What are you listening to? (VOL VI)

Posted by: Richard Dane on 30 December 2009

On the cusp of a new year, it's time to start a new thread, I think...

VOL V - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...385/m/9962941917/p/1

VOL IV - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/1832985817

VOL III - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...385/m/6192934617/p/1

VOL II - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/3112927317

VOL I - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/6532968996


AND - this might be of interest:
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...962920617#1962920617
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by matt podniesinski
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by mongo
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Originally posted by Lontano:


Just sold this one; couldn't get into it. I was desperate to as well. Frown

This fab thing now though.
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by ewemon
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Originally posted by KeanoKing:


has anyone heard the hybrid SACD of this?


Yep I have it. Sounds vg
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by ewemon
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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:


Oliver how do you rate this version in temrs of being the supposed best 1812. Could never get my head round the narration.
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by ewemon
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by ewemon
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Posted on: 30 December 2009 by mongo
quote:
Originally posted by munch:


Ha! Snap. Tis my next but one selection. She has an extraordinarily liquid voice. It sooths me on ragged days.
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by Lontano
This tests the system out.
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by BigH47
On CD:-




Any one know what guitar that is on the front of the Link Wray album?
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by KeanoKing
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Originally posted by ewemon:
quote:
Originally posted by KeanoKing:


has anyone heard the hybrid SACD of this?


Yep I have it. Sounds vg


Cheers Ewemon. It has been promptly added to my ever expanding basket!!!!

ATB
Paul
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by BigH47
winkyincanada if your Ian Drury post finds it's way over here.

Ian's bassist was Norman Watt-Roy.
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by MilesSmiles
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Originally posted by ewemon:
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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:

Oliver how do you rate this version in temrs of being the supposed best 1812. Could never get my head round the narration.


I love the narration, most folks don't know the background and the cannons sure sound good. Always have to turn down the volume to make sure I don't damage the speakers.
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by patk
Ruthie Foster - Runaway Soul

Posted on: 30 December 2009 by MilesSmiles
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by MilesSmiles


DCC
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by Roy T
British composer Jocelyn Pook and others explore the phrase Hallelujah, halleluyah, or alleluia. Catch it for a while via bbciplayer


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Hallelujah, halleluyah, or alleluia, is THE word to express joy. It has been sung by the Jews and Christians and has resonated with Muslims since the practice of singing praise to God began. It's the most musical word that exists: It has inspired composers and songwriters from King David the psalmist almost three thousand years ago, European composers of the 17th and 18th centuries - Monteverdi, Handel, and Vivaldi, Gospel singers and of course American singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen.

In Heart and Soul, British composer Jocelyn Pook explores the music and meaning of Hallelujah and in the course of the programme composes a new piece of music to celebrate the word.

Hallelujah really is a remarkable word. In the Bible, it appears in the book of Psalms; yet this exuberant exclamation of joy and gratitude has survived the passage of centuries, transcending the barriers of language and culture.

According to the ancient Jewish Talmud, Hallelujah is the most sublime expression of God's praise, combining together in one word both praise (hallel) and God's Name (the two-letter Name 'Ya-H"). The verb halal literally means "to shine" and in ancient Hebrew is often used to describe stars. In essence, Hallelujah means: shine with God. In ancient Arabic, also a Semitic language, Hallel is to “shout with joy”. In the English language it follows the Greek, "alleluia"


The sort of thing that I thing the BBC does well.
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by BigH47
Good choice Miles, Loreena M.
Now on CD:-

Posted on: 30 December 2009 by mongo
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Originally posted by munch:
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Originally posted by mongo:
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Originally posted by munch:


Ha! Snap. Tis my next but one selection. She has an extraordinarily liquid voice. It sooths me on ragged days.
The next time i see Skye i will tell her you said that.
Stu


Lol. If you do tell her thank you for the utter relaxation. Cheers, Paul.
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by oldneil
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ROTF:
Has Neil Young done a cover of Jeff Lynne's masterpiece - Eldorado?

Very confusing ...

nope!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eldorado_(EP)