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: 05 May 2010 by Voltaire

quote:
Originally posted by Whizzkid:

But if you cannot make up your mind I would go for either Modern Guilt, Mutations or Sea Change

Dean...

Thanks Dean.

Posted on: 05 May 2010 by Voltaire

I finished last night with this rather nice album...

quote:
Hailing from Topeka Kansas, the self-taught McKee, first garnered international attention as one of the top finalists at the prestigious National Finger Style Guitar Championships in Windfield, Kansas. Since 2001, McKee has released five albums independently selling upwards of 40,000. McKee's live shows are a true testament to his art of stringsmanship and engaging repartee. He manages to capture both the every day music fan and guitar aficionados with his expertise and down to earth wit and humour. McKee's unique skill allows him to transform the guitar from a simple stringed instrument to a dynamic calliope of sound. Andy's deft talents give his music life through altered tunings, syncopated rhythm guitar taps, and his textural use of polyphonic tones and drones. All of these are played on both standard sized acoustic guitars and a hand-built 12 string harp-guitar. His highly-developed two handed technique is reminiscent of some of Andy's cherished guitar mentors and heroes: Preston Reed, Don Ross, Billy McLaughlin, and Michael Hedges.

I would also add that fans of Rodrigo y Gabriel would find something here to enjoy.

On Spotify for those can...

Posted on: 05 May 2010 by Voltaire

I played this again last night and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Fantastic album for fans of free stlye improv (too solid to be noodling)packed with verve and humour and crackling with live ambience.

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Originally posted by Voltaire:

quote:
ARTISTS
Carlos Bica (double bass); Matthias Schriefl (trumpet, flugelhorn, melodica); Joao Paulo (piano, keyboards, accordion); Mario Delgado (electric guitar); Joao Lobo (drums, percussion)

“Carlos Bica + Prima Matéria” confirms Bica as one of Portugal’s most important jazz musicians and reaffirms his key role in the development of new perspectives for Portuguese jazz. The CD is packed with songs recorded at three memorable concerts in three memorable locations, Culturgest, Casa da Música, and the Orient Museum. In this project, one of the most challenging of his career, Bica gives rein to his enormous talent as an arranger and songwriter, achieving a remarkable balance between folk elements and a unique vision for modern jazz. In eight original songs and two covers — one from Marc Ribot and a Ry Cooder classic, “Paris Texas” — all conceived as launching pads for improvisation, “Carlos Bica + Prima Matéria” is a kaleidoscope of strong emotions and is a brilliant document of unique events

Posted on: 05 May 2010 by MilesSmiles

More harpsichord.

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by MilesSmiles

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by Flettster

These really are rather good. Can't stop playing them. A heady brew of Funk & Soul.

Cheers

Flettster

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by markah

quote:
Originally posted by Voltaire:
I would also add that fans of Rodrigo y Gabriel would find something here to enjoy.

On Spotify for those can...

Sounds like something I might like (esp the R Y G reference) so I'll give it a try on Spotify.............because I can.

Thanks Gordon.

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by MilesSmiles

Saw it here first.

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by Voltaire

quote:
Originally posted by markah:

Sounds like something I might like (esp the R Y G reference) so I'll give it a try on Spotify.............because I can.

Thanks Gordon.

welcome..

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by Jono 13

quote:
Originally posted by markah:

Mark,

I have told you about routing around in my CD collection before!!

Jono

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by patk

Grateful Dead - American Beauty

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by Blueknowz

Long Time since I played This!
On Original Black!

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by lutyens

on the black stuff. Wonderful
james

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by irwan shah

quote:
Originally posted by sjust:
The all time classic

Very very nice indeed.

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by MilesSmiles

Posted on: 06 May 2010 by irwan shah

Thanks to post by Adrian and Ken C, I had to start listening to this album early in the morning whilst driving. I usually start with disc 1 and then move on to disc 2. However, this time, I listened to the album in reverse, starting with 'U Dance', a nice happy / perky Keith Jarrett composition. Followed by Disc 2 after dinner.