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
Kevin - is this an album of the sound tracks of these old TV programmes? I can only identify some:
Danger Man
Randel & Hopkirk
The Persuaders
Man from Uncle
The Saint
The Champions (isn't Alexandra Bastedo stunning?)
But the rest defeat me. Please do complete the list
MDS
Man in a suitcase
Department S
Quatermass
My No1 go to Blues album at the moment.
Graham.
Good taste Graham. 
I just bought an Otis Spann album on eBay. I'll let you know what it's like.
Steve
On Vinyl
The Hagen Quartett are unique in bringing a smooth, glossy approach to Beethoven. Their Op.127, all gently rolling hills and lovely pastures where the Quartetto Italiano see giant barren rock formations, is most typical and also one of the best of the series. Within their idiom, the Hagens play with plenty of give and take, and gentle humor.
Cheers,
EJ
On Vinyl
On Vinyl
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours. Arrived this morning the new Remaster on Vinyl
Floid - I'd be interested in what you think of it, esp if you have any of the other vinyl versions to compare it to.
I have an original copy of this and compared to that this has a lot more weight to the sound, much more fuller sounding and quite a bit more detail in the background. This version is the single vinyl not the 45rpm double that is also available.
I hope that my description helps, I'm crap at describing how things sound. The pressing is very good. In other words i'm happy with it.
Thanks Floid, yes your description helps. I have an original that's a bit noisy. Looking to get another vinyl copy. It's been reissued in 2004, 2011, and 2013, as well as the 45 rpm you noted. I guess the latest ought to be the greatest, but who knows? 45 rpm probably best SQ, but too much record changing. Cheers.
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours. Arrived this morning the new Remaster on Vinyl
Floid - I'd be interested in what you think of it, esp if you have any of the other vinyl versions to compare it to.
I have an original copy of this and compared to that this has a lot more weight to the sound, much more fuller sounding and quite a bit more detail in the background. This version is the single vinyl not the 45rpm double that is also available.
I hope that my description helps, I'm crap at describing how things sound. The pressing is very good. In other words i'm happy with it.
Thanks Floid, yes your description helps. I have an original that's a bit noisy. Looking to get another vinyl copy. It's been reissued in 2004, 2011, and 2013, as well as the 45 rpm you noted. I guess the latest ought to be the greatest, but who knows? 45 rpm probably best SQ, but too much record changing. Cheers.
I'm like you the original copy I have has seen better days so seemed a good time to get a nice new copy. £16.00 on Amazon
Listened to the Interesting Alternative show again tonight with Steve and Kavus with Jerry Ewing and Jo Kendall from Prog magazine. http://www.phoenixfm.com/categ...ng-alternative-show/
Among the tracks selected by Jerry & Jo was music from Antlered Man & Gizmo. I bought a CD from both bands.
Sample tracks - http://www.gizmo.uk.com/discography.html
Antlered Man - Gifties 1&2 (Initial impression is WOW!)
Listen & Buy here...
http://www.facebook.com/antleredman?ref=ts&fref=ts#!/antleredman/app_204974879526524
Clifton Chenier. Boogie & Zydeco. On vinyl from 1979. Sonet Records.
Anyone else here have this record? It’s made in England. I came across this in the s/h shop and recalled Clifton Chenier mentioned by Paul Simon in the song “That Was Your Mother” on Graceland. So I grabbed it and am glad I did. Zydeco is the genre. Very upbeat, lively, soulful, jazzy, accordion-driven music. A fun listen.
This is a beautifully done new classical music release.
Ravel's String Quartet in F major by Guarneri Quartet titled French Album No. 1 Released in 2011 by a US Label Lancia Media Factory.
No frills in terms of packaging ( except for the classy Avedon cover photo ) but the sound quality is exceptional for a current non audiophile-priced release.
Free from the confines of a major label she has produced her best album yet.
Features Jackson Browne, Jackob Dylan amongst others.
Listening to one of his old discs in prep for his new one due out on the 26th Feb. The samples from the new up and coming disc are as good as always.
