SHIRLEY HORN - SOFTLY
DELUXE double-disc 45 rpm 180g vinyl
This exceptional recording of a remarkable interpretation captures the reflective mood of the late-night intimacy of the recording sessions. Shirley Horn’s performances here, surrounded by devoted friends, protected from the time-is-money anxiety and the clinical ambiance of commercial recording studios, is more introspective and emotionally intense than anything she has recorded before. The recording is so remarkable, the sheer beauty of her sound will warm your heart.
Yes, it's again something special for audiophiles, where the Original Recording Format is Master Tape. The 2xHD proprietary mastering provides a unique listening experience as the process digs deep in original recordings to bring out all hidden information, without altering the music in any way, uncovering and bringing out nuances, warmth, depth of field and even the air around the musicians.
The mastering chain consists of a selection of high-end vacuum tube equipment, and the recording was carefully selected for the quality of its recording and interpretation and that the high resolution mastering was done using the 2xHD system. Created by producer/studio owner André Perry and prize-winning audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme, in collaboration with several high-end audio equipment manufacturers, the 2xHD music remastering system combines the best of analog sound quality with state-of-the-art sound recording technology – a ‘Back to the Future’ approach. Each musical project is treated with individual attention to the choice of equipment. In the case of an original master audio open tapes is an accurate and musical mastering, earning recognition from peers and from the specialised trade publications around the world.
All releases breathtaking audiophile sound quality recordings by the renowned René Laflamme of 2xHD.
Deluxe Edition Features:
- AAA Audiophile Pressing
- Mastering on Nagra Equipment by René Laflamme
- Cut All Analog by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering on Tube-Cutting Equipment
- Gatefold Jacket
- Made In Canada
Series: AAA Deluxe Edition
Sourced from first-generation AAA recordings without any digital corruption. 2xHD mastering on Nagra Equipment by René Laflamme. Cut all analog at Bernie Grundman Mastering, on tube cutting equipment.
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2xHD Vinyl Deluxe Edition - Canada Import.
