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
Wispelwey: Shostakovich Cello Concerto No.1 1999 Recording
Fast forward 40 years and this is a very different presentation from the Ormandy/Rostropovich landmark premier recording.
Wispelway injects lyricism to this awfully angular and stark tune. The opening movement is dancing and folk song elements are pushed to the foreground. Orchestration is making sure it does not get too cozy keeping the urgency. Moderato is lofty and expansive yet it still retains micro details to keep one’s ears fixed to inner working of the music. Cadenza is quite experssive. Wispelway has almost Casals like mellifluous push and pull continuity that draws me in. And his sense of timing is cunningly natural. He’s not an extrovert like Rostropovitch but his playing is just as compelling.
Their first album and one band to watch. These 2 have the potential to become the next Rawlings and Welch. Would love to hear them with a full band behind them.
For those who like a bit of soft rock. Great late night listening.
Borders Nick posted:Mr Mehldau in a more unusual setting - gets mixed reviews but I've played in a lot since its release.
I can't get to terms with and not just while I have different expectations when listening to Brad.
Nice chilled start to Sunday.
WAV
(2015)
Been listening to the vinyl version of this for the past couple of hours - haven't listened to very much music over the past few days and this big, brassy and breezy blast of NY is just what the doctor ordered...
Perfect for a Sunday morning - chilling after a run.
Warming up a little!
Rip from the original master tape.
Next up Newport Jazz Festival 2003 official live recording.
Dustysox posted:Warming up a little!
Not really heard any of his solo stuff before - likeing this one tho, nice feel to it - (via Tidal). Good recommendation !
On vinyl, a random pick:
On double 10" vinyl, another random pick:
UK first press vinyl. Yet another random pick:
WAV
(2011)
A little prog metal / prog rock to warm up the afternoon.
Fancied some avant-jazz, so this, on vinyl:
Very relaxing this grey Sunday afternoon.
On CD:-
