What are you listening to right now? (VOL II)

Posted by: Adam Meredith on 23 March 2008

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

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Luxen

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Voltaire

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by jim c

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Haim Ronen

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by JamieL

Tangerine Dream - Brussels, February 9th, 1976.
I really don't know why this didn't make the boxsets, it is my favourite performance by them from the 1970s. Maybe they felt it was a bit too influenced by Pink Floyd and the album 'Wish You Were Here'
http://www.voices-in-the-net.de/ttree027.htm

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Voltaire

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Tam

Die Walkure. Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic. I'm finally getting round to working my way through this Ring which I bought longer ago than I would care to mention.

I very much enjoyed Rheingold, but this has left me a little cold, rather duller than it should be. Then again, few (Furtwangler being the most notable) convince me in the work.

regards, Tam

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by droodzilla

Sounding much better, second time around.

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Voltaire

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by naim_nymph

I'm listening to the thunder over-head. It's been on and off since the early hours of the morning. I have powered-down my audio system in case we have another power cut! : (

May have to light the candles later, and get the banjo out : )

nymph

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Huwge

Marc-André Hamelin plays Haydn piano sonatas, delightful stuff

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by bishopla

quote:
Originally posted by Tam:
quote:
Originally posted by bishopla:
Tam,

I find them nice to listen to. I have several versions by different Composers/Artist and I like to compare just for my own educational purpose. I love classical music but I have to say it's a new genre for me. Frankly I've been taking notice from others on this forum as to what they are playing and the comments. For example I would like to learn more about how one is bored with one performance and excited with another.

Kind regards,

Larry

I never ceased to be fascinated that two people can have such different reactions to the same recording - I find it wonderfully refreshing! I haven't the slightest idea, though why tastes can differ in this manner.

I suppose in this case, I came from recordings, of the later symphonies, anyway, particularly from Charles Mackerras, whose readings are so full of energy and rhythmic drive. Davis seems to lack that, to these ears, and so I just can't get on with the set. If you get the chance, the Mackerras recordings of 7-9 are on Classics for Pleasure very cheaply (see George's thread on Dvorak's Eighth for details) - I'd be very curious to know how you found them in comparison.

regards, Tam

Tam,

Thanks for Charles Mackerras recommendation. I will order soon and give them a spin.

Regards,

Larry

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by naim_nymph

Hi munch, it's raining bucket-fulls now, and the thunder is getting louder, it has excellent bass and i think it's in stereo! ; )

nymph

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Steve S1

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by u5227470736789524

quote:
Originally posted by naim_nymph:
....and the thunder is getting louder, it has excellent bass and i think it's in stereo! ; )

nymph

Mother Nature, in my experience, is, typically, the full 7.1 surround sound experience. And true, the bass is awesome.

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Haim Ronen

quote:
Originally posted by Huwge:
Marc-André Hamelin plays Haydn piano sonatas, delightful stuff

Huw,

He is going to perform at the University of Chicago in October and I am going to try to see him.

Haim

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Haim Ronen

A new MA release: 18th century music from France & Italy played by a trio on baroque instruments (bassoon, recorders & cello).

Haim

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Tam

If Haitink is not quite on a par with, say, Jochum or Knappertsbusch, his Bruckner is still very enjoyable, and all the more so given it's great to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra back in the recording studio after some years in the wilderness.

regards, Tam

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by u5227470736789524

Michael Stanley Band "Right Back At Ya"
1971-1983

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Steve S1

quote:
Originally posted by munch:
On a loud one Steve?

Pardon?

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Voltaire

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by Guido Fawkes

I can't believe how wonderful this album is and on a day like today I need cheering up.

It is one of those times when instead of Arthur Lee, you just need some Arthur Lowe.

Well this seasons over and it's cricket for a while, so time to practice those left arm occasionals until next season.

Posted on: 04 May 2008 by pumpkinhead

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