What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.VIII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 29 December 2011
With 2012 almost upon us, it's time to start a fresh thread. I've gone back to an earlier thread title because often the "why" is the most interesting part of the post.
Anyway, links:
Volume VII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...6878604287751/page/1
Volume VI: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878604097229
Volume V: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605140495
Volume IV: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605795042
Volume III: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607309474
Volume II: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878606245043
Volume I: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607464290
[Playing CD no.7 of 7 x cd box-set...]
Quartet in E flat major Op.74 "Harp"
Quartet in A minor Op.132
Günther Pichler violin
Gerhard Schulz violin
Hatto Beyerle viola (op.74)
Thomas Kakuska viola (op.132)
Valentin Erben cello
This is still my fav album release from 2011 and nothing yet has passed it in 2012.
On the black stuff.
Stu.
Got home to loads of new albums. First up, Sand Snowman.
They are surely the only entertainment worth noting in Sunderland 
Denis
Oh I don't know. June 21, Stadium of Light Sunderland - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Perhaps Martin O'Neill will get some motivation tips from the Boss 
After my nephew saw Bruce, twice, in Madison Square Garden recently, he did say it was awesome.
Mind you, I still come out in a cold sweat when I recall seeing Yes twice in 3 nights @ The Rainbow during the Topographic Oceans tour. Almost as gut wrenching as the last John Mayer album
Yours In Music
Denis
They are surely the only entertainment worth noting in Sunderland
Denis
Oh I don't know. June 21, Stadium of Light Sunderland - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Perhaps Martin O'Neill will get some motivation tips from the Boss
After my nephew saw Bruce, twice, in Madison Square Garden recently, he did say it was awesome.
Mind you, I still come out in a cold sweat when I recall seeing Yes twice in 3 nights @ The Rainbow during the Topographic Oceans tour. Almost as gut wrenching as the last John Mayer album
Yours In Music
Denis
Denis,
Have you gone and had a listen to any of the new JM album yet?
Its better.Back on form.
Stu.
Because of James thread,
This brilliant and great sounding album.
Stu.
Mind you, I still come out in a cold sweat when I recall seeing Yes twice in 3 nights @ The Rainbow during the Topographic Oceans tour. Almost as gut wrenching as the last John Mayer album
Yours In Music
Denis
Two nights of Topographic Oceans is rather appealing but yes I do wrench at the mention of JM.
Mind you, I still come out in a cold sweat when I recall seeing Yes twice in 3 nights @ The Rainbow during the Topographic Oceans tour. Almost as gut wrenching as the last John Mayer album
Yours In Music
Denis
Two nights of Topographic Oceans is rather appealing but yes I do wrench at the mention of JM.
Adrian,
We know you love him on the QT.
Stu.
Stu,
I'll check it out sometime soon. I guess he deserves a second chance, unlike Yes who were steered too close to the soleil by Jon.
He looks like Johnny Depp now .
He is rocking again.
Adrian you and Oliver might of been able to get free tickets for tomorrows Amex gig?
Stu.
Is the sound quality of these records good as their past pressing?
Vinyl/and special edition CD arrived today. High expectations for this. Here goes.....
It delivers. Excellent. A grower of an album, mellow, acoustic, atmospheric, right up my street. Not what one would expect from the two participants, which is a good thing.
+1.
Some parts remind of an old horror movie theme, some shockingly simple but catching moments. I'm really liking this.
Nothing like anything before, and most certainly not what one could 'expect' given the two protagonists.
Goes without saying, recording/mastering & dynamics are all 5*
Some may find this a bit challenging, but this is a fine album.
I like this one better than the recent release by the Doric String Quartet ...
Earlier on Spotify, not too impressed first play sounds like soundtrack music to me. Not sure where SW is going, not sure I want to go with him.
Just in from Germany:-
5 tracks in and I can hear why there are so many fans enthusing about this CD, excellent.
On vinyl, this is simply one of the best-recorded albums I've ever heard...
Roy Orbison - Mystery Girl
Some may find this a bit challenging, but this is a fine album.
I have this somewhere in my collection. Will give it a spin. Not played it in years.
Earlier on Spotify, not too impressed first play sounds like soundtrack music to me. Not sure where SW is going, not sure I want to go with him.
He is exploring, pushing his musical boundaries as he always does and challenging his listeners. I like the journey he is on. Like his recent solo album, he is on form IMHO.
