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
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
The mother of all drums has spoken.
quote:Originally posted by MilesSmiles:
The mother of all drums has spoken.
Yep, I can hear/feel it over here...
Trying to get used to growling.........
/m
quote:I think he felt ECM was not the right place for him from what I understand and went to Camjazz instead. I think it might have been something to do with release schedules and the fact that he wanted to release albums more often than ECM would probably be able to accommodate.
Do you have the ECM Peter Erskine albums? They are really John Taylor albums in all but name - he is the dominant voice on the record and they are superb.
Yes, I think you're right about Taylor's reasons for parting company with ECM. I have one of the Erskine albums and am bound to pick the others up, in due course. Hoping to pick up the Arild Andersen box at the weekend, despite the rather lukewarm review in the Guardian - I trust you more than John Fordham
quote:Originally posted by droodzilla:
I trust you more than John Fordham
He can't always be right now can he
I saw that review and did wonder. Maybe he is right 
I hope you like it - I am feeling the pressure on this one!!The 2002 version of Editors...
From the above, here's the brilliant Stella was a diver and she was always down.
From the above, here's the brilliant Stella was a diver and she was always down.
quote:Originally posted by mike_f65:quote:Originally posted by Lontano:quote:Originally posted by Diccus62:
On Spotify, unlike Adrian I can get away with his Dylanesque voice - great stuff
I'll try again when the mood takes
It's a bit like with Dylan, good when you get pass the initial hesitation.
/m
New one on me and sounds not too bad but reminds me more of Steve Forbert than Dylan.
Marta Mus, Bittersweet
Absolutely love this album and this band.
Dean...
Dean...
quote:Originally posted by ewemon:quote:Originally posted by mike_f65:quote:Originally posted by Lontano:quote:Originally posted by Diccus62:
On Spotify, unlike Adrian I can get away with his Dylanesque voice - great stuff
I'll try again when the mood takes
It's a bit like with Dylan, good when you get pass the initial hesitation.
/m
New one on me and sounds not too bad but reminds me more of Steve Forbert than Dylan.
Hmm, Steve Forbert sounds more like Jack Johnson, more polished so to say.
/m
ECM 1124
Steve Kuhn, Non-Fiction
Steve Kuhn: Piano
Steve Slagle: Soprano and Alto Saxophones, Flute, Percussion
Harvie Swartz: Bass
Bob Moses: Drums
Recorded April 1978 at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg.
Produced by Manfred Eicher.
Steve Kuhn, Non-Fiction
Steve Kuhn: Piano
Steve Slagle: Soprano and Alto Saxophones, Flute, Percussion
Harvie Swartz: Bass
Bob Moses: Drums
Recorded April 1978 at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg.
Produced by Manfred Eicher.
quote:Originally posted by Lontano:quote:Originally posted by MilesSmiles:
The mother of all drums has spoken.
Yep, I can hear/feel it over here...
I have found a new track on it for Saturday, had to remount the doors after I played it.
The eclectic L'ABSENTE features 12 tracks by the French soundtrack composer and recording artist.
This ambitious and successful project will undoubtedly remain a highlight in Yann Tiersen's career. The French composer still wears his influences on his sleeve, but does a better job at channeling them to create a truly personal music. For instance, he has been regularly accused of simply revamping the French tradition of musette waltz, but on this record these references subside in favor of a more diversified and modern musical approach. Tiersen also relies less on instrumentals and further develops his songwriting skills, which benefit from the participation of some distinguished guests. Lisa Germano lends her talents to two songs on which her whispery and almost lethargic voice fits as a glove. The beautifully orchestrated "Les jours tristes" reveals the Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon at his own very best and is an excellent reason to wish for a full-length collaboration. The instrumentals, however, do not lag behind. Tiersen's abilities as an instrumentalist shine on two solo pieces. In particular, "Qu'en reste-t-il?," on which he is featured on viola, reaches a climax of an intensity and harshness unheard of in Tiersen's output. Another highlight is "Le jour d'avant," an uplifting piece delving into the Balkan Gypsy tradition. With a prevailing bittersweet playfulness and forlorn atmosphere, L'Absente comes through as an endearing and inspired collection of first-rate compositions and songs.
This ambitious and successful project will undoubtedly remain a highlight in Yann Tiersen's career. The French composer still wears his influences on his sleeve, but does a better job at channeling them to create a truly personal music. For instance, he has been regularly accused of simply revamping the French tradition of musette waltz, but on this record these references subside in favor of a more diversified and modern musical approach. Tiersen also relies less on instrumentals and further develops his songwriting skills, which benefit from the participation of some distinguished guests. Lisa Germano lends her talents to two songs on which her whispery and almost lethargic voice fits as a glove. The beautifully orchestrated "Les jours tristes" reveals the Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon at his own very best and is an excellent reason to wish for a full-length collaboration. The instrumentals, however, do not lag behind. Tiersen's abilities as an instrumentalist shine on two solo pieces. In particular, "Qu'en reste-t-il?," on which he is featured on viola, reaches a climax of an intensity and harshness unheard of in Tiersen's output. Another highlight is "Le jour d'avant," an uplifting piece delving into the Balkan Gypsy tradition. With a prevailing bittersweet playfulness and forlorn atmosphere, L'Absente comes through as an endearing and inspired collection of first-rate compositions and songs.
quote:Originally posted by Lontano:
The eclectic L'ABSENTE features 12 tracks by the French soundtrack composer and recording artist.
This ambitious and successful project will undoubtedly remain a highlight in Yann Tiersen's career. The French composer still wears his influences on his sleeve, but does a better job at channeling them to create a truly personal music. For instance, he has been regularly accused of simply revamping the French tradition of musette waltz, but on this record these references subside in favor of a more diversified and modern musical approach. Tiersen also relies less on instrumentals and further develops his songwriting skills, which benefit from the participation of some distinguished guests. Lisa Germano lends her talents to two songs on which her whispery and almost lethargic voice fits as a glove. The beautifully orchestrated "Les jours tristes" reveals the Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon at his own very best and is an excellent reason to wish for a full-length collaboration. The instrumentals, however, do not lag behind. Tiersen's abilities as an instrumentalist shine on two solo pieces. In particular, "Qu'en reste-t-il?," on which he is featured on viola, reaches a climax of an intensity and harshness unheard of in Tiersen's output. Another highlight is "Le jour d'avant," an uplifting piece delving into the Balkan Gypsy tradition. With a prevailing bittersweet playfulness and forlorn atmosphere, L'Absente comes through as an endearing and inspired collection of first-rate compositions and songs.
A fantastic album indeed.
quote:Originally posted by christophe pomel:
Nice - not one I have - how is it?