Rush/Moving Picture Original US Mobile 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 569” released in 1992. Yes, this is RUSH’s masterpiece “MOVING PICTURES”. [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”, such as 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 have a better sound than the master tape itself… 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. [“MOVING PICTURES” where the sense of space stands out just by the detail of the master sound] “MOVING PICTURES” conveys the master sound “11 years after recording”. The sound leaves me speechless. “MOVING PICTURES” was characterized by a mix that emphasized the separation and spacing of each instrument, and its vividness was amazing. Anyway, the outline of each note is clear, the rise is sharp, and the vibe of the sound is very clear. Even when the large featured synths sound thick, they overlap and never blend together, creating a multi-layered feel. And Neil Peart’s percussion that cuts into it is also crisp and extremely three-dimensional. The sense of space is incredible, even from the intro of “Tom Sawyer.” The sizzling vibe of the synth is delicate, and the sound of the snare is also extremely delicate. The sound is finely tuned until the final moment when the ripple-like rumble spreads from the core of the hit and disappears. And it’s amazing because it’s all natural. The current remastered version also has a wonderful three-dimensional effect and vivid separation, and I didn’t have any complaints when listening to it normally, but after experiencing this work, I can’t say that. In this work, the echoes do not have the feeling of being forcibly stretched, and the three-dimensional effect does not have the feeling of being artificially emphasized. Of course, this is not about the design at the time of recording. It means that he is not influenced by the image of “MOVING PICTURES should be like this,” which took on a life of its own in later years. At the time of its release, the surprise of “What a solid drum!” eventually turned into “This should be a solid drum,” and the memories of being drunk on gorgeous synths planted an image in the public that “This synth should be thick.” Ta. This work is not a sound recreated with the image of such an engineer, but only a detailed preservation of the instrument sound itself that was blown into the master. That alone perfectly captures the tightness and three-dimensional feel. This is exactly the sound of a rare masterpiece as it was born. You can enjoy the real sound. The master sound of a famous album that has been preserved until the present day because it is a CD by “Mobile Fidelity”. Even if you want to get your hands on the actual product now, it will be difficult because it was originally produced in limited quantities. A release to let as many people as possible experience that beautiful sound. Taken from the original US Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab CD(UDCD 569) Ultradisc II CD from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab “Original Master Recording” Collection (40:12) 1. Tom Sawyer 2. Red Barchetta 3. YYZ 4. Limelight 5. The Camera Eye 6. Witch Hunt 7. Vital Signs