Yellow Magic Orchestra / Studio Albums Collection [Hi-Res] [HDtracks]
Формат записи/Источник записи: [TR24][OF]
Наличие водяных знаков: Нет
Издание: Remastered
Год издания/переиздания диска: 2018(reissue)
Жанр: Electronic,Synth-Pop
Издатель (лейбл): Sony Music Direct
Продолжительность: 06:47:10
Наличие сканов в содержимом раздачи: Только обложка альбома
Контейнер: FLAC (*.flac)
Тип рипа: tracks
Разрядность: 24/96
Формат: PCM
Количество каналов: 2.0
Источник (релизер): https://www.hdtracks.com/music/artist/view/id/27416/
Оркестр: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Композитор: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Дирижер: Yellow Magic Orchestra
Треклист:
Yellow Magic Orchestra (US Version)(1978)
Tracklist
1. Computer Game "Theme from The Circus" (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
2. Firecracker (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
3. Simoon (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
4. Cosmic Surfin' (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
5. Computer Game "Theme From The Invader" (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
6. Yellow Magic (Tong Poo) (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
7. La Femme Chinoise (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
8. Bridge Over Troubled Music (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
9. Mad Pierrot (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
Cover
Quality Control Log
foobar2000 1.4.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-11-19 21:32:12
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Analyzed: Yellow Magic Orchestra / Yellow Magic Orchestra (US Version)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR11 -0.10 dB -13.85 dB 1:47 01-Computer Game "Theme from The Circus"
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.72 dB 4:50 02-Firecracker
DR8 -0.10 dB -10.00 dB 6:27 03-Simoon
DR7 -0.10 dB -9.23 dB 4:27 04-Cosmic Surfin'
DR11 -0.10 dB -15.02 dB 1:02 05-Computer Game "Theme From The Invader"
DR8 -0.10 dB -10.10 dB 6:17 06-Yellow Magic (Tong Poo)
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.50 dB 5:56 07-La Femme Chinoise
DR10 -0.10 dB -11.74 dB 1:18 08-Bridge Over Troubled Music
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.17 dB 4:04 09-Mad Pierrot
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Number of tracks: 9
Official DR value: DR9
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 3176 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Solid State Survivor (1979)
Tracklist
1. Technopolis (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
2. Absolute Ego Dance (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
3. Rydeen (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
4. Castalia (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
5. Behind the Mask (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
6. Day Tripper (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
7. Insomnia (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
8. Solid State Survivor (2018 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
Cover
Quality Control Log
foobar2000 1.4.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-11-19 21:31:55
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Analyzed: Yellow Magic Orchestra / Solid State Survivor
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR7 -0.10 dB -7.57 dB 4:15 01-Technopolis
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.52 dB 4:37 02-Absolute Ego Dance
DR7 -0.10 dB -7.90 dB 4:26 03-Rydeen
DR8 -0.10 dB -11.02 dB 3:31 04-Castalia
DR7 -0.10 dB -7.90 dB 3:37 05-Behind the Mask
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.27 dB 2:41 06-Day Tripper
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.97 dB 4:58 07-Insomnia
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.46 dB 3:58 08-Solid State Survivor
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Number of tracks: 8
Official DR value: DR7
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 3038 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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After Service (live 1983)
Tracklist
1. Propaganda ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
2. Tong Poo ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
3 .Behind The Mask ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
4. Solid State Survivor ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
5. La Femme Chinoise ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
6. Ongaku ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
7. Focus ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
8. Ballet ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
9. Wild Ambitions ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
10. Kai-Koh ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
11. Expecting Rivers ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
12. See-Through ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
13. Key ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
14. Technopolis ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
15. Rydeen ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
16. You've Got To Help Yourself ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
17. Kageki Na Syukujo ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
18. Kimi Ni Mune Kyun - Uwaki Na Vacances ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
19. Firecracker ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
Cover
Quality Control Log
foobar2000 1.4.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-11-19 21:31:02
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Analyzed: Yellow Magic Orchestra / After Service ((live 1983) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR9 -0.10 dB -11.32 dB 1:54 01-Propaganda ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.26 dB 5:06 02-Tong Poo ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 0.00 dB -8.66 dB 4:34 03-Behind The Mask ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR8 -0.10 dB -8.95 dB 4:09 04-Solid State Survivor ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.83 dB 5:03 05-La Femme Chinoise ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR8 -0.10 dB -8.82 dB 3:27 06-Ongaku ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR8 -0.10 dB -8.62 dB 3:47 07-Focus ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR8 -0.10 dB -8.75 dB 4:38 08-Ballet ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.30 dB 5:15 09-Wild Ambitions ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.36 dB 4:10 10-Kai-Koh ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.13 dB 4:48 11-Expecting Rivers ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -7.97 dB 3:40 12-See-Through ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.10 dB 4:29 13-Key ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.15 dB 4:14 14-Technopolis ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -7.67 dB 4:04 15-Rydeen ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -7.70 dB 4:15 16-You've Got To Help Yourself ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.22 dB 4:22 17-Kageki Na Syukujo ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR7 -0.10 dB -7.95 dB 4:32 18-Kimi Ni Mune Kyun - Uwaki Na Vacances ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.44 dB 6:03 19-Firecracker ) ((live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
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Number of tracks: 19
Official DR value: DR7
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 3112 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Naughty Boys (1983)
Tracklist
1. Kimi Ni Mune Kyun - Uwaki Na Vacances (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
2. Expected Way (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
3. Focus (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
4. Ongaku (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
5. Opened My Eyes (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
6. You've Got To Help Yourself ) ((Short Instrumental Version) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
7. Lotus Love (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
8. Kai-Koh (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
9. Expecting Rivers (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
10. Wild Ambitions (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
Cover
Quality Control Log
foobar2000 1.4.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-11-19 21:31:26
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Analyzed: Yellow Magic Orchestra / Naughty Boys (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR7 -0.10 dB -7.89 dB 4:08 01-Kimi Ni Mune Kyun - Uwaki Na Vacances (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.54 dB 4:36 02-Expected Way (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR7 -0.09 dB -7.55 dB 3:43 03-Focus (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.73 dB 3:26 04-Ongaku (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR7 -0.09 dB -8.38 dB 3:42 05-Opened My Eyes (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR6 -0.10 dB -8.11 dB 0:30 06-You've Got To Help Yourself ) ((Short Instrumental Version) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.43 dB 4:07 07-Lotus Love (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.04 dB 4:29 08-Kai-Koh (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR7 -0.10 dB -7.64 dB 4:40 09-Expecting Rivers (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR7 -0.09 dB -8.80 dB 5:12 10-Wild Ambitions (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
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Number of tracks: 10
Official DR value: DR7
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2763 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Service (1983)
Tracklist
1. Limbo (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
2. S.E.T.-1 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
3. The Madmen (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
4. S.E.T.-2 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
5. Chinese Whispers (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
6. S.E.T.-3 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
7. You've Got To Help Yourself (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
8. S.E.T. + YMO (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
9. Shadows On The Ground (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
10. S.E.T.-4 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
11. See Through (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
12. S.E.T. Muramatsuri (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
13. Perspective (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
14. S.E.T.-5 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
Cover
Quality Control Log
foobar2000 1.4.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-11-19 21:31:47
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Analyzed: Yellow Magic Orchestra / Service (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR6 -0.10 dB -7.63 dB 3:32 01-Limbo (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR11 -0.10 dB -16.46 dB 4:23 02-S.E.T.-1 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR7 -0.10 dB -7.99 dB 4:42 03-The Madmen (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR10 -0.10 dB -14.09 dB 1:24 04-S.E.T.-2 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.29 dB 4:30 05-Chinese Whispers (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR15 -0.10 dB -20.04 dB 4:17 06-S.E.T.-3 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.24 dB 4:44 07-You've Got To Help Yourself (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR10 -0.10 dB -15.18 dB 5:54 08-S.E.T. + YMO (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR6 -0.05 dB -7.92 dB 4:22 09-Shadows On The Ground (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR11 -0.10 dB -13.60 dB 3:26 10-S.E.T.-4 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR7 -0.10 dB -7.71 dB 3:39 11-See Through (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR13 -0.10 dB -17.81 dB 4:09 12-S.E.T. Muramatsuri (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.36 dB 5:16 13-Perspective (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
DR10 -0.10 dB -13.52 dB 0:47 14-S.E.T.-5 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
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Number of tracks: 14
Official DR value: DR9
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2585 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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×∞Multiplies (1980)
Tracklist
1.Jingle "Y.M.O." (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
2.Nice Age (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
3.Snakeman Show 1 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
4.Tighten Up ) ((Japanese Gentlemen Stand Up Please!) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
5.Snakeman Show 2 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
6.Here We Go Again Tighten Up (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
7.Snakeman Show 3 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
8.Citizens of Science (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
9.Snakeman Show 4 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
10.Multiplies / The Magnificent Seven (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
11.Snakeman Show 5 (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
12.The End of Asia (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
Cover
Quality Control Log
foobar2000 1.4.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-11-19 21:31:18
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Analyzed: Yellow Magic Orchestra / Multiplies
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR10 -0.10 dB -11.29 dB 0:21 01-Jingle "Y.M.O."
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.15 dB 3:47 02-Nice Age
DR17 -0.10 dB -19.33 dB 1:56 03-Snakeman Show 1
DR8 0.00 dB -9.01 dB 3:42 04-Tighten Up )
DR16 -1.29 dB -20.46 dB 2:06 05-Snakeman Show 2
DR7 -0.10 dB -9.36 dB 1:07 06-Here We Go Again Tighten Up
DR12 -3.05 dB -17.95 dB 1:26 07-Snakeman Show 3
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.91 dB 4:29 08-Citizens of Science
DR11 -0.10 dB -15.89 dB 2:09 09-Snakeman Show 4
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.69 dB 2:56 10-Multiplies / The Magnificent Seven
DR11 -1.10 dB -14.33 dB 3:45 11-Snakeman Show 5
DR8 -0.10 dB -10.68 dB 1:35 12-The End of Asia
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Number of tracks: 12
Official DR value: DR10
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2898 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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BGM (1981)
Tracklist
1.Ballet (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
2.Music Plans (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
3.Rap Phenomena (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
4.Happy End (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
5.1000 Knives (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
6.Cue (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
7.U T (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
8.Camouflage (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
9.Mass (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
10.Loom (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
Cover
Quality Control Log
foobar2000 1.4.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-11-19 21:31:12
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Analyzed: Yellow Magic Orchestra / BGM
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR8 -0.09 dB -8.94 dB 4:34 01-Ballet
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.25 dB 4:34 02-Music Plans
DR8 -0.10 dB -8.93 dB 4:33 03-Rap Phenomena
DR11 -0.10 dB -12.99 dB 4:33 04-Happy End
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.29 dB 5:23 05-1000 Knives
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.64 dB 4:33 06-Cue
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.49 dB 4:34 07-U T
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.35 dB 4:34 08-Camouflage
DR8 -0.01 dB -9.41 dB 4:32 09-Mass
DR9 -0.10 dB -14.37 dB 5:21 10-Loom
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Number of tracks: 10
Official DR value: DR8
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2505 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Public Pressure (live 1980)
Tracklist
1.Rydeen ) ((Live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
2.Solid State Survivor ) ((Live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
3.Tong Poo ) ((Live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
4.The End of Asia ) ((Live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
5.Cosmic Surfin' ) ((Live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
6.Day Tripper ) ((Live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
7.Radio Junk ) ((Live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
8.La Femme Chinoise ) ((Live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
9.Back in Tokio ) ((Live) [2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering])
Cover
Quality Control Log
foobar2000 1.4.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-11-19 21:31:36
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Analyzed: Yellow Magic Orchestra / Public Pressure
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR7 -0.10 dB -8.54 dB 5:15 01-Rydeen )
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.47 dB 4:04 02-Solid State Survivor )
DR6 -0.10 dB -8.09 dB 6:57 03-Tong Poo )
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.89 dB 6:21 04-The End of Asia )
DR7 0.00 dB -8.52 dB 4:47 05-Cosmic Surfin' )
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.70 dB 2:47 06-Day Tripper )
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.78 dB 4:21 07-Radio Junk )
DR8 0.00 dB -9.04 dB 6:21 08-La Femme Chinoise )
DR14 -2.43 dB -19.86 dB 1:53 09-Back in Tokio )
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Number of tracks: 9
Official DR value: DR8
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2985 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Technodelic (1981)
Tracklist
1.Pure Jam (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
2.Neue Tanz (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
3.Stairs (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
4.Seoul Music (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
5.Light in Darkness (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
6.Taiso (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
7.Gradated Grey (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
8.Key (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
9.Prologue (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
10.Epilogue (2019 Bob Ludwig Remastering)
Cover
Quality Control Log
[pre]foobar2000 1.4.8 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-11-19 21:32:04
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Analyzed: Yellow Magic Orchestra / Technodelic
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR6 -0.10 dB -7.78 dB 4:30 01-Pure Jam
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.67 dB 4:59 02-Neue Tanz
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.05 dB 4:15 03-Stairs
DR7 -0.09 dB -8.48 dB 4:46 04-Seoul Music
DR7 -0.10 dB -8.44 dB 3:40 05-Light in Darkness
DR6 -0.09 dB -7.06 dB 4:21 06-Taiso
DR9 -0.10 dB -10.35 dB 5:33 07-Gradated Grey
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.19 dB 4:36 08-Key
DR11 -0.10 dB -13.40 dB 2:32 09-Prologue
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.58 dB 4:22 10-Epilogue
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Number of tracks: 10
Official DR value: DR7
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2839 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Об исполнителе (группе)
The trailblazing force behind the emergence of the Japanese techno-pop sound of the late '70s, Yellow Magic Orchestra remains a seminal influence on contemporary electronic music -- hugely popular both at home and abroad, their pioneering use of synthesizers, sequencers and drum machines places them second only to Kraftwerk as innovators of today's electronic culture. YMO was formed in Tokyo in 1978 by keyboardist Ryuichi Sakamoto, who at the time was working on his debut solo LP; among his collaborators was drummer Yukihiro Takahashi, himself also a solo performer as well as a member of the art rock group the Sadistic Mika Band. The third member, bassist Haruomi Hosono, boasted an even more impressive discography, including four solo records as well as a number of production credits. Agreeing to join forces as Yellow Magic Orchestra, the trio soon debuted with a self-titled LP influenced largely by the robotic iconography of Germany's Kraftwerk; 1979's Solid State Survivor heralded a quantum leap in their sound, with stronger songs and a more focused use of electronic tools, complete with English lyrics by Chris Mosdell. While 1980's Xoo Multiplies was at best a mixed bag including comedy skits and two different covers of the Archie Bell & the Drells classic "Tighten Up," Public Pressure captured YMO performing live. Their two 1981 releases, BGM and Technodelic, both delved deeper into synth pop, exploring new stylistic territory anticipating the individual musicians' subsequent solo projects. Service, from 1983, again offered skits, this time courtesy of the theatrical troupe S.E.T. Following the ambitious Naughty Boys and another live record, After Service, Yellow Magic Orchestra disbanded at the peak of their popularity, with its members wishing to revive their respective solo careers. Sakamoto enjoyed the highest visibility of the YMO alumni -- a noted film composer, he gained his greatest exposure co-writing the Academy Award-winning score to the 1987 film The Last Emperor. Hosono also pursued film music as well as ambient projects, while Takahashi enjoyed an eclectic and experimental return to his rock roots. By the 1990s, YMO was cited regularly as a pioneer of ambient house music, resulting in the release of the remix album Hi-Tech/No Crime. The original trio then reunited in 1993, recording the LP Technodon before again going their separate ways. ~ Jason Ankeny