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
Good evening Kevin.
Evening Dusty. You've given me an idea with your post - "Scam" is my favourite Dan album.
I'm a bad boy for ideas!!!!
2011 Vinyl. For my main course
Good evening Kevin.
Evening Dusty. You've given me an idea with your post - "Scam" is my favourite Dan album.
I'm a bad boy for ideas!!!!
I WANT it!!!
A bit of nu-Prog from 1994. Very Marillion-ish but pleasant.
steve
Vinyl.
Onto the pudding - original 1976 ABC-Dunhill pressing, sounding sweeeeeeeeeeet. Inspired by good old Dustysox...
Manflu takes hold but this is soothing the temples. G
Now for the cheese course. 
On glorious gatefold-sleeved vinyl
Arrived at Nos. 8, 9 and 10. Amazing... so sincere. A far cry from the cynical, joking-but-not-really, even jealous closet dissident-Soviet that to me characterizes Shostakovich in so many of his public works. I like this side much better, even if the predominant colours are red and black, and the soundscapes are not really giving rise to happy thoughts.
Cheers,
EJ
David Fray's latest Bach disc is a winner, it's been in or near the accuphase since it came out. He does not 'Jaques Loussier' this music but there is a jazzy edge to his interpretations. Great recording quality, too - a far cry from the thin Virgin house sound of old.
Cheers,
EJ
Onto the pudding - original 1976 ABC-Dunhill pressing, sounding sweeeeeeeeeeet. Inspired by good old Dustysox...
I really should not read this thread, I don't have this but will have very soon!
Lupu's Schubert Sonata No.20 D959
Their second album on ACT, as good as their first one.
Franz Schubert: Doric String Quartet
Quartet for Strings no 13 in A minor, D 804/Op. 29 no 1 "Rosamunde"
Quartet for Strings no 14 in D minor, D 810 "Death and the Maiden"
If only they would have practiced walking more uniformly then it would have matched their fine playing. Still better than some other quartets who are too loose and not serious enough.
Canto Perpetuo: Boulanger Trio
Learning the E minor trio years ago was one of the highlights of my life and literally introduced or brought me firmly into 20th century music and especially Shostakovich. I actually like both of Shostakovich's piano trios very much.
My guys & gals still do have more fun too Haim. While not quite uniform as they could be at least they are all the same height 
Kuma, getting into the mood.
Switching gear.
This is my 3rd set.
Haim,
Yes I am looking forward to the concert, too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtMnN8qa-9I
'Laetatus Sum' - a perfect ostinato in the background.
Highly recommended.
The more I play this one, the better I like it...... This was not my style of music before, so it needs some adoption from my side.
Cheers,
EJ
Just picked up 1st presses to replace my old knackered copies.
Absolute stunning sound quality never heard them sound so good.
A couple of mid-to-late Mozart symphonies.
Cheers,
EJ