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:-
My album of the year so far ... or at least vying with Karine Polwart for it.
I guess it is the Scott's catchy titles that I really like "SDSS14+13B (Zercon, A Flagpole Sitter)".
Looking forward to vinyl turning up.
I love his later year live concert. His Schubert is the most pensive and come across as depressing at times but I enjoy Richter's varying moods. It's just his playing never gets monotonous.
This is a early digital recording by JVC live in Tokyo. LIke early Philips digital recording, the fidelity is impecable in that hard to imagine this is digital. ( must be 24/96 files at least )
Impeccable. Kuma, this is at least as good as the Denon sound.
Haim,
I've got his Beethoven Box set vinyl and his Concerto No.4 is very special. ( along with the Bösendorfer piano tone )
How are you liking his Beethoven sonatas?
It is truly a joyous occasion when I find a good sounding Richter. His performance is special but most of his records do not sound good.
More Schubert: Kempff's No13 is more optimistic and not as gloomy as Richter. Very different story telling style but as usual Kempff puts the sense of spontaneity, light rhythmic flair to the tune.
(Always) Time for some RUSH, a lesser played album:-
CD box set:
Kinda cosy when the wind and rain are lashing the windows.
Kindly played to me by California Jim after the Tom Tom party.
Linn 24/96 download
Bought after hearing in the 800 room at Tom Tom party.
On Vinyl:-
Frank Sinatra - A Swingin' Affair
One of the best albums in 2012
Original vinyl LP (Virgin 1980). Just dragged it out randomly:
Two more from the 2012 vinyl box:
HOw does the Sgt. Pepper sound?
Two more from the 2012 vinyl box:
HOw does the Sgt. Pepper sound?
Pretty good Kuma - much better than the old LP (late 1980s) I had. Very happy but never heard a 1st UK press to compare it with though. Prefer it to the MFSL my mate has, which sounds a bit dull and CD-ish.
I'd be very interested to hear what the mono vinyl will be like as I LOVE the mono CD.
Original vinyl LP (Virgin 1980). Just dragged it out randomly:
Wonderful record .... mine is on lizard coloured vinyl
I just love this album
See You Don’t Bump His Head
Corps De Blah
Phrasing
SDSS1416+13B (Zercon, A Flagpole Sitter)
Epizootics!
Dimple
Tar
Pilgrim
The Day The "Conducator" Died (An Xmas Song)
It is every bit as engaging as The Drift and in some ways more accessible to non-Scott fans, and almost as good as Tilt. The two tracks I've put in bold are extraordinary. I know some folks think he rushed it in cramming it in to 6 years rather than usual 11 between releases, but it really is excellent - roll on the vinyl copy.
On CD:
BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON LP (VINYL) UK LONDON 1987.
I love everything about this album, songs, band, playing SQ, production. It’s just brilliant.
Graham.
I suppose you had to scout that one out...
steve