{"product_id":"cirrus-lands-end-reel-tape","title":"Cirrus - Lands End [Reel Tape]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cirrus album titled Lands End is available as a premium, audiophile-grade reel-to-reel tape released by Opus 3 Records. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirrus was started in 1992 reaching it's present form in 1997 which comprises two acoustic guitars, tenor and soprano saxophones, didgeridoo, melodica, double bass and percussion, here playing their own compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis somewhat unconventional line-up of instrumentation was brought about by the individual musicians needs to break away from the accepted norms associated with jazz, pop and rock - fields in which all of the group have already had considerable experiences - and give range to their musical creativity in composition, musical expression, improvisation and indisputable talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbum: Cirrus - Lands End\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Opus 3 Records - AMC-19803\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Reel Tape, 15ips, ¼\", 2-Track, Stereo, Reissue, 10.5\" NAB Reel, CCIR or NAB Eq., Import\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Sweden\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1992\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz  \u003cbr\u003eStyle: Chamber, Solo instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Leaves\u003cbr\u003e2. November\u003cbr\u003e3. Suspect Sustain\u003cbr\u003e4. Rain\u003cbr\u003e5. O Ango Tango\u003cbr\u003e6. Lands End\u003cbr\u003e7. But Still...Song for V\u003cbr\u003e8. 9 Circles\u003cbr\u003e9. Dragon Song\u003cbr\u003e10. Untitled\u003cbr\u003e11. To Monika\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog Master Reel Tape Copies of the original album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPARS Code: AAA - analogue die-hards finally have access to some high-quality analogue reference material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced and Mastered By Jan-Eric Persson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent Swedish record company Opus 3 were formed in 1976 by Jan-Eric Persson. They specialise in audiophile recordings of acoustic jazz, blues, folk and classical music, and their focus is very much on great music played by great musicians in great acoustic spaces - unique in offering quarter-inch tape copies of their analogue tape masters, with around 50 titles available spanning solo piano, wind ensembles, orchestral, classical guitar, jazz (classic, modern and swing) and world music, as well as four ‘sampler’ compilation albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan-Eric’s aim is to provide the listener with the closest possible recreation of the feeling and atmosphere that everyone experienced at the moment of recording. All forms of artifice and electronic manipulation that could change the natural sound are avoided — so there’s no EQ, no compression, and no studio sessions with multiple pan-potted mics and digital reverb!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReel Tape Production Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1st Generation Reel Tape Duplication from the Original Master Tape\u003cbr\u003eLimited Reel Tape Production Run of only 50 Total\u003cbr\u003eAnalogue Reel Tape (AAA) from original master tape recordings\u003cbr\u003e10.5\" Metal Reel Spool\u003cbr\u003eEQ Curve: IEC\/CCIR (35uS)\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 2-track, 1\/4\" at 38 cm\/s (15ips)\u003cbr\u003eProduction: The duplication in-house, Sweden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Reel Tape Duplication: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shortest and best possible signal path, without any conversions. To cater for the needs of people for whom only the best is good enough and demand the ultimate in sound perfection, Opus 3 Records is now introducing open-reel master copies of our albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current Opus 3 Records catalogue contains 50 titles that have been strictly analogue-recorded and preserved. The last recording was Eric Bibb´s album \"Just like love\" recorded in autumn 2000. All tapes are copied 'by hand', track by track, with all Mastering corrections made with meticulous calibration and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Reel Tape Production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modified Technics RS-1500 for the playback of the master reel tape. The Technics RS-1500 open-reel tape recorder is world-renowned as one of the best for playback. However, it is specially modified to achieve the best possible sound quality playback, where Telefunken M-28 is used for the recording of master reel tape copy. This tape recorder has been used for the recording of all of Opus 3 Records master recordings since 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Limited Production Run of only 50 Reel Tape Copies Worldwide. Master Reel Tape Order On-Demand: Always Brand New and Freshly Made Duplication Copy - Each Reel Tape is made upon order and is delivered in approximately 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll rights reserved - phonographic manufacturer and registered owner of the work. Unless specific permits are prohibited, duplication, hire-lease, loan and use of this phonographic support for public performance and broadcasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll image and audio content is used by permission of the copyright holders or their agents, and\/or according to fair dealing as per the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic For Life | Audiophile Quality Master Reel Tape | This is our greatest music passion: Anyone who loves music wants not just to hear it, but to experience it - www.thesoundoftape.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opus 3 Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56759801577850,"sku":"AMC-19803","price":399.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6856\/0166\/files\/Opus-3-Records_600x600_reel_tape_cover.png?v=1774961013","url":"https:\/\/www.thesoundoftape.com\/uk\/products\/cirrus-lands-end-reel-tape","provider":"The Sound Of Tape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}