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: 01 February 2012 by JWM

Portico Quartet, excellent eponymous third album, released earlier this week. Not just 'more of the same' as the first two albums. And excellent live if you get the opportunity to see them.

Posted on: 01 February 2012 by Haim Ronen

The magnificent harpsichordist Gustav Leonhardt passed away on January 16, 2012.

Posted on: 01 February 2012 by Jeff Anderson

Brian Vander Ark "Angel, Put Your Face On"

Posted on: 01 February 2012 by Jeff Anderson

The Beatles "Abbey Road"

Posted on: 01 February 2012 by bishopla

Originally Posted by Gale 401:

Originally Posted by bishopla:

L.A. Woman

Bish,

Are you going to buy the new set thats just coming out?

If you do?Can you post what you think of it please?

Stu

Stu,

I haven't decided yet, but If I do I will post.

Cheers,

Larry

Posted on: 01 February 2012 by bishopla

Originally Posted by naim_nymph:

Originally Posted by bishopla:

Otto Klemperer / Philharmonia orch no.5 in C minor Op.67 ~ me too!

I always get an involuntary anticipation feeling of the ELO coming in soon after the start with a loud electric guitar plus rock band continuo…

However, after getting over my mental lapse in reason this 1955 recording is imho very easy and enjoyable to listen to, seems more warmly focused than my vinyl LP version of Otto with the Phil Orch which has a produced date of 1960 so i’m not sure if this maybe the same said recording (?) but from what I hear it doesn’t quite sound the same.

The no.6 in F major “Pastorale” a live recording from Wien 1960 follows on nicely, beginning steadfast with control and power to pleasantly grip one’s attention.

Playing disc no.8 of 10x CD box-set...

All very nice but i find my fill satisfied after 2 LvB symphonies… time to move on.

Debs

No 2. Recorded/Aufgenommen/Enregistre: X.1957, Kingsway Hall, London; No.5 X.1959 Abbey Road Studios, London

Larry

Posted on: 01 February 2012 by tpia

Originally Posted by Richard Dane:

Tim,

thanks. Do you know whether these are taken from the Wilma Cozart Fine remaster sessions? I imagine they would be - after all Polygram already have them in the can - but you never know...

If it's as good as the RCA set - or even better - then it should be a real bargain.

Richard,

The box is light on technical detail. Each disk does note the date of its latest "compilation". Most are betwen 1990-1997, which I assume is the time of the last remaster. This set itsdefinitely not a new remaster. Note sure if that helps.

Tim

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by Richard Dane

Tim,

thanks. That's actually good news because that's exactly the time that the WCF remasters were done. Great stuff.

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by BigH47

CD:-

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by Richard Dane

I was a bit of a Johnny come lately to this album. I guess it got a bit over-hyped by critics - possibly to balance the reticence of it's creator, but if you can get past that, it's truly innovative and possibly quite brilliant.

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by Steve J

On original vinyl. it's taken a hammering over the years but still sounding very fresh and alive. Indeed, undead...

Ten Years After. 'Undead'

Great album Richard. I'm lucky to have both the original mono and stereo versions in excellent nick. Also the self titled debut LP. I love the jazz guitar influence on these 2 early albums before they became more rock orientated. I saw Alvin Lee at the Arena in St Albans a few years ago, stlll a great guitarist.

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by bishopla

Just mention Alvin Lee.

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by Jeff Anderson

Everett Thomas "Visions Of The Sea"

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by Jeff Anderson

God Help The Girl

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by GML

King Creosote - Bombshell

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by BigH47

On vinyl, too long since the last play:-

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by Jeff Anderson

Lavander Diamond "Imagine Our Love"

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by DanailT

Pure magic:-)

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by mutterback

Originally Posted by JWM:

Portico Quartet, excellent eponymous third album, released earlier this week. Not just 'more of the same' as the first two albums. And excellent live if you get the opportunity to see them.

Just checked it out on MOG - fantastic. Ordered from the Womad online store in the UK - Good to know that they ship free to the US! It's only available here as an import at very high prices.

Posted on: 02 February 2012 by Jeff Anderson

Hot Chip "One Life Stand"