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
On CD:-
Amplifier - The Octopus
On CD:-
Amplifier - The Octopus
What do you think of this.
New Order - Power Corruption Lies + Blue Monday
Great best of Richard Thompson
floid only the best of his Capitol years '88-'89, leaves many other years to have best ofs as well. 
It's a great album though.
CD:-
Played this continually when it first released. Vinyl very worn, so CD replacement it is
So pleased to see & hear Jo perform on the "Click" World Service show on Tuesday night.
Hear on BBC iPlayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w6r2
Had a good chat with her Producer, Jon Cotton, who is great friends with Tim Elsenburg from Sweet Billy Pilgrim. Jo is working on new material and may play a one off spring gig, until returning in the autumn for a new tour.
Overdue a spin!
Parachute from 1970 by The Pretty Things (CD Japan)
The 13 miles commute in the snow tonight gave me enough time to play it twice in the car.
Music for a snowy day...
Haim, please send some of that white stuff my way
Paul Badura-Skoda Plays Bach
Toccata in C minor/Italian Concerto/Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue/Concert No.3 in D minor
I've got him doing Beethoven's Emperor Concerto and liked it.
Plus Westminster Mono sounds just fabulous tonally and always feel very comfortable.
After dutifully practicing the Schumann Fantasiestücke for cello & piano last night, for an upcoming rehearsal, I found my way into the B-major Piano Trio of Brahms. I don’t think I played this piece for at least five years now since learning it but the memories come back quite quickly. Brahms is simply a genius. There are many composers I would like to meet personally and Brahms is certainly near the top of the list. Fortunately, the next best thing is to spend time with his music, which offers all the clues one needs to become acquainted with the man.
So after a very late night workout, tonight, the only sensible thing to do is allow a trio of Danish lass’s do the work.
Doug, you can have it all, including the 10F degrees of tonight as well as the 40 MPH wind.
Karajan does Bach's Brandenburg Concertos.
On 45rpm x2 180gm Vinyl.
Stunning sound quality and music on this set, on the Opus 3 Record label from Sweden.
Played this continually when it first released. Vinyl very worn, so CD replacement it is
I always liked this album and I too played this to within inches of it's Vinyl life. If you are buying this on CD get the 2011 Remaster it's very good
On Vinyl
Just started working my way through the four very thick 45rpm LPs from this wonderful box set.
You cant whack this for £16.95.
Stu.