Zhao Cong Sound of China Dance In the Moon (Pipa Album) 45RPM One-Step Half-Speed Mastered (2 LP)

One-Step 180g Ultimate Hi Quality Virgin Vinyl LP!
Double 45RPM!
Half-Speed Mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios!
Lowest Surface Noise & More Detail & Dynamics!
Numbered & Limited to 2,000!
The pipa is one of the oldest Chinese instruments. The name "Pipa" originally refers to two fingering techniques. The two Chinese characters "pi" and "pa" stand for plucking the strings forward and backward respectively. Due to its perfect temperament, wide dynamic range, bright timbre and rich expressiveness, the pipa is considered the most beautiful and expressive of all Chinese folk music instruments.
As the leading pipa interpreter in China, Zhao Cong is known for her unique style, which combines classical and modern in grace and harmony. Her innovative and dynamic playing reveals her unmistakable versatility and ingenuity. All songs played by Zhao Cong on this album were written by the Chinese composer Ma Jiu Yue. His love of traditional Chinese music and his natural talent make it clear why his compositions touch our hearts. In addition to the beautiful composition of the songs, the production of this album itself also holds some very interesting stories. First, the music caught the attention of the highly experienced and esteemed Danish sound engineer Hans Nielsen, who not only owns the largest private recording studio in Denmark, but has also produced and recorded thousands of albums. Secondly, the project has brought together both Chinese musicians and Western producers to create a great mix of world music that blends Eastern and Western culture. The combination of these two different cultures has produced an extremely powerful and exotic musical panorama.
Modern Audio has released the album as Crystal Disc, UHQCD, HQCD and now UHQLP. UHQLP stands for Ultimate Hi Quality Vinyl LP. For the first time, half-speed mastering and one-step processing are used together to produce an LP record. The first method results in a vinyl reproduction with an excellent high-frequency range and very stable stereo imaging. The latter process ensures the least surface noise and more musical detail and dynamics. The result: UHQLP is a vinyl LP that was produced true to the original according to the master source.
UHQLP - Ultimate Hi Quality vinyl LP
Abbey Road Studios
Half-speed mastering done by award winning engineer Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios in the UK.
Half-Speed Mastering
The cutting lathe running at half-speed (the original being 33 1/3 rpm or 45 rpm) enables the cutting stylus twice as much time to carve the most intricate of grooves. All the difficult, top end frequencies inherently become relatively easy to cut mid range frequencies. This results in vinyl reproduction that in real time, has excellent high frequency response and very stable stereo imaging.
One-Step Processing
Less is more! Instead of the standard three-step lacquer plating process, UHQLP only uses "One-Step." In "One-Step" the Father stamper (the very first stamper plated from the lacquer) is utilized to press the vinyl record. This process ensures the lowest surface noise and more musical detail and dynamics.
UHQLP - Pressed with High-Quality Control
UHQLP is pressed on virgin vinyl with the newest generation, German-made pressing machine, under the supervision of AQCD Technology Company. With the help of an advanced German controlling system, time duration, pressure and temperature are critically set and strictly controlled. UHQLP is a vinyl LP faithfully made to the original master source.

Features:

• Numbered, Limited Edition - 2,000 Copies
• 180g Hi Quality Virgin Vinyl
• Double LP
• 45RPM
• Half-Speed Mastering by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios
• One-Step Processing in UK to Maintain Original Sound
• Deluxe Cover
• OBI Strip
• Certificate

Selections:

Side A
1. Moon Light on Spring River
2. Herdsman
Side B
1. Ambush on all Sides
2. Chinese Beauty
Side C
1. Song of Horse Herding
2. Dance in the Moon
Side D
1. Blue Sky of West Region
2. One Rainy Night