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;
Graham Russell posted:
Streaming. Sounds bonkers and amazing
Bonkers and amazing pretty much sums up Yello Graham, I've just queued this up to play after Opeth.
1975 -Original vinyl...
Having a listen to sides 3-4 as they always seem to be relegated to second fiddle which is wrong. Some truly great songs there too.
Ancient vinyl
Why? It's time for a skank
steve
Tony2011 posted:
1975 -Original vinyl...
Having a listen to sides 3-4 as they always seem to be relegated to second fiddle which is wrong. Some truly great songs there too.
I very much agree with your comment re sides 3-4. I have 1975 original, and have just finished listening to Phys Graf remaster, on Tidal. A very different experience, but also highly enjoyable.
Vinyl
Why? Still in a mellow mood
steve
apye! posted:Sounding great...
Steven Wilson -Transience...on vinyl.
I have the CD on order, looking forward to giving it a spin.
On Vinyl
Stevee_S posted:A+ | Transcoded DSD
(14th October)
Delighted to say there are no disappointments with the new album which is once again well measured funky, psychedelic krautrock. Downloaded in 24/44.1 FLAC which was a pleasant surprise as there was no mention of it being in a slightly higher resolution when I pre-ordered. Have a try here on bandcamp.
Good, isn't it? A touch of Moon Duo in there too.
A blast from the past
So well recorded!
On vinyl..
552 burning in wonderfully and now acting just like a time machine back to the studio in the 50s or whenever these tracks were cut.
Tracks 9-11, A Night in Tunisia, Rockin' in Rhythm and Honeysuckle Rose.
On previous systems, Ella's scatting has always sounded good, but seemed a little dotty and self indulgent. No longer. On 552, it has obvious validity and beauty. Phenomenal.
Let's stay in the jazz diva's the last one for me this night. 1st run...
Q. How good is this?
A. It is excellent.
I am patiently waiting for the new Murray Perahia Bach recording of the French Suites so what to do but prepare myself. In the last week or two I have spent many hours listening to such wonderful music but more importantly I seek musicians that have that perfect balance between intellect /knowledge and especially just a simple, pure and natural love of music that is so contagious for me.
IF you share a love of music and Bach, I would say that you must watch this interview of Murray Perahia who just perfectly explains the meaning behind much of this music. While I entirely respect those who differ in their views and insist on harpsichord only position etc. this video aligns perfectly with my views - it is just a breath of fresh air and relief to listen to musicians who have spent their lives with this music talk about this music so passionately. This is the only sense that one should take away from the art and craft of playing and experiencing music with freedom but also married with a certain amount of reverence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBKA6sgLnO0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qTy81aaqAM
...and one more for those who enjoyed the above.
james n posted:Borders Nick posted:I've become addicted to this one. Qobuz 24bit download.
I keep seeing this album mentioned and not having come across them before, i thought i'd place an order and give them a go
Finally got my vinyl copy. It was between shops transfer almost two weeks.
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Sometim a artistic sometimes drive like Nil Bartsch, will need a couple of runs more, but believe the earlier stuff was more engaging. But the Paul Motion fans might like this more..
