Music Room

I started ripping my CD collection to a NAS drive this weekend and have already encountered 2 CD's that are suffering some kind of deterioration. With about 20 done so far and 400+ to go it doesn't bode well. The edges of the CD's have areas of...

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HD Tracks just welcomed Warner Music Group to the family! Amazing titles and artists are being offered in hi-res. This just opened up a huge library of music to the world of hi-res. A pretty major move IMHO, and I hope the other labels...

We all have music that especially sounds great on our systems so much so that when we have friends over we play them and also take them with us to demo new equipment. Here's a short list of mine Genesis - Firth of FifthPeter Gabriel - Growing...

Hi all, Looking for any recommendations for good electric blues. Music that would be at home at Eric Clapton's guitar festivals for example. Thanks!

Its one album but three slabs of thick vinyl.   

I think there are some fellow Hackett fans on here.  Announced today are 4 dates in the UK in November; Tavistock, Gloucester, Manchester and Islington. More details on his own site: http://www.hackettsongs.com/tour.html Just...

My copy of Fleetwood Mac's Tusk has pretty much worn out.  I really don't know why, as I only bought it in 1980... There is supposed to be a very good remastered CD version, released in 2004, but I cannot find any new vinyl versions for...

According to an article in The Guardian today, Morrissey is without a record deal for his next album. Does Naim Edge fancy releasing it?! Steeve

I heard  her today for the first time.She had a chat with the DJ on BBC R6 then went and sat at a piano in the studio and played.Wow is all i can say,great voice.Check out her site for details and free downloads.She is liked in Canada and just...

I have seen two bands today.One i have heard off but have never listened to called the Kills.They will be getting a listen.The one i have never heard of was Warpaint.What a great all women band.A female Cure.They were brilliant imo.Has...

Some time ago (May 7th) I ordered both of these from a well known online store. I have just received an email today to say that they do not have a copy of the Classical Music book and are waiting for advice from their supplier. I have been offered the chance to cancel my order. Is it worth waiting for or is an updated version just around the corner or would I be better off purchasing a more informative book? 1 "The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings: Ninth Edition" Brian Morton; Paperback;...

Today it's my birthday, and Silvia has given me the Beatles in Mono box, which I have have been craving for for some time.While I opened the box and enjoyed the package, the choice, the bonuses (and, not lastly, the apparently greater thickness of the...

God,I feel so sorry for her.Most of you on here must of seen your tv news stations or the film on the tube by now of the first gig of her tour.Does she not have people around her that care about her?She must have some one that would of said NO YOU ARE...

'It's Been So Long' - amazing song from AM's critically Naim Edge Records debut album 'Future Sons & Daughters'. CD, LP or Hi Def download from NaimLabel.com HERE What do you guys think?

For those interested, the Guardian obit: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jun/22/mike-waterson-obituary

I have decided to investigate the music of Malcolm Arnold. I love his film scores ( I have the 2 excellent Chandos compilation CD's of his film music), and I would like to get some CD's of his concert works. I am drawn towards the...

Clarence  passed away in a Florida hospital a week after suffering a stroke. He was a force on stage , he will be missed.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13827267 

Two or three months ago I checked the value of a Robert Plant LP on fleabay, the sale price ranged from £15 - 20. I checked again over the weekend and found it now sells for £3, with a few items listed at £5 with no bids. Is second hand vinyl value seasonal or has Plant suddenly become unpopular.

I was reading something about Ricardo Villalobos today, and stumbled on some links about him working on tracks from ECM's back catalogue: "We were overjoyed to learn that Villalobos will be working with Max Loderbauer of the Moritz Von Oswald Trio in...

I recently heard Weather Report on 6 Music and was blown away by them. Which is the best album(s) to get started with them, please?

lazy afternoon got this album couple days ago very simla to Anita baker this artist highly recommend by me.

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I think this may deserve a thread on its own. Follow up to 'Emma/Blood Bank' now being streamed at NPR All Songs first Listen. Dense, atmospheric and rather beautiful. His voice seems to have receded into the landscape rather than telling a story...

Dear all, One of the best classical music concerts I ever attended was a performance of Brahms' first symphony, by the Rotterdam Philharmonic directed by the visiting Simon Rattle, a couple of years ago. They went for a big but fastish...