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These two musicians seem to be revered as virtuoso jazz pianists and regularly get rave reviews. Based on these reviews I purchased a few of their albums.   To my ears, with the exception of a few tracks , it sounds mostly like frenetic hammering...

I came across this interesting article in Wired magazine over the weekend. I know a lot of us here look out for good quality early pressings, but I'm not sure I would pay those kinds of prices! Are they actually worth that much?   Some of the...

Listening to this on Youtube and wondering which format to buy, DSD or WAV;

The first opera I saw was La Boheme at The Hawth in Crawley. The second was Le Medecin Malgre Lui in Lille, and the next one is Turandot at the Met in New York in October. We are beside ourselves with excitement here at halibut towers! I've never seen...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7XH-58eB8c   I got the CD of Kirsten Flagstad singing this at Abbey Road in 1948, and it is equally sublime, but this does show that men can sing the pieces as beautifully as any woman. and Handel certainly...

just ordered my 3rd copy of the joshua tree album , the 2 i have are the original Island label, i`ve ordered the audiophile remastered vinyl edition this time, is there much difference in quality over the original? cheers  

Sam Smith   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaMq2nn5ac0   Andreus Scholl   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7XH-58eB8c   Who is the greater singer and certainly able to show the real human condition in music?   I am sure you...

If anyone's interested should be a good programme. Apparently telling the (often told!) story but 'through unseen live performances, personal photos, period films and audiotapes.'

This download is available in DSD and in PCM.(and Flac too) Both versions are original studio masters as they have recorded to two different recorders. What do I download?  Is DSD here to stay or is it on it's way out? Sound Liaison. The room was...

How freaking cool is this.  These are 7-12 year olds.  They sure as hell weren't doing this when I was in Junior High!  

What particular album would you have liked to have but its scarcity and/or high price are preventing you from getting it?   Number one on my list are the obscure Preludes composed and performed by Roland Hanna (piano). Used copies in Japan are...

Last Autumn I was given the loan of the 157 CD box set of JS Bach's complete music on Brilliant Classics. It is a superb assembly of wonderful performances, and the only part where I have recordings that are consistently more enjoyable is the organ...

Marcello Oboe Concerto https://www.youtube.com/watch?...index=40&list=WL Enjoy! Med glad hilsen. ATB from George

Anyone else had a problem with the HD download in the super deluxe boxset? I entered the redemption code and received an email with a link to the download but the link did not work. I contacted Warners and they promptly emailed me a new link which...

Here .   Please discuss. Answers on a digital stick-thing.     John.

http://www.whathifi.com/news/r...e-lossless-streaming   Great addition for those of us gravitating to streaming.   G

Given how excellent Naim gear is the only downside is that badly recorded albums are exposed for what they are. So I thought it would be a good idea for Naim users to shout out a great recorded/produced album.   My shout is total life forever by...

Hello, I would very much like to hear what resources people use to source vinyl. Second hand vinyl I have plenty of options both online and in the real world. What I am most interested in is where to find out about new releases on vinyl and especially...

right now the Atlantic years is being offered on 24/96. So as I already have it all, does anybody has an opinion about the value of upgrading to the high res version. Or is a typical rip off deal ?

Clark Terry, Legendary Jazz Trumpeter and Educator, Dies at 94 David Stout @david_m_stout 3:41 AM ET SHARE Jack Vartoogian —Getty Images American Jazz musician Clark Terry performs on trumpet and flluegelhorn at Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights during a "Salute to Jimmy Cobb" at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City on March 10, 2005. He dedicated his later years to sharing his love of music with subsequent generations Jazz trumpet and flugelhorn virtuoso Clark Terry, whose...

I seem to have acquired fair few albums that can loosely be termed 'Americana', or at least somewhere in the area of country (but not C+W), folk and indie/folk. I though it would nice to share a thread of recommendations that others may like and...

Hi all, Welcome your thoughts on your favorite St. Matthew's Passion. I have long had a habit of adding one performance to the collection every few years and currently own Herreweghe I and II, Jacobs, Veldhoven I and II, McCreesh, and Gardiner. Hard...

All right? - Stay bright!   John.

I notice this morning that Qobuz has the full Paul Simon catalogue in 24Bit. I will start to dig in tonight, but I hope they show up elsewhere as well, as the Qobuz download process has become a pain. If anyone does dive in, will you post...

I saw him recently on Later With Jools, enjoyed what I heard, and have been sampling his music. I like his swamp-rock sound more than the country. White's discography is extensive, so I'm seeking recommendations on which of...