What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2016
2016 has arrived today, so time to start this thread afresh.
Last year's thread (and links to previous years) can be found here;
Always has been part of my favorite music...
Original Vinyl...
Pinched the cover-art of the web and pleased to say my copy is in far better condition, and near mint vinyl with superb sound quality. The composition is really quite stunning for such a young lad : )
Debs
Simon & Garfunkel. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme (1966). On vinyl from the Collected Works (1981). Nice album.
The Beatles. HELP! (1964). On German Apple vinyl circa 1976. A very nice pressing for SQ. Brilliant songwriting for this fast-paced album with George contributing two gems.
The Beatles. HELP! (1964). On MFSL vinyl from The Collection (1981). The MFSL easily trumps the German Apple pressing for SQ, vitality, clarity and tracking. They have a very similar overall sonic balance with the MFSL providing a bit more top end shimmer, which I find nice.
The Beatles. Yellow Submarine (1969). On MFSL vinyl from The Collection (1981). I typically listen only to the Beatles' tracks on side one - really a compilation of the re-issued title track, a couple of singles, a left-over, a mono track and the outstanding "Hey Bulldog". McCartney's bass on "Hey Bulldog" on the MFSL is fast, distinct, lively and without the rather overbearing elevation of the recent re-issues. Best offering of it I've heard.
Neil Young. Lucky Thirteen. On CD from 1993. A rather eclectic (even for NY) compilation of some of his 1980's output. The cover shot as well as subtitle "Excursions Into Alien Territory" is telling.
Marriner/Concertgebouw: Elgar Enigma Variations 1978 Recording
Smooth and sophisticated sound expected from the conductor and Phillip engineers. Lighthearted and genteel. Lush and sweeping yet excellent pacing and precise corner handling. His Nimrod has more of a positive spin and victorious compared to Boult set ( which is extremely moving and reflective ). Perhaps a bit too much of pageantry but it's all done in good taste plus gives the score a focal point. Dorabella isn’t rhythmic but more demure and delicate. GRS is a wound up bundle of energy in contrast. This is an excllent British music making in the same school as Beecham but in a updated contemporary styling. His Romanze finally makes more sense for me and into the dashing final movement.
Streaming | WAV
(2008)
Re-visiting this one and finding it very enjoyable.
Streaming | WAV
(2003)
Melodic, electronic sounds that gently wash over the mind.
This morning earlier, some parts I like some not so much...
Then also another older but good recording...
Pretty good - while content wise I don't like the start with the variations of religious tunes.....
...has nothing to do with the artists, just with Bach...
Now enjoying the full resolution...
Stevie Wonder - Fulfillingness First Finale
Original vinyl...
Streaming | WAV
(1999)
MDS posted:
When this album was first released I recall that a number of critics suggested Tasmin Archer was a new and significant talent who was tipped to go far. Don't know what became of her but it wasn't fame
I have to admit that I only listened to Sleeping satellite at the time. Listening years later it's actually quite a good album. However no sign of fame for Mrs Archer.
/Michael
Warming up the amplifier, after being shut down for a week, with my favorite album from Opeth, Deliverance.
Can - Tago Mago
Excellent