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
Hybrid SACD
Hybrid SACD
I have a few of Mr Silk's albums. He possessed an absolutely wonderful voice. He died at a very young age (28 years old in 1994) in an unfortunate accident. Saving his Mum from a fire caused accidentally by friends who hit a propane tank after discharging a gun !!! Huh?
Cheers
Flettster
Not Played this for a long long time. On original 1970s vinyl.
Andy Pratt's self-titled second album is one of those lost treasures--he's got a great pop sensibility, vocal talents that range far, and instrumental prowess that makes for a really diverse stylistic and instrumental outing. The first track is Andy's most well-known song, "Avenging Annie." It's propulsive piano rock with a really rocking chorus. The rest of the album ranges from R&B rock to tender piano balladry. There's also some pretty radical experimentation--"Who Am I Talking To" is hard to categorize, and the album's closer, "Deer Song," is dark and moody with exotic mandolins and a strange lyric.
Graham.
Original vinyl.
Graham.
Original Vinyl.
Graham.
Excellent
On the original vinyl.
Had a very enjoyable vinyl session today as not had to go to work 
Graham.
Mono Hybrid SACD.
Pixies,, Surfa Rosa.
because i prefer it to doolittle but only just
Original vinyl.
Graham.
First spin of the new DG Don Giovanni.
Cheers,
EJ
Cheek mountain theif,,, cheek mountain theif
Folktronica genre apparantly , quirky album out of my comfort zone but really very good
First spin of the new DG Don Giovanni.
Cheers,
EJ
Halfway in, some initial thoughts:
- recorded sound is OK but slightly veiled and close-up, typical of many live classical recordings nowadays; otherwise, it is very difficult to hear that this is a live recording;
- Nézet-Séguin directs with care and an old fashioned attention to line, and generally broad tempi. He allows his singers the room to interpret. Don Giovanni is Mozart's most complex opera, with each character basically in his own sound world, but that fact is not emphasized by Nezet. He is more like Abbado than Haitink: he's here to support the singers and move the drama forward, not to unearth the different facets of this opera;
- The singers are - without exception! - very suited to their roles. This is one of the best cast Don Giovanni's I have heard. D'Arcangelo is a bass-baritone, the first in quite some time, and that makes this recording different from every other since the 60s. Except for a rough Fin ch'han del vino, he is suave and sensitive. His low voice makes him a darker even sadder Giovanni than usual. Pisarino as his servant is well cast, a vocal and temperamental fit to his master;
- The ladies are even finer. The immediate impression is that Damrau as Donna Anna and DiDonato as Donna Elvira are fully the equal of the greatest interpreters of the past. Quite special.
- Villazon is the other big find: he is simply stunning and it's great to hear him sing with such attention to breath control.
So far, then, a totally unexpected but fantastic surprise. But a great Don Giovanni requires a spectacular final scene, so I'll reserve judgement until I've heard the whole thing through. On to disc 3!
Cheers,
EJ
Reference recordings: Giulini/EMI; Muti/EMI; Haitink/EMI; Abbado/DG;Norrington/EMI; Krips/Decca; Gardiner/Archiv; Jacobs/HM (yes I have too many)
on CD.
Original vinyl.
Graham.
+1
Joni with an added measure of Wayne Shorter. Who could ask for anything finer? Cherokee Louise is particular favourite on ths one, though the subject matter is disturbing.
First spin of the new DG Don Giovanni.
Cheers,
EJ
Halfway in, some initial thoughts:
- recorded sound is OK but slightly veiled and close-up, typical of many live classical recordings nowadays; otherwise, it is very difficult to hear that this is a live recording;
- Nézet-Séguin directs with care and an old fashioned attention to line, and generally broad tempi. He allows his singers the room to interpret. Don Giovanni is Mozart's most complex opera, with each character basically in his own sound world, but that fact is not emphasized by Nezet. He is more like Abbado than Haitink: he's here to support the singers and move the drama forward, not to unearth the different facets of this opera;
- The singers are - without exception! - very suited to their roles. This is one of the best cast Don Giovanni's I have heard. D'Arcangelo is a bass-baritone, the first in quite some time, and that makes this recording different from every other since the 60s. Except for a rough Fin ch'han del vino, he is suave and sensitive. His low voice makes him a darker even sadder Giovanni than usual. Pisarino as his servant is well cast, a vocal and temperamental fit to his master;
- The ladies are even finer. The immediate impression is that Damrau as Donna Anna and DiDonato as Donna Elvira are fully the equal of the greatest interpreters of the past. Quite special.
- Villazon is the other big find: he is simply stunning and it's great to hear him sing with such attention to breath control.
So far, then, a totally unexpected but fantastic surprise. But a great Don Giovanni requires a spectacular final scene, so I'll reserve judgement until I've heard the whole thing through. On to disc 3!
Cheers,
EJ
Reference recordings: Giulini/EMI; Muti/EMI; Haitink/EMI; Abbado/DG;Norrington/EMI; Krips/Decca; Gardiner/Archiv; Jacobs/HM (yes I have too many)
I think this is their Revolver.
On lovely 45rpm vinyl
