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: 08 August 2007 by Rasher

I'm watching High Fidelity on the telly. I'm looking at us.

Posted on: 08 August 2007 by matt podniesinski

Hi Rasher:

Is it painful or amusing? Good movie (and book too).

Ohio Players-Funk On Fire

Matt

Posted on: 08 August 2007 by costello

quote:
Originally posted by Rasher:
I'm watching High Fidelity on the telly. I'm looking at us.

Posted on: 08 August 2007 by u5227470736789524

quote:
Originally posted by ewemon:have you ever listened to James Low- Mexiquia cd, think you might like it?

Ewemon,

I don't recall if I have heard any recordings, I know he is yet another Portland area resident I haven't taken the opportunity to see live. I need to correct that soon and I will note your disc recommend for a future purchase.
Thanks

Jeff A

Now Playing: Pearl Jam - "Live Bootleg - Lollapalooza, Chicago, Sunday August 5, 2007"
Considering it was recorded amongst 200,000 people, it is listenable (and current

Posted on: 08 August 2007 by matt podniesinski

Beastie Boys-Ill Communication

On vinyl.

Matt

Posted on: 08 August 2007 by u5227470736789524

The Shins
"Wincing The Night Away"

Posted on: 08 August 2007 by Haim Ronen

Shablul

Arik Einstein & Shalom Chanoch

Recorded in 1970.

Posted on: 08 August 2007 by bishopla

Franz Schubert: 8 Symphonies and Rosamunde/Grand Duo [BOX SET] [IMPORT]

Claudio Abbado

Posted on: 08 August 2007 by bishopla

Switch Gears...

King Crimson

Larks Tongues in Aspic - 30th Anniversary Edition Remastered

Posted on: 08 August 2007 by bishopla

King Crimson

Thrak

Posted on: 09 August 2007 by Guido Fawkes

quote:
Originally posted by Steve S1:
Looks good ROTF, have you tried Karajan's Finlandia?

Steve

Hi Steve

Yes, I have a vinyl box set I bought years ago (DG 2740 255). It's got Symphonies 4-7, Violin Concerto, Finlandia, Valse Triste, Tapiola and The Swan of Tuonela. Christian Ferras is the violinist. I used to play it a lot, but haven't given it a spin for a while. I think I should.

ATB Rotf

Posted on: 09 August 2007 by Rasher

quote:
Originally posted by matt podniesinski:
Is it painful or amusing?

Well, I have my CD's in alphabetical order and I'm now considering doing it another way.

Me too:

Posted on: 09 August 2007 by Tam

quote:
Originally posted by ROTF:
Meanwhile I'm listening to

Better than Mr Manson, but that's just my opinion.

Have you heard any of the rest of the cycle - the disc of the 3rd and 7th symphonies is one of my all time favourite Sibelius recordings.

I rather enjoy the Karajan set of 4-7 that you mention (the tapiola is particularly fine - there's post on it in my Sibelius thread).

Actually, I've got a fair bit of Sibelius coming up during the festival - Jarvi is coming on Saturday (possibly to do the 5th, but I can't remember), Ades is doing the 3rd and Jansons the second.

regards, Tam

Posted on: 09 August 2007 by costello

Devendra Banhart: Cripple Crow

Posted on: 09 August 2007 by matt podniesinski

Lucinda Williams-West

This album has really grown on me.

Matt

Posted on: 09 August 2007 by Guido Fawkes

quote:
Originally posted by Tam:
Have you heard any of the rest of the cycle - the disc of the 3rd and 7th symphonies is one of my all time favourite Sibelius recordings.

I rather enjoy the Karajan set of 4-7 that you mention (the tapiola is particularly fine - there's post on it in my Sibelius thread).

Actually, I've got a fair bit of Sibelius coming up during the festival - Jarvi is coming on Saturday (possibly to do the 5th, but I can't remember), Ades is doing the 3rd and Jansons the second.

regards, Tam

Dear Tam

I'll re-read your posts in the Sibelius thread. I always find your posts informative and interesting. I haven't heard the rest of the cycle, but I will search it out.

I have the Sir Colin Davis No 2, but got the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra disc from the library when returning the Miles Davis discs I'd borrowed. You see I don't need them any more having bought Birth of the Cool, Kind of Blue, Sketches of Spain and In A Silent Way and finding it has now clicked and I really enjoy them.

There is so much music out there to enjoy.

Many thanks, Rotf

Posted on: 09 August 2007 by matt podniesinski

Hot Tuna-Live 1839 Theater San Francisco

Posted on: 09 August 2007 by GraemeH

[QUOTE Having sneaked home on the QT to prepare some examination questions.[/QUOTE]

...Ah, that old chestnut....I'm familiar with that excuse. Still, for Kind of Blue it's a forgivable offence.

Graeme

Posted on: 09 August 2007 by costello