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This review refers specifically to Steven Wilson's 5.1 bluray edition of this album (which includes 1 bluray disc and 3 audio CD's). I own all the Wilson Yes remixes on bluray except Relayer, for which I only have the Wilson 2 channel audio CD. Tales arguably gets the biggest boost from the 5.1 treatment. If you always thought this was a meandering mess of an album, then Wilson may not change your mind. But, if you thought this was a 3 star effort, the 5.1 remix will probably push it into the 4-5 star range for you (like it did for me). I also enthusiastically recommend Wilson's Yes Album, Fragile, and Close to the Edge remixes without hesitation. Note that while some engineers see a new 5.1 mix as an opportunity to "reinvent" the album, Wilson's approach is to use the original mix as a guide, so you won't be hearing new clarinet or cowbell solos that someone found in the original session tapes but were never included in the original mix. The extras include the usual rough mixes, studio run-throughs, single edits, etc., none of which are the main reason to buy these albums on bluray. In a nutshell, these albums have never sounded better (and I own each in several original and remastered editions) and are the type of music that perfectly lends itself to the 5.1 treatment. For once something lives up to the hype!Read full review
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Tales was an amazing piece of work in it's first appearance back around 1973/4. Seeing the show live added the visuals and a surround sound effect not heard again until this set came out around 2014. The Steve Wilson remaster in 5.1 surround sound is like hearing a whole new album. Lots of intricacies floating around the room as the music swirls, rising and falling in a most fascinating fashion., I never realized what a difference Wilson's 5,1 remastering could do to an already intricate sound, but it is one of those things that you just have to sit there and let the music overwhelm you (provided that you have a 5,1 setup).
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This is one of my favorites from Yes. The music, the quality, the packaging are all top notch. Play it loud & enjoy.
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Another solid well done masterpiece, first by Yes then remastered by Steven Wilson.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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