What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.IX)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2013
With 2013 upon us, it's time to start a fresh thread. I've gone back to an earlier thread title because often the "why" is the most interesting part of the post.
Anyway, links:
Volume VIII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...nt/12970396056050819
Volume VII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...6878604287751/page/1
Volume VI: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878604097229
Volume V: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605140495
Volume IV: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605795042
Volume III: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607309474
Volume II: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878606245043
Volume I: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607464290
On Vinyl. Ethereal,breathy,haunting vocals.
On CD
This is a really good album. It is one of a three, CD tribute to the blues standards by Dion.
Bronx In Blue, Son Of Skip James, being the other two. Dion has a marvelous voice for rock and blues. If you like the "old blues" try any of these three albums you will not be disappointed.
Graham.
A bit varied this morning.
I was listening to the radio on the commute home and they were discussing the Elgar Cello Concerto with Alisa Weilerstein and kept referring to Jacqueline Du Pre, with whom I was unfamiliar. The interview piqued my curiosity. As a record shop was on the way home, I just picked this up. Finally given it a listen and will have to give it a few more.
Further recommendations for Du Pre would be most welcome!
Followed by ...
The Wailin' Jennys - Firecracker
Andrew Bird - Break It Yourself
Memories of listening to the album during night class lessons in the 70's
The Steve Miller Band "Let Your Hair Down"
This album continues in the same vein as the Dion album with covers of old blues numbers. Although a very familiar choice of blues songs are covered here Steve is on excellent form throughout, putting down some great solos, that sound so reminiscent of his heyday. Some real foot tappin' numbers on here.
Vinyl, what a wonderful collection of recordings , awesome 180gm virgin vinyl pressing.
Not so virgin nowadays.
On Vinyl
Exciting variety, meticulously crafted and interesting beatscapes and focused, tongue-in cheek rhyming.
Slime and Reason - Roots Manuva
The Pines (LP) [VINYL]
Why? Because it is brilliant! A seamless amalgam of classic, southern soul, country blues and gospel, this is intelligent music-making with impeccably high standards. Few bands can boast a vocalist of the quality of Yolanda Quartey. A mix of Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples.
Graham.
A bit varied this morning.
I was listening to the radio on the commute home and they were discussing the Elgar Cello Concerto with Alisa Weilerstein and kept referring to Jacqueline Du Pre, with whom I was unfamiliar. The interview piqued my curiosity. As a record shop was on the way home, I just picked this up. Finally given it a listen and will have to give it a few more.
Further recommendations for Du Pre would be most welcome!
I don’t know if you are aware but it is possible to purchase Jacqueline Du Pre’s entire EMI recordings in the form of - Du Pré Complete EMI Recordings [Box set, Collector's Edition] at a very reasonable price.
If its music you enjoy I can recommend this set without hesitation.
Regards
Peter
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: Maude Gratton, Harpsichord & Clavichord
Fantaisies - Sonates - Fugues - Polonaises
This is one excellent album:
A bit varied this morning.
I was listening to the radio on the commute home and they were discussing the Elgar Cello Concerto with Alisa Weilerstein and kept referring to Jacqueline Du Pre, with whom I was unfamiliar. The interview piqued my curiosity. As a record shop was on the way home, I just picked this up. Finally given it a listen and will have to give it a few more.
Further recommendations for Du Pre would be most welcome!
I don’t know if you are aware but it is possible to purchase Jacqueline Du Pre’s entire EMI recordings in the form of - Du Pré Complete EMI Recordings [Box set, Collector's Edition] at a very reasonable price.
If its music you enjoy I can recommend this set without hesitation.
Regards
Peter
Thanks Peter!
Best regards,
Pat
M.Ward - A Wasteland Companion
On HDX
CD:-
E.L.P. - Brain Salad Surgery
One of my favorite pop albums from 2012.
New year, let's get cracking...
Can - Soundtracks
Haven't seen some good krautrock recommendation for long time, so here is one. Might open a new fronts for some listeners.
