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

 

 

 

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Posted on: 01 January 2012 by Steve J

Kenny Burrell Midnight Blue, Classic Records Mono. Alfred Lions felt it was one of Blue Notes finest recordings. I have to agree.27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" height="240" width="320">

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by kuma

Mozart Symphony No.39 & 36: Love Böhm's Mozart Symphonies from this era. ( mid 60s )

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by Richard D

 

Breakfast with Strauss.

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by MilesSmiles

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by floid

On Vinyl. First Marillion 12in with Market Square Heroes, Three Boats Down From The Candy and the epic Grendel

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by Lontano
Originally Posted by floid:

On Vinyl. First Marillion 12in with Market Square Heroes, Three Boats Down From The Candy and the epic Grendel

I remember buying that way back in 82/3? I also had a giant poster of the 12", like 7*5 feet on my student digs wall. I am off to listen to grendel....

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by floid

On Vinyl

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by Lloydy

 

Another CD that I've bought in recent years as I never got round to acquiring it when it was first released

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by Steve J

Thanks to Stu I ordered this 40th Anniverary vinyl edition on his recommendation. Great SQ. Good reissue of a legendary prog LP.

 

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Posted on: 01 January 2012 by floid

On Vinyl

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by floid

This is about the 5th time I have listened to this and only now is it starting to come together. 

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by osprey
Originally Posted by Lloydy:

 

Another CD that I've bought in recent years as I never got round to acquiring it when it was first released

 

For me this for some reason always goes as a pair with the below:

 

 

On 80s reissue vinyl.

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by dav301

On the original vinyl:-

 

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by dav301

On CD:-

 

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by David Leedham

Enjoying the double bass in all its glory.

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by Haim Ronen

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by MilesSmiles

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by Richard D

 

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by floid

On Vinyl.

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by Christopher_M

Nils Frahm - Felt.

 

Post-rock, apparently. Perfect for New Year's Day in the rain.

 

Chris

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by bunter

 

the live disc in this compilation is great...

Posted on: 01 January 2012 by Lontano
Originally Posted by Christopher_M:

Nils Frahm - Felt.

 

Post-rock, apparently. Perfect for New Year's Day in the rain.

 

Chris

The BBC reviewed it in the "classical" section of their website. One of those records that defies classification...