What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XI)

Jimi Hendrix. Live At Monterey. On CD from 2014. Jimi had confidence and command on stage. Both are evident in this performance.

...in a club lounge , interesting idea perhaps she can exite people who would otherwise not be exposed to this music. The playing - as always Anne-Sophie has a great base level of quality, while it's clear that it is not her best album. As it has a nice collection of music, it's though an entertaining listen.  The air around the recording is by the way great giving you indeed the feeling of being there.

Early 2000s vinyl repress of a 1974 classic . A random pick off the shelves:

Another random blind pick - maxi-single from the early 1980s, on Crepuscule:

Empty (the) house music!

Not played this for a while so I'm interested to see what the NDX/Hugo makes of it.

WAV stream from NAS.

G

Streaming | FLAC

(1999)

Undoubtedly my favourite album from them, it upset a few of the hardcore fans at the time as it was less heavy (metal) and more progressive in style. Some described it as a masterpiece blending, prog rock, ambient and strong female led vocals and avoiding slipping back into their heavier metal past. [Playing CD 1 of 2] 

Transcription of Bach Trio Sonatas. Mitzi Meyerson (harpsichord), Marion Verbrruggen (recorder).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ-O4NzhspE

Last one before heading out. The divine Ms G, on original 1967 US Capitol vinyl:

Too good to miss the second CD so on it goes...

You can turn the wick up and up with this superb recording. It's like being there.

G

Bill Evans 'Explorations' from CD ripped to NS01 through NDS whilst trying to fill out my tax return, a task I fear every time as I know it's going to be followed by a request for money and I'm convinced I end up paying more than I need to.

I think I should build up a long playlist, because I know it's going to take a long time (maybe some Sandy Denny then). 

Another brilliant Martin Stephenson album...Original Vinyl.   

From three virtuoso musicians, a virtuoso piece of jazz-rock-fusion. Every track a pearl. Can´t stop tapping my feet. If there was ever a reference work to define PRAT on your system, this would be a good candidate! 

I was attracted by the reference to jazz-rock fusion. I have not heard of Greg Howe before, but thought I'd better check him out on YouTube. He reminds me somewhat of Guthrie Govan. Someone I will have to investigate further. Which albums would you recommend? Is 'Extraction' your top recommendation?

Superb album.

G

Hi Clive,

Greg Howe has got to be one of the most seriously underrated guitarists of recent times. Outrageously gifted and a marvellous composer of great melodies and grooves. Paired with Chambers and Wooten, it's a phenomenal trio sound. Greg's solo work is top class. He's been favourably compared to Alan Holdsworth but I think such comparisons, while sometimes helpful, usually hide more than they reveal. Like all great musicians, his style is a unique, eclectic, creative blend of many influences, past and present. I have all his solo albums. At the moment I'm listening a lot to Introspection, Five and Sound Proof. He's new band, Maragold, have their first eponymous album out, that goes more in the rock direction. I think the comparison with Guthrie Govan is valid in one thing: the sheer effortlessness in their styles of playing, regardless of whether blisteringly fast or languidly slow. Enjoy!

regards

Andrew

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(1976)

For a number of years when Seger and the band were at their peak they were my constant musical companions to rock along with, this album was their first big hit and very good to listen to again.

Thanks, Andrew. I will definitely follow up. I have to say that comparison with Alan Holdsworth doesn't really impress me muc; from what I heard this afternoon on YouTube, I'd say he's a much more interesting player than Holdsworth.

1st run...

I remember waiting for what seemed an eternity for LZIII to be released, and then being a bit non-plussed at the change of style. I was expected more of LZI and LZII. A brave move by the band at the time but I suppose it showed the self-confidence they had to try new things which was ultimately vindicated. Of course LZIII it grew on me and it's longer been one of my favourites. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp being an excellent example of trying something very new which turns out to be terrific.  

M 

After a Saturday evening of Hendrix I am back to reggae: Talisman.

Richard