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
Originally Posted by naim_nymph:
Yes, i would say he is very agreeable, nice sense of timing, nothing fudged, passion and care where needed.
I know nothing about playing a piano, but it’s funny how i can like what i hear from one pianist far more than another, even if they are both top class.
Just wondering if the Waldstein is a difficult piece to play (?) it sounds like it may be to me, and was Orazio Fugoni really born with three hands?
My Vox record has some slight surface noise continuo but is in okay condition for it’s age, the sound engineering is a bit 1950's piano tone fuddy duddy but the warmth, emotion, and message is communicated regardless.
I think if he was onto a good modern recording he may just sound similar fluid and easy on the ear as Alfred Brendel ( hoping EJ can answer me that one ; )
The Waldstein is a very cute peice to absorb deeply is it not?
Deb,
Does he play better than this kid? 
Comparing it to Brendel does not bring me good thoughts :x altho his Vox era pieces are more to my liking than his later Philips performance in spite latter pieces have a better fidelity.
Yikes. I was still struggling with Clementi & Scarlatti pieces when I was 8.
Waldstein is a funky tune for a change I think it's kinda cool for Big Mr.B.
Lots of those albums can be bought loads cheaper off other sites.
Stu.
Stu
At the moment I'm streaming these albums from Qobuz.com, they offer lossless 44.1/16 FLACs for streaming.
It is only when finding something exceptional that I really want to own, I'll buy it. I have a continuous subscription, so all these records are available whenever I want to listen to them.
Regarding the covers, for me they are no selling point, they just draw attention. The music has to do it. With regard to the women on the covers, they are not to my "taste" so that doesn't help . But I find the cover photos artistically very well done and very appealing.
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Aleg
Cheers
Flettster
Cheers
Flettster
50 years back:
Hi Chords,
This looks very interesting : )
is Marianne as good as Jordi ?
How good is the recording ?
Debs
Guy,
I was talking to Jamie yesterday and he has a great picture or two of CSI Ambleside to post.
He was up there for a few days last week.
I wont spoil it by saying what.
Its a good though.
He will post when he has some time.
He is working on the new Quo film at the mo.
Stu.
Well not great pictures, too dark and rainy, and shot on a phone. Shot in Hawkshead, just five miles South of Ambleside, but the text on the side of the van does say 'Crime Scene Investigation', and I would presume they are based in Ambleside.
Not sure what they were doing in Hawkshead, no sign of any crimes having taken place, perhaps a lunch break, but thought you might enjoy them Guy. I did think of you as soon as I saw the van.
All the best, Jamie.
From my SACD converted into 176.4/24, playing through JPlay.
On CD:-
Hi Dave, if you enjoy Nighttime Birds you may consider the 2CD version from the Gatherings Webshop. The 2nd CD is a different studio recording which the label did not release because it was not a producer they wanted. Depending on my mood, the 2nd disk sounds better because of the sparser recording.
http://shop.gathering.nl/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=8fd49d990a5e4bb120091a4b95bdc7f4
If your familiar with The Gathering, that's fine, but if you want some pointers for more stuff let me know.
ATB
Denis
Hi Denis. I have placed an order for the 2 CD version. I don't know the band that well, and would be gratful for a few pointers.
Thanks
Dave
What do you do?You join the Mothers.
Stu.
"And he makes you be a creep!"
"To make it in this business, you either gotta play the blues...or sing with a high voice."
The live version of Zombie-Woof on this album is un-freaking-believable. Play it on auto repeat, and when it gets to the end and re-starts, check out how the opening/closing riff is exactly the same - the band is so tight. Plus the guitar solo is killer too.
Very early keyboard music composed/collected by a blind Spanish master, Cabezón.
Very good record; highly recommended.
Paola Erdas in Trieste, Italy, 2008:
steve
nymph,
she plays on another line; sometimes I prefer to Savall.
Soud quality: enormous. You should try.
Naims like the viola de gamba a lot.
By my taste the best gamba players are:
Savall; Paolo Pandolfo; Hille Perl; Sophie Watillon and she.
That's the A+ list, although i'd include Wieland Kuijken 
Thanks for reply, the Marianne Muller CD is on my wishlist.
Debs
"The wardrobe mistress.
Urges you to dress left, dress right.
What a mess when your underpants are too tight."
Still hammering this one, and keep trying 'A Passion Play' which is definitiely growing on me.
Guy,
I was talking to Jamie yesterday and he has a great picture or two of CSI Ambleside to post.
He was up there for a few days last week.
I wont spoil it by saying what.
Its a good though.
He will post when he has some time.
He is working on the new Quo film at the mo.
Stu.
Well not great pictures, too dark and rainy, and shot on a phone. Shot in Hawkshead, just five miles South of Ambleside, but the text on the side of the van does say 'Crime Scene Investigation', and I would presume they are based in Ambleside.
Not sure what they were doing in Hawkshead, no sign of any crimes having taken place, perhaps a lunch break, but thought you might enjoy them Guy. I did think of you as soon as I saw the van.
All the best, Jamie.
Excellent thanks ...
Pollini's 1970 recording of the etudes, for EMI - released by Testament last year.
Cheers,
EJ
Probably a typo EJ but I believe this recording dates from 1960. The Deutsche Grammophon Etudes date from 1972.
How is this recording? Any differences compared to the later recording? This is in my queue and nearly got ordered today but will have to wait a few more weeks.
Doug
Hi Doug,
Yup, 1960. There are differences, but there is more consistency: this is Pollini through and through. The young and older Pollini are at the head of the pack, but getting both probably only makes sense for Pollini buffs such as myself. Recording quality wise, the earlier EMI is miles ahead of the DG.
EJ
...And Don't the Kids Just Love It
- "This Angry Silence" – 2:39
- "The Glittering Prizes" – 3:01
- "World of Pauline Lewis" – 2:38
- "A Family Affair" – 2:36
- "Silly Girl" – 2:49
- "Diary of a Young Man" – 3:59
- "Geoffrey Ingram" – 2:15
- "I Know Where Syd Barrett Lives" – 2:34
- "Jackanory Stories" – 3:04
- "Parties in Chelsea" – 1:41
- "La Grande Illusion" – 3:33
- "A Picture of Dorian Gray" – 2:13
- "The Crying Room" – 1:59
- "Look Back in Anger"
On CD:-
Hi Dave, if you enjoy Nighttime Birds you may consider the 2CD version from the Gatherings Webshop. The 2nd CD is a different studio recording which the label did not release because it was not a producer they wanted. Depending on my mood, the 2nd disk sounds better because of the sparser recording.
http://shop.gathering.nl/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=8fd49d990a5e4bb120091a4b95bdc7f4
If your familiar with The Gathering, that's fine, but if you want some pointers for more stuff let me know.
ATB
Denis
Hi Denis. I have placed an order for the 2 CD version. I don't know the band that well, and would be gratful for a few pointers.
Thanks
Dave
Hi Dave,
I've been meaning to start a Gathering thread for some time and your interest is the push I need.
In the meantime...
I'll start you with two CD's to try first, which are available on amazon as well as the bands Webshop of course.
#1 is Mandylion, which is the bands 3rd album and the 1st lineup change & musical direction. This introduced Anneke Van Giersbergen, whom I have admired ever since I discovered the band.
Some samples to help...
In Motion #1 - This is the first song the band recorded withh Anneke in a professional studio.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=symW-97UUgo
Strange Machines @ Pinkpop 1996 - One of the first videos I saw of the band (only last year!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXqO2QySKVE&feature=related
Sand and Mercury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPCUH6aExGA
#2 is How To Measure A Planet (2CD, which is available on 2LP from the bands Webshop). This was the bands 5th album, after "Nighttime Birds" (4th).
Tracks...
Great Ocean Road - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoR_i7XAh9k&feature=related
Rescue Me - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcm6xRORFU8&feature=related
Travel - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDHUtGDk17M
Good luck and enjoy.
Denis
This is the most wonderful recording of these Concertos. Well worth a list IMHO.
Cheers
Flettster
Cheers
Flettster
Shelby Lynne - Revelation Road
Finally picked this up. First listen.
