Press release | Octave Records offers something refreshingly different with the release of Sturtz: Live at Roots Music Project, an acoustic quartet that blends folk, soul, bluegrass and Americana into a unique sound that’s been described as “a reassuring blend of fresh air.” The band is led by guitarist/vocalist Andrew Sturtz, joined by Jim Herlihy on banjo, Courtlyn Carpenter on cello and background vocals, and Will Kupper playing stand-up bass and singing back-up vocals.
Sturtz: Live at Roots Music Project was recorded in DSD high-resolution sound using Octave Records’ Pure DSD system, for a you-are-there sonic realism that conveys every nuance of the band’s distinctive blend of acoustic instruments and open, airy sound. It’s a warm, intimate and inviting recording, yet musical details are rendered with exquisite resolution and clarity, from the upper harmonics of the acoustic guitar and richness of the cello, to the sweetness of the vocal harmonies. Jessica Carson, Executive Producer for Octave Records said, “Sturtz plays music that’s as Colorado Americana as a group can get. Their mix of styles, captured in the songwriting of Andrew Sturtz, is a beautiful representation of the Boulder music scene.”
Sturtz: Live at Roots Music Project was recorded in Pure DSD 256 using the Pyramix workstation, with Paul McGowan as the recording and mixing engineer and Terri McGowan assisting. The album was mastered by Gus Skinas.
Sturtz: Live at Roots Music Project features Octave’s premium gold disc formulation, and the disc is playable on any SACD, CD, DVD, or Blu-ray player. It also has a high-resolution DSD layer that is accessible by using any SACD player or a PS Audio SACD transport. In addition, the master DSD and PCM files are available for purchase and download, including DSD 256, DSD 128, DSD 64, and DSDDirect Mastered 352.8 kHz/24-bit, 176.2 kHz/24-bit, 88.2 kHz/24-bit, and 44.1 kHz/24-bit PCM. SRP: 19-39 USD, depending on format.)
Sturtz: Live at Roots Music Project is a raw and honest live performance, a special moment in time that’s here to enjoy over and over again.
About Octave Records
Octave Records was founded in 2019 to offer the finest-quality high-resolution recordings and compensate musicians fairly for their work using a business model where all production costs are paid for up front, allowing the musicians to directly share in sales revenues and retain ownership of their music. Chief engineer Gus Skinas has hundreds of recording credits and helped develop the state-of-the-art Sonoma pure-DSD recording system used exclusively by Octave Records.
About PS Audio
Founded in 1973, PS Audio has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in manufacturing innovative, high-value, leading-edge audio products. Located in Boulder, Colorado at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, PS Audio’s staff of talented designers, engineers, production and support people build each product to deliver extraordinary performance and musical satisfaction. The company’s wide range of award-winning products include the all-in-one Sprout100 integrated amplifier, audio components, power regenerators and power conditioners.
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