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
Gardot goes Latina...
Any good?
Cheers, Andy
Playing cd no.4 of 18 x cd box-set...
[1-4] Florida - suite (rev. & ed. Beecham) ...38:15
[5-27] Brigg Fair ...16:01
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra ~ Richard Hiskox
Recorded May 1989. Wessex Hall, Poole Arts Centre, Dorset.
[28] Summer Evening ...6:30
[29] La Calinda (Koanga) ...4:05
[30] Air and Dance ...4:53
[31-32] Intermezzo & Serenade (Hassan) ...4:36
Northern Sinfonia of England ~ Richard Hiskox
Recorded September 1985. Newcastle upon Tyne
[33-34] Two Aquarelles ...4:16
Academy of St Martin in the Fields ~ Sir Neville Marriner
Recorded July 1971. Kingsway Hall, London
~<>~
Another Delius disc of delights, Sir Neville takes top honours here (well, if it were a contest and i the judge ; )
but ending with a couple of blissful A+ short pieces by the Academy of St.Martin in the Fields.
Strange how the older recordings from the 70's seem to be trumping the later recordings here - not that the later ones are sand-bagging. La Calinda is extra special imo, beautifully rich and dynamic.
But good moments surface in every piece : )
Debs
Probably one of the greatest recordings of classical music ever ... Just sublime. I'll dig out my vinyl copy this evening!
Gardot goes Latina...
Any good?
Cheers, Andy
Not as immediately great as her first two IMO but still very good in parts on what was only first listen
Her voice and phrasing are immaculate. It's just that some of the songs seemed a little, well, boring. Could just be a dull Thursday morning thing
The US copy of this thats just come through the door.
Stu.
On iMac/iTunes:-
A very nice mix of instrumental setups, musical styles and periods, staged around the piano ....
Gardot goes Latina...
Any good?
Cheers, Andy
Not as immediately great as her first two IMO but still very good in parts on what was only first listen
Her voice and phrasing are immaculate. It's just that some of the songs seemed a little, well, boring. Could just be a dull Thursday morning thing
Thanks for the info, vinyl version put on my want's list!
Lovely duo ....
CD:-
What IS the frequency?
... I wouldn't know, I'm not a Urologist. 
CD:-
Airbag All Rights Removed (Analogue Mix)Double 180g black stuff.
All you Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson/Floyd and Prog Rock lovers out there?
You will/ should like this album.
Stu.
Cheers,
EJ
CD:-
What IS the frequency?
Kenneth?
Vol 1 & 2
Julia Stone is new to me she has a very interesting vocal style. Graham