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
Streaming | CD FLAC rip
Annie Lennox ~ Bare (2003)
Because she has a voice that always gets to me.
I wonder if they'd have been as successful if they'd chosen the name 'No'?
I wonder if they'd have been as successful if they'd chosen the name 'No'?
No 
45rpm vinyl
Now listening to this which arrived today. Just got it to rip on the NS01 despite several scratches on the first CD (it's on its way back to the river pronto). Currently not convinced about the sound quality, but despite being a massive (early era) Yes fan, currently I think I'm glad I only purchased the highlights 2CD version. But as for the music... Well, it's Yes at their best. I rest my case!
Partly inspired by the Bluesmen names on the Blues thread in the padded cell. Also, have only recently become aware of this brilliant early 90s proper Rock album.
I fancied listening to some crazed Dutchmen...
Original vinyl
steve
How wonderful! I haven't played them in ages. I have most of theirs so i must go and get them off the shelf and give them a spin.
Streaming wav...wow first play through the new kit, always sounded good but this is breathtaking......
I wonder if they'd have been as successful if they'd chosen the name 'No'?
No
Maybe.
In the mood for solid belcanto; tonight it's Maria di Rohan.
EJ
I fancied listening to some crazed Dutchmen...
Original vinyl
steve
How wonderful! I haven't played them in ages. I have most of theirs so i must go and get them off the shelf and give them a spin.
You might also wamt to give the other Dutch guys a try - Focus...
For Kuma!
I wonder if they'd have been as successful if they'd chosen the name 'No'?
No
Maybe.
Actually I'd hope that their musical virtuosity would always win the day, whatever name they chose. But I wonder what was the psychological effect of the affirmative name.
Richter's Appassionata is like someone pour a bucketful of ice water over your head.
Volatile and temperamental as Horowitz but perhaps more focused and menacing due to ultra sharp but controlled attacks. It is amazing how he can keep the individual note so clearly separated whilst maintaining a hammer drilling speed.
Richter never warms up even for usually a sweet reflective 2nd movement keeping his cool distance throughout.
A bit unfair being played right after the fierly Richter performance but this 1962 Connoisseur audiophile recording of Moravec's Appassionata is too gentlemanly self contained for my taste.
His quiet parts are expressive enough but It's a bit of a same same. The tunes need fire. After all this tune is about passion.
The plus side is that these records are one of the most natural sounding piano recording on vinyl.
The Lone Bellow - Then Came The Morning
CD (2015)
Falls into the alt-country/indie folk genres. Finally gave this a second listen. The opening track is really strong, and the whole album is good. Need to give this some more listens.
A short listen on youtube but not enough to decide so just taken a punt on the CD from amazon.
Out 22nd June.
Acid folk from 1970
Stunning performances of two not-too-well-known but important cello sonatas.
EJ