What are you listening to right now? (VOL I)

Posted by: Tam on 06 June 2005

Anyway, to kick things off, I'm currently, and probably for most of the rest of this week, listening to Radio 3's Beethoven Experience. They're doing one of the piano concertos at the moment and (number 2 with Glenn Gould). Anyway, the experience thing probably needs its own thread, but, even on this cheapo radio it's proving fairly enjoyable.

So, what are you listening to right now?

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Diccus62

'It's not over yet', a cover from the new Klaxon's album heard on R1 today. Bangin'................

Shabba

Diccus

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Geoff P

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Voltaire

B.R.M.C-Howl

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by nicnaim

Happened to be in a record shop and realised this had been released today. Being my birthday I treated myself to a copy, and a few other things as well. I will post up as I get through them.

More mellow warbling from the lovely Ms. Jones, if you like her other stuff you will enjoy this. The addition of a Hammond B3 organ gives a different vibe on a number of tracks, as does the use of cello, bowed bass, and horns on others. First listen suggests it will be a grower.

Regards

Nic

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by JamieWednesday

It's like having a new XTC album!!

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Diccus62

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIC NAIM, MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE

Diccus

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by matt podniesinski

The Thelonious maonk Quartet-Live at the Five Spot

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by naimshake

Just picked this up in town and I'm loving it! Those crazy japesters

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by nicnaim

Dicuss,

Cheers for that, unfortunately we are out of the Cup(s) apart from the Uefa of course, and the league is probably beyond us this year!

Just finished this, after being told by a mate it was good. Needs a few more listens I think before passing comment. Now Nick Drake - Pink Moon.

Regards

Nic

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Cyrene

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Huwge

Charlie Haden & Hank Jones - Steal Away; a perfect way to unwind after the (simplistic) rollercoaster ride that was Blood Diamond.

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Graham Russell

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Gianluigi Mazzorana

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Geoff P

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Guido Fawkes

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by JWM

quote:
Originally posted by matt podniesinski:
The Thelonious Monk Quartet - Live at the Five Spot

Matt,
do you mean this Monk Five Spot recording:

Which I do have, and what a great record it is!

Or this one:

Which I don't have, but which is probably also a great record (with Coltrane too!!), which I probably ought to get...!

James

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by nicnaim

Still spinning the new purchases. More great bittersweet harmonies from the Magic Numbers

Regards

Nic

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Guido Fawkes

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by sjust

quote:
Originally posted by Haim Ronen:

If they would grade music by penetration power (into soul), just like they do with military munition (penetration into steel), this one would come on top.

Can't agree more, Haim. When I saw them, couple of months ago, the "effect" was even stronger. Great album, great musicians, great music...

cheers
Stefan

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by sjust

myself:

cheers
Stefan

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by nicnaim

Another of todays purchases, knew nothing about them, but advised it was worth a punt. At £3 it is difficult to go wrong. Nothing startling so far, but not unpleasant and definitely worthy of another listen.

Regards

Nic

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by nicnaim

Last one for tonight, been like a kid in a sweet shop.

Regards

Nic

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Haim Ronen

quote:
Originally posted by sjust:
quote:
Originally posted by Haim Ronen:

If they would grade music by penetration power (into soul), just like they do with military munition (penetration into steel), this one would come on top.

Can't agree more, Haim. When I saw them, couple of months ago, the "effect" was even stronger. Great album, great musicians, great music...

cheers
Stefan

Stefan,

I wish I could see them. Tomorrow I am going with Judy to hear Uri Caine with a quintet doing some Mozart and Mahler at the University of Chicago.

Regards,

Haim

Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Haim Ronen

quote:
Originally posted by Huwge:
Charlie Haden & Hank Jones - Steal Away; a perfect way to unwind after the (simplistic) rollercoaster ride that was Blood Diamond.

Huw,

This one is pure magic for me. I wonder if Stefan and Adrian have it...

Regards,

Haim