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I recently found Jethro Tull's String Quartets album while perusing Tidal's Master library. The new music is both "fresh" and "familiar" at the same time with Ian Anderson on flute with occasional vocals. I liked the album and found that it was available on vinyl so I ordered a copy. The album is likely sourced from digital, but I am grateful the new analog renaissance is supporting continued LP production.
From the gatefold LP liner notes, Ian Anderson writes: "Having the SQ (String Quartets) master recordings in place meant I could add my flute and occasional vocals prior to mixing the final results with JO's (John O'Hara, Recording Engineer) pre-mixed SQ "stems" and heading off to involve the Production Mastering finesse of Nick Watson's younger ears and much more expensive monitor speakers at Fluid Mastering in London's Goldhawk Road.
Cutting vinyl these days is a much more satisfying experience than it ever was back in the 70s. The lovingly cared-for Neumann cutting lathes may be fifty years old but are still the industry standard in the new age of vinyl which a growing number of fans embrace as their preferred listening experience these days. I am almost - almost - enthused enough to dig out my Dual or Technics turntable, SME tonearm and Shure V15 cartridges. Toss in the Tannoy 15" Monitor Golds and you have a recipe for traditional vinyl delirium and aural ecstasy or, more like, a terminally-deformed 12" disc and nasty headache to boot. Each to their own."
From the gatefold LP liner notes, Ian Anderson writes: "Having the SQ (String Quartets) master recordings in place meant I could add my flute and occasional vocals prior to mixing the final results with JO's (John O'Hara, Recording Engineer) pre-mixed SQ "stems" and heading off to involve the Production Mastering finesse of Nick Watson's younger ears and much more expensive monitor speakers at Fluid Mastering in London's Goldhawk Road.
Cutting vinyl these days is a much more satisfying experience than it ever was back in the 70s. The lovingly cared-for Neumann cutting lathes may be fifty years old but are still the industry standard in the new age of vinyl which a growing number of fans embrace as their preferred listening experience these days. I am almost - almost - enthused enough to dig out my Dual or Technics turntable, SME tonearm and Shure V15 cartridges. Toss in the Tannoy 15" Monitor Golds and you have a recipe for traditional vinyl delirium and aural ecstasy or, more like, a terminally-deformed 12" disc and nasty headache to boot. Each to their own."
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