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: 17 January 2006 by Sloop John B
What a beautiful voice. Highlight - anyone who knows what love is (knows the way I feel)
Posted on: 17 January 2006 by Sloop John B
Highlight _ ain't that kindness
Posted on: 17 January 2006 by Sloop John B
always had a soft spot for Evan Dando. Not quite up to Lemonhead quality but as it was a s/h purchase for €7.99 I seem more able to accept the limitations and enjoy what's good about it.
Strange really, I think if I'd paid €20 I wouldn't rate it as highly
Posted on: 17 January 2006 by Tam
Haven't got the E Kleiber account, shall have to keep an eye out for that too!
As I say, the Boehm account is very fine, though I prefer both the orchestra sound and the pacing of Giulini.
The Solti Rheingold is probably my favourite recording of that work (well, that or Krauss - am eagerly awaing the first instalment of the testament stereo ring too), it was the first Wagner opera I ever listened to.
regards, Tam
Posted on: 17 January 2006 by nicnaim
Guitar Gabriel - Deep In The South
Outstanding simplicity, unbelievable depth.
Nic
Posted on: 17 January 2006 by u5227470736789439
Just about to put on the Prelude and Fugue in Aminor, BWV543 - H Walcha from the older cycle, and hit the hay!
The Prelude is the most amazing piece. The start is set low on the organ, with a mobile bass in the pedals, with some staggeringly crunchy harmonies also set low in the middle voices. It is one of those pieces that move forward inexorably, like the flow of lava, and the fugue carries the noble strength forward. After comes the very big P and F in B minor, BWV 544, which will follow, though it is distinctly less heroic! It is tinged with sadness, if not actual resignation. Lets hope that is enough to settle me down for the night!
Fredrik
Posted on: 17 January 2006 by nicnaim
Now moved on to and old favourite
Kenny Burrell - Midnight Blue
Nic
Posted on: 17 January 2006 by u5227470736789439
Dear Nic,
No Bach? How's that going? Have you got further into it? I hope so! Fred
Posted on: 17 January 2006 by nicnaim
Fredrik,
Not at this time of night, wife and kids sleeping!
I'm slowly extending the repertoire of classical stuff, greatly helped by the fact that it goes down very well with she who must be obeyed. Picking up a lot second hand, which also keeps the outlay reasonable.
What are your views on Sibelius? Heard some stuff on Desert Island Discs recently that sounded fantastic.
Very pleased to hear your news yesterday, I'm sure you are extremely relieved.
All the best
Nic
Posted on: 17 January 2006 by matt podniesinski
Beastie Boys-Pauls Boutique
Posted on: 17 January 2006 by kuma
Are you man enough: Four Tops
Compilation scores from 70's Black Exploitation films. The Shaft, Across the 110th st., Car Wash et all...
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Sloop John B
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Sloop John B
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Sicey
quote:
Originally posted by andy c:
Their law - Prodigy - whilst cleaning da windows!
Hope it was loud...also title track is one of my fave Prodigy tracks
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Sicey
quote:
Originally posted by MichaelC:
Audioslave - Audioslave
I was listening to 'Shadow of the sun' off the Collateral soundtrack last week, that is such a great track! begs to be played loud, neigbours beg to differ
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Squonk
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Sloop John B
One of many albums picked up on the strength of John Peels show.
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Huwge
Original Riverside pressing - not sure it's the best disc to determine optimal tracking weight for new cartridge
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Mark Tschudin
J.S. Bach Cantatas and Concerto
Mein Herz schwimme im Blut
Concerto in d
Ich hab genug
Emma Kirkby (soprano)
Karl Kaiser (flute)
Katharina Arfken (oboe)
Gottfried von der Goltz (violin & direction)
Freiburger Barockorchester
This is one of the most beautiful recordings I have listened to in a long time. Emma Kirkby's voice is phenomenal!
Mark
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Chris Kelly
"Time Out" Dave Brubeck Quartet. A Columbia remaster which illuminates my HDCD light!
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by PJT
Springsteens Born to Run in on the LP12 and in the CDX2 is Brahms Violin Concerto in D (Nigel Kennedy)
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Graham Russell
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Tam
Graham,
You need to write {img} address of image file {/img}
NOTE: use square brackets [ ], not {}, but they wouldn't have shown up in the example.
regards, Tam
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Graham Russell
Let me try that again then...
Posted on: 18 January 2006 by Graham Russell
Thanks Tam
