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:
Enjoying this Rodrigo Harp Concerto album - Playing on Compact Disc on Deutsche Grammophon
This morning begins with a compilation of Smooth Classics from Classic FM. It is a beautiful collection of dreamy yet irredescently reflective classics. Awaken the mind to the day ahead gently to the sound of tranquility and harmony. A ray of pure delight to inspire and illuminate the day ahead. Listening on CD.
Uplifting piece of Bach Flute concertos - Very relaxing to work too - Playing on Compact Disc on Naxos
Music as a language of expression does not necessarily need to be understood, it can be experienced through expression. Ciela di Toscana by Andrea Bocelli is a fine example where communication is established through emotion and understanding is enunciated through conviction. Listening on CD under Polydor.
Melt your heart to the sound of Helena Hellwig:
ewemon posted:
Some of the trax off this coming out on 29th
How did you get to hear this ahead of release? Clearly it’s a must have album, but what’s the SQ like?
Now Playing.........
Cassandra Wilson - New Moon Daughter
Streaming on NAS........ Enjoying Cassandra's music this Thursday morning, a 1995 release with Cassandra's outstanding vocals and wonderful musicians backing her up. Some nice moody songs to match the gray overcast morning.......
Playing on Compact Disc on Island Records - Their Greatest Hits
Now playing........
Robert Cray - Strong Persuader
Streaming on NAS........... Robert's strong vocals & guitar are sounding mighty sweet this morning!
On vinyl...
seakayaker posted:Now playing........
Robert Cray - Strong Persuader
Streaming on NAS........... Robert's strong vocals & guitar are sounding mighty sweet this morning!
meet him in record shop in 80sjust has I bought his record ,signed it and gave me 2 tickets for his gig the same night.. he seemed to lose his way later but his first few vinyl were top drawer
Always enjoy this album especially Man on The Silver Mountain - Playing on Vinyl on Polydor Records 1975 - Fabulous guitar from Blackmore
(1967)
Sounding wonderful, the nicely remastered hi-res mono celebrating the 50th anniversary of their great debut album
Clive B posted:ewemon posted:
Some of the trax off this coming out on 29th
How did you get to hear this ahead of release? Clearly it’s a must have album, but what’s the SQ like?
Friends in all the right places. It is a condition of my getting to hear pre releases that I am not allowed to comment on them.
Eric Vloeimans - Umai.
Nice modern jazz by trumpeter Eric Vloeimans.
- Bass – Furio Di Castri
- Drums – Joe Labarbera
- Piano - John Taylor (2)
- Trumpet – Eric Vloeimans
Drikus posted:
Congratulations Drikus, The Dragon is looking very good there.
Minh Nguyen posted:ted_p posted:Queen
Greatest Hits 2 - CD Rip
Edward
Great choice Edward. I'm playing it now and I can't believe that I almost forgot how good it is. This has probably been the best re-discovery I have made this week. Thanks for reminding me. Wishing you a good evening. ATB Minh
Hi Minh, this for me is why I love this thread, discovering new artists and rediscovereing albums in your collection that you had forgotten you had.
Now I wonder what artist I will start tonight’s listening with.
Edward
On vinyl...
Drikus posted:
Congratulations Drikus
How is it sounding - Did it exceed expectations ?
Have you recorded anything off it yet ? Think you will be able to play anything without getting up to change sides
Wishing you a good night - Cheers Ian 
Queen
A Night at the Opera (2011 Remaster) - Tidal HiFi
Classic Queen.
Edward
My only Burt Bacharach album but so,so relaxing.All instrumentals of his famous tunes.Playing on Vinyl on A @ M Records 1967 - Sound quality is fabulous.
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Eric Alexander, John Hicks, George Mraz, Idris Muhammad - Solid
Good straight ahead jazz by these guys.
- Eric Alexander: tenor sax;
- John Hicks: piano;
- George Mraz: bass;
- Idris Muhammad: drums;
- Jim Rotondi: trumpet on "Little Meonae" and "Straight Street;"
- Joe Locke: vibraphone on "Fire Waltz."