What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.IX)

Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2013

Posted on: 03 July 2013 by Florestan

Originally Posted by Agricola:

Dear Doug,

Thanks for posting these videos.

Illuminating, fascinating, and as ever with Bach, just a peep into his world of music. A life would be too short to really come close to a complete grasp of his mysterious genius. Indeed I wonder how the word genius can be applied to any but two or three others who wrote music in the face of this kind of artistry.

ATB from George

Hi George,

As usual, a very articulate response that no one could have said better. We are all so lucky to be recipients of these gifts of music by these great composers.

Regards,

Doug

Posted on: 03 July 2013 by Haim Ronen

Thanks, Doug.

First I will try to enjoy the fourth of July without playing any 1812 Overtures. It is enough that I am reading now "War & Peace".

Haim

Posted on: 03 July 2013 by DrMark

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by Bert Schurink

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by Haim Ronen

Nocturnes for sun rise.

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by Quad 33

Arrived just in time to listen too whilst watching England win the Ashes

On Vinyl with free CD.

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by dav301

On vinyl:-

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by BigH47

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by Quad 33

Re-issued vinyl. This is a superb re-issue available from Amazon for £8.70p + postage.

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by DenisA

Big Big Train - First play

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by kuma

Originally Posted by Haim Ronen: First I will try to enjoy the fourth of July without playing any 1812 Overtures. It is enough that I am reading now "War & Peace".

Haim,

Have you watched the Russian production of War and Peace?

This is one of the best Epic film ever made with cast of thousands.

No CGI back then.

I read the book first ( with the *relationship chart ) then watched this film and thought this is more accurate rendition in my mind than the vapid Hollywood version with Hepburn and Fonda.

I highly recommend watch this film ( 7 hours! ) after you read the book.

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by Steve C

New vinyl reissue.

Birthday present from the wife.

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by DenisA

Piano from Rae Morris & Guitars from Tin Spirits. Both are fabulous 'live'.

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by fatcat

Jellybean- £1 Charity Shop Bargain

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by DenisA

Just found this band - Jardín De La Croix, a Spanish instrumental math rock band formed in 2007 in Madrid. http://jardindelacroix.bandcamp.com/

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by Haim Ronen

Matti Caspi - Yom Shishi Chazar (Friday Returned)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w-sut0UnHs

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by Haim Ronen

Originally Posted by kuma:

Originally Posted by Haim Ronen: First I will try to enjoy the fourth of July without playing any 1812 Overtures. It is enough that I am reading now "War & Peace".

Haim,

Have you watched the Russian production of War and Peace?

This is one of the best Epic film ever made with cast of thousands.

No CGI back then.

I read the book first ( with the *relationship chart ) then watched this film and thought this is more accurate rendition in my mind than the vapid Hollywood version with Hepburn and Fonda.

I highly recommend watch this film ( 7 hours! ) after you read the book.

Thanks, Kuma, I will make a point to watch it. Seven hours though.. luckily I don't eat any popcorn.

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by shoot6x7

The book 'War and Peace' is beautifully written, almost poetry. I really enjoyed reading it.

Posted on: 04 July 2013 by DrMark