Music Room
I read in todays Guardian that Warren Zevon has terminal lung cancer. I must confess that I don't recall ever having heard any of his music but he has been on my 'investigation' list for some time. I am sure there are a number of people who will be...
I know quite a few of you have shopped in Ray's . I found out this weekend they will close (depending on lease but probably in the next few months). Forced out by high rents and almost certainly to be relaced with yet another restaurant. I find it...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000033T5/ref=sr_aps_music_1_1/026-9329231-8900426oe http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000083DC/qid%3D1035823703/026-9329231-8900426Actually, everyone should have the latter - or indeed both! ...
Just wondering if you can comment on albums which were the total opposite to what you were expecting/preconceptions?Some albums which I wasn't expecting much from, and turned out to exceed all expectations!Madonna - Music : not normally a fan of...
David Bowen says, "I have been doing culture this week - a note from a web company asking me to look at its new Georg Solti site sent me diving into the world of orchestras and opera houses. I was surprised how active they were".Just thought this...
Whilst having a pair of SL2's at home for a week (demo) I have been digging out some of my Vinyl to listen to and was simply stunned by some of the high quality of some of the LP's.Some sound pretty dire but one really made me sit up.I mainly play...
Hello all, there is a new album available on The Naim Label that I want to bring to your attention. Greazy, the new CD from Jim Lampi.Greazy features a host of talented musicians. There’s the legendary John Martyn on vocals and the drummer and...
I kid you not. This from http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/MatthewToo bad Yul Brynner is dead; would have made a killer Ivo Watts-RussellWill Bryant reports:This week's Entertainment Weekly reports that New York writer/producer Josh Frank is working on a...
Is there anybody else out there who's not that keen on music from the 19th Century or late 18th for that matter, Beethoven's late string quartets exepted. There is a huge gap in my collection, for example, I have more Bach than all music from the next...
Heard/saw the new Manic Street Preachers single There by the grace of god last night on TV.I thought it sounded really fantastic - the usual haunting,melancholic lament, with a great guitar sound.The album is called something like Delayed.Has anyone...
Take Lemon Jelly, for example, I had no idea this was on vinyl so I bought the CD. Bollocks.Alex
By way of beginning, let me state that I was not a Volodos fan until recently. When I first heard his playing of some Horowitz transcriptions I thought "another soulless keyboard wizard" playing tripe. Sure, his technique is transcendental, but so...
If yes, then you might recommend me some good recordings of "Die Schöpfung" and "Die Jahreszeiten". Thank you....RetoCDX-XPS, NAC102, NAPSC, Hi-Cap, NAP 250, Naim Fraim, Chord Odysee 4, ProAc Response 2.5
The new PT has landed. Had to tell you before Nick unpacks his mornings' CDs.Of course, Gary, its absolutely brilliant.AlexPS I'll try and listen to it later. . .
Short notice I know....but there's a documentary about Nick Drake on BBC4 tomorrow night at 9.00pm.Should be worth catching !Jack
A lot of the people I admire admire Richie Havens. I've never heard any of his stuff - but I love his voice when I have heard him sing other peoples stuff.Very RemissAnyone suggest some starters?RegardsStephen
Whay hay!!!Amazon have finally found a copy of 'OHM - The Early Gurus of Electronic music'.I can at last hear what all this stuff I've read about sounds like.4 CDs of warbling wibbles.FunRegardsStephen
caught the last couple of minutes of a show on PBS's Austin City Limits. Anybody have any recomendations??michael
Hi allI know some of you wanted to know about the new Henry Fool recordings. Well, the first fruits of our labours is in the audio section at www.henryfool.com -'Pills in the Afternoon'.We're hoping the new album should be available early 2002./advert...
In some of the hi-fi mags there are reviews which include the quality of the recording which I find very useful, especially with classical and jazz.Does anyone know where one can find such information in an easily accessable form?ThanksCDSII, 52,...
Just watching it now.It seems a little retrospective and conclusury. He looks knackered and with Wright being seen playing with Waters I wonder if this is the end of Pink Floyd?Opinions?
Are Radiohead the best act in the world (as voted today) or are they a good band vastly overrated???If you think they are overrated, then who is the best act in the world today???John.
When I first heard it, I thought it was the devil's music. Nevertheless, like balkan style yougurt I find it grows on you. Is it particularly frowned upon in the UK? What kind of people listen to this stuff? What are they rebelling against? Good...
The first few GFR CDs has been remastered. I bought the red album and the new live album. The clarity of Mel's bass playing and Don's kick drum is awesome. They truely are one of the pioneers of Heavy Metal alongside Sabbath, Purple and Zep.Try it.david