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

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Originally posted by ightenhill:


I used to worry with this disc that there was a slight veil between me and the players, today it seems to be lifted.. Perfect in the sunlight

and boy, is that beautifully played music, too...

Stefan

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Originally posted by nicnaim:
Acoustic Alchemy - Positive thinking. Builds nicely

Regards

Nic

Great Album!

Regards,

Larry

Dear Fredrik,

It is something of a simplification, however, I really didn't get on with the set at all. Even now, listening to the first, it just fails to engage me. Whether lacklustre is the best word, I don't know but it seemed to me to sum up how I felt, particularly about some of the lighter symphonies (such as the 1st, 4th) or the seventh which I do feel needs to be taken fairly swiftly. Of course, many of these symphonies respond wonderfully to a grander approach (especially works like the 3rd, 5th and 9th) but it didn't seem to be here - at least not in the manner of Jochum's LSO eroica and 9th or Furtwangler. I had particularly high hopes for the 8th after the emotionally draining experience Davis made of it (have read his was a cycle in the Klemperer mould), but again it did little for me. In honesty, if the set didn't contain the Barenboim concertos, I think I would part with it, which I very much enjoyed.

It's odd, as I find Klemperer's mono, live recording of Fidelio on Testament absolutely thrilling, so I had looked forward to these. And, no doubt, I shall explore some of the testament releases at some point.

As a rule, I agree with you that sets tend to have symphonies that work well and others that don't, but I still enjoy buying them as wholes. I would still maintain that there isn't a weak link in the Mackerras cycle (though most of the performances have been bettered elsewhere), I would say almost as much of the first Jochum cycle and I would think one could come fairly close cobbling together a Furtwangler one from various sources.

regards, Tam

Disc 2

About to start on Radio 3, Through the Night, beginning with Giulini conducting Verdi's Falstaff with the Concertgebouw (I wish they wouldn't insist on putting such gems out at such antisocial times).

regards, Tam

INTERMEZZO da 'Cavalleria Rusticana" (P. Masscagni) for the third time.

The Jam - Greatest Hits.

Borrowed Tunes, a tribute to Neil young. A whole bunch of Canadian bands from the mid 90's.

Soulwax - Any Minute Now
Justice - +
Digitalism - Idealism
Simian Mobile Disco - Attack Decay Sustain Release

In anticipation of the limited edition Japanese Remasters I have coming in direct from Japan. 5 discs for £50 incl postage not bad.

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Originally posted by bishopla:
The recording, the playing and the voices are all impeccable.

Never know where to start if I want to buy some Alison. Any recommendations bishopla bearing in mind everything I play is cd.

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Originally posted by ewemon:




In anticipation of the limited edition Japanese Remasters I have coming in.

Where did you order them from?

My allmans mfsl should be with me soon!

Cheers

Vivace in re minor from BWV 1043 is the right way to start a day.
Any day.

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Originally posted by Right Wing:

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Originally posted by ewemon:




In anticipation of the limited edition Japanese Remasters I have coming in.

Where did you order them from?

My allmans mfsl should be with me soon!

Cheers

Hope you enjoy the Allmans disc. Saw one that went on ebay recently for 30 squid. Usual US auction finishing in the middle of the night. Couldn't believe it.

www.cdjapan.co.jp direct from Japan. Great site for new release Japanese discs.

Recently arrived replacement(due to distortion on lead in) vinyl copy of:-

The dcc version absolutely rockin' sound. Fantastic and v. highly recommended to all you Bob Seger fans.

Excellent

Kenny Burrell - Soul Call

Regards

Nic

Little Feat "Hot Cakes and Outtakes" box set.

More Kenny Burrell,

It is that kind of day.

Before everything else.