{"product_id":"belafonte-the-midnight-special","title":"Belafonte - The Midnight Special","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe recording of Belafonte - The Midnight Special captures a transformative moment in American music where the raw energy of the folk revival met the sophisticated production of the early sixties. This session is historically renowned for featuring the first credited performance by Bob Dylan on a major label release, as he contributed his distinctive harmonica playing to the title track. Under the direction of conductor and arranger Jimmy Jones, the album features a masterful ensemble including Joe Wilder on trumpet and Jerome Richardson on saxophone, all anchored by the intricate guitar work of Ernie Calabria and Millard Thomas. \u003cbr\u003eSourced from a vintage four-track tape, this High Definition Tape Transfers release preserves the incredible spatial depth and intimacy of the original performance. Produced by Hugo Montenegro and engineered by the legendary Bob Simpson, the recording offers a three-dimensional listening experience that highlights Harry Belafonte's powerful storytelling and the vibrant synergy of the New York jazz and folk scenes, remaining a definitive cornerstone of the Belafonte discography.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s): \u003c\/strong\u003eBob Dylan on harmonica on Midnight Special\u003cbr\u003eConductor, Arranged By – Jimmy Jones\u003cbr\u003eBass – Norman Keenan\u003cbr\u003eDrums – Danny Barrajanos, Don Lamond, Percy Brice\u003cbr\u003eGuitar – Ernie Calabria, Millard Thomas\u003cbr\u003eSaxophone – Jerome Richardson\u003cbr\u003eTrumpet – Joe Wilder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Info: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRecorded at \u003cspan class=\"citation-5\"\u003eWebster Hall in New York City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5\"\u003e on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5\"\u003eFebruary 2, 1962\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5 citation-end-5\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngineer, Mastered By – Bob Simpson\u003cbr\u003eProducer – Hugo Montenegro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSourced from a 4-track tape\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents used for Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis transfer leverages precision analog playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. The signal path begins with a \u003cspan\u003eNagra 4SJ modified with Flux Heads\u003c\/span\u003e, fed through a \u003cspan\u003eCustom Tape Pre-amp designed by Victor Khomenko of Balanced Audio Technology\u003c\/span\u003e for accurate NAB equalization. The analog signal converts via a Merging Hapi converter, synchronized to an Antelope Audio 10MX atomic clock for temporal accuracy. \u003cspan\u003eSoftware: Merging Pyramix v15.\u003c\/span\u003e All components receive isolated power conditioning through a Shunyata Research Everest 8000 with Shunyata Sigma-X power cords, while grounding infrastructure utilizes Shunyata ALTAIRA hubs to minimize noise floor and preserve sonic detail throughout the transfer chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Midnight Special 3:55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Crawdad Song 3:32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 Memphis Tennessee 4:53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Gotta Travel On 4:20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Did You Hear About Jerry? 2:52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 On Top Of Old Smokey 5:54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 Muleskinner 3:26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Makes A Long Time Man Feel Bad 5:40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 Michael Row The Boat Ashore 3:54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3319\/files\/dsd256_badge_480x480.png?v=1516987294\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"98\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: This release was edited in DXD PCM from a DSD256 Master\u003cbr\u003ethen the DXD edited master was used to generate the final DSD files using\u003cbr\u003eMerging Technologies Album Publishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDXD (352.8KHz 24\/32 bit PCM) is one of the best and least destructive formats for post-processing DSD originated digital recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopyright © \u0026amp; 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