Pink Floyd/Germany 1971 Upgrade

Finally realized after 7 years!!! The legendary unofficial LP “M-502″ is now available with all the partially existing stereo sources contained! 502” perfect coupling of the sound source will finally appear for the first time in the world this weekend!!! As an unreleased part appeared in the stereo source part at almost the same time as the release, there was an unavoidable omission of recording, and as a result, the latest version. The previous work, “M-502,” lacked the quality of the artist even though it was written. This unfortunate title, released in May 2013, is also notable for being the world’s first recording of the sounds transferred from the extremely rare first edition, which is marked “1, 2, 3, 4” on the LP recording section. It became a hot topic. At this time, the sound source that was released almost at the same time as the release (* The final section of the song that was replayed after the performance of “Atom Heart Mother” and the sound check before the start of the replay. Both are stereo sources) includes that part. A special edition containing only stereo sources was released immediately after as “ATOM HEART MOTHER IN HAMBURG: STEREO VERSION COMPLETE”. However, the “homework” from seven years ago is finally completed, and that title is revived in a perfect form, including a reprise performance of “Atom Heart Mother”, which was not recorded!! Moreover, it is not just revived. It is also a big topic that it is a comeback as the best sound quality album, which has been carefully remastered and carefully inspected for the sound quality and quality of all scenes, including the parts that were not recorded. …Actually, when I calmly reexamined the quality of each of the titles that followed in the seven years that have passed, I realized that because they were released in such a hurry at the time, there were some technical issues left unfinished. I realized that something had happened. For example, in the LP recorded portion, there were still parts where scratches had not been fully removed, and the lack of volume during mastering resulted in weak dynamics during playback, and the basic listenability in these areas was affected. There was still room to take a step or two to improve the ear contact. In addition, there are parts where the phase of the stereo source part is slightly tilted, and the pitch of the important replay part (= the part that was not recorded) is shifted by almost a semitone. *This is because we wanted it to be unprocessed), and we knew from an early stage that we needed to release it with the correct corrected sound. As a result, although it is true that seven years have passed, by generously putting effort and effort into these parts that still lacked quality, we have created a definitive album that combines outstanding sound quality and perfection. That’s what we achieved! The vivid sound quality is of the highest quality. First of all, regarding the part recorded on the LP version, “Green Is The Colour” has Roger’s song introduction MC at the beginning, and the bumpy noise that was noticeable in the quiet scene has almost completely disappeared, and Gilmore’s highly transparent sound. I think you’ll be surprised at how smooth your singing voice is, the smoothest it’s ever been. In “Careful With That Ax, Eugene”, the periodic trace noise that occurred for about 20 seconds from around 0:24 to around 42 almost completely disappeared, and the sound quality was significantly improved. You’ll notice. In “Cymbaline”, the “♪ Apprehension creeping…” part at the beginning of the cut-in has become clearer by about +0.5, and the sound image that was slightly recessed after 2:27 when the guitar solo starts has regained its punch and resolution. . Also, the loud sound of the final door closing at 8:42 in the footsteps scene has significantly increased its clarity and impact, and you can hear that the original sound is more faithful and direct to the sound of the scene. . “A Saucerful Of Secrets” has an unusual sound (*the sound of something falling or something heavy falling) between 2:36 and 37, as well as an electrical noise that occurs between 8:27 and 40 ( *Probably due to the use of a recorder) has also been remastered, making it more vivid and the documentary quality of the recording improved. Also, due to proper remastering, the clarity and sharpness of the high range has been improved, so you can feel the explosion of strange sounds that develop one after another just before the rhythm starts (*mainly from 3:23 to 4:50). It is also a great place to listen. Furthermore, it is important that “A Saucerful Of Secrets” is included on Disc 1 (*included on Disc 2-(1)), and by including this on Disc 1, Disc 2 of this work is based on historical facts. It is configured so that you can listen to the entirety of “Atom Heart Mother” in monaural and stereo on a single disc without breaking the playing order. That’s why the first thing that appears on Disc 2 is “Atom Heart Mother” recorded on LP M-502, which is a continuation of Disc 1. From Roger’s MC before entering the song, it can be seen that the direct impact and closeness of his voice has increased by about +0.5 to +1, but the performance sound also has a higher audible closeness in the mid to high range. The crispness is the best monaural sound ever. And from track (2), “Atom Heart Mother” comes out with an ultra-excellent stereo source. The original sound is 3rd Gen transferred to a TDK SA90 cassette (* The sound quality is so high that you can’t believe it’s 3rd Gen no matter how many times you listen to it), but the source itself is exactly the same as the one used on the LP “M-502” is. Roger introduces the Jeffrey Mitchell Choir as MC (introducing “brass section and choir conducted by Jeffrey Mitchell”), the venue, and the performance itself on track (3) has ultra-class dynamic sound. As you can see, what is being adjusted upward is the phase of the sound image. Actually, the specific gravity of the overall sound was slightly to the left, and the right channel component was slightly thin, but this was corrected appropriately, and if you pay attention to the overall sound that can be heard after 2:08 of this work, the sound output balance of the left and right channels is optimal. You can clearly see what is happening. As a result, the sense of unity between the male and female mixed chorus and the ensemble as a whole becomes even more impressive, and in particular, you can see that the soprano and tenor’s extensions are deep on the left and right, which means that the sound image is well-balanced in the center. The guitar also becomes closer and sharper, and the solo from 11:52 and the floating sound will definitely make you realize the power of a correctly tuned sound. And from track (4), a re-performance scene of the final section of the song, which was finally recorded for the first time in the world, appears. First of all, in the sound check of this track (4), you can see that it has more luster and depth than the recorded sound of the previously released title, but the most different thing is the replay scene track (5). By correctly correcting the low pitch (raising it by about 50% of a semitone), the pitch of the mixed chorus became rock solid, and the density of the midrange, decorated by the wind instruments, also increased considerably. This scene, which has not been recorded, would not have had such a high precision sound even if it had been recorded seven years ago. The appearance and power of the sound that has finally been corrected this time is so tremendous that it contains the appropriate sound waves. “The M-502 and all the stereo sources related to it will be recorded on a CD…The best master disc and sources have been selected and polished, creating a perfect version with the highest sound quality and quality.” After seven years, this philosophy that the label advocated at the time of production has now come to fruition with an unparalleled level of perfection. Indeed, speaking of historical facts, it remains a matter of concern that “Astronomy Domine”, which was probably played as the opening on this day, was not included in M-502 for some reason. I wonder if Mr. Nitz, who was both the recorder and master producer, had also recorded this opening song, but had no choice but to postpone it due to the LP recording time, or whether he started recording from the second song for some reason, which is a shame. However, since he is already deceased and the whereabouts of the original master tape are unknown, there is no way to know the truth now. However, as a sound source material that remembers the master tape of LP “M-502”, this is all the existing source, and this latest work, which has been polished and sealed with the best sound, is this famous recording and its legend with zero deterioration. It will be the definitive tuttle that will be passed down to the next generation. This is truly the ultimate M-502, the latest product that fills the gap that has been vacant in the CD storage shelf for 7 years with excellent quality and sound!!!*** Postscript: The secret of the M-502 ***Finally, Although its distinctive title and jacket are known, the specific details are not so well known, so let’s take a look at the history of M-502. I hope this provides some guidance when listening to this latest work. Overview of the unofficial LP “M-502″ and its recording source A 2-disc gatefold LP recording of Pink Floyd’s February 25, 1971 performance in Hamburg, Germany. This is widely known as a rare recording of the performance of “Atom Heart Mother” with an orchestral/mixed choir (*Jeffrey Mitchell Choir), which has only been performed live a few times, with amazing sound quality. . The first edition was released in 1971 with 300 copies produced, and has since been re-pressed, with the final version up to the 7th press edition. The album was untitled and had no title at the time of its release, but it became known as “M-502” because it was written as “M-502” on the matrix. By the way, the “M-502” matrix was actually available from the 5th press, and the 1st to 4th presses up until then only had “1,2,3,4” notation, so the initial release was “Spread Legs Cover”. It was called. The person who recorded this was Robert Nitz, who was running a record store in Germany at the time, using his favorite West German-made portable reel-to-reel deck “UHER Report 4200 Stereo” and two Recorded using a Sennheiser microphone. Since he himself produced the master tape, it is almost certain that the LP was made directly from the actual master tape. By the way, the design of the distinctive jacket “Spread Legs” was done by a graphic designer named Carl-Thomas Wiese. As mentioned above, the recording equipment was a stereo recorder and two recording microphones were used, and there are still scenes that remain in stereo to support this, so the master recorded by Mr. Nitz is probably all in stereo. It seems that it was recorded. However, the only sound that can be confirmed as stereo is “Atom Heart Mother”, which was discovered later as a tape source for 3rd Gen via a different route, and its re-performance part, and the LP “M-502” itself is recorded entirely in monaural for some reason. It has become. The reason why he made it into a mono version is only a matter of speculation since he is already deceased, but it is thought that it was probably because the record cutting machine he used only supported monaural audio. (It’s hard to imagine converting it to monaural.) Also, while the LP was converted to mono, it was recorded directly from the master recording, while the stereo sound source, whose existence was later revealed, was based on the 3rd Gen cassette (* TDK SA90). It’s also strange. This is because the sound quality is so amazing that it is hard to believe that it is 3rd Gen, and its dynamic and beautiful sound further deepens the mystery and charm of this recording. Remastered Memo The analog LP part has been pinpointed to remove scratches as much as possible. Furthermore, the volume of the analog LP part has been increased by about 5% from the previous release. (The waveform is not damaged when the volume is raised) The stereo tape section also has a slight volume adjustment and phase correction. The pitch of the stereo tape AHM Reprise was low, so I raised it by about 50% of a semitone. Grosser Saal, Musikhalle, Hamburg, Germany 25th February 1971 TRULY PERFECT SOUND*UPGRADE Disc 1 (67:52) 1. Green Is The Colour 2. Careful With That Ax, Eugene 3. Cymbaline 4. The Embryo 5. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 6. A Saucerful Of Secrets Disc 2 (62:44) 1. Atom Heart Mother Tape Source (Stereo) 2. Introduction by Roger Waters 3. Atom Heart Mother 4. Soundcheck 5. Atom Heart Mother (reprise) ★Corrected the pitch because it was low (raised it by about 50% of a semitone)