Pink Floyd - Piper At The Gates of Dawn Stereo Mixes [CD] Limited Compact Disc, OBI (Japan import)
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Introducing the true stereo mix of their debut album, "The Piper at the Dawn." A psychedelic soundscape unfolds. This soundscape truly embodies Pink Floyd’s quintessential sound. Pink Floyd’s 1967 debut album, "The Piper at the Dawn."
This masterpiece, led by the genius Syd Barrett, is still highly regarded by enthusiasts for its "mono" version. In the 1960s, mono mixes were crucial. Stereo mixes were generally put off, and even the artists themselves were not interested in them.
In fact, the stereo mixes released had sound images that were out of step with modern sensibilities, leading to their low evaluation by enthusiasts. However, unlike the official stereo mix, this stereo master offers a natural stereo image, enhancing the spacey Pink Floyd sound that was meant to be.
For example, on the first track, "Astronomy Domine," the drums and bass, which had previously been shifting to the left and right, now sit firmly in the center, creating a powerful sonic effect with the vocals and guitar. The chaotic and freaky "Interstellar Overdrive" is particularly effective in stereo, dramatically transforming the impression from the conventional stereo version.
The singles from the same period, "Arnold Lane" and "See Emily Play," which previously only existed in mono, are included here as bonus stereo mixes, making this a must-have! Detailed Japanese liner notes detail the situation at the time, anecdotes, and tracklist. From Eternal Grooves’ "ROCK OFF" series!
Tracks:
1. ASTRONOMY DOMINE
2. LUCIFER SAM
3. MATILDA MOTHER
4. FLAMING
5. POW R. TOC H.
6. TAKE UP THY STETHOSCOPE AND WALK
7. INTERSTELLAR OVERDRIVE
8. THE GNOME
9. CHAPTER 24
10. THE SCARECROW
11. BIKE
12. ARNOLD LAYNE
13. CANDY AND A CURRANT BUN
14. SEE EMILY PLAY
15. APPLES AND ORANGES
16. PAINTBOX