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

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by floid

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by Gale 401

Grrrrreat.

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by Richard D

A nice selection of Sandy's work

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by floid

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by Chief Chirpa

XI - Immunity / Squeeze

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by Gale 401

Now this classic that always reminds me of hot sumer mornings back when it came out.Nice

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by reubs1981

What is it that is on the cover? I've never found out...

Originally Posted by Gale 401:

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Grrrrreat.

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by winkyincanada

How good is this? Awesome.

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by Chief Chirpa

Originally Posted by reubs1981:

What is it that is on the cover? I've never found out...

It's Easter bread. Or in Mark's own words...

"It is the lamb of God, made of bread. On Sicily at easter there is a festival for which the make these breads. I like the way something appears to come out of his head, it makes me think of a fountain of ideas. Also the manner how the eyes are positioned fascinates me. When I saw the picture for the first time I had to laugh, but there's some very tragic about it at the same time."

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by floid

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by EJS

Charles-Valentin Alkan was a composer and virtuoso pianist from 19th century France. His works are seldom performed and this disc is my first encounter with his music (apparently Marc-André Hamelin has a whole series devoted to the man). It's great fun exploring this very diverse set of miniatures, and the overall impression is one of quality. Vaguely like Liszt, for those looking for a parallel.

Cheers,

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by reubs1981

Thanks Chief. It freaks me out.

Originally Posted by Chief Chirpa:

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Originally Posted by reubs1981:

What is it that is on the cover? I've never found out...

It's Easter bread. Or in Mark's own words...

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by Gale 401

Nice

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by Chief Chirpa

Originally Posted by reubs1981:

Thanks Chief. It freaks me out.

lol. See my two posts at the bottom of this page a couple of weeks back for more. : )

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Posted on: 10 January 2012 by floid

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by dav301

On CD:-

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by Gale 401

Nice

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by floid

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by Gale 401

Grrrrreat

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by Lloydy

1st play

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by EJS

Kuma,

First spin - very impressive, thanks for the tip. Sound quality is a very acceptable mono, with slight congestion/coloring around upper middle octaves and good dynamic range. Much, much better than some of the remasterings in this series!

Cheers,

Posted on: 10 January 2012 by EJS

If I had words,

To make a day for you

I sing you a morning golden and new

I would make this day

Last for all time

Give you a night

Deep in moonshine

Sorry it's very difficult to imagine Saint-Saens' 3rd symphony without the lyrics

Immediately followed by Mickey Mouse taken to the cleaners...

OK time for bed!

Cheers,