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: 30 August 2012 by Haim Ronen

Hirundo Maris is Latin for “sea swallow” and, like that bird’s nomadic flight, harpist Arianna Savall’s quintet – part early music ensemble, part folk group – drifts on musical currents between Norway and Catalonia, and adds its own songs, created on the wing. Savall and co-leader Petter Udland Johansen have shaped a band with a bright, glistening timbral blend, capped by Arianna’s ice-clear voice, well-equipped to address songs of the north and the south.

Posted on: 30 August 2012 by Florestan

Franz Schubert: Artemis String Quartet

Quartet for Strings no 13 in A minor, D 804/Op. 29 no 1 "Rosamunde"

Quartet for Strings no 15 in G major, D 887/Op. 161

Quartet for Strings no 14 in D minor, D 810 "Death and the Maiden"

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by Flettster

Basia Bulat - Oh My Darling

Cheers

Flettster

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by Chords

Very good.

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by Flettster

Cheers

Flettster

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by dav301

On Vinyl:-

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by dav301

On CD:-

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by dav301

Originally Posted by maze:

Originally Posted by dav301:

On CD:-

dav301 how does this compare musically with lizzy.

Maze,

This doesn't rock like Thin Lizzy, it's much lighter. Have a listen to the samples on Amazon.

Dave

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by Huwge

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by Voltaire

I have been happily lurking for a while now but this album has inspired me to come out of the shadows.

"Arriving 41 years after Fay’s last original studio album, Life Is People represents the return of a prodigal son you never knew existed. Its religious symbolism is inspired by Fay’s own relationship with faith, the result is a stunning, profound, moving and soulful record."

"And it's a stunning return to form. Ranging from intimate to cosmic, epic but never grandiose, Bill's deeply committed music reminds you of important, eternal truths, and the lessons to be drawn from the natural world, when the materiality and greed threaten to engulf everything.

It's time to recognise one of the great English voices. After nearly 50 years, Bill Fay has finally delivered his masterpiece: as rapturous and soul-stirring as any music you'll hear this year."

Available on Spotify...

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by Paper Plane

Good honest blues

steve

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by maze

Originally Posted by dav301:

Originally Posted by maze:

Originally Posted by dav301:

On CD:-

dav301 how does this compare musically with lizzy.

Maze,

This doesn't rock like Thin Lizzy, it's much lighter. Have a listen to the samples on Amazon.

Dave

Thanks Dave I will give this a listen.

Tony.

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by naim_nymph

Sounds great on original 1991 CD : )

as i get ready to go out to work my night-shift : (

Debs

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by EJS

Canto Ostinato is Simeon ten Holt's most famous composition, written for four pianos as lasting as long as the performers want (they choose the tempo and how often the musical elements are repeated). There is a live recording of the work played by four pianists and stretched across three discs. The music became a hit in the early 2000s, in the single disc recording by Kees Wieringa and Polo de Haas, on two pianos. Melodious and addictive, and highly recommended particularly for those who enjoy early Philip Glass.

Cheers,

Posted on: 31 August 2012 by Tony2011