Solti conducts The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - Mendelssohn ‘Italian Symphony’ & Schubert Symphony #5. London reissue 1967, originally 1959.
Very nice recording. |
Prince "Live in Utrecht" 6/20/87 3lp set from the "SOTT" box |
Mehta conducts Bruch Violin Concert & Lalo Symphony Espagnole. Los Angeles Philharmonic W/ Pinchas Zukerman, violin. Columbia/CBS Masterworks reissue, probably 1980ish. Originally 1979.
Beautifully recorded. |
Brahms
Violin Concerto in D Major, Opus 77
Pinchas Zuckerman, Violin
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Zubin Mehta
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Sir John Barbirolli Conducts Vaughan Williams - Introduction And Allegro For Strings, Op. 47Serenade In E Minor, Op. 20, Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis & Fantasia On "Greensleeves". The Sinfonia Of London & The Allegri String Quartet. Angel reissue, date unknown, but per label, 1980’s. Originally 1963.
Another wonderful recording....or else my rig is just sounding exceptionally good today 😁 |
Puttin' on the 3rd lp of Prince Live, got a quiche Lorraine in the oven. Life is good. Gathering my thoughts. |
My mini review of the Prince "Sign O The Times" Super Deluxe Box Set
Includes 13 lps, a DVD, and a 120 page book.
My feeling about Prince as an artist is that he was a genius. Although he was kind of shy, he seemed to be an intellectual and a caring person. His feelings were drenched into his music.
This entire box set is on high quality vinyl, pressed on center (a rarity these days). The only lp that was not flat was lp 2 of the live record.
The first lp: I noticed the mix was heavy handed to the right. On side 2, this seemed to become less of an issue.
Going forward...to the Live lp... I was noticing the lack of deep bass on the bass drum and bass guitar. I’m not sure why but it felt like Prince wanted the focus to be on him. Sheila E on drums....I didn’t realize until over a year ago that she is related to Alejandro Escovedo, hence (E).
She can rock out when called upon. Sometimes the drum kit sounds electronic except when she is doing her solos.
Being a live lp, noticeable was the crowd noise relegated to a minimum. This is a let down for me as I want to hear the crowd reaction and how the musicions feed off it. This may have been the biggest let down for me on the live album.
Overall, the recording quality is great and consistent. I bought my sealed copy as a scratch and dent. It had a corner dent that’s not very noticeable for 20% off.
Taking in a 13 lp set is quite an undertaking and enjoyable when one is a music lover. Don't you youngsters try this without parental supervision....
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John Prine "The Tree of Forgiveness" |
Mozart
Horn Concertos
Angel 1961
Alan Civil
Otto Klemperer
Philharmonia Orchestra
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Vernon Handley conducts Delius - Intermezzo : "Fennimore And Gerda", On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring, Summer Night On The River, A Song Before Sunrise, Sleigh Ride, Prelude : "Irmelin", The Walk To The Paradise Garden & La Calinda : "Koanga". London Philharmonic Orchestra. EMI/Lambert & Butler Master Series 1979 UK pressing.
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@spiritofradio
Dang man, I almost played that exact same album earlier. |
John Prine
..."fry me some pork chops
and forgive my sin"....
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@bkeske
High and bright on a rare sunny Saturday. |
Forgot to mention, very familiar melodies and phrases. |
@spiritofradio High and bright on a rare sunny Saturday. lol, I think you are correct. |
Sir Adrian Boult conducts Vaughan Williams - Symphony #6 & The Lark Ascending. New Philharmonia Orchestra W/Hugh Bean, violin. Angel 1967
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Kathleen Edwards "Total Freedom"
Love her, love this record! |
Redd Kross "Beyond the Door"
A great ( new) Rock band. |
Herbie Hancock - Speak Like a Child |
I have a frozen syringe of the PPT I need to use. Just need to self-motivate. |
Fat Boy Slim "You've Come a Long Way, Baby" |
Pink Martini - Splendor in the Grass |
Edouard Van Remoortel conducts Grieg - Holberg Suite, Wedding Day At Troldhaugen, Op. 65, No. 6 , Lyric Suite, Op. 54 & Norwegian Dances, Op. 35. Bamberger Symphoniker. VOX, reissue and remastered for stereo, 1970. Originally 1956 in mono.
First time I spun this, I wasn’t happy with the overall recording quality, perhaps poorly done from mono to stereo. But, giving it another shot. |
@big_greg. Pink Martini is such a fun act. they were so integral to that late 2000s lounge revival, and they've continued to make good music ever since.
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Love "Forever Change"
45th Anniversary / Rhino/Chris Bellman
SQ is fantastic! |
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Marillion. - Clutching at Straws |
Keith Jarrett
Death and the Flower
@boxer12, you might enjoy this. |
Beth Hart
Fire on the Floor
Wow |
Boulez conducts Schoenberg - Serenade Op. 24. Domaine Musical Ensemble. Everest, 1960’s. Originally released 1962.
A nice ‘raw’ recording, which I appreciate. |
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@simao They are a lot of fun to see live! |
Wow!. No love for Love.
Such a wonderful record! |
Simon & Garfunkel "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme" Sundazed/Stereo |
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“And I will be alone again tonight my dear” |
@slaw
did you know UFO covered that Love song? |
On now, the most underrated album by the most unappreciated band:
Camel
Breathless
Sweet. Like a box of chocolates.
“Better get on your boots and join us....”
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Re: Beth Hart She has Jeff Beck on that record. I mean... yeah. |
Dave Alvin "Blackjack Dave" MFSL |
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Pulling a couple recent additions for a second spin....
Richard and Linda Thompson - Shoot Out the Lights. Hannibal 1982 |
Maybe my 2nd favorite Rush album, Hemispheres |
real men do bake Quiche and listen to Prine and Prince...
@slaw you are indeed a credit to NC. |
War Dept. and I are playing with a generative music app called Bloom by Brian Eno
....fun |
Fairport Convention - S/T (What We Did on Our Holidays). A&M reissue, 1973ish. Originally 1969. |
Fleetwood Mac - S/T, MFSL |
Joni Mitchell - Court And Spark. Asylum reissue, probably 1976, originally 1974 |
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