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 Vinyl.
I love this album. It must be 12 months since Stu first posted telling us what a fantastic album it was. He was not wrong it still sounds fantastic and it has become one of my all time favourites.
Graham
Hey Stu
Didn't you get this one from me?
Gregg
Anything Jenny does is GREATTTT!!!
This is her second solo album. Try her first with the Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat. Another GREAT one and audiophile ear candy.
Rilo Kiley albums (her band before going solo) are also great.
Interesting and not un-Anathema like.
steve
On CD:-
Piano Concerto No. 2
On the Original Black Stuff!
Paradise in the Picturehouse
LP - Jagjaguwar 2005 : )
The music really quite kewl, the SQ fantastic!
And a bargain on Amazon for £12.99 + free uk delivery option
Hard to believe this album is over 50 yrs old.
Purchased CD and ripped to NaimServe SSD. Typical Lyle as in a superb recording that is system demo worthy. The name of Lyle Lovett’s last contractual album for Curb Records, Release Me, is a bit of a joke, functioning as both a title and a farewell. The album itself is a mixture of covers and originals.
Aura - MD
More Original Black Stuff!
Brahms Viola Sonatas op. 120
Schumann Märchenbilder
Lars Vogt (Piano), Rachel Roberts (Viola)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Antti Siirala (piano)
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, op. 109
Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, op. 110
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, op. 111
Frédéric Chopin: Vanessa Perez
24 Preludes for Piano, Op. 28
Prelude for Piano in C sharp minor, B 141/Op. 45
Prelude for Piano in A flat major, B 86
Barcarolle for Piano in F sharp major, B 158/Op. 60
Fantasie for Piano in F minor/A flat major, B 137/Op. 49
I listen to both young, old, and the immortal artists. Tonight was mostly the younger crowd and I have to say, for myself, I see no valid reason to only live exclusively in the past. In fact I think to do so would be a mistake. These days the quality and level of playing is so exceptional. Anyway, I enjoy hearing what is going on these days as well as enjoying what the older crowd did too.
Michael Brecker - Pilgrimage GAIN 2™ Ultra Analog 180g 2LP
Brahms Viola Sonatas op. 120
Schumann Märchenbilder
Lars Vogt (Piano), Rachel Roberts (Viola)
Hi Doug,
It's been a while since I saw Vogt come by, and I don't have a recording of the Fairy Tale Pictures. Care to share your thoughts on this disc?
Cheers,
EJ
Cheers,
EJ
Getting in tune to seeing the wonderful Anneke van Giersbergen tonight @ the Borderline
Second run. I still think it's a good performance, but my issue remains that Kaufman's powerful Don Jose, disturbed from the start, seems to direct his energy into a vacuum. Carmen herself doesn't have enough presence to fill that gap. Kozena isn't bad, just ill matched with Kaufman. A bit of a shame, as Rattle and the Berliners are SPECTACULAR. I've grown used to the Escamillo, who sings quite handsomely when he is helped by a healthy volume level.
Cheers,
EJ
Caroline says...
On CD:-
Band of Horses - Mirage Rock
