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
Howard, Graham,
My Richard Thompson LP didn't arrive today. Hopefully tomorrow. Is it good?
Steve
Hi Steve,
I have not listened to the whole album, just side 1&2 . Side one finds RT in a folk sort of groove which I did not expect . Side 2 is typical RT. My pressing is v good flat & with no surface noise SQ does not sound to digital. So what I have heard so far it sounds good.
Graham.
Thanks Graham.
Hi Steve,
Just read the gatefold notes. 'All tracks recorded on MC1 16-track analogue 
Take care Graham.
A skeletal Scherzo but not as sinister as Richter's.
The Sugarcubes: The Great Crossover
Robert Schumann: Ragna Schirmer (Piano)
Etudes in the form of Free Variations on a theme of Beethoven, WoO 31
Symphonic Etudes for Piano, Op. 13
Linda at her best--also a very good, if not great recording.
Robert Schumann: Ragna Schirmer (Piano)
Etudes in the form of Free Variations on a theme of Beethoven, WoO 31
Symphonic Etudes for Piano, Op. 13
Haim, if my memory is correct I'm indebted to you big time for leading me to this particular (or was it the other way around?). I was thinking a lot about this album yesterday as I was practicing the theme and two of the variations of the WoO 31. For some reason this piece has its grip on me since the first time I heard it. It is one of those pieces that came at a time in my life when I needed it and carries great meaning/emotion for me.
I've not said one word to my son in order to influence him either about what to like in music or not but I think he likes this work as well. He already, on his own, found the score beside the piano and had the theme memorized about 6 months ago. I have my work cut out for me already and it is clear that in just a year and a half he is already very near to leaving me in the dust. On the cello that is already a forgone conclusion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMwBwoDS5Jg
Vivaldi had a strong sense of tuneful music; performance of Savalls shows it extraordinary well.
Highly recommended.
Picked this record up at our local monthly record show (50+ individual dealers). It's a mono copy of the Elmo Hope Trio's "Here's Hope" (1962, Celebrity 209). Sidemen are Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. It's amazing to me how many of these late 50's/early 60's jazz records were so well-recorded. This one is exceptional -- perfect clarity, wonderful tone, incredible dynamics, and of course, brilliant music making! If you see a copy, grab it!
A skeletal Scherzo but not as sinister as Richter's.
Kuma, you should hear his radical 1995 record with the complete scherzi.
Cheers,
EJ
Cheers,
EJ
Reissued Vinyl
Graham.
The Happy Jawbone Family , taste the broom . I heard a track on Tom Ravenscroft 6 music show "fistfull of butter " decribed as garage blues rock whaterver that is but its really rather good if you want to hear something unusual.
Old Jimmie Rodgers train and hobo songs from the 'Twenties and 'Thirties--redone by Haggard with great instrumentation and a great recording.
This is beginning to sound like a very good album indeed.
Vinyl
Graham.
The Cairo Gang - The Corner Man
My LP finally arrived today and on first play the music & recording are wonderful. Many thanks to Graham for his recommendation (see you at the sold out Emily Barker gig 
).
Listen here & get the vinyl if you like the sounds...
I'm completely blown away by this album. Warning: contains growling vocals, blade runner atmosphere and brilliant tunes.
