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A fascinating historical glimse of the famous French composer and organist playing his own most famous piece for HMV [Pathe Marconi] in 1932. We faced with what may seem like an unusual tempo given the ever increasing speed with which modern virtuoso organists attack this war horse of a piece. Widor makes it rather inviting at a much slower tempo than fashionable nowadays. Perhaps the composer had a valid view-point! That was rhetorical of course! ATB from George...
Charlie Haden, one of the most important bass players of all time and a dear friend of Naim, sadly passed away on the morning of Friday 11 th July at 10:11 Pacific Time in Los Angeles, California with his family by his side. Charlie’s invaluable contribution to jazz music began with Ornette Coleman in the late 1950s, where he helped shape ‘free jazz’ as we now know it. His signature lyrical style is now ingrained in every genre of contemporary music. Inducted as a Jazz Master for the NEA in...
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Just a heads up for some pretty good offers on HiRes on the Qobuz site at the moment. The Doors, Grateful Dead, The Smiths, Joni Mitchell and more. At this rate, I will lose interest in the long running HDTracks in the UK saga, I find the Qobuz...
.......... for this alleged televisual feast . John.
Listening to Andrew Marr discussing the brain with various guests and the topic of 'mindfulness' as a therapy arose. 'Mindfulness' is essentially a form of meditation on the here and now; absolving yourself of the situations of the past or worries...
Hello, I managed to get a ticket for Monthy Python in London. I will have one more day for my visit. Could be a good idea to visit a vinyl record shop. As my last visit to London was 20 years ago, what shop(s) would you recommend? I'm looking for R&B,...
We are off to York for a couple of days soon. Can anyone recommend any record shops, preferably vinyl stockists, close to the centre?.TIA
A heads up for fans of Jeff Buckley. There's a rather wonderful programme (broadcast on Saturday morning) on iPlayer for a week about JB's first visit to the UK in 1994. It features a stunning performance of Grace played live on GLR, with a...
The Who Hits 50 UK tour begins at Glasgow SSE Hydro on 30 November and ends at London's The O2 on 17 December. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28087350 Graham
Hi folks, I am planning a trip to Brighton for my 50th birthday on Monday. I have heard there are a good selection of vinyl shops but as time will be limited which ones would you recommend? Hope someone can help. Thanks, Andy.
For those of us sad enough to care...Steely Dan kicked off their 2014 North American Summer Tour in Portland Oregan July 2nd .....here's the first night's set list...... Cubano Chant Black Cow Aja Hey 19 Bad Sneakers Black Friday Everyone's Gone To...
Hi found Billy Eckstine MGM years 1 and 2 taken from vinyle they don't make baritone singers like him anymore or songs, Like passing strangers I'll wind. Caravan temptation blue moon.No crackles like on my old Lps .
Had a look for any general Glastonbury threads, but none! Funny how a 68 year old lady stole the show. She worked the crowd to perfection and still had the class to whisper/talk many parts of the songs. Her voice was sublime and to read...
From Reprise Records: NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE BASSIST BILLY TALBOT SUFFERS MILD STROKE; EXPECTED TO MAKE FULL RECOVERY YOUNG'S LONG-TIME BASSIST, RICK ROSAS TO STAND IN FOR TALBOT ON UPCOMING EUROPEAN CRAZY HORSE TOUR June 30th, 2014 - (Burbank, CA.) - Neil Young & Crazy Horse bassist Billy Talbot has suffered a mild stroke and will not be able to join Crazy Horse on their upcoming European tour . Though Talbot's doctors...
It's 2220hrs UK time and so far they are doing thebusiness despite all the knockers. The BBC is doing some great coverage yet again. Maybe I'm the only one enjoying it, seems alittle quiet on the Glastonbury fronT on the forum....
I just read the news that according to BBC: "Legendary soul singer and songwriter Bobby Womack, who penned hits for many of the greatest musicians of the 20th Century, has died at the age of 70."
Sad start for the weekend.
Robert Elms gave a short but very poignant tribute to the great man and his music. One of the tunes he played was Song for my father,couldn`t help noticing the bass riff copied by the Dan on Ricki don`t lose that number.
Now that is what I call a gig!
Brazil 2014 kicks off tomorrow, what's your favourite Brazilian music. Favourite Bachianas Brasileiras. Favourite Astrud Gilberto song.
Just as a heads up for a very useful search engine for high res afficionado: http://www.findhdmusic.com/ Overview of stores searched and if geographical restrictions apply: http://www.findhdmusic.com/high-definition/directory/
Guys, now be gentle on me here please, I must admit that Frankie Goes To Hollywood have been a guilty pleasure of mine for years now Anyway on Pledge Music they have put together with ZTT an rather nice Ultra Edition of Welcome To The Pleasuredome, if they get enough donations it will go into production, I have placed my order, what a sucker I am. 58 days left and at 72% so hopefully it will happen, anyone else fancy helping that number up a little? Track listing below - Presenting a Zang...
After obtaining The Poll Winners Three CD in SHM-CD format and liking what I heard, I was pleased to see one of my favourite rock bands has had their albums released in SHM format too. I have the hybrid SACD in digipaks for all their early 60's...
Does anybody know where we stand in the UK regarding the downloading of Hi Res Music. HD Tracks was supposed to be available to us in April......Still waiting.
Dear Sibelius lovers, Who has a suggestion for Finlandia, the CHORAL version . This could be sung in English, as the old recording I have with Eugen Ormandy – or even better: in Finish ? BTW: “Top marks” would go to a recommendation on vinyl / LP.. Thanks & Regards Urs