: Unlike many modern digital transfers, this 2015 master maintains the "tubey magical midrange" associated with vintage ECM analog pressings. Album Overview and Tracklist

My Song occupies a unique place in Jarrett’s vast discography. Recorded with his legendary ‘European Quartet’—saxophonist Jan Garbarek, bassist Palle Danielsson, and drummer Jon Christensen—this album moves away from the volcanic improvisations of The Köln Concert and toward a more lyrical, folk-inflected chamber jazz. The title track itself has become one of Jarrett’s most enduring melodies, a piece of quiet, Nordic lyricism that balances perfectly between structure and freedom.

My Song is often cited as the most rewarding meeting between Jarrett and Garbarek, blending folk-inflected melodies with sophisticated jazz improvisation.

Unlike Jarrett’s American quartet, which leaned into gritty, avant-garde restlessness, this ensemble (also known as the "Belonging" band) excelled in lyrical, folk-influenced textures

For years, the standard digital version of My Song was the standard CD release (16-bit/44.1kHz). While adequate, it was a product of early digital mastering limitations. In 2015, as high-resolution audio players and streaming services became more prevalent, ECM undertook a massive project to digitize their catalog from the original analog master tapes.

Collectors note that the 2015 high-res FLAC mirrors the sonic signature of the rare Japanese SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) but without the physical medium limitations. The FLAC maintains the warmth of the German ECM vinyl while adding the transient speed of digital. If you have a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) that handles native 24/192, this version eclipses the vinyl for lack of surface noise and the CD for lack of jitter.

: The 192kHz sampling rate captures the delicate overtones of Jarrett’s piano and the crystalline, "bird-like" tone of Garbarek's saxophone.

. While Jarrett is often celebrated for his sprawling, improvised solo concerts, this second studio effort with his "European Quartet" captures a rare moment of crystalline composition and melodic accessibility. For modern audiophiles, the 2015 high-resolution remaster (delivered in FLAC 24-bit/192kHz

If your file claims 24/192 but has a bitrate below 4000 kbps, it is likely a transcode (a standard CD rip blown up to a bigger size).

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