Marvin Gaye - Whats — Going On -2012- -flac 24-192-

The 2012 release was mastered at by Kevin Reeves. To preserve the most direct signal path, Reeves used the original master tapes from the Motown vault, played on a modified Studer A820 with Wolke Butterfly heads.

The specific string of text— —is not merely a file name. It is a specification. It is a promise of sonic nirvana. It represents a specific digital master released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) in 2012, ripped to the open-source FLAC codec at a staggering sample rate of 192 kHz and a bit depth of 24 bits. Marvin Gaye - Whats Going On -2012- -FLAC 24-192-

The album's sound was equally innovative. Departing from the traditional Motown formula, Gaye, along with producer William Stevenson and arranger David Axelrod, crafted a more jazz-influenced and socially conscious sound. The use of live instrumentation, orchestral arrangements, and Gaye's soulful, melancholic vocals created a sonic experience that was both nostalgic and futuristic. The 2012 release was mastered at by Kevin Reeves