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
enjoyable.....
Sunhouse "Crazy On The Weekend"
(iTunes download)
A young French Canadian musical Director for Rotterdam Phil, Nezet-Seguin's first symphonic recording for DG.
Whilst his Pathetique does not have much of an emotional investment, this is extremely colourful and textural. Plus it seems to be well thought out. Certainly he gave me a much better impression out of this performance than, say, Dudamel who's another young conductor.
What's unexpected is the second half of the program where the conductor on piano with Lisa Batiashvilli playing Tchaikovsky's Romance tunes. A nice contrast from the heavy Pathetique with a cleansing effect.
These are written for voices but here, they work great with expressive and intimate Lisa's fiddle playing.
Bob Dylan "MTV Unplugged" (cd rip to iTunes)
Just regained vinyl capability, so comparing performances on LP and CD.
Marc Ford "Holy Ghost" (iTunes download)
first listen
Every year, I try to expand my classical music horizon to something I have never heard before or drill down deeper in composer's catalogue to see if I understand.
Witold Lutoslawski was a Polish 20th century composer (1913-1994) and the only work I have heard to date is his Cello Concerto played by Yo-Yo Ma/Salonen/CSO once.
This is his orchestral work complication conducted by the composer himself which I think is a good starting point.
floating very nicely on Sunday morning in high res...
Dan Arborise "Of Tide & Trail" (Spotify Premium US)
Fleetwood Mac :The Very Best of ............"
(cd rip to iTunes)
As a comparison through time, here's the latest Fleetwood Mac promotional shot from their North American Tour with Christine McVie .....
Fleetwood Mac :The Very Best of ............"
(cd rip to iTunes)
As a comparison through time, here's the latest Fleetwood Mac promotional shot from their North American Tour with Christine McVie .....
It appears they have weathered the years pretty well. I approximate the same time frame as they and not sure I have done so well, at least not the last 12 years. I am pretty sure they are better off financially. 
I love their music.
Jeff A
Not a typical Sunday morning choice but I couldn't resist it.
Fleetwood Mac :The Very Best of ............"
(cd rip to iTunes)
As a comparison through time, here's the latest Fleetwood Mac promotional shot from their North American Tour with Christine McVie .....
It appears they have weathered the years pretty well. I approximate the same time frame as they and not sure I have done so well, at least not the last 12 years. I am pretty sure they are better off financially.
I love their music.
Jeff A
I agree, they certainly look quite healthy and fit for their ages, though Stevie may be purposefully placed in the back trying to hide a pound or two .
Not a typical Sunday morning choice but I couldn't resist it.
Thanks Richard I think I'll join you with this one.
Steve
Streaming a playlist including content from these albums:
David Bowie: The Next Day
Blondie: Autoamerican
Mando Diao: Hurricane Bar
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
Paul McCartney: Flowers In The Dirt
Paul McCartney: New
No Doubt
Wilco: The Whole Love
Bach, Chopin, Clementi...
and sneezing :-)
