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Turn back time, “2010s”. In terms of Pink Floyd’s sound source history, it was a decade in which many amazingly high-quality records appeared, and it was also a decade of great excavations in which long-standing mysteries finally appeared. Among them, the appearance of the Victor sound source that recorded the Montreux performance on November 21, 1970 with unbelievable ultra-high sound quality, and the treasured sound source that completely recorded the uncut first day of Hakone Aphrodite on August 6, 1971. I think that both were truly the highest quality sound sources that can be said to be once every 10 years. However, at this time when the 2020s are about to arrive, the first appearance reel source of high sound quality and great excavation suitable for closing the 2010s will appear!! It is the Santa Monica performance on October 16, 1971. This performance, which took place only 10 days after the legendary Pompeii recording in which Floyd gave a supreme performance at Hakone Aphrodite in midsummer and performed a “musical dedication,” was performed by the “audience” sound source, which had long been known as “SANTA MONICA 1971.” It existed. However, in the late summer of 2019, a reel/tape by an unknown “soundboard” entitled “Santa Monica 1971 soundboard reel to reel” was put up for sale on the auction site eBay, and an unofficial sound source fan acquired it and purchased the actual reel. The carefully remastered sound source was released online in November and is currently causing a lot of trouble. What has been released is three versions of the remastered source created based on the first appearance reel tape (*hereinafter referred to as “eBay reel”), but if you look at them side by side… 1. eBay Remastered version of the original sound recorded on the reel 2. Remastered version of the audience source by Low gen cassette (* the source used on the above disc) 3. Stereo version matrix version that combines 1 and 2 above. All of these boasted amazing quality. Yes, all of these have been compiled into a 6-disc set (!!) without missing a single sound, and the latest work “SANTA MONICA 1971” is the one that has been compiled into a 6-disc set (!!) without missing a single sound!! [PA Recorder: Special quality sound appearing for the first time in history] Discs 1 and 2 feature the remastered version of the first-ever eBay reel titled “PA Recorder” by the uploader. As mentioned above, this is a remastered version of the sound recorded on the reel tape titled “Pink Floyd Santa Monica 1971 soundboard reel to reel” that appeared on eBay, but when I actually listened to the sound, it sounded like it was connected directly to the console. It can be seen that the performance sound was recorded directly with a microphone placed in front or very close to the main PA speaker, rather than a plug-in sound board. It would be premature to think, “What, then it must be audience recording?” Because although the sound is not plugged into the desk, it is directly capturing the sound from the main speakers at a very close distance, so the resolution is abnormally high. You can hear the clear “sound board quality” there. It is true that the seller listed this as a sound board (hereinafter referred to as SBD), which cannot be said to be strictly correct, but it was placed in a position that was probably less than 1 meter away from the PA speakers. It is an undeniable fact that this recorded sound sounds as much like SBD, and it is such a special quality sound that it is not unreasonable to mistake this for SBD. By the way, the recording was done on a 1/4″ 7″ open reel with monaural programs on both channels, and the sound image had serious deterioration in the left channel. However, the other right channel is filled with unbelievably powerful (and previously unknown) ultra-high resolution sound, and this remastered version maintains that high sound quality. The original right channel has been restored. This sound is truly a miracle, and from the opening “Careful With That Ax, Eugene”, the rich energy unique to reel tapes swells, and the dynamic changes in the expression of the performance come out with amazing clarity. “Fat Old Sun” has some parts where a hiss noise runs, but its clarity and robust sound are an order of magnitude different from the previously released version, and you will be keenly aware of the difference in the actors. The reason why the sound quality suddenly changes from 11:27 to 40 is because the eBay reel recording is divided into “Fat Old Sun (part 1)” and “(part 2)”, and these 13 seconds are missing. We compensated with the same day’s AUD tape (* also used in Sigma 50). However, other than that, the power unique to reel tape is fully demonstrated in the depth of the tone that is emitted while dazzling. “Atom Heart Mother” has an explosive feeling in the dazzling tone of the guitar and the play of the tom, and the grand scale of the song is carried along with overwhelming excitement. The purity of the harmonies is also amazingly high, and even the section progressing with Gilmour and Roger’s guide vocals is filled with energy throughout the range, and is filled with the euphoria of a choking tone. In “The Embryo,” the effect of direct recording from a PA microphone is clearly visible in that not only the performance sound but also the sound effects of the children’s voices are produced in such high resolution. Rarely will you be able to hear a sound image where you can feel the transition of acoustic energy that undergoes various transformations in a short period of time so close up. Also, “Blues” on this day also appeared with a floating feeling of a special sound. Although the recording cuts out after only about 2 minutes and reaches the end of the disc, it is captured here as a trajectory of exceptional tones worth 20 minutes, and anyone who hears it will be thrilled by its supreme sound. . [Audience Recorder: A leap forward from the previously released version] Discs 3 and 4 contain a remastered version of the AUD source from the Low gen cassette entitled “Audience Recorder”. The base source used is the same as the one used on the previously released version “SANTA MONICA 1971”, but it has been remastered to create a more balanced and natural sound image compared to the previously released version, which had a slightly overemphasized bass range. It is characterized by being In particular, the impression of the mid to low range is quite different from the previous release, but the sound has regained its natural core strength, making the performance much easier to listen to, and it does not reduce the value of the source. This is the latest source that shows that it has been remastered with a different approach from the previously released version. The first time you can feel that effect is in the post-Scream scene of “Careful With That Ax, Eugene.” Here you can get a glimpse of a new scale-up while making the most of the texture of the AUD source, and the natural yet powerful sound leaves a listening experience that cannot be ignored. You will feel the difference in the development of “Fat Old Sun” where the bass continues to growl violently for about 2 minutes from around 7:30 to around 9:41. In this part, in the previously released version, the bass boost was too effective and the sound seemed muddy, but here too, the mellow loudness makes it easier to get a bird’s-eye view of the entire ensemble. Furthermore, “Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun” has the euphoria of melting reverberation unique to AUD sources, and you will feel the real pleasure of remastering in the slowly drifting sound. Gilmore’s singing voice can still be heard very well in “Echoes”, but the appeal is that the low range boost that was on the previous release has been removed, and the sound has been revived with a simple and straight sound. The scene where the bass makes its presence felt around 11:16 does not come out as a loud sound, but as a massive sound with a strong core, and this difference in impression is the aim of both remasters. You should be able to feel it. “A Saucerful Of Secrets” also loses the muddy feeling in the bass, making it easier to grasp the drum beats that rush in from just 4:00, and the intersection of the sounds emitted by the piano and guitar that are involved. In particular, the hi-hat tone that is added at equal intervals from 11:33 on the drums has a sense of clarity, and it has a slightly hazy tone, which is a huge difference from the previous release that had this. [2 Recorders Stereo Matrix: And to the next generation of special quality sound] eBay reel discs 1 and 2 boasting the same quality as SBD, and AUD source discs 3 and 4, where the conventional sound has been revised. Discs 5 and 6, which are the most interesting part of this title, are matrixed and further converted into stereo. To be more specific, the PA recorder (= the right channel of the eBay reel) is of course placed on the right side of the channel and 15% to the immediate left of the center, with the drums in the center and the AUD recording backing up the whole at a rate of about 65%. However, the dynamics of the sound, the depth of the sound image, the three-dimensional effect, and the expansion of the sound range are truly an extraordinary listening experience! This matrix sound will be the standard of the day for the next 10 years from 2020, which will soon arrive. This is a truly amazing 1971 Santa Monica sauce that is sure to become a reality! From the beginning of the disc, you will be captivated by the bulge and clarity of the sound image, as well as the closeness and dynamics of the performance sound. I can’t help but get on board. 100 out of 100 people who heard it will be amazed by the sound, which will overflow like a flood of dense and clear sound at a level that will overwhelm them, and the good parts of SBD level sound and AUD sound perfectly complement each other. there is no. “Fat Old Sun” also has a thicker sound core and an overwhelming sense of expanded range. While maximizing the mellowness of the song, the outline of the sound is crisp and clear, and I think you will be amazed at the density of the sound, with all the sounds brought to the forefront down to the smallest detail. In addition, since this is the case with the eBay reel, AUD sound appears here as well as on Disc 1 for 13 seconds from 11:50 to 12:03, but the power of this matrix lies in the difference in sound image. You can tell. “Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun”, which tends to sound monotonous when listened to in a mediocre recording, can be heard here with a three-dimensional and glamorous array of sounds, and “Atom Heart Mother” has an energetic sound. They blend into each other with tension, and every measure is clear and full of dazzling propulsion. From 3:31 to 5:11, where the slide guitar explodes in all directions, the luster of the tone and the diffusion of the sound are overwhelming, boasting an exceptional listening experience and a lingering sound. “Cymbaline” has Gilmore’s singing voice coming forward, making it even more enjoyable to listen to, but above all, it should be noted that you can feel the effect of the sound group moving device. This is easy to understand in the footsteps scene, where the stereo effect shows high heels moving from left to right and right to left in a transparent and expansive sound image, and the vivid sound that echoed throughout the venue that day. is being revived. The tone and clarity of the single guitar melody in “Blues” is amazing, but unfortunately the eBay source reached its recording limit at this point, so this blissful tone ends around 2:06, and after that the song ends. We have shifted to AUD recordings that have been remastered. However, what is interesting is that this AUD recording part will also come out as a sound that has been re-adjusted for the matrix (*or it may be a sound that has been separately transferred from the eBay reel). It is noteworthy that the sound impression is slightly different from Disc 2, and the finish is such that you hardly feel any discomfort after shifting. “Echoes” and “A Saucerful Of Secrets” are remastered AUD sources because they were not recorded on the eBay reel, but for the reasons mentioned above, they are about +0.5 clearer and +1 louder than disc 4. There is an impression that the pressure has increased, and the listening response has improved accordingly. In other words, both do not simply copy and paste the remastered source of Disc 2, but because further work has been done there, you can feel the commitment to quality until the end. [The last legacy of 2010, and a look back from 2030] …In fact, this latest work is so packed with fresh surprises and discoveries that even if I write about it, it won’t be enough. This eBay reel that suddenly appeared at the end of the 2010s is sure to continue to make its presence felt in the next 10 years, but the fact that this treasured reel with A-class sound quality appeared at this turning point makes the 2010s unique. I think it symbolizes the history of the sound source. In 2030, what kind of YEESHKUL! surprises will we, Floyd’s unofficial music fans, look back on the 2020s with? Looking forward to the future, I believe that the culmination of the 1971 Santa Monica album was a six-disc set suitable for the end of the 2010s and the beginning of the 2020s. I am confident that this is the latest work that will surely make you happy to remember what you had in your hands. Please come and experience the amazing first appearance reel source that you would like to meet at this moment when 2020 is just around the corner!! Live at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA, USA 16th October 1971 PA Recorder First appearance SBD source Jimfisheye remastered version of “Pink Floyd Santa Monica 1971 soundboard reel to reel” that appeared on ebay Remastered Disc 1 (41:30) 01. Careful With That Ax, Eugene 02. Fat Old Sun 03. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun Disc 2 (43:44) 01. Tuning and announcement 02. Atom Heart Mother 03. The Embryo 04. Cymbaline 05. Blues Audience Recorder Low gen cassette AUD source Jimfisheye remastered version Disc 3 (76:10 ) 01. Careful With That Ax, Eugene 02. Fat Old Sun 03. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 04. Atom Heart Mother 05. The Embryo Disc 4 (67:21) 01. Cymbaline 02. Blues 03. Echoes 04. A Saucerful Of Secrets 2 Recorders Stereo Matrix Jimfisheye matrixed SBD and AUD sources into stereo version Disc 5 (77:27) 01. Careful With That Ax, Eugene 02. Fat Old Sun 03. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 04. Atom Heart Mother 05. The Embryo Disc 6 (67:31) 01. Cymbaline 02. Blues 03. Echoes 04. A Saucerful Of Secrets
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