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Silver Member Username: Larry_r
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Post Number: 832
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| Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 05:52 pm: |
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Don - so, was Evans at his best before, with, or after LaFaro? Your opinion, of course - but just wondering. Next time out I'm going to try to audition tracks before I buy. The VilVan disc is OK, but I only really like about 2/3 of it.
Just got some new classical stuff - so must away to "tweak" all, then audition.
My insanity, as always! (grin) More latr. . . |
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Gold Member Username: British_power
Post Number: 1064
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 07:26 pm: |
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u should really consider Coldplay. its rock but with pianos drums and guitars(mostly acoustics) |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 837
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| Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 11:27 pm: |
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As I posted on Hi-Res thread, the Florestan Trio playing Debussy, Faure' and Ravel - absolutely stunning sound and performance.
Got a remaster of "Mingus Ah Um" coming soon - it's one of those "limited edition" discs, and I'll post my reaction soon.
This is a fascinating time - getting both classical and jazz, and "changing lanes" during my listening periods. I still maintain that there is a flow between the two genres - at least for Mer and me.
Don RX - you'll know what I mean when I tell you that, years ago, my liddle group of music-makers took some Bach fugue charts - and added some fine walking bass and brushes and did ourselves proud with the "fusion." Still chuckle over the results, which we liked so much that we did a short number on one of our Saturday night riverboat cruises. WE thought we'd get boos - but we actually got a big tip from one of the high rollers on the cruise, who thought our arrangement was just "too much!" In a positive way, I mean! (grin) Classical/jazz - rolled into one. . . |
Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 263
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 11:47 pm: |
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Good late evening, Larry.
Just got home and as always, was looking forward to what the Old Dogs are up to.
Re: Bill Evans, best before, with, or after Scott LaFaro... It's hard to say. Before LaFaro, Mr. Evans was making a name for himself with the Miles Davis group. Evans found in LaFaro the kind of jazz trio that he had hoped for and successfully achieved: a group of musicians that interacted with each other as opposed to one being supported or complemented by two others (the Oscar Peterson trio, for example).
Evans took LaFaro's death very deeply and personally, and it showed on his playing in the years that followed. The album "Moonbeams" for example, was lyrical yet gloomy. He felt that nobody could fill the void that LaFaro left behind. Still, he searched and found two kindred souls, one in Marc Johnson and another in Eddie Gomez. Each bassist had his own unique style, yet complemented Evans' playing. (Gomez would later play with Chick Corea).
Re: "...a musician in search of a melody line"
You're a keen observer, Larry. What you're hearing is the introspective quality of Evans' playing. His playing is revered by many aspiring and professional jazz pianists: the long melodic lines; how he structured his chords and bass lines; his phrasing, etc.
"...an acquired taste?"
Perhaps. In my opinion, his solos were well-thought of, much like those of Bud Powell and Lennie Tristano. Many jazz pianists before his time --- and this isn't being disrespectful --- played solos at breakneck speed. Analyzed carefully at a much slower tempo, those solos
usually turned out to be either ascending or descending scales. Evans, on the other hand, played his solos as if they were an extension of the melody, and not merely an improvisation. To the uninitiated, Evans would sometimes sound as if he were hesitating on a solo, when in fact, he was phrasing his lines so that they would sound like a musical statement.
** Check out your local library and see if they have any Bill Evans, Bud Powell, and Lennie Tristano CD's. Tristano was one of Evans' influences.
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Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 264
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 11:56 pm: |
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(continued)
re: Jazz Bach, there are two artists that I know of who have successfully swung Bach's preludes, partitas, fugues, etc.:
Jacques Loussier
Swingle Singers
Bach's works lend themselves naturally to the jazz idiom --- the diminished scales, in particular, provide a cakewalk to improvisers.
Larry, a long, long time ago, I had an LP by Victor Feldman in which he played a jazz version of Chopin's Waltz in C-sharp minor. Another album that I had was Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida playing other Chopin works in bossa nova! Innovative, brilliant, and masterfully played, the re-shaped works would have made the Masters proud!
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Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 265
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 12:01 am: |
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Bill Evans album to avoid (in my opinion)
Stan Getz and Bill Evans
I threw out my CD in dismay --- no kidding.
The two artists were worlds apart during this session. I was terribly disappointed.
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Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 266
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 12:19 am: |
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(final installment)
Larry, if you want to get to know Bill Evans as a musician, please listen to Piano Jazz: Marian McPartland with guest Bill Evans
Good night and Happy Easter! |
Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
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Post Number: 278
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 09:28 am: |
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Don,
Would you be kind enough to recommend one or two Jacques Loussier albums? Thanks |
Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 267
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 11:18 am: |
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Hi, John S
Any one of these albums would be a good buy. One of them is on the Telarc label, so expect excellent sound quality.
Jacques Loussier / Play Bach - this is the first album (note the title: the first one has "play"; the other one (below) has "plays" -- the latter is the Telarc release)
Jacques Loussier Plays Bach
Best of Play Bach
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Silver Member Username: Two_cents
Post Number: 520
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 01:06 pm: |
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After reading these posts I pulled out "Sunday at the Village Vanguard" and "Waltz for Debbie" from the record shelf (yes, the vinyl kind - sorry if I sound like a broken record, haw haw). Wonderful stuff. The recordings are fabulous, except there seems to be a lot of crowd noise. I can even hear people setting down there glasses, which isn't surprising considering how close the audience sits to the stage at the Vanguard. I've never heard the CD versions, but I wonder if the crowd noise has been cleaned out on the CD? |
Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 268
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 02:18 pm: |
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2C,
On the 20-bit remastered edition (I have both), the crowd noise is worse. But, on the other hand, the music has more presence than the original CD versions. Thanks for bringing it up because I can't help thinking that on either DVD-A or SACD, such noise on "live" club performances is more distracting given the hi-resolution? Is it you or John A. who has the Sinatra at the Sands? I know that on the CD, the ballads are marred by the clinking of glasses and muffled laughter -- on songs like " I've Got A Crush On You" and "It Was A Very Good Year." The noise is particularly annoying (to me) on "Angel Eyes."
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Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 269
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 02:24 pm: |
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Larry,
Back in January, you expressed your disappointment over the "tinny" sound of the Schubert Piano Trios CD (Ashkenazy, Harrell, & Zukerman).
I was just curious whether the B&W + NAD + replacement Yammie CD player have changed all that.
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Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 838
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 02:53 pm: |
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Taking a break, guyz - gonna go right in and listen to the Evans SACD, then review the Ashkenazy Schubert disc. Will return in about 20 minutes to give my impressions of both. |
Silver Member Username: Two_cents
Post Number: 522
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 03:15 pm: |
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Don,
I've read that remastering to remove crowd noise inevitably removes some musical information as well. Not sure if it's a good trade-off. I still enjoy the Evans recordings though. In fact I like everything I have of his. His album with Jim Hall (Undercurrent?) is one I didn't like right away, but it gets better with each listen, such are the brilliant nuances of that album.
I do have the Sinatra at the Sands CD (not the high-res version). I, too, find the crowd noise annoying as well as Sinatra's inane patter. It's not one of my favorite Sinatra recordings, not in the same league as his early Capitol recordings imho. |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 839
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 03:51 pm: |
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Don & 2C - OK - (puff, puff) did a frantic-type search, but finally determined that I'd given the Schubert disc to the library. Though I remember playing it on the Yammie/NAD/B&W combination, and thinking that it was still thin and tinny. It's gone, anyway.
On the SACD version of the Vanguard disc - the only cuts where the crowd noise is loud enough to really "intrude" are the two takes of "Alice in Wonderland" and the final cut - "Jade Visions."
Now - I'm wondering if any processing was done to remove crowd noise? Not sure. AT this point I'd better state that Mer's idea of listening to jazz is to have it just high enough so that you still can talk over it. I disagree, turning it up a tad higher (when she's working or gone).
Also - the SACD is not the same - the last five cuts listed here are "bonus" tracks. Not sure about the sound, though. My cuts are Gloria's Step (take 2); My Man's Gone Now; Solar; Alice in Wonderland (take 2); All of You (take 2); Jade Visions (take 2); Gloria's Step (take 3); Alice in Wonderland (take 1); All of You (take 3) and Jade Visions (take 1).
Quite good 2-channel sound on this one, given the state of recording, and the location.
Don: Yes! Almeida is one of my "heroes." Used to have several of his LPs - now have none of his work. Hoping some get re-done onto hi-res discs.
Thanks for the Loussier - a long time ago in a city far, far away I vaguely remember his work - but it has been lost to me in the intervening years. Now, I'll gladly look him up again - sounds like something I will like!
More anon. . . |
Gold Member Username: British_power
Post Number: 1068
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 03:53 pm: |
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man u guys dont talk to me |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 840
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 04:00 pm: |
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Don et al: Forgot! (not unusual for me) I replaced the Ashkenazy disc with a 2-disc set done by Andras Schiff, piano, Yuuko Shiokawa, violin, and Miklos Perenyi, cello.
The sound on this set is "fair." Not tinny, but not all that full, either. A 1997 Teldec set.
This is one case where I heard quite a difference in sound before and after my now-infamous "tweaks" with Z-14 and Z-6. Using the products, along with lightly sanding down inner and outer edges and applying black marker, warmed up the sound, and gave it more "presence."
OK - shoot me, hit me, throw water. I don't care. I.M.H.O. the tweaks work. I.M.H.O. (just so Jan doesn't accuse me of stating opinion as fact!)
I'm going through a tough time - getting rid of nearly all of my early-80s CDs - especially the Deutsche Gramophone ones - and replacing them as I can with new versions - or re-masters on SACD.
To all of you who told me: "when you upgrade speakers, receiver, etc., those upgrades will make music sound better - but also show up all the defects in other gear, and especially in the CDs themselves." Y'all were oh, so right! CDs that sound "fine" on Mer's liddle all-in-one unit sound horrible on the main rig!
No more preaching - looking forward to all replies from all of you whose comments I welcome and respect. That means you! |
Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 270
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 06:06 pm: |
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Two favourites:
Chopin: Nocturnes - Artur Rubinstein, piano - Very good CD quality. IMHO, Rubinstein is the definitive Chopin interpreter (I repeat, my opinion only!)
Schubert: Impromptus For Piano - Murray Perahia, piano - My favourite piece is the Impromptu No. 3 In G-Flat Major , Op.90
You can listen to a sample of each work.
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Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 271
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 06:14 pm: |
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Does this bring back memories?
I_ _ _ B_ _ _ _ _ _ _ Y
Remember, the 'B' side was the entire "I_-A-G_ _ _ _ - _ _ - V _ _ _"?
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Gold Member Username: British_power
Post Number: 1079
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 07:39 pm: |
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wut does that mean |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 842
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 07:47 pm: |
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Don RX-1 - you haven't heard Rubenstein on SACD, my friend! When you do, you will never look back. And yes, Rubenstein=Chopin=Rubenstein to the tenth power.
Alittle slow today - not getting your puzzle yet, but perhaps my Master's Degree will kick in and help me fathom your Phoenician references? (grin)
Hi-Res thread - new Saint-Saens piano concertos. So incredible I had to stand up and shout (to Mer's dismay) at the end of each movement. Sigh. When I come back - I want to play like that!!!
Dinner calls - more later this eve. |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 847
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2005 - 10:38 am: |
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Don: After a frustrating night, unable to get on this forum, I only have more frustration to report. Much as I'd like, your puzzle has me unable to fill in the blanks - due to other blanks in my head! Sigh. We ole guys could use a little help!
And I have to add to a comment that SM made much earlier - regarding envy in its various forms? I, too, must admit that I hold a certain amount of envy for your beautiful piano, and your obvious ability to make it sing!
I'm having such fun with my new "Christmas box" of SACDs that I am evading and avoiding other projects. Sigh. But Mer says the music keeps me up above the mind-muck of the depressing news-of-the-day - so it's good for something!
More anon. . . |
Silver Member Username: Simplymcintosh
Post Number: 234
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2005 - 11:08 am: |
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Don,
I'll take a shot at it:
Iron Butterfly In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida |
Silver Member Username: Simplymcintosh
Post Number: 235
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2005 - 11:27 am: |
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Speaking of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida and 70's rock, this may be of interest only to 2C (and even he may not be interested) but Aimee Mann has a new album coming out in May. If you like 70's pop music, this album has the retro sound of that era. Descriptions I've seen used to describe whom it evokes - The Band, Rod Stewart & Smallfaces, Elton John (Tumbleweed era) and even Soloman Burke. Now, there's a description I have never before imagined being used in conjunction with Aimee Mann. Have also heard from some who hear Jackson Browne and Lucinda Williams in it.
The recording techniques for this album involved having all the band members in the studio essentially recording the tracks live. Remember that discussion on Old Dogs?
You can listen to most of the tracks in full (but low fidelity) at
Aimee Mann "The Forgotten Arm"
BTW, the album title is a reference to a boxing move. Ms. Mann has taken up boxing in the past year despite being described as not being a "robust physical specimen".
My favorite songs based on the little listening I've done:
- King of the Jailhouse
- I Can't Get My Head Around It
- Little Bombs
- That's How I Knew This Story Would Break My Heart
- I Can't Help You Anymore
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Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 850
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2005 - 02:13 pm: |
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SM and Don: Not only didn't I get it, I never heard of it! Sigh. OK - the puzzle was obviously NOT meant for me.
New SACDs just arrived, courtesy (for money, of course!) of Amazon. On hi-res thread.
One Mingus - one Beethoven. How's that for equal time! (grin) |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 853
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2005 - 09:53 pm: |
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Sigh. All I can say is "see Old Dogs."
I feel so old all of a sudden!!!!!!! |
Silver Member Username: Two_cents
Post Number: 528
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 12:26 pm: |
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SM - Great guess with the Iron Butterfly. You've got to be right. Don?
I'd be interested in getting your impressions after you get the new Aimee Mann album. I only have B#2, LiS and the Magnolia soundtrack. I'd call myself a casual fan of AM.
BP - If you like the Beatles and Coldplay, try some new stuff like Keane, Apples in Stereo, Olivia Tremor Control and Bright Eyes. I hope you use this forum to explore some new music.
Larry - I haven't been posting on this thread because the new music I've been listening to probably isn't of interest to the regulars here. I'm not sure how The Streets (rap), Bright Eyes (alternative ???), and Eleanor McEvoy (Irish folk rock) would go over here. As far as classical and jazz, I've been listening to the old war horses. |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 854
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| Posted on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 01:36 pm: |
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2C - Old warhorses are good - after all, they wouldn't be "old warhorses" if people didn't come back to them, time after time!
As to my new SACDs - SIGH - I'd waited and waited for the RCS Living Stereo re-do of Saint-Saens' "Organ Symphony." Finally got it, polished it up, heated up the CD player, and let 'er rip.
Well, sorta. I got about two minutes into it before I realized that something BIG was missing here. Sound quality! That was it!
Sigh - the recording sounds as though it's playing through cheesecloth - just not quite "there" for fidelity and sonic accuracy.
Then - when the denouement came around, and the Great Pipe Organ does its descending run into the sound-basement. Poof - it sounded as though the organ were in the next studio.
I'm not saying that this is a BAD SACD - but, as many people have posted on other forums, the sound is nowhere what I'd expected. My tried and true Telarc with Philadelphia Orch. - in plain-jane CD recording - runs rings around the RCA re-issue. Sad to say. Verry sad to say, for I feel I've wasted another bundle of money.
If any of you has heard this SACD, I'd really like your input! Thanx in advance. . .
Re-hearing the Charles Mingus album: I thought I liked this album - but it is just not quite the jazz for me, I'm afraid. I'd auditioned snippets of it, and thought it would be good for me. Nope.
Doesn't mean it's not a good album - just not my listening style, I guess. The library should love it. Sigh.
Hope all had a fine weekend - and am wishing you all a productive, peaceful, musical week! |
Silver Member Username: Two_cents
Post Number: 529
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 02:12 pm: |
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Larry, the disappointing organ notes on the Saint-Saens recording might be the result of RCA purposely rolling off the bottom end of the recording. I'm not surprised that the modern Telarc recording is much better. I've found that not all RCA Living Stereo and Mercury Living Presence recordings are of the same quality. For example, the MLP Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos 2 and 3 SACD plainly sucks. Strings are so lush that they sound like mush. Maybe some people like this sound, but it sounds so unreal to my ears. Too bad about the Mingus. I really like that album, but it's probably not everyone's cup of tea.
If you like traditional jazz that swings, may I recommend Scott Hamilton (saxophonist) on the Concord label. |
Silver Member Username: Simplymcintosh
Post Number: 250
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 09:29 pm: |
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Larry,
I'll buy the Mingus from you if you don't mind mailing it. If it is more convenient to give it to the library, I understand. I can always hit Amazon for it. 
2C,
I have not listened to the new AM cd very much. At first, it was available in 3 songs per week streaming from the website. I've been saving the streaming files to my hard drive but haven't burned them to disk yet. This CD is causing a bit of a controversy on the AM fansites. I estimate about 50% of those who have spoken up don't like it. It is a departure for her. From what I've heard, I like how organic the music and the recording techniques are. Lyrically, I'm not sure....it seems less intimate and I'm not sure the "concept" of the story is very compelling or strong. But, again, I haven't listened to it critically yet either. One thing I know for sure, she has used an entire career's worth of the word "baby" on the past 2 records and should be banned from using it ever again!
If you'll remember, I actually started the Discoveries thread - so, post your impressions of music you are listening to even if you think no one is interested. I'm interested in your recommendations and have picked up a few of them and enjoyed them (i.e Mahler, Jolie Holland). Bright Eyes does not appeal to me. I have not heard your other recommendations but will look them up. |
Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 273
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 11:10 pm: |
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SM, Iron Butterfly is correct. Actually, I provided the link to the puzzle. Go back to my original post, “mouse over” the I_ _ _ line and it will go to acousticsounds.com
2C,
Feel free to post any new music discovery or re-discovery. I have an open mind --- well, if you have a 12-yr. old kid who listens to Green Day, Third Eye Blind, Linkin Park, you’d have an open mind! Scott Hamilton, yes, that’s a good one coming from an equally good label and catalogue.
Larry,
I have yet to find a Telarc CD that disappointed me. All the ones that I have sound great; they range from the Los Angeles Philharmonic to Dizzy Gillespie.
Sorry to hear about your trials and tribulations (first, the speakrs, then the CD player, a few disappointing CD/SACD purchases, the crystal vase). Take it easy.
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Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 860
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 11:15 pm: |
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Don: It's that danged black cloud that perpetually leaks disaster on my head - that's what does it! (grin)
Read the vase update on Old Dogs - and laugh.
Read other reviews (not great) of the Organ Symphony on Amazon.
Yep - taking it easy. |
Gold Member Username: Myrantz
Post Number: 1613
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| Posted on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 11:33 pm: |
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SM
Re: Iron Butterfly. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - or In a garden of evil baby! I recall such a discussion way, way back remember?.
I listened again to some of Aimee Mann's Lost In Space from a website after some tracks from her new album which I wasn't fussed about. She's very good - I may get that one some day.
Don, 2C,
Yes, Scott Hamilton is a wonderful saxophonist - I recommend the well recorded cd, "Spoon's Blues" a Jimmy Witherspoon recording produced by Duke Robillard who plays lead guitar, and Bruce Katz on piano and Hammond. Hamilton really throws a plethora of mellow, haunting, and soaring notes around these recordings. One of my favourites. Delete Spoon's Testimony (a bit of a bore and over 10 min) from the album and it's still over 60 mins of great jazz-blues - done the way it should be!
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Silver Member Username: Simplymcintosh
Post Number: 251
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 09:18 am: |
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Don,
I didn't even notice the link! I don't know whether to be pleased that I didn't need a crutch to solve the puzzle or embarassed that I wasn't observant enough to notice the link.
2C,
I have discovered quite a bit of "new to me" music through the forum. Mostly in the classical genre as well as some jazz. For instance, Shelley Mann is one that was mentioned some time ago and I went out & purchased one of his cd's and love it. Larry and Jan both have sent me cd's introducing me to a wide range of classical and jazz music I had not heard before. I even have the MLP Rachmaninoff cd you mentioned above.
MR
You like what you heard of Aimee Mann? That surprises me. "Lost in Space" is probably my favorite AM record. It's a dark record musically and lyrically but I love the texture and atmosphere of the music, her vocal performance (she is not know for having a great voice or range but does a really nice job on LIS) and the lyrics. There seem to be a number of AM fans who aren't pleased with the upcoming album. But, I think it might be her most accessible because it doesn't have the darkness or lyrical complexity of past releases. Plus, I like the mood of the 70's pop it evokes. Josh Rouse has that mood captured, too. That's another one I would recommend, "Nashville" - don't worry, it's not country! lol
Scott Hamilton? Never heard of him. Will have to add this to the (long) list of things to check out.
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Silver Member Username: Eskimo3
Post Number: 710
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 12:31 pm: |
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Silver Member Username: Two_cents
Post Number: 532
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 12:53 pm: |
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SM,
I had forgotten that you started the thread. It's a great thread. I'll try to contribute more.
Don,
I'd be interested to know if there is any overlap between your and your kid's musical taste. I must admit that I like Green Day and Blink 182, especially played in the car, even if they're just regurgitating classic 70's punk. A week ago, I was cleaning out the garage and found a box full of records from my high school days, including stuff by the Clash, Television, Pretenders, Talking Heads, Alex Chilton, Marianne Faithfull, and other goodies that have held up surprisingly well. Been listening to those records mainly.
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Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
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Post Number: 285
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 02:18 pm: |
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I play Scott Hamilton's "East of the Sun" (Concord CCD-4583) at work quite often. Not ground breaking jazz, but it swings like crazy and I never tire of it.
Today for my birthday I got a cell phone. [Yeah I know, 'welcome to the 21st century, John.'] Anyway I told my wife I didn't want one unless the phone ring was "In-Gadda-Da-Vida". Now, it's a done deal. Gotta go...phone's ringing...
Dum-Dum-Da-Da-Dum-Dum- Taa- Taa- Taa--- |
Silver Member Username: Ojophile
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Post Number: 276
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 02:37 pm: |
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John S,
Happy Birthday!
I'm singing the line, "Happy Birthday to you" to the tune of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. Try it
Hap-py-birth-day-to-you... da-da-da-da
Hap-py-birth-day-to-you.. da-da-da-da
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Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
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Post Number: 865
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 02:46 pm: |
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Dear Don: Please stop singing. You're a wonderful piano/guitar musician. Stick with it. Or I'll get the neighbor's dog to "sing" with you!
(triple grin here, doncha know!)
Ouch
Ouch
Yipes!!!!! |
Silver Member Username: Ojophile
ON
Post Number: 277
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 02:59 pm: |
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Larry,
No need for that. My co-worker already back-slapped me for doing so.
Can I sue? ;-)
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Silver Member Username: Two_cents
Post Number: 534
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 03:11 pm: |
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John S.
I'll join Don in singing Happy Birthday to the tune of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida... for the full 17 minutes! Have a great one! |
Silver Member Username: Ojophile
ON
Post Number: 278
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 03:31 pm: |
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2C,
I like only a little of the “alternative music” that my son listens to. I don’t know why but predictably, I have this tendency to compare the new material with what I’m already familiar with, i.e., classic rock. His favourite station is at http://www.edge102.com but even he, sometimes, would turn off his radio or his internet link to the station because, he says, “the music sucks.” I look for structure in a song --- a beginning, a middle, and an ending. A story. IMO, structure + a good melody + great chords = a good song. Regardless of the genre.
SM,
I’ll take you up on your recommendations on Aimee Mann. Hopefully, the Mississauga library has them. Based on your description of her songs and her style, I sincerely think she is something worth “discovering”. I’ll keep you posted.
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Silver Member Username: Two_cents
Post Number: 536
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 04:46 pm: |
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All,
This is music I highly recommend to everyone:
http://www.sa-cd.net/showreviews/1971
The link is to the single-disc SACD. There is also a two-disc CD that has more music. I recommend the full length CD. Enjoy! |
Gold Member Username: John_a
London
U.K.
Post Number: 2926
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 05:04 pm: |
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JOHN,
Happy birthday.
The most distinctive and useful ring tone I have heard was my daughter's. She keyed in "The Lonely Goatherd" from "The Sound of Music". Whenever anyone phoned her, everyone withing earshot smiled. |
Gold Member Username: Myrantz
Post Number: 1615
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 05:32 pm: |
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John S
Many happy returns. |
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