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Hi all. I've been a registered member of this forum since before it was this forum, and can get misty-eyed about the old conference with the best of them, so I hope this isn't construed as spam. About a year ago I started doing home recording, and a...

<rant>I'm a big fan of sacred choral music, and whilst not huge fan of the saxophone don't mind it in small doses. However, I never thought the 2 would appear together.I listen to Classic FM at work, which often has some nice music on, although...

Thanks to auntie Rasher - I am reminded of what a great band SAHB were - saw them back in 74 or 75 (hazy) and again a year later (75 or 76!) and again a couple of years later without Alex. I then went to see Alex with his new band (in Tolworth if I...

Capitol in the States are releasing four US Beatles albums on CD for the first time.The albums are: Meet The BeatlesThe Beatles' Second AlbumSomething NewBeatles 66Release date is 16th November. Presented in mono and stereo. No idea what the sound...

HiWhile listening to Maria Carey on the radio I had a thought that kept nagging at me.Why is that pop stars of both sexes often sing as high as they can? Often beyond their natural range. The odd thing is that natural comparisons with similarly high...

I´ve bought her last cd . Very nice indeed with lyrics and music from P.J.Harvey!MY system : Naim Nait 5 amplifier,Naim cd 5 /FC2,Epos M 15 speakers,Naca5/SolidSteel

Did anyone watch this programme last night? The idea is that each week a panel of 'experts' select a shortlist of 10 artists from each decade who the public nominate for inclusion into the UK Music Hall of Fame.Yesterday's ten were Oasis, Blur, Robbie...

Is Supertramp harsh sounding or is it just me (or my setup)?I listen mostly to baroque and classical music. But my wife has some seventies LP's that I dip into now and again. I have been putting Supertramp's "Even in the Quietest Moments", and "Crime...

1. "Tonight", the Raspberries2. "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere", the Who3. "Afterglow", the Small Faces 4. "Do Ya", the Move5. "No Matter What", Badfinger6. "Surrender", Cheap Trick7. "It Won't Be Long", the Beatles (gotta have one at least!)8. "September...

Listening to the dreadful Robbie Williams single "Radio", it is grating me more and more because I can't remember what it sounds exactly the same as from the early 80's (I think), please put me out of my misery.thanks

It has been universally panned but as a fan I bought it anyway. Overall I think the reviews are a bit harsh, it is not up there with their best but still a fine record. What do you think?

My son is getting into jazz guitar and was picking my brain for stuff to listen to. I've got a reasonable collection of things but all pretty straightforward: From the old school: Charlie Christian, Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Grant...

I was astonished that1. the search function was working2. nobody had ever posted about this 5 CD boxPretty much lofi product in terms of overall recording quality. Beware, audophiles ! But...What a testimony of a music making person ! I have...

I've played the sampler CD off Octobers Hi-Fi choice a few times and think I'm going to take advantage of the fiver-a-cd offer on the following - Track 5 - Dominic Miller & Neil Stacey Track 6 - Jim Lampi Track 8 - Neil Stacey Group I can't say I've ever deliberately set out to listen to that type of music but I like what I heard on the CD, anyone got any suggestions for more? cheers, Paul

PAT METHENY GROUP The Way Up CD and World Tour Performance & Ticket Information The new record by the Pat Metheny Group is called "The Way Up" and is due in stores January 2005 on Nonesuch Records. "The Way Up" is a single continuous 68 minute composition written by guitarist Metheny and longtime collaborator/pianist Lyle Mays to feature the latest PMG lineup; Pat Metheny - acoustic, electric, synth and slide guitars Lyle Mays - acoustic piano, keyboards Steve Rodby - acoustic and electric...

Went to see Bill Nelson last night at the Irish Centre in Leeds. He was superb and is still a master of the guitar. He brought back the glory days from the 70s with Axe Victim, Futurama ans Sunburst Finish to name but a few. If you get the chance to...

I was running up my mountain today listening to Elliot Smith's "Figure 8" through my iPod and my embarrassing headphones and as I was listening to him (RIP) sing "don’t go home Angeline - stay with me" on the track "In the lost and found" it...

Hi,Since about a year I am exploring the jazz genre after being into rock and symfo for about 20 years. I bought 2 dozen of CDs and LPs and I cannot say that I like a lot. My favorite jazz record is (i know it is not original to mention this one) Kind...

Just ordered "the Y years" online. Including the fabulous singles "lined up" and "my spine is the bassline" amongst others.I think Shriekback was a very underrated band.Rob.

This spirited player is also worth checking out!!Giorgio SerciNew York SessionsNaimCD082Giorgio is a young, talented guitarist whose mastery of the guitar is evident in this debut release on The Naim Label. Featuring mainly self-penned tracks and...

ChapsI've been digging through my old LP collection and came across an album "One of those days in England (Bullinamingvase)" by Roy Harper. I've probably not played this for 15 years.I gave it a spin tonight and remembered just how much I like this...

Anyone see Rockin' Ron at the QEH last night?What a great gig, nice band, balanced set of slow stuff and rockers, and so much from the first album. Would have benen nicer in a club setting but I guess the economics of a band don't allow that. Catch...

HiWe are adding to our collection of Naim albums that are avaiable on 180gm virgin vinyl. The latest one to get the treatment is Dedicato, Antonio Forcione's first album for the label.As with all our others, the transfer was done at Abbey Road, and...

I don't want another beating so I'm going to say this quickly and then run like hell.The new Wilco is out.If you like Wilco and in particular liked YFH, but wondered if JT and co may have strayed a little too far from their alt.country roots, it's...

Surprise to some perhaps, but Focus are touring. Of course, this isn't quite the original band but actually when you look at the history, it's fairly debatable exactly which of the various line-ups should count as "definitive". At first glance, the...