Fads and Fashions in Classical Recording

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Submitted by Elk on

Have others noticed the current trend in classical ensemble recording is to capture a drier, more close-up sound?

We are hearing more resin, more pad sounds, more individual instruments, less overall blend, less sheen.

We are hearing much less of the hall acoustic as well.

Is this good? Bad? Merely different?

Theories as to why this is the case?

Are these changes in fashion occurring in other genres as well?

So many questions...and I have time on my hands

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