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
Massive Attack "Blue Lines"
Good idea. This will be my post Goldfrapp listen.
Enjoy ! 
Last time I saw this lot was at the Reading festival in 94'. Since then they have released even greater albums but this one is still my favourite.
Michael Stanley
a 3 hr 16 minute compilation playlist I have made
from the 23 albums (not counting bootlegs) of MS
I have dating to 1972. Ah, one of my favorite artists.
Michael Stanley
a 3 hr 16 minute compilation playlist I have made
from the 23 albums (not counting bootlegs) of MS
I have dating to 1972. Ah, one of my favorite artists.
Nice to see, Jeff. Enjoy!
The psychedelic one has been replaced....
You're supposed to wear 3D glasses, Joe!
Last one before bed.
On the Black
You're supposed to wear 3D glasses, Joe!
Artwork replaced. Quite irritating really...remedied now. Still a good band!
Gabriel Fauré: Schubert Ensemble
Perahia's Impromptus Op.90
Clear, pretty and mellifluous but on the whole, he's too reserved. No.4 is rhythmic but surprisingly lacking in his usual many shades of colours ending up monotone. I think I prefer Brendel's Vox recording or Richter's live set even with several misplaying for this.
George Harrison. All Things Must Pass. 3 LPs on original Apple vinyl from 1971. The quiet one was finally heard. What a masterpiece! Should keep me occupied the remainder of the evening .
After not listening to this on vinyl for 27 years I had forgotten about the speed stability issue on side three. It's mentioned on some other fora, but I could not find anything definitive as to why defective pressings were issued. Is anyone here familiar with the issue? Maybe it was only on the US pressing.
Perahia's Impromptus Op.90
Clear, pretty and mellifluous but on the whole, he's too reserved. No.4 is rhythmic but surprisingly lacking in his usual many shades of colours ending up monotone. I think I prefer Brendel's Vox recording or Richter's live set even with several misplaying for this.
Hi Kuma,
I've never thought of this set as mellifluous or pretty - just as straight a translation from what's on paper as possible. Personally I've found the results magnetic, with D899 nr 3 as the highlight.
Cheers,
EJ
Too straight for my taste, EJ. Interesting that you've picked up on the No.3. that's my least favourite tune out of the OP. 90. ( too sweet! ) NO.2 & 4 are where it's at. 
I dunno but he failed to put me in the Schubert mood.
'63 Vox recording by Brendel got me the *lights on* moment for me on Schubert Impromptus.
Now, this Mutter's Brahms Sonata indeed is lovely. She gives a wider range of voices and confidence altho, her earlier innocent style can be charming, too. Thanks for the reco!
..a good start of the day, during my workout..
breakfast with Schubert..
Last nights playlist on CD
streaming cd rip
And then on vinyl
Last nights listening, on vinyl :-
And then on vinyl
I love this LP and it's a very graceful photo, but didn't you always wonder about those two balls hanging there?
Angus & Julia Stone "iTunes Live From Sydney"