What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (VOL V)

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Re: Mara by Runrig: I bought this one earlier this week - very good imo.

Very good I agree, we are fans here. We saw them last year, at Bracknell whether it was the venue or the crowd, but there was no "soul" to the performance, unlike their live albums.
Very disappointing after looking forward to seeing them for a couple of years.
Still their albums we still enjoy.

First listen. (Comment on 'Muse' thread)

Another library CD:-

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Originally posted by BigH47:
Another library CD:-

Have you hacked my Amazon account as I also have this one winging it's way towards me, or did you also hear Riders on the Storm in the Naim room over the weekend?

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did you also hear Riders on the Storm in the Naim room over the weekend?

No just watched a couple of Doors documentaries, and am trying to fill some gaps.

CD2:-

On Vinyl

After hearing how bands including Air, Pulp, and Portishead all cite this album as an influence, I thought I'd give it a go.

It's easy enough to spot elements of Moon Safari and This is Hardcore, but I was surprised to discover that one of my favourite albums, Beck's Sea Change, borrows so heavily from this record. The distinctive strings and shuffling beats of Paper Tiger starts here:



As slightly bonkers 28 minute concept albums with dodgy subjects go, it's great.

Recommandé.

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Originally posted by DaveBk:

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Originally posted by BigH47:
Another library CD:-

Have you hacked my Amazon account as I also have this one winging it's way towards me, or did you also hear Riders on the Storm in the Naim room over the weekend?

I bought this the day it came out ,made the trek from Liverpool to London to buy it at Virgin,Playing Riders later that night in my room I actually thought it was raining outside!!
I think I'll have a Doors evening playing all their Black Stuff!

Yes, live at the Empire Pool Wembley, 1978. Pre-FM BBC broadcast source. One of the best live performances I have ever heard.

Intro - Close Encounters
Siberian Khatru
Heart of the Sunrise
Circus of Heaven

Medley -
-Time and a Word
-Long Distance Runaround
-The Fish
-Survival
-Perpetual Change
-Soon (from The Gates of Delirium)

Don't Kill the Whale
Clap
Starship Trooper
Madrigal
On the Silent Wings of Freedom
Awaken
Your Move/All Good People
Roundabout

It is only missing 'Future Times/Rejoice' and Rick Wakman's solo from the performance.

AMAZING!

One of the handful of early Blue Note covers to feature a sketch by an almost unknown Andy Warhol...



Reid Miles's designs weren't half bad either, of course. I think I bought this Sonny Clark just for the cover...

My eyes are wide open now

On Vinyl

On Vinyl

On the Black Stuff!

Just seen on Amazon their Albums are available on 180g for £14.69 On Rhino
The Doors,Strange Days,Soft Parade,Waiting for the Sun,Morrison Hotel& La Woman! worth ordering? anyone have the Rinho pressings?

Just listening to todays new arrivals


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Originally posted by nicnaim:
Adrian,

You are a man of rare taste, these would cheer up any day, particularly the Coleman Hawkins one. Love that long intro on the first track when he comes in with that great solo. One of my favourite Burrell albums.

Hope you are feeling better.

Regards

Nic

Thanks Nic, I remember you playing this album a long time back and praising it a lot. I then placed it in my vinyl order at the time as a result (and bought the CD).

So yesterday was the first try of the 45 RPM vinyl and the quality is superb and worth the cost. I feel better today as well so it did the trick.

I am having more of a CD day today enjoying some good albums.

Late night atmosphere from Max Richter.

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