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
Original CBS black plastic.
Love the sleeve Steve.
The Durutti Column "A Paen to Wilson" - double vinyl LP. Only 497 copies pressed.
Listening to this now. Great SQ.
Pye original vinyl.
From the local library
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Review by Charles E. Muntz
"Recorded live at the Bayreuth Festival in 1966, this performance became an instant classic when it was released. The spearhead of the cast is the great Birgit Nilsson, who brings an incredible intensity to the performance, from the terrifying curse in act 1 to the tear-wrenching Liebestod at the conclusion. Nowhere in the opera does she show signs of vocal strain or squalliness, something few, if any, of her successors can claim. Her performance rivals that of Kirsten Flagstad, who recorded it with Furtwängler in 1952....
The minor roles are all superbly filled. Christa Ludwig is the classic Brangäne, certainly better than Thebom for Furtwängler. Martti Talvela is a noble, committed Marke who actually makes the character interesting and poignant. Eberhard Wächter sings Kurwenal with ringing conviction."
Because it was a gift from Ivor:
Beautiful quality slab of vinyl, with deep dark silences and very little surface noise.
The bagatelles and Op.111
Cheers,
EJ
Just listened to Pixies live on 6 music ,, going to be a Pixies eveneing from here on in ..
Original Vinyl
Vinyl Sire.
Buy it if you ever see it Graham. This is the best V/A LP of British Blues. Only available on original vinyl and not silly money.
Die Walküre, Act 3. The valkyrie Brünnhilde shows herself to Siegmund to warn him that he is going to die; he refuses because he is in an incestuous relationship with his sister and doesn't want to let her go. Brünnhilde takes pity on him and tries to protect Siegmund against Hunding - she fails because Wotan interferes (it would ruin his plans to foster a pure hero; the future Siegfried).
Joking about the plot aside, this is one of the Ring's highlights. Solti's recording pits Birgit Nilsson and James King against each other. They both sing well, but not as intense as some of their colleagues on other recordings - perhaps caused by Solti's slowish tempo (Haitink is ideal here).
Cheers,
EJ
Originally Posted by EJS:
Next up, something light.
What is he like?
Any good?
Yes; outstanding!
EJ
Davis' pioneering recording of the massive Les Troyens.
Cheers,
EJ
Original Vinyl
Graham,
Was listening to this last week. Great album!
Great album cover and the music is not bad either. Future classic, I reckon...
Also from the collection of the local library.
Mindy Smith - Stupid Love & Mindy Smith via NAS ex CD.
A new artist to me - not really well up on country or country-ish music.
A good singer with a very pleasant "twang" in her voice, this album concentrates on the songs, with some touches of contemporary production techniques, and a welcome absence of vocal histrionics. Good songs, memorable melodies, well arranged.
Have only heard this (terrible cover art!) and the more recent self-titled album. Anyone have any other recommendations for this artist?
Regards,
Vlad
On vinyl - bought it as some purloined my CD 
Currently streaming ..
