EL & P Emerson,Lake & Palmer/Trilogy Original US Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab

A CD reprint series of “Mobile Fidelity” which has attracted a lot of attention. The latest bullet has been decided to be released. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL), a manufacturer specializing in analog masters, is a trusted brand that is highly supported by audio enthusiasts around the world. With all of his passion, the sound craftsman has digitized many great albums from master tapes. Among such series, this work includes the CD “UDCD 621″ released in January 1995. Yes, it is EL&P’s masterpiece “Trilogy”, which ideally combines the individuality of three people. [Mobile Fidelity prioritizes master tape sound] Many high-quality CDs appeared in the 1990s, when the conversion of analog works to CD was at its peak, but MFSL was in a class of its own. Other high-quality CDs are based on the idea of ​​“suppressing digital deterioration” by using new technology to reduce the discomfort of compression, and by reducing reading errors in the material. On the other hand, MFSL’s policy is to “faithfully reproduce the sound engraved on the master tape and not add anything unnecessary.” We place the utmost importance on the “analog recorded sound itself,” including developing our own “half-speed mastering” technology that also focuses on the stage of extracting sound from magnetic tape. Since 1987, MFSL has borrowed original master tapes from record companies and meticulously digitized many masterpieces one by one. We have released the “Ultradisc” series, which transfers the sound of master tapes to CDs. Currently, it has expanded into the SACD and LP fields, but the point is that this work was released on CD in the first half of the 1990s. Magnetic tape masters are susceptible to deterioration over time, and the more time passes, the more the original sound is lost. There are cases where the tape becomes distorted or stuck, but even if it is stored precisely, it cannot prevent the tape from losing its magnetism. Nowadays, LPs recorded with physical grooves sound better than the master tapes themselves…and so on. In that respect as well, the “Ultradisc” series was a great achievement. It began in the 1980s when CDs were popular, and the sound of master tapes was digitized even before the advent of new CD technology that claimed high sound quality. [“Trilogy” where delicacy and natural feeling are preserved in every corner] This work “Trilogy” conveys the master sound “23 years after recording”. The natural master sound is exquisite. In the case of EL&P, the recent digitally remastered version has a natural finish, but the MF version has the advantage of being produced relatively early. For example, the opening of “Hoedown”. The siren sound of the synthesizer resounds loudly, but from this point on, the freshness is already different. This siren sound overlaps one after another to create a feeling of irritation, but the current version is a little flat, and as soon as it passes its peak, it quickly weakens and disappears. On the other hand, in this work, each sound remains firmly intact until the moment it disappears, and the siren sounds that overlap one after another are thick and boast a three-dimensional feel. You can feel exactly the sense of impatience that Keith Emerson would have intended. And the organ dance that explodes afterwards is exquisite. The current version has a glossy finish by emphasizing the echo feeling, but in this version, the sounds of the instruments themselves are vivid. There is a sense of reality as if the Hammond is right in front of your eyes, and there is no need for any direction, and you can dance wildly with just the wonderful finger movements. Of course, it’s not just the keyboard. In fact, the recording of “Trilogy” is not ideal, and there are parts where the drums almost go overboard in some parts due to the dynamism that was intended. For example, “The Endless Enigma (Part 1)”. The first highlight comes at about two and a half minutes, but the drums here are just on the edge of being distorted. In the current version, these drum non-peaks are harsh, and listening to them through loud speakers can make your ears tired, and you’ll want to take them off if you’re wearing headphones. Of course, this is from the time of recording, so there is a sense of the last minute in this work, but it is so natural that it does not make your ears tired. It stands one step before the peak sound penetrates, and the sound immediately after that is seamless and beautiful. As a result, there is no sudden feeling of being poked with a stick, and you can enjoy the original dynamism of the song naturally. These are just examples, but this natural feel pervades the whole story. The sound testifies that “the original master sound was like this.” Taken from the original US Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab CD(UDCD 621) from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab “Original Master Recording” Collection 1. The Endless Enigma (Part One) 2. Fugue 3. The Endless Enigma (Part Two) 4. From The Beginning 5. The Sheriff 6. Hoedown (Taken From Rodeo) 7. Trilogy 8. Living Sin 9. Abaddon’s Bolero