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:-
Public Service Broadcasting
Not the remixed album though. Interesting idea that sounds good. Check them out.
Regards
Neil
Your Ghost...
Sonata D.894, given a tender performance by Brendel.
Cheers,
EJ
A Map of All Our Failures
This double album just came through the door.
On its first play.
Stu.
I ordered mine from his website so is an American version. Waiting (im)patiently for it to arrive.
On CD
Vinyl
On double black stuff.
This album is very clever.
He is touring it round the world.
I would think a very interesting gig to see and hear live.
Stu.
Vinyl
One of the greatest 12"-ers ever made, with a genius production by Martin Hannett:
Vinyl - original Factory LP from '86
If you like Sir Frank Zappa or Spliff Radio Show?
You might like this album.
Stu.
Original 1982 Factory Benelux LP
Finally finishing up the set - really pleased that I bought this box set.
Chopin's 2nd (actually 1st) concerto with the 24 preludes as 'filler'. Silly programming aside, Pires and Previn sing themselves beautifully through this concerto, which almost comes across as a masterwork. No doubts about the stature of the preludes, and Pires really lets loose in these - she looks at this music from all possible sides, and uses rhythm as her means to bring these miniatures together. It's not my most preferred reading - #13 comes across a shade anonymous, for example, which makes #14 not stand out sufficiently, although she plays it beautifully. But it's definitely in my top tier list. But still, top tier.
Cheers,
EJ
Finally finishing up the set - really pleased that I bought this box set.
Doc,
You just need to keep your eyes peeled for a good deal on the stereo set now and thank god you don't have a record player.
So you dont have to buy the vinyl set thats released next month and then the mono vinyl set early next year.
Its good to see you are enjoying them.
Stu.
Original Factory vinyl from early '81... a thing of great beauty
I love this mans music.
Stu.