Pink Floyd/UK 2.12.1971 Upgrade

For some reason, Pink Floyd’s important sound source from early 1971, which has rarely been recorded, has finally arrived!Of course, this is the first sound source to appear on the label!!Pink Floyd February 12, 1971, Colchester, England. This very early performance, which was only the 4th time since the performance started in 1971, is known as an important sound source that still retains the expressive style of the previous year, but where you can feel the germ of knowledge that connects to Hakone and Pompeii from summer onwards. I’m here. The existence of recordings has been known among tapers for a long time, but since there is almost no precedent for it being made into a disc, many of the people reading this do not remember it well or have never heard it. I think it’s the day of the performance. However, overseas private labels released titles such as “UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX 2nd Gen” and “THE SECRETS OF ESSEX”, and the title “UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX 1971)” appeared, making it a secretly popular record. In Italy, it was released as a 2-LP set (!!!) as “LECTURE THEATER, UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND, FEBRUARY 12 1971″ in 2013, so all of them are suitable for beginners. It is known as a sound source for experts. …but why? As I mentioned earlier, the performance itself is a very captivating performance that can be said to be a bridge between 1970 and 1971, and there are so many things to listen to. However, for some reason, no definitive representative title has appeared so far, and even if it does appear, why is it that it is so hard to see? The reason for this may be the sound image that we get from the notation, “2nd gen”. This is because all of these sources are known as the same 2nd gen source, and higher-level sources with a Shine On image such as stereo SBD and reel-to-reel have never appeared. If you actually listen to the content, it’s quite an interesting sound source, but it would be a shame if people avoided it just because of the image in the notation. In September of this year, this infamous sauce was once again in the spotlight. In the midst of the lingering heat of summer, a very high-quality 2nd Gen tape was suddenly released online, and the powerful, scorching sound of the tape burned fans one after another as they heard the sound, muttering, “It’s 2nd Gen again!” It was burnt. According to Mr. Neonnight, who is also a familiar uploader, this 2nd gen is contained in two Maxell XLII 90 tapes, and the source is digitally transferred directly from the tape and has undergone basic remastering such as hiss reduction and hum removal. It was a great improvement over the previous 2nd gen sound. However, when I calmly examined it, I found that there was still some pitch deviation, and the sound dropout was on the same level as the previous release, so Sigma’s talented engineers have remastered this to correct this as appropriate. By correcting the slightly shaky phase shift and adjusting the waveform in every detail, we have achieved the best sound with a texture and listening comfort that surpasses the public sources.This is a 2-disc press set. This latest work is the one that has been made into a sound disc! There is a previously released version available for comparison, so I am comparing it with the previously titled “UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX 1971” (*hereinafter referred to as the “previously released version”). The listening comfort and feel of the sound are on another level. For example, “Atom Heart Mother” starts with Roger’s familiar cry “Okay, Here We Go”, but you will immediately notice that the brightness of that voice has increased by about 2 points from the previous release. Pay attention to the clarity of the on-site sound caused by the audience listening quietly, and you can see that the visibility of the sound has improved. In the middle, the two-voiced guide vocals between Dave and Roger and the theme section that is reprized afterwards emerge with a vividness that exceeds that of the previous releases, which makes it hard to believe that it is a 2nd gen song. Also, although it is not divided into individual tracks, a tuning scene is included for about 1 minute and 40 seconds after the performance, and the vivid feeling of the scene is also perfect. In “The Embryo,” the high-quality clarity of the midrange stands out even more, and the faint echo of Dave’s singing voice can be heard more clearly than on the previous release, and the mysteriously undulating ensemble behind it is even clearer. It will arrive at The intermediate part from 4:31, which is guided by a quiet bass, has a repetitive rhythm that is reminiscent of “POW R. TOC H”, and the expression has improved significantly, and as it progresses to the second half, it becomes almost 2nd gen. The breadth of the microwave will take your breath away. “Careful With That Ax, Eugene” is notable for its massive performance sound. Roger’s whispers, deep breaths, and sudden strange voices at the beginning of the song can be heard in the sound that is unique to this day, as well as the increasing movement of the rhythm after the scream and the scream of the guitar, which can be heard from 9:03 to 23. You will be able to fully feel the flickering of mental expressions that are a bit different from the previous ones in the intense drum approach. The clear upper feeling continues even on disc 2. First of all, “Astronomy Domine” had a noticeable sound fluctuation in the introduction of the previously released version, but there is no such sound here, and the sound progresses with a straight sound image without blur until the end. In addition, the strength of the sound image being clear without blurring is reflected in the strong notes that suddenly appear in places in the song, and you can feel the depth of the range in the thick core sound that does not crack. “Cymbaline” starts with a slight cut-in like the previously released version (*probably due to a tape change during recording), but after that it is fully recorded, including the skit scene in the middle. At the beginning of the skit scene, it is interesting to see the approach unique to this period in which Nick continues to beat the tom endlessly until the sound of the high heels stops, but above all, the entire venue is quiet, so the slight weak sound becomes a more reliable sound. I think you’ll be surprised by what you can hear and how the midrange has an increased sense of volume. “Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun” also has a scene that rapidly gets louder in the middle, and you can feel the heat and speed that exceeds that of the previous releases, and the cymbal that Roger strums relentlessly with a mallet in the final part has a great resonance. It feels more direct. “A Saucerful Of Secrets” becomes even more rewarding with the strange intersection of sounds and profound feeling that the four members emit at the beginning, and as the music sublimates toward the end, the fusion of slide guitar and organ creates a dazzling sound. It is full of breath, and conveys the charm of this day’s performance until the last note. As can be said in any scene, everyone will be impressed by the spacious sound image with no sound cracking even when the input level of the original sound is this high. And by the time you finish listening to it, I’m sure many of you will find yourself saying, “Is this really 2nd gen?” The Berlin performance “Berlin 1971 1st Gen” on June 5, 1971 will also be released at the same time, and both are excellent upper titles full of power and potential that overturn the image of the sound that was known up until now. It has become. In particular, this work breaks the long-misunderstood image of 2nd gen sound sources, and is a silver-plated title that is sure to cause a harsh backlash if you underestimate it just because it is 2nd gen. Please experience the wonderful sound in this work!! Lecture Theater Block 6 & 7, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, UK 12th February 1971 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(UPGRADE) Disc 1 (43:12) 1. Atom Heart Mother 2. The Embryo 3. Careful With That Ax, Eugene Disc 2 (53:35) 1. Astronomy Domine 2. Cymbaline 3. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 4. A Saucerful Of Secrets