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 vinyl.
On white vinyl.
Oscar Peterson: Soul-O! 1968 release.
This is his first solo record and I am rather enjoying this almost *Art Tatum* like tribute program.
Opening of 'Someone to Watch Over Me' is certainly double take on Tatum with effortless improve technique. Much more creative freedom taken on these programs than usual pipe and slipper Peterson Trio.
Most of tunes in this album are old stand-bys done by Art Tatum, but here Peterson add his own take and gorgeous chord progressions on so the style itself is old school but sounds fresh.
I am just astounded by different colours and rhythmic shifts and all that tricks Peterson is showing off.
How classy. He closes the album with Strayhorn's 'Take the A Train'.
Peterson made a lot of records with many other musicians but I think this solo effort without anyone else is the best of my favourite Peterson record. His playing style seems so much more free and uninhibited.
Vinyl.
Hi Res
Blues singer, harmonica player and songwriter, Probably most famous for writing "Mystery Train later recorded by Elvis....Vinyl
Just while exploring some music on Qobuz, strange vocal mix, but interesting...
A sublime album, smother than coffee & double cream...Music Matters 33rpm series 
Streaming | Deezer Elite
(June 2015)
My first listen to this their latest album, released a mere 16 years after their last one.
On my mobile setup....
Streaming | FLAC Download from Bandcamp
(May 2015)
Their very good follow up album, once again with that fusion of sounds and beats that is their trademark. Tags include: Americana, Appalachia, blues, bluegrass, dirtyspacecowboyblues, electronica, folktronica,swamp
Streaming | FLAC Download
(May 2012)
Her of Civil Wars fame. Think she has been listening too much to Sophie B Hawkins either that or Columbia are pushing her to sound that way. For me disappointing
Usual Young album these days some great trax, some instantly forgettable trax and IMHO some rubbish. He also seems to be having some trouble with his voice on album.
Out June 29th.
Her of Civil Wars fame. Think she has been listening too much to Sophie B Hawkins either that or Columbia are pushing her to sound that way. For me disappointing
That would a pity if the rec co is trying to do that, Ewe. I really like her and The Civil Wars and they are quite lively on stage( Live at Eddie's Attic). I'll try to stream the album later on if available.
Blue Horizon vinyl. Martin Stone's finest hour.
Unfortunately not the original vinyl. CD rip.
Surely there is no better way to calm down and relax than by listening to wonderful music after a little Monday blues? And that is the why right now.
First off was "New York" by Lou Reed. It happens to be one of my all time favourite albums. I know "Transformer" is perhaps his milestone album, but for me "New York is his most expressive.
Jazz is coming up with the genius Charles Mingus' "Tijuana Moods" - such a fantastic album!
