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
Another original vinyl version - unique acoustics
Good choice Chief - on my listening pile - I have been following these guys for years - saw them at the Basement jazz club in Sydney once - two hours of creative improvisation. Such a rich back catalogue of albums to make your way through.......
Excellent. I knew about them, and thought you must have some of their stuff, especially after being in Aus for a while, but I'm a Necks novice. What albums of theirs (I see there's loads) should I hear next?
I seem to be listening to Open a lot. Not so much the sound, but the feel of it reminds me of the Koen Holtkamp solo album I have, Field Rituals - saw your post today from his band, Mountains, btw - I think I've heard that one, and noticed it had a reissue last year. That's another one for my maybe list (!)
Chief, my favourite Necks album is Drive By. Always reminds me of a late night driving through Sydney out over the harbour bridge.
Silverwater does not have quite conjure up the the same romantic thoughts for me as the title just makes me think of the prison in Sydney that I once drive past (not that I have visited) but it is a good album. I have not played their albums a lot in recent years, so have just dug them out and will try out a few this week - I have 17 of them.....
As for Mountains, their album from last year, Centralia, is IMHO one of the best of the year. Superb music.
Interpol - Interpol
CD.
Can't remember who posted this a few days ago, but reminded me to give it a play. Thanks for that.
Dead Kennedys "Give Me Convenience Or Give Me Death" on compact disc.
Excellent album although alcohol consumption may impair optimum performance or listening pleasure! 
A change of direction this evening. towards Porstmouth
Streaming from FLAC
Disc 1 playing disc 2 queued
S&M. For me this works so well Metallica with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra under the direction of composer and arranger Michael Kamen. Those of you that know it will know what I mean, those that don't really should give it a try.
To steal the review of Ian Fortnam - "S & M showcases over two hours of the band's best known material including the muscular thrash of "Master Of Puppets" and the devastating power of "Enter Sandman". Also featuring a pair of brand new compositions--the pounding menace of "Human" and chest-beating nihilism of "No Leaf Clover"--S & M steers clear of pompous self-indulgence in favour of sheer blistering intensity. Kamen's orchestral arrangements perfectly complement the underlying subtlety of Hetfield, Ulrich, Hammett and Newsted's singularly bombastic muse and the end result is nothing short of awesome."
It's a great visual spectacle too. A favourite DVD of mine. Well worth a watch (or two)!
Yes I should have mentioned the DVD it's great, and captures the night really well. It's so good seeing the SFSO and Metallica actively enjoying playing together. Michael Kamen (the conductor) was the guy who penned and adapted Metallica's music for this, so a big thumbs up for a job very well done.
Steve
A change of direction this evening. towards Porstmouth
Eh?
A change of direction this evening. towards Porstmouth
Eh?
....Oh, my next record (well, CD actually) this evening, ending with Track 16......
The Helio Sequence - Com Plex
CD
Saw the documentary on iPlayer last night which inspired me to play what is probably one of my favourite pieces, if not THE favourite piece of music.
Streaming 24bit 48kHz FLAC
Envying your 24bit 48Hz copy.
Steve
Hi Steve
First hires I ever bought. Thanks B&W 
Russell
I always love Stravinsky conducting his own scores.
This Pulcinella is no exception. I love his rhythmic energy and direct communication.
This original 2 Eye pressing sports Milton Glaser's fanciful cover art.
Discovering Stravinsky's shorter pieces.
I get a kick out of Greeting Prelude, familiar *Happy Birthday* re-mixed by Stravinsky for Monteux's 80th birthday. 
even more powerful
And underrated. Better than 'The Wall' IMHO
Agreed, but I do like the wall and DSOTM
Now, now boys. It gets a bit like trying to rank the best football players, doesn't it? Best done at the pub, perhaps.
I agree though The Final Cut is underrated and so is The Piper at the Gates, but I think The Wall and DSOTM are deservingly rated, as is WYWH.
Well it is different sounding if nothing else.
Denovali Records starts the new year with a brand new 22 track FREE download sampler which features many of the 2013 releases as well as some upcoming records from the beginning of 2014. Enjoy...
Listen - https://soundcloud.com/denoval...-records-nordic-lake
Free download - http://denovali.com/mp3shop/Fr...4bDXDugYtoGgVdvPOor0
Denovali Records starts the new year with a brand new 22 track FREE download sampler which features many of the 2013 releases as well as some upcoming records from the beginning of 2014. Enjoy...
Listen - https://soundcloud.com/denoval...-records-nordic-lake
Free download - http://denovali.com/mp3shop/Fr...4bDXDugYtoGgVdvPOor0
Good find, thanks Denis.
Steve
