- Moondance -2013 Expanded- -flac- 88 | Van Morrison

Moondance in 88.2 kHz/24-bit FLAC is the digital reference edition. It captures the warmth, intimacy, and effortless groove of Van Morrison’s masterpiece. Pour a drink, dim the lights, and press play.

The first thing you’ll notice is the air . The CD version (even the 2008 remaster) can sound slightly congested in the midrange. Not here. Jack Schroer’s soprano saxophone on “Moondance” floats in a realistic soundstage, with palpable reed texture. The brushed snare drum on “Crazy Love” has a delicate, whispery presence that feels like you’re sitting two feet from the kit. Van Morrison - Moondance -2013 Expanded- -FLAC- 88

Morrison’s voice is front and center but not harsh. On “These Dreams of You,” his gruff yet tender delivery is rendered with natural texture; you can hear the slight echo of the room (likely the famed Woodstock barn where it was recorded). There’s no sibilance or digital edge. Moondance in 88