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
Yamaha was Richter's favrouite piano so it can't be that bad. 
I used to think that Yamaha was like poorman's Steinway but those who know better tell me they are very good.
John Stronczer, product designer/owner of Bel Canto told me he ended up with Yamaha after trying many pianos.
I had no idea Bösedorfer was owned by Japanese. But I'd reckon it would be very good for company image.
They made some silly business decision in the past ( remember Bösendorfer speakers? ) no wonder ended up in a bad place.
Originally Posted by Erich:
Erich,
How is it?
Hi Kuma,
This download was part of the annual subscription to B&W SOS, so in such a way I didn't choose to buy it.
Is not a typical symphony, it comprises 22 movements, some of them very short (15 sec) and some between 4 and 6 minutes. The thematic develops around a day, starting at night, sunrise, some landscapes climbing a mountain during the day: a waterfall, flowery meadows, glacier, ..., sunset and night. Interesting, like the music for a ballet with a story behind.
Sound quality is good, I can't compare with other versions, is first time i listen to this work.
Regards.
Erich
Chuck Berry. Icon. On Geffen/Chess CD from 2011. On the recent "Neil Young premier league of lyricists" post several respondents identified Berry noteworthy in that class. I have to agree. His lyrics were common, concise, direct, entertaining, always with a rhyme, and can easily put a smile on the listener's face. Maybe no song of his does these better than "My Ding-A-Ling".
Streaming | FLAC
Prompted by Joerand playing some JB a few days ago. This best of double CD was a replacement for all my previous individual JB albums being nicked along with the rest of my music collection.
Steve,
I haven't heard the CD you referenced above, but I consider "The Next Voice You Hear - The Best Of Jackson Browne" (1997) one of the best sounding CDs I own, especially the first eleven tracks, which were originally all-analog productions. These tacks rival their vinyl counterparts for SQ and may exceed them in clarity and detail of instrument separation. Mastering was done by Doug Sax at TML. I see it commonly digging the s/h bins and it's available used online for $4. A great value, and for me, hits on the best of Browne's catalog.
Thanks Joe, What label is your CD on? I've just had a look online here and there are a few versions of the album you mention with the same cover picture/album art, the cheapest an Elektra label (2002) import at £2.48 S/H but this does not call itself "The next Voice etc." just "The best of JB.". Other labels issuing this between 1997 and 2015 are Musicstore, Rhino, Warner and Warner Japan for upwards of £24 all using the same cover but not all using "The Next Voice etc.." in the name, slightly confusing.
Steve,
The picture I posted is accurate for my CD, though another cover typically comes up on a Google search. The title is "Jackson Browne - The Next Voice You Hear - The Best Of Jackson Browne" Elektra 62111-2 from 1997. Here's the discogs link: http://www.discogs.com/Jackson...owne/release/2900916 . Hope this helps.
Blondie. Greatest Hits. On CD from 2002. Inspired by dayjay's post above. Deborah Harry has a lovely voice and the band had some enduring hits. Still, I could winnow this 19 track disc down to about 10 or so worthy listens for my interest .
Streaming | FLAC
Prompted by Joerand playing some JB a few days ago. This best of double CD was a replacement for all my previous individual JB albums being nicked along with the rest of my music collection.
Steve,
I haven't heard the CD you referenced above, but I consider "The Next Voice You Hear - The Best Of Jackson Browne" (1997) one of the best sounding CDs I own, especially the first eleven tracks, which were originally all-analog productions. These tacks rival their vinyl counterparts for SQ and may exceed them in clarity and detail of instrument separation. Mastering was done by Doug Sax at TML. I see it commonly digging the s/h bins and it's available used online for $4. A great value, and for me, hits on the best of Browne's catalog.
Thanks Joe, What label is your CD on? I've just had a look online here and there are a few versions of the album you mention with the same cover picture/album art, the cheapest an Elektra label (2002) import at £2.48 S/H but this does not call itself "The next Voice etc." just "The best of JB.". Other labels issuing this between 1997 and 2015 are Musicstore, Rhino, Warner and Warner Japan for upwards of £24 all using the same cover but not all using "The Next Voice etc.." in the name, slightly confusing.
Steve,
The picture I posted is accurate for my CD, though another cover typically comes up on a Google search. The title is "Jackson Browne - The Next Voice You Hear - The Best Of Jackson Browne" Elektra 62111-2 from 1997. Here's the discogs link: http://www.discogs.com/Jackson...owne/release/2900916 . Hope this helps.
Joe
That's a big help thanks, I'll go ahead and get a S/H Elektra label copy online from one of the usual suspects. FYI the recording and sound quality of my original post "The Very Best of JB" is good and includes a couple of tracks recorded live at gigs and like yours the album was compiled by JB himself.
A great modern verdi and her voice is sublime!
BP.
Streaming | Bandcamp
(2006)
Having bought and enjoyed some of The Zombi's later music I wanted to try some of their earlier work.
Watkins Family Hour (2015) CD
Came in Tuesday's mail; first listen. I must say I very enjoyed listening to this.
1. Sarah Watkins and brother Sean from Nickel Creek.
2. Fiona Apple. Cool!
3. Ends with Brokedown Palace; by Hunter and Garcia.
This album developed out of monthly shows the band had been doing in Los Angeles. A sampling from a NPR tiny desk episode. http://www.npr.org/event/music...oncert?autoplay=true
Streaming | Bandcamp
(2010)
Just wanting something ambient on in the background and this is doing the job nicely.
Niall Kelly, "Not Sleeping" on CD, after seeing his great show last night.
Gilmour, live in Gdansk on vinyl, in preparation for his Albert Hall show this evening.
More of the big G, on vinyl:
Gavin Clark - God Song (d/l) from the Evangelist pre-order
Order the new release from Evangelist (Gavin Clark and Toydrum).
Available on 12” Vinyl (heavyweight), CD or MP3 Download
Release Date – 11th December 2015
pre-order - http://underscore.sandbaghq.com/evangelist.html
Compilation CD, inspired by Toby Jug's comment on another thread about Bowie inspiring a lot of weirdos. Now this guy was an oddball, definitely inspired by The Dame and a rather tragic figure, but he was really, really talented.
Streaming | FLAC
Prompted by Joerand playing some JB a few days ago. This best of double CD was a replacement for all my previous individual JB albums being nicked along with the rest of my music collection.
Steve,
I haven't heard the CD you referenced above, but I consider "The Next Voice You Hear - The Best Of Jackson Browne" (1997) one of the best sounding CDs I own, especially the first eleven tracks, which were originally all-analog productions. These tacks rival their vinyl counterparts for SQ and may exceed them in clarity and detail of instrument separation. Mastering was done by Doug Sax at TML. I see it commonly digging the s/h bins and it's available used online for $4. A great value, and for me, hits on the best of Browne's catalog.
Thanks Joe, What label is your CD on? I've just had a look online here and there are a few versions of the album you mention with the same cover picture/album art, the cheapest an Elektra label (2002) import at £2.48 S/H but this does not call itself "The next Voice etc." just "The best of JB.". Other labels issuing this between 1997 and 2015 are Musicstore, Rhino, Warner and Warner Japan for upwards of £24 all using the same cover but not all using "The Next Voice etc.." in the name, slightly confusing.
Steve,
The picture I posted is accurate for my CD, though another cover typically comes up on a Google search. The title is "Jackson Browne - The Next Voice You Hear - The Best Of Jackson Browne" Elektra 62111-2 from 1997. Here's the discogs link: http://www.discogs.com/Jackson...owne/release/2900916 . Hope this helps.
Haven't heard both of them but do any of them contain the dreaded reverb that he added when they were remastered?
Originally Posted by Erich:
Is not a typical symphony, it comprises 22 movements, some of them very short (15 sec) and some between 4 and 6 minutes. The thematic develops around a day, starting at night, sunrise, some landscapes climbing a mountain during the day: a waterfall, flowery meadows, glacier, ..., sunset and night. Interesting, like the music for a ballet with a story behind.
Sound quality is good, I can't compare with other versions, is first time i listen to this work.
Thanks Erick.
I was curious about Haitink's Alpine Symphony since I am going to see him conduct the very score at CSO next season at the Orchestra Hall.
I am not familiar with the score either as I have only listened to Solti's. It is indeed an interesting tone poem with a touch of Mahlerian influence.
