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:-
Nat King Cole - Sings the Great Songs
Vinyl
Bach's Goldbergs are a good match with Canto Ostinato. I have several recordings, this is my favorite although warming to Hewitt's masterful recording on Hyperion. It's just that the music sounds more at home on the harpsichord, especially a meaty one as Staier uses here.
Cheers,
EJ
Slow and gentle pace for an early Sunday.
Franz Joseph Haydn: Jean-Guihen Queyras (Cello), Petra Müllejans, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
Concerto for Cello no 1 in C major, H 7b no 1
Concerto for Cello no 2 in D major, Op. 101/H 7b no 2
Concerto for Cello in G minor
Bach's Goldbergs are a good match with Canto Ostinato. I have several recordings, this is my favorite although warming to Hewitt's masterful recording on Hyperion. It's just that the music sounds more at home on the harpsichord, especially a meaty one as Staier uses here.
Cheers,
EJ
Hi EJ,
A very effective post if I might say so! First, it has caused me to order this disc which has been in my Wishlist rotting away for some time. Secondly, it has caused a swift rise in the temperature of the room I'm in by stirring my musical sensibilities and challenging my core doctrinal views. I'm conflicted now, as it is a statement that I can heartily agree with or sincerely disagree with. The battle in my mind continues. 
Regards,
Doug
On CD:-
Johann Sebastian Bach: Avi Avital (Mandolin), Shalev Ad-El (Harpsichord), Ophira Zakai (Theorbo), Ira Givol (Cello), Potsdam Chamber Academy
Concerto for Harpsichord in D minor, BWV 1052
Concerto for Harpsichord in F minor, BWV 1056
Concerto for Violin no 1 in A minor, BWV 1041
Sonata for Flute and Basso Continuo in E minor, BWV 1034
The music of Bach: Sublime and pure perfection.
Bach's Goldbergs are a good match with Canto Ostinato. I have several recordings, this is my favorite although warming to Hewitt's masterful recording on Hyperion. It's just that the music sounds more at home on the harpsichord, especially a meaty one as Staier uses here.
Cheers,
EJ
Hi EJ,
A very effective post if I might say so! First, it has caused me to order this disc which has been in my Wishlist rotting away for some time. Secondly, it has caused a swift rise in the temperature of the room I'm in by stirring my musical sensibilities and challenging my core doctrinal views. I'm conflicted now, as it is a statement that I can heartily agree with or sincerely disagree with. The battle in my mind continues.
Regards,
Doug
Doug, I hope your conflict relates to the preferred instrument and not my admiration of Staier or Hewitt in this music
EJ
Vinyl.
Vinyl CBS 1969.
Something a little more mellow after Psychedelic Pill.
Bach's Goldbergs are a good match with Canto Ostinato. I have several recordings, this is my favorite although warming to Hewitt's masterful recording on Hyperion. It's just that the music sounds more at home on the harpsichord, especially a meaty one as Staier uses here.
Cheers,
EJ
Hi EJ,
A very effective post if I might say so! First, it has caused me to order this disc which has been in my Wishlist rotting away for some time. Secondly, it has caused a swift rise in the temperature of the room I'm in by stirring my musical sensibilities and challenging my core doctrinal views. I'm conflicted now, as it is a statement that I can heartily agree with or sincerely disagree with. The battle in my mind continues.
Regards,
Doug
Doug, I hope your conflict relates to the preferred instrument and not my admiration of Staier or Hewitt in this music
EJ
Sure, I agree. An "instrument" is always "the preferred" tool for making music. 
On CD:-
"I'm singing this borrowed tune,
the one I took from The Rolling Stones...."
"I don't think I'm going back to Woodstock for a while,
Although I long to hear that lonesome hippy smile.
I'm a million miles away from that helicopter day.
No, I don't believe I'll be goin' back that way."
Richard
Great songwriter who is excellent 'live' as a solo artist, or with the re-formed Love & Money. Looking forward to gigs in 2013. James is a great 'adult' storeyteller and very entertaining on Facebook, where he makes me smile each day 
Robert Plamer: Double Fun
Pablo Cruise: Worlds Away
Getting onto the festive mood.....
A modern classic. One of the best records of the past 10 years.
Agreed!
Haven't listened to this in yonks...
A modern classic. One of the best records of the past 10 years.
Agreed!
+1 Worth finding the 45 RPM vinyl box. The 2nd CD (of B Sides?) it comes with is fantastic as well.
A modern classic. One of the best records of the past 10 years.
Agreed!
+1 Worth finding the 45 RPM vinyl box. The 2nd CD (of B Sides?) it comes with is fantastic as well.
Thanks very much for the tip Mutterback. Had somehow missed the B sides. Will keep an eye out for the vinyl but meanwhile they're playing thanks to a download from the band's site (MP3 only, usually WAV from them).