HEY THERE (Jerry Ross/Richard Adler) 5’35 MOON RIVER (Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer) 6’52 THE GYPSY (Billy Reid) 5’30 SE TODOS FOSSEM IGUAIS A VOÇÊ (Antonio Carlos Jobim/Vinicius De Moraes) 4’15
Side B
THIS IS ALL I ASK (Gordon Jenkins) 7’08 ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL (Arthur Altman/Jack Lawrence) 7’00 THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE (Johnny Mandel/Paul Francis Webster) 5’36
Conceived, recorded and produced by: Giulio Cesare Ricci Recorded at Hotel Il Castello - Palazzo di Scoto di Semifonte Certaldo Alto (Fi) November 2016 Recording assistant: Paola Liberato Valve microphones: Neumann U47, U48, M49 Mike pre-amplifiers, cables (line, microphone, supply): Signoricci Recorded using Ampex ATR 102 76 cm/sec 1/2 inch Photos by: Michela Del Forno A&R and Il Castello property manager: Alfred Kramer. As no editing has been made, all the tracks on this record are heard as they were performed
The protagonists of this album are Scott Hamilton - sax, Paolo Birro - piano, Aldo Zunino - bass, Alfred Kramer - drums Ballads for Audiophiles is part of the musical projects realized in Certaldo Alto (FI) in the ancient cellar of Palazzo di Scoto di Semifonte. To enhance the fascinating acoustics of this place, Giulio Cesare Ricci used the Signoricci's analog and valve system. Legendary original Neumann tube microphones U47, U48, M49 were used for recording Recorded in Stereo DSD on Pyramix using dCS A/D and D/A converters The tracks have been performed from start to finish without sound manipulation, neither equalization, nor reverb, nor compression and expansion...but natural sound with true timbre, no editing (no musical montages). The "Signoricci", this is his nickname in the audiophile world, does not work with support microphones that magnify individual instruments as if under a magnifying glass, but with his beloved Neumann tube microphones which he positions himself to create a sound field natural. In this recording all this has succeeded so well that one has the sensation of participating in a live concert. The musicians position themselves on an imaginary stage keeping a certain distance from the listener. The speakers seem to fade. It takes a moment to get used to this relatively low-impact performance compared to ordinary recordings. But we don't have to wait long before discovering his fascination, a fascination that creates a living sound cosmos and that gives importance to the whole instead of clearly separating the instruments from each other. Even the sound of the saxophone, despite being decisive, is always velvety and never tends to be too loud. Spontaneously the volume rises, but it does not annoy and is not intrusive. This album will make many listeners happy, both musically and tonally. As announced, a quiet pace was foreseen for the ballad. Fast beats or high-pitched sounds weren't on the agenda. Hamilton's sounds are neat, soft and his accompanists follow him discreetly, with the exception of a few small solos. So standards like "Moon River", "All Or Nothing" or "The Shadow Of Your Smile" spread a relaxed club atmosphere.
Signoricci Vinyl / LIMITED EDITION / stereo / Pure Analogue Recording / Pure Analogue Cutting / One-Stage Pressing Process / 45 rpm / 180 g. / Special One Sided Series / Heavy Quality Sleeves
Marco Fornaciari: Maestro Concertatore e violino solista fonè ensemble
Signoricci Vinyl / LIMITED EDITION / stereo / Pure Analogue Recording / Pure Analogue Cutting / One-Stage Pressing Process / 33 rpm / 200 g. / Special One Sided Series / Heavy Quality Sleeves / Printed in Japan
La masterizzazione per il Vinile Vasco Rossi - Va bene, va bene così è stata effettuata da Giulio Cesare Ricci utilizzando il sistema Signoricci interamente analogico e valvolare. Il Master è stato realizzato con Ampex ATR 102, 2 tracce, 1/2 pollice, 76 cm/sec.
Salvatore Accardo: violinistra e direttore Orchestra da Camera Italiana
Signoricci Vinyl/ LIMITED EDITION / Stereo / Printed in Japan / Pure Analogue Recording / Pure Analogue Cutting / Cutting Machine / One-Stage Pressing Process / 45 rpm / 200 g. / Heavy Quality Sleeves
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