Pink Floyd/Meddle Remixed by Andy Jackson

An extremely rare version of “Meddle” that was officially released to the general public, but only those in the know are aware of its existence. One such phantom piece has been decided to be released. The true identity of this work is a remix of “Osekkai” produced in 2016. There is nothing more worthy of calling it a “hidden treasure” than this version. Usually, “rare items” become rare because it has been a long time since production ended, or because the number of production is small because it has not received attention. However, this work is different. Produced and openly sold, yet deliberately “hidden”. It is a valuable version that has become rare. [Official remix version that was kept strictly secret] It all started with the big project “THE EARLY YEARS 1965-1972” box. I will omit the lengthy details, but at the time the release plan was announced, the remix albums of “Kumo no Kage” and “Osekkai” became a hot topic. Although the finish was highly anticipated, the specifications have since changed. It was replaced with the soundtrack album for the movie “Live at Pompeii,” and the remix version of “Meddlesome” was shelved…or so I thought. However, it was different. It’s actually included as a hidden track on the “1971: REVERBER/ATION” Blu-Ray disc inside the box. It was sold as a general product. At this point, some of you may be thinking, “Oh, I have that box!”, but that wasn’t the end of the story. In fact, the way the hidden truck was “hidden” was not normal. Normal hidden tracks have things like “if you listen to them all, an icon will appear” or “you can see them if you play them in a certain order”, but the remixed version of “Meddle” cannot be played no matter what you do. In fact, it was only left in the data, and was discovered by chance by a maniac who was ripping Blu-Ray discs. It is truly a “strictly hidden track”, and of course it has not been released in CD format to this day. [Super three-dimensional world of “Meddlesomeness”] Of course, there is no meaning if it is just hidden. It’s a hidden treasure because what’s inside is a genuine “treasure.” The sound is vivid and eye-opening. Even if you just listen to it quickly, it becomes extremely clear, and the presence of each note is amazing. Of course, since it’s Floyd, he doesn’t try to crush it by recklessly gaining sound pressure, but when a single note rises, swells, grows, and then disappears… there is drama in the process. And even more than that is the three-dimensional feel. In the first place, the 2016 remix was intended for 5.1ch surround, so each sound jumps out loud. The best way to see this effect is in the intro to “Echoes.” That “ping” sound effect. The previous version also had a sense of space with echoes, but in this work, it spins in circles. It’s not that each “ping” sounds in a different place, but that each “ping” stirs your brain. Another thing to mention is the intro to “Blow the Wind, Call the Storm” which is amazing. Traditionally, the sound of wind has given a sense of a realistic space, but in this work the wind has a “direction” and has a “sense of distance” as it comes from far away, approaches, and blows far away. It’s also in the performance sound, with bass riffs flying into your ears from all directions. Of course, it’s not just the intro, all kinds of phrases/sound effects fly around. In this work, the 5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch stereo, but you can still enjoy the three-dimensional effect. This is a piece that you should definitely listen to with headphones. This is a remix version of a famous album that is hidden in general released products and whose existence cannot be confirmed without the use of special software. “Meddle” is colored with a dizzying three-dimensional effect that is unique to 2016. Remixed by Andy Jackson (46:51) 1. One Of These Days 2. A Pillow Of Winds 3. Fearless 4. San Tropez 5. Seamus 6. Echoes