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
After LZII I thought I'd continue the theme. I remember waiting for what seemed an age for LZIII to be released and then on first listening thinking 'what's this acoustical stuff?' .......but I reached track 4 (one of the all-time great LZ songs) and all was well with the world again. Of course I quickly grew to appreciate the Friends, Gallows Pole etc but it was a shock at the time.
On vinyl.
A bit strange to listen to Night Music in the morning. But nevertheless a very enjoyable experien with this album
His carnaval is Great , insn't it?
Yes indeed, quite special...
Having listened to disc one a couple of evenings ago I thought I'd listen to disc two this evening. Lovely recording of a live performance.
After LZII I thought I'd continue the theme. I remember waiting for what seemed an age for LZIII to be released and then on first listening thinking 'what's this acoustical stuff?' .......but I reached track 4 (one of the all-time great LZ songs) and all was well with the world again. Of course I quickly grew to appreciate the Friends, Gallows Pole etc but it was a shock at the time.
I didn't get on with I and II at the time. Mates had them but not me. III however was a revelation and was the one that brought me on board. Loved it then and love it now. Conversely most of my mates gave it a miss until the next lp! By the 4th lp they really were or at least seemed like the biggest band in the world. Must go and give it a listen.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Paul Badura-Skoda, Klavier
Die Klaviersonaten
My anger is somewhat subsided now but not by much. After spending a couple hours this morning writing a review of this it disappeared into thin air and I could retrieve nothing and it is lost for good. After this happening several times per week minimum, I think I finally figured out that I needed to turn off the swipe page left or right on the mouse. Just putting my finger back on the mouse usually sent the page off into oblivion.
To summarize: I like this recording very much. Viennese sensibility entirely authentic through performer, piano (Boesendorfer), and recording label. The focus is on a clear line, phrasing, and colour. This recording will go right near the top along the other treasures from Arrau or Backhaus and the like.
Santana 3
Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine
CD
Dang, this album is 23 yrs old.
Midnight Oil - Midnight Oil
(1978) CD
Debut album.
First gig of the year tonight, seeing Quest Ensemble at The Unitarian Church, Newington Green.
They sound like this - https://qensemble.bandcamp.com/
Listening to this now on Spotify. I'm not sure I have the vocabulary to describe this adequately, but imagine if the Neil Cowley Trio was piano, violin & cello, with a leaning towards Penguin Cafe.
Whatever, this is really good, and I urge a listen. Thanks, Denis.
Glad you liked it Gary, they are a wonderful live band. One of my most enjoyable releases from last year.
Japan - Tin Drum (1981)
Original vinyl
For the B side
