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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJyBRfnrCRE
Based on 39 variations of Spanish 'Jácaras'; meditative, involving and very living record.
2 x CD contains a lot of very fine music but imo the compilation doesn’t always flow well from one track to next. The soprano recorder sound can get a bit shill sometimes, and in my case fatiguing over the two discs .
Nice though, good for reference, may cherry pick the best tracks for further investigation.
Debs
On the Black!
IMHO a not very well balanced duo.
Sol Gabetta not as energetic and powerfull as her counterpart Hélène Grimaud.
Next please ....
I am not surprised at this cuz, Grimaud always wants to be the Alpha dog.
A gorgeous bass clarinet ironing the wrinkles of the day.
I just ordered this yesterday and I cannot wait for it to arrive. My excitement is first and foremost due to the repertoire; chamber music is what consumes a huge part of my passion for music. Without listening to this yet I would have judged this pair as having similar musical personalities. In theory, this pairing should work well. They are not passive musicians but the antithesis and I like this aspect about them. Not to discount Sol Gabetta's role here, it is clear that Hélène Grimaud is the more experienced (and older) musician. It is only natural that she be the "alpha" dog (or should that be wolf) here.
so it wasn't my lucky day to find a mint Arrau/Davis Beethoven Piano Concerto vinyl but I was psyched to find this mint Fou Ts'ong/Maag album.
Love Fou Ts'ong's Chopin pieces and I like what I have heard of Maag in the past. But put two of them together and this Schumann Piano Concerto is a bit of a disappointment. Too cool and chilly. Where's passion? Something isn't gelling.
The XX - Coexist
Cheers
Flettster
Vinyl
James Brown Live At The Apollo, 1962 [VINYL]
Graham.
10" vinyl
I discovered the ‘The Drifters’ during my soul period.Clyde McPhatter was the founder of this legendary group. During the time he was a member, the group featured his heavenly falsetto on hit singles like "Money Honey" and "Such a Night." After going solo in 1954, he continued his reign on the top of the charts with such classics as "A Lover's Question," "Without Love," and "Treasure of Love. Clyde McPhatter is acknowledged as having one of the most compelling voices in the history of R&B.
Graham.
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On CD:-
Ever hopeful that one day they might release this with it's original track listing.
10" vinyl LP:
On Vinyl.
Graham.
On Vinyl.
Graham.
Don't know that group but they look interesting Graham. Are they any good?
One of those remastered CD jobbies:
On Vinyl.
Graham.
Don't know that group but they look interesting Graham. Are they any good?
Not bad, but don't think they will win X factor this year. 
Graham.
I discovered the ‘The Drifters’ during my soul period.Clyde McPhatter was the founder of this legendary group. During the time he was a member, the group featured his heavenly falsetto on hit singles like "Money Honey" and "Such a Night." After going solo in 1954, he continued his reign on the top of the charts with such classics as "A Lover's Question," "Without Love," and "Treasure of Love. Clyde McPhatter is acknowledged as having one of the most compelling voices in the history of R&B.
Graham.
This looks like one worth checking, cheers.
