| Date | Label | Catalog # | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec 2023 | Sony Music | 19658830399 | 4xLP (Clear), 4xLP Clear+ Blu-ray+DVD, 2xBlue-ray, 4xCD, 4xLP+4xCD, 2xBlu-ray, 2xCD+Blu-ray. |
Recorded at Amsterdam’s 17,000 capacity Ziggo Dome on 7 Nov 2022
The set includes tracks from comeback album Closure/Continuation plus classic PT pieces such as Trains, Fear of a Blank Planet and Anesthetize.
Steven Wilson Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer
Gavin Harrison Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer
Ian Bond Recording Engineer
2 CD's (full live show) in a 12" gatefold sleeve and 2 Blu-ray discs in a 12" gatefold sleeve with 60 page 12" book all housed in a slipcase.
Blu-ray 1 - Concert Film in stereo, 5.1 surround, Dolby Atmos plus bonus material in stereo. The bonus content includes behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Richard Barbieri, Gavin Harrison and Steven Wilson.
Blu-ray 2 - Audio Disc High resolution (Audio Only) Stereo (96/24), 5.1 surround (96/24), Dolby Atmos (48/24).
Steven Wilson
Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Richard Barbieri
Keyboards
Randy McStine
Guitars
Nate Navarro
Bass
Gavin Harrison
Drums
Porcupine Tree were in Place Bell (in Laval near Montréal) in September 2022. I had watched a few videos of the band on their European section of the tour and I felt they were not up to the level they had the last time I caught them live. I did not get a ticket.
Having now listened to their new live album from that tour (and watched the video), I greatly regret skipping it last year. The band is as tight as it ever was and, in some ways, perhaps even better.
The setlist covers the new album in its entirety, with many of my favorite PT songs mixed in. I like the new album and the songs fit in very well with the older material. Visually the effects are simpler than some of the solo Seven Wilson tours, but very tastefull and sometimes spectacular. Wilson is in a communicative mood and more friendly than usual. The band is in top shape, Gavin Harrison being VERY impressive, even though he is now in his late 50's.
Perfectly filmed with incredible audio, for any Porcupine Tree fan this is a no-brainer. It may just be this great band's final testament. If so, they will certainly leave us in style.