Expanded Edition Bonus Material
Stereotomy was the first Project album that was recorded entirely digitally and as a result, there was a greater economy of master tapes in the studio. For analogue recordings there were often many reels recorded, surplus to requirements, quite simply because to constantly go over out-takes was too time consuming and disruptive to the recording process. However, with digital, the equipment responded more quickly and it was relatively simple to roll back and record again. This simply means that there is less bonus material to draw on for this album.
Here is a track listing of the bonus material to be included on the ‘Stereotomy’ expanded edition album to whet your appetitie!
Light Of The World (Backing Track)
This was a reminder of how differently studio recordings could develop before the vocals were added. Many of the nuances of this atmospheric backing were inevitably lost when vocals were complete and final mixes were done. This backing has a particularly distinctive feel which can only really be appreciated being heard in this form.
Rumour Goin’ Round (previously unreleased demo)
On many albums we could record more than we needed and this was an example of a track that could and should have developed into an outstanding contribution to the album. However, as some of the tracks rather over-ran and there was enough material to deliver the album without including this track, it was left by the way side. At this stage, Eric hadn’t completed the lyrics.
Stereotomy (Eric Woolfson Guide Vocal)
This is another example of an early rough mix with a guide vocal which had a particular sound appeal in the studio and where the final mix once John Miles’ lead vocal had been added, created a recognizable but distinctly different feel. The rawness and hard edge of the original tracks can be heard to advantage in this bonus track.
Stereotomy II (Backing Rough Mix)
Similarly for this track, an early rough mix conveys a different aspect of the recording.
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Stereotomy was the first Project album that was recorded entirely digitally and as a result, there was a greater economy of master tapes in the studio. For analogue recordings there were often many reels recorded, surplus to requirements, quite simply because to constantly go over out-takes was too time consuming and disruptive to the recording process. However, with digital, the equipment responded more quickly and it was relatively simple to roll back and record again. This simply means that there is less bonus material to draw on for this album.
Here is a track listing of the bonus material to be included on the ‘Stereotomy’ expanded edition album to whet your appetitie!
Light Of The World (Backing Track)
This was a reminder of how differently studio recordings could develop before the vocals were added. Many of the nuances of this atmospheric backing were inevitably lost when vocals were complete and final mixes were done. This backing has a particularly distinctive feel which can only really be appreciated being heard in this form.
Rumour Goin’ Round (previously unreleased demo)
On many albums we could record more than we needed and this was an example of a track that could and should have developed into an outstanding contribution to the album. However, as some of the tracks rather over-ran and there was enough material to deliver the album without including this track, it was left by the way side. At this stage, Eric hadn’t completed the lyrics.
Stereotomy (Eric Woolfson Guide Vocal)
This is another example of an early rough mix with a guide vocal which had a particular sound appeal in the studio and where the final mix once John Miles’ lead vocal had been added, created a recognizable but distinctly different feel. The rawness and hard edge of the original tracks can be heard to advantage in this bonus track.
Stereotomy II (Backing Rough Mix)
Similarly for this track, an early rough mix conveys a different aspect of the recording.
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