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:
RaceTripper posted:
I just received this today. It's a new remastered/reissue from DG in a numbered limited edition of 2000. I've always wanted this. I love his performance of the Beethoven Sonatas with Ingrid Haebler on Philips (even though I also have the Perlman/Ashkenazy on Decca). The marketing for this reissue says "lacquers cut from the remastered original analogue tapes" but I'm not positive it's really a ful analogue AAA reissue. The box set comes with a digital download coupon. I wonder if there was a digital transfer between creating the master from tapes and cutting the lacquers, or if the digital transfer was separate from the vinyl production. I suspect the former (i.e. digital in the mastering chain). Anywone know for sure?
I am listening now and it sounds great, but I feel I'm missing a little bit of the woody texture. That could either be how it was recorded, the mastering itself, or the fact it's indeed a digital transfer.Anyway, this is a wonderful performance. The other copy I enjoy playing on vinyl is by Sigiswald Kuijken on Deutsche Harmonia Mundi. I've had that one for over 30 years.
You could ask DG. I have the Nathan Milstein from 1975.
Playing on Compact Disc on Naxos - Gourgous Albinoni Oboe
Superb album of demo versions of her studio songs. I always felt that she was often guilty of over embellishment of her material and these demos show why it wasn't always a good thing. A prime example is "No End" from "Like an old fashioned waltz". This sanitised version bears no comparison to the demo. Just Sandy at the piano, recorded in a church setting at the suggestion of her husband/producer/musician Trevor Lucas, this stripped down version shows her at her fragile best. The raw emotion in her vocal always gives me goose bumps.
David Bowie
Hunky Dory (2015 Remaster) CD Rip
The posts above put me in the mood for some Bowie.
Starting with my favourite Bowie album.
Edward
Playing on Compact Disc - A Charity shop buy for 50 p - although have all their back catalog indoors,perfect for the work place - Covers all the IRS Records years from 1983 - 1987
Bill Evans, The Brilliant..., with Marc Johnson on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums, recorded at Keystone Corner, San Francisco on 31 August and 7 September, 1980. This must have been his last recorded work since he died just eight days later. That being said, there's nothing here to suggest his imminent demise as he plays with conviction and great fluidity. Musically it's a very enjoyable set indeed, the trio gelling very well. The only downside for me is that the bass is occasionally a bit far off in the mix.
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night.
Starting my day--Don't Blame it on me
I'll bet this looks good on the ND555 color display. Probably sounds pretty good also. I will let you know in about 3 weeks when I replace my NDX with one. Can't wait. Listening on TIDAL.
Bailyhill
Yes - Relayer
Following my reply to Bart's post in the 'blew away' thread, I thought I'd play it. OK, I've not played this for a while either, but boy, it is still a creative tour de force. And great album art too.
ELP - Brain Salad Surgery....
Now Playing...............
Charles Lloyd - All My Relations
Charles Lloyd (saxophones, flute, Chinese oboe), Anders Jormin (double bass), Bobo Stenson (piano) and Billy Hart (drums).
Streaming on NAS.............Kicking off the day with Charles's 1995 release of 'All My Relations' which is a wonderful album! Love the fact that Charles who turned 80 this year is aging so well and released an album this past June and is still sounding fantastic, a timeless gift!
Beatles For Sale
MDS posted:
I've had this album for many years but it always pleases.
Great LP I too have a vinyl copy such a beautiful voice.
Tony2011 posted:
Cypress Hill / Elephants On Acid. Out on Friday - 28/09/18
There are a couple of tracks/videos on Tidal and online. Check out Band Of Gypsies and Crazy.
Not heard this but Black Sunday got played a whole lot way back when.
Playing on Cassette on TDK AD C60 - Fleetwood Mac - Then Play On - The last studio album with Peter Green in 1969
dave marshall posted:
Massive Attack - Heligoland.
Another fine album, with contributions from Horace Andy, Guy Garvey, Damon Albarn and Hope Sandoval, among others.
A band never content to stand still, and quite possibly my favourite Massives album......................... highly recommended.
Can't bring myself to shell out the £40 + at the moment for this vinyl reissue but will add it when prices become more realistic. Great record though the first Massive Attack LP since Protection that I've really played a lot.
John Lennon - Anthology, playing the first disc that concentrates on alternative takes of the tracks from Plastic Ono Band and Imagine.Just getting in the mood for the new Imagine release next week 
MDS posted:
I've had this album for many years but it always pleases.
Good idea Mike. I'll join you. First discovered (for me) through Tears for Fears 'The Seeds Of Love' album (which is up next)
Now Playing...................
Charles Lloyd - Hyperion With Higgins
Charles Lloyd (tenor saxophone, taragato, maracas), Brad Mehldau (piano), John Abercrombie (guitar), Larry Grenadier (double bass) and Billy Higgins (drums).
Streaming on NAS......... Continuing on with Charles with 'Hyperion With Higgins' a 2001 release with the opening track of 'Dancing Waters, Big Sur to Bahia' which is just fantastic!