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

Oasis. Definitely Maybe. On original CD from 1994. First listen. The popular tracks are very good and I understand their acclaim. Overall though, it plays as a very hard-driving and loud, if not noisy album. I suppose the cockney works in that regard.

I can't help but wonder if Oasis isn't the Brit equivalent of the American band R.E.M.; extremely popular in their time, but drug use and internal band conflict took their toll.  And what is the lasting legacy of either band today? Bright novas that faded fast.

very enjoyable listening early morning.

and now

Giulini/CSO: Beethoven Sym7 - 71 rec.

Lyrical but at times sounds a bit sat on wit less. This does not surpass my fave Cantelli set.

During workout...

Now Playing......

Mary Black - Babes in the Wood

Something a little soothing this morning to start the day.......

Now playing.......

Stefano Bollani- O Que Sera

Stefano Bollani (pino), Hamilton de Holanda (bandolim)

Exploration of the ECM Catalogue continues.......

Note from ECM Records Website: Italy’s creative piano virtuoso Stefano Bollani meets Hamilton de Holanda, Brazil’s peerless master of the bandolim, the 10-string mandolin. O que será is a summery celebration of the joy of music-making, radiating an irresistible enthusiasm, and raising the bar for trans-idiomatic instrumental interaction. Bollani, acknowledged as one of the most prodigiously-gifted soloists of jazz, is matched every step of the way here by de Holanda, and the exchanges between the musicians are frequently breathtaking. Repertoire draws upon the rich heritage of South American music – including Jobim, Piazzolla, Chico Buarque, Baden Powell, Ernesto Nazareth and more, plus original compositions by the protagonists. O que será was recorded live in Antwerp in last August before an audibly-delighted audience at the Jazz Middelheim Festival.

Some lovely playing on this ripped CD

James Morrison (t), Marian Petrescu (p)

Super CD - particularly like 1st track

Now Playing......

Gina Chavez - Up.Rooted

A very nice album, a great voice and music.....

Streaming from NAS..................

A sample of three songs of Gina's songs can be found on the NPR Tiny Desk here:

From: FELIX CONTRERAS

Much has happened for Gina Chavez since I first saw her at an unofficial SXSW showcase about five years ago: two albums, fan and industry recognition, this year's Austin Music Award for Austin Musician Of The Year. Chavez's music has developed over the years, just as it should.

What hasn't changed is the intense openness and warmth of her performances. From that hot spring afternoon in Austin to this recent Tiny Desk Concert, it always feels as if she's performing just for me. And, of course, you get the sense that everyone else in the audience feels the same. See for yourself, and if you don't know her already, I dare you to walk away and not become a fan.

Set List

• "Fire Water"
• "Miles De Millas"
• "Siete-D"

On CD:-

Lee Ann Womack - The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone

The Doors

The Doors - 24/96

Edward

Now Playing.......

Bruce Hornsby - Intersections [1985 - 2005]

A mention from JEROEN20 above peaked my interest and giving volume one of this four volume set a spin

Streaming on TIDAL.......

The opening track transition as mentioned by JEROEN20 above is wonderful. Bruce certainly can tickle that ivory......

  Ali Farka Toure - Savane.

  Trying to inject some sunshine into what has been a freezing, snowy, North Yorks. day.

  Final album from the, sadly missed, King of the Desert Blues ............ surely one of his best albums, and a fitting epitaph.

The Stranglers 

The Stranglers Greatest Hits 1977-1990 - CD Rip

Edward

Original vinyl

Why? It's Kate.

Amarok, Hunt. Tidal.

Polish Prog just keeps giving, this album is superb. 

“space/progressive rock/ambient/folk/trip hop”

Ruby Hughes accompanied by cello and lute, in a programme that focuses on 16th century's preoccupation with mournful gloominess. One of this year's candidates for record of the year.

Cheers

EJ

dave marshall posted:

  Ali Farka Toure - Savane.

  Trying to inject some sunshine into what has been a freezing, snowy, North Yorks. day.

  Final album from the, sadly missed, King of the Desert Blues ............ surely one of his best albums, and a fitting epitaph.

I was flipping through the car's iPod on the way back from my dealer at lunchtime and alighted on AFT and this album. It did help to brighten the day

Original vinyl

Why? Sort of follows the divine Kate but a bit more witchy.

steve

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston - 24/96

Edward

Tidal...

  Rough Guide to the Music of the Sahara.

  Staying with the desert blues vibe, this compilation from the folks at Rough Guides is a great introduction to anyone unfamiliar with 

  the genre.