: Alongside the original master, Wilson provided a completely new stereo remix (typically at 24/96 resolution) designed to provide better separation and clarity while remaining faithful to the 1972 spirit.
Wilson, known for his work with Porcupine Tree and prog-rock remixes, was tasked with remixing the original multi-track tapes. The result is a dramatically clearer soundscape compared to the often-dense original 1972 mix. Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
High-Resolution Analysis: Yes’s Close to the Edge (2013, FLAC 24-bit/192kHz) : Alongside the original master, Wilson provided a
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. High-Resolution Analysis: Yes’s Close to the Edge (2013,