-22-06, 04:28 PM**

Sonnie, Just returned from almost two weeks in China - didn't get the chance to visit any HT or HiFi manufacturers unfortunately.
Did you get the chance to listen to any PT yet?

**Sonnie** · **09-22-06, 05:14 PM**

I haven't yet... other than on the net. I like them and will order a CD. I just got to do it. I've been so busy with various things that I've lost time to do anything else at all. I'm overloaded for sure.

**F1 fan** · **09-22-06, 06:17 PM**

Quote:

azjimmy wrote:

I too just came across PT in a B&W Nautilus sampler DVD (I can always dream, right?). I was impressed with the song, from "In Absentia" I believe. I am making them and the Crystal Method my next hi-res purchase.
Jim

This B&W demo disc is also my first taste of PT .After hearing it I went out and bought at the time the just released CD of Deadwing and I like it a lot.I want to get all 3 DVD-A releases eventually.

I think the demo helped the artists sales more than B&W.

**11B2P** · **09-23-06, 09:11 PM**

Looks like the PT Concert DVD "Arriving Somewhere..." comes out either Sep 26th (according to Amazon)or October 10th (according to an eBay seller).

I think I will be on the look out for this and pick it up.

The overseas special edition release was limited to 2000.

I hope they do not do that for Region 1.

**Mitch G** · **09-23-06, 11:02 PM**

As I understand it there was a limited, numbered edition 2-disc set of which 2000 were made and sold through www.burningshed.com.

And, you can actually buy the 2-disc set through burningshed right now. But, I think it's a few bucks more than the amazon price. However, rumor is that there are only 8000 of these 2-disc sets and once sold out only a 1-disc version will be available.

Anyway, the reports from those who already have the DVD give it major thumbs ups.

Mitch

**Sonnie** · **09-24-06, 11:08 PM**

It appears they are sold out already through burningshed.com.

I may try to pick it up on Amazon.com instead of buying a CD.

**11B2P** · **09-24-06, 11:12 PM**

I saw that too, Sonnie

**azjimmy** · **09-26-06, 04:04 AM**

Well, I dropped an order for In Absentia this afternoon, along with Blue Man Group and The Crystal Method. Thanks to all for giving me the boost I needed to make the purchase.
I'm not a big fan of Amazon so I ordered from Acoustic Sounds. I'll let you know how they do.
Jim

**Mitch G** · **10-12-06, 05:39 PM**

BTW, I found the Arriving Somewhere 2-disc DVD set at Borders today - $20 (but I got $4 off by using a Borders Reward coupon).
It's pretty good. I only have 3 concert DVDs, and I think this is my least favorite (Pink Floyd Pulse and Cream at Royal Albert Hall being the others). The sound quality is great. But, I'm a little tired of the grainy-movie thing with the video. And, in all fairness, I still like PF and Cream more.

This is just my opinion and not meant to be a slight against PT or their fans. When PT comes to Chicago again and if they play a small venue again, I'll go see them.

Mitch

**Sonnie** · **10-12-06, 10:11 PM**

Hmmm.... I think that means I'll just order the CD.

**11B2P** · **10-13-06, 07:29 AM**

Is the "Arriving Somewhere..." DVD in full screen or widescreen?

**Mitch G** · **10-13-06, 07:57 AM**

It's in 16:9 format.

Mitch

**11B2P** · **10-13-06, 08:22 AM**

Thanks, Mitch!

**Sonnie** · **10-25-06, 05:42 PM**

Well thanks to Mitch I got to watch the first DVD of Arriving Somewhere today. I liked it. The opening track was my favorite and I'll have to watch it one more time before returning it.

**Mitch G** · **10-25-06, 05:58 PM**

Take your time, Sonnie.

Mitch

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