Music Room
I'm on the tail end of trying to broaden my musical perspective. I think now, I can see where the fence is. In classical music with Beethoven, Bach, Chopin and Stravinsky with interest in Brahms, Prokofiev and Berlioz. These have many,...
I was saddened to read that George Shearing had died yesterday at the age of 91. The Shearing sound, whilst considered bland by some, was unmistakable and gained him international popularity. Probably best rembered for his own composition,...
The only set of English and French Suites I have are Glenn Gould on LP. I am tired of Gould and my turntable. I would like something that is new, preferably performed within the last 5 or 6 years, and on a cd. Something you could feel passionate about...
What happened to The Beatles re-masters on vinyl (Mono and Stereo box sets)? As it has been a couple of years since they were announced. Are they still to be released or is it never going to happen? Regards, Richard Olsen
G'day all, Just a quick line to let you know that highresaudio dot com is fully functional. Happy browsing, George
Hello. I've been given the task of finding a good instrumental version of Amazing Grace to be played at a funeral. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Paul
Went to Rasputin in Mountain View today and scored a whole pile of used CDs in the $1 to $3 range that were missing form my collection. After a bit of research on the web I decided to wash the discs with 1:1 IPA/distilled water mixture and all...
In my case, the works I love deliver more pleasure and meaning each time I listen to them. Study is rewarded with insight that keeps the flame burning.Naturally, this is not true for all classical music. But when it works, it really works.How about you?
Hi all, Some time ago I ran some recordings of La Boheme back to back, including the classic Karajan, with both Luciano Pavarotti and Mirella Freni in what could be their best recording together. This recording was newly remastered a couple of years...
I applied online to get some tickets for a group i have always wanted to see. And luckily i have a Pair for the Mermaid Theatre on thurs 3rd feb. Only one small i point i found out on the small print was that more tickets will be issued than seats....
The Black Seeds 'Cool Me Down' - A lovely song.
Just been reported on Planet Rock. He died in Spain earlier today. A fine blues guitarist lost. steve
After buying a UnitiQute plus Apple ipod touch I ripped a bunch of CDs to a WD NAS using db poweramp, no problems. Then downloaded n-Stream in order to control the Qute from the ipod, again seemed to work fine. However I see no artwork on the ipod. I...
Picked the new cd from Adele up today. Loving it! Great songs and very well recorded IMHO.Scott.
Looks like the last thread was closed for some reason: Here's the prior thread.A new disc: Continuing on with ancient liturgical works, I decided to try some Guillaume Dufay for the first time. I settled on the Pomerium recording of the Mass for St....
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I have a small collection of vinyl and have found that the last 2 records I have bought have suff marks and one had dent that had crushed the grooves flat is this very common
I have had one or two enquiries about my well being from customers of mine whom I have had the pleasure of looking after whilst at Soundcraft Hi-fi. I have been off work sick since last March and as my health had been in decline for some time I had to...
Jussi Bjoerling would have celebrated his 100th birthday today. One of the greatest tenors of the 20th century, his best years coincided with the emergence of hi-fidelity recording in the 1950s. He died tragically young at the age of 49, before he...
I've just received a standard original USA CD of the classic 1976 'Boston' album, and man, it pisses on the remaster I also have.I watched a film last night which covered a recording session of a band in a studio, and at the end the engineer said -...
Hi. Anyone using CD Wow as an online supplier of CD's or Vinyl?? I have been ordering quite a few CD's from them recently as the price point is pretty damn good compared to retail here in NZ, plus free delivery is great. Only problem is that I...
I caught Little Feat playing 'Rock and Roll Doctor' on BBC4's Guitar heroes and absolutely loved it. Any recommendations on where to start in the back catalogue (in the Lowell George years) ? Cheers James
John Barry Prendergast OBE was an English film score composer. He was best known for composing 11 James Bond soundtracks and was hugely influential on the 007 series' distinctive style. In a career spanning almost 50 years, Barry received a number of...
I know there are a few Gabriel fans here so a quick heads up. Just booked mine for Mar 23rd.
Maybe done before but here goes. Do we all have certain cds or Lps that we always listen to when demoing new kit? I have a certain albums that have followed me as I have changed from one box to another Sting / Brand New Day, Peter Gabriel/ Up,...