Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -flac 24-192- Jun 2026

This pastoral section lives or dies by dynamic range. In the 2013 FLAC, the transition from the gentle 12-string guitar intro to the powerful “And you and I climb...” section is breathtaking. You can hear the room ambience around Jon Anderson’s voice—the natural reverb of the studio, not a digital add-on. The 24-bit depth means the quiet passages (the organ drone before the “Eclipse” section) are utterly black and silent, while the crescendos don’t distort.

The 2013 definitive edition of Yes's represents a major milestone for audiophiles, as it was the first in a series of expanded editions to feature new high-resolution mixes. While various digital versions exist, the FLAC 24-bit / 192 kHz format is specifically associated with the "Flat Transfer" of the original 1972 master tape. High-Resolution Audio Specs Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-