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
New jazz on CD. Rather Sun Ra-ish. Nice.
For a change of pace.
Gaslight Anthem - Handwritten
Bit more upbeat and rockin' still.
First time giving a shot at Beethoven's smaller pieces.
Piano Trio No. 1 in E-flat Major,
Op.1, No.1
On 180 gm vinyl, a classic collection of alternative 90's music.
..during my workout..
..now listening to a recording full of energy..
Something light for early in the morning...
Rhythms from a Cosmic Sky
Dowland's "Lachrimae or Seaven Teares" (renaissance dance music scored for five viols) given an excellent performance by Fretwork, one of their first recordings and one of my first early music discs.
Cheers,
EJ
A fine recording
On IPOD, a good progressive rock album..
I am enjoying this a lot at the moment. On the black stuff.
First spin - the Tokyo String Quartet's last recording, before the group will disband next month after a 44-year run with only a few changes of personnel. To me, the Tokyo are/were unparalleled in their combination of depth and insight, and balance and beauty of sound.
As to this disc: early days but it may be the saddest, most beautiful recording they ever did. These works are usually associated with Czech ensembles like the Panocha, and the Tokyo certainly don't sound 'Czech' (or Japanese or American, for that matter). But they find the notes of despair in Smetana's work and the longing (loneliness) in the Dvorak (as well as the adventure).
Cheers,
EJ
