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 CD:-
IMHO this is a superb album.
Mothers ... Absolutely Free.
Inspired by Tony
I love his earlier Beethoven Concertos than his later effort. Pity this poor recording which sounds like a toy piano coming out of a small table radio.
In mono...
A first listen to my favourite chamber music setup, by two musicians who I normally don't like really that much ..... 
ooooooooh, did i say that ?
Mendelssohn's early piano quartets, by the excellent Fauré Quartett (a dedicated piano quartet group).
Cheers,
EJ
A first listen to my favourite chamber music setup, by two musicians who I normally don't like really that much ..... ooooooooh, did i say that ?
And an update by myself 
IMHO a not very well balanced duo.
Sol Gabetta not as energetic and powerfull as her counterpart Hélène Grimaud.
Next please ....
First listen and favourable impression on the first notes....
Sigiswald Kuijken is IMHO always a good listen...
Vinyl - because it's birthday day for both of us...
Vinyl
Vinyl - because it's birthday day for both of us...
Happy Birthday to both of you 
Graham.
Vinyl - because it's birthday day for both of us...
Happy Birthday to both of you
Graham.
Thanks Graham...
Original Vinyl
'Put the needle on the record' in memory of Howard H Scott RIP.
There are some very good songs here featuring Jesse's intelligence, wit, warmth and soulful country voice.
Graham.
Vinyl
Original Vinyl.
'Desert Shore' (1971) by Nico, who sang with the Velvet Underground. This album was arranged & produced by John Cale, who is on Later Live with Jools Holland BBC 2 (22.00) tonight. It's just incredible; extremely haunting, poignant, dramatic, dark, light, heartbreaking, joyous, more tuneful than the amazing 'Marble Index' & far superior to 'Chelsea Girls' IMO.
Streamed from the Guarniad website:-
Just played...
This is the Kit - Wriggle Out The Restless, who supported Sharon Van Etten on Sunday night. They were very then and I bought this earlier release from the gig. Newer material sounded good as well. I will see them again when they support Sharon at the re-arranged Shepherds Bush Empire gig in Dec. The gig was moved due to Sharon recording the Jools Holland show which goes out tonight & Friday. http://www.dreamboatrecords.co.uk/catalogue/wriggle/
Now...
jakko m. jakszyk - the bruised romantic glee club (double cd). A favorite from the 21st Century Schizoid Band singer/guitarist.
A bargain buy from - https://www.burningshed.com/st...zyk/product/29/2025/
Very good record.
1977 - no problem - what is ultra-rare thing in the world of Early Music.
On CD:-
