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The growing popularity of hi-fi prompted record companies to release LPs which demonstrated the full potential of the stereo sound system. One such album making good use of this technique was Melody & Percussion For Two Pianos, by British arranger and pianist Ronnie Aldrich. (US:20)
“This amazing arrangement of Mr. Aldrich. The left and right piano can be distinctively heard from the left speaker, and then from the right speaker while playing the recording. One piano has a tremendous volume when it comes in, and then the second piano can be heard in a very low volume as if the sound was coming from a very far end of the stage. To some listeners this might sound strange. However, the dynamics of the recordings are surprisingly excellent.”
“Ronnie Aldrich was a superb British artist. Both pianos talk. Brilliant arrangements written by Mr. Aldrich and outstanding quality sound (the famous Phase 4 Stereo system). A must for all who love beautiful instrumental music."
“The crystal clear piano of Mr. Aldrich sounds like no other. Really beautiful music to listen to from the good old days.”
“Entertaining album from Ronnie Aldrich whose novel two piano style is heard to advantage.”
“Super hot sonics coupled with the Super Phase 4 'jumping out of the speakers' recording techniques, mean that this is one lively record. The pianos can get to be a bit much, but when they are under control, the huge stage, and the effect of all the percussion that jumps out of the soundfield, is really quite something to behold.”
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