(TomP) Remaster Soft Machine 7-Feb-1971 Roundhouse, Camden AUD > Reel ? > ?? > CDR in trade > EAC > Nero > FlacFrontend (level 6) Nero spectrum analyser shows frequencies beyond 20khz, so it isn't lossy and probably has come from a reel recording. Changes Made (Nero 7): ---------- ---------- ---- Cross-mixed all tracks (60:40) - Fixed balance offset - Significantly improved the venue 'boxey' sound - Eliminated the very high low frequency noise - Instruments are clearer and better defined in the stereo field Reduced right channel by 8% to centre stereo image Applied Noise Print NR on low setting so music quality is not affected - Some noise remains but it is much better Equalisation, +2dB (mid) +6dB (Treble) Re-Tracked to match 'urich21's Set List - Had to leave some tracks combined to prevent big glitches (d.c. offset?) between tracks Edited out the very brief cut-off applause fragment between tr09 and tr10 Fixed more than 100 small glitches / thumps, a few remain that I just couldn't locate Quality: A+ performance, B+ recording quality ---------- ------- Got this CD by trade as a single track, but thanks to 'urich 21 now have the set list. The sound was thin and 'boxey' and there was very high noise, but I managed to fix most of the problems (details above). The end result is an excellent performance and much improved quality especially considering the vintage. I'd never heard the freer version just prior to Wyatt's leaving, but I have to say IMHO they were developing into a wonderful free band and it is such a shame that with such a promising future ahead, they decided to back off into fusion, so... ...Grab it as there is precious little of this great era available - Enjoy !! Elton Dean - alto sax, saxello & electric piano Mike Ratledge - Hohner pianet, organ & electric piano Hugh Hopper - bass Robert Wyatt - drums & vocals Set List - courtesy of 'urich21' thanks !! ---------- -- 05.39 IMPROV 05.07 FACELIFT 07.34 VIRTUALLY 08.27 SLIGHTLY ALL THE TIME 14.24 NEO-CALIBAN GRIDES > OUT-BLOODY-RAGEOUS 02.31 Robert Wyatt solo 01.35 EAMONN ANDREWS 12.40 ALL WHITE > KINGS AND QUEENS > TEETH 04.55 PIGLING BLAND 07.54 SLIGHTLY 9/4 SECTION > NOISETTE