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December 21, 2009
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This has always been somewhat under-rated since its release and this new MoFi SACD has to be the best it's ever sounded! Detail never even imagined is present here and the sonic balance is just about perfect. Warm, punchy and open, the mix really opens up with this release. I've listened to this ... more |
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September 25, 2009
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A considerable leap up from the harsh, blaring Blue Note SACD. This one is balanced with good depth and a much warmer, more natural sonic signature if, like most of the AP Blue Notes, rather laid back and low-level. All things considered, this is the definitive digital rendering of this great early ... more |
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September 9, 2009
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This has got to be one of Rudy's poorest efforts. Despite the excellence of the music, this SACD (and earlier RBCD issues) is not good at all. Listen to the weird, off-mic "reverb" on the opening track and what sounds like really clumsy gain-riding. Add to that a rather harsh, disembodied stereo ... more |
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September 5, 2008
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Great sense of drama in this performance, beautifully conveyed in the mulit-channel recording. Razor sharp detail, excellent dynamics and a conductor "line" that is maintained in a masterful way. MTT is really at the top of his game here. Love the way he lets the music surge and subside, clearly ... more |
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August 4, 2008
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The multi-channel format really serves this music well. The extra detail and spatial separation put you right in the middle of the mix. As to the performances, it's obvious that this is a classic session and for good reason: Miles was breaking new ground at the time. It sounds just as fresh today as ... more |
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