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A couple of days ago, I listened to the Third Brandenburg Concerto played by a crack band of HIP musicians directed by Trevor Pinnock, newly issued on the Avie label.I have long had a quite large admiration for Pinnock as a no nonsense interpreter of...
I suppose this the modern equivalent of the Melody Maker or NME poll awards of years gone by - but what puzzles me is that with so many good modern artists around why did not a single one of them get a mention - dross after dross after dross picked up...
In order for balance ...
You may be aware, but in case you are not. EMI have re-released the classic double live "Strangers in the Night". The cat no. is 0946 3 58834 2 8. The sound is very good, much better than the first CD release and they have reverted to the original...
Sat, 24 May 2008 London, UK Royal Festival Hall 0871 663 2505Southbank CentreA special solo concert byRICHARD THOMPSON with special guest Mary GauthierAs Richard's Band gig last year at the Roundhouse was my favourite, this was a no brainer.Denis
Which box set is the best - McCabe, Buchbinder, or, dark horse, Schornsheim? McCabe Buchbinder SchornsheimAn interesting short comparison of the first two sets may be found here:ReviewWhich makes me think I would probably prefer McCabe.If anyone's...
There have been many discussions in these forums about orchestral conductors and their interpretations of the classical symphonic repertoire. Since the Naim gear we favor is very performance transparent (ie. it is revealing of what the musicians are...
Music of LifeGraeme
Just bought the Kate Nash cd, bloody good ,a bit quirky but strong effort. Good sonics. Tied with new Drive by Truckers for album of the year so far!
Apologies if this has been covered before but someone sent me this link and it made me smile http://www.stevecarter.com/albumcovers.htm
Greetings Music LoversSo it seems that the Guardian has got wrong again (as the media usually does) with their attempt at a alternative definitive list of albums to listen to before you die. So its falls to us "real" music lovers to put the record...
OK, again I seek for the best quality recording.I see theres a best of 24k gold cd on MCA out there.Anyone tell me anymore?Thanks again.P
I just caught the end of the band playing out the end of last night's 'Culture Show' on Beeb 2 over the credits.I rather liked it. Was it Moby?Ta.John.
Anyone who liked Neil Young's Chrome Dreams on CD should treat themselves to the vinyl. Its spectacular
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A fine album in my opinion but does anyone own it and if so, is it just me or does it sound like it's been recorded on a tape recorder with the recording levels too high?! Particularly towards the beginning of the CD it just sounds very distorted and...
I got their eponymous 1st album on CD about ten years ago, as 'on paper' CCR ticked many of my musical boxes. I was really disappointed & only played it a couple of times. I have been working through my CD collection since I got my new CDP to sort the true grit from the rhinestones. I gave CCR another play, & still unenjoyable but I realised this CD is a crap recording. I read the excellent CCR thread (which is here for those interested), & thanks to all who contributed to it! I got Bayou...
Hello everyone,does anyone know whatever happened to the Britannia Music co?ThanksMark.
the cd has been released i n usa with mixed opinions about the remastering. some say its no better than the last edition, others say its just a little better, be intrested to hear what people think in the uk .music still brilliant .
Dates taken from the Spooky Tooth MySpace.14 Feb 2008 19:00 Live Music Harelbeke - Harelbeke 15 Feb 2008 20:00 Downtown-Blues Club - Hamburg 16 Feb 2008 20:00 Downtown-Blues Club - Hamburg 17 Feb 2008 20:30 Boerderij - Zoetermeer 20 Feb 2008 21:00...
Hi,I just want to inform those who don't know that newer Sony music cds contain rootkit which during turned on auto play function on your pc install on your hard drive. Sony called that an action against piracy, but I don't treat myself as a pirate...
I came across a keyboard sonata by Scarlatti on a CD of solo piano recordings yesterday, and liked it very much. I was also pleased That my appreciation of the history of music is improving. When I heard the piece, I thought, "hmm, nice, kinda like a...
hi guys,hi-fi news mag this month has a vinyl special.its a jolly good read.scotty
Hello all you Vinyl lovers A new Vinyl only Audiophile record shop called Cube has opened in Lambs Conduit st WC1. The shop is selling labels such as Speakers Corner, Classic Records, Flying Dutchman, Pure Pleasure, Universal Japan and many...
..................and unfortunately its not in Newcastle but England's #2 music capital April 21stQueen Elizabeth HallLondon, UK That'll be another one I miss thenDiccus