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: 15 July 2010 by Nigel 66
quote:
Munch, not really my genre... but I happen to have the CD version, which is incredibly poorly recorded. Does vinyl make a difference?

EJ


I have the CD and agree that the recording is shocking. My vinyl is better, but not by much. The producers/label should be embarrased putting this out !
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Klout10
Talkin' about recording quality:



love the music though Cool

Regards,
Michel
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Nigel 66
Have you got


I've got it on CD and vinyl and the recording is much better imo.
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Klout10
No, I haven't got this one. Is it worth checking out?

Regards,
Michel
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Nigel 66
It's a double album. One a bit more mellow, one a bit faster. Why not see if you can have a listen on Amazon (or similar) to see if you like it.

One of my favourite RHCP's.
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by floid
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by james n


Jazz isn't really my cup of tea (apart from Diana Krall) but with a voice like this... Cool

James
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Nigel 66
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Klout10
quote:
Originally posted by Nigel 66:
It's a double album. One a bit more mellow, one a bit faster. Why not see if you can have a listen on Amazon (or similar) to see if you like it.

One of my favourite RHCP's.


Already doing that, guess I'll be ordering it tonight!

Regards,
Michel
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Nigel 66
If you want it on vinyl, rhino.co.uk is by far the cheapest site I've found it on. The packaging is excellent.

Hope you enjoy it if you order it.
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Klout10
I will buy it on CD for my HDX Big Grin

Regards,
Michel
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by floid
Another Classic
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by JamieWednesday


Decent choons but squashed recording - Is vinyl better?
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Haim Ronen
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by floid
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Whizzkid
The Mode start their rise to the top of the Electronic genre.






Dean...
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Guido Fawkes
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band Grow Fins (1969-81)

My Human Gets Me Blues (live Amougies '69) (4:02)
When Big Joan Sets Up (live 'Detroit Tubeworks' 1971) (6:30)
Woe Is Uh Me Bop (live 'Detroit Tubeworks' 1971) (2:26)
Bellerin Plain (live 'Detroit Tubeworks' 1971) (3:24)
Black Snake Moan I (KHSU '72) (approx 1:00)
Grow Fins (live Bickershaw '72) (5:11)
Black Snake Moan II (WBCN '72) (approx 1:24)
Spitball Scalped Uh Baby (live, Bickershaw '72) (9:30)
Harp Boogie I (WBCN '72) (approx 1:20)
One Red Rose That I Mean (Town Hall '72) (2:12)
Harp Boogie II (WBCN '72) (approx :40)
Natchez Burning (WBCN '72 (approx :42)
Harp Boogie III (1972 radio phone in) (approx :52)
Click Clack (Paris, '73) (2:50)
Orange Claw Hammer ('75 from radio with Zappa on accoustic guitar) (4:25)
Odd Jobs (Don piano demo, '76) (5:05)
Odd Jobs (full band demo '76) (5:10 )
Vampire Suite (1980 worktapes / live) (3:48)
Mellotron Improv (live '78) (approx 1:25)
Evening Bell (Don piano demo '81) (1:00)
Evening Bell (Lucas worktape '81) (2:15)
Mellotron Improv (live '80) (approx 4:00)
Flavor Bud Living (live '81) (1:10)
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by DenisA


First play of Everybody Loves a Happy Ending
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by naim_nymph
Espers

1. Flowery Noontide
2. Meadow
3. Riding
4. Voices
5. Hearts & Daggers
6. Byss & Abyss
7. Daughter
8. Travel Mountains

Polydor Group CD @ 2006
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by naim_nymph
Espers II

1. Dead Queen
2. Widow's Weed
3. Cruel Storm
4. Children of Stone
5. Mansfield And Cyclops
6. Dead King
7. Moon Occults The Sun

Polydor Group CD @ 2006
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Flettster


Cheers
Flettster
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Haim Ronen
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Flettster


Tunng - And Then We Saw Land.
Quirky folktronic tunes.
Cheers
Flettster
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by Flettster


I think this might be favourite Mr Getz album so far.
Cheers
Flettster
Posted on: 15 July 2010 by kuma

Well, after a good experience with Hancock's Maiden Voyage, I had a high hope for this Japanese reissue.

Good bits:
A low surface noise
A better imaging and instrument separation. Ella stands in front with a sharper focus
Better bass transient and more ambient air

Bad bits:
Overall tonal balance is brighter and much leaner
Upper midrange overload/distortion
Cymbals and chimes appear out of place

Whilst it's cool to be able to hear all the words Ella is singing, somehow I felt that cohesion is lost between the musicians. Nice to hear the kick drums and finger snaps which were burried in the original mono version, new details sometimes appear out of place. Taking a focus away from Ella's performance.

The original mono issue captures Ella's infectious exuberant presence just as well, if not better than this expensive reissue. ( 50$ USD )

Maybe I am used to her rounder wholesome voice on this particular original copy, but i much prefer the holistic approach over analytical dissected reissue.

For Ella reissues, US Speaker's Corner pressing are far better but this Japanese pressing is a disappointment.


Madeleine Peyroux: Careless Love
'04 Release. Mobile Fidelity Reissue.
Contrasting performance and different style from Ella, but fidelity is excellent on this LP.
I still think her debut album Dreamland is the best one of the lot.