For the 2002 Stars Die compilation, SW remixed and remastered 2 Up the Downstair tracks (the title track and Fadeaway) for inclusion. What makes these notable is that they are exclusive to this version since he would later replace the audio in the reissues of Stars Die with the Gavin versions of UTD - right from the album, with no unique mix. So, this version is both a remix but also has the original drum programming - the absolute best the "original" version of the album has ever sounded.
SW (from the 2005 UTD liner notes): "In 1997 I was able to remaster the album for the first time. We attempted to add back some warmth and dynamics to the sound but the limitations of the source recording meant there was only so much we could do. Later, when I started to compile the [Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991-1997] compilation, I went one step further and remixed 2 of the tracks, transferring the original analogue tape recording to hard disk and using much better processing to clean up and broaden the overall sound. Better, but still not great. I realised that it could never be how I wanted it to be with those programmed drum parts as the basis for everything else, so with this definitive reissue serious I have finally taken the opportunity to go back to the master tapes to give the whole album a face lift."
Read more about the history of Up The Downstair here: neuralrustsite...
12 сен 2024
