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Joe Satriani - Crystal Planet (1998/2014) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/96kHz]
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Joe Satriani - Crystal Planet (1998/2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 67:44 minutes | 1,49 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover
"Crystal Planet" is the seventh studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on March 3, 1998 through Epic Records. The album reached No. 50 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remained on that chart for eight weeks, as well as reaching the top 100 in five other countries. "Ceremony" was released as a single, reaching No. 28 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart and notably featuring Satriani's first recorded use of a seven-string guitar, namely the Ibanez Universe. "A Train of Angels" was nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 1999 Grammy Awards; this being Satriani's ninth such nomination.
Joe Satriani always stood apart from the legions of guitar virtuosos who surfaced in the late '80s, largely because he had a sharper ear than his peers. He didn't limit himself to hard rock or heavy metal, preferring to draw in elements of pop and jazz as well. At his best, he stood head and shoulders above his peers, many of whom were his former students. However, his records were a little uneven, especially those featuring his vocals, and it seemed like he had painted himself into a corner by 1995's eponymous effort. Remarkably, moving to Epic revitalized his career. Recording wih longtime bassist Stuart Hamm and drummer Jeff Campitelli, Satriani turns in an all-instrumental record with Crystal Planet. It's an instrumental record with a difference, finding the guitarist taking more chances than ever. There are some familiar hard rock and ballad workouts, but what's astounding about the album is that it shows his technique continuing to develop and deepen, reaching into new, uncharted waters. It's his finest all-instrumental effort since Surfing With the Alien.
Tracklist:
01 - Up In The Sky
02 - House Full Of Bullets
03 - Crystal Planet
04 - Love Thing
05 - Trundrumbalind
06 - Lights Of Heaven
07 - Raspberry Jam Delta-V
08 - Ceremony
09 - With Jupiter In Mind
10 - Secret Prayer
11 - A Train Of Angels
12 - A Piece Of Liquid
13 - Psycho Monkey
14 - Time
15 - Z.Z.'s Song
When I was first told about this box set project, I suggested that we remaster the entire catalogue. I made this suggestion for two reasons.
First and most importantly, Joe’s albums were first digitized in 1987. While they were well done by the standards of the time, there have been vast improvements in digital audio since then. To achieve this goal, we started by searching through Sony’s tape vault in New York. Then, each original analog two-track tape was carefully transferred to high resolution digital using a Pacific Microsonics Model Two converter at 96k / 24bits. This produced outstanding sonic results that are closer in sound to the original mix tapes than on previous CDs. This process even reveals a few flaws, but if you have any of the original Joe Satriani CDs, you'll appreciate the improvements in sound quality in this remastered box set.
The second reason for remastering was to provide more dynamic consistency between the albums themselves. Since the advent of the CD there has been a steady increase in their volume levels. This practice started with 7” vinyl records to gain more attention when played in jukeboxes. Unfortunately, the competition continues with CDs and in extreme cases, clipping and other audible distortion is introduced when too much digital processing (limiting) is applied during mastering. My approach to this box set was to use only the smallest amount of limiting to balance the perceived levels of each song presented. This approach produces a cleaner and more dynamic presentation of the entire catalogue. It also allows the listener to move freely between the older albums and the newer ones without the need to adjust their playback volume.
Turn it up and enjoy.
First and most importantly, Joe’s albums were first digitized in 1987. While they were well done by the standards of the time, there have been vast improvements in digital audio since then. To achieve this goal, we started by searching through Sony’s tape vault in New York. Then, each original analog two-track tape was carefully transferred to high resolution digital using a Pacific Microsonics Model Two converter at 96k / 24bits. This produced outstanding sonic results that are closer in sound to the original mix tapes than on previous CDs. This process even reveals a few flaws, but if you have any of the original Joe Satriani CDs, you'll appreciate the improvements in sound quality in this remastered box set.
The second reason for remastering was to provide more dynamic consistency between the albums themselves. Since the advent of the CD there has been a steady increase in their volume levels. This practice started with 7” vinyl records to gain more attention when played in jukeboxes. Unfortunately, the competition continues with CDs and in extreme cases, clipping and other audible distortion is introduced when too much digital processing (limiting) is applied during mastering. My approach to this box set was to use only the smallest amount of limiting to balance the perceived levels of each song presented. This approach produces a cleaner and more dynamic presentation of the entire catalogue. It also allows the listener to move freely between the older albums and the newer ones without the need to adjust their playback volume.
Turn it up and enjoy.
Analyzed: Joe Satriani / Crystal Planet
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR9 -1.00 dB -10.50 dB 4:09 01-Up In The Sky
DR9 -1.00 dB -10.94 dB 5:34 02-House Full Of Bullets
DR7 -1.00 dB -10.25 dB 4:35 03-Crystal Planet
DR9 -1.00 dB -11.93 dB 3:51 04-Love Thing
DR8 -1.00 dB -11.08 dB 5:13 05-Trundrumbalind
DR8 -1.00 dB -11.47 dB 4:25 06-Lights Of Heaven
DR8 -1.00 dB -10.38 dB 5:22 07-Raspberry Jam Delta-V
DR8 -1.00 dB -10.58 dB 4:53 08-Ceremony
DR7 -1.04 dB -10.26 dB 5:47 09-With Jupiter In Mind
DR9 -1.00 dB -11.05 dB 4:28 10-Secret Prayer
DR9 -1.00 dB -10.98 dB 3:43 11-A Train Of Angels
DR10 -1.00 dB -12.62 dB 3:05 12-A Piece Of Liquid
DR8 -1.00 dB -10.60 dB 4:37 13-Psycho Monkey
DR9 -1.00 dB -11.81 dB 5:04 14-Time
DR12 -4.87 dB -21.68 dB 3:02 15-Z.Z.'s Song
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Number of tracks: 15
Official DR value: DR9
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2392 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR9 -1.00 dB -10.50 dB 4:09 01-Up In The Sky
DR9 -1.00 dB -10.94 dB 5:34 02-House Full Of Bullets
DR7 -1.00 dB -10.25 dB 4:35 03-Crystal Planet
DR9 -1.00 dB -11.93 dB 3:51 04-Love Thing
DR8 -1.00 dB -11.08 dB 5:13 05-Trundrumbalind
DR8 -1.00 dB -11.47 dB 4:25 06-Lights Of Heaven
DR8 -1.00 dB -10.38 dB 5:22 07-Raspberry Jam Delta-V
DR8 -1.00 dB -10.58 dB 4:53 08-Ceremony
DR7 -1.04 dB -10.26 dB 5:47 09-With Jupiter In Mind
DR9 -1.00 dB -11.05 dB 4:28 10-Secret Prayer
DR9 -1.00 dB -10.98 dB 3:43 11-A Train Of Angels
DR10 -1.00 dB -12.62 dB 3:05 12-A Piece Of Liquid
DR8 -1.00 dB -10.60 dB 4:37 13-Psycho Monkey
DR9 -1.00 dB -11.81 dB 5:04 14-Time
DR12 -4.87 dB -21.68 dB 3:02 15-Z.Z.'s Song
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Number of tracks: 15
Official DR value: DR9
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2392 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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