I believe this post will receive responses from those who just want to express what their favorite songs are rather than doing what the OP is asking (maybe he is asking that)
It makes sense to use songs (music) to evaluate a system with those you are familiar. But, the same songs when it comes to "evaluating an amp" can vary more than the results you want to achieve. Recordings of the same song can sound terrific in one case or horrible in another depending on the quality of the recording.So, an evaluation of a particular amp can't be limited to just 3 songs of a particular genre but to a range of music.
Music of all styles (pop, hip hop, rock, metal, folk, classical, jazz, xydeco, and some others) contain useful dynamics. Your focus may be on male/female vocals,, instruments, or all of those.
I'll join the "herd" and weigh in on some of the music I've heard that contain excellent dynamics.......In no particular order.
Steely Dan...Aja
Boston Pops...most any selection
Jennifer Warnes....most any selection
Jethro Tull....Thick as A Brick
Stuff...Do You Want Some of This
Sanford-Townsend Band...Smoke From a Distant Fire.
There's no end to this list or any other.
It makes sense to use songs (music) to evaluate a system with those you are familiar. But, the same songs when it comes to "evaluating an amp" can vary more than the results you want to achieve. Recordings of the same song can sound terrific in one case or horrible in another depending on the quality of the recording.So, an evaluation of a particular amp can't be limited to just 3 songs of a particular genre but to a range of music.
Music of all styles (pop, hip hop, rock, metal, folk, classical, jazz, xydeco, and some others) contain useful dynamics. Your focus may be on male/female vocals,, instruments, or all of those.
I'll join the "herd" and weigh in on some of the music I've heard that contain excellent dynamics.......In no particular order.
Steely Dan...Aja
Boston Pops...most any selection
Jennifer Warnes....most any selection
Jethro Tull....Thick as A Brick
Stuff...Do You Want Some of This
Sanford-Townsend Band...Smoke From a Distant Fire.
There's no end to this list or any other.