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: 27 February 2008 by Huwge
The latest iteration of the Dowland Project - Romaria. Haim, another one for your collection if not already there.
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by BigH47
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
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Originally posted by BigH47:
On vinyl:-
Great live vinyl at my senses.
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by BigH47
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Re Songs in the Attic: Great live vinyl at my senses.
I've had this album on cassette for years it sounds even better on the LP12.
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Unstoppable
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Originally posted by munch:
Genesis,And Then There Were Three.On the black stuff.
Genesis '. . . And Then There Were Three . . .' [Atlantic, 1978]
The departure of Peter Gabriel having long since left them a quartet, what might this title indicate? Ask ex-fan Jon Pareles: "Without lead guitarist Steve Hackett, the band loses its last remaining focal point; the rest is double-tracking. Hence a sound as mushy as the dread Moody Blues, with fewer excuses." D+
-Robert Christgau
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Guido Fawkes
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Originally posted by BigH47:
Some classy music there.
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by BigH47
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Some classy music there
You were talking about Genesis yes?
But seriously folks this is the 2nd Solas Album I've heard and very good it is too.
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
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Originally posted by BigH47:
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Re Songs in the Attic: Great live vinyl at my senses.
I've had this album on cassette for years it sounds even better on the LP12.
I'm sure!
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Florestan
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Florestan
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by bishopla
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Originally posted by Gianluigi Mazzorana:
Believe me or not but some tracks here are simply perfect.
I do believe you and I do agree.
Larry
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by bishopla
Stupid Dream [SPECIAL EDITION] [ENHANCED] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [EXTRA TRACKS]
Porcupine Tree
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Guido Fawkes
There is no way I could sit and listen to a soul album unless it was Aretha Franklin. I really couldn't listen to one of those Motown groups and enjoy it, I just co.... oh I give up. this is a fine record and
Papa Was A Rolling Stone is brilliant. Were all their records this good?
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Florestan
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Timebandit
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
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Originally posted by Timebandit:
An album i have to buy again.
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by smiglass
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Originally posted by ROTF:
There is no way I could sit and listen to a soul album unless it was Aretha Franklin. I really couldn't listen to one of those Motown groups and enjoy it, I just co.... oh I give up. this is a fine record and
Papa Was A Rolling Stone is brilliant. Were all their records this good?
Yes, but different. The early stuff emphasized harmony and romance. When Norman Whitfield took over from Smokey, the music become more edgy, reflecting the times. Albums that give a sample of each era of the Temptations:
Sing Smokey, In a Mellow mood, Cloud Nine ,puzzle People, To Be Continued. Each one shows a side of my favorite male group from my youth.
Anthony
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Gary S.
On vinyl - I haven't listened to this for ages, it's great!
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Timebandit
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by droodzilla
Rather rowdy for ECM, but still great.
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Florestan
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by sjust
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Originally posted by Florestan:
Did you hear:
I listened to some excerpts on the radio, and thought it was "lovely". Would be interested to hear more opinions, before I purchase...
cheers
Stefan
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by sjust
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Originally posted by Haim Ronen:
Adrian, Huw & Stefan,
To your attention: Great music (Macedonia) and en excellent film.
Haim
Note taken...
Stefan
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by sjust
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Originally posted by Huwge:
The latest iteration of the Dowland Project - Romaria. Haim, another one for your collection if not already there.
Incidently, I have bought this one (blind), today, but not listened to it, yet. Still with Trio Mediaeval, now...
Posted on: 27 February 2008 by Guido Fawkes
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Whats wrong with Marvin Gaye. Whats Going On is a great album?
Not really my cup of Horlicks, I'm afraid. It was probably hearing
I heard It Through The Grapevine too many times in my youth that put me off Mr Gaye (I detest that song almost as much as
River Deep Mountain High - Deep Purple version excepted). In fairness I've only heard
What's Going On a couple of times many years ago and it didn't really grab me, I can't remember much about it. There's not much I've heard on Motown that I really liked, but the Temptations seem to be a notable exception; I also like the Smokey Robinson tracks I've heard. It is probably because I fail to relate to the songs in the same way as I do to songs like
Bad Review with lines like
I know what you look like so don't ever come near Stroud, which immediately conjures a picture in my mind.
So to answer your question - there's absolutely nothing wrong with
What's Going On - it's just me.
I'm going to try some of Anthony's recommendations (Thanks Anthony much appreciated)
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Yes, but different. The early stuff emphasized harmony and romance. When Norman Whitfield took over from Smokey, the music become more edgy, reflecting the times. Albums that give a sample of each era of the Temptations: Sing Smokey, In a Mellow mood, Cloud Nine ,puzzle People, To Be Continued. Each one shows a side of my favorite male group from my youth.
Anthony
Let's see how I get on.
ATB Rotf
