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;
Hungryhalibut posted:Inspired by Haim to play this, my only Fred Hersch album. We went to the Vanguard last year and missed Fred by a few days, so I bought this CD instead.
I had the privilege of hearing him play live with his trio four years ago. I am thinking of going and seeing him again performing solo at the University of Chicago. If you like him, I highly recommend two of his solo albums. Used copies in very good condition are going for under $4 at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Amsterd...keywords=fred+hersch
https://www.amazon.com/Solo-Fr...keywords=fred+hersch
By the way, I am not familiar with your disc. Regards,
Haim
al9315 posted:
Have not listened to all yet - but do like her !
HiRes Audio download - prices seem better than Quobuz !?
Thanks fore calling it out. This series end to not show up on Qobuz....
Music for workout, enjoyable album...
Great for breakfast....
A+ | Transcoded DSD
(2009)
A+ | Transcoded DSD
At The Centre Of All Infinity by Yuri Gagarin
(2015)
Well played psychedelic space rock with more than a nod towards Hawkwind.
On Vinyl
Stunning SQ
Never heard of Nick Drake until today. Amazing discovery. His music comprises of strong vocals with the acoustic guitar
Peter Gabriel - So (2016)
On Vinyl
Monkadill posted:
Never heard of Nick Drake until today. Amazing discovery. His music comprises of strong vocals with the acoustic guitar
Never heard of Nick Drake? The man was a genius. As well as his three albums there is a marvellous compilation called 'Made to Love Magic'.
Barclay James Harvest - Turn Of The Tide
On Vinyl
Hungryhalibut posted:Monkadill posted:
Never heard of Nick Drake until today. Amazing discovery. His music comprises of strong vocals with the acoustic guitar
Never heard of Nick Drake? The man was a genius. As well as his three albums there is a marvellous compilation called 'Made to Love Magic'.
Not until today! incredible is how id describe him but i can see why you say genius. I think that I have heard it all then BOOM! A new artist grips you..
The NAIM really suites his sound as well.
Sting - The Soul Cages
On Vinyl
Jerry Yester & Judy Henske - Farewell Aldebaran
Seeing Raider post has stuffed this earworm into my head 
For those who aren't familiar with it, Farewell Aldebaran was released on Frank Zappa's Straight label in 1969. Yester had just finished with The Lovin' Spoonful and his then wife Judy was a reknowned folk singer. The album is an unclassifiable classic - ranging from rock (Snowblind), through ballads (Rapture) to outright psych (the title track) and it's perhaps this somewhat wild eclectivness that kept it so underground.
It's been the victim of two pirate needle-drop CD releases but now Omnivore have released a kosher version that sounds absolutely demonstration class (which now brings my collection up to four versions!).
A+ | Transcoded DSD
(30th September)
Non Paradisi by GosT
Heavy, dark, synthesiser infused metal. Rather avant garde and interesting to hang onto for the ride.
Vangelis - Heaven and Hell
On Vinyl
Gary Shaw posted:Jerry Yester & Judy Henske - Farewell Aldebaran
Seeing Raider post has stuffed this earworm into my head
For those who aren't familiar with it, Farewell Aldebaran was released on Frank Zappa's Straight label in 1969. Yester had just finished with The Lovin' Spoonful and his then wife Judy was a reknowned folk singer. The album is an unclassifiable classic - ranging from rock (Snowblind), through ballads (Rapture) to outright psych (the title track) and it's perhaps this somewhat wild eclectivness that kept it so underground.
It's been the victim of two pirate needle-drop CD releases but now Omnivore have released a kosher version that sounds absolutely demonstration class (which now brings my collection up to four versions!).
Thanks for the memories Nick its been decades and only vaguely remembered here!
*Edit. I should add its available on Tidal and now sitting in a playlist.
New fireplace fitted and loan speakers in place. Could be working out to be an expensive day so CASH seems quite appropriate 
Cat Stevens - Teaser and the Firecat
On Vinyl