Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -flac 24-192- ⇒
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, this 24-bit/192kHz FLAC release offers a level of clarity and separation that was previously unattainable. 💿 Technical Specifications Close to the Edge (Definitive Edition) Release Year: 2013 (Original 1972) FLAC (Lossless) Resolution: 24-bit / 192kHz Remix Engineer: Steven Wilson 🎧 Audio Quality & Experience Unrivaled Clarity:
As I opened my eyes, I knew that I would return to this album again and again, eager to explore its depths and uncover new secrets hidden within its remastered sonic landscape. For in the world of Yes, "Close to the Edge" remained an enduring masterpiece, an odyssey of sound that would continue to inspire and captivate listeners for generations to come. Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
reissue. Unlike the original 1972 master, which suffered from some tape saturation, this digital transfer utilizes the highest possible bit-depth to ensure that no harmonic detail is lost. It is widely considered the "Final Word" on the album's sonic presentation.
Though Alan White played on the subsequent tour, legendary drummer Bill Bruford recorded the studio tracks before departing for King Crimson. The 192kHz resolution captures the crisp ring of his snare drum and the subtle wash of his cymbals without any of the digital harshness or "smearing" common in lower-resolution digital files. Rick Wakeman’s Textures This public link is valid for 7 days
In the pantheon of progressive rock, few albums stand as tall, as complex, and as spiritually immense as Yes’s 1972 masterpiece, Close to the Edge . For decades, fans have debated which pressing, which remaster, and which format best captures the thunderous lows of Chris Squire’s bass, the ethereal chime of Steve Howe’s guitar, and the cathedral-like vocals of Jon Anderson.
Unlike the 1994 “Expanded Edition” (brickwalled), the 2013 high-res version retains the original dynamic range. Analysis tools like the DR (Dynamic Range) Database often rate this 24-192 transfer with scores of DR12 or higher, whereas most CDs hover around DR8. That means the quiet parts are quiet, the loud parts are pristine , and the music has room to breathe. Can’t copy the link right now
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This ambition paid off commercially as well, peaking at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and number 4 on the UK Albums Chart, a testament to its immediate impact and enduring appeal. Generations of listeners, musicians, and audiophiles have since hailed it as one of the greatest albums ever made, a status cemented by its inclusion on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. For decades, fans have sought the definitive sonic representation of this intricate and powerful recording.