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?
So, what are you listening to right now?
quote:Originally posted by Lontano:quote:Originally posted by droodzilla:quote:Note maid, Haim..
Here it's Wolfert Brederode Quartet, who play "Currents"
Stefan
What do you make of that Stefan? After two listens, I'm a tad underwhelmed. A couple of tracks stood out, but the rest is a blur. Very pleasant, but not a great CD, is the verdict so far.
It's a grower - keep playing it. It has a beautiful atmosphere and put's me in a zone I like. Of the hundreds of disc I bought last year, this came close to the top for me.
Currently spinning
DZ and Lontano,
My estimation of Brederode stands right between yours, guys. I cannot follow the raving reviews, but I also think it's a grower. Psychologically, more "hyped" bands (like anything with Paul Motian or newcomers like "The Simple Accoustic Trio", not to speak of Jarrett, Tord Gustavsen, etc.) make it easier to find them great right from the very first note they play, because they seem to be known, and you can draw parallels to other recordings. So, yes, give it a few more spins. I will, anyway.
cheers
Stefan
Stefan -
I would not give it a "raving review" but it was definitely a CD I liked a lot last year. It came out late in the year and got a of of plays and quickly worked it's way into my faves of the year.
Anyway, a new release from ECM - a very traditional classical CD - Haydn Symphonies 39 and 45
I would not give it a "raving review" but it was definitely a CD I liked a lot last year. It came out late in the year and got a of of plays and quickly worked it's way into my faves of the year.
Anyway, a new release from ECM - a very traditional classical CD - Haydn Symphonies 39 and 45
quote:Originally posted by munch:
ewemon,
I bet the people next door love you.
Munch
It's empty. Every man's dream- now where's that volume control.
quote:Originally posted by Lontano:quote:Originally posted by droodzilla:quote:Note maid, Haim..
Here it's Wolfert Brederode Quartet, who play "Currents"
Stefan
What do you make of that Stefan? After two listens, I'm a tad underwhelmed. A couple of tracks stood out, but the rest is a blur. Very pleasant, but not a great CD, is the verdict so far.
It's a grower - keep playing it. It has a beautiful atmosphere and put's me in a zone I like. Of the hundreds of disc I bought last year, this came close to the top for me.
Currently spinning
Lontano,
you got taste ... all the best from downunder.
Well thank you. With a username like that I guess you must be spinning some Miles.
Now playing Yasmin Levy's new disc
Lontano
Now playing Yasmin Levy's new disc
Lontano
Ophélie Gaillard & Pulcinella + Sandrine Piau play Boccherini on a disc titled Madrid. Haim, definitely one for you (Rolf Lisveland on guitar). Nice DVD as well.
David Murray - Shakils II.
This is an outstanding CD and I particularly like the track "For Cynthia" with it's bluesy feel and Hammond Organ.
This is an outstanding CD and I particularly like the track "For Cynthia" with it's bluesy feel and Hammond Organ.
In a prog mood. Just played Steve Hillage - Fish Rising. First time through for me and quite enjoyed it.
Now up, the one and only Porcupine Tree, my favourite band of the moment.
Now up, the one and only Porcupine Tree, my favourite band of the moment.
quote:Now up, the one and only Porcupine Tree, my favourite band of the moment.
Just don't mention it to DenisA, he has a mild fascination with them
quote:
Now playing Yasmin Levy's new disc
Lontano
Me too (courtesy of a friend), last night. If you get a chance to see her live do so she and her band are marvellous, aren't they Nic
Found myself playing the both discs last night again. It's a real grower, simple yet complex (I'll never get a job as a record reviewer). Think it will be a regular in the cdp.
quote:Originally posted by Diccus62:quote:
Now playing Yasmin Levy's new disc
She is playing the Sydney Opera House on March 1st. Think I might just pop along and take a look.
Lontano
Me too (courtesy of a friend), last night. If you get a chance to see her live do so she and her band are marvellous, aren't they Nic
quote:Originally posted by Lontano:quote:Originally posted by Diccus62:quote:
Now playing Yasmin Levy's new disc
Lontano
Me too (courtesy of a friend), last night. If you get a chance to see her live do so she and her band are marvellous, aren't they Nic
She is playing the Sydney Opera House on March 1st. Think I might just pop along and take a look.
quote:Originally posted by sjust:quote:Originally posted by Lontano:quote:Originally posted by droodzilla:quote:Note maid, Haim..
Here it's Wolfert Brederode Quartet, who play "Currents"
Stefan
What do you make of that Stefan? After two listens, I'm a tad underwhelmed. A couple of tracks stood out, but the rest is a blur. Very pleasant, but not a great CD, is the verdict so far.
It's a grower - keep playing it. It has a beautiful atmosphere and put's me in a zone I like. Of the hundreds of disc I bought last year, this came close to the top for me.
Currently spinning
DZ and Lontano,
My estimation of Brederode stands right between yours, guys. I cannot follow the raving reviews, but I also think it's a grower. Psychologically, more "hyped" bands (like anything with Paul Motian or newcomers like "The Simple Accoustic Trio", not to speak of Jarrett, Tord Gustavsen, etc.) make it easier to find them great right from the very first note they play, because they seem to be known, and you can draw parallels to other recordings. So, yes, give it a few more spins. I will, anyway.
cheers
Stefan
Thanks guys. I gave it another spin last night and it *is* growing on me. I will persevere.
Nick Bartsch is high on my wishlist, Lontano. How do you rate the new CD, compared with "Stoa" (assuming you have both)?
Final disc of the day.
Wasilewski Trio
Wasilewski Trio