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: 20 March 2007 by Cyrene
Posted on: 20 March 2007 by Haim Ronen
quote:
Originally posted by sjust:


Again: one of the most talented piano players in Germany

cheers
Stefan


Stefan,

This is Wollny's piano work VII. Where should I start if I don't have any of his discs?

Have you seen the German movie I mentioned on the weekend?

Regards,

Haim
Posted on: 20 March 2007 by DenisA
Shawn Bishop - Behind The Lines Dividing Line Internet Radio Show from Sat 17th Mar 2007.

Shaun will be interviewing Steven Wilson after the Porcupine Tree release of Fear of a Blank Planet, during the US tour I guess.

Denis
Posted on: 20 March 2007 by Haim Ronen


Robert Schumann / Carnaval Op. 9, Faschignsschwank aus Wien Op. 26 / Arturo Beneditti Michelangeli, piano / DG

Recorded 50 years ago, in March 1957, at the BBC Studios in London. An original mono recording which was rechannelled for stereo effect in 1981.

Haim
Posted on: 20 March 2007 by Haim Ronen
quote:
Originally posted by munch:
Hi Haim what is the sound quality like?munch


Hi Munch,

The sound is not too bad with limited dynamics, though I would have prefered to listen to it in plain mono. The piano playing of Michelangeli is excellent.

Regards,

Haim
Posted on: 20 March 2007 by kuma

Fattburger: One of a Kind
'80's elevator jazz.
Posted on: 20 March 2007 by kuma

The Isley Brothres: Beautiful Ballads
Posted on: 20 March 2007 by kuma

One of the better cover done for carol king's lovely tune.
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by Cyrene
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
Very PRaT and loud!
Winker
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by Rasher


Fancied something noisy
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by SteveGa


Van Morrison - A Sense Of Wonder
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
quote:
Originally posted by Gianluigi Mazzorana:


Disc two again.
Songs like "Hey you!", "Nobody home", "Comfortably numb" and "Run like hell" are some of those i like more.
After "Wish you were here" of course.
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by SteveGa


Tom Waits - Heartattack And Vine
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by Diccus62
quote:
Originally posted by SteveGa:


Tom Waits - Heartattack And Vine


stevie

Yeah i had this Amazon bargain on on Saturday night. Just love Ruby's Arms, On the Nickel and jersey Girl (having heard Bruce sing it more often)

Diccus Smile
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by sjust
Was:


Is:



Must say that Manfred Eicher has brought out some nice records, lately...

cheers
Stefan
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by sjust
quote:
Originally posted by Cyrene:
quote:
Originally posted by sjust:
(Need to say that the Anat Fort is really great. Recommended...)

Now:


Not very surprised - as expected. Not disapointed, either - as expected.

cheers
Stefan

Does Frisell steer clear of his twangy 'Americana' sound on this one?


Yes, for most parts.

cheers
Stefan
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by sjust
quote:
Originally posted by Haim Ronen:
quote:
Originally posted by sjust:


Again: one of the most talented piano players in Germany

cheers
Stefan


Stefan,

This is Wollny's piano work VII. Where should I start if I don't have any of his discs?

Have you seen the German movie I mentioned on the weekend?

Regards,

Haim

Haim, "Piano Works" is a (well selected) series of solo piano recordings, appearing on the ACT label. Which is where M. Wollny has appeared with four'ish CD's, lately - mainly with his [em] trio (I like a lot, and have seen him with).

No, haven't seen it (yet !), but it's on the list...

cheers
Stefan
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by JamieWednesday
quote:
rather than listen on my old system set up in their playroom, Miss Sloop Jnr (9) is choosing to listen to this on the Naim system. ( this could spell trouble!)





But "Be our Guest" sounds great through the proper hifi!!!!
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by costello
Cool

Some wonderful music...

Posted on: 21 March 2007 by Cyrene
Posted on: 21 March 2007 by Haim Ronen
quote:
Originally posted by sjust:

Haim, "Piano Works" is a (well selected) series of solo piano recordings, appearing on the ACT label. Which is where M. Wollny has appeared with four'ish CD's, lately - mainly with his [em] trio (I like a lot, and have seen him with).

No, haven't seen it (yet !), but it's on the list...

cheers
Stefan


Thanks Stefan

Posted on: 21 March 2007 by Haim Ronen
quote:
Originally posted by kuma:
Haim,

I am a sucker for piano players.

For cleaning music:
smiglass's reco. 'Sun Goddess' is a good one.
But, it's not a noodly piano playing.
Here's another one I love.

Put on a 'Spring High' and it will even make me want to dust things or two. Smile


Kuma,

Thanks a lot for the recommend.

Not long ago I was discussing with someone at work our local pianist Lewis. We talked for a while before realizing that we had differnt musicians in mind. He was thinking of Ramsey Lewis while I was talking about John Lewis.
Well, if it happens again I will at least have some idea what the music of Ramsey Lewis is like.

About Michelangeli's music. In my opinion his two Debussy discs are clearly the best. The other two are very good too, if you do not mind having a recording of three different composers on one album (recorded years apart), and another one (Schumann) with a duller 50 years old sound.

If you do not have those pieces performed by other musicians, I say: go for it.

Haim