Music Room

I bought the 'new' Brian Wilson Smile album yesterday and to be honest I am a bit wary as to what to expect. I will have a good listen to it tonight but I am expecting to be underwhelmed, re-recording old Beachboys songs just seems not right to me?

I went to see John Martyn yesterday evening in York and, although enjoyable, it was somewhat disappointing. To put it bluntly, he was completely pissed (you could hardly make out what he was saying between songs) and his set was rather strange. I...

Okay folks - I just picked up a used copy of Joe Jackson/Graham Maby/Gary Burke - Live in New York (2000). Aside from Night and Day, what else should I consider owning from JJ?Cheers,M

Has anyone else listened to this album A LOT and found themselves being pulled in and deeply moved by the experience ? Is it his best album ? Who cares ? This is much more than music.

My girlfriends father wants a nice neat all in one hifi unit for his office, but he said it must have a CD, radio & record player. Now he's seen one in the radio times or something for around £150-200, and it looks like a useless retro wooden thing!...

Saw her at King's colledge last night with support from Chilly Gonzales.A fire alarm and gig evacuation mid set did not stop this from being a brilliant night. She has a tremendous voice and comes across really well live. If you have the album then...

Recently watched a one-hour documentary on arte, a French-German channel, called "Abdullah Ibrahim – A Struggle for Love" and was very impressed, both by the man and the music.I'd like to get one or two albums of his music. Prefer recent to old,...

We currently have a special offer on Naim CDs for Christmas.Any True Stereo recorded album is £10 between now and 22nd December, although last date for ordering in time for Christmas is 20th December.We also have a very limited number of copies...

I had the pleasure of seeing Sir Charles Mackerras conducting the CBSO at Symphony Hall last night (Ravel: La Valse and Sheherazade and Berlioz: Syphonie Fantastique)During the performance he was so animated that he knocked his own glasses off. They...

Hello everyone,I've been getting into this guy's music lately, even though he is about a decade old. Sort of an acoustic pop thing. Perhaps his track that tends to get the most radio play (what little it is) is a cover of Peter Gabriel's "In Your...

Hello,Anybody heard her new CD? Reto

Hi,The third gathering of the Cymbiosis appreciation society took place at Roger Polls last night. Good wine and food was enjoyed (thanks Annette!) together with some interesting choices of music!Roger deployed the home cinema room, which drew several...

AllAm getting married in December.It is the second time around for both of us, so we are doing a small thing, just immediate family.It will be more a nice Dinner with a quick ceremony than the traditional ceremony, dinner, dance / piss-up.We will have...

I found some interesting Shockwaves of Beatles classics. Pretty big downloads, for those of you not on fast connections. Tomorrow Never KnowsCome TogetherI Feel Fine

Friday BBC4 21-22.00 Sam Cooke - Legend, "award winning documentary" blah blah blah. Might give this a go as I dont really know his stuff!Martin

HiIn the past I have owned some recordings which were poor untill I bought Axis:Bold as Love .Would like to expand my Hendrix collection but want good recordings only. Colin

Well ?I stayed up all the day, videotaped it all and longed for the day I could buy it "properly".I have also made the decision to send the purchase cost to the charity as well to ensure an additional benefit other than the VAT "break".20 years on and...

Hi all,I need help in indentifing a famous classical choral piece that has been used in countless movies, commericals, sporting events etc. I'm afraid I have no idea on the composer. In fact, I really can't offer much in the way of possibilities. The...

Any advice about which record cleaning machine I should purchase?Is the Moth kit at around £250 good value or do I need to spend more to get something that really does the job well?I'm not looking to clean more than 50 records per year I guess,...

If h4rdc0r3!!!11 Rammstein is your thing, I reckon this video is just the ticket.Definite Berlin Fritz feel about it.

I subscribe to and visit the important XTC sites (Idea, Chalkhills etc.); but I was wondering if any of you (who may be more privy than I, or perhaps Swindon "old town" residents) have any idea if Andy & Colin are working an another 'proper' XTC studio album? Starved For Excellence In Seattle

Has anyone seen this, what is it like? It seems pretty costly ($175 in one place I found on the web). On the other hand it would be interesting to see what he has to say.Nick

If anyone's interested:The first concert by a new, good quality amateur orchestra called 'City Ensemble' is taking place on 20th November at the University Music Department Concert Hall, Corbett Road, Cardiff.Programme is:Burtch: Celebration...

another one bites the dust

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