What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. X)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2013
On the cusp of 2014, we start a new thread...
Anyway, links:
Volume IX: https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...16#22826037054683416
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
More JGW on vinyl, again from his magnificent 1970s funk period:
Nice K 
By the way are you planning to venture North any time soon. G
Not sure G, I will have to call the ex-Mrs Kev, currently residing in N Yorks, to see if she fancies a visit from someone from That London... 
George Harrison. Dark Horse. On vinyl from 1974.
Nirvana. Bleach. 2 LP release from 2009 on thick, white, and very quiet Sub Pop vinyl.
"A rare version of Led Zeppelin’s self-titled vinyl release sold for approximately $1,890.00 earlier this month on eBay. Take note, this is not the same self-titled copy you have in your personal collection; this is the highly sought out, first pressing of the band’s original 1969 UK debut.
Baring the catalog number: 588171, this title barely sold upon initial release, partially because, as the seller pointed out, albums were expensive back then and this run was very limited. It was also indicated that the vinyl, sleeve and red – plum first pressing labels were all in a “mint-minus” condition, making this find all the more incredible.
The most obvious way to spot one of these rarities is by looking at the cover. Notice the turquoise blue printing versus the bright orange printing we’re accustomed to seeing on the cover nowadays. Apparently a last-minute decision was made by the band and their manager Peter Grant just as this record was going to press.
It seems that the turquoise text on the front just wasn’t the right look for a heavy rock ‘n’ roll band, in their view. As a result, the colors were changed and it is said that only a small shipment (less than 2000 copies) of the turquoise sleeves ever left the plant.
Searching for one of these could easily leave one feeling ‘Dazed and Confused,’ however, collectors rarely give up, admitting that it’s the thrill of the hunt that brings them the most pleasure. Amazingly, this Led Zeppelin
gem was listed and sold from the island of Cyprus. The big bucks this album earned at auction proves that sometimes an unwelcome shade of turquoise is capable of turning into pure gold."
A1/B1 second pressing red/plum. Does anyone own a torquoise copy? I doubt there is much difference in SQ and it seems most of the change were made to the front cover and labels/credit.
You know I do Tony. We've had this discussion before. Keep taking the pills mate. 
Of course the Turquoise 1st press sounds better.
Here's a selfie to prove ownership.
@ Steve.
I trust you.
Now I know why you bought the KM. Just to clean this one, you lucky bu*%r. I'm gonna come around one of these days and sort you out mate.
@ Fang.
It is just ridiculous what people pay for these copies and I still believe is is the same template!
My mates got a turquoise LZ1 , his brother gave it to him. Shame he hasn't got a TT though.
It has been on my LP12 though.
Ralph Towner
Solstice
Ralph Towner 12-string and classical guitars, piano
Jan Garbarek tenor and soprano saxophones, flute
Eberhard Weber bass, cello
Jon Christensen drums, percussion
Recorded December 1974 at Arne Bendiksen Studio, Oslo
John Lewis -piano
Sacha Distel - guitar
Barney Wilen - tenor sax
Pierre Michelot, Percy Heath - bass
Connie Kay, Kenny Clarke - drums
Originally Posted by Bert Schurink:
What is he like?
Any good?
The Beatles. Abbey Road. MFSL vinyl from 1980. 
Because NBC is now showing men's figure skating long program
Originally Posted by Bert Schurink:
What is he like?
Any good?
I am biased as I am liking the playing of Alexandre a lot. But I think this CD has too much variation in style so it's all over the place. So if you want to get into Alexandre I would recommend you to get the below set. Unless you like an adventure then this one can also be good - but it's overall less exciting from a playing perspective.
I am biased as I am liking the playing of Alexandre a lot. But I think this CD has too much variation in style so it's all over the place. So if you want to get into Alexandre I would recommend you to get the below set. Unless you like an adventure then this one can also be good - but it's overall less exciting from a playing perspective.
Thanks.
He'll be making a CSO debut 2014/2015 season playing Couperin and Rameau amongst others.
Couperin
Rameau
Satie
Ravel
I'll going to try to get a ticket to go see him. Maybe he's better live than a CD.
I am biased as I am liking the playing of Alexandre a lot. But I think this CD has too much variation in style so it's all over the place. So if you want to get into Alexandre I would recommend you to get the below set. Unless you like an adventure then this one can also be good - but it's overall less exciting from a playing perspective.
Thanks.
He'll be making a CSO debut 2014/2015 season playing Couperin and Rameau amongst others.
Couperin
Rameau
Satie
Ravel
I'll going to try to get a ticket to go see him. Maybe he's better live than a CD.
I just saw that he is in Frankfurt in May with a program of Mozart, Mahler..., might get a ticket for that.
driving trio jazz, nice...
Another excellent compilation in this series of music chosen by bands. Double vinyl:
| 1. Big Eyed Beans From Venus - Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band |
| 2. Higher Than the Sun - Primal Scream |
| 3. he Rain - Missy Elliot (Supa Dupa Fly) |
| 4. Venus in Furs - The Velvet Underground |
| 5. M62 Song - Doves |
| 6. In Every Dream Home a Heartache - Roxy Music |
| 7. Was Dog a Doughnut? - Cat Stevens |
| 8. Bassline - Mantronix |
| 9. Cherry Red - The Groundhogs |
| 10. Energy Flash - Joey Beltram |
| 11. I Feel Love - Donna Summer (Patrick Cowley mix) |
| 12. Mushroom - Can |
| 13. The Dance - Rhythim is Rhythim |
| 14. E=MC2 - Giorgio Vs Talla 2XLC |
A little bit of Saturday MOD music - CD
Graham.
Lee Hazlewood's extraordinary "Requiem for an Almost Lady" (1971) on reissue vinyl:
G
Why not! - 1976 Japanese vinyl issue.
Graham.
"I've PLayed Every Toilet". Fascinating BBC Radio 4 documentary on the UK "toilet" circuit, hosted by John Harris, on iPlayer:
