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

Rodney Crowell  -  "Tarpaper Sky"  (2014)

1990s double vinyl. Recorded live at Carnegie Hall in '74. Heavy!

Sebastian Knauer - Haydn piano concertos

From allmusic.com:

In light of the esteem with which we look upon the works of Haydn, it's somewhat surprising how few genres receive this attention. Haydn's contributions and historical importance in the genres of the symphony and string quartet are undeniable, but they certainly are not the only ensembles for which Haydn wrote. His piano concertos, for example, are just as polished, refined, and mature as his more famous genres, and just as likely to have influenced Beethoven and countless others. This Naxos album gives listeners a welcomed opportunity to hear the Third, Fourth, Ninth (whose authorship is somewhat questionable), and Eleventh concertos. Performed by pianist Sebastian Knauer with the Cologne Chamber Orchestra under Helmut Müller-Brühl, these recordings are everything listeners could ask for in a commanding and energetic interpretation of Haydn. Knauer's playing is elegant and graceful in the extreme, with even the most nimble passagework tossed off with total ease; the middle movements of each concerto are given a tremendous sense of spaciousness. Cadenzas, written by Knauer in each instance, are completely in line with the temperament and sensibility of Haydn's writing. The Cologne Chamber Orchestra matches the clarity and refinement of Knauer's playing every step of the way; the ensemble and interplay between soloist and orchestra is pleasingly seamless.

Now playing.......

Steve Tilston - An Acoustic Confusion 

........a mention from a fellow traveler, so taking Steve out for a spin.

Solomon -The Master Pianist- plays Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Grieg, Schumann, Liszt and Scriabin

I was inspired to buy this box set on the River by listening to a mono LP of his Beethoven concertos 1 and 2. I am not disappointed by the CDs. Even to my ears he provides lyrical interpretations of everything he plays. He offers you truly exciting interpretations that make you able to understand the music as a whole. This is a rare gift. He does this through the variation of speed he plays and his amazing control of touch on the keys providing vital subtlety, dynamism and colour. As Stephen Plaistow puts it "The ability to sustain sustain slow tempos and long spans of quiet sound with an ineluctable forward movement and acuteness of expression were very much part of his armoury and often remarked upon. But it was the core of the music that he sought and illuminated." He sets the benchmark even with these mono recording (after WW2 upto his stroke 1956) that others can only hope to equal musically (hopefully with better recording quality). 

Incredible VFM and worth having to compare with the work of others.

Phil

Blue Note Singles collection, 5 cd rip.

Keith Urban  -  "Ripcord"  (2016)

James Blood Ulmer, Rodolphe Burger & Meteor band - Blood & Burger Guitar Music. CD-rip

Shannon McNally  -  "Black Irish"  (2017)

It seems appropriate to play this right now because of all the rain we keep having. Currently listening to Santana on side 3.

top of the pile:

Natalia Zukerman  -  "Only One"  (2006)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJQEE8_eoX4

Fine for a Friday after Five.

G

I like what I hear. Warm sound..

(1976)

From a fine sounding 1990 Warner Bros. CD, something from The 'Tops to kick off the evening. 

I was putting another album back in the rack when I came upon this. I'd forgotten I had this LP. It's such a joyful performance and brings a smile to my face. Good sound too.

Gianluigi Mazzorana posted:

seakayaker posted:

Now Playing......

James McMurtry - Candyland

Following the recommendation/mention and taking James out for another spin.....

You can't go wrong

I agree with that Gianluigi, just dig into all of James Mc's albums

In the streets at night
In suburbs of cities with no name
Is this destruction or just quiet protest
Against loneliness

To die by your side, what a heavenly way to die..

(1981)

Because I needed another hit. 

The Beatles

Abbey Road - CD Rip

1. Come Together
2. Something
3. Maxwell's Silver Hammer
4. Oh! Darling
5. Octopus's Garden
6. I Want You (She's So Heavy)
7. Here Comes the Sun
8. Because
9. You Never Give Me Your Money
10. Sun King
11. Mean Mr. Mustard
12. Polythene Pam
13. She Came in Through the Bathroom Window
14. Golden Slumbers
15. Carry That Weight
16. The End
17. Her Majesty

Edward

A nice collection....

Came out today, good

Just finishing......

Fink -Resurgam

I enjoyed this new release and will have to give it another spin later this evening. Very nice!