What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2017
2017 has arrived today, so time to start this thread afresh.
Last year's thread can be found here;
Graham Russell posted:
Just bought the CD to compare to the vinyl. A great CD to use to audition new DACs.
I've heard this and liked it. Didn't have a clue who it was and looking at the image, I'm still no wiser. Can someone advise please? Thanks
JazzDocNaim posted:Graham Russell posted:
Just bought the CD to compare to the vinyl. A great CD to use to audition new DACs.
I've heard this and liked it. Didn't have a clue who it was and looking at the image, I'm still no wiser. Can someone advise please? Thanks
Fink
JazzDocNaim posted:Graham Russell posted:
Just bought the CD to compare to the vinyl. A great CD to use to audition new DACs.
I've heard this and liked it. Didn't have a clue who it was and looking at the image, I'm still no wiser. Can someone advise please? Thanks
The artist's name is Fink and yes he is very good indeed. 
Ivo B posted:
Because of her, the guests and the songs.
Thanks Ivo I have not seen this one from her before.
On CD:-
Gov't Mule - Revolution Come ... Revolution Go
2017 - recorded Sep 2014...
I need to chill out...
Florestan posted:Liza Ferschtman (Violin) | Inon Barnatan (piano)
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Sonata for piano and violin in G major op. 96
Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Fantasia for piano and violin in C major, D 934 | Sei mir gegrüßt, D 741
In the Schubertian sense, I am and have always been a Wanderer. I am on this earth searching for beauty and all the ideals that follow through this. Unfortunately, I believe I waste far too much time wondering why their is so much ugliness in the world. Then I come to my senses and realize that the preciousness and rarity of beauty and other like things must be in short supply. This is precisely why it is so sought after yet rarely found. To find it or at least get closer to finding it awakens ones soul.
This recording is just one step closer to finding my ideals than I was yesterday or the day before that. This is chamber music at its best. Two people, intimately having a quiet conversation. Much of this conversation takes place at a higher level without the use of words. It is looking into the eyes of someone and seeing much deeper into their soul.
Maybe it is like with a joke. If you have to explain it the meaning is lost. Like with the opening section of the Fantasia. You can tie this as a bow on a pig and it wouldn't matter to me but pigs are pigs. It remains one of the most beautiful musical creations ever capable of transforming even the most vile, foul mouthed Trump hating liberal among us (or so I would think) but yet evil rages on.
The key here is that all the elements are working together to make a perfect pearl. The music, the players, the recording....the lack of arrogance and big name commercial type playing that is so common today. And it is really the players here for me. The intimacy they create is unreal. I almost feel embarrassed (as if I were a peeping Tom) that I can take part in such an intimate, personal conversation between two people. But this is how most classical music is in that we are reading the diary of every great composer and we share in their secrets.
On another day I may write about the music and the interpretations and the top drawer elements of why this is an instantaneous special recording for my lifetime.
If only I could find a musical equal of this in real life.
I don't think I have ever read a more glowing endorsement of a recording.
If I can let the material world intrude, this recording and a number of others by Ms Ferschtman are available at CD resolution on Qobuz for £7:99.
By the way, even Trump-hating liberals enjoy good music.
Regards,
Vlad
Stevee_S posted:spurrier sucks posted:Stevee_S posted:A + 3 | Tidal
(2017)
Another great recommendation from Ewen, this is an excellent live rock album, catchy, well played numbers with some covers.
This is really good. Sure wish the Black Crowes would make music together again.
Amen to that!
Love the Floyd cover. I will be purchasing this one.
A+ Tidal. Recorded in memory of her father the album is an excellent sample of her diverse musical talent. Worth it a spin or more.
We've been out for a 93 mile bike ride today. So hot! Now playing this fine album whilst we're restocking the carbohydrates. Hot summer evenings demand Jazz in my opinion, and this is a thoroughly enjoyable set (with Emily Remler on guitar).
Now playing this fine album, following Stevee_S's admission above I thought I'd join him.
Deluxe
Tony2011 posted:
2017 - recorded Sep 2014...
I need to chill out...
Good shout Tony. "Folk Songs" is yet another wonderful album from the Kronos Quartet. Love how they explore different genres. I plan to follow it up with "Salome Dances for Peace" (one of their best IMO).
On CD. Calming and uplifting - bringing respite from news that constantly seems to be filled with angst and anger...
Some late night Jazz fusion. Great music from a clasic line up.
After seven straight hours of chores, yard work and grilling a dinner (just before the rain arrived), first chance to sit down:
This sublime recording is from 1979 with Marc Johnson on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums.
A+ Tidal. Some of these songs feel very emotional but good for a soft accompaniment.
Just returned home from the Fremont Fair Summer Solstice Parade and a few cd's received in the mail.
First up......
Sean Rowe - New Lore
Another purchase through the recommendation from members of this thread. I listened to a few of his song online and liked his music.