Music Room
Today I had the distinct pleasure of listening to Charles Mackerras’ 1997 recording of Janacek’s Kat’a Kabanova, with the great Gabriela Benackova in the title role. Yes, she’s too old too play the part, and yes her voice has...
Following live8, I was moved to rectify what for a while had felt like something of a gaping hole in my cd collection and pick up a couple of discs by The Who. I duly picked up Who's Next and Live at Leeds.Now, while I very much enjoyed Who's Next, in...
In the last couple of weeks, "One is the loneliest number" featured on the TV programme 'House' (Ch5).I recognise the song, and felt sure I'd listened to it on a recent freebie compilation CD, but then couldn't find it.So, two questions...1. Who's the...
AM has died Monday, the 25th July, 2005. I'll miss this great trombone player, who has brought whole new aspects and techniques to trombone playing, and at the same time been the most unassuming person in every context he appeared in. Have seen him in...
Have just been going through a new batch of Led Zep bootlegs. Of particular note are "Sgt Page's Badgeholder's Band" (LA Forum 1977) which features Keith Moon joining Bonzo on "Moby Dick" and "Rock & Roll" - they make quite a racket, as you can imagine. Also interesting is "Deep Throat III", a recording of the third night of their LA Forum residency in 1975. The show is introduced by Linda Lovelace (hence the title) and it contains a version of "Dazed & Confused" which is - wait for it - 46...
Just a quick question.Im not looking for what you are listening to at the mo, but what music styles anyone listens too? CLassical, Jazz, etc.I am mainly into obscure chill out and electronic/dancey type stuff.Regards Jason.
Anyone here heard Off Planet, by Dogstar Poets (ex-Jade Warrior)? I'd like a second (and third, and fourth) opinion before I order...
When I found this set for an unbelievably low price (about $18 for 10 discs) at HMV Japan, I figured I should give it a try. First, this would serve as a test of HMV’s service, something I thought worthwhile since HMV Japan has a number of tasty...
How to follow up the bomb that is Anne Øland’s cycle? Up until now I’ve avoided Vladimir Ashkenazy for a couple reasons. First, I was warned away from his Beethoven from a couple acquaintances. While not horrible they assured me,...
Anyone listened to Eno's new album, 'Another Day on Earth'?Its a lot more commercial than his ambient stuff, but very good for all that.
I have been given a copy of Fitness to Practice by the Amateur Transplants. A sort of '00s version of Baron Knights with a medical twist. NOT suitable for playing in front of young children and grandparents. The a track about a wonder drug...
Hi,Our small town is about to lose it's last record shop. Where should I look to buy on the net?How about for HDCD - never seen one!Best WIshes.BB
Hi all,I've had an e-mail out of the blue from an old mate of mine. He remembers a listening session round mine (years ago) and wants to buy some music we were listening to. I haven't a bloody clue, but from the information provided can anyone suggest...
I've always loved the music on the Boz Skaggs album "Silk Degrees". However, the CD version has always sounded way too laid back to me. It seems muddled as if the musicians are performing behind a thick curtain. It has sounded that way with all my...
I just hooked up the multichannel outputs on my DVD5. I just played Eagles "Hotel California" and Fleetwood Mac "Rumours". The sound quality was outstanding! DVD-A (at least on these disks) blows away the sound from CD's (and the sound of CD's on the...
wot, no one watching/Listening? Watched Die Walküre last night - slightly odd watching them sing there souls out in regular(ish) duds and no props, but thought it worked pretty well. Well enough to watch acts one and two anyway, too tired for the...
I'm interested to know what's NEW out there in the world of Jazz. I've been trying to buy works by newer (and younger) jazz artists and have come up with some interesting stuff. Here are three that I'll rave about:Brad Mehldau, Pianist/Composer --...
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FAO Todd, or any other forum Beethoven experts.I recently picked up this set (it was only £13 in hmv, so I could hardly say no). And fascinating it is too.Anyway, I was listening to the 4th concerto and couldn't help noticing the cadenza in the...
I've recently bought, after a review, Jon Hopkins-Contact Note. Enjoyed it thoroughly.Anyone else heard it? I'm looking for similar CDs, Eno perhaps? RegardsGuy
Ok, Ok.I admit it.I play this. A lot. I like it.I've even bought some of the listed disc's as a consequence.There. I've come out.I feel better now.
Has anyone else noticed the similarity of this film's music to Ralph Vaughan Williams work? A different theme tune perhaps. But the similarities seemed striking to me. I kept expecting the orchestra to settle down to a gutsy rendering of the "Tallis...
Dear friends,this is one of the moments that rarely happen to me throughout a year: I've listened to Julia Fischer's interpretation of JS Bach's (very much loved) Partita #2, and was simply knocked down. Completely. For a very long time, it hadn't...
OK I've been listening to these guys pretty much all week.. so other than the usual Amazon "people who brought" links.. any tips on similar stuff that I might like?cheers,Paul
This is a great band,no?plenty of atmosphere!The singer has a great voice.Now they have launch new stuff with the name"Perfect Circle"