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: 22 November 2007 by Whizzkid

British Techno at its most organic and melodic from the wonderful.......

Two Lone Swordsmen - Emissions Audio Output Vol 1

Dean...

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Voltaire

as many discs as possible before bedtime from...

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Geoff P

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Steve S1

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Haim Ronen

The man:

And his music (flute, percussion & piano):

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by u5227470736789524

James Taylor
"One Man Band"
on cd

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by ewemon

quote:
Originally posted by Voltaire:
as many discs as possible before bedtime from...

If you don't mind me asking voltaire how much did the sacd set cost you? I thought about it but baulked at the cost.

I would like to thank munch and Jeff for your kinds words. Hopefully I will be fit and raring to go soon.

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Geoff P

quote:

Haim

Came across a recording of:

Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra - playing

AARON COPLAND - Appalachian Spring
&
CHARLES IVES - Three places in New England

Interesting music.

regards
Geoff

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by RichardM

quote:
Originally posted by Geoff P:

Geoff,

Do you rate this one? I am a big fan of EC's earlier stuff - up to King of America, but I have never been able to get into the more recent releases.

I have got this one, but I haven't played it much and am wondering if it is worth a few more plays.

Regards

Richard

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by BigH47

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by RichardM

On vinyl

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by JamieWednesday

On Vinyl.

Absolutely terrific record. Get it. You won't regret it.

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by mtuttleb

At 10 'o' clock on the pre-amp

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Haim Ronen

quote:
Originally posted by Geoff P:

Haim

Came across a recording of:

Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra - playing

AARON COPLAND - Appalachian Spring
&
CHARLES IVES - Three places in New England

Interesting music.

regards
Geoff

Thanks, Geoff.

Appalachian Spring is one of my wife's favorite compositions. I am not familiar with Three places in New England and I will try to listen to it soon. The only work that I have of Ives is his piano sonata played by Marc Andre Hamelin.

Do you have any work of Morton Feldman? His String Quartet No. 2 (1983) was just recorded by the FLUX quartet. This composition of one unbroken movement lasts 6 hours 7 minutes and 7 seconds. I think that the Koronos quartet managed to perform it uninerrupted a couple of years ago. It is available in a 5-CD set or one DVD audio.

Regards,
Haim

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by jim learoyd

quote:
Originally posted by ewemon:

Whislt at home recovering from a small chest op.

Ewen

I thought recently you have been unusually absent from posting. Get well very soon Ewen we all miss your music knowledge and posts.

jim..........

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Geoff P

quote:
Originally posted by mtuttleb:
At 10 'o' clock on the pre-amp

Mark what gives? All the family and neighbors away? - or are you using the Tocata & Fugue to dust the ornaments?

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Geoff P

quote:
Geoff,
Do you rate this one? I am a big fan of EC's earlier stuff - up to King of America, but I have never been able to get into the more recent releases.
I have got this one, but I haven't played it much and am wondering if it is worth a few more plays.

Regards
Richard

Richard...I am strugling to like it all myself. Some tracks are quite good but then it gets too atonal for me. I am doing the same as you, persevering but not sure yet.

regards
Geoff

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Geoff P

quote:
Do you have any work of Morton Feldman? His String Quartet No. 2 (1983) was just recorded by the FLUX quartet. This composition of one unbroken movement lasts 6 hours 7 minutes and 7 seconds. I think that the Koronos quartet managed to perform it uninerrupted a couple of years ago. It is available in a 5-CD set or one DVD audio.

Regards,
Haim

Haim...WOW 6 hours..that is some challenge. I have never heard anything by Feldman. Can you suggest something less daunting to try?

regards
Geoff

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by RichardM

quote:
Originally posted by Geoff P:
quote:
Geoff,
Do you rate this one? I am a big fan of EC's earlier stuff - up to King of America, but I have never been able to get into the more recent releases.
I have got this one, but I haven't played it much and am wondering if it is worth a few more plays.

Regards
Richard
Richard...I am strugling to like it all myself. Some tracks are quite good but then it gets too atonal for me. I am doing the same as you, persevering but not sure yet.

regards
Geoff

Thanks Geoff, that hs saved me a bit of time as I won't bother with this one now.

I would think that you are already familiar with his earlier stuff, but, if not, there are several absolute classics that are much better than this one.

Regards

Richard

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by RichardM

quote:
Originally posted by RichardM:
quote:
Originally posted by Geoff P:
quote:
Geoff,
Do you rate this one? I am a big fan of EC's earlier stuff - up to King of America, but I have never been able to get into the more recent releases.
I have got this one, but I haven't played it much and am wondering if it is worth a few more plays.

Regards
Richard
Richard...I am strugling to like it all myself. Some tracks are quite good but then it gets too atonal for me. I am doing the same as you, persevering but not sure yet.

regards
Geoff

Thanks Geoff, that has saved me a bit of time as I won't bother with this one now.

I would think that you are already familiar with his earlier stuff, but, if not, there are several absolute classics that are much better than this one.

Regards

Richard

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by RichardM

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Haim Ronen

quote:
Originally posted by Geoff P:
]Haim...WOW 6 hours..that is some challenge. I have never heard anything by Feldman. Can you suggest something less daunting to try?

regards
Geoff

Geoff,

Feldman's music, though facinating, moves very slowly. You might try this one:

Regards,
Haim

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by Huwge

Christy Moore et al - Prosperous, never a dry eye in the house after Cliffs of Doneen

Posted on: 22 November 2007 by RichardM

The Costello Show - King of America

On vinyl