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Pink Floyd’s legendary 1975 recording by Mike Millard has been updated!! That LA performance, which has been out of print for a long time, will finally reach its peak with the latest technology in 2019!For sound source fans, Floyd’s 75th year US tour is the best. It is a treasure trove of excellent sound sources lined with recordings. In particular, the performance in April, which was the first US tour, was lined with high-quality audience recordings such as “ARMS OF VANCOUVER” and “SEATTLE MASTER REELS “THEORY OF RUIN VALUE,” and has fascinated sound source fans. However, among these April performances, the recording with outstanding sound quality is the Los Angeles performance on April 26th by Mike Millard, a legendary taper who was active in the 1970s. This is truly an exceptional high-quality recording, and our label has previously released decisive hits such as “PINK MILLARD” and “LOS ANGELES 1975 4TH NIGHT.” In particular, the 148 is a clear mirrored recording of the 1st Gen that was transferred to DAT tape without any excessive equalization or convenient cut editing like the 131, and it is kept almost unprocessed and uncut except for pitch adjustment. was highly praised, and it is no exaggeration to say that this performance is the pinnacle of all existing 1975 sound sources, and was enthusiastically welcomed by fans as an overwhelming title. This is truly a standard sound source that represents the 75-year Floyd sound source, but it is also important to push its perfection to the ultimate level that will impress everyone from beginners to experts. I think of it as my mission to lead. As is well known, this sound source has a very good recording, so it does not feel particularly strange when listening to it, and it seems that there is no problem with the sound quality, but it is not necessarily true that it is absolutely perfect. There isn’t. What I particularly want to pay attention to is the dispersion in the mid to low frequency range, which can be noticed when visualized using the mirrored master sound waveform, as some of these ranges expand slightly, making the sound image cramped (= close-in feel). On the other hand, there are some parts where the sound components are lacking and it feels light. In addition, due to this, there are some areas where the sound spread is not reaching its original potential. From an audio standpoint, in order to produce a meaningful sound, the midrange must be dense and the bass and treble frequencies must be well balanced. In particular, if this mid to low frequency range is properly organized, the sound will become more stable and energetic, and at the same time, you can expect an improvement in clarity and an expansion of the range, so no matter how good the original sound is, you can ignore it. I can’t leave it there. Even more so, if it is a classic recording representing Floyd’s 75 years, it has been carefully restored to the ideal waveform using the latest equipment and technology in 2019, and has been prepared to the next level sound image without any flaws even under the strictest eyes. He is the one who should wear that crown on his head. Yes, what made this happen is this latest work, the 2019 version of the mirrored recording, which is revived with the most vivid sound image in the history of the source!!However, even at the time of 148, it was a fairly high-quality record, so if you have that one, You may be wondering, “Is it really going to make that much of a difference??” However, if you listen to this work, you will understand how carefully adjusting the mid to low range has a huge impact on the musical energy, drive, and direction of the music. is. For example, Mike Millard’s real voice can be heard at the beginning of Disc 1, but I would like you to pay attention to the silent part behind his voice. In this edition, you will notice that the feeling of occlusion in the sound field has already disappeared from this small opening scene (= the band has expanded and the sound has become clearer). “Raving And Drooling” also has a powerful sound based on precise waveform control, and “You Gotta Be Crazy” has a clear sound and a perfectly arranged sound image, and the song reaches its final stage. I’m sure the interesting musical vocabulary that hasn’t yet taken shape will become even closer to your heart. Even in the beginning of “Shine On You…Part 1-5”, it is easy to grasp the difference in the sharpness and power of the single notes, and especially the thickness of the hard sound that comes out from 3:46 is unique to this album. In “Have A Cigar”, you can see that the reach of the two voices has become clearer due to the expansion of the range, and in “Shine On You…Part 6-9”, there are more than 148 in the gap between the sounds. I think you will be impressed by the sense of density. From 7:03 in the middle, the impressive bass sound jumps out with a more massive elasticity, and Roger’s MC who enters after the performance cannot hide his displeasure (towards the audience with low morals) and the reaction of the audience, is also very impressive. You can experience the sound image with even more sensation. The dark side set also has a more three-dimensional intersection of guitar and bass tones at the beginning of “Breathe” and “Money” than the Sigma 148, and the increased spatiality and clear reverberation in “Time”. The singing line has also become clearer and I can now capture the charm that is faithful to the original sound. In “Us And Them”, the voice of the female chorus that appears faintly as if whispering behind Gilmore’s voice becomes clearer, and this can also be said to be proof that the original sound has been refined with the latest technology. The reverse point of the master tape at 5:01 of “Any Color You Like” (*= there is a slight audio loss) is still intact, but there is no same-day source in this world that can patch this mirrored recording. , this has been left as it was originally recorded. However, it is worth checking out that the grain of the cymbal sound and the delicate undertones of the guitar touch are now easier to hear. The soft and dreamy sound image of “Brain Damage ~ Eclipse” towards the end, and the lingering mellow sound of the bell that enters after the performance are all finished to be the best version of the mirrored original sound. In “Echoes,” you can see that the loud tone of the bass that stands out around 7:15 has a sharper response than the Sigma 148 version, and similarly, the repeated tom hits that start around 9:49 The disappearing scene in the first half is also clearer than ever, and both are the results of careful examination and review of the tonal range. Also, the sound of fireworks (*pyro?) being set off at 17:50 is even clearer, and even the documentary nature of the original sound as a recording is highlighted with the best sound. In order to make the most of the fact that the recorded sound of Mirrored was originally high-quality, we tried to remaster it so that the feeling of equalization does not become apparent, so the difference from the old 148 is slightly noticeable just by listening to it on a component or car stereo. It may be painful. However, as mentioned above, the sound has definitely become clearer, so if you have the old version, we recommend that you listen to it carefully with headphones and compare. The 148 has been sold out for a long time, and not only in stores but also in the warehouses where we sent it for overseas sales at the time, it was completely out of stock, and even though it was a standard item, it was out of stock for a while. In fact, there have been many requests for a reissue, and this time it has been updated to meet those expectations. The goal was to achieve a sound source finish, and a truly definitive mirrored sound has been achieved. Please take your time to hear the difference in the sound that is worthy of being passed down through the generations. (Remastered memo) Adjust the mid-low range to widen the overall range and play. I made it clear. It’s hard to tell because the sound quality is originally high and the adjustment doesn’t produce a feeling of equalization, but it’s clearer. DAT Transfer 1st Gen version released in March 2019. It is a title that sold out in a short period of time due to the world’s highest level sound that surpasses all previous releases. The Mirrored Master Direct version was announced in February of this year, and although it is a title that has finished its role for a short time, if you listen to it alone, it is a high quality disc that allows you to enjoy the ultimate ultra-high sound quality of Mirrored’s highest peak. Live at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA, USA 26th April 1975 ULTIMATE SOUND Disc 1 (63:14) 1. Mike Test 2. Intro. 3. Raving And Drooling 4. You Gotta Be Crazy 5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond Part 1-5 6. Have A Cigar 7. Shine On You Crazy Diamond Part 6-9 Disc 2 (56:49) The Dark Side Of The Moon 1. Speak To Me 2. Breathe 3. On The Run 4. Time 5. Breathe(Reprise) 6. The Great Gig In The Sky 7. Money 8. Us And Them 9. Any Color You Like 10. Brain Damage 11. Eclipse Disc 3 (24:22) 1. Audience 2. Echoes
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