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 August 2012 by GML

Yes, he recommended it me some time ago. I have another version, but nowhere near as dynamic. The cannon and bells must be quite something on the DBLs.

ATB

George.

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by Cbr600

Just sat here listening to Rodrigo y Gabriela album 11-11. Lovely sound on a nice summers evening Windows open and crank up the volume

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by EJS

Originally Posted by EJS:

From Günter Wand's unfinished Bruckner symphony cycle with the Berlin Philharmonic, the 7th. Bruckner's most elusive symphony, very hard to get right. Wand takes an impressively objective view of this work - as a result, some of the work's colour shifts may go by with less attention than with, say, Karajan, but the structural cohesion and melodic richness come out better than with anybody else.

Symphony #4, from the same set. None of the slight reservations I have with the 7th, this one is just awesome.

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by Paper Plane

steve

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by Gale 401

Sill one of his best imo.

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by matt podniesinski

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by naim_nymph

Originally Posted by Tony2011:

Originally Posted by Dustysox:

Originally Posted by Gale 401:

I bought this three CD Fatboy set

a couple of nights ago while watching a brilliant tv film doc on the BBC about Prince for under £2 inc post.

Mainly for the B-sides.

There are some great recordings on this that are not on his albums.

If you like Prince grab a copy.

Its 69p from amazon seller zover stocks at the mo.

Stu.

Hi Stu,

Gotta say dude, you are the best. Always suggesting quality music and where/when to buy cheaply.

Gold medal for you!!!

Stu is right, this is a great compilation. The only problem when waiting to buy some "items" at knocked down prices is that people have usually moved on. If not, one would still be listening to Bing Crosby. Actually, people still do!

Tony

Mine pack arrived today, near mint 3xCD box-set for £1.95 (to include delivery)

Just working my way thought them now, fabulous music and excellent SQ

I see the 'used' price via Amazon has jumped up to almost a fiver now : >

That's your fault, Stu, ...people read this forum! ; )

Thanks for the heads up! : )

Debs

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by Gale 401

Debs,

I would pay a tenner for it now after hearing it.

Its worth it just for the tracks that are not on anything else.

As you say the SQ is excellent.

Try and catch the tv doc/film the next time its on the BBC.

Stu.

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by Chris Dolan

First time played since DR Supercap arrived - not sure why it took so long though

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by Aleg

I like these Naive Vivaldi releases.

This one will take me two days to get through though (03hr 22min 30sec)

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by the_third_mind

Superbly cool tunes for a summer evening whilst watching soundless olympics

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by EJS

Symphony #4, Haitink's first recording with the RCO. A much darker, brooding reading than most others. The orchestra's simmering cello section is irresistible.

Cheers,

Posted on: 10 August 2012 by Chris Dolan