Keith Jarrett (piano, soprano saxophone? No – here piano) With: Jan Garbarek (soprano and tenor saxophones), Palle Danielsson (double bass), Jon Christensen (drums) Original Release: 1978 (ECM Records) This Release: 2015, digital download/streaming in FLAC 24-bit/192kHz
Keith Jarrett's My Song – I Really Shouldn't Be Liking This Album
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There are certain albums that exist outside the constraints of genre. They aren't just "jazz records" or "classical experiments"; they are weather systems. Keith Jarrett’s My Song , recorded in November 1977, is one of those systems—a soft, persistent drizzle of melodic genius that soaks into the earth of your consciousness.
Keith Jarrett’s My Song is an essential pillar of modern jazz. The 2015 remaster in 24-bit/192kHz FLAC format honors the original analog tapes, lifting a veil off a recording that was already spectacular. It is a mandatory addition to any audiophile's digital library and a beautiful reminder of a time when four musicians could step into a studio and capture lightning in a bottle. Keith Jarrett - My Song -2015- -FLAC 24-192-
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Pair the system with open-back headphones or wide-soundstage studio monitors. The open architecture mirrors the open-room tracking methodology used by Jan Erik Kongshaug back in 1977.
The eternal debate: Can you hear the difference? On a smartphone with earbuds? No. On a quality DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) with a quiet power supply and revealing speakers or planar magnetic headphones? Absolutely.
The is more than just a file; it is a bridge between an era of acoustic mastery and the cutting edge of digital audio. By preserving the full dynamic range and spatial detail of the original analog recording, this release offers the definitive way to experience a timeless album. For the dedicated listener, it is an invitation to hear the quiet breath between a pianist's notes and the profound silence that makes the music matter. Keith Jarrett (piano, soprano saxophone
: Standard CDs are limited to 16-bit depth, offering 96 decibels (dB) of dynamic range. 24-bit depth expands this range exponentially to 144 dB. This entirely eliminates digital noise and permits subtle micro-dynamics—like the trailing resonance of a piano string or the soft brush of a cymbal—to exist naturally.
Sampling the audio 192,000 times per second captures the exact waveform of the instruments. It restores the "air" around Garbarek's sax and eliminates the digital glare that often plagues older jazz trumpet and saxophone recordings.
Bass is often the victim of D/A conversion. In 16/44.1, the bass can feel "thuddy" or indistinct. In 24-192, Danielsson’s acoustic bass on “Country” reveals the woody resonance of the body. You can hear the difference between a plucked string (attack) and the finger sliding on the winding (release). The 24-bit depth ensures that the quietest pianissimo pizzicato has no digital gating—it simply fades into natural silence.
A folk-like melody that relies heavily on Jan Garbarek’s curved soprano saxophone. They aren't just "jazz records" or "classical experiments";
Tracks like “The Journey Home” and “Mandala” showcase the alchemy of this band. Christensen’s drums don’t keep time; they breathe time. Danielsson’s bass is a wooden ship rocking on a gentle sea. This is ECM Records at its most iconic—spacious, reverent, and achingly beautiful.
: The title track and a jazz standard. It features one of the most instantly recognizable and heartbreakingly beautiful melodies in the history of recorded music.
The Ultimate High-Resolution Experience: Keith Jarrett’s My Song in 24-bit/192kHz FLAC