Just enjoyed "Latin American Guitar Music by Barrios and Ponce" played by John Williams on SonyClassical SBK 47669 (AAD). Originally recorded in 1978. |
Ah hah. Little did I know. I only saw pictures of 'the old master'
: ) |
Thanks everyone.
On my Cd now:
David Russel. Art of the Guitar. Telarc SACD-60672.
I play it stereo.(System limitation ;).
I am hoping some of you have the record / CD you mention
and can provide Artist, album/CD name + importantly, catalog number. It makes finding the album easier, more sure. Cheers. |
More detail for those into it. The Brazilian Masters CD I mentioned is 'phase correct' on my Spectral system-which is wired so that Reference Recordings & Chesky albums/CD's I own play correctly when phase correct position is selected on my Spectral DMC20 preamp. The John Williams plays correctly when phase reverse is selected. Those w/o a phase reverse switch may want to experiment; listening to a cut and then reverse the red & black leads, either at the amp OR speakers and listening again. You will then know the way your system is oriented and can mark your Cds/albums if you find it beneficial/worthwhile. Mine are marked (out of laziness) even though I hear the difference in moments and make the change that "improves the dynamics, clarity and musicality of the album". That phase reversal ability was an essential feature in choosing a preamp.
Hifiharv.
I have some Segovia I like but not that. It sounds like one I would enjoy. I have the feeling Schubert would agree..
Casey33.
I will check him out. If I like him, his playing on other labels will probably appeal even though the sound may not be up to the Columbia standard. I can listen through inferior reproduction (within limits-and I guess I am fussy/spoiled somewhat) if the music/playing engages me.
Gsm1849.
I appreciate hearing of these obscure gems and will try to check it out. we can't find them all ourselves-but this venue provides a great opportunity for those who like to share.
Mlsstl.
Couldn't agree more re Norbert. He's also a nice guy and does technical recording work for Canada's CBC and has co-ordinated and produced Cds for the Naxos label- Cavatina for one. I will look up his catalog but appreciate recommendations on particular albums very much. I can't afford to buy every album/CD (but wish I could), heck, i don't even have time to find what I like-hence this thread. |
I agree with you on Paco. I have a number of his older albums and "they rock". |
Yes. Paco Pena is also great. What are your favorite albums or ,today of course, CDs? |
Any Andean guitar music to recommend? |
I'll check it out. Thanks |
Just checked on the tube. The playing is very effortless sounding.
These guys are good. Thanks for sharing. |
I have a number of Romeros record but don't remember the labels.
I have tended to buy the artist without emphasis on the label; even though I'm well aware of varying sound quality-and very much appreciative good recordings. |
Viridian, I agree with los Romeros. I don't think it's possible to discuss great guitar playing without mentioning them. Fabulously musical Father & sons. |
Casey, I too appreciate/enjoy Manitas and Baden. I think Joao is in undervalued genius whose work will live on. I love his very elegant playing style. I think very calm and confident. |
Tosta, I can understand that. Many musicians I know don't like Mozart--but I don't think that means he's not good. What do you think of Pepe and Angel? |
Thx Rja. I will be checking these out soon. In a 9-5 course all this week.(meditation : ) |
Veridian, I agree with you. But,remember, Elvis was most unpopular for a good while. Now, his singing is known to be genius. |
And Elvis's voice one of the finest;imho. Are there any with that caliber voice today--male or female? "None" that I know of,I'll say it again,-none.... Patsy Cline + Jim Reeves had great voices too. I find too many popular females of the last 20 yrs have been 'screamers'. Yuck. the men have been better (naturally :-). |
I think the overall quality of guitars is better today, maybe becoming more similar. I find they are getting more powerful/solid- sometimes almost bigger sounding. This may make sounds more similar. What do you find? |
Mapman,I agree about the timeless appeal of the songs being a factor with Jim (but I thought his voice and presentation could make most any song acceptable); and the loss of that in today's contemporary music I think guarantees your right- that most songs and singers will be fairly soon forgotten. Hopefully the 'screamers' first. Yuck. |
Tosta, interesting; and understandable. I find Bream a bit too much on the cool, or uninvolved sounding, even when the playing is 'perfect?'. I much prefer Williams and Oscar. Segovia's repertoire, on the numerous albums I have often did not engage me.
I doubt I listened to a full side; yet the reverse is true of Pepe and Angel, on the albums I have. I make lists of guitar pieces I like and find the current level of newer (to me)players is quite accomplished. Mind you these new have had the benefit of excellent recordings by masters to learn from and emulate. With today's video world I expect the overall caliber of serious players to improve as well. It's hard to beat hearing and seeing technique at the same time. |
Goes without saying Schubert; naturally I'm sure you have some of his talent within you as well, well you know, somewhere : ) . Now me, I have an uncle who's a pilot ... : ) |
And Schubert, tempus fugit ... |
Mapman- thank you, that is beautiful - tune, lyrics, voice, presentation and back-up group. What a classic. |
Mapman, I'm with you. Good manners should be cultivated in kindergarten; and like fine wine, get better with age. "What a wonderful world it would be". |
Tosta, I agree. I think it takes some time and relaxation for young players to develop so they are easily recognizable. Or, is it that we need to hear them often? |
I'm with you LLoyd on many enjoyable players. I've never checked what guitars players are/have been using although I find the different qualities (well mainly lack of quality) very significant. But if guitarists are moving to "stronger" guitars I think it me be that the demands of fortissimo playing always seems to reveal weakness in a guitar, at least to my ears. Of course I have always had to overlook that, particularly in Spanish music, because 1.there is so much beauty in the delicacy 2. the fortissimo sections are where the recording quality has also been weak. Your thoughts? |
Also Lloyd, I posted a response on your older question re power cords for phono preamp. |
Another "Jewel" of a recording. Guitar Concerto #2 in A, Opus 36 by Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829). Played by Pepe & Caledonia Romero with The Academy of St. Martins in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner. Philips recording circa 1976. I have it on the 2 CD set 454 262-2 and even though it was digitally remastered via the Bitstream system in 1996 the sound is excellent in my system.
(Lexicon RT-20, Reference level Spectral and MIT system with exceptional ac power conditioning and isolation, B&W speakers)
Magnificently played with a superbly conducted Academy providing perfect support. Transcendent. |
Hi Tostas, what do you think of Giuliani? |
I respect Andres; but find him a mite coolish,,, |
tostadosunidos , I enjoy your knowledge.
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