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
Good time 70s soul
Gould/Bernstein: Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3 1959 recording Mono
Bold, dynamic and gutsy orchestra intro. Gould enters with excellent flair and poise cutting through Lenny's heavy handed orchestration. Piano melody is clear as a bell and Gould does not skip a beat. It has a springy youthful outlook contrasting to Schnabel's old fashion filigrees. Gould puts in his own take on the cadenza as usual.
From the other side of 70s...a lot of country guitar on this one.
The groove...
Paul Badura-Skoda/Scherchen/Vienna State Opera Orchestra: Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3 1958 Recording Mono
Forceful piano intro but due to clangy & nasaly tone it's comical rather than making a bold entrance. Quick footed over all and good exchange between the orchestra and piano. Excellent articulation and clarity of notes and generally lively disposition makes this an exciting set. Orchestration never overpower the pianist working closely with the soloist.
Badura-Skoda was Edwin's Fischer's student plays no excessive flash and keeping it real yet exciting and thoughtful. Here Fischer teaching whilst shaggy haired young Paul looks on.
War on Drugs official live recording.
Quite enjoyable - during workout.....
Streaming | Deezer Elite
(2014)
Really getting into this band (Lunatic Soul), so much good music, so many themes going on. All four of their albums into a checkout basket.
Thanks for that.... on spotify at the moment. Album ordered. :-)
Crosby, Stills & Nash. On original vinyl from 1969. I've listened to this so many times and tonight it struck me just how much "Lady Of The Island" sounds like a Simon & Garfunkel track.
Great recording high resolution on my Sony...
Streaming | Deezer Elite
(1968)
This their second album is recoded live, at Klooks Kleek railway hotel in Hampstead. Additional tracks were added by Decca for this 2002 remaster.
Streaming | Deezer Elite
(2008)
Can't stop listening to this.
A little chill out on a dank Friday afternoon.
Wow, such contrasting styles on the same album. From blasting out hard-nosed blues on 'Trouble' to the folky rendition on 'Better than Home' to the lovely ballads of 'St. Teresa' and 'We're Still Living in the City' - four consecutive tracks I might add. Still listening to this for the first time but I am pretty sure it will be saved as a favourite on my Tidal album listing. Talented Lady.
We saw her live earlier this year. One of the best concerts I've ever been too. She's just brilliant.
That is so weird, I have just seen your post and guess what album I am listening to?
I would love to see this lady live, she is such a talent and this is the first time I have come across her.
Streaming | Deezer Elite
(2005)
Streaming | Deezer Elite
(2008)
Can't stop listening to this.
Streaming | Deezer Elite
(2008)
Can't stop listening to this.
Original Vinyl
Streaming | Deezer Elite
(2009)
Anno Domini High Definition ~ Riverside
I am struggling to remember why I ignored this band when they first emerged. Making up for lost time now.