The Nice - Five Bridges 1970 (2015 - Shm-sacd Iso)

: The use of high-transparency polycarbonate (developed for LCD screens) allows for more faithful signal reading.

The heart of the album is the a commissioned work for the Newcastle Arts Festival in 1969. Over five "bridges," Emerson leads the trio alongside the Sinfonia of London , conducted by Joseph Eger. The Nice - Five Bridges 1970 (2015 SHM-SACD ISO)

: From the piano-led Fantasia to the high-energy High Level Fugue , the suite is a vivid tribute to the Tyne’s bridges. : The use of high-transparency polycarbonate (developed for

The Ultimate Crossover: The Nice’s Five Bridges on 2015 SHM-SACD : From the piano-led Fantasia to the high-energy

: Side two features the band’s signature take on classical giants, including Sibelius's Karelia Suite and Tchaikovsky's Pathetique .

: The disc label is printed with "Onsho Shiyou" green ink to minimize diffuse reflection.

For any serious collector of early progressive rock, 1970 swan song, Five Bridges , stands as a monumental experiment in fusing rock, jazz, and classical music . Originally released months after the band’s demise, it captures Keith Emerson at the height of his pre-ELP powers. For those seeking the absolute pinnacle of audio fidelity, the 2015 Japanese SHM-SACD reissue is the definitive way to experience this "classical-rock concoction". Why This Reissue Matters