Frankenstein - The Album, March 17 [Archive]

Dirty0900

02-22-2011, 01:41 PM

This will really split people, but I wouldn't expect anything traditional so to speak in terms of album releases we've had in the past. This has got to fit a body of work people may be familiar with with what I assume to be a modern twist. Might make no sense until we see it with visuals. Sounds interesting and a challenge for UW not working with Karls vocals.

BrotherLovesDub

02-22-2011, 01:49 PM

I've played Breaking and Entering more times than I've played AHDO or BF. More of that please.

potatobroth

02-22-2011, 02:00 PM

i liked the mood of that snippet. can't explain why either.

Mike

02-22-2011, 02:27 PM

I am really enjoying this :)

Flywaver

02-22-2011, 03:57 PM

This has a reminiscent feel to Prelude No-1 - Bach...
Its an joy to the ears. Looking forward to this!

crank

02-22-2011, 05:44 PM

wow. I can't wait to hear this. talk about new ground being broken.

vacant

02-22-2011, 05:44 PM

Yes!!!

I'm resisting clicking on that link, but I can't wait to hear it as a whole.

whatmakesustick

02-23-2011, 02:03 AM

Wow cant wait for this, but might resist listening to the sample before I see the play in a couple of weeks! Unusual for a soundtrack to be released for a play like this, but much better than having to search the web (youtube etc) for samples (like we did for Sunshine until it was eventually released!).

crank

02-23-2011, 07:17 AM

Trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0FEakgJj-uA

the-star-samurai

02-23-2011, 08:59 PM

Aw yeah, so stoked for this!

holden

02-24-2011, 07:15 PM

Fron field recording to "8 Ball" to 80's commercial music for Juan Veldez coffee (sorry, can't remember who made that song, but it was choral voices featured in a coffee commercial)... Underworld definitely continue to surprise, all in a few seconds!

jessopjessopjessop

03-01-2011, 05:05 AM

I saw Frankenstein last night and was very impressed.The music for the show is stunning. Think of all the best ambient instrumental UW tracks and you're there. The sample on soundcloud is indicative of the uplifting feel of some pieces. I think it will work without having seen the performance, but let's face it, we're all going to buy the album anyway, right?

Incidentally, bits of the score and some of one of the ambient tracks from Oblivion with Bells (I'll check which one later) was playing as the auditorium filled up. Very enjoyable!

mark3

03-15-2011, 01:44 PM

It's available in the shop now...

"This is a postcard,
a memento,
a short story,
a collection of scenes
& themes from Frankenstein the play. "

TheBang

03-15-2011, 03:53 PM

So much for being "the first to get the latest news" by signing up for the mailing list. :p

Anyway, here are the details:

Release Date: March 17 (for digital downloads. CD's ship at the end of March)
Duration: about 40 minutes

CD: £8
MP3: £5
WAV: £7

It looks like this is an underworldlive.com exclusive?

Mike

03-15-2011, 04:25 PM

£2.69 Postage?! :eek: Are R&K hand delivering these themselves? :D

ThingInABook

03-15-2011, 06:10 PM

Are R&K hand delivering these themselves? :D

i hope so! haha

my pocket suffers with the crazy string of releases this month: REM! radiohead! beastie boys next month! and now underworld. ARGH.

the-star-samurai

03-16-2011, 07:03 AM

Wait, wouldn't people who bought the CD like automatically get a digital copy like Bleep or not?

Either way, I am buying the physical CD. That cover art is GORGEOUS.

stimpee

03-16-2011, 10:04 AM

£2.69 Postage?! :eek: Are R&K hand delivering these themselves? :DI got £2.08 postage for UK. Weirdly I got £1.88 postage for NL :)

happiness stan

03-16-2011, 02:55 PM

Wait, wouldn't people who bought the CD like automatically get a digital copy like Bleep or not?

I hope so...does anyone know?
Just bought the cd anyroad, looking forward to it.

TheBang

03-16-2011, 03:32 PM

Wait, wouldn't people who bought the CD like automatically get a digital copy like Bleep or not?

Not

potatobroth

03-16-2011, 08:10 PM

ordered. excited.

testudo

03-17-2011, 11:05 AM

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade/2011/03/underworld_karl_hyde_ultra_music_festival_march_26 .php

Not sure if this was posted before, but there's some new stuff there.

joethelion

03-17-2011, 11:32 AM

ordered the cd and the download...

yea - I know it's a bit of a waste, but:

A) I am flying back home to the States on Saturday morning and it'd be great to listen to something NEW
B) I still want the physical copy, and the cover does look neat

btw - It seems the download is active NOW
just have to wait five more minutes until it's finished!

potatobroth

03-17-2011, 11:54 AM

seeing as how I'm only allowed to download this once, I'll have to wait until I get home.

TheBang

03-17-2011, 01:44 PM

You can download it an unlimited number of times for 48 hours.

And it's a good thing too. I'm currently working on download attempt number 16. Someone at Digital Animal should be fired.

stimpee

03-17-2011, 02:18 PM

I'm currently working on download attempt number 16. Someone at Digital Animal should be fired.ordered the cd and the download...!Yes they should. Its stupid. As is having to order a digital version and a physical version. Someone please fix both of these things?

darktrain

03-17-2011, 02:39 PM

Dirty0900

03-17-2011, 02:55 PM

I just bought the physical version, I've got no codes to download the audio prior to release. Anyone care to share any codes?

TheBang

03-17-2011, 04:51 PM

So, I finally got the download to complete. Here's are a few thoughts after having skimmed through it really quickly without listening to it fully.

Basically, it's fairly similar to their previous soundtrack work on Breaking and Entering and Sunshine. If you're a fan of those soundtracks, you'll like this one.

The soundtrack is 1 hour, 30 seconds. Over 40 minutes of music from the play, plus the Overture which is over 17 minutes.

The Overture is an amazing, layered cornucopia of new and old, released and unreleased Underworld sounds. So far I've identified "ArtJam Untitled-2" (heard in the Beautiful Burnout ArtJam), the drone-y sound used in Sunshine and Loads of Birds, Choppo, Dawn of Eden, Dub Shepherd, Wedding Song and Bedroom, Small Conker and a Twix, Untitled 2004-2 (showed up on a couple webcasts).

the mongoose

03-17-2011, 05:55 PM

FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!!!!

Can't anyone at Digital Animal or Emusu make a single fucking release work smoothly?!?

The ZIP download stops over and over at random, timing out or freezing on me..........such bullshit!

Grrr.:mad:

edit: FINALLY worked on like the 20th try......still such a hassle though.

joethelion

03-17-2011, 06:04 PM

It boggles the mind.
Look at KMFDM. I would venture to say that on a worldwide level, they have a similar level of success, if not LESS so than Underworld.
Yet they have a well-run, user-friendly, consistent web shop that offers fans nearly all of their catalog in physical/digital formats, one-offs, exclusive merch, etc. with (from what I can tell) few complaints.
Maybe it's apples/oranges here, but it IS possible to do this well and it guts me that my favorite group can't seem to get it together.

yea - and check out GusGus's webpage...

http://gusgus.grapewire.net/

not only do they have clothes, but - they have an INCREDIBLE selection of downloads available, all in 320 kbps AAC

like - I'm not 100% positive, but I think you can literally download every single bside and remix of their tracks (even ones done by other artists) and stuff that used to be seriously hard to find (like "This is Normal" as an instrumental album or their first album that was only released in Iceland. Back in the day - I spent waaaaaayyyy too much time trying to find that one -> I've only been able to listen to it since it came on their webshop)

TheBang

03-17-2011, 06:25 PM

FYI, the shop is now saying that the CD will ship in early April.

Also, for the MP3's, it turns out that each MP3 file has the full 1.7 MB artwork jpg embedded in it. It was making my iTunes lag a little bit each time I selected a new track, because it had to read and render that huge artwork file. If you want to save 30 MB of disk space and maybe speed up your player (or at least keep it from loading monster-size artwork; might be an issue for portable players), then clear the artwork on all the files. You can do this in iTunes by selecting all the files, and then choosing Get Info. Put a checkmark in the Artwork box, and then click OK, and it should clear all the artwork.

the mongoose

03-17-2011, 07:43 PM

Man, I just got a body jolt by forgetting to turn down volume after Overture.....Incubator is loud as hell like a horror movie sound jump scare.:p

TheBang

03-17-2011, 08:48 PM

"Industrial Revolution" has Lenny Penne and Dub Shepherd lyrics. :)

jOHN rODRIGUEZ

03-17-2011, 10:40 PM

Either way, I am buying the physical CD. That cover art is GORGEOUS.

So true.

Dirty0900

03-18-2011, 01:15 AM

Urgh, no codes have shown up for me at all. Roll on April.

chimp

03-18-2011, 03:24 AM

Hello Creatures (that's an affectionate term round these parts!)

We're sorry about the bumpy journey into the release last night.

Anyone experiencing problems with getting your download should email sales(at)underworldlive.com and we will get you up and running in no time.

Lots of Love
Victor

lowbit

03-18-2011, 10:12 AM

Dear Underworld HQ,

If I might offer a suggestion: Charge an extra quid for the physical CD and give those who buy it a download code for the digital version. That way you'll bring in a little extra revenue and those who buy the CD won't be encouraged to take part in torrenting to get a copy of the music they just bought.

I'm just sayin'.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
An UW Fan

potatobroth

03-18-2011, 11:14 AM

testudo

03-18-2011, 11:42 AM

Anyone else having serious volume issues with this release? I had my iPhone earbuds in, and the volume CRANKED, and could still just barely hear the overture as well as most parts of the other tracks.

It is fairly dynamic (like most classical music) therefore gets very loud when a lot of stuff is happening, but tends to be quiet when not much is going on.

stimpee

03-18-2011, 11:44 AM

So im in the situation where i want to order the CD but dont want to wait. Guess i'll be torrenting this in the meantime.

34958hq439-qjw9v5jq298v5j

03-18-2011, 12:09 PM

heh heh heh...I may need all 48 hours; d/l keeps timing out on me

potatobroth

03-18-2011, 02:42 PM

It is fairly dynamic (like most classical music) therefore gets very loud when a lot of stuff is happening, but tends to be quiet when not much is going on.

no I mean barely audible thru the iphone earbuds. I can't listen to the Overture on my phone. It's practically silent for minutes at at time.

On the comp, I need to turn the volume way up -- much higher than any other album.

joethelion

03-18-2011, 03:14 PM

no I mean barely audible thru the iphone earbuds. I can't listen to the Overture on my phone. It's practically silent for minutes at at time.

On the comp, I need to turn the volume way up -- much higher than any other album.

hmm... well - when I played it on my laptop - it was really hard to heard the majority of songs - except for those HEAVY CRASHING NOISES

As far as my actual iPod... I've only listened to the Overture and did like a reeeaaaaalllly quick skim through the other tracks. .... but anyway

yea - it is hard to hear some parts but it didn't seem as bad as when I played it via computer speakers (I mean - it was easier to hear on headphones than on my speakers - but I don't use those standard white iPod headphones, I've got Shure headphones/earbuds - forget model number). I could hear definite things going on on the "Overture" - there's just a lot of low drones and soft synth

But I think this is down to the fact it's not an "album" and it's not even really a "soundtrack" in the sense of a normal soundtrack. I mean - this is for the theatre, where it's more sound effects and cues for actions within the play

I used to help with audio stuff back when I dated a girl who was getting her BFA in technical theater, and more often than not - they'd only use like... less than 30 seconds of any track -> be it ambient tone, instrumental track, or even a full on song (or with a "full on song" you'd get more than 30 seconds - but like never the full length song... unless it was a musical... but now I'm just rambling)

the mongoose

03-18-2011, 03:52 PM

Yes, the volume is fucked up and won't play very loud in my car. Even cranking it doesn't sound much better. On the computer it is not as noticable as stated by others above, and I haven't yet converted to iPod to check it as well....

Dirty0900

03-18-2011, 03:58 PM

Hold on, do I only get this if I buy digital and not physical CD?

.......

jOHN rODRIGUEZ

03-18-2011, 06:03 PM

So im in the situation where i want to order the CD but dont want to wait. Guess i'll be torrenting this in the meantime.

You're, like, a music junkie or something, huh?

the mongoose

03-18-2011, 08:08 PM

Ugh, do not "normalize" it....it will sound worse. :(

TheBang

03-18-2011, 08:25 PM

Hold on, do I only get this if I buy digital and not physical CD?
Not sure I understand the question? The digital copy and physical CD are separate products. But AFAIK, they are identical in content.

As for the volume, yes, this hasn't been brickwalled like most music releases are today. It has a large dynamic range, so the softs are going to be softer, and the louds are going to be louder.

potatobroth, regarding your inaudibility on the iPhone, do you maybe have the Volume Limit function turned on?

Ugh, do not "normalize" it....it will sound worse. :(
If you're going to try to do that, you'll probably want to apply some dynamic range compression first.

negative1

03-19-2011, 06:19 AM

It boggles the mind.
Look at KMFDM. I would venture to say that on a worldwide level, they have a similar level of success, if not LESS so than Underworld.
Yet they have a well-run, user-friendly, consistent web shop that offers fans nearly all of their catalog in physical/digital formats, one-offs, exclusive merch, etc. with (from what I can tell) few complaints.
Maybe it's apples/oranges here, but it IS possible to do this well and it guts me that my favorite group can't seem to get it together.

funny you mention them, i worked on one of their websites
a long time ago, and know the manager and representative
that handles all that.. he's a good friend of mine..
we have a lot of discussions about music, and the future of
digital downloads, etc.. he's a big believer in offering as much
product, and as many formats as possible..(however digital is
taking over)...

their situation is different when it comes to the copyrights, back catalogue
etc... i'm pretty sure that underworld's situation is a lot more complicated..
or they might be in the process of doing it now.. not sure about that..

but yeah, underworld need sto work on it, and get someone in charge
to straighten it out, and finally put some order to it.. i'm sure there
would be a lot of volunteers (or even hire somone! hint hint!)

later
-1

Dirty0900

03-19-2011, 11:54 AM

Not sure I understand the question? The digital copy and physical CD are separate products. But AFAIK, they are identical in content.

As for the volume, yes, this hasn't been brickwalled like most music releases are today. It has a large dynamic range, so the softs are going to be softer, and the louds are going to be louder.

potatobroth, regarding your inaudibility on the iPhone, do you maybe have the Volume Limit function turned on?

If you're going to try to do that, you'll probably want to apply some dynamic range compression first.

Do I only get the instant download for wav/mp3 purchase? I'd have thought I'd also get the d/l for buying the physical product.

TheBang

03-19-2011, 01:04 PM

Do I only get the instant download for wav/mp3 purchase?
Correct
I'd have thought I'd also get the d/l for buying the physical product.
Incorrect

Dirty0900

03-19-2011, 04:09 PM

Bah!

testudo

03-20-2011, 01:11 AM

Listen to more classical music CDs... you will find this to be an attribute of the music and its documentation than a recording flaw.

industri_studios

03-20-2011, 07:18 AM

Sorry if I've just missed this - but is this ONLY available from the shop, or will it be in my local record store too?

TheBang

03-20-2011, 06:16 PM

We don't know for certain. At the moment, it appears to be exclusive to the UW Shop.

potatobroth

03-21-2011, 10:34 AM

potatobroth, regarding your inaudibility on the iPhone, do you maybe have the Volume Limit function turned on?

Didnt know there was such a thing, I'll look into it. Thanks TB.

the mongoose

03-22-2011, 10:46 AM

Wasn't too keen on the folk guitar songs at first, but man are they growing on me. The build up to fast strumming and the energy is really nice.

Also can't seem to get "Lift up your voice and raise your wine to bless the house of Frankenstein" lyrics outta my head! Aaaah!:)

potatobroth

03-22-2011, 12:12 PM

Listen to more classical music CDs... you will find this to be an attribute of the music and its documentation than a recording flaw.

yeah, ill be listening on the comp/speakers rather than on the iPod :)

I'm enjoying listening.

the-star-samurai

03-22-2011, 02:37 PM

Geez, April? Ayayayay, don't know how to feel about this. I'm probably going to download it while I wait for my physical copy then. This is simply ridiculous.

vacant

03-22-2011, 06:42 PM

Geez, April? Ayayayay, don't know how to feel about this. I'm probably going to download it while I wait for my physical copy then. This is simply ridiculous.

You know it's April in 9 days, right?

froopy seal

03-23-2011, 02:01 AM

Yeah, but it's not April now.

Can I make April come faster? I'm on broadband.

Dirty0900

03-23-2011, 02:05 PM

...

the mongoose

03-23-2011, 05:37 PM

Trent Reznor surely approves of "The Alps" and "Come Scientist Destroy". ;)
I hope Underworld explores this darker side a bit more after all the bubblegum of Barking

testudo

03-24-2011, 01:22 PM

Has anyone figured out all of the recycled UW tracks used in the intro track: Overture

Here are my obvious selections... I know there are tons more

at 3:30 - 11 Hundred Hz from RiverRun series- I'm a Big Sister, and I'm a Girl, and I'm a Princess, and this is my Horse

at 11:44 - Cuddle Bunny Vs The Celtic Villages from Oblivion With Bells

at 15:12 - Small Conker And A Twix (or part of Trey's Fate from Sunshine soundtrack)

Other recycled bits from old UW tracks that are now part of the Frankenstein sounds:

the melon man - Mr & Mrs Christmas AKA Distortions - Underworld (Sunshine soundtrack)

choppo - Mr & Mrs Christmas

the girl - Mr & Mrs Christmas

belfort novatel kipper - Mr & Mrs Christmas

Corazon Finds the Seedling - Underworld (Sunshine soundtrack)

TheBang

03-24-2011, 09:47 PM

At what points do you hear:

the girl
belfort novatel kipper
Corazon Finds the Seedling

?

big screen satellite

03-25-2011, 03:38 AM

just a thought, d'you think Rick and Karl when finishing the album shouted 'it's alive'...

as lightning bolts flashed around them...

only me then?

holden

03-25-2011, 08:59 PM

At what points do you hear:

the girl
belfort novatel kipper
Corazon Finds the Seedling

?

I'll have to check the timing, but i'm pretty sure i hear them in the overture. Such a mish-mash of UW loops and favorite bits from the full soundtrack.

I had no problems with the download (thanks, UWLive!) and have listened through several times. Excepting the UW influences above, this is very different from previous efforts... even from Breaking and Entering, which was very orgainc-sounding. This has choir, baroche guitar, industrial/noise, orchestral passages...a bit of beat and vox to recall UW but decidedly a departure from what we knw of the band. Excellent, intriguing, engulfing listen.

lemonjelly

04-04-2011, 06:50 AM

Without wishing to be all "grabby grabby me me me", does anyone have an approximation as to when this may be posted in our general direction?

I am excited you see...

I am also long overdue on rtsr...

vacant

04-04-2011, 07:23 AM

I've just received an email saying my item has been posted.

lemonjelly

04-04-2011, 10:57 AM

I've just received an email saying my item has been posted.

There's nowt in my inbox...yet...

Georg.

04-06-2011, 12:32 AM

"The physical CD, will ship worldwide on 7th April."

(http://www.underworldlive.com/shop/musicproduct.asp?ArID=1&AID=127)

cacophony

04-07-2011, 08:43 PM

well it was nice of them to accept my money but reject the download code they sent me. i guess they figured i wanted to donate £5 just for the fucking hell of it.

get your shit together, underworldlive.

happiness stan

04-08-2011, 04:54 AM

"The physical CD, will ship worldwide on 7th April."

Thanks for posting that, looking forward to playing it when it arrives.

vacant

04-08-2011, 05:35 AM

I received mine this morning.

industri_studios

04-08-2011, 10:57 AM

Waiting. Waiting (ordered late, though, so no complaints)... just wish they gave a download with the CD purchase...

Dirty0900

04-08-2011, 01:48 PM

Got mine today, love the rapid change in sound and just shows what UW can really produce. Nice to hear Small Conker and Twix in some sort of form as well, some really gorgeous tracks, listening all the way through now.

negative1

04-10-2011, 01:55 PM

just ordered 2 copies,
one for my brother and one for myself..

looking forward to hearing this.. especially
with all the interesting reviews..

later
-1

the-star-samurai

04-16-2011, 07:36 AM

Have not received it yet.
It's a good thing I am distracted by final papers and projects, otherwise...yeah. This is uncool.

axel

04-18-2011, 09:29 AM

well!!!

what i can say about the soundtrack????? i love soundtracks from my favourites movies.obviously this one its perfect for the play of frankeanstein!! when you heard the album you can listen the grat work of underworld... but in my opinion its not what i expected, i didn`t like it very much... sorry guys

Jamiel

04-19-2011, 03:55 AM

Mine was posted last Tuesday, but still has not arrived. This I suspect might end up being one to add to the list of packages that have gone missing when passing through the Leeds mail sorting office, sadly not an uncommon event these days.

Andrea

04-19-2011, 09:48 AM

Order Status: Shipped (Apr 11, 2011)

...and still no delivery

next time I will go and pick it up myself :)

34958hq439-qjw9v5jq298v5j

04-20-2011, 02:35 PM

yeah I'm not really a fan either but I wasn't expecting to like it too much. I really get the impression of "you have to see the play", and IMO there aren't really any good single tracks from it. But as a whole it's decent, better than Daft Punk's Tron soundtrack at least, so there. doesn't much sound like UW (duurf)