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: 16 August 2010 by Whizzkid
Great piece of minimalist House/Funk on the fantastic Sonar Kollektiv label.


Double Vinyl.





Dean...
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by Fred Mulder
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by JamieL_v2

Sorry to say this is a Flac download from somewhere. I would happily pay a reasonable price for the CD, but not over £40 for used copies on Amazon, or over £100 for a new one.

Does anyone know if this is in line for one of the Deluxe editions, and are those issued so far good, or just loudness infected remasters.

I am watching a 1985 Canadian copy on Ebay, so I might go for that unless bidding gets silly.
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by Lontano
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Originally posted by JamieL_v2:

Sorry to say this is a Flac download from somewhere. I would happily pay a reasonable price for the CD, but not over £40 for used copies on Amazon, or over £100 for a new one.

Does anyone know if this is in line for one of the Deluxe editions, and are those issued so far good, or just loudness infected remasters.

I am watching a 1985 Canadian copy on Ebay, so I might go for that unless bidding gets silly.


Due for rerelease. I read somewhere it would be this year. I am fine with the new versions.
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by Fozz


on the black stuff and flippin brilliant, superb recording too.
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by Andy1912
Bought this on vinyl (£24 for 3 LPs isn't bad at all) on a whim really having seen it posted on here a few times. Really very charmed by it - fabulous in the dark with red wine. Much prefer the harp tracks to the piano ones - highly recommend.

Posted on: 16 August 2010 by Andy1912
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Originally posted by Voltaire:
I am a relative newbie when it comes to this artist and so during a BBQ in London today ( with my mostly Auzzie friends) they almost all suggested that this album was the greatest record ever made...I wasn't sure...but I am prepared to consider the idea as I listen now.



Final thoughts? Side 2 for me is especially superb.
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by JamieL_v2
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Originally posted by Lontano:
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Originally posted by JamieL_v2:
RE: Mike Oldfield 'Incantations'

Does anyone know if this is in line for one of the Deluxe editions, and are those issued so far good, or just loudness infected remasters.

I am watching a 1985 Canadian copy on Ebay, so I might go for that unless bidding gets silly.


Due for rerelease. I read somewhere it would be this year. I am fine with the new versions.


Thanks for that.

Glad to see you trying the Mark Kozelek/Sun Kil Moon albums, I hope you are enjoying them.
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by oldneil
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by Blueknowz
On the Black!
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by oldneil
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by Haim Ronen


To shake the foundations of the house.
Posted on: 16 August 2010 by naim_nymph
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by ewemon
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by ewemon
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by EJS
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by EJS
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by Flettster


Some of my Jimmy Smith purchases have been hit or miss. This one is just fantastic. The production is great & the big band sound sets off Jimmy's funky organ playing brilliantly. You've probably all got this album & I'm just playing catch-up, but if not give it a listen. Highly recommended.
Cheers
Flettster
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by Flettster


Cheers
Flettster
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by MilesSmiles
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Originally posted by EJS:


I have so many versions of it but I don't think I have the Brendel.
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by MilesSmiles
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Originally posted by EJS:


How do you like von Otter?
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by EJS
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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:
quote:
Originally posted by EJS:


I have so many versions of it but I don't think I have the Brendel.


It's the Liszt that makes this record indispensible, really some of the best stuff that Brendel ever did. His Pictures are good as well, but Brendel's refusal to let go means that some of it sounds undernourished - depending on expectations and preferences of course.

EJ
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by EJS
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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:
quote:
Originally posted by EJS:


How do you like von Otter?


Loved her singing in the 80s and early 90s, when her intelligence was matched with a truly beautiful voice. By the late nineties, as on this record, she had lost some of that beauty. This is still very good, though.

EJ
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by MilesSmiles
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Originally posted by EJS:
[Loved her singing in the 80s and early 90s, when her intelligence was matched with a truly beautiful voice. By the late nineties, as on this record, she had lost some of that beauty. This is still very good, though.

EJ


I would agree with your assessment. Smile
Posted on: 17 August 2010 by BigH47
On CD:-



Funeral - Arcade Fire