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
On to the usual piano breakfast music...
may I suggest this greatest among the greatest?
from the late 50s, the late 70s and the late 80s.
Max, Yes he's on my list to listen to for sure! The list of Brahm's symphony recording is rather extensive so I am just scratching the surface. His interpretation is unique and has interesting POV. I would have loved to attend his live concert. Have you attended one of his master classes?
I was one of his students for one whole month in Münich in 1982, then attended sparse masterclasses in 1986, 1987 and 1988. His phenomenological approach has totally re-shaped my idea of music and my way of doing it. He was really a great and special man. Interesting documentaries are available on DVD, and this, made by his son:
is very enjoyable.
This is the cover of the EMI, late 80s edition with the Münchner Philharmoniker, disappeared from our posts:
you may find them all rather different in a way, but the thing one always finds is an impressive detachment from personal attachments - if I may say so - and an illuminating control of the structure. He was definitely a philosophical conductor, so not everyone's cup of tea I assume, but once he's under your skin, it's difficult to go back to more 'standardized' musicians.
My opinion only, but a very sincere, and deeply grounded, one.
Best
Max
Streaming |Deezer Elite
Four live sets from their American tour in 1977.
Streaming | Deezer Elite
Released in 1986 but believed to have been originally composed much earlier around 1973.
Time for some Southern Boogie, CD rip AIFF:-
ZZ Top - Rancho Texicano, a very good "Best of" tunes from the early albums through to Recycler.
Hallelujah - super...
On vinyl, why is Steve (if it's him) playing a left handed Strat on the cover pic?
Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
On vinyl, why is Steve (if it's him) playing a left handed Strat on the cover pic?
Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
Here's your answer, H.
Thanks Tony. Interesting stuff, it does seem that guitarist get very obsessive about collecting.
Still a couple of almost Jimi Hendrix guitars?
...and now on 180 gm vinyl:-
Alison Krauss and Union Station - Live.
Streaming | FLAC ripped CD 1 of 2
(2005)
First play arrived today China Crisis first album in many many years and a signed copy at that.. very good it is too.. Autumn in The Neighbourhood. Streaming CD rip in Wav
2 x LP - Sony/Legacy 2010 : )
Superb album, on vinyl...
2 x LP - Sony/Legacy 2011 re-issue : )
Look over Yonder
Little Wing
South Saturn Delta
Power of Soul
Message to the Universe
Tax Free
All Along the Watchtower
The Stars that Play with Laughing Sam's Dice
Midnight
Sweet Angel
Bleeding Heart
Paligap
Drifter's Escope
Midnight Lighting
~ < > ~
Streaming | 16 / 44.1 FLAC Download [Bandcamp]
(2014)
Dirtwire, one of my very happy finds over on Bandcamp. Hard to categorise but their music is compelling , well played and a happy mix of various genres.
https://dirtwiremusic.bandcamp...album/the-carrier-ep
Vinyl
On CD:-
Streaming | FLAC Download from Bandcamp
Big Big Train ~ Wassail (June 1st 2015)
BBT have become a favourite progressive rock band of mine in. This is their latest EP and after listening to it a few times I must admit to being disappointed with this, their latest offering. It has started to lean toward folk/rock which has never been my" thing".
DSF via Aurdirvana/Hugo
Streaming | CD FLAC rip
Soen ~ Cognitive (2012)
Back on track with some excellent "softish metal" from these boys. Special mention for the lead singer and vocals which are stunning.