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<drum roll> It's here! A new album from Fred, as much anticipated by some forum members."Remember the River" sees Fred in a trio setting once again, this time accompanied by musical alchemists Paul McCandless on English horn, oboe, soprano sax,...

Any one doing this? QUIZ Help with number 65 required. I know the answer but it won't say correct to it.Howard

Just to let you know that my band, SLIPPER, is playing again at The Prom, Bristol on bank holiday Monday, Jan 3rd. The 5 piece jazzy, groovy band is getting quite a following and this should be a good gig.For more info it might be best to send me...

I will be in London from January 5th until 8th. I would like to attend rock gigs (progressive, classical, hard, metal in this order of preference). Would you kindly help with suggestions?

Just curious if anyone has heard "Celtic Crossroads" by John Whelan & Friends? I think There Were Roses is an absolutely gorgeous song that I typically have to listen to at least 2 or 3 times in a row every time I hear it. The rest of the album is fantastic as well. Anyone listen to Whelan or know what his other stuff sounds like? Anyway, if you haven't heard him, but are a fan of the genre you owe it to yourself to pick up this record. Cheers, Aric Mark Twain- Dance like no one is...

I must apologise I do not have the articulation of Mr Lees, and neither do I have the forum standing to perhaps be a 'leading' voice in this area. Electronica for me has been a life changing experience. Its what actually made me sit up and buy new...

Hi,I have the opportunity to pick up a co-workers classical album collection of approximately 1500 titles. I have a listing, which shows a range of years from 1960's-80's, with the bulk in the 1970's. Labels are a wide range, but the bulk are angel,...

After visiting London yesterday, I found yet more of my regular shopping haunts have closed down. There has been a spate of closures in the last few months: Rhythm Records & the dance shop downstairs from it in Camden. Tower Records in Picadilly Circus & the other ones elsewhere. Koobla and XSF in Berwick Street. Are people not buying music anymore? Is downloading to blame? Is the music scene awaiting a new kick up the arse again? (please don't offer me Keane or that flavour of the week from...

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For a long time I've ben hunting for a copy of the out of print Decca 2xCd set titled 'Symphonies', cat no 460 440-2 with Symphonies by Franck, Magnard, Chausson and Dukas, conductor Ernest Ansermet, orchestre de la Suisse Romande. It was issued in...

Or, Bartok’s Third Piano Concerto.I’ve made no secret of my special affinity for Bartok. It was his music that got me seriously interested in “classical” music in the first place, and I have not yet tired of hearing new...

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Since I began listening to opera last September, I have had the pleaseure (and occasional displeasure) of listening to some of the most famous and popular operas, and I have also spent time listening to lesser known fare. So why not describe some of...

Most of us are familiar with comments from friends and family who aren't into Hi-Fi (and let's face it most aren't)along the lines of "What are all those black boxes for?". "Can't you hide the speakers in the wall?" "I wouldn't be able to hear the...

My thanks to Dangermouse on the "Last concert" thread for this recommendation. I just received Endless Road CD and this guy is an absolute magician. It sounds like he's got 12 hands.I play a little guitar myself and could only dream of being able to...

The Pogues albums were all released this week in the UK, remastered and with extra tracks and biography booklets etc.Anyone got these yet? Is the sound quality drastically improved over the original CDs? Generally are they worth buying if you already...

I was listening to a CD called 'Unholy Soul' but I can't find any other releases (on CD) - anyone know this group?

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i'm surprised the Magnetic Fields haven't been discussed much here, there being so many people with such fine (and catholic) tastes. if you haven't heard them, their latest album, 'i', is a great place to start; '69 Love Songs' is next - then keep...

Though not in the employ of a major record label, I'd strongly recommend this lady to you with her debut album 'Eye to the telescope'. Saw her in a Moorish club (name escapes me) in Edinburgh at festival-time this year, and she was superb - as also on...

Does anybody know of an album with Dawn singing "Shepherd's song"? I heard it on Classic FM a while ago but can't trace it anywhere!

Or: The Accidental Collection.I love Chopin’s music. That’s not really a big confession, nor is it an unusual one. Name his big works, and I’m (almost) invariably a fan. The last two sonatas, the Polonaises, the Nocturnes, the...

I know there has been sketchy digital releases of vinyl in the past (Columbia), but there is an "Audiophile" label - Venus Records of Japan - who are selling 24 bit digitally remastered vinyl. Some of these reissues are of hard to attain Jazz...

I love books about popular music, particularly about albums ("100 Great Albums of the Sixties", "Rolling Stone Album Guide"); I must commend Mojo magazine (UK) for a book I just bought entitled "The Mojo Collection (third edition)", edited by Jim...

Mmmmm! Random quotes"UK record companies are celebrating their best ever year for album sales, with a record 237 million sold in the 12 months to September""Sales of traditional 7" singles were up for the 11th quarter in a row""Music DVD sales were up...