Fitz and the Tantrums---"Handclap"
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reubent, The music is what still gets me excited. I appreciate your enthusiasm, it is infectious. ( I hope it's alright for one music lover to say that to another?...laughing). If you haven't already, check out "Tune of the day". Springsteen is one of the many artists I always liked but never bought many lps. I recently bought a used "The River" (lp). Lots of good music, however the sonics are kind of thin. Side 4 has one track that stands out (I can't remember off hand which one, but you'll know it when you hear it. It has some good bass). I really liked "Point Blank". On the "Tune of the day" thread, I recently posted "Drive All Night" by Glen Hansard. This is his cover of BS/"The River, side 4, track3. ( I re-listened to "YOTC" this morning. A great sounding lp!) Today, I've been listening to, among others, Radiohead's "OK Computer"/original UK 1st press, and "Moon Shaped Pool". Interesting to hear the growth of this band. Happy Listening! |
a58g, Glad you enjoyed it. I think it's a great softer rock record. Good early morning wake-up call or nighttime sign-off... I've really enjoyed this thread, along with "what's playing on your system" and "what's in your CD player". I've found some great music, or was reminded of some old favorites. I worked late this evening and stopped in the local Half Price Books on the way home. Picked up a few LP's to spin on the Pro-Ject tonight. Got the following: Jeff Beck - Performing This Week.... Live at Ronnie Scott's (new 180G) The Knack - Get the Knack (used) Bruce Springsteen - The River (used) Emmylou Harris with Spyboy - Live in Germany 2000 (new DMM cutting) |
reubent, I meant to tell you, regarding "Year Of The Cat", I was recently gifted over 200 lps. This one was in the pile. As I listened (for the first time in over 20 years), a calm came over me. Not a bad sounding lp and certainly for around 40 minutes, I was taken back in time, in a good way. Thanks for your post. |
I am clearly out of step with the primary listening adventures being reported. Gives me much to consider in my every expanding explorations, thank you! Last night: Hans Werner Henze: extracts from Elegie for Young Lovers, DGG 138876 Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5, Kogan/MoscowSSO, Classic Records CR 2001 (second listen and this performance has grown on me - very enjoyable) |
palasr, Thanks for your post about the 12" single of Supertramp's 'Cannonball". I took a look on eBay and found one in the UK. It's on the way to my house. Hopefully its the correct one. It is a 12" 45 RPM single. Side 1 is Cannonball (Direct to Disk Version) and Side 2 is Cannonball (Instrumental). Looking forward to hearing it. |
FWIW: I just finished listening to my 2011 "WYWH" remaster. This one has a similar overall character that jumps out at me, reminding me of my previous two comparisons. The soundstage is "more centralized". This can’t be correct. After listening to "Meddle"& "OBC", noticing those differences, I will be ordering the new re-master of "WYWH".Are you in the U.S.? If so, you may get a re-press of the 2011 Doug Sax release, not a Bernie Grundman re-mastering. Be sure to ask if you’re looking for the same qualities that you’re hearing in Meddle. See the Steve Hoffman Forum thread on the new reissues: http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/new-pink-floyd-vinyl-reissues.523332/page-317#post-15209547 |
FWIW: I just finished listening to my 2011 "WYWH" remaster. This one has a similar overall character that jumps out at me, reminding me of my previous two comparisons. The soundstage is "more centralized". This can't be correct. After listening to "Meddle"& "OBC", noticing those differences, I will be ordering the new re-master of "WYWH". I really love the wider, more delineated soundstage of the newer re-masters. It just sounds right. |
FWIW: Today, I compared the new "Meddle" to my UK Harvest. A similar result from above. The UK: presents as more detailed but this may be a result of it not sounding as smooth or warm as the new re-master. Has a more centralized soundstage. The new re-master: Smoother sounding. Has a warmth that the UK lacks. A wider and more delineated soundstage. Better integration of lower bass region. I prefer the new version for a more pleasing experience. |
rushton, I too resisted the newest PF releases. I sprung for "Meddle" "Obscured By Clounds". "OBC" sounds smoother in a good way, has a more 3D character, but presents a very slightly softer transient response compared to my UK Harvest pressing. Overall, I like the new one. More pleasing to listen to. Listening today: Robert Plant and the Sensational Sound Shifters "lullaby and.. The Ceaseless Roar" Sara Watkins "Young In All The Wrong Ways" Love "Forever Changes" Nick Waterhouse "Never Twice" |
La Spagna, Gregorio Paniagua and the Atrium Musicae de Madrid, BIS LP-163/4 Listening to the original and comparing to the reissue from AudioNautes that was 1/2 speed mastered by the late Stan Ricker. Later... I've now played the first track of the AudioNautes reissue - oh, yes! More open, more air around the instruments. Just a touch more clarity and resolution. I'd be happy with either one, but this reissue is really good. |