For the progressive rock obsessive and the audio purist, is not just a file format. It is the definitive digital artifact of an undefinable album. It is the sound of a band reaching for the edge, and finally, in high resolution, bringing you with them.
from the original 1972 master tapes. This provides the most authentic representation of the original production by Eddy Offord, preserved without modern EQ or compression. Steven Wilson 2013 Stereo Remix:
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As an ethical note: always purchase high-resolution music. This specific version is available from: Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
Steven Wilson’s 2013 remix aimed to polish the "family silver" rather than reinvent it. Key improvements noted by audiophiles include: Daily Vault Bass Clarity:
In 2013, Panegyric Records released the definitive remix of Close to the Edge as part of the Yes High-Definition Restoration Series. The project was handed to Steven Wilson, the frontman of Porcupine Tree, who had earned a stellar reputation for his sympathetic, ultra-clear remixes of classic catalogs from King Crimson, Jethro Tull, and Caravan.
| Audio Content | Format / Resolution | | :--- | :--- | | | LPCM 192kHz/24-bit | | New 2013 Stereo Mix (Steven Wilson) | LPCM 96kHz/24-bit | | 5.1 Surround Sound Mix (Steven Wilson) | DTS-HD Master Audio 96kHz/24-bit | | 2013 Stereo Instrumental Mixes | LPCM 96kHz/24-bit | | Needle-Drop of Original UK Vinyl | LPCM 96kHz/24-bit | For the progressive rock obsessive and the audio
As the album's 18-minute title track unfolded, I found myself transported to a different world. The soaring vocal harmonies, the intricate instrumental passages, and the epic, poetic lyrics all combined to create a sense of sonic grandeur that was both exhilarating and overwhelming.
The remastering process had clearly done wonders for the album, bringing out subtle details and textures that I had never noticed before. The guitars, keyboards, and vocals seemed to occupy a precise, three-dimensional space, drawing me into the music like a vortex.
A high-quality Digital-to-Analog Converter capable of native 192kHz decoding. from the original 1972 master tapes
Close to the Edge: The Ultimate Sonic Experience? 🎹✨
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