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

'Most of all, you've got love technique'.



Stunning. I feel a late night coming on...

Tool's album 'Lateralus' is another HDCD release, although not the more recent '10,000 Days'.

'Lateralus' may not the easiest album to get into, I owned it for 18 months before I finally realised what it was about, interestingly the same time it took me to get into my first King Crimson album, who are a huge influence on Tool.

That said 'Lateralus' is definitely my favourite recording of the last ten years, probably alongside Red House Painters 'Old Ramon' (well recorded 1997, released 2001 due to legal disputes).

If you like the darker and louder side of prog rock, King Crimson, Van Der Graaf Generator, then Tool's 'Lateralus' is an album worth trying, and trying again, then leaving on the shelf for several months, and then trying again.

It is co-produced by the band and David Bottrill, who has produced/engineered King Crimson and David Sylvian among others.

A bit of a jump from Beck to Tool I must admit.

Jamie

quote:

Originally posted by mtuttleb:
Even though it was a nice day outside, I sat in listening to music. Beethoven Piano Trios from the Beethoven edition on vinyl (Kempff,Fournier,Szeryng) Op.1 (All), Brahms 4 with Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Solti), Brahms ballades Op.10 (Sokolov, Gilels)- Love this music, and then finished off with Brahms violin sonatas (Op.78,Op.100)(Zukerman,Barenboim)

I don't have any Naim discs . Not even a sampler. What ones would you recommend.

Cheers
Mark

Mark,

If you go with only one, this is the choice:



Chris Anderson's piano playing and synergy with Charlie Haden are outstanding.

On the classical side, Havard Gimse is a very talented pianist. All three of his discs are very good but I prefer his Grieg: Folk Dances, songs.
John Holloway's A London Concert is recommended too.

World music wise, an excellent duo from Brazil (piano & guitar) is Espiritu.

Other good jazz is Hobgood's trios: State of the Union & Crazy World.

Regards,
Haim

Well Mark,

You talked me into it..

quote:

Originally posted by markah:

Joy Division - Closer


New Order - Movement

Mark

Presumably you were inspired by watching Control?

Los Otros Maranones de Aguirre - Deutsche Harmonia Mundi

Harpsichord delight.

on the black stuff.

I first heard her on the August Rush soundtrack. Most intriguing guitar since Michael Hedges and Steve Tibbets.





Anthony

Ramsey Lewis: Keys to the City

quote:

Originally posted by Haim Ronen:

quote:

Originally posted by mtuttleb:
Even though it was a nice day outside, I sat in listening to music. Beethoven Piano Trios from the Beethoven edition on vinyl (Kempff,Fournier,Szeryng) Op.1 (All), Brahms 4 with Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Solti), Brahms ballades Op.10 (Sokolov, Gilels)- Love this music, and then finished off with Brahms violin sonatas (Op.78,Op.100)(Zukerman,Barenboim)

I don't have any Naim discs . Not even a sampler. What ones would you recommend.

Cheers
Mark

Mark,

If you go with only one, this is the choice:



Chris Anderson's piano playing and synergy with Charlie Haden are outstanding.

On the classical side, Havard Gimse is a very talented pianist. All three of his discs are very good but I prefer his Grieg: Folk Dances, songs.
John Holloway's A London Concert is recommended too.

World music wise, an excellent duo from Brazil (piano & guitar) is Espiritu.

Other good jazz is Hobgood's trios: State of the Union & Crazy World.

Regards,
Haim

Mark - to add to Haim's recommendations on Naim CD's. I own a lot of them but the ones that I like best are

Charlie Haden - Private Collection - this is a superb CD and I am glad to see it got the rerelease it deserves. Has been some of my favourite jazz for years

Antonio Forcione - all his CD's are superb and beautifully recorded

Charlie Haden/Antonio Forcione - Heartplay - like Pat Metheny/Haden beyong the Missouri Sky. Very good and relaxing

Fred Simon - Remember the River is pretty good and I am sure he will tell you so as well

Nicolas Meier - I like his new one Silence Talks - just come out.

Cheers
Adrian

quote:

Originally posted by smiglass:
I first heard her on the August Rush soundtrack. Most intriguing guitar since Michael Hedges and Steve Tibbets.





Anthony

Saw her last year at the Sydney Festival. She was stunning and captivating. Charming show. Amazing guitarist.

She has a new CD out called Dreaming of Revenge. This one is excellent as well

Winner of 2008 Grammy for best Traditional Folk Album from Band member Levon Helm. Very good listening indeed and recorded after his treatment for throat cancer. This one will reward repeated listening.

Lontano, thank you ... Oliver

quote:

Originally posted by MilesSmiles:
Lontano, thank you ... Oliver

Pleasure mate. I must be suffering memory loss to keep buying two of everything. Got something else to give you now...

quote:

Mark - to add to Haim's recommendations on Naim CD's. I own a lot of them but the ones that I like best are

Charlie Haden - Private Collection - this is a superb CD and I am glad to see it got the rerelease it deserves. Has been some of my favourite jazz for years

Antonio Forcione - all his CD's are superb and beautifully recorded

Charlie Haden/Antonio Forcione - Heartplay - like Pat Metheny/Haden beyong the Missouri Sky. Very good and relaxing

Fred Simon - Remember the River is pretty good and I am sure he will tell you so as well

Adrian

....Mark / Adrian the following are all available from NAIM as LP's aswell. You may like to get the Vinyl versions as a first choice.

This isn't the one that Haim is recomending but I suspect it is just as good. I like it very much



Anyway to save posting individual details

they are here if you go to - products then - Vinyl

I have most of them and they are all excellent.

happy spending
Geoff

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