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: 21 April 2009 by JamieL

quote:
Originally posted by Whizzkid:
Why? This is William Orbit way before he became famous with his version of Barbers - Adagio For Strings. If you want to hear the real Mr Orbit buy this album because it is so chilled out Polar Bears regard this as the ultimate accompaniment for wallowing in the snow

Dean..One of my true favorite albums.

It is a fantastic recording, although has dated a bit. 'Montok Point' is still fantastic. Strange Cargo III is very similar and has 'Water from the Vine', if you like this, it is worth getting. The first two Strange Cargo albums are not as good.

I saw him perform with/as Strange Cargo at the Astoria in 1997, it was a superb gig.

I think he reworked the Strange Cargo albums with a New York singer who was living in London at time, released it as 'Ray of Light'.

Now listening to Genesis 'Hammersmith 1976', with Bill Bruford on drums.

Posted on: 21 April 2009 by MilesSmiles

Posted on: 21 April 2009 by markah

Posted on: 21 April 2009 by Mat Cork

Because it's summer...

Posted on: 21 April 2009 by Luxen

Two classics of mine:

I love the melodies and HR´s voice...

Posted on: 21 April 2009 by floid

Posted on: 21 April 2009 by BigH47

Another library offering:-

Posted on: 21 April 2009 by Paper Plane

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Originally posted by naim_nymph:
quote:
Originally posted by Paper Plane:
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Originally posted by naim_nymph:
On vinyl...

Chysalis Records Ltd. @ 1984

I bought that on vinyl when it came out. I played it once and then gave it away.

Whilst I still wouldn't buy it [again], I might have been a bit rash on reflection...

steve

Steve,

back in the 80's i hated this style of music (being brought up on prog-rock) but i recently acquired this album within a 100 lp collection for just £10 (i certainly wouldn't have picked this album out especially, it just came with the bargain bunch) but to my surprise is plays quite tunefully and is enjoyable, the music isn't too bad, just the singing a bit dull...
when i cleaned this in the RCM, i thought it was a double album, but realised for some funny reason i have two copies in one sleeve!
...perhaps i should send you the spare one!

nymph

nymph,

Ah, I too was steeped in prog & "underground" music as it used to be known. That may well be the explanation.

Thanks for the offer of the spare.

steve

Posted on: 21 April 2009 by naim_nymph

quote:
Originally posted by Paper Plane:
Thanks for the offer of the spare.
steve

Steve,send us your address details to naim_nymph (at) btinternet (dot) com
for copy.(free of charge)
kind regards ~
nymph

Posted on: 21 April 2009 by naim_nymph

On Vinyl...

side 1...
Eat For Two
Please Forgive Us
Big Parade
Trouble Me
You Happy Puppet
Headstrong

side 2...
Poison In The Well
Dust Bowl
Lion's Share
Hateful Hate
Jubilee

Elektra/Asylum Records @ 1989

Posted on: 21 April 2009 by Whizzkid

quote:
Originally posted by JamieL:
quote:
Originally posted by Whizzkid:
Why? This is William Orbit way before he became famous with his version of Barbers - Adagio For Strings. If you want to hear the real Mr Orbit buy this album because it is so chilled out Polar Bears regard this as the ultimate accompaniment for wallowing in the snow

Dean..One of my true favorite albums.

It is a fantastic recording, although has dated a bit. 'Montok Point' is still fantastic. Strange Cargo III is very similar and has 'Water from the Vine', if you like this, it is worth getting. The first two Strange Cargo albums are not as good.

I saw him perform with/as Strange Cargo at the Astoria in 1997, it was a superb gig.

I think he reworked the Strange Cargo albums with a New York singer who was living in London at time, released it as 'Ray of Light'.

Jamie,

I have Strange Cargo III I bought it when it came out. I had already known a few William Orbit remixes like Zobi La Mouche & Nitzer Ebb from clubs I went to in the 80's so was really into Orbit for a long time before he became famous. Have you heard any of his Torch Song stuff? I have this album which is excellent as well.

Kuma,

No unfortunately all my William Orbit stuff is on CD but there are vinyl versions out there if you are looking.

Dean...