Here are a few options for your post, depending on the vibe you want to set. These drafts highlight the technical "holy grail" status of the 2013 Steven Wilson remix and the massive FLAC 24-192 resolution.
Option 1: The Audiophile's Perspective (Detailed & Enthusiastic)
Headline: Close to the Edge: The Ultimate Sonic Experience? 🎹✨
If you think you’ve heard Yes - Close To The Edge, think again. Spinning the 2013 Steven Wilson Remix in FLAC 24-192 is like seeing a classic painting after it's been professionally restored.
Wilson went back to the original 16-track masters to pull out clarity that we haven’t heard since 1972. In this hi-res format:
The "I Get Up, I Get Down" organ section feels like it's physically in the room with you.
Chris Squire’s bass is tight, punchy, and loses that "bloat" found in older remasters.
Bill Bruford's snare hits with the "rifle report" precision Wilson intended.
This isn't just a "cleaner" version; it's a more spacious, immersive journey through prog-rock's greatest masterpiece. If your gear can handle the 24-bit/192kHz bitrate, this is the definitive way to listen. Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
#YesBand #ProgRock #Audiophile #StevenWilson #HiResAudio #CloseToTheEdge Option 2: Short & Punchy (Social Media Ready) Headline: Total Mass Retain... in 24-192. 🎧🔥
Just revisited Yes - Close To The Edge (2013 Steven Wilson Remix) in full FLAC 24-192 and my mind is officially blown (again).
Steven Wilson somehow managed to make a 50-year-old album sound like it was recorded yesterday without losing any of that vintage analog magic. The instrument separation is unreal—you can practically hear the wood of Steve Howe’s guitar and the air in Jon Anderson’s lungs.
Is this the greatest prog album of all time? In this resolution, it’s hard to argue otherwise.
#NowSpinning #Yes #ProgRock #HighResAudio #StevenWilsonRemix Key Facts to Include (for Context) Close To The Edge (Steven Wilson Remix) – Jason Warburg
Yes - Close To The Edge - 2013 (FLAC 24-192) release is a highly regarded audiophile edition, primarily known for being the first entry in the band's "Definitive Edition" series remixed by Steven Wilson Key Technical Specifications Resolution: 24-bit / 192kHz (and 24-bit / 96kHz for specific mixes). Primary Format:
FLAC (audiophile downloads) and LPCM (on Blu-ray/DVD-A physical media).
Remixed from original multitrack tapes and flat transfers from the original master tape. ProStudioMasters Version Breakdown Here are a few options for your post,
The 2013 high-resolution files typically offer three distinct ways to experience the album: Original Stereo Mix (24-192):
A high-resolution flat transfer from the original 1972 master tape, preserving the original sound with maximum clarity. 2013 Stereo Remix (24-96):
Remixed by Steven Wilson to bring out individual instrumental and vocal clarity while staying faithful to the original spirit. 5.1 Surround Mix (24-96):
Available on the Blu-ray and DVD-A physical versions, also handled by Wilson, providing a greater sense of space. Additional Content in the 2013 Series
Digital and physical versions from this 2013 release often include high-resolution bonus material: Instrumental Versions: 24-bit / 96kHz stereo instrumental mixes of the full album. Bonus Tracks:
New mixes of "America" and early rough assemblies of the title track. UK Vinyl Transfer:
A 24-bit / 96kHz "needle-drop" transfer of an original A1/B1 UK vinyl pressing. Artwork & Notes:
The physical editions included a 20-page booklet with new liner notes by Sid Smith and unreleased Roger Dean artwork. 🎹✨ If you think you’ve heard Yes -
This version is widely considered the definitive way to listen to the album due to its use of high-resolution digital transfers from analogue sources and the meticulous remixing by Steven Wilson. You can find these high-resolution downloads on sites like ProStudioMasters to the more recent 2025 Super Deluxe Edition
A common question: Isn't the 2013 edition just a re-issue? While Steven Wilson’s famous 5.1 surround remix of Close to the Edge came later (2014), the 2013 stereo FLAC 24-192 release coincided with a broader industry shift toward “audiophile-grade” catalog downloads. It is often sourced from a fresh, high-resolution transfer done by engineer Isao Kikuchi (for the Japanese SHM-SACD release) or directly from the Atlantic master tapes.
Unlike the 1994 “Expanded Edition” (brickwalled), the 2013 high-res version retains the original dynamic range. Analysis tools like the DR (Dynamic Range) Database often rate this 24-192 transfer with scores of DR12 or higher, whereas most CDs hover around DR8. That means the quiet parts are quiet, the loud parts are pristine, and the music has room to breathe.
You cannot just double-click this file in Windows Media Player or iTunes and expect it to work properly (or at all). Because it is a high-resolution FLAC, you need specific tools.
What changes when you actually listen to the 2013 FLAC 24-192 version via a good DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) and headphones or speakers? Everything.
To understand this release, you have to understand the source. In 2013, the label Panegyric released the album in various formats (CD, DVD-Audio, and Blu-Ray). This review pertains to the high-resolution files sourced from those discs.
Unlike the original CD releases, which could sound thin or brittle, and the later 1994 remasters, which some find a bit "bright" or harsh on the high hats, the 2013 remaster was handled with extreme care. It utilizes the original stereo mix, meaning it doesn't suffer from the "modernized" drum sounds or awkward panning that plague some 5.1 remixes. It is the album as you remember it, only clearer.
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