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hermPosted: 21 May 2003Last Updated: 20 October 2003
three Rubinstein recordingsI have always loved Chopin's Nocturnes. Perhaps they are not as innovative as the Scherzos, the Preludes and the Etudes - arguably the most consistently brilliant works Chopin composed, but I'm sure if Chopin had composed...
jaydPosted: 09 October 2003Last Updated: 20 October 2003
A collection of contemporary Beatles covers. Any opinions?I'm particularly interested in the Stereophonics version of "Don't Let Me Down". I was in Starbucks and a rather acoustic-y version of this song was playing; the clerk said it was...
ErikLPosted: 02 October 2003Last Updated: 20 October 2003
Or anywhere else on any other day?I'm curious, as they'll be here Nov-11 and I wonder how they sound live. Thanks.
Tim JonesPosted: 17 October 2003Last Updated: 20 October 2003
Being a big Wire and Gang of Four fan, ZZ Top don't usually feature very highly on my musical radar, but I heard "La Grange" the other week and reminisced briefly about the band's early LPs and the Rapeman cover of "Just Got Paid".I bought their new...
J.N.Posted: 11 October 2003Last Updated: 19 October 2003
TV ProgrammeBBC 4 10.30pm Friday 17th October."Billy Bob Thornton hosts a look at the acerbic rocker, who died in September. Contributors include Jackson Browne and Stevie Nicks."
woodyPosted: 19 October 2003Last Updated: 19 October 2003
A friend of mine introduced me to this album as a good "hifi test"...and I think it's awesome...anyone get any hints for other albums by this band - or similar kind of stuff?- woody
BigH47Posted: 19 October 2003Last Updated: 19 October 2003
Plink - The Sleeping Lines. Just heard 3 tracks form this on their website. "Quiet Electronics in the vein of Laurie Anderson,Low, Portishead and Sigur Ros"Any other suggestions in this area?http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/plinkAlso has link to Plink W/SHoward
count.dPosted: 19 October 2003Last Updated: 19 October 2003
The complete set of AC/DC albums have been released by Epic. They're mastered from the original master tapes and sound superb. I've just bought Back In Black and it blows away my original US copy.Now I've just got to find my small school uniform from...
Not For MePosted: 12 October 2003Last Updated: 18 October 2003
My Nak needs feeding with a new batch of cassettes, and I can't seem to find blank TDK or Maxell C90 metal cassette tapes anywhere, either in a shop on on-line in the UK?I used to buy TDK MA90s in John Lewis, but they don't seem to do them anymore -...
Bob EdwardsPosted: 02 October 2003Last Updated: 17 October 2003
All--Just spent a spectacular morning listening to three Lou Reed albums. Up first was New York, which remains one of my all time favorite albums. Lou can't sing a lick, but he does it with such style! And the songs are brilliant--Busload of Faith,...
garyiPosted: 17 October 2003Last Updated: 17 October 2003
Guys people have linked to a Music Site where you can download whole song samples, I think Nick Less may have linked to it once or twice.Anyhoo I have lost it and would like to have a looksy in, can anyone tell me what it is?Sorry not very specific I ...
monkfishPosted: 17 October 2003Last Updated: 17 October 2003
Hi For all those interested, Caravan are touring just now (I'll be catching them at the liquid rooms Edinburgh 15th Nov.). The details are here http://www.caravan-info.co.uk/RegardsJim
andy cPosted: 13 October 2003Last Updated: 17 October 2003
Has anyone out there listened to any CD's by Silicone Soul. I've just listened to a track on a freebie Muzic Mag CD and Liked it...comments please...Ta!
kid spatulaPosted: 09 October 2003Last Updated: 17 October 2003
On the roots side I'm heavily into:Heart of the Congos by the CongosMarcus Garvey by Burning SpearNatty Dread by Bob MarleyCan anyone recommend any other (serious) 70s roots music?Also like some dub, mainly Lee Perry, King Tubby, Scientist etc (NOT...
woodfacePosted: 10 October 2003Last Updated: 17 October 2003
There has been much talk (relatively speaking) about the merits of the album 'Goucho' by Steeley Dan with many not rating it as high other releases. I personally have recently 'got Goucho' and think it is a cracking Lp; Hey Nineteen is one of the best...
RasherPosted: 13 October 2003Last Updated: 17 October 2003
Met a girl at a gig tonight, and, like you do, we started on music. Now I listen to jazz fusion of the 70's era - Mahavishnu, Return to Forever etc, but she likes "modern Jazz Fusion with beats/hip hop". It was very loud, so I didn't get more specific...
Peter StockwellPosted: 16 October 2003Last Updated: 17 October 2003
I just heard a few minutes of his new disc and felt that it was worth buying.Is this the best place to start with this guy ?Peter
NBPosted: 07 October 2003Last Updated: 16 October 2003
Just given Dido's latest a spin and even though its different I feel I have heard it all before!What do you all think?RegardsNB
MinkyPosted: 12 October 2003Last Updated: 16 October 2003
Does anyone out there still cares about melody, lyrics and good old fashioned craftsmanship ? I do, so I spent a lot of this weekend listening to this album : The "man at his piano" format can leave me a bit queasy because you have to be so damn good...
Misguided FoolPosted: 16 October 2003Last Updated: 16 October 2003
Have just found out from the BNL website that the new CD "Everything to Everyone" is due out on the 21st in the states. The couple of tracks they have on the website sound pretty good. I can't find any details of a UK release. Amazon.co.uk only appear...
JeremyBPosted: 15 October 2003Last Updated: 15 October 2003
Having recently discovered Steve Forbert, I visited the record store armed with his list and came back with some gems as well as a few more of his own records. This list should go down pretty well with Forum members.Steve's picksHas anyone else...
Max BassPosted: 10 October 2003Last Updated: 15 October 2003
Which Beatles album is this song on?!I can't seem to find it anywhere (on CD) and thought it was on the "Let it Be" album.Thanks in advanceMax
long-time-deadPosted: 09 October 2003Last Updated: 15 October 2003
Today I received a CD from Play.com.....The box says "Al Di Meola - Splendido Hotel" and the disc also says similar (as one would naturally expect !)However, playing the CD gave a surprise. Instead of hearing music I expected, there was a bloody woman...
domfjbrownPosted: 15 October 2003Last Updated: 15 October 2003
Just wandering as my vinyl sounds fairly harsh, but in an early digital, not worn vinyl, way? Especially "2 minutes to midnight"....__________________________Make your choice, adventurous Stranger;Strike the bell and bide the dangerOr wonder, till it...
LightkeeperPosted: 13 October 2003Last Updated: 14 October 2003
Hi,at 6. of december, will be Deep Purple concert in my town. What should I expect of today group members which are: Don Airey, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Steve Morse, Ian Paice?Should I go? Did anyone been some time ago at their concert? Will they...