In episode #145 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Steven Wilson to discuss his seventh album, THE HARMONY CODEX.
Steven Wilson is an artist/producer based in North London. His last album, The Future Bites, was charted at No. 4 in the UK and nominated for 2 Grammys. He is also the founding member of Porcupine Tree, whose last album, Closure/Continuation, charted at No. 2. THE HARMONY CODEX isn’t like other records you’ll hear this year. It’s endlessly fascinating, endlessly revealing, and endlessly beautiful.
In this interview, Steven discusses THE HARMONY CODEX, spatial audio, his recent book Limited Edition of One, The Album Years Podcast and lots more.
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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have been John Lydon, Matt Goss, Billy Nomates, Tom Meighan, Toyah Wilcox, Midge Ure, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, The Brand New Heavies.
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THE HARMONY CODEX features:
1 INCLINATION
2 WHAT LIFE BRINGS
3 ECONOMIES OF SCALE
4 IMPOSSIBLE TIGHTROPE
5 ROCK BOTTOM
6 BEAUTIFUL SCARECROW
7 THE HARMONY CODEX
8 TIME IS RUNNING OUT
9 ACTUAL BRUTAL FACTS
10 STAIRCASE
THE HARMONY CODEX will also be released as a limited edition 3-disc deluxe hardback book set. In addition to a CD of the album, the set includes Harmonic Distortion, a 77-minute reimagining of the album featuring alternate versions and remixes by Manic Street Preachers, Roland Orzabal (Tears for Fears), Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth), Interpol, Meat Beat Manifesto, Faultline, and Radiophonic Workshop. The third disc is a deluxe-only version of the BluRay featuring high resolution 96/24 stereo, 5.1 surround, and Dolby Atmos mixes of The Harmony Codex, 2 videos, and exclusive instrumental mixes of the full 65-minute album in high res 96/24 stereo, 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos. The 100-page Carl Glover-designed hardback book features Hajo Mueller’s stunning artwork, meticulously created over an 18-month period in close collaboration with Steven during the making of the album.
Disc 1 – THE HARMONY CODEX
1 INCLINATION
2 WHAT LIFE BRINGS
3 ECONOMIES OF SCALE
4 IMPOSSIBLE TIGHTROPE
5 ROCK BOTTOM
6 BEAUTIFUL SCARECROW
7 THE HARMONY CODEX
8 TIME IS RUNNING OUT
9 ACTUAL BRUTAL FACTS
10 STAIRCASE
Disc 2 – HARMONIC DISTORTION
1 Codex Theme #7
2 Economies of Scale – Manic Street Preachers remix
3 Codex Theme #9
4 Inclination – Faultline remix
5 Impossible Tightrope – alternate version
6 Codex Theme #6 4
7 Beautiful Scarecrow – Meat Beat Manifesto Excursion 1
8 Codex Theme #8
9 Time is Running Out – Mikael Åkerfeldt version
10 Staircase – Interpol Remix
11 Codex Theme #3
12 What Life Brings – Aug 22 mix by Roland Orzabal
13 The Harmony Codex – long take
14 Staircase – Radiophonic Workshop remix
Disc 3 – THE HARMONY CODEX BluRay
1. 5.1 INSTRUMENTALS (96/24)
2. 5.1 MIX (96/24)
3. ATMOS INSTRUMENTALS (48/24)
4. ATMOS MIX (48/24)
5. HIGH RESOLUTION STEREO (96/24)
6. STEREO INSTRUMENTALS (96/24)
ECONOMIES OF SCALE video (Directed by Charlie Di Placido)
THE HARMONY CODEX video (Directed by Crystal Spotlight/Miles Skarin)
THE HARMONY CODEX was written, performed and produced by Steven Wilson.
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