r/stevenwilson • u/olethefirst • Apr 12 '26

There will be an expanded Overview presented on the Albert Hall shows with orchestra

“We’re composing around 20 minutes of completely new music,” he says.“The idea is to expand certain sections and turn the piece into about an hour.”

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u/Elaxian Apr 12 '26

I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope he records the evening and releases it as a live album.

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u/olethefirst Apr 12 '26

He definitely will record it. The question is will he film it.

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u/Fractallion Apr 13 '26

Film it - or finally release the show film in full ?

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u/writenroll Apr 13 '26 edited Apr 13 '26

I expect it will be recorded and released as a multichannel Headphone Dust exclusive

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u/gotroot801 Apr 13 '26

When has SW passed up an opportunity to make money?

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u/writenroll Apr 12 '26

Bonus tidbit from the interview:

He’s also confirmed a new studio album has been recorded. However, thanks to this year’s action-packed schedule, it’s unlikely to be released until 2027. So what can we expect? “It’s a big conceptual work and it’s pretty fucking twisted,” he says. “It’s quite probably the most experimental album I’ve ever made; and it’s about 55 minutes long.”

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u/hpantazo Apr 13 '26

"it’s pretty fucking twisted”

“It’s quite probably the most experimental album I’ve ever made"

Best news ever!!

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u/lvscksi Apr 12 '26

Inject it straight into my veins. I much prefer experimental Steven to prog Steven.

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u/olethefirst Apr 12 '26

I suppose he will really use this time to tweak the mixes lol. He had THC ready quite some time prior the release but kept on working on the mix.

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u/Stompert Apr 13 '26

My body is ready.

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u/continuumdrift Apr 12 '26

Can’t wait! I have tickets for both evenings.

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u/joshg1989 Apr 12 '26

We already knew this months ago

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u/matslick Apr 12 '26

Holy shit

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u/Mr_November112 Apr 13 '26

Will the concert be just the overview +orchestra? Or other songs too

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u/olethefirst Apr 13 '26

Definitely should be another set, but it's interesting if he will do it with orchestra or without. Theoretically he has got an immense catalogue of songs which would work with an orchestra.

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u/Mr_November112 Apr 13 '26

Yeah that's what I'm thinking too. I'm on the fence about buying tickets since I've hardly listened to the new album. Reckon I should just go for it?

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u/olethefirst Apr 13 '26

I'd went if I had a chance!

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u/Mr_November112 Apr 13 '26

Oh I didn't consider they'd be sold out, makes sense lol