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

Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2017

On the eve of a new year, it's time for a new thread.

Last year's thread can be found here:

https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...sted-vol-xiii?page=,

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by Clive B

Miles Davis - Big Fun

I decided I'd play some Miles after seeing Kevin-W's post above, although I've gone in a decade or so later. The tracks on this album are from recordings made between 1969 and 1972, typically the On The Corner sessions and Jack Johnson. They received some very innovative (at the time) post-processing, which has resulted in a very interesting album.

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by Kevin-W

On CD-R, burnt from the 16/44 files (themselves taken off the all-analogue master), "Up In Smoke" (the debut album from Ese & The Voddu People). Sounding absolutely sensational through the S40s. I really love the recording, mixing and production. Top notch and money well spent, IMO (well I would say that, wouldn't I)?

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by Stevee_S

PaulM160 posted:
Stevee_S posted:
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Did you pick up this one my friend? His latest album.
Hi Ewen, I can't find it anywhere including his own website, is it being released next year? Cheers.
It is out at the moment. You have to get it direct from the record company Mooji Mala.
They deliver it from Portugal.
That's a circuitous route, thanks Ewen!
Hi Steve, a search under Krishna Prasad might get you to the right place.....I just did the same

Hi Paul, thanks for that, the penny finally dropped just a little while ago when I actually read the album cover and name, doh!

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by Jeroen20

Bobo Stenson trio - Cantando

Personnel: Bobo Stenson: piano; Anders Jormin: double-bass; Jon Fält: drums.

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by Kevin-W

This is the very fine-sounding Pure Pleasure Records vinyl reissue of Bobbie's landmark debut. The sparse arrangements and intimate setting are remarkably well communicated through the S40s.

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by Nigel 66

vinyl

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by Jonners

Gone for a bit of late seventies Roxy Music and a bit of Japan, both on vinyl and I can see how critics at the time made comparisons between these 2 bands, particularly on David Sylvian's "affected" singing style which really does sound like Brian Ferry at times. Neither of these are their best but in terms of continuity, this ain't a bad vinyl mash-up!

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by Kevin-W

DSD to analogue via SACD. One can imagine the ailing Sun King, in agony from his anal fissures, gout, boils and dental abcesses, being mighty cheered up by Couperin's witty, elegant and happy music. Jordi Savall and his LCDN are brilliant interpreters of early and Baroque music, as on this beautifully-recorded SACD.

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by Yetizone

Brian Eno - Ambient 1. CD rip. A Lillie bit of Eno is just the right accompaniment to finishing off tidying up the office.

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by ted_p

Capercaillie

Crosswinds - CD Rip

Edward

Posted on: 10 December 2018 by hungryhalibut

One of my favourite bands back in the day, and one of the best gigs I have ever been to, at Worthing Assembly Rooms. Terry in the middle of the stage, with Neville and Lynval on top of the PA stacks. I had a Specials patch on my lab coat, and a little plastic man given to me by my friend Tanya, which sat on my desk in every exam to bring me luck. To say I liked them was something of an understatement. And the great thing is that the albums have stood the test of time. This is CD1 of a 3 CD set.