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

 

 

 

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by floid

On Vinyl.

Tool - Undertow

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by Chief Chirpa

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by Tony2011
Originally Posted by floid:

On Vinyl.

Tool - Undertow


Great debut album,  followed by the  even better Aenima!

 

Tony

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by Kevin-W
Originally Posted by naim_nymph:

 

side 1

Freezing Fire [8:21]

Scarlet Woman [8:43]

Mysterious Traveller [4:48]

 

side 2

Badia / Boogie Woogie Waltz [19:44]

 

Joe Zawinul synthesizer, fender rhodes, grand piano

Wayne Shorter tenor & soprano sax

Alphonso Johnson electric bass

Alex Acuña percusion

Chester Thompson drums

 

Recorded  6th November 1975

at the  Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany

 

LP ~ Art of Groove / 2011 issue

(one of 2,000 strictly limited vinyl copies worldwide)

 

~~<<>>~~

Is it any good Debs? I was looking at getting it myself...

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by Kevin-W
Originally Posted by Tony2011:

BTO - Not Fragile.

 

Vinyl

 

Ah! Memories of '76 and being in the third form all over again! It's like one of Proust's madeleines...

 

In the words of Sir Davenport Nice and his mate Mike Smash... LET'S ROCK!

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by Haim Ronen

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by Chief Chirpa

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by naim_nymph
Originally Posted by Kevin-W:
Originally Posted by naim_nymph:

 

side 1

Freezing Fire [8:21]

Scarlet Woman [8:43]

Mysterious Traveller [4:48]

 

side 2

Badia / Boogie Woogie Waltz [19:44]

 

Joe Zawinul synthesizer, fender rhodes, grand piano

Wayne Shorter tenor & soprano sax

Alphonso Johnson electric bass

Alex Acuña percusion

Chester Thompson drums

 

Recorded  6th November 1975

at the  Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany

 

LP ~ Art of Groove / 2011 issue

(one of 2,000 strictly limited vinyl copies worldwide)

 

~~<<>>~~

Is it any good Debs? I was looking at getting it myself...


Hi Kev,

 

it's not on Spotify for audition so I gambled on a lucky purchase...

but what you get is one nice attempt of better quality vinyl, warp-free, 180g, poly-paper inner-sleeve, fairly quite surface noise generally but the static+dust on my LP needed a good clean before play.

 

The music is fast, energetic, in your face, jazzy, that soprano sax is quite loud, tuneful so fortunately not grating. I played it too late into the evening to really feel comfortable with the volume it needed… [although I live in a detached house, there is a neighbourhood out there nearby] so tommorrow afternoon i’ll enjoy it again with the volume knob cranked up a bit more…

 

I was slightly disappointed with 5 minutes of some slight vinyl crackle in the middle of side 2 …but is, i suppose, easy to dismiss behind the depth of loud music… and what a wonderful depth there is too, but would like to hear the drums and percussion closer for more bass weight which may take away a slightly topsy tonal harshness…

 

The live audience sound is easy on the ear, where you hear them it’s not really intrusive, sounds like they’re having a really good time.

 

It’s not quite a bargain for an LP less than 22 minutes side 1 and less than 20 minutes side 2 but ihmo well worth the HMV price of £10.99  with free uk delivery

 

Oddly enough, everywhere I’ve looked the CD is more expensive than the LP.

 

Debs

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by Florestan

Artur Rubinstein (recorded in 1959)

 

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by Mario
Originally Posted by Lontano:
Originally Posted by Chief Chirpa:

Big thanks to Keano for posting this a couple of weeks back...

 

 

For Lontano and anyone else captivated by Nils Frahm's Felt, also on Erased Tapes, this is a stunning album.

Thanks CC - my dealer has recommended this to me last year but it was not a disc to listen to sound snippets in his shop so I did not bother, or rather the snippets I heard did not captivate me there and then. I have read good reviews of it so will look to pick it up this weekend now based on your feedback. Ta.

This sounds great, as does Nils Frahm  - Felt that always puts my new born son quietly to sleep every time he gets wound up. As always, Lontano your recomendations bring much joy to people here on the forum. Just ordered A.W.V.F.T.S. from Title up the road in Surry Hills, he'll have it in a week.

 

Thanks guys,

 

Mario.

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by Florestan

Posted on: 26 January 2012 by Aleg
An addition to my collection of Emmanuelle Bertrand CDs

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by Lontano
Just ordered A.W.V.F.T.S. from Title up the road in Surry Hills, he'll have it in a week.



Hey Mario, long time no speak. Hope all is well. You are bringing back good memories for me mentioning Title. Has to be just about my favourite record store. A real musical treasure trove. Cheers
Posted on: 27 January 2012 by EJS

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by EJS

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by EJS

Tharaud's best disc, and IMO the best Chopin waltzes on disc!

 

Cheers,

EJ

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by Huwge

 

Live in Berlin

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by reubs1981
Originally Posted by floid:

       

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Originally Posted by Chief Chirpa:

Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums... Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument... In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism... Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as, uh, anything I've heard in rock... Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and, uh, Against All Odds... But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite. (Patrick Bateman, the 80s)

American Psycho..




This is as Patrick is putting on his waterproof mac and pickin up his axe...
Posted on: 27 January 2012 by BigH47

'cos it's Calexico, always seems to make me feel good:-

 

 

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by BigH47

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by EJS

Cheers,

EJ

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by BigH47

It's Yes time , on vinyl:-

 

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by Steve J

 

1st press red/plum Atlantic. Just received it after buying on a popular auction site. Near mint copy, only paid £16. My bargain of the year so far. Really excellent album. I wonder why I never picked it up before. There are many quiet passages and you need a good copy on vinyl.

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by EJS

Posted on: 27 January 2012 by BigH47

 

Stupid dream - Porcupine Tree.