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As it sit here typing this I have Keith Jarrett's Kyoto concert from the 'Sun Bear Concerts' set playing in the background ... I appreciate the technical and improvisational skills of Keith Jarrett. He is without doubt a master musician. I just need...

GENISIS SECONDS OUTPicked up a mint copy today on vinyl

There is a proper procedure for taking advantage of any investment.Music, for example. Buying music is an investment.To get the maximum you mustLISTEN TO IT FOR THE FIRST TIME UNDER OPTIMUM CONDITIONS.Not in your car or on a portable player through a...

I have enjoyed 'Canterbury' music ever since I heard John Peel play Soft Machine's 'Slightly All The Time' on his radio show just prior to the release of the 'Third' album. I wondered if any other members of the forum were into 'Canterbury' music and...

For those who are interested, I just got an email from B&W Society of Sound announcing that 24 bit FLAC download of Scratch My Back was available for download to members. Enjoy D

One of the most original and talented singer songwriters ever to walk this planet was, IMHO, Don Van Vliet .... but what do think was the Captain's greatest elpee? Was it his wonderful debut Safe As Milk with Ry Cooder with its blues slant coupled...

The National Trust are considering doing something to save Abbey Road studios.They are inviting public comment and indications of support. Please go to their website to indicate your support:http://www.nationaltrust.org.u...bey-road-studios.htmThank...

Hi all,I was in a conversation with the father of an musician who records albums and apparently the power of technology the domestic consumer uses is of sufficient power to replicate a recording studio.Obviously classic places like Abbey Road can have...

Hi all.I am (yet again) feeling a need to discover jazz. I have tried before, but....Is there such a thing as jazz with pace? Some funky stuff? Perhaps with a sizzlin' Sax?I know there are a lot of Jazz people populate this forum so I know that...

I have been thinking about trying my luck with some classical and opera records for my collection. I have none at the moment. I'm a complete newbie and have absolutely no idea what to go for so I really need some good ideas.I'm getting a "new"...

We all now about the (very British) concept of a National Treasure - Judi Dench, David Attenborough, Twiggy and the like. The main criteria for being a National Treasure are:*You are very good at what you do*You are admired/popular*You are...

Listening to the latest Joanna Newson disc, Have on on me, very interesting, more accessable than her second offering. Some wonderful arrangements here too.

Which 10 albums would you recommend for a Zappa-newbie? I have: Frank Zappa - 200 motels Frank Zappa - Apostrophe - [Au20 Mastering] Frank Zappa - Joe's Garage Acts I, II & III - CD1 Frank Zappa - Lather (3CD) Frank Zappa - Mystery box 10 CD Frank Zappa - One Size Fits All [Au20 Mastering] Frank Zappa - Sheik Yerbouti [24bit 96khz] Frank Zappa - The Lost Episodes Frank Zappa - Freak out Other recommendations?

So what is your most favourite album by the amazing Mary Chapin Carpenter? Hometown Girl Released: 30 July 1987State of the Heart Released: 13 June 1989Shooting Straight in the Dark Released: 9 October 1990Come On Come On Released: 30 June 1992Stones...

I'd like to start exploring ECM albums, having seen several mentioned on the forum.Any pointers to good ones and where to start?CheersGraham

Could anyone help with one (or preferably two) Spotify invites? I'm attempting to get both my daughters up and running to help broaden their tastes in music.Please email me at y.based at gmail dot comThanks

Hi,I see Radio 6 are doing this so I thought it would be interesting to discuss it here. Who do you think would be good for the opening ceremony?I see Muse are keen. I think they would suit the sense of occasion and the spectacle. Yes, George we know...

Don't know if everyone will agree but when I played this small sample of music it amazed me how different and good they sounded on a 202/200 NickelBack - All the right reasons (album name) Follow you home. The guitars are amazing.50 Cent - In da club...

I’ll confess to not being a big fan of Rachmaninoff. I enjoy a few works, and among the piano concertos I do have a soft spot for the second, and generally the mushier the reading, the happier I am. But every once in a while I try something...

A live version of Motherland. Here End of programme approx 92 minutes.Thanks Glen.

Sad news - Larry Cassidy, leader of the criminally underrated Section 25 (one of Factory's best bands), has passed away.Met him a few times, liked to play at being a bit of a miserable old sod, but he was fine. Great music - check out their official...

Hello,A friend jotted down an introductory list of classical works, but nothing re performances and pressings/transfers. If I may, I'd like to pick your brains, one piece of work per post -Schubert 'Trout' QuintetA search has led to performances by...

Can you please help me decide which early Genesis albums to buy? I have recently got into Peter Gabriels' early solo work, no.1 & 3 albums and was wondering what he was like when he was with Genesis. Are there any good ones to start with? I am thinking of getting 'Seconds Out-Live' and 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway'. The latter I have found as a 200g classic reissue, is it worth the extra money? Thanks in advance..

As much as I dislike the dissection of music threads, this question raised it's head again in the Mary Chapin Carpenter thread.Why does one person get this artist/style, and some get another artist/style? It's not having similar tastes, as Lontano,...

Dear All,I'm thinking about getting one of the Beatles remastered boxes and wondering if it should be the stereo or the mono one.I'm inclined towards the mono as; I believe it's the only way I'll ever get mono Beatles CDs,some of the albums are...