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:
Mieneke van der Velden: Musickes Sweetest Joyes (SACD)
ewemon posted:
Todays listening
Haven't played that in a long while. Must do so soon.
Beethoven Serenade, Trio, Duo, WAV CD rip
Woodwind led early Beethoven, the Serenade for flute, violin and viola, the trio for piano flute and bassoon, and the duo for clarinet and bassoon. Despite the latter 2 pieces being WoO. Works not deserving an Opus number, all three are lovely compositions. I heard the trio this year at a concert at the Halifax Square Chapel, a rae treat as it’s an unusual combination of instruments. Early Beethoven, so not the massive scale/structure and innovation of the greatest works, but especially the 2 WoOs show a similar transition from Classical to Romantic to the Haydn I played earlier. Lovely music, enjoyable for its attractiveness but also complex, well played by some very good musicians, good album.
(2013)
Just in after a long day and this one fell into my hand as well as a large glass of something cold and white.
Now Playing.....
Silije Nergaard - For You A Thousand Times
Streaming on TIDAL........ A fantastic voice and great music on this album, simply wonderful for this Wednesday afternoon!
2010 - Triple vinyl - box set...
UNKLE - Where Did The Night Fall.
Now Playing......
Silje Nergaard - Chain of Days
Streaming on TIDAL......... Continuing on Wednesday afternoon with more of Silje!
(1971)
Carole King - Tapestry
A classic that I haven't played for far too long, takes me back to days with my first 'proper' girlfriend who gave me this album on my birthday.
Skid Row - Skid, WAV CD rip
Not the punk band, the ‘60s Irish band probably most important for being Gary Moore’s first major band. Rock songs, well written, the songwriter and vocalist was the bass player (Brush Shiels), so they can be bass dominated, but then Gary Moore’s guitar sings out, and his lines add soul to the songs. Good rock trio album. I was sure that this is where Phil Lynott and Gary Moore first worked together, (well pre-Thin Lizzy) but I can’t spot Lynott on any credits on this or their other album.
Stevee_S posted:
(1971)
Carole King - Tapestry
A classic that I haven't played for far too long, takes me back to days with my first 'proper' girlfriend who gave me this album on my birthday.
One of the greatest albums, how many wonderful songs are on this? And she sings them all so well, nailing the emotion.
Eoink posted:Stevee_S posted:
(1971)
Carole King - Tapestry
A classic that I haven't played for far too long, takes me back to days with my first 'proper' girlfriend who gave me this album on my birthday.
One of the greatest albums, how many wonderful songs are on this? And she sings them all so well, nailing the emotion.
Spot on , Eoin. I might have to investigate a Hi-Res version of this one.
Stevee_S posted:Eoink posted:Stevee_S posted:
(1971)
Carole King - Tapestry
A classic that I haven't played for far too long, takes me back to days with my first 'proper' girlfriend who gave me this album on my birthday.
One of the greatest albums, how many wonderful songs are on this? And she sings them all so well, nailing the emotion.
Spot on , Eoin. I might have to investigate a Hi-Res version of this one.
£14.99 at Qobuz for 24/96 HD (£9.99 Sublime subscribers). Got it a few months ago and have enjoyed it several times.
Restoration, the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Nashville Edition, WAV CD rip
Does what it says on the cover, some of the finest country singers singing Elton/Bernie songs. Elton John and Bernie Taupin have written some wonderful songs, give them to Chris Stapleton, Rhonda Vincent/Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Emmylou/Roseanne Cash, Don Henley/Vince Gill and this is what you get. Miley Cyrus is competent on Bitch is Back, a few songs are well sung, and most of the album is amazing.
A few trax of this which is due out June.
Eoink posted:ALANP posted:Paul Rodgers - The Royal Sessions, a selection of blues and soul classics recorded in Memphis with local musicians
Thanks Alan, sounds like a great album, “preloved” copy ordered.
Eoin, you may already be aware but another Paul Rodgers album of note is Muddy Waters' Blues.An album of well known blues songs with guest guitarists of the calibre of Dave Gilmour, Jeff Beck, Steve Miller, Brian May and many more on different tracks.Rodgers is in fine form/voice and very recommendable.Many apologies if this post costs you more cash 
Alley Cat posted:Stevee_S posted:Eoink posted:Stevee_S posted:
(1971)
Carole King - Tapestry
A classic that I haven't played for far too long, takes me back to days with my first 'proper' girlfriend who gave me this album on my birthday.
One of the greatest albums, how many wonderful songs are on this? And she sings them all so well, nailing the emotion.
Spot on , Eoin. I might have to investigate a Hi-Res version of this one.
£14.99 at Qobuz for 24/96 HD (£9.99 Sublime subscribers). Got it a few months ago and have enjoyed it several times.
Cheers, Alley.