{"title":"Modern Audio","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Records by Modern Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6856\/0166\/files\/Modern_Audio_logo.gif?v=1776851919\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover The Brilliance Quality Sound Records - Explore LP Records, Crystal Discs, and UHQCDs New R\u003cspan\u003eeleases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-info banners\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-info-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte des\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover what's missing in your music library for Modern Audio's audiophile-quality sound releases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zhao-cong-sound-of-china-dance-in-the-moon","title":"Zhao Cong - Sound of China - Dance In The Moon [UHQCD]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackorder for\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhao Cong - Sound of China - Dance In the Moon (Pipa Album) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Import - UHQ-CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a leading Pipa performer in China, Zhao Cong is known for her unique style, which blends the classic and the modern in grace and harmony. 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Secondly, the project has brought together both Chinese musicians and Western producers to create a superb blend of world music which combines Eastern and Western cultures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7NaJ-ePq_w4?si=rXcGpMZXocGbkRAw\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum: Zhao Cong - Sound of China - Dance In The Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: Modern Records - MCD3101UHQ\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFormat: UHQCD, CD, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, UHQCD (Ultimate High-Quality CD), Reissue\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Hong Kong\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 7 Aug 2015\u003cbr\u003eGenre:    Folk, World, \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoon Light on Spring River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbush On All Sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese Beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong of Horse Herding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerdsman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Sky of West Region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDance In the Moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Rainy Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimeless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent Me A Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior Crystal Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltimate High-Quality CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXRCD-Like Luxury Digipak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayable on conventional CD players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ultimate High-Quality CD Format (UHQCD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany years have passed since the birth of the Audio Compact Disc (CD) back in 1982. 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The group was originally created on the Japanese island of Sado, where a group of young men and women gathered to follow the ideals of Den Tagayasu. Since then Ondekoza has expanded across Japan and the rest of the world, popularizing taiko along the way. They are widely recognized as one of groups to have set the groundwork for taiko as a performance art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its forty-plus year history, Ondekoza has been influential in spreading and popularizing taiko, particularly outside of Japan. Many of the pieces arranged by Ondekoza have been incorporated into the repertoire of taiko groups around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOndekoza continually pursues greater means of expression through the use of taiko drums. By trimming the performance of all that is excessive, and playing to the limit of physical capabilities, Ondekoza believes that the sound of the drum alone is capable of striking a powerful impression. 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Higher precision disc manufacturing: Reduces errors and noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples and Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Audiophile releases: Crystal Disc CDs are often used for special editions or re-releases of classic albums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Classical music: The format's clarity suits intricate classical compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. High-end audio collections: Audiophiles seek Crystal Disc CDs for their superior sound quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Disc is manufactured by the largest CD factory in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Crystal Sound - Ultimate High-Quality Sound - Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan - Japan Import -  Crystal Disc CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56913527439738,"sku":"M074A-XGL","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6856\/0166\/files\/M074A-XGL_cover-front_600x600_32962a03-4afc-4e96-a6ea-e69a469a454c.png?v=1779383303"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6856\/0166\/collections\/Modern_Audio_logo.gif?v=1776852137","url":"https:\/\/www.thesoundoftape.com\/collections\/modern-audio.oembed","provider":"The Sound Of Tape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}