Great al***, and a superb audiophile recording
Posted by: J.N. on 07 October 2006
At the recent Heathrow show 'Absolute Sounds' played a track from a compilation CD-R by Chris Jones called 'No Sanctuary Here' which sounded like a bloody good recording.
I've tracked it down to an album called 'Roadhouses and Automobiles' - but it's tricky to source. I've obtained a copy from the German supplier
'Stockfisch Records' (for 20 Euro inc p&p) who appear to specialise in audiophile recordings.
It's a cracking album with some beautifully played and recorded acoustic guitar and intelligent lyrics. Think electric Eric Bibb/Leo Kottke, and you're somewhere close.
There is mention of B&W Nautilus 801 monitors and Ferromag(?) mains-filter cable being used for the recording. Gunter Pauler has certainly taken some trouble and done a fine recording and production job.
John.
Posted on: 07 October 2006 by bishopla
Hi John,
Thanks for the info, looks interesting.
Regards,
Larry
Posted on: 08 October 2006 by jim learoyd
John
I think I know this artist, when you go into the site is it him who's playing the intro? I had to email Stockfish Records to find out who was playing, I also think he has passed away now? That track is superb.
Next time you are on the site check out Allan Taylor "Colour to the Moon", fantastic recording.
jim......................
Posted on: 08 October 2006 by sjust
The CD and title you mention is the one I pull out of the sleeves, when I have a visitor, who is of the "So, I've heard you've spent all this silly money - Now, convince me that it has been worth it!" brand. Should sound great on every system (kitchen radio excluded)
Yes, Chris has passed away, just recently, he's still on the latest Sarah K. release (and most of her older). For reference, also listen to his tobacco companies bashing song...
Great album, indeed. INSPITE of its audiophile qualities...
cheers
Stefan
Posted on: 08 October 2006 by J.N.
I'm sorry to hear that Chris Jones has passed away. That's sad and poignant, as the album I have is dedicated to his late brother Jan, who can't have been very old either.
Any idea how old Chris was, and what he died of?
John.
Posted on: 08 October 2006 by jim learoyd
John
I think it was throat cancer. Don't know how old he was.
jim.................
Posted on: 08 October 2006 by u5227470736789524
quote:
I've tracked it down to an album called 'Roadhouses and Automobiles' - John.
Great album ... sjust sent this to me (thanks again, Stefan)in the summer of 2005 in exchange for a US copy of Alanis Morisette JLP-A.
If you like Chris Jones and Leo Kottke and some of Kelly Joe Phelps, last week I came across an all insturmental acoustic guitar record by Phil Keaggy called Phil Keaggy "Acoustic Sketches". PK is a Christian artist, but that doesn't really apply on an instrumental album. I personally am not fond of his lyrics on his other works, but Acoustic Sessions is sublime (perfect for the Sunday morning thread). I first heard Mr Keaggy in the late '60s when his band, the Glass Harp, played the Methodist-affiliated college I attended in Ohio. He lost the middle finger on his picking hand when he was very young and some have attributed to this his unique "flexibility" in his guitar playing, especially on his electric work.
good listenin'
Jeff A
Posted on: 08 October 2006 by u5227470736789524
Posted on: 08 October 2006 by sjust
quote:
Originally posted by jim learoyd:
John
I think it was throat cancer. Don't know how old he was.
jim.................
The Stockfisch label had given (and collected) money for the treatment of Chris Jones cancer - wish I had donated, then. Chris' health insurance situation was non-existent, then, which resulted in the inability to pay for proper treatment and his death.
He was 2 years older than I am.
Look at
Stockfisch Records for many more great recordings - with and without Chris.
Stefan
PS: You're very welcome, Jeff !
Posted on: 08 October 2006 by J.N.
quote:
I think it was throat cancer
Thanks Jim.
Ah; hence the 'Thank You (R.J. Reynolds)' track.
John.
