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
A Wigmore Hall recital recorded by DG for a change without an audience. Works by Bach, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Scubert.
2 x LP - Decca 2014 : )
Enjoying the music too!
Debs
Vinyl
Vinyl
How do you find it?
There's a version of Midnight in Harlem in one of the Crossroads that's simply awesome.
Brilliant, I highly recommend it.
If you haven't already pop over to youtube and watch the Atlanta gig version.Stunning.
Vinyl
How do you find it?
There's a version of Midnight in Harlem in one of the Crossroads that's simply awesome.
Brilliant, I highly recommend it.
If you haven't already pop over to youtube and watch the Atlanta gig version.Stunning.
Yes great! Thank you!
And what about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clkrASgM8Rc
One of today's most beautiful contraltos, in a programme of sad songs. Great in itself, but also as introduction into the world of Monteverdi and early baroque contemporaries.
EJ
Delightfull version 
I must admit it is mainly the Sandy Denny era Fairport I listen to. My personal opinion is that Sandy was one of the best vocalists Britain has ever produced. Her duet with Robert Plant on this is an absolute classic.
MBV - Loveless
I was skeptical at first, as Netrebko has also had some less optimal recordings. But this one is definitely worth while - in the first two songs she warms up the last song is a delight. I would have like the tempo of the first song to be a little slower, but ok. Does it reach the tops of Jessye Norman, no it doesn't but is a good recording which I will listen to more often
Yes: Relayer
New Steven Wilson mix. CD version ripped to NS01, streaming through NDS.
I adore this album and, for the time being at least, am enjoying this new mix which appears to offer a more open, less congested sound which makes it easier to follow separate instrumental lines.
I now have a number of these discs which come with a second disc with the recording presented at higher resolution (24bit, 96kHz) so will have to work out how to rip those tracks to the NS01 (challenging!!).
Pre Abu Dhabi qualifying - Magical interplay with Marsalis.
Qobuz FLAC download.
G
Always nice with good execution of Mozart
Pe'ahi by The Ravenettes, their most recent album. On CD:
Warpaint - The Fool
The production on their self titled second album is much better, but this one contains some decent tracks.
20 years old, still going strong. Beaux Arts Trio's playing is articulate and joyful and the sound is pretty decent comparing to their vinyl counterparts. Never had the urge to look for other performers.
20 years old, still going strong. Beaux Arts Trio's playing is articulate and joyful and the sound is pretty decent comparing to their vinyl counterparts. Never had the urge to look for other performers.
I like them as well a lot, Trio Wanderer has also brought out some interesting albums.
Bell X1
"Bloodless Coup" (2011)