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
M. Ward "A Wasteland Companion"
One of Portland's many musical residents, M Ward wears his
influences on his sleeves (it takes both, actually - "Find the greatest artists in whatever you do, and rip them off with respect.") but creates something uniquely original from the mixture. Saw him last fall and enjoyed.
The beauty of opinion is that everyone's got one....
Need I say more? 
Okay i admit it.
I purchase a copy of that back in nineteen hundred and frozen to death.
The funny thing is, those tracks are far from the worst.
Wish i still had my copy, along with my original vinyl collection...
Debs
French Album: Stephen Hough (Piano)
Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 by Johann Sebastian Bach (arranged by Alfred Cortot and Stephen Hough)
Concerto for Harpsichord in F minor, BWV 1056: 2nd movement, Largo-Ariosoby Johann Sebastian Bach (arranged by Alfred Cortot)
Pièces brèves (8) for Piano, Op. 84: no 5, Improvisation in C sharp minor by Gabriel Fauré
I don't generally like compilation albums but they are nice once in a while as a smorgasbord. When I hear Bach or Fauré or Debussy or Liszt I like to take it in large doses usually. The first 3 or 4 listens though I only ever made it through track 1 or 2 or 3 as it reminded to go listen to a full disc of Bach on the organ. Then I would be reminded of how much I like the Fauré Nocturnes and then go listen to them complete etc.
A nice album overall though if you can make it through....
Anais Mitchell "Young Man In America"
An unusual voice, terrific songs, talent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shr47LVcA5I
Cheers,
EJ
Playing the final quartets
Cheers,
EJ
Alan Parsons Project "The Essential"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkQsIAKss-U
Available on LP too.
Quite occasionally that really good Early Music exsists on LP.
Here you are.
Rolf Lislevand (baroque lute)
This polished programme of late 17th century lute music uncovers many rare gems, which exemplify the golden age of French lute music. In the words of lutenist Rolf Liselvand, “Rarely has any music been so unpopular as French lute music of this period…Probably never since that time has such beautiful music been performed for so few people.”
In this new recital, Rolf Lislevand, has determined to bring this magnificent repertoire out of its obscurity. To do so he has drawn on the sumptuous ‘Barbe manuscript’ in the Bibliothèque Nationale, which contains some of the finest jewels in the French lute repertoire, collected by a passionate supporter of the instrument around 1690. With its invaluable indications for performance, this document represents, according to the Norvegian lutenist, ‘a true lesson in music’.
La Belle Homicide was one of the most beloved pieces of the period. The homicide in question recalls the words from a Dowland song: to see/to touch/to kiss/to die. It is beautiful, enchanting music. As Denis Gaultier, in his Rhetorique des Dieux explains, “This Fair Lady, by her charms, brings death to all who see or hear her. But that Death is unlike ordinary deaths in that it is the beginning of life, instead of marking its end.”
Naïve Astree E8880
..had an intense comaprison and listening evening with a friend.. just listed some of the material which passed during this evening:
and:
Nathan Milstein was the winner here...
and:
Pieter Wispelwey was the winner
and:
A draw almost, a bit advantage for Matthias Goerne (more dynamic)...
and then we started to switch to jazz and progressive rock
...on jazz we heard
..for progressive rock we flipped through:
and closed with the Whirlwind:
Familiar West Side Story treated as Symphony. Quite refreshing and well done.
This set sounds good but I am not convinced if he's the right man for Mozart program.
For Piano Concerto No.15 I am enjoying the Vienna Phil. than overly cautious Lenny's piano.
One of Hyperion's best recent releases
Cheers,
EJ
On CD:-
..my recent buy..
Yes - Close To The Edge
Rolf Lislevand (baroque lute)
This polished programme of late 17th century lute music uncovers many rare gems, which exemplify the golden age of French lute music. In the words of lutenist Rolf Liselvand, “Rarely has any music been so unpopular as French lute music of this period…Probably never since that time has such beautiful music been performed for so few people.”
In this new recital, Rolf Lislevand, has determined to bring this magnificent repertoire out of its obscurity. To do so he has drawn on the sumptuous ‘Barbe manuscript’ in the Bibliothèque Nationale, which contains some of the finest jewels in the French lute repertoire, collected by a passionate supporter of the instrument around 1690. With its invaluable indications for performance, this document represents, according to the Norvegian lutenist, ‘a true lesson in music’.
La Belle Homicide was one of the most beloved pieces of the period. The homicide in question recalls the words from a Dowland song: to see/to touch/to kiss/to die. It is beautiful, enchanting music. As Denis Gaultier, in his Rhetorique des Dieux explains, “This Fair Lady, by her charms, brings death to all who see or hear her. But that Death is unlike ordinary deaths in that it is the beginning of life, instead of marking its end.”
Naïve Astree E8880
No question - the best Early Music Lute CD.
On Vinyl
Steely Dan - Aja
Great music nice Sunday morning spin.
From Qobuz ....