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
Original vinyl...
Esbjörn Svensson - piano, electronics, transistor radio
Dan Berglund - double bass electronics
Magnus Öström - drums, voices, electronics
Recorded at Studios 301 in Sydney Australia
Mixed at bohus Sound Recording in Gothenburg Sweden
ACT 2xLP
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I suppose when one gets into this kind of music there's no getting out : )
Debs
Superb album!
There's something about Miss Wainwright...
Superb album!
What is it?
Listening at work on my Cowon S9 while configuring a stack of Cisco ASA's (Firewalls). 80 in total...just 20 left to do 
Andy
On CD:-
Listening at work on my Cowon S9 while configuring a stack of Cisco ASA's (Firewalls). 80 in total...just 20 left to do
Andy
In my opinion maybe his his best solo effort, I love the under produced production of this album, almost demo quality in parts. Bull rush/magic bus my fave
On Vinyl.
This is simply the most beautiful album I have listened to this year. It is clearly a labour of love by Bill and all his collaborators / friends. There is spirituality to some of his songs that take you to another place. The whole album is enchanting, beautiful, and full of a life lived songs. The best album of the year by a country mile IMO every home should have one.
Graham.
One of there best albums.
They are all better than very good though.
Cheers,
EJ
This recording of Carmen was made shortly before Abbado committed his to disc. The first two recordings of the Oeser edition, with spoken dialogue, and both with Domingo and Van Dam. The conducting couldn't be more different: Solti giving a much more violent reading but not forgetting the opera's subtleties. This record's pitfall is its reverberant and boomy sound, but overall, it doesn't diminish what is a superior performance and one of the best opera recordings ever.
Cheers,
EJ
Original vinyl.
I haven't listened to this in years. I remember listening to the broadcast of this concert on the radio in 1976. A very well recorded live concert and great performances from The Band, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Dr John, Ronnie Hawkins amongst others.
Sounds just great on my system.
Deacon Blue Live in concert from London on BBC Radio 2.
Original vinyl.
I haven't listened to this in years. I remember listening to the broadcast of this concert on the radio in 1976. A very well recorded live concert and great performances from The Band, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Dr John, Ronnie Hawkins amongst others.
Sounds just great on my system.
Steve,
I would think you must have loads of brilliant albums you have not played for years in your very large vinyl collection?
The shut eyes open the book and stick a pin in works for me at times when i want something to play.
Stu.
Deacon Blue Live in concert from London on BBC Radio 2.
X2
Enjoyed the set - wish it was longer!
Original vinyl.
I haven't listened to this in years. I remember listening to the broadcast of this concert on the radio in 1976. A very well recorded live concert and great performances from The Band, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Dr John, Ronnie Hawkins amongst others.
Sounds just great on my system.
A great record. Joni's "Coyote" remains one of my all-time favourite live tracks. Also Neil Young's "Helpless". Neil Diamond also stands out for me.
The wikipedia page makes for interesting reading...