Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -flac 24-192- Direct
This pastoral section lives or dies by dynamic range. In the 2013 FLAC, the transition from the gentle 12-string guitar intro to the powerful “And you and I climb...” section is breathtaking. You can hear the room ambience around Jon Anderson’s voice—the natural reverb of the studio, not a digital add-on. The 24-bit depth means the quiet passages (the organ drone before the “Eclipse” section) are utterly black and silent, while the crescendos don’t distort.
192kHz captures frequencies far beyond human hearing to eliminate aliasing. Sourced directly from the original 1972 analog masters. Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
The chaotic "Seasons of Man" section feels less cluttered, allowing Rick Wakeman’s rapid-fire keys to shine. This pastoral section lives or dies by dynamic range