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
Something edgy for a change. A bit of grit in the oyster. G
Reverting to type perhaps
Where did the last 7 years go?
playing CD 1 of 3xCD set:
Jean-Philippe Rameau 1683-1764
Pièces de Clavecin en Concerts (Paris 1741)
Musica Amphion
Rémy Baudet - baroque violin
Rainer Zipperling - viola da gamba
Pieter-Jan Belder - harpsichord
~<>~
Another album that I have not listened to for some time
English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807
English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808
English Suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810
Stefan Hussong, accordion
Denon Dec 1994
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...xCZB_0beZFknNRtEEyxg
Fascinating performance on the accordion by Hussong. Highly recommended.
Haven't played this album in ages.
Sounds pretty decent on a non-Cirkus Sondek I put together with a groovy Royal N. I've added a Chrome Bumper HC for the Stageline giving ballsier and spacious presentation. I am reminded of how enjoyable this low-ish spec. AROed Sondek can be.
Full Dynamic Range vinyl reissue.
Double Album version ordered
A few plays now and this album is revealing more & more. Gill has really raised the bar from her debut, Tarry Awhile. The songwriting and musicianship are first class and the backing vocals have some of the best arrangements I've heard in a long time. If you like Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo, this CD is recommended.
Sounds - http://gillsandell.bandcamp.com/album/light-the-boats
A John Hiatt evening ion my household.
After a brutal week at work, managed to slip out at a decent time today to find this waiting for me at the doormat. As indicated by the title, this CD is filled with Rachmaninov's curiosities. With some composers, that means 'only for completionists' but Rachmaninov didn't pen an ugly note in his life, and on the whole, the music is quite engaging and shows us a less complicated, more direct composer - only one or two pieces of salon music are instantly forgettable. Ashkenazy is once again unbeatable, his clear way through the music really is the way to go here. He's an old man, his pianism maybe a little rustier than before (not a lot!), but his music making has only grown.
Cheers,
EJ
On CD:-
