What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XII)

Richard Ellsassar: Reubke Sonata on the 94th Psalm 1950? recording

Due to the lacking bass the sense of gravity and urgency are some what missing. The tune gets too frantic and confusing. Listz's influence is apparent in the showy build. Too much reverve and busy finger works for my taste, and  Adagio-Lento equally does not hang right. Preston set has a bit more emotion and intimacy. Finale sounds frivolous and Saturday Matinee like. I ought to listen to Walcha's if he played this piece. 

Vinyl

King Crimson - Larks Tongues in Aspic - [Vinyl]

Stevee_S posted:

osprey posted:

Today's purchase 

Overall, this is a lovely art rock album, but its appeal to purist progressive fans may be limited. For those with an appreciation for the 60's psychedelic scene however, it comes very highly recommended.

 

 

Thanks for the reminder Osprey, I have put this into a playlist so that I don't forget to re-visit it. 

Reminds me to actually buy some Moody Blues albums.

Endress Quartet + Jost Michaels ( Clarinet ) : Mozart Clarinet Quinet in A Major “Stadler” 1958 Recording

More I listen to Mozart's clarinet work I am really liking it. Particularly the Stadler Quintet.

I don't pretend to be a piano playing specialist, but I definitely do like her style of playing, even in the 1st run...

Streaming | WAV

(1977)

This live album consists of four sets from their American tour in 1977 and as such captures some of their best early period work.

Not my usual type of thing - but this sounds very nice.

via Tidal

Streaming | Deezer Elite

(1968)

I must admit to never really enjoying the Moodys, at the time I preferred the emerging music that was much heavier or harder edged and Justin Hayward's voice would never fit that bill. Nevertheless this has been interesting to revisit and slightly better than I thought I remembered. 

Starts with this, but switched after 30 minutes in it, too much for this moment..., while the quality of the recording clearly shines through it needs a different moment for me to fully appreciate it...

So I switched to the more easy to digest Chopin...., for now...

Which then landed me finally in Nielssen as I wanted to explore if I wanted to own a second version of the symphonies...., and as you can see the download record..., the answer is yes, great music...

Lloydy posted:

Great album

Corgliano: Fantasia On  An Ostinato

Beethoven: Piano Sonata no 17, Fantasia for Piano, Chorus & Orchestra Op. 80

Part: Credo for piano Solo, Mixed Choir & Orchestra

Streaming | WAV

(2005)

Listening to a Moody Blues album earlier vaguely reminded me of this album, where echoes of the MB's style of psychedelia and prog can still be heard almost half a century later.

Stevee_S posted:

Streaming | WAV

(1977)

This live album consists of four sets from their American tour in 1977 and as such captures some of their best early period work.

I love that album, still have it on original vinyl

Claude

ClaudeP posted:

Stevee_S posted:

Streaming | WAV

(1977)

This live album consists of four sets from their American tour in 1977 and as such captures some of their best early period work.

I love that album, still have it on original vinyl

Claude

I like your  Avatar Claude. 

Excellent recording..

Borders Nick posted:

Not my usual type of thing - but this sounds very nice.

via Tidal

Sorry to repeat myself - but I'm playing this for the second time today which is quite unusual ! - very nice blend of styles & good production - worth a look - on Tidal 

 Review from London Jazz News copied below to tempt folk 

"McCallum has used a rock line-up, merged with subtle electronica. The vibe is thrillingly slow, rich, sensuous, dark and mellow, one might almost say druggy. There are echoes not only of McCallum’s band The Cinematic Orchestra, but of the late lamented Durutti Column, with shades also of the Cocteau Twins, Massive Attack, Plastyc Buddha and Zero 7 - downtempo, chill-out, call it what you will. And before the jazz police come knocking (perhaps looking for the aforementioned drugs), I should add that there are clearly improvised elements to the music, with echoes of Emily Remler in McCallum’s beautiful, plangent guitar work.

As well as himself on both acoustic and electric guitars, the band consists of Robin Mullarkey on bass, Sean Foran on Fender Rhodes and most significantly of all, Richard Spaven on drums, synths and electronics. Spaven, who has contributed so much to José James’s sound, should really be co-credited with McCallum, having shared the writing and production duties with him. A variety of vocalists have been used, not in a conventional way, more as additional tones used like instruments in the overall mix.

It’s tough to pick out individual tracks: these don’t feel like conventional ‘tunes’ or ‘songs’ but looping, dreamlike pieces that flow from one to the next. But if I were compelled to mention any in particular, Mk II and Inhale are gorgeous, McCallum’s chiming guitars underpinned by Spaven’s signature broken-beat drumming to create a very fresh, contemporary sound picture. Lushly romantic as it is, it’s romance with a somewhat bleak northern aspect, in the best ‘ECM’ sense. "

Nick you are obviously enjoying Stuart so you might want to try Distilled, another of his on the Naim label from about 2011 which sounds particularly good in 24 bit. The style is different to City, purely instrumental if I remember correctly. 

 

Thanks Stevee - I'll give it a go soon.

Streaming | WAV

Extremely rare for me to only be playing one track from an album as I normally prefer to listen to albums in their entirety,  Heard It Through The Grapevine in its full 11 minutes plus magnificence....

Earlier today: 

Carolina Chocolate Drops & Joe Thompson

(2008) CD

Recorded Live at Merlefest 2008 

First listen.  I bought this end of 2014 (thx Amazon) and just took it out of the shrink wrap.  Shame on me.  A very good live album, and enjoyable music.  Bluegrass/folk.

When introducing 'Old Corn Liquor' Joe Thompson was quoted as saying "You wouldn't meet any girls if you played for the dance."  So Joe learned to how to call (square dances).     Times have changed, Joe.  He passed in 2012. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03...and-legacy.html?_r=0

Nice to find hidden gems in your own collection. 

(2014)  CD  

Haven't played this in a while.  Good album. 

Now: 

(2014)  CD

Dom Flemons is from the Carolina Chocolate Drops.   Traditional music/folk/Americana.  A fun listen & good album. 

A very special album, I am not sure if I will start loving it, but at least I have a lot of respect for the craftsmanship of the artist...