What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XI)

Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2014

On the cusp of 2015, we start a new thread...

Anyway, links:

Volume X: https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...-be-interested-vol-x

Volume IX: https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...16#22826037054683416

Posted on: 29 March 2015 by Bert Schurink

After I finalized the other one During my workout I switched to this one, which I like more ....

Posted on: 29 March 2015 by Bert Schurink

Non switched to my usual classicalIano treat during breakfast. A great habit and a great album as well...

Posted on: 29 March 2015 by kuma

Dudamel/Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela

A live recording from 2012 but finally released last year.

Right off the bat, I am pretty disappointed with the sound quality. This is like going back to DG's 90s barren digital recording era. Actually this is worse than Boulez set or even the ancient Klemperer/Philharmonia's EMI '68 recording!

Cast of thousand, Dudamel takes a colourful soundtrack spacious approach. But I wish it had more of rhythmic pulse ( like Boulez set ) as the music sounds a tad lazy at times. Scherzo signals straight away its mischievous but sinister intent but leading edge isn’t crisp lacking tension. The final movement opens up a horizon and is like a large ship sailing into a big ocean. Dudamel seems to be more comfortable showy pageantry movements than more interesting inner-movements probably due to his weak organisation skills. My mind starts wondering before each movement ends whereas Boulez or Klemperer would keep me engaged at all time.

I found that Mahler's music really need someone who can lead and show a solid structure and direction otherwise they can quickly turn into a boring overwrought affair.

Like this one.

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Christopher_M

the durutti column - circuses and bread. It seemed to chime with the start of the General Election period.

Chris

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Stevee_S

Streaming | Spotify Premium

Continuing with my Mendelssohn / de Vriend and Netherlands Symphony Orchestra discovery. Once again on Hybrid SACD via Spotify Premium, recorded in 2013.

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Stevee_S

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Alison Krauss & Union Station ~ Live at Louisville Palace (2002)

A great live live gig, well recorded with superb sound quality.

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by BigH47

Greg Brown - Covenant.

New to me just heard a track on Radio Paradise,listening on Spotify Premium.

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Richard D

New to me, must investigate further! Great stuff.

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by dav301

On CD:-

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by ragman

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Quad 33

DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET Brubeck & Rushing (1960 UK mono), featuring recordings made with legendary jazz vocalist Jimmy Rushing. Super

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by hungryhalibut

Good idea - and what a great cover.

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Stevee_S

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Dream Theater ~ Awake (1993)

One to kick start the evening.

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Tony2011

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Bert Schurink

A bit dominant bass, but very enjoyable

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Stevee_S

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Within Temptation ~ Black Symphony (2008)

I came across this band while trying to find similar bands to Evanescence and We areThe Fallen. They are more of a symphonic/goth rock than the other two but really enjoyable nonetheless. Fronted vocally by the very talented Sharon Den Adel, I have enjoyed all their albums to date and this one live in Rotterdam is no exception.

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Gianluigi Mazzorana

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Sorren

Originally Posted by Stevee_S:

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Within Temptation ~ Black Symphony (2008)

Hi Steve

I have 'The Unforgiving' and enjoyed that. Guess I need to look at some of their others

Posted on: 30 March 2015 by Nick Lees

Within Temptation and Evanescence are good fun... in small doses for me though