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

Posted by: Adam Meredith on 02 April 2009

VOL IV - http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/38019385/m/1832985817

VOL III - http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/38019385/m/6192934617/p/1

VOL II - http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/38019385/m/3112927317

VOL I - http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/38019385/m/6532968996

AND - this might be of interest:
http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3801938...962920617#1962920617

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by David Leedham

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and this is sounding fresh, hitting the mark.

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by David Leedham

Spotify/wireless broadband/Samsung laptop/headphone out to DIN 252 250 celestion a compact

very satisfying, obvious limitations but great way to sample spotify tunes

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by Lontano

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by RichardM

Latest of several vinyl purchases since Dr Peter worked on the LP12

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

quote:
Originally posted by Lontano:

I could play this one every night.

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by JamieL

Charles Mingus 'Mingus Ah Um'. This has been my musical discovery of the year so far, thanks to the BBC4 1959 documentary last week. I always thought I didn't like Mingus as I thought someone had played me some a long time ago and I disliked it. I know my tastes have changed over the years, but I think I must have mixed Mingus up with someone else.

What other Mingus albums would people recommend to follow this?

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

quote:
What other Mingus albums would people recommend to follow this?

You started with one of my favorites, tough act to follow, you might want to give this one a try.

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by Mat Cork

quote:
Originally posted by JamieL:
What other Mingus albums would people recommend to follow this?

I love Mingus Jamie, my favourite (and one many consider his masterpiece) is Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, but it takes a wee bit of work. Mingus Mingus Mingus is great as is Mingus Dynasty. Another cracker often going cheap is Mingus in Wonderland. Miles - just saw your post - not many folk seem to like Tijuana, but I'm with you, I love it - fantastic cover on my old vinyl as well.

At the moment tho, it's Fruitbat and co round here...

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by Lontano

I'll join in with some Mingus then.

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

quote:
Originally posted by Mat Cork:
quote:
Originally posted by JamieL:
What other Mingus albums would people recommend to follow this?

I love Mingus Jamie, my favourite (and one many consider his masterpiece) is Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, but it takes a wee bit of work. Mingus Mingus Mingus is great as is Mingus Dynasty. Another cracker often going cheap is Mingus in Wonderland. Miles - just saw your post - not many folk seem to like Tijuana, but I'm with you, I love it - fantastic cover on my old vinyl as well.

At the moment tho, it's Fruitbat and co round here...

The first two of the albums you mentioned would be right next on my list.

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by Ciaran

quote:
Originally posted by MilesSmiles:
quote:
Originally posted by Lontano:

I could play this one every night.

Me too! - and I have. It's on this morning to celebrate managing to get tickets for both Dublin shows to add to the Liverpool date - which just leaves me 997 things to do before I die.

The DVD is exhilarating too even though, technically, it is not brilliant (only 4:3, NTSC); my spine absolutely tingles and I am transported back to the shows last year...

Ciarán

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by Lontano

quote:
Originally posted by Ciaran:
The DVD is exhilarating too even though, technically, it is not brilliant (only 4:3, NTSC); my spine absolutely tingles and I am transported back to the shows last year...

Ciarán

What a shame that this is only 4:3 in this day and age and for a show that was so special. I do find that hard to believe. Anyway I will still enjoy it.

Enjoy your other Cohen dates. Tempting I have to say....

Cheers

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by Lontano

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

quote:
Originally posted by Ciaran:
quote:
Originally posted by MilesSmiles:
quote:
Originally posted by Lontano:

I could play this one every night.

Me too! - and I have. It's on this morning to celebrate managing to get tickets for both Dublin shows to add to the Liverpool date - which just leaves me 997 things to do before I die.

The DVD is exhilarating too even though, technically, it is not brilliant (only 4:3, NTSC); my spine absolutely tingles and I am transported back to the shows last year...

Ciarán

Each time I listen to the album and close my eyes I'm right back at the concert here in Sydney earlier this year.

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

The first Genesis albun from 1969 mastered by Steve Hoffman and re-issued on DCC.

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

Going further back in time ... another one from Steve & DCC.

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

quote:
Originally posted by munch:
To start off my music playing day.

Munch,

not a bad start.

Greetings from down under ... Oliver

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by Ciaran

quote:
Originally posted by Lontano:
quote:
Originally posted by Ciaran:
The DVD is exhilarating too even though, technically, it is not brilliant (only 4:3, NTSC); my spine absolutely tingles and I am transported back to the shows last year...

Ciarán

What a shame that this is only 4:3 in this day and age and for a show that was so special. I do find that hard to believe. Anyway I will still enjoy it.

Enjoy your other Cohen dates. Tempting I have to say....

Cheers

There is to be a BluRay later on this year, culled from the 'best' performances of the tour. More likely to be from the North American leg, but I'm not certain. So, better quality - but possibly losing the magic of a complete, single show. I'm sure to buy it, just to make sure!

Ciarán

Posted on: 04 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

quote:
Originally posted by munch:
quote:
Originally posted by MilesSmiles:
quote:
Originally posted by munch:
To start off my music playing day.

Munch,

not a bad start.

Greetings from down under ... Oliver
Cheers Oliver.
Is the baby due this week?
Stu

Two more weeks to go if all goes to plan, still have to get the whole house baby save, but I have already pulled out all the baby CDs. You can never start too early.