Top 3 songs to evaluate a system


Hi everyone,

So here is the question: what are your Top 3 music pieces to evaluate a system?

The songs should be complementary to cover a wider range of features, but not necessary. If you only listen to one type of music, it would make sense to only evaluate with this type.

Bonus: identify one good part of the piece where you pay extra attention because this is where the difference between systems is more visible.

I'll start:

Holly Cole Trio - Girl Talk - My Baby Just Cares For Me
Highlight: The vibrating cord at 1:59

MaMuse - All The Way - Glorious
Highlight - The clean guitar and the high drum beat that rythm the whole piece

Metallica - ... And Justice for All (Remastered) - One
Highlight - The first drums at 0:53, but the whole guitar as well


Doing this myself, I realize it's very hard to only pick 3!!

papyneau

Showing 1 response by nottmkid

Excellent thread with some seriously good selections, below are a few of mine: sorry, I can’t leave it at just three 😬

Ezio Bosso, “Under The Trees’ Voices” (Live). If you play this and you do not feel that you are one of the musicians sitting in this hall your system needs some attention. It’s a beautiful piece which deserves many ears to listen to it.

Leonard Cohen/Sharon Robinson, “By the Rivers Dark”. Just stunning in ever respect, get lost in that voice with amazing texture and lyrics. Play loud and make your drivers work for a living.

Bob Dylan, “Man in the Long Black Coat”. Give this a spin because it’s not like the BD you think you know (unless your are a true fan. Great recording and detail. If you’re not in the same room as the band check out your gear.

Chris Stapleton, Death Row. You will know why when you play it (loud)

Bela Fleck and the Flectones, “Flight of the Cosmic Hippo” album & track. If you can’t feel the bass strings vibrate?....

Sade, either; “No Ordinary Love” or “Cherish the Day”, both winners.

Hope you enjoy😃