Gavin Harrison, drummer extraordinaire, has done something pretty awesome with his favorite Porcupine Tree tracks.
We're talking about a big band arrangement. If you were one of us spellbound by floating, spinning and kaleidoscopic codeine pills during Anesthetize...you will probably appreciate the new album. The tracks are able to stand on their own, yet pay overwhelming homage to the originals.
As someone who grew up playing trombone in band for years, this album really appealed to me--it's a great mix of big band, classical and jazzy styles all within one. Each track has its own kind of life and direction. Want some exquisitely played flute? Try "What Happens Now". Interested in a jazzy fugue? Maybe go with "the Start of Something Beautiful". A fleshed out big band hit is "Anesthetize. GET SOME!
It's not something I would have ever thought to ask for, but I'm really glad it was made.
Here is the original "Anesthetize" live:
And here are some select bits from Cheating the Polygraph:
Gavin does an interview (with Laurence Cottle, arranger) on the album:
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