The Nice - Five Bridges 1970 (2015 Shm-sacd Iso) -
For any serious collector of early progressive rock, 1970 swan song, Five Bridges , stands as a monumental experiment in fusing rock, jazz, and classical music . Originally released months after the band’s demise, it captures Keith Emerson at the height of his pre-ELP powers. For those seeking the absolute pinnacle of audio fidelity, the 2015 Japanese SHM-SACD reissue is the definitive way to experience this "classical-rock concoction". Why This Reissue Matters
: This is a single-layer stereo SACD , meaning it requires a dedicated Super Audio CD player—it will not play on standard CD players. A Masterclass in Composition The Nice - Five Bridges 1970 (2015 SHM-SACD ISO)
: One of the most unique moments is the mashup of Bob Dylan’s Country Pie with Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 , a quintessential example of The Nice’s genre-blurring creativity. Tracklist (SHM-SACD Edition) Fantasia: 1st Bridge / 2nd Bridge Chorale: 3rd Bridge High Level Fugue: 4th Bridge Finale: 5th Bridge Intermezzo ‘Karelia Suite’ (Sibelius) Pathetique (Symphony No. 6, 3rd Movement - Tchaikovsky) Country Pie / Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 (Dylan/Bach) One of Those People (Studio track) Final Thoughts The Nice – Five Bridges - Discogs For any serious collector of early progressive rock,
The Ultimate Crossover: The Nice’s Five Bridges on 2015 SHM-SACD Why This Reissue Matters : This is a
: The disc label is printed with "Onsho Shiyou" green ink to minimize diffuse reflection.