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;
(1965)
I don't know why the Naim app is no longer showing the bit rate? This is 24/192.
Pink Floyd
Wish You Were Here - 24/96
- 1 Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts I–V
- 2 Welcome to the Machine
- 3 Have a Cigar
- 4 Wish You Were Here
- 5 Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts VI–IX
Edward
The Naim app continues to be flakey and is now denying the existence of this album in my library, resorted to Tidal but why should I have to?
Tony2011 posted:
1967 - vinyl - U.K. First pressing - mono...
Lovely Tony, and just the fifty years old...
After that spiffing "new" album Hitchhiker I'm in the mood for some more Neil. UK first press vinyl:
Pink Floyd
The Dark Side of The Moon - 24/96
1: Speak to Me
2: Breathe
3: On The Run
4: Time
5: The Great Gig in the Sky
6: Money
7: Us and Them
8: Any Colour You Like
9: Brain Damage
10: Eclipse
Edward
Joining Kevin and happily "the app" sees it too.
On original vinyl (with cover signed by the band)
Why? Friday night post-work chill out. (Beer shortly too...)
steve
On Vinyl
Paper Plane posted:On original vinyl (with cover signed by the band)
Why? Friday night post-work chill out. (Beer shortly too...)
steve
Hmm, very strongly tempted but it could make for a long night...
Isabelle Faust's approach to the Mendelssohn concerto is at once period instrument and thoroughly modern, and the result is fascinating and frankly at times hard on the ears - beauty of tone and melancholy are way down the list of priorities. I think that ultimately, too much of what is good about the work is lost. Heras-Casado is one of today's most interesting conductors on the scene and his Mendelssohn cycle promises to become a landmark (only the 1st is still to come). Overall, however, not recommended.
Cheers
EJ
First spin of new vinyl. Cheaper than the CD on the River 
Pink Floyd
The Division Bell - 24/96
01. Cluster one
02. What do you want from me
03. Poles apart
04. Marooned
05. A great day for freedom
06. Wearing the inside out
07. Take it back
08. Coming back to life
09. Keep talking
10. Lost for words
11. High hopes
Edward
1st spin of the new album.....
Roger WATERS
In the Flesh - 24/44.1
1. In the Flesh
2. The Happiest Days Of Our Lives
3. Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2
4. Mother
5. Get Your Filthy Hands Off My Desert
6. Southhampton Dock
7. Pigs On The Wing, Part 1
8. Dogs
9. Welcome To The Machine
10. Wish You Were Here
11. Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-8
12. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
13. Breathe (In The Air)
14. Time
15. Money
16. Pros and Cons Of Hitch Hiking Part 11
17. The Bravery of Being Out of Range
18. Perfect Sense, Pt. 1-2
19. It's a Miracle
20. Amused to Death
21. Brain Damage
22. Eclipse (It's A Miracle)
23. Comfortably Numb
24. Each Small Candle
Edward
A Friday afternoon interplay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXjprkxaEMg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNX5oP_AlNU
On triple vinyl...
On 45rpm vinyl...
Kevin-W posted:After that spiffing "new" album Hitchhiker I'm in the mood for some more Neil. UK first press vinyl:
One of my all-time favorites. Summer of 1979. Saw the movie before hearing the album. It was my second date (and first movie date) with the young lady who later agreed to become Mrs. Hook. 
Excellent live version of Stiletto on this 4 song EP
This CD was recorded live at the Greenwich Village bar that, for 25 years, showcased the best jazz pianists in the world. The atmosphere was relaxed and intimate, the audience hip and respectful; this collection reflects that history as it reveals three veteran masters at their best.
Why? Because it's still great.
One of the rare releases from Zimerman.
Fine, will listen it with the FOCAL ELEAR I'm testing beside the AKG 812K