Transmission - Moonloop (Unedited Improvisation)
Transmision - Moonloop (unedited improvisation) is a re-issue of the original 2001 fan club release. This recording by Porcupine Tree contains an unedited improvisation from 1994, a fragment of which was used on the track "Moonloop" from "The Sky Moves Sideways." This sprawling track at times brings to mind Pink Floyd during "Echoes". It was recorded on June 28th, in 1994 with additional work done by Steven Wilson on June 30th, 1994. The unedited improvisation was first released in 2001. This 2006 reissue has become one of the most collectable artifacts from Porcupine Tree's influential years on the now defunct UK label, Delirium Records. Arriving in 2006 and disappearing almost as quickly as it appeared, this rare CD is presented in a dark, purple-blue PVC, screen printed sleeve, much like the original 2001 CD release, however, this reissue has small differences in cover artwork (for example, the silk-screened picture of the moon on this superior reissue uses only white ink on the purple PVC sleeve, while the original sleeve also used some black shading). Importantly, the original 2001 CD EP of "Moonloop (unedited improvisation)" displays the phrase on the disc, "NOT FOR SALE, PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY". No such prohibition appears on this official, but strictly limited edition released in 2006. Of course, this CD sounds fantastic, with Steven Wilson having been on the cutting edge of audio technology since his humble beginnings issuing self-released cassettes. This recording features the full band performing a single, spacey, and highly psychedelic improvisation lasting over forty minutes. This highly sought after release by Porcupine Tree captures the band at the zenith of Steven Wilson's obsession with space rock, before he shifted the aural focus of the band toward a highly polished metallic sound, and utilized his skills remastering classic prog albums by Yes, ELP, Jethro Tull and Gentle Giant. This CD is essential for fans of Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree!
Porcupine Tree  (Artist)    Format: Audio CD
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