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: 22 August 2010 by markah
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by markah

Antony And The Johnsons - I Am A Bird Now. Bought this for the Mrs but I quite like it.
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by DenisA


A favourite CD from one of the great american singers, produced by a visionary guitarist.

Here is Daryl Hall feat. Monte Montgomery performing North Star, livefromdarylshouse.
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by dav301
On CD:-

Posted on: 22 August 2010 by u5227470736789524
Bach Preludes
Edna Stern, piano
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by u5227470736789524
quote:
Originally posted by ewemon:
quote:
Originally posted by Jeff Anderson:
John Mellencamp


minimal instrumentation and production, recorded in mono with a 55 year-old Ampex tape deck and a single vintage microphone. sublime.


I personally think that this is his best for sometime and I am a big Mellencamp fan.


Aptly titled, then. I was pleased T-Bone knew to choose a lighter production touch and just let JM shine.

best regards
Jeff A
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by markah
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by Haim Ronen
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by u5227470736789524
Ron Carter "New York Slick"
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by u5227470736789524
Jo Kerr "Morning Haze"
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by markah

Lissie - Catching A Tiger
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by Nathaniel

Sufjan Stevens - All delighted people

I'm guessing that Sufjan Stevens has been struggling under the weight of expectation after his acclaimed Illinoise, so it's a relief that he's producing again, even if he feels he has to relieve the pressure by producing an EP.

Thanks to Gary Shaw for the pointer
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by u5227470736789524
Lambchop "Damaged"
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by irwan shah
The perfect antidote if you're in need of a little tenderness.



Not restricted to the first month of the year only. Winker
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by MilesSmiles
quote:
Originally posted by Flettster:
We certainly do Miles. See you've posted the Soulville album a few times. Is it any good?
Cheers
Flettster


My favorite Ben Webster, great late night listening.
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by MilesSmiles
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by irwan shah
quote:
Originally posted by Ballan:


Nice. I'll join you. On vinyl.

No indication whether this is a special edition, but it comes with a 12 inch single of 'Writing to Reach You'. Bought it more than a decade ago.
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by MilesSmiles
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by irwan shah
quote:
Originally posted by MilesSmiles:
quote:
Originally posted by Flettster:
We certainly do Miles. See you've posted the Soulville album a few times. Is it any good?
Cheers
Flettster


My favorite Ben Webster, great late night listening.


After seeing your Ben Webster post, I went to look for this in my collection.



I have not been able to find it. I must have loaned it to someone and forgot all about it or screwed up in filing my albums which should be in its usual alphabetical order according to artiste. If the latter, it is going to take me ages to go through the entire collection looking for it. This is the first time that I've looked for that album since I shipped my stuff back to Malaysia in 2001. Frown

Anyway, at least there is Travis playing now on vinyl.
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by irwan shah
quote:
Originally posted by MilesSmiles:


What is the title of this album Oliver? And who's the singer / group / band?
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by EJS
quote:
Originally posted by naim_nymph:
quote:
Originally posted by EJS:

Bach's well-tempered clavier... in easy listening edition as well as '80s hardcore harpsichord. Still looking for a harpsichord recording that captures a bit of the fun in this music.
EJ
Hi EJ

Have you heard Isolde Ahlgrimm's 1954 recording of The Well-Tempered Clavier?

It's my favourite by far, a wonderful dynamic and vibrant feel even though it's mono enhanced for stereo from original mono recordings.
The book I & II is contained within a Philips 10 x LP box-set along with The Art of Fuge, Preludes BWV924-943 and six Partitas BWV 825-830 ~ all musikally great fun! [i know... i don't get out enough!]

Another version of Ahlgrimm's Art of Fuge is currently available on CD, this is merely 'very good' imho.

i'm not sure if anything else of her solo cembalo Bach works is available on CD (?)

...but it really should be ; )

best regards
Debs


Debs, I don't know her at all! Apart from the Art of the Fugue you mentioned, I haven't been able to find anything substantial by her on CD...

Currently listening to Staier's Goldberg variations. Interesting instrument, and wonderful presentation - I'd love to hear Book I of the well tempered clavier performed in a similar manner!

Cheers,
EJ
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by MilesSmiles
quote:
Originally posted by irwan shah:
quote:
Originally posted by MilesSmiles:


What is the title of this album Oliver? And who's the singer / group / band?


Was posted here a few times, new to me as well. Here is the amazon write up:

This cd contains amazingly beautiful songs from a relatively new group. Airbag can easily be described as a progressive rock band; and, if you like Porcupine Tree, Frost, RPWL, and others like them -- you will love this cd. I cannot stop listening to these songs. Currently, Colours is my fave and often set my mp3 player to repeat and listen to it over and over and over. Airbag's melodies, arrangements, and lush layers of keyboards, guitars, and bass are magical. Awesome! If you love prog...you will love this band/cd.
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by MilesSmiles


This one is really growing on me but you would have to be fluent in German.
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by u5227470736789524
David Gray
Posted on: 22 August 2010 by Ballan