I have heard this record. The mics are, quite simply, too close. This thread is supposed to be about recordings of the piano – an instrument which evolved to be heard at a considerable distance. Here, we hear very close piano mics softened off, a little, with the use of some artificial reverb. Likewise the drums, which sound as though the listener's head is a couple of foot in front of the kit!View attachment 47010
New recording. FLAC sounds fantastic. Kit Downes is . . . . well, just listen.
We often criticize modern recordings for being "over-mastered" using techniques such as limiting to create a forceful (and loud) recording. Here, a similarly visceral result has been obtained, I think, by over use of very close mic techniques. A shame, because I feel the music would benefit from more "breathing space".