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Ian Beabout

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Music producer, cat dad, film enthusiast, occasionally talks about Prog Rock on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@shedsoundsmediawithianbeabout?si=4sHBb3_H1HztSiT0

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 4d

After months of delays and speculation, the new version of Genesis' classic "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" is finally here. But does it live up to expectation?

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#genesis #thelambliesdownonbroadway #dolbyatmos #surroundsound #review #roundtable

GENESIS "The Lamb" Dolby Atmos vs 5.1 mix - Which one is best?

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 1d

Alright, this is it ! The big one !

Frank Zappa's legendary marathon 1978 Halloween performance is finally being released officially. So, whats included ? What are my thoughts ? Tune in and find out !

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#frankzappa #halloween #1978 #boxset #universalmusic

Frank Zappa "Halloween 1978" Box Set announced ! The BIG one !

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 4d

After months of delays and speculation, the new version of Genesis' classic "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" is finally here. But does it live up to expectation?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCQ...

#genesis #thelambliesdownonbroadway #dolbyatmos #surroundsound #review #roundtable

GENESIS "The Lamb" Dolby Atmos vs 5.1 mix - Which one is best?

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 18d

Next in the SDE surround exclusive series with be TEARS FOR FEARS with "Songs from the Big Chair." Is it worth picking up ? I'm here to guide your decision.

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#tearsforfears #songsfromthebigchair #superdeluxeedition #surroundsound #stevenwilson

Next SDE surround title is TEARS FOR FEARS "Songs from the Big Chair"!

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 20d

Join guest Jonathan Cornell from Immersive Audio Album and I, as we discuss current and upcoming surround sound releases for September and October 2025 !

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#newreleases #musicnews #physicalmedia #surroundsound #dolbyatmos #musicreleases

NEW and Upcoming Surround releases for Sept / Oct 2025 !

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 23d

My pals Cody and Jonathan join me to talk about the new Steven Wilson mix of The Grateful Dead's "Blues for Allah."

#thegratefuldead #rhinorecords #stevenwilson #dolbyatmos #blurayaudio #jerrygarcia #highfidelitysound #pureaudio

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Grateful Dead "Blues for Allah" (Steven Wilson mix) Roundtable Review !

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 24d

Taking a look at the latest HAWKWIND boxed set, "Hall of the Mountain Grill," featuring 3 concerts (2 previously unreleased), plus a new 5.1 surround sound 'de-mix' of the original album from Stephen W. Tayler.
#hawkwind #hallofthemountaingrill #newrelease #boxedset

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REVIEW - new HAWKWIND Boxed Set ! "Hall of the Mountain Grill"

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 25d

I've noticed a growing trend toward releasing live albums in multichannel. Recently I had the opportunity to discuss some of my favorites with my friend Jonathan Cornell @sjcorne from Immersive Audio Album. Here's part 1 of 4 of that chat !

#multichannel #livealbums

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Multichannel Live Albums Discussion, pt 1 - feat. @immersiveaudioalbum

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · 29d

Sony Music and PINK FLOYD have announced the 50th anniversary editions of "WISH YOU WERE HERE. In this video, I will break down the several format options available and why I think this is the way forward for these kinds of reissues. #pinkfloyd #wishyouwerehere #sony

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PINK FLOYD's "Wish You Were Here" 50th is how it should be done !

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

ProgDay 2025 !! The 30th Edition of the world's longest running Progressive Rock Festival. I had a blast with old friends and made a few new ones along the way. Killer bands, all pros and very entertaining sets. Here's my (many) thoughts on the subject. #progday #musicfest

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ProgDay 2025 ! a weekend of music and friendship (review)

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 28

Taking a look at the unexpected, yet welcome release of Genesis' "Foxtrot" SACD from Analogue Productions and ‪Acoustic Sounds!

#genesis #foxtrot #analogueproductions #sacd #acousticsounds #progressiverock #review

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Genesis "Foxtrot" Analogue Productions SACD review

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 15

LIVE TODAY at noon eastern time. I'm chatting with Jacopo Muneratti and Youtube colleague Bill Camarata (Bill's Box Of Sound and ZappaCast) about the new "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" boxed set from Frank Zappa.

#frankzappa #onesizefitsall #superdeluxeedition #billsboxofsound

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Zappa's "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" at 50 - Livestream Discussion !

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today we’re taking a look at the latest release from Zappa and Universal Records, “One Size Fits All” - 50th Anniversary Edition.

#frankzappa #onesizefitsall #superdeluxeedition #50thanniversary #multichannel #dolbyatmos #themothersofinvention #universalrecords

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Zappa's "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" at 50 ! (Deluxe Edition Review)

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 9

PREMIERING TODAY - my conversation with Larry Schorr - 70s Rock Concert Photographer !

#larryschorr #rockmusic #photography #frankzappa #genesis #roxymusic #robintrower #petergabriel #captainbeefheart #pinkfloyd #concertphotographer

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Conversation with Larry Schorr - 70s Rock Photographer !

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 6

PREMIERING TODAY my review of "ABACAB," the latest Genesis SACD release from Analogue Productions and Acoustic Sounds.

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#Genesis #abacab #sacd #analogueproductions #acousticsounds #philcollins #TonyBanks #mikerutherford #audiophile

Analogue Productions SACD Review - Genesis "ABACAB"

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Aug 5

Taking a look at the long awaited Genesis "A Trick of the Tail" SACD from Analogue Productions ! #genesis #atrickofthetail #sacd #analogueproductions #acousticsounds #audiophile #musiccollector #cdcollector

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Analogue Productions SACD Review - Genesis "A TRICK OF THE TAIL"

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 31

The cool music announcements are coming thick and fast lately!

Here's my thoughts on King Crimson's upcoming "Complete Recording Sessions" editions of "In the Wake of Poseidon" and "Lizard." #kingcrimson #lizard #inthewakeofposeidon #multichannel #music #musicnews

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King Crimson LIZARD and POSEIDON next in COMPLETE RECORDINGS series

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 29

BIG news today from Burning Shed - the long awaited Peter Hammill boxed set has been announced for late Sept. What's included ? Tune in to find out. #peterhammill #vandergraafgenerator #charismarecords #virginrecords #newrelease #music #upcoming

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BIG NEWS Peter Hammill "Virgin and Charisma Years" Set Announced !

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 28

Premiering NOW (noon eastern time.) BEST MULTICHANNEL ALBUMS OF ALL TIME discussion featuring Cody Brockway from Brockway's Vinyl Bytes ⁨and Jonathan Cornell from Immersive Audio Album. Don't miss it ! #multichannel #surroundsound #dolbyatmos #podcast #immersiveaudio

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BEST Multichannel Mixes of All Time ! (feat @BrockwaysVinylBytes and @immersiveaudioalbum8866)

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 24

Zappa Records and Universal announced the next boxed set, "One Size Fits All." I'm super psyched !! #frankzappa #onesizefitsall #superdeluxe #dolbyatmos #newrelease

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ZAPPA Announce “One Size Fits All" 50th Deluxe Edition ! the BIG one

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 22

Streaming live at noon eastern. Jaco joins me as we discuss the "Still Living in the Past" boxed set from Jethro Tull. Can't make it ? No worries, there will be an archive of the stream available to watch at your leisure. :-) #jethrotull #livestream #livinginthepast

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Always "Living in the Past" - TULL Discussion (Livestream)

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 14

Taking a look at the hotly anticipated, groundbreaking new boxed set from Jethro Tull. “Still Living in the Past” - a massive, luxurious treasure trove of Tull. #jethrotull #livinginthepast #newrelease #multichannel #rhinorecords #review #stevenwilson

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"Still Living in the Past" - A Tull Treasure Trove (REVIEW)

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 11

The Goose is Loose ! My thoughts on the new "Music Inspired by the Snow Goose" box set from Camel and Esoteric Recordings. #camel #thesnowgoose #esotericrecordings #multichannelmusic #stephenwtayler #symphonicprogressiverock

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REVIEW Camel "Music inspired by the Snow Goose" Box Set (Esoteric)

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 6

What's my July 4th traditional spin ? find out by watching the video below ... :-)

Thanks to Scot Lade at The Prog Corner on youtube for inviting me to this. 10 Best American ALBUMS. #Americanmusic #unitedstates #albums #bestamericanalbums

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Our Favorite American Albums

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 5

My thoughts on the latest Robin Trower reissue from Chrysalis Records, FOR EARTH BELOW - 50th Anniversary Edition.

#robintrower #forearthbelow #50thanniversaryedition #bluesrock #stonerrock #funkrock #music #reissue #review #chrysalisrecords

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Trower FOR EARTH BELOW 50th - good, but a missed opportunity

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Ian Beabout @shedsoundsmedia.bsky.social · Jul 3

I wanted to see this tour badly but had to miss it so this is an autobuy for me! Further thoughts…

#kingcrimson #beattour #adrianbelew #dannycarey #insideoutrecords #80skingcrimson #discipline #stevevai #tonylevin

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BEAT LIVE (80s King Crimson) new live CD / Blu-ray coming in September!

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