A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING RECORDS-THE SMALL PRINT

AUDIOPHILE WATER LILY WLA 08 STRUNZ FARAH Misterio NM
COVER IS VG++ - Original Made In USA .
RECORD IS NM-STEREO-1989 W/ AN ORIGINAL BLUE STAMP ON THE LABEL
Description : This Is A Stunning Album Both Sonically And Musically . The Sonic Purity And Dynamics Of This
Album Are Outstanding .
It Showcases The Superb Instruments Both Artists Are Playing . Jorge Strunz And Ardeshir Farah Play Pedro
Maldonado Cutaway Flamenco Guitars . The Sound Here Is Quite Stunning, To Be Sure . Here Pure Analog
Recording With Limited Edition, One Step Plating Process . Funded By Audioquest . Recorded At Christ The
King Chapel, St. Anthony’s Seminary . Santa Barbara, California With Custom Built Vacuum Tube Eletronics
Designed By Tim De Paravicini .
(This Is A Pure Analog Recording Done Exclusively With Custom-Built Vacuum Tube Electronics . The Microphone Set-Up Was The Classic
Blumlein Arrangement . No Noise Reduction, Equalization, Compression, Or Limiting Of Any Sort Was Used In The Making Of This Record . )
ARTIST : STRUNZ & FARAH
TITLE : Misterio
Side One :
1. Preludio (6:54)
2. Anoranza (Yearning) (6:39)
3. Arcades (5:30)
Side Two :
1. Ziryab (6:55)
2. Misterio (4:29)
3. Lluvia Suave (Soft Rain) (5:15)
4. Burabampo (The Deer) (6:55)
“Music as a means of rejuvenation was known to the ancients of many civilizations . Dance as therapy and
music as sacrament was the way man entered into dialogue with that which is divine .
The movement of sound within body and mind , and the movement of body to sound , in harmony with the
pulse of existence from cells to galaxies , is a profound experience with great transformational potential .
From the earliest shamans and tribal dances to the most highly developed musical art forms , this power of
renewal through sound remains the essence .
The impassioned beauty of the music of Strunz & Farah reflects the commingling of elements particular to
their respective cultures , rooted in Latin America and the middle east . Technically , their improvisational
style is a synthesis stemming from an eclectic musical language that is international in its scope and embrace .
Their compositions are executed with both fingernails and plectra , rendering a uniqueness to their craft .
The moods of their music evoke images such as that of the Persian musician ziryab in the court of the moors in
Spain , the lush countryside of tropical America bathed in a soft rain , the echoes of the Mezquita in the
indigo night , the dancing Yaqui shaman lit by firelight at the edge of dawn .
The music herein is nocturnal , it belongs to the night with its dreams and visions . It conveys the yearning
of the night and explores that mood in all its mystery and depth , to the very doors of dawn…….when , with
the coming of the sun a new day begins , and the caravan of the night arrives at its destination .
This is a journey of the heart through its own night and dreams , seeking light and finding ultimately within
itself the sun . “
Another Of The Rare Recordings By Kavichandran Alexander, MISTERIO Features Guitar Players Jorge Strunz
And Ardeshir Farah .

The Music Session Was Recorded At Christ The King Chapel, St. Anthony’s Seminary, Santa Barbara,
California, Utilizing Only Tube Electronics, Blumlein Arrangement Of The Microphones, No Augmentation
Whatsoever, The Pressing Using Only The Finest Premium Vinyl .

Note, As You Listen To These Two Masters, That The Marvel Of It All Stems From Kavi’s Meticulous
Placement Of The Microphones And His Monitoring Through Both Stax Electrostatic Headphones And Apogee
Caliper Signature Ribbon Loudspeakers .

The End Result Is Quite Startling And About As Close As You Can Come On Records To Actually Attending
The Musical Event . On A State-Of-The-Art Hi-Fi System, This Record Is A Jaw Dropper, To Say The Very Least .
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ADDITIONAL PER LP

 

Unless you buy a vinyl record that  is SEALED, or in NEAR-MINT condition,there will always be some type of surface sounds, or background noise, known as pops and crackling.

If the LP has been played a couple of times, it can never be perfect. This is especially noticeable in classical records, which have quiet passages.

 

I know there is software that you can use to clean up your records to record on CDs, if you so choose. 

 

You are buying vinyl LPs because they sound better than CDs, however the pops and crackling come with an LP.

Ratings and Definitions of LP Conditions in order to avoid confusion:

ALL TAS RECORDS ARE LISTENED TO ON MY EQUIPMENT WHICH IS A HIGH END TECHNICS TURNTABLE & CARTRIDGE WITH A SANSUI  AMP. I DO TRY TO LISTEN TO SECTIONS OF ALL RECORDS, BUT SOMETIMES THEY ARE VISUALLY GRADED IF THEY LOOK REALLY CLEAN.

Mint (M). Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played or still sealed. I use this rating very sparingly – Cover must be in the shrink wrap for this grade. Some promo copies can get this grade since they originally were never in shrink wrap.

Near Mint (NM). LP cover, inserts, e.g., lyrics sleeves, posters, promo cards, have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable flaws. LP shows hardly any signs that it ever has been played or it has been treated with great respect, cover can be in shrink wrap unless it is a promo copy.

Very Good Plus Plus (VG++). This LP may show some signs that it was played a few times or many times but the LP was treated with respect. LP surface may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches/hairlines that do not affect the overall listening experience. The cover may have some ring/spine wear and discoloration. Inner sleeves/booklets may have some slight wear. The LP cover may have also a cut-out hole, corner indentation not disturbing the overall condition of the LP itself. Can have a sticker or label attached if it is a promo copy. There will be pops and crackling in the quiet sections.

Very Good Plus(VG+). Conditions as described in VG++ may be found in a more pronounced way on LP for this rating. Surface noise may be evident upon playing, especially in soft and other passages,  but not overpowering the music. Wear may be noticeable. Scratches may affect the sound in places. The cover and the labels may show some writing, or have stickers or residue attached.

Very Good (VG). LP in Very Good condition will have surface noise and scratches and it might have one skip, which will be noted in the description. The cover or sleeve may have seam splits, (however archival transparent tape will be used to fix the seam).

Good (G). I WILL NOT SELL A RECORD IN THIS CONDITION.

Also, there will be grading which is in between like VG to VG+ as cover might be one grade and record another.

A  SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING REFUNDS:

Each request for a refund will be dealt with on an individual basis and please email me so the situation can be worked out.

FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Any item returned for refund must be in the same condition it was shipped in and clearly marked on the customs form "RETURN FOR REFUND" otherwise a customs fee will be charged to me and WILL BE DEDUCTED from the refund amount.