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
"Khmer" by Nils Petter Molvær.
Teodore Anzellotti doing his Scarlatti magic on the accordion.
This is from a live performance in Chicago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DISwWjDeCwI
Famous Karajan/Berliner's Triple Concerto which I never warmed up to. I pulled it out and listened again. Nope. Still not doing anything for me.
Karajan+co. spoils it with a heavy handed orchestra.
Interestingly, this is what Richter has to tell about the recording session with Herbert. Start from 36:28 min. talking about how he refused to give him the right tempo and note in the 2nd movement and was more concerned about the photo session for the cover.
I like the later Kondrashin set much better.
Sunday morning ease in, ELP followed by
All are original vinyl releases.
24/96 download from HDtracks. Sounding mighty fine.
Back to more Vangelis on vinyl
Some early Mary Black. Compared to her later albums these songs are simpler in backing instruments and mix. More folk-like. Very well recorded. These albums are still very enjoyable even at low volumes, making them particularly suitable for late night listening. The song Trying To Get The Balance Right is a particular favourite of mine with delicious interplay of acoustic guitar and piano.
A classic album. Well recorded and quite enjoyable on every track. Listening to the 25th anniversary edition re-release on vinyl. Harkens back to a classic period of rock-n-roll.
Led Zeppelin I (remastered) [180g vinyl LP]
On vinyl. It seems appropriate after my drive today through Kingston, Hurley and Woodstock.
Early Sunday evening music. Black disk spinning, day cooling down.
Led Zeppelin I (remastered) [180g vinyl LP]
Doug, you must have been lead astray by Led Zeppelin.
First spin but with confidence. Mr. Hamelin handles majestically anything put in front of him.
Brings back memories of long summer nights around a campfire in northern Ontario.
Led Zeppelin II (2014 Reissue) (remastered) (180g)
Doug, you must have been lead astray by Led Zeppelin.
Led Zeppelin III (2014 Reissue) (remastered) (180g)
Storioni Trio + Netherlands Symphony Orchestra
A lot livelier and higher energy than *3 Russians* or at least everyone is on the same page. The orchestra is fittingly lofty and ostentatiously thunderous against the Trio closes the exciting 1st movement. Taut sound of timpani keeps the score crisp. Largo starts off with not overly sweet pastel coloured violin. It isn't the most intimate rendering keeping a cool composure. Fun rondo where everyone mingles together nicely. I still don't see why this score needs an orchestra.
This is a DSD SACD Hybrid Multi-ch Surround disc but the CD layer sounds pretty ok on my CD players.
looks a bit strange - but this was my workout music...
On vinyl...