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

Why? Just imagine the creativity and freedom of 60's Pop music supplanted into the 21st century with much boisterousness added you get Animal Collective. I am listening to a 180g DMM re-issue of their 3rd album.







Dean..

On vinyl
First session after a week away from the system.

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Originally posted by Mat Cork:

Awesome album. Have this on vinyl from 1977, sounds as fresh now as then,
"beautifully crafted title track, that shows the universe what an underrated guitar talent Alex Lifeson is. Beginning with classical guitar, which belongs in a masterclass, which then progresses into a solid piece of trademark Rush, complete with thumping, intricate bass lines and precision percussion, which is perfectly intertwined with virtuoso guitar work. Track 2, "Xanadu", is one of the greatest pieces of music, that we were privalleged to listen to in the last century. From the synthesized vision into a utopian dreamworld, we are taken on a journey by sublime guitar work and percussion that is still ahead of it's time, almost a quarter of a century later (check out the version on "Exit....Stage Left", for a masterclass in perfect live music). Geddy Lee's bass is precise and uncompromising, whilst his keyboard skills are introduced with virtuoso precision."

On vinyl First experience of Mono as discovered in this room. Very much like Sigur Ros without the nonsensical lyrics. Huge scale , would like to see them live.

I drop of at an address in West London regularly that has Robert Wyatt on a another doorbell in the same building, now should I see if its him one day?







Dean..On Vinyl

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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:


Black Triangle, my favorite disc at the moment.

Darcy mentioned that you were loving it Oliver.

No sign of the new addition yet?

Not yet but I'm on alert.

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Originally posted by ewemon:


MFSL

I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but got the confirmation for May 19th release on this one from AF.

~<>~ Henry Purcell (1659-1698) ~<>~

Fantasias for the viols, 1680

HESPÈRION XX

Jordi Savall dessus de viole.
Wieland Kuijken basse de viole.
Sophie Watillon hautecontre de viole.
Eunice Brandao ténor de viole.
Sergi Casademunt ténor de viole.
Marianne Müller basse de viole.
Philippe Pierlot basse de viole.

Recording Date and Place : Octobre 1994 Château de Cardona (Catalogne).
SACD Hybrid stereo CD (2008)

Going through another Porcupine Tree phase at the moment. Must be in anticipation of the upcoming concerts. They are only 5 1/2 months away.

unbelievable performances....

4 albums on 4 nights...



comes with 4 cds and 5 dvs

Jussi Björling singing duets - he's probably in the top 5 of tenors from the recorded era, if not no. 1. This disc is just a delight, you could play it on a dansette and the music would just shine through. It's a cliché, but he could sing the telephone book and it would still be worth hearing.

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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:

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Originally posted by ewemon:


MFSL

I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but got the confirmation for May 19th release on this one from AF.

Looking forward to that one as well. But I just wish AF would update their site regularly.

Can't remember who posted it on the other forum but I believe one of the releases for June is a Billy Idol disc. Not sure if it is cd or vinyl. Not exactly one of my favs.

First spin of recent purchase...

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Originally posted by Huwge:
Jussi Björling singing duets - he's probably in the top 5 of tenors from the recorded era, if not no. 1. This disc is just a delight, you could play it on a dansette and the music would just shine through. It's a cliché, but he could sing the telephone book and it would still be worth hearing.

Heartily agree Huwge! Absolutely sublime, gloriously rich and liquid tone. Not at all nasily. My favourite recorded tenor.

Che gelida manina - wow.

Why? Beautiful and captivating music, beautifully recorded. I know we say it a lot, but 'stunning'.

Amongst the several jewels of contemporary West African music you will find a fantastic version of 'The Man I Love'. When you're used to the seminal versions by Billie Holliday and Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli, there's a lot to measure up to. You won't be disappointed.

On spotify:-

On vinyl:-

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Originally posted by JWM:


Why? Beautiful and captivating music, beautifully recorded. I know we say it a lot, but 'stunning'.

Amongst the several jewels of contemporary West African music you will find a fantastic version of 'The Man I Love'. When you're used to the seminal versions by Billie Holliday and Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli, there's a lot to measure up to. You won't be disappointed.

Thanks James, I'll give this one a try. I'm listening to quite a bit of African music lately. Have you heard the latest Oumou Sangare album? It is really good.

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A bit noisy ,another waste of 10p, mind you the music is superb.

Another "outstanding" cover there munch.

I don't have it but found the album cover picture.