In MP3 format, the "air" around the instruments is often cut to save file space. In FLAC, the ambient intro of "Coloratura"—the album's 10-minute centerpiece—feels three-dimensional. You can hear the subtle decay of the piano notes and the separation of the layers of strings that build up toward the climax.

The story follows a journey across this system, where each track on the CD serves as a gateway to a different celestial world, captured in high-fidelity for those seeking the ultimate sonic detail: