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Lets hope the songs are OK! Their web site says - my bloody valentinem b vdigital format of your choiceThis album has been recorded as an analogue album. It was recorded on 2 inch 24 track analogue tape and mixed onto half inch analogue tape and...

Or for that matter, any record. Came across a nice record collection at an auction, nothing exceptional except for the Blue Note. Every edge of the sleeve is cellotaped. probably looked nice when first done, but now the cellotape and the...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1en9-L3EO-g Could someone please transcribe what the man (supposedly Ward Kimball) says at the beginning of the track?It's completely beyond my capacity, safe for 'Harper Goff' and 'Banjo number'. Thanks a ...

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I have just seen an album by David Bowie selling in excess of £1500.00. I followed a discussion here a day ago about a LZ album which would probably demand that sort of sum if not more. Other albums sell for far more than that! Question is: how much is too much and are people prepared to pay for a "pressing mishap", misspelling or other minor printing errors that overinflate their market value while the "recorded material" is still the same? Who on earth dictates those numbers? All because...

I have been having Jazz piano lessons for just over a year with an excellent teacher who is a pro jazz pianist/arranger on the London scene. He gives new pupils a 'listening list' to act as homework between lessons which I've found really useful. I've discovered some real gems using it and, given how many times the Music Room seems to have postings from people asking for Jazz recommendations, I thought it may prove useful. The list was titled ' Essential Jazz Recordings: a wide range of...

As reported by Thrashers Wheat: TOUR DATES CANCELLEDAugust 8, 2013For immediate release:Due to an accident involving Crazy Horse, the remaining dates on the Neil Young and Crazy Horse tour of Europe and the British isles have been cancelled. We...

Record companies are now re-releasing albums with every concert, rehearsal and outtake  included. A new example is a 24 CD set of King Crimson's very fine album Red. it is an album I enjoy, but not sure I want 24 CDs worth. Do other forum members...

Hello all, On hearing that seasick Steve has brought out a new album I decided to dig out some of his older ones. I had forgotten how good an how well recorded they are aswell. Then I realised I don't have any more music of this genre or style an...

Since Naim Label is currenly giving 40% off everything available on their web site to celeberate the 40th anniversary (see the sticky) I decided to take an advantage of this generous offer. So far I have picked some of the works of Nick Cowley...

I was very lucky to be asked to add some backing brass at the Abbey Road recording studios a while for some "Belgian Pop Music" by a guy called Flip Kowlier. On the way out though I took this image of some of Abbey Roads Reel to Reel equipment in...

Just discovered this little gem. Ambient, but majestic and involving with it, and one of the best piano sounds I have heard in a long time. It's on Erased Tapes. You get the code for a compilation download too.

I just listened to this album for the first time in a few years and during track 13,  "La Luna Negra" there is noticeable distortion on the piano. Has anyone else heard the same on this album or is it a sign that my hi-if is becoming poorly...

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/blue-oyster-cult-co-founder-allen-lanier-dead-at-67-20130815 Don't Fear The Reaper... steve

Bit of a long shot, but I thought it worth a go ... Following a link placed on this forum regarding the John Peel archive (http://www.johnpeelarchive.com/), I watched some of the video/TV offerings (hover over the golden disk towards the centre...

Sometimes the music is bad, sometimes the performer just does not connect - Who have you gone to see full of anticipation only to come away disappointed? For me it was Van Morrison. No Music, No Contact, No Fun. G

I’ve just had installed a new piece of kit for home demo, about which I will post separately in due course, and have been running through familiar albums including Genesis. This has prompted me to consider the question: what’s my favourite Genesis album and what do others think? To kick things off I’m going to give my vote to A Trick of the Tail . For me this album has such a splendid variety of great tracks. Beginning with the haunting and instantly recognisable first few notes of Dance on...

Phillips Beaux Arts Trio recording from the 1965 is well recorded but lacking a bit of liveliness. I am finding myself falling asleep. Surely, Beethoven's Trio pieces should be exciting as his other work.Which current Trio has a bit more attitude...

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I have recently bought 3 albums with Carmen Gomes inc. and Paul Berner Band,from the Sound Liaison site.The albums are 24/96 Waw files.I want to convert them to Flac.What,dear members,is in your opinion the best Flac converter?

For those of you who like Rush there is a short term deal available; For the next 24 hours only, get this 180-gram vinyl bundle of Rush including the new album Clockwork Angels at the exclusive POPmarket.com discount of up to 39% off!* Includes Moving Pictures Live 2011 for £26.98 with free worldwide delivery (No connection other than as a satisfied customer)

I've become a big fan of Bandcamp this year and a reasonable proportion of albums are available at 'name your price' i.e. you can have them free if you wish. Other stuff can be anything up to 'full' price. I think a download should be cheaper than a physical CD copy-even when they offer quite good res FLAC files. I generally pay £5 for a full album when it is 'name your price' because that somehow seems fair. I think the Bandcamp model does give decent percentage to the artists but I guess...

Has anyone any experience of Universals Back To Black vinyl re-issue series? I am particularly interested to try and find out what sources they use for mastering their re-issues. I have emailed universal but so far no reply.I have done some searches...

George Duke passed away at 67 in LA. Very influential keyboard player who jammed with numerous jazz, funk, and rock artists. RIP.

hi all, a very specific question: i love Jesse Cook type of music, but cannot find other similar artists... ant advice on CDs or artists to explore? Louis