Author Topic: Blackfield (Read 130383 times)

Nel · « **Reply #840 on:** August 18, 2016, 07:29:53 PM »

It would appear from the recent FB posts that the album cover for Blackfield V has changed to something a bit more... nostalgic. I'm probably going to use the burning car cover for my files anyway, though.

Zantera · « **Reply #841 on:** August 19, 2016, 02:28:20 AM »

Really excited for this. I like Blackfield as much as PT so a new album is exciting.

KevShmev · « **Reply #842 on:** August 19, 2016, 06:04:50 AM »

Very much looking forward to this. Hoping for quality similar to the first two again.

elyster · « **Reply #843 on:** September 01, 2016, 05:06:39 PM »

From SW's Facebook page...

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Blackfield V will be released on 18th November by Kscope, and sees a return to the full partnership that made the first two albums such firm favourites with fans. Written and recorded over a period of 18 months in both Israel and England, Blackfield V contains 13 linked songs that form a flowing 45 minute ocean themed song cycle. With Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen expertly handling vocals, guitars, and keyboards, Tomer Z from the Blackfield band on drums, and string arrangements performed by the London Session Orchestra, the album is a powerful journey through catchy melodies, lush arrangements, and stunning production. Legendary producer / engineer Alan Parsons produced three of the album’s key tracks.
Both musicians consider Blackfield V to be their best collaboration to date. The album will be released by Kscope as a Digipack CD with a 16 page booklet, CD/Blu Ray with high resolution audio, and double vinyl.

Now I'm looking forward to it even more.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #844 on:** September 01, 2016, 05:34:10 PM »

Noice. First two albums are great. I'm looking forward to it

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #845 on:** September 02, 2016, 12:29:17 AM »

Surprised that SW is back, didn't he say that he wants to concentrate on his solo career?

Anyway, nice that he's back and this gets me excited even more.

KevShmev · « **Reply #846 on:** September 03, 2016, 07:15:01 AM »

RoeDent · « **Reply #847 on:** September 03, 2016, 07:41:17 AM »

Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 02, 2016, 12:29:17 AM

Surprised that SW is back, didn't he say that he wants to concentrate on his solo career?

Amazingly, that statement was about 5 years ago. He's done 3 solo albums in that time (GFD, TRTRTS and HCE) and carved a name for himself as a solo artist (rather than as a member of PT).

Anyway, I'm excited to hear that it's a full collaboration again. And the album cover makes sense now we know it's an ocean-themed song cycle.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #848 on:** September 13, 2016, 05:14:53 AM »

https://www.facebook.com/103704446366593/photos/a.115756998494671.16715.103704446366593/1177033345700359/?type=3&theater

Blackfield V will soon be available to pre-order. There will be a gatefold vinyl edition (on 2 LPs cut at 45rpm for maximum quality), a standard CD, and a deluxe CD/Blu-Ray edition. The Blu-Ray includes the album in both high resolution stereo and 5.1 surround sound. The 13 track album runs approximately 45 minutes, track listing as follows:
1. A Drop in the Ocean (1.23)
2. Family Man (3.37)
3. How Was Your Ride? (3.58)
4. We’ll Never Be Apart (2.54)
5. Sorrys (2.58)
6. Life is an Ocean (3.26)
7. Lately (3.24)
8. October (3.31)
9. The Jackal (3.56)
10. Salt Water (2.39)
11. Undercover Heart (4.02)
12. Lonely Soul (3.42)
13. From 44 to 48 (4.31)

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #849 on:** September 13, 2016, 06:47:56 AM »

Quote from: SoundscapeMN on September 13, 2016, 05:14:53 AM

There will be a gatefold vinyl edition (on 2 LPs cut at 45rpm for maximum quality)

I was wondering why a 44 minute album was pressed on two records.

Sacul · « **Reply #850 on:** September 14, 2016, 05:25:53 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/StevenWilsonHQ/videos/1226358180717775/

Some snippets there, this sounds promising.

The Letter M · « **Reply #851 on:** September 28, 2016, 05:18:11 PM »

"Unfortunately the release of the new Blackfield album has been delayed, and Kscope have rescheduled it for 20th January. We apologise profusely for this, but it is due to circumstances beyond our control. Frustrating though it is, hopefully when you hear the album you will agree it was worth the wait! In the meantime we hope to bring you more audio and video preview material from the finished album soon."

-Marc.

KevShmev · « **Reply #852 on:** September 28, 2016, 05:56:57 PM »

Bummer, but this just means more times to listen to the other good releases from this fall. #silverlining

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #853 on:** November 12, 2016, 03:33:09 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd51aDGFJL4

another clip and interviews.

February 10th, 2017.

https://www.burningshed.com/store/kscope/collection/11/

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #854 on:** November 12, 2016, 03:44:13 PM »

It's almost stupid how good that sounds. On a YouTube clip. It blows the Raven production completely out of the water (not a slight to Raven, though I don't think it's SW's best mix, tbh). I won't preorder until I hear a full song or two, but I'm excited to get back to what made BFI&II great in the first place.

Sacul · « **Reply #855 on:** November 12, 2016, 03:56:02 PM »

Quote from: seasonsinthesky on November 12, 2016, 03:44:13 PM

It blows the Raven production completely out of the water (not a slight to Raven, though I don't think it's SW's best mix, tbh).

Eh I think it sounds fantastic - Parsons produced it too. Really like that analog sound and feel

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #856 on:** November 12, 2016, 08:31:16 PM »

Quote from: Sacul on November 12, 2016, 03:56:02 PM

Quote from: seasonsinthesky on November 12, 2016, 03:44:13 PM
It blows the Raven production completely out of the water (not a slight to Raven, though I don't think it's SW's best mix, tbh).
Eh I think it sounds fantastic - Parsons produced it too. Really like that analog sound and feel

Parsons is why I brought it up. The dry drums don't do it any favours. Blackfield V previews, on the other hand, have a full and polished-without-samples sound that makes Marco's recordings sound like a demo. It's nearly preposterous how much worse Marco's kit sounds in comparison.

RoeDent · « **Reply #857 on:** November 13, 2016, 04:49:50 AM »

Hang on hang on woah woah woah woah...10th FEBRUARY now?! It's never a good sign when they keep pushing back release dates. Things are obviously very very wrong with all of this behind the scenes.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #858 on:** December 04, 2016, 02:59:12 PM »

new interview with Aviv Geffen.

some clips and a lot of details about Blackfield V, comparing it to the 1st album. "October" may end of being 1 of SW top 5 songs ever, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evLMTMuAmhQ

Sacul · « **Reply #859 on:** December 09, 2016, 02:23:48 PM »

Family Man has been released as single on Spotify - includes How Was Your Ride? and Sorrys. Me likey <3

ReaperKK · « **Reply #860 on:** December 09, 2016, 05:47:55 PM »

I really like the song upon the first listen, my only complaint would be the lyrics but they aren't that bad.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #861 on:** December 09, 2016, 08:42:38 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNM0TiaRewE

RoeDent · « **Reply #862 on:** December 10, 2016, 12:30:55 PM »

Quote from: SoundscapeMN on December 09, 2016, 08:42:38 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNM0TiaRewE

"This video is not available."

pfillion · « **Reply #863 on:** December 11, 2016, 08:50:40 AM »

3 new songs on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/0qNAE3RDTW8FvgNWk0StXZ

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #864 on:** December 11, 2016, 09:45:27 AM »

yeah and YouTube as as well.

HWYR is rather dreamy.

How Was Your Ride?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz901KdAuKk

Sorrys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ68qP7GXq8

RoeDent · « **Reply #865 on:** December 11, 2016, 11:06:01 AM »

Again, those videos are not available. But I did listen on Spotify. They're alright, Family Man certainly has room for growth. But they're not absolutely mindblowing.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #866 on:** December 11, 2016, 01:14:25 PM »

really?..maybe they are Country restricted? but you're the only person I've seen say they are unavailable.

Xanthul · « **Reply #867 on:** December 11, 2016, 01:56:11 PM »

They're not available for me either (Spain)

pfillion · « **Reply #868 on:** December 11, 2016, 05:47:59 PM »

Very food interview with Aviv : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evLMTMuAmhQ

ReaperKK · « **Reply #869 on:** December 12, 2016, 05:45:29 AM »

Will have to watch it at work

PixelDream · « **Reply #870 on:** December 21, 2016, 01:06:15 PM »

Wow, really enjoying these new tracks from Blackfield. First time I'm digging them again since the days of Blackfield II. Great production from Alan Parsons and just a convincing return to the melancholy of the first album.

Zantera · « **Reply #871 on:** January 05, 2017, 10:33:43 AM »

I'd say it's their best since the debut

Sacul · « **Reply #872 on:** January 05, 2017, 02:49:49 PM »

Even better than Blackfield II?

Damn gotta listen to this one soon then.

Zantera · « **Reply #873 on:** January 06, 2017, 02:32:59 AM »

Quote from: Sacul on January 05, 2017, 02:49:49 PM

Even better than Blackfield II?

Damn gotta listen to this one soon then.

For me it would be:

I
V
II
WtmDNA
IV

I still enjoy the bottom ones more than most people seem to, but I think it's because Blackfield has always been so close to my heart. While I think Aviv has always been the hero of the band, I also feel like him and SW work very well together and bring out the best in each other.

RoeDent · « **Reply #874 on:** February 07, 2017, 11:43:14 AM »

I've really gotten into Family Man now. I can't even pinpoint the exact moment it happened, but I love the song now, having been just meh about it when I first heard it. I definitely plan to get the album as soon as I can.

News: Track-by-track video for Fall Into the Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ezfzdMpRc0

Author Topic: Blackfield (Read 130383 times)