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Chris Squire’s bass is the heart of Yes. In this high-res format, the "growl" of his tone has a physical weight. It anchors the complex time signatures without overwhelming the mix. The Vocal Harmony
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In 2013, Steven Wilson was tasked with remixing the original multi-track tapes. His approach was surgical yet respectful. Sonic Improvements
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You can finally "place" Steve Howe’s sitar-guitar and Chris Squire’s Rickenbacker in a distinct 3D soundstage. 🎹 The Steven Wilson Magic
The 12-string acoustic guitars have a crystalline shimmer that was previously muffled in older digital transfers. In this high-res format, the "growl" of his
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