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: 24 May 2008 by markah

PIL - Happy?

Mark

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by daryl

Hi,i bought 4 new cd,s today and love them all.

Right now listening to The Martin Harley band-grow your own.

The others were-

James Hunter - the hard way

Gregg Allman -laid back

Lynyrd skynyrd -street survivors

Daryl

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by Graham Russell

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Level 42 - Retroglide

Mark

Is this the Mark King + three other guys Level 42 lineup?

Hi Graham,
This came out around the time of their last UK tour. We saw them at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool, and they were fantastic. Mike Lindup was part of the band, not sure which of the other original members were present. I don't have the sleeve notes with me for this CD but I imagine it is at least Mark King/Mike Lindup & others. Hoping to see them at the RAH in October.

Mark

Is this worth getting? I really like their earlier (80s) stuff. Is this MK at his finest?

Cheers
Graham.

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by sjust

Very fine music in the usual extraordinary recording quality, courtesy of a very good friend and forum member... Thanks, again !

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by sjust

Another classic...

Can you tell me who did the cover photo ?

thanks
Stefan

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Posted on: 24 May 2008 by Christopher_M

A dramatisation of Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge on R4.

Chris

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by FlyMe

The Eurovision Song Contest

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by markah

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Originally posted by Graham Russell:
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Originally posted by Graham Russell:
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Level 42 - Retroglide

Mark

Is this the Mark King + three other guys Level 42 lineup?

Hi Graham,
This came out around the time of their last UK tour. We saw them at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool, and they were fantastic. Mike Lindup was part of the band, not sure which of the other original members were present. I don't have the sleeve notes with me for this CD but I imagine it is at least Mark King/Mike Lindup & others. Hoping to see them at the RAH in October.

Mark

Is this worth getting? I really like their earlier (80s) stuff. Is this MK at his finest?

Cheers
Graham.

Graham - I would definitely say it's worth getting! It is not much of departure from their earlier stuff, although if anything perhaps Mark King's role takes on more prominence. It's one of those albums that took a few listens to really get into (aren't they often the best?), with a nice mix of the upbeat funkier sounds together with more simple ballads.

Mark

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by Graham Russell

Thanks Mark.

I'll get it on order.

Graham.

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by markah

Another one that 'grows' with every play............

Toumani Diabate - The Mande Variations. Beautiful.

Mark

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by naim_nymph

Whilst about my constitutional duty with the loofah, i soon realized this is not the best of musik for one to bubble-bath to, especially when the good people of the New Philharmonia Chorus are in the room next door bellowing out the Kyrie and Dies irae!

Good version though! : )

nymph

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by bishopla

The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East [MFSL Gold CD] - Allman Brothers Band

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by MilesSmiles

Getting ready for the big concert today - my son is already all hyped up.

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by droodzilla

Daniel Humair - Triple Hip Trip

Drum, Bass and Vibraharp(!) trio recording from 1979.

Bought today in York from the record shop opposite Sound Organisation.

Still on track one, but it sounds absolutely terrific so far.

A must for all vibraharp(!) lovers.

Regards
Nigel

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by nicnaim

In a Miles mood

Nic

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by MilesSmiles

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In a Miles mood

Nic

More Miles down under as well ...

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by nicnaim

Miles Smiles,

Had Sketches of Spain on earlier, but inspired by all the Floyd stuff on TV last night, I decide to slip Meddle on. First time I have listened to it on the CDS3. Damn, this is a fine CD player. Does good tunes really well.

Regards

Nic

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by JamieL

Bruford 'Rock Goes to College' DVD.
Surprisingly not very tight, despite the four great musicians (skipped the vocal tracks with Annette Peacock). Also no stage presence, especially Allan Holdsworth. Will stick to the CD 'One of a Kind'.

Nicnaim: 'In a Silent Way' is such a GREAT album. I should have put that on instead.

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by nicnaim

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Nicnaim: 'In a Silent Way' is such a GREAT album. I should have put that on instead.

Jamie,

The night is young, go on spoil yourself.

Regards

Nic

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by MilesSmiles

Sunday morning in Sydney - time for my classic hour.

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by MilesSmiles

Followed by Rubinstein and Chopin.

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by Lontano

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Getting ready for the big concert today - my son is already all hyped up.

Oliver. Been there, done that. Glad we have passed the Wiggles stage. Yesterday my boys were singing along to the Springsteen Magic album in the car - the brain washing and musical education is working.

Now after three, Hot Potato, Hot Potato, Cold Spaghetti, Cold Spaghetti....enjoy

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by Lontano

Ralph Towner Solstice with Garbarek, Weber, Christensen

Posted on: 24 May 2008 by Lontano