Another Question For Tony, Elevation in a mix. Options

[The Uncreator]

Ok, so after three heavy years of recording, I have gotten mixing in 2 dimensions down decent enough (left/ right, forward/back) I can understand frequency ranges enough to place and mix effectively for my equipment.

However, on a lot of my favorite albums I notice elevation, a third dimension, as if some instruments sit at the same level on volume, just "on top" of the other instruments. I first though that maybe this was a mix done in a surround sound mix like some bands do, although I doubt this is true with every album I notice this on.

Mostly its in the cymabals, and layered lead guitars I notice this on, Is this simply the result of an optimum mix with high end equipment and rooms? or is there some other trickery at work?

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