Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -flac 24-192- «Deluxe × COLLECTION»

This acoustic-driven epic benefits immensely from the extended high-frequency resolution. The opening 12-string guitar harmonics played by Steve Howe ring out with a breathtaking crystalline texture. You can hear the physical slide of fingers across the guitar frets and the subtle breathing of Jon Anderson before he delivers his vocals. When the Mellotron strings sweep in during the "Eclipse" section, the soundstage expands wide across the horizontal plane, creating a lush, enveloping wall of sound that never distorts or distorts the finer acoustic picking underneath. 3. "Siberian Khatru" (8:55)

The 2013 definitive edition of Yes's represents a major milestone for audiophiles, as it was the first in a series of expanded editions to feature new high-resolution mixes. While various digital versions exist, the FLAC 24-bit / 192 kHz format is specifically associated with the "Flat Transfer" of the original 1972 master tape. High-Resolution Audio Specs Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-

In certain sections (like "I Get Up, I Get Down"), the extreme separation can make the vocal harmonies feel less tightly integrated than they were on the original LP. 📦 Technical & Content Highlights High-Res or Old School Digital - Positive Feedback When the Mellotron strings sweep in during the

How this release compares directly to the or Atlantic Records original vinyl pressings. While various digital versions exist, the FLAC 24-bit

Here's the text of my response to him: "David Solomon, so no head-to-head comparison available yet, but I took a listen to the 24/ Positive Feedback Close To The Edge (Steven Wilson Remix) – Jason Warburg

The album itself is a three-track masterpiece of musical integrity.

The title track alone is an 18-minute sonic journey inspired by Hermann Hesse’s novel Siddhartha . It shifts seamlessly from chaotic, avant-garde fusion jams to soaring, spiritual vocal harmonies, and church organ movements. Recording this in 1972 required pushing the existing 24-track analog tape technology to its absolute breaking point, resulting in heavy tape splicing, bouncing, and inherent generational audio degradation. For decades, standard vinyl pressings and early compact disc transfers suffered from a muddy mid-range and a compressed soundstage that failed to capture the true scale of the band's vision. Enter Steven Wilson: The 2013 Definitive Remix