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Heritage, the 10th observation by the Opeth collective, was recorded during various stages throughout late 2010 and early 2011. Main sessions were recorded at Atlantis Studios, Stockholm, between January 31 and February 21. Engineered by Janne Hansson. Additional vocals and FX recorded during a few days in March at No Man's Land Studios, Hemel Hempstead, UK. Engineered by Steven Wilson. Demo-keepers and additional Mellotron recorded at Junkmail Studios, Stockholm, on various dates. Engineered by Mikael Akerfeldt. Demo sessions prepared by David Gastillo. FX in "Häxprocess" provided by Charlie Dodd.
Produced by Mikael Akerfeldt
Mixed at No Man's Land Studios by Steven Wilson and Mikael Akerfeldt
Mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Peter Mew with Mikael Akerfeldt present (drinking coffee)
Musicians:
Fredrik Akesson - Electric guitars and lead guitars
Martin Mendez - Electric and upright bass guitars
Martin Axenrot - Drums and percussion
Alex Acuña - Percussion on "Famine"
Per Wiberg - Hammond B3, Mellotron, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer and Grand Piano
Björn J:son Lindh - Flute on "Famine"
Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, Mellotron, Grand Piano, FX
Joakim Svalberg - Grand Piano on "Heritage"
All songs written by Mikael Akerfeldt, except "Pyre" music written by Mikael Akerfeldt and Fredrik Akesson
All songs published by Imagem Music (ASCAP), except "Pyre" published by by Imagem Music (ASCAP) and AMF Music Ltd., administered by Kobalt
Studio Photography by Sandra Artigas
Artwork by Travis Smith, concept by Mikael Akerfeldt
5.1 Mix done at No Man's Land Studios by Steven Wilson
5.1 Mix Mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Peter Mew
"Pyre" and "Face In The Snow" taken from the Heritage recording sessions
The Making Of Heritage: A Documentary
Executive Producer: Andy Farrow for Northern Music Co.
Produced by Cybertech Productions Ltd, UK for Northern Music Co.
Filmed and directed by Mikael Akerfeldt
Edited by Tom Grimshaw
Co-Edited by Mikael Akerfeldt
DVD Authoring: Tom Grimshaw
DVD Design: Travis Smith
"Slither" recorded as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio
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Box inklusive:
Hologramm-Cover auf der LP-Hülle
Postkarten-Set, 6-teilig (nur in der Box von Omerch enthalten!)
LP-grosses, 16-seitiges Booklet mit schwarz-weiss Studio-Fotografie
Lithoprint des Covers (ebenfalls in LP-Grösse)
Lyric-Sheet
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SID-Code CD-Master: IFPI L902 (aussen)
SID-Code Presswerk: IFPI 2U3P (innen)