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

4CD set.

Stevee_S posted:

(1975)

Marvin Gaye - What's Going On

Because it's one of those albums that need a regular airing.

I think this is actually  another of the great 1971 albums as per this thread. 

https://forums.naimaudio.com/topic/1971-vinyl-omg

.sjb

Clive B posted:

naim_nymph posted:

LP - United Artist / Jet Records 1976 : )

 

Tightrope / Telephone Line / Rockaria! / Mission (A World Record)

So Fine / Livin' Thing / Above The Clouds / Do Ya / Shangri-la 

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IMO one of the very top 50 prog rock albums of the 70s : D

Debs

I think you need to play some Caravan, Camel, Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant, Steve Hillage, King Crimson, Soft Machine etc. and then I'm sure that'll shove ELO down the list a bit! 

I do have many of those fine albums you're suggesting, and do enjoy them

but based on just those particular groups alone,  ELO - A New World Record is well up there in the top 10  

After Mike's reply re Talking Book its prompted me to play some Simply Red and I've gone with A New Flame

Now Playing.......

Art Pepper - Tokyo Debut

via CD Player.......  Time for some of Art's saxophone........

Lindsey Webster > Back To Your Heart

Glen Campbell  - Southern Nights, His Greatest Hits.

Melody Gardot - My One and Only Thrill -  CD

Final one of the evening after Kate Bush (Lionheart) and Leonard Cohen (Recent Songs) on vinyl. MG’s title track sums up how I’m feeling with the 252 demo on the Naim isolation glass, cups and balls standing within my HiFi Racks in the sense of the music sounding so sublime. I only wish I had heard the recently (3 days ago) departed 552 demo boxes this way. Who knows what my beloved 282 might sound like also. 

The thing I now appreciate is that the joy of music does not entirely depend on which box in the classic range you have. They are all superb, but your setup can make and break the emotional delivery. These isolation shelves have been transformative couple with some longer legs to make the space to fit them in.

Phil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHEB4k_0d54

Now Playing.......

Paul Motian - Time and Time Again

Paul Motian (drums), Bill Frisell (guitar), and Joe Lovano (tenor saxophone)

via CD Player........  moving on to the most enjoyable Paul Motian trio.....

The Beatles. Let It be Naked. On 2 CDs from 2003. Ever listen to CD2 - "Fly On The Wall"?

ALANP posted:

The Steve Miller Band  - Let Your Hair Down

@ALANP  I'd be interested to hear what you think of this album

Mark Turner: Ballad Session. Classy playing with a good selections of standards and and a top band - Kurt Rosenwinkel on guitar, Kevin Hays on piano, Lary Grenadier on bass, and Brian Blade on drums

JJ Cale & Eric Clapton. The Road To Escondido. On CD from 2006. Bought a month or so ago, second listen. I like the latter tracks better. For me the pace and engagement increase as the album progresses.

dave marshall posted:

  Ray Charles - The Ultimate Collection.

  3 X Cd's .................. 75 songs ..................... decent SQ...................... less than 9 squid on The River  ................'nuff said. 

Nuff said indeed......"Lonely Avenue "     "Don't need no doctor"  fabulous tracks

A must have album - you are a man of fine taste Dave 

Cheers Ian  

joerand posted:

JJ Cale & Eric Clapton. The Road To Escondido. On CD from 2006. Bought a month or so ago, second listen. I like the latter tracks better. For me the pace and engagement increase as the album progresses.

Joe,

It's a brilliant album." Hard to thrill" is gourgous the emotion in Eric's vocals the guitar break the cymbols at the start.....absolute magic

Wishing you a good day

Cheers Ian  

Marion Meadows > Pleasure

A lovely Bach Flute album - Playing on Compact Disc

Sloop John B posted:

Stevee_S posted:

(1975)

Marvin Gaye - What's Going On

Because it's one of those albums that need a regular airing.

I think this is actually  another of the great 1971 albums as per this thread. 

https://forums.naimaudio.com/topic/1971-vinyl-omg

.sjb

 

 

Yes I agree, sjb. 1971 was a great year as the OP mentioned and Marvin Gaye with this album was very much part of the vibe. I had pretty much the same vinyl as Allan did with the addition of a few more bands: Barclay James Harvest, Caravan, Curved Air, Family, The Doors and so on... great times for new music and sounds.

1971 such a great year for music and to be born in . "Whats Going on " is such a wonderful song and its message still resonates clearly in this day and age . Its also one of my go to tracks when a demo is needed . 

Now Playing........

Tord Gustavsen Trio - Being There

Tord Gustavsen (piano), Harald Johnson (double-bass), and Jarle Vespestad (drums).

via CD player.......   Some of Tord's sweet & soothing piano playing to get started this gray & cold Wednesday morning.......

Hilary Hahn - Schoenberg / Sibelius

Adam Hawley > Double Vision

Another fascinating post on London Jazz Collector prompted me to play Red Clay by Freddie Hubbard: