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
This Abbado/Argerich Mozart Piano Concerto albums is part of DG's recent vinyl releases.
I am pleased to find out that this is a low noise, dynamic excellent digital live recording. Orchestra is well balanced with a solo piano. Very low distortions throughout the frequency range giving instruments natural colours. Low noise floor and quiet vinyl surface, too. ( did I just get lucky here? )
Anyways, I don't know what resolution file they put on this vinyl slab, but this album sounds very good. Far better than their 70s thin and noisy sounding vinyl they used to produce.
For performance, this is a mature reading for both parties and might lack a bit of spunk and liveliness. This No.20 certainly does not knock off my reference *ladies* ( Annie Fisher, Clara Haskil, et all ) but what they offer is a polished, coherent and lyrical rendition of these familiar scores. Andante reminds me of a hot lazy placid summer afternoon. Martha perks up in Allegretto a little. It contains some lovely passages and particularly endearing considering Abbado’s fate. ( he passed on less than a year later after this recording was made and everyone knew his days were numbered. )
Abbado & Argerich in 1967: Look at these cuties!!
Originally Posted by Stevee_S: Streaming | CD FLAC rip
The enhanced CD from 2007 [I'm not sure what was enhanced]. SQ is good and it's one of my favourite Air albums.
On original US release vinyl.
My fave is still the Moon Safari. Bought the CD when it first came out.
More Milt Jackson:
Milt Jackson: vibraharp
John Coltrane: tenor saxohone
Hank Jones: piano
Paul Chambers: bass
Connie Kay: drums
Altantic Masters
Rec. 1959
Enjoy
Dave
Schubert's octet on played on period instruments. The music takes to it well: sound is less dense than we are accustomed to. The performance is persuasive and lyrical with instruments in perfect balance. And the sound... wow. Just the right amount of soundstage and air, and played in 24/96, the wind instruments fill the room.
EJ
My fav Loreena album
Probably my most played album last year and this year.
Great album Tony
CD rip, love this ladies work:-
Loreena McKennitt - The Visit.
Great album Tony
+1. I still have my mono copy from back in the day.
CD rip:-
Pink Floyd - Division Bell 2011 R/M.
CD rip
Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream.
CD Rip streamed from my NAS:
The Santa Domingo de Silos Choir - "Canto Gregoriano".
Very definitely not the type of music I normally listen to, but for some reason, I find Gregorian chants incredibly relaxing and therapeutic.
Matt originally posted:
Great album Tony
"+1. I still have my mono copy from back in the day".
Same here. Another +1 from me.
I can't remember who originally posted this comment, but "Somebody to love" and "White Rabbit" must be 2 of the very best female vocal performances of all time!
Probably my most played album last year and this year.
Have you seen the AVO session?
Probably my most played album last year and this year.
Have you seen the AVO session?
Yes I have an official copy of the show but thanks for letting me know in any case.
A contrasting couple of albums:
Firstly a CD rip from my NAS, the very 'American' Delbert McClinton:
followed by (on vinyl), the very 'British' and sadly departed Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance.
Vinyl