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;
Original vinyl...
One of the better ones of the last years...
Vinyl 2003 mix from the Five Years box set. For me, his best LP by far.
And now this, on vinyl.
Kari Rueslatten "The Collection"
Reminds me of my first visit to New York in 1980, walking down the street listening a newly acquired walkman. The album, sound and sights were a complete revelation at the time. Still gives me goose bumps thinking about it.
Regards
Nic
Wonderful album from end to end. I wonder where it will rank among Bowie's best? Nearer the top I should think...
J.J. Johnson – trombone
Clifford Brown – trumpet
Jimmy Heath – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
John Lewis – piano
Percy Heath – bass
Kenny Clarke – drums
Bert Schurink posted:One of the better ones of the last years...
I saw it on Amazon ut I was hesitating, thanks for the hint Bert
Claude
Vinyl.
CD - EMI/BlueNote Records 2006 : )
Ormandy/Philadelphia Orchestra: Sibelius Symphony 4 & 5 1954 recording
Sibelius is definitely a cold weather listening for me.
Coming off from a depressing and dark 4th symphony, 5th shines even brighter. I see why this symphony is popular as 2nd.
Ormandy's direction is grand but still able to keep a personal and intimate feelings though wonderful close mic'd bowing of strings. As composer wanted, this is down to earth, more human and vivid.
Saw him playing supporting U2 at Wembley St in 1987 , thought he was better by a mile ...can hear Bowie..
Chris Whitley "Dirt Floor"
Streaming | WAV
(1972)
Prompted by Ewen playing this yesterday. Worth it in particular for 10 mins plus of Clapton at his finest playing Steppin Out
Eric Wood "Letters From The Earth"
Brilliant songs matched with brilliant production..
my toes are tapping as much as my trousers are flapping at 11 o'clock .
Via Bandcamp, quite interesting music..
Joe Henry "Trampoline"
Matthew Ryan "Dear Lover"
Streaming | WAV
(1995)
Ambient trance good to relax to.