What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIII)

Continuing the journey...

PaulM160 posted:

Stevee_S posted:

A+3 | WAV

 

(2008)

Some great live prog metal n' goth complete with a full orchestra and choir that pushes a lot of buttons when you fancy it. Crank it way up and enjoy the CD or better still the DVD where you can watch Sharon and crew belting it out. 

yes indeed Steve, this has become a firm favourite and has been a 'go to' album of mine for a while now. Just gets the adrenalin going.....I see a few 'heavier' albums being posted today so I am guessing that we all might have had the same sort of day!

 

I'm pleased that you've been enjoying it Paul, sometimes this symphonic goth metal just hits the spot nicely 

nigelb posted:

ewemon posted:

Will Hoge - Anchors

Back into discovery mode and I am enjoying this one. 

Yet another great shout by Ewe. 

Yeee.....Harrrr!

Glad you are enjoying it.

One of my fav acoustic blues artists. The sq on most of his albums is excellent.

Try the 4th track of the album

seakayaker posted:

nigelb posted:

seakayaker posted:

.....in the queue

Chris Stapleton - Traveller

After mentioning it above I thought, you 'love' the album, just play it.

Some notes on Chris found on Tidal: After a decade as a trusted songsmith behind number ones for Kenny Chesney, George Strait and Darius Rucker – alongside other hits for Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Alison Krauss and Adele – Traveller is the masterful solo debut from Chris Stapleton. Already named Album of the Year at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards, the album is an old-school country instant classic battered in bluegrass and Southern rock.

@seakayaker, I too listened to Traveller this evening and am reminded what a stunning voice Chris Stapleton has. I love this guy's music, it always hits the spot. And how did the man manage to better this with 'From A Room: Volume 1'! It beggars belief what 'Volume 2' holds in store. 

Enjoy!

Nigel, at the moment I still think that 'Traveller' is the better album. That why I mentioned above, "I loved his other album 'Traveller' and need to get a few reps of 'From A Room' in."  The three songs, 'Whiskey & You,' 'More of You,' and 'Sometimes I Cry' are killers. I first came across Chris while listening to the NPR: Tiny Desk Series. If you have not seen him and his wife perform then check it out here.

After a few more reps of 'From A Room: Volume 1,' I may change my mind but I'm not there yet.

seakayaker, when I first heard Traveller, I liked it but at that time but I wasn't blown away with it. But the more I listened to it, the more I liked it and appreciated CS's voice. Traveller was my first exposure to CS's music and I guess I was 'getting to know him' as an artist. When I subsequently heard 'From A Room: Volume 1' for the first time I was blown away, presumably because I had already become accustomed to CS. This appears to be rather different to your experience.

Usually, when I discover a great new (to me) artist it is the first album I hear from that artist that holds a special place for me, with other albums from the same artist that I might hear later struggling to match up. With CS it seems a little different for me. I guess there is no rhyme nor reason with these things.

Actually now I think Traveller and From A Room: Volume 1 are both excellent albums from a wonderfully talented artist. As so often is the case, I have Ewemon to thank for sticking CS up here.

This is an outstanding album especially side2. Well worth tracking down on vinyl / cd or what ever other way you buy / find  your music. Includes a brilliant version of Wade In The Water plus the Donald Byrd title track.

 
HARVEY MANDEL Cristo Redentor (1968 UK first issue vinyl . 

Henry Purcell - The Indian queen.

sjbabbey posted:

Kevin-W posted:

Led Zep, Deus Ex Machina, a lavish new bootleg - released last week - from those insane people at Empress Valley. The March 21 show from the '75 tour (Seattle) in audience and ex ual soundboard. Remarkable stuff.  Great version of "The Crunge" with some incredible JPJ bass playing.

Kevin,

Is there any improvement in sound quality over the EV "Dinosaurs in Motion" release?

I'm assuming that the 8 CD release includes both the Soundboard and Audience masters of the 21st March date and that the 14 CD version adds the 2 masters for the 17th March gig. Is this correct?

Hi SJ

I haven't listened to Dinosaurs In Motion for yonks, but I'm pretty sure it is an upgrade.

You're correct - the 8-CD version contains the 21st March gig in both soundboard and audience versions; the 14-CD set contains SBD and AUDs of the 17th.

evemon posted:

This after seeing 'evemon' post above. Ann Peebes 1974 album  I Can't Stand The Rain.

My copy is a 180g AAA reissue from Pure Pleasure Records and sounds fantastic.

This after seeing Tony 2011 post a few pages back . @  Tony  Its my opinion that we do not see enough Blodwin Pig posted on here.  Hope you are having a good summer T  G

Who Will Save The World? (Original 1972 Vinyl.

UK vinyl first pressing. Prompted by Tony2011's playlist yesterday...

Ill start with this. 16/44.1 WAV

Followed by this 16/44.1 WAV. 

Quite nice..

Tony2011 posted:

1970 - vinyl - U.K. First pressing...

Might as well play this one. I know  Steve is a fan of the band and Mike (MDS) in particular loves this album. Great  minds think alike!

Oh, yes. And Split.

Joining in the CS love fest.

A couple of officially recorded live shows from his 2016 tour not due for release.

Quad 33 posted:

evemon posted:

 

This after seeing 'evemon' post above. Ann Peebes 1974 album  I Can't Stand The Rain.

My copy is a 180g AAA reissue from Pure Pleasure Records and sounds fantastic.

 

Was watching a film that used one of the trax off the album so it prompted me to pull my copy out and play it.

Cannonball Adderley (with Bill Evans) - Know what I mean.

Very nice jazz.

Fancied this next. 24/96 WAV

Interesting, however not something I will play on an ongoing base as it is less close to my style. Still enjoying Jack's drumming however...

Quad 33 posted:

This after seeing Tony 2011 post a few pages back . @  Tony  Its my opinion that we do not see enough Blodwin Pig posted on here.  Hope you are having a good summer T  G

Who Will Save The World? (Original 1972 Vinyl.

My first concert to see the 'hogs was at the old Liverpool Stadium on their tour in support of this album. Needless to say they played all the standout tracks from "Split" too. Fantastic gig.

If I recall correctly this album marked their move from the old Liberty label to United Artists.

All these LZ posts. Had to do it.

24/96 WAV

think I'll play first 3 albums  I do love the Zep!

Saw these guys at North Sea Jazz. Great refined playing, absolutely recommended....

All about Jazz review

Rogier Telderman Trio: Contours

Bruce Lindsay By BRUCE LINDSAY
January 8, 2015
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Rogier Telderman Trio: Contours The debut recording from Holland's Rogier Telderman Trio, Contours features nine of the pianist's original compositions. In partnership with Guus Bakker on bass and Tuur Moens on drums, Telderman has crafted an album notable for its varied musical and emotional range as well as for its excellent musicianship.

Telderman's writing is melodic and lyrical but with an added edge when the mood of the piece requires it. He's jazz-influenced certainly, but classical, ambient and rock influences also find their places in his writing—there's a more soulful side to his work too, as evidenced by his writing and playing in the superb Dutch band Melphi.

There's nothing too wild on Contours, too raucous or out-of-control. There's plenty of upbeat positivity, however, as well as a selection of more measured compositions. "Skippy Mash" (great title) does indeed skip. It bounces too, thanks to Bakker's bass line. "Minor Conspiracy" is reminiscent of another European piano trio, Phronesis, in its relaxed yet irresistible groove and melody. "On A Tuesday" grabs the attention from the off—an odd mix of Telderman's repetitive rhythm, Bakker's arco bass and Moens' emphatic drumming gives way to a sweeter section dominated by Telderman's piano melody. "Slippers" is another tune that focuses on the groove—this time it's mostly from Telderman's emphatic left hand. "Song For AC" centers on its pretty melody but Bakker punctuates the tune with some strong, punchy, bass notes.

Of the gentler tunes "Sketch" is a graceful, melancholy, piece—Bakker's bass is a key factor in establishing the mood while the interplay between all three men is graceful and intricate. "Goodbye, Monsieur Belkin" is blessed with a beautiful melody, coupled with a degree of tension (for which Moens can take much of the credit) that gives it added drama. "Strange Place"—at just over eight minutes, the album's longest tune—is Telderman's most cinematic composition. An expansive number that seems to give the trio the most scope for improvisation, it appears to be heading for the album's most energetic and explosive ending before a sudden shift in tempo and mood leads to a calmer close.

Contours finishes with "Waltz," a slow and lovely tune that's notable for the restrained playing of all three musicians. It's a beautiful finale to an impressive debut album from the Rogier Telderman Trio.
Track Listing: Goodbye, Monsieur Belkin; On A Tuesday; Minor Conspiracy; Sketch; Strange Place; Song For AC; Slippers; Skippy Mash; Waltz.

An early Tharaud (2006) playing Schubert's "Six Moments Musicaux"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nELaUL6jHEE