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
The new album from Andy Sheppard on ECM.
On CD:-
This evening's music so far...
A great mix from Greg Wilson. I don't get out to as many good clubs as I used to so this kind of album brings a little bit of it back home. Highlights are 40 Thieves and "Don't Turn It Off" and a fab cover of Duffy's "Mercy" by The Third Degree - so authentic you'd swear it was the '60s original.
And if you like this kind of thing (ambient trance), this is just about as good as it gets...
After al these years I have found myself a Patron Saint
After al these years I have found myself a Patron Saint
Reminds me of a gig I saw at The Rainbow in 78 with John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett!
"Beware of the flowers............because I'm sure they're going to get you yeah!"
Some of SH's best song writing
The new album from Andy Sheppard on ECM.
How is it Adrian? I opted for the new Tord today and am listening to it now:
It's pretty good, I think, without being a startling change of direction.
No surprise here, another excellent disc by Yevgeny Sudbin.
It's strange to think now that before I started working with Naim I'd never heard any Porcupine Tree. I can still recall the first time I heard them, thanks to Paul Stephenson - it totally blew me away. Since then I've bought the CDs, bought the remasters, some of the vinyl, but there was always one that I didn't have - Recordings. This was mainly because it was out of print for some time and secondhand copies were selling for crazy prices - up to £200! So it was very exciting to hear of a deluxe re-release back in 2010. Since then Recordings has become probably my favourite of all the PT albums, confirmed by listening to it again just half an hour ago. So if you've never bought any PT before, make a point to get this one. Highly recommended.
I took a punt on this based on your recommendation, ordered it on vinyl and it arrived today. I had never heard Porcupine Tree before, and only seen them mentioned on various forums, just played the first side and I too am blown away so many thanks.
If anyone would care to recommend any more Porcupine Tree my credit card is at the ready, even though this thread has already cost me a fortune!
Another special album:
And a third wonderful album for this evening:
Vladimir Horowitz: Chopin Andante Spianato & Grande Polonaise Brillante in E flat, Op.22
A historical grade sound quality as this was recorded back in 1945.
A romantic start followed by bold and dynamic second half which showcases charming extrovert Horowitz touches everywhere. Overly dramatic. Sure! But I love his creative interpretation and the best of all this is just a fun listen. Not a school maamy Chopin which this piece can be easily that. ( too many of versions have been overly prettified and fussed over to death )
Too bad that he never recorded this tune again with a better recording.
I took a punt on this and a whole bunch of stuff from the Tirk and Nang labels. Interesting so far...
Carly Simon Playing Possum
One of the albums from "Original Album Series" 5 x CD box-set : )
Now selling for a bargain £8.99 from Amazon!
Debs
The new album from Andy Sheppard on ECM.
How is it Adrian? I opted for the new Tord today and am listening to it now:
It's pretty good, I think, without being a startling change of direction.
I agree with you Nigel on Tord. I played it on the 6.30 train to work this morning and it did a good job of soothing me and sending me back to sleep, typical Tord territory.
As for the Andy Sheppard, well I think it is well worth a listen. Trio format, I think I might just go and see this band when they tour next month. It has been picking up good reviews and deserved from what I have heard so far. Some typical Sheppard licks but also some Garbarek feel in places.
Love Lost - Sundazed 2 x LP © 2009 (Original recordings produced by Arthur Lee, 1971)
On Vinyl arrived today and very good it is too. Comes complete with a CD of the album as well. Vinyl is very quiet, very nice pressing.
Fancied a bit of piano man, so on HSM vinyl:-
