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
He seems more comfortable playing Grieg pieces than Beethoven.
The orchestra has a chamber feels with a touch of Hydn-esq flair. slow movements have an intimate clear translucent voice but the two outer movements can use some liveliness. I miss the big, bold Beethoven. I still find his expressions limited in range the whole presentation sounds too reserved. The same goes for the orchestra.
I actually enjoyed his recent live gig playing Beethoven Sonatas but still lacking that sense of playfulness and *dare*.
For a *low energy* Beethoven concertos, noone beats Kempff's playing for me.
This is a live recording of his last recording of Beethoven Piano Concertos cycle done with NHK Symphony in 1970. Apparently, he was fond of Japan and this was his 6th visit. ( he made 4 more before he died )
Touch of keys are softer than usual for this program and there are a few misplaying ( he does not stand the chance of today's demanding note perfect playing ). This isn't an acrobatic power house yet somehow his playing so communicative and expressive. As he always did, he supplies his own cadenzas which I always enjoy.
Black Widow - Sacrifice on vinyl.
More recent recordings of Russian pieces.
Bruce/Lordan/Trower - BLT
Such a good album I've had to play it again this morning.
on high res this morning, it's a very nice album...
The Beatles. Live! At the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962.
I've had this LP for more than 35 years, but only played it a few times. Interesting to get back to it. It captures an important historical place and time in the Beatles' past, but is now surpassed in quality and energy by the BBC recordings. Anyhow, fun to hear it again after all these years. A surprisingly nice German pressing on heavy vinyl, given the quality of the source tapes.
A recent addition to my CD collection. Thought I’d give Sirenia a try on the basis of Sorren’s write-up. Early impressions from a first listen are very favourable. The driving, high-energy lead guitar/bass/drums remind me lot of Garbage but the female vocals are cultured and harmonious, quite different to the snarling sometimes ironic style of Shirley Manson. Think I’ll get some more Sirenia albums. Thanks, Sorren. A good tip.
MDS
You're welcome MDS. Glad you like it.
Thanks to you both, just bought a Sirenia album and thoroughly enjoyed it. Not sure about the comparison to Garbage though. Sirenia is heavier and darker in my opinion.
If you like Sirenia, you might want to try Lacuna Coil. They have a similar, mainly female vocal led, heavy rock sound.
John Mayall - Blues Alone on Ace of Clubs vinyl.
Streaming FLAC rip
Cream- Disraeli Gears mono vinyl.
Warrior on The Edge of Time
UK first press vinyl.
Streaming FLAC rip
NEXT vinyl
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Not listened to TYA for years and as so often happens on this thread, seeing others playing it jogs my memory and musical appetite
Arrived this morning only had chance to play [side 1] but it sounds good to my ears - Vinyl.
I'm The Urban Spaceman vinyl.
Graham where did you get it from ?
Steve
Amazon £17.99. Steve I think you will like it, your LP12 certainly will 
Graham