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
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
Annalisa Tornfelt "The Number 8"
recent solo release by vocalist/fiddler for Black Prairie
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for posting this. Plan to check it out.
Best regards,
pat
Had to go out today to buy a new laptop, and treated myself to this on vinyl at the same time. First listen after trying out on Qobuz earlier in the week.
On The Black Stuff
Had to go out today to buy a new laptop, and treated myself to this on vinyl at the same time. First listen after trying out on Qobuz earlier in the week.
Listened to it yesterday on Spotify and enjoyed it very much. I don't know the band well but this will lead me to check out more.
Jeff A
Reduced to the essentials - that's why it's so good...
Daryl Hall "Laughing Down Crying"
After watching several episodes of Live At Daryl's House, I was reminded of just how great this artist is. If you are a (former) fan of Hall & Oates or just curious about the idea of the Philly Soul sound, this is a terrific album from 2011. Meticulous songwriting, arrangements and performance. The man does nothing half-way. Just plain wonderful.
Always liked Daryl (and Oates too). Saw them live in the mid 70s and was knocked out by how ballsy they were. His first solo is great (Fripp was keen on him joining King Crimson) and Daryl's House is just brilliant - he never attempts to upstage his guests and always adds something good.
I'll certainly check out that recent solo Jeff - ta!
and
Paul Crossley's 4CD set from his early 90s recording.
I just listened to the CD3 which contains 12 Etudes and a few familiar other tunes.
From the first note I already had a bad feeling.
This is a water down genteel set. It is my worst nightmare of vague & murky Debussy. He paints a pretty picture in soft hues but nothing to chew on during or afterwards. He’s merely massaging keys without much articulation.
Even deadlier for slow tunes as he can’t sustain tension. All the notes are just swimming in a dull soup nowhere to go.
Aimard's Etudes:
Lighter feel and less *wound up * than Pollini. Melody line is a bit more fluid without a bucket of ice coolness. Friendlier and carefree, Aimard tunes these finger exercise tunes into a fun little story. It is more casual perhaps less aristocratic. Impressive Chromatic Figures but does not surpass Pollini’s laser sharp focus. Italian motif in In Ornaments does not come strongly sort of doing it as Frenchman style.
Nicely done and he has his strong POV unlike aimless Crossley but less sense of wonder than Pollini.
Daryl Hall "Laughing Down Crying"
After watching several episodes of Live At Daryl's House, I was reminded of just how great this artist is.
In the US, I randomly catch episodes of "Live At Daryl's House" on the Palladia channel. Excellent show, highly recommended. Never a fan enough to buy any Hall & Oates LPs, I enjoyed their music on FM radio back in the day. Seeing the 'Daryl's House' show these days has given me a new-found respect for Hall's talents. He is an excellent, driven performer!
Aimard's Etudes:
Lighter feel and less *wound up * than Pollini. Melody line is a bit more fluid without a bucket of ice coolness. Friendlier and carefree, Aimard tunes these finger exercise tunes into a fun little story. It is more casual perhaps less aristocratic. Impressive Chromatic Figures but does not surpass Pollini’s laser sharp focus. Italian motif in In Ornaments does not come strongly sort of doing it as Frenchman style.
Nicely done and he has his strong POV unlike aimless Crossley but less sense of wonder than Pollini.
As you seem to be on an exploration of these pieces give Jean-Efflam Bavouzet a try...
I am not yet a string quartet specialist, but sounds decent to me...
