The Truth about The Trinity Sessions

sad but true ...every time is listen to this recording which is fairly often, i have to cry that is was not put down on analog tape -- truly a great recording but it is just seems to me to be missing a bit of its soul.

however, rest easy as analog productions assures us that there is enough magic in those DATs to warrant a pricey reissue LP:

"Yes, this is a digital recording. True to our company principles, Analogue Productions in almost all cases reissues recordings only where the analog master tape is available. However, there are rare exceptions that whether digitally recorded or otherwise, a recording is so outstanding it's worthy of the highest quality vinyl reissue."​

ymmv

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I don't think I have ever heard the tracks but what Margot Timmins vocals were subdued to the point that you had concentrate to hear it. Is it possible that both of the copies of the cd I have are poorly made?
I didn't care for the remake of The Trinity Session.
 
i think "Trinity Sessions' goes to show you that the music, the recording approach and care, and many times the simplicity, trumps the format. yes, we wish it was all analog. but the magic of the moment was a bigger part of why this recording has been considered iconic. the single mic, and the church, together, worked. probably the Ambiosonic mic added something of an analog signature that translated to some of what worked. just my view.

in the big picture of all recordings i very much prefer all analog. or at least hearing the most native version. but the music shines through less optimal formats sometimes. there are many examples.

my now 20+ year old 4 disc Classic Records 45rpm version of "Trinity" sounds awesome. not heard the 'AP' version.
 
As much as I love “the trinity sessions” I prefer “Trinity Revisited”. Sure, its nothing like the guerrilla recording of the original, but its a full on professionally recorded re-do adding Natalie Merchant, Vic Chesnut, and Ryan Adams et.al. and its just terrific to play all the way through when I’m in the mood for some sloppy, wet, raunchy, nasty, lusty Rock-n-Roll. YMMV!
 
Bobvin said:
As much as I love “the trinity sessions” I prefer “Trinity Revisited”. Sure, its nothing like the guerrilla recording of the original, but its a full on professionally recorded re-do adding Natalie Merchant, Vic Chesnut, and Ryan Adams et.al. and its just terrific to play all the way through when I’m in the mood for some sloppy, wet, raunchy, nasty, lusty Rock-n-Roll. YMMV!
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I’m with you on this one!


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I understand the point about originality of the initial issue, but I was bored out of my mind trying to listen to it.

Definitely enjoy the un-original much more.


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Something I think AP and Mofi will need to figure out at some point is where do we go now? I mean ... at some point there aren’t going to be that many analog tapes left to remaster unfortunately and/or the younger generation simply won’t care enough about ‘our’ music to make it worth while any longer. Maybe some truly awesome ‘new’ recordings mastered at a very high level? That might interest the younger generation and maybe even a few of us also. I remember as a teen finding mobile fidelity pressing of what then was at least recent music and snapping those up. I bought quite a few of those and I’m guessing the younger generation might be more interested in higher quality newer releases also. My 20 year old son simply has no interest in most of my recordings but loves Qobuz and Tidal now and looks for the hiRez or Master recordings of music he likes. Hope we have access to high quality new recording for years to come but I think for that to happen we can’t alienate the younger generation and their newer music but rather include them with better recordings of their music. Who knows ... maybe that Spurs more high end audio purchases as well.

George
 
with this thread for new context, had a listen last night and was able to better understand the attraction of this album ...for me its the material and especially the interpretation that i like. also, some nice pedal steel playing which is complimentary to the interpretations.

that being said, i have much better produced / engineered / recorded releases in my library -- and, i agree with @kuoppis that if you are not in the mood to hear the record, then it can drone on a bit
 
aKnyght said:
with this thread for new context, had a listen last night and was able to better understand the attraction this album has for me... its the material and especially the interpretation that i like. also, some of the best pedal steel playing which is complimentary to the interpretations.

that being said, i have much better produced / engineered / recorded releases in my library -- and, i agree with @kuoppis that if you are not in the mood to hear the record, then it can drone on a bit
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Ive' enjoyed it as well. I've got the 1988 LP .
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Listening to it right now ... Never heard it until this thread and I think I really like it. Thanks for the thread!!! Agree with you guys that there are better quality recordings out there but I also have many that are much much worse ... LOL

George
 
Anybody notice the super high noise floor of this recording? It starts the second the music starts playing. I have an LP copy that’s horrible and I don’t think I made it past the first track when I first bought it. I streamed the digital file and it’s horrible too.
 
mep said:
Anybody notice the super high noise floor of this recording? It starts the second the music starts playing. I have an LP copy that’s horrible and I don’t think I made it past the first track when I first bought it. I streamed the digital file and it’s horrible too.
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It’s a pity they didn’t record it to tape.

Direct to disc would have been great too.


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I guess I need to give Trinity Revisited another try maybe I was expecting to much of the original on my previous listening.
 
Mike said:
It’s a pity they didn’t record it to tape.

Direct to disc would have been great too.


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It is what it is because nobody can go back in time and record this again and get a do over. All the remastering/reissues can’t fix this recording IMO.
 
as i said above, the Classic Records 4 disc 45 rpm "Trinity Sessions" set is wonderful sounding to me, a powerful musical experience. it's not the clarity or imaging champ, but it's an enjoyable listen and some of the cuts are demo quality. it's opaque nature plays to the vibe of the whole package of venue and music.

i've played this for many group sessions and it always gets a big amen. my system does synergize with the bass density, space and enhanced ambience.

it does not check every box when i'm in my 'counting nose hairs' mood.......but so what?
 
Mike Lavigne said:
as i said above, the Classic Records 4 disc 45 rpm "Trinity Sessions" set is wonderful sounding to me, a powerful musical experience. it's not the clarity or imaging champ, but it's an enjoyable listen and some of the cuts are demo quality. it's opaque nature plays to the vibe of the whole package of venue and music.

i've played this for many group sessions and it always gets a big amen. my system does synergize with the bass density, space and enhanced ambience.

it does not check every box when i'm in my 'counting nose hairs' mood.......but so what?
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Very good indeed, Mike.

....anyone remember the quote: “Audiophiles tend not to use their system to listen to music, but to use music to listen to their systems.”

This debate forfeits the essence of artistic performance a bit.


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Mike Lavigne said:
as i said above, the Classic Records 4 disc 45 rpm "Trinity Sessions" set is wonderful sounding to me, a powerful musical experience. it's not the clarity or imaging champ, but it's an enjoyable listen and some of the cuts are demo quality. it's opaque nature plays to the vibe of the whole package of venue and music.

i've played this for many group sessions and it always gets a big amen. my system does synergize with the bass density, space and enhanced ambience.

it does not check every box when i'm in my 'counting nose hairs' mood.......but so what?
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Please list which cuts are "demo quality."
 
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