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:
Earlier this evening difficult to get access to...
Less edgy than the Belcea
nigelb posted:Lyle Lovett - I Love Everybody
One of Lyle's finest. Bonkers and brilliant.
He can do no wrong in my book - the quality of his albums is remarkably consistent.
Future Islands - "The Far Field". When I first got this I was a bit disappointed, but it has really grown on me and I now like it as much as their previous effort, "Singles". I think there is a touch of New Order about them.
Jools Holland - Hop the Wag.fantastic opening track "Honeydripper"
Minh Nguyen posted:lutyens posted:Minh Nguyen posted:This morning begins with a beautiful collection of Cello Suites composed by Bach and performed by Yo-Yo Ma. This is probably one of the best recordings that I have come across and in my humble opinion it surpasses the recording he made in the 1980s. The bow dances with the strings and both resonate harmoniously. An absolute delight to listen on CD.
Minh, because of this post I went to visit the river and I am now in possession of this beautiful pair of discs. His playing is indeed sublime. They have barely been off since they arrived. Thank you.
Lutyens, It is one of my favourite renditions and it warms my heart to read your kind words. Wishing you a good day.
I hate the title, sounding like they are Yo-Yo Ma's suites only inspired by Bach.. I highly recommend the suites performed by Martin Zeller on MA Recordings (nothing to do with Yo-Yo):
MDS posted:
Some laid-back Ray Lamontagne to relax to after dinner.
Good choice Sir, think I’ll pop this on now.
Eric Bibb - Good Stuff.
More gentle blues from Eric Bibb, who never fails to entertain.
Now Playing......
Boz Scaggs - A Fool To Care
Streaming on TIDAL...... Having read through an organizational proposal today that looks like something from the '80's.... or the '90's....., or possibly the 00's or maybe the earlier 10's...... At times I just have to think......"A Fool To Care"....... Anyway I know that Boz really cares and this is one fine album! Listening to Bonnie Raitt and Boz singing 'Hell To Pay' right now is worth the price of admission!..... and latter on there is Boz and Lucinda Williams on 'Whispering Pines'.........
Bryan Ferry - Boys and Girls which includes the classic "Slave to Love"
Paris or maybe Hell......
apart from that shocking Stones cover, some of Bowie’s stronger tracks, especially lyrically are on this one. And what a cover, talk about iconic.
.sjb
Now Playing......
Savoy Brown - Street Corner Talking
Streaming on NAS......... Late Tuesday afternoon and its time to Tell Mama, toe tapping and swaying to the rhythm and rocking blues.....sounding mighty sweet!
Hell, because it was fun and silly, some of the tracks had highly non-PC videos (Gay Bar), and it was a great album to exercise to.
Also stands out as life seemed much better in 2003 - too many friends and relatives have died or become unwell since then. Did we even use the phrase PC in 2003?
No specific reason to choose this either it's just one of a handful of old CDs I'm ripping....
Now Playing.......
Blood, Sweet & Tears - Greatest Hits
Streaming on NAS........ Keeping the tunes flowing this Wednesday evening, I think i got the day right this time...... one hell of a day!
Now Playing,.......
Bonnie Raitt - Longing In Their Hearts
Streaming on NAS........ A little Bonnie while preparing dinner....... She is sounding mighty sweet this evening!
Everybody Digs Bill Evans was a 1959 landmark recording for the young pianist and sported a unique album cover, featuring written-out endorsements from Miles Davis, George Shearing, Ahmad Jamal, and Cannonball Adderley.
Tony2011 posted:
1969 - UK first pressing...
I blame it me on Steve!
A masterpiece by any measure, Tony. And that’s just the cover. The music is on a higher level again.
Stevee_S posted:
The title track sounds so weird, using the diminished scale almost exclusively. Brilliant idea and so well executed. I must play this. Thanks for the reminder.
Some of the trax off this coming out on 29th
Deluxe edition due out next month.
