@spiritofradio Thanks, James. Added Freedom Flight to my wantlist.
Once again... Eva Cassidy – Live At Blues Alley |
@sbank …oh man… 45 rpm Eva, must be sublime…my problem ( first world, i know… ) is i have the Nightbird vinyl set….i love that they included more songs, and in particular title cut…so emotive…and “ she taught him how to fly “… Spinning Dan - Two Against Nature a masterpiece of wry lyrics, percussion, Beckers acerbic guitar and perfect horns running counterpoint….. Happy Sunday all ! Jim |
@big_greg, @mammothguy54 @sbank Thanks Greg but I’d have to defer to any number of the other regulars here for deeper knowledge of classical and orchestral music. I’m just an angel aspiring to one day be a six-eye. Have learned a lot, especially from Brian the last couple of years, but I really still feel like a greenhorn.
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Streaming Ondatropica. What a gas! Thanks @td_dayton ! |
You really just have to dig into various composers and see what/who you are attracted to. I’m actually a relative noob when it comes to classical, but have enjoyed the journey immensely. One of the important things for me was reading about the various composers I was listening to to understand their history, and ‘why’ they were composing their music. It’s a tremendous history lesson, and at times very competitive between the composers during various periods. Yea, you have the ‘big ones’; Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Mozart, etc. All wonderful, and to me, Beethoven was perhaps the most important during the actual ‘classical’ period. As a visual artist in my youth, schooling, and still in a form today, I do find it interesting how ‘classical’ music somewhat mirrored what was happening in the visual artist periods. Classical, romantic, impressionist, post impressionist, modern,etc. But it was when I found those so called ‘second tier’ composers like Tchaikovsky, Mahler, Wagner, Bartok, Nielsen, Prokofiev, Sibelius, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, and so many more that everything started opening up to me. And really, those composers, and more, are not ‘second tier’ at all, but instead very important during the periods which they composed. It’s been a fascinating journey, and opened my eyes to how ‘progressive’ and ‘modern’ all these composers were at the time, and still today. And then you get into favorite conductors, and orchestras, etc. which widens the interest even further. And a really important piece of the journey. James is selling himself way short, he has a pretty good grasp of these things, as good as I do. |
@bkeske You raise many great points! I certainly don't mean "2nd tier" in terms of talent or accomplishment...maybe a better way to put it is if we're talking course content, with Bach & Beethoven explored in 101, I'm meandering my way thru 201. Particularly partial to the Russian Romantics orchestral works, Chopin & Liszt piano works, Not yet registered for 301 - Vaughn Williams, more Scandinavian composers? 401 - Japanese composers, more 20th Century composers? |
Oh yea, the Russian composers have become a favorite of mine (as you can tell), and the recordings and conductors and orchestras are incredible, including the USSR days. Fascinating stuff, and just hits me in my gut. And yes, Vaughn Williams is also a favorite, big time, as is Britten’s orchestral and string quartet works. It seems endless at times to me how much music is out their which I am unfamiliar, or don’t know well. |
Steve - Brian has the photo bit mastered so i asked him to post up a photo of the 220 ohm Herron ;-) Eventually depending on how tge laser trimmed Vishay trial goes, i will most likely use RCA w Delos….my wandering eye is looking up the Lyra line… but…….Piano sounding wonderful w 100 ohms, Lyra recommendation is 91…. Traffic - Low Spark… |
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@bkeske thanks Brian ;-) one of tgese days i shall host photos…. |
@sailmed Thanks so much, I will check that out. Speaking of ; Trumpet and Organ - Music of the Baroque - Ronald Thompson and Emma Lou Diemer ; Water Lily Acoustics WLA-WS-13 Tim - I found this bin diving for $10, on a frugal streak….ha. |
The Beach Boys - Surfer Girl, Analogue Productions remaster. Danny Gatton - 88 Elmira St., MOV reissue on clear vinyl. Entire album of music is excellent. Interesting, though, several songs SQ is subpar while many others are outstanding. Obviously from different recording takes. Very well worth owning this. Stevie Ray Vaughan - The Sky Is Crying, Analogue Productions/QRP. Outstanding album. Little Wing by Stevie is one of the very best covers of this song. Just mesmerizing. Dire Straits - S/T, Mobile Fidelity Gain 2 Ultra, 45rpm 2-disc set. I have had this for about 1 1/2 years (#6538 out of 10,000) and last night I heard things on it that I have not heard before. Depth and layers that went on seemingly forever. I went to bed with my jaw open, nearly hitting the floor. WOW! |
Boz Scaggs - S/T a gift from @big_greg thanks so much, sounds awesome ;-)…. |
Thanks to @bkeske I have learned to post photos on Audiogon from an IPhone SE. It should not have been this difficult.
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Ok, this may be presumptuous but ok, if you’re looking to try some new ‘classical’ music try this and see how you feel. Doesn’t need to be this (very expensive) issue. This is beautiful music. There are several very good recordings of it in addition to the above. Boston Symphony Orchestra under Seiji Ozawa is very good and might cost you $5-$10. Ok, this is very well known music so I’m not trying to reveal some hidden gem or anything - might be familiar already. Even so, I suppose this could be described as “accessible”. Personally I feel there is nothing to be ashamed of by digging on this. I find it very pretty but also quite moving. YMMV. |
@big_greg @tomic601 Played my Rhino copy of Crosby’s If I could only remember my name a couple times and also played the digital in anticipation of the 50th’s arrival. So far still in route. This will be a rare duplicate record in my collection. Much expectation and anticipation. It’s such a great record.
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Wow, you guys are super helpful! I appreciate the pointers on getting started with classical. Jim, I will be interested in hearing how your experience with tube rolling goes. I have been focusing on other areas of my system and haven't even given that any consideration to be honest. I am glad you guys are enjoying the Cros. I thought it was outstanding. |
Been having a blast today playing with placement of the Soul Superflys. Dire Straits-Love Over Gold 2019 Mofi 45rpm The Band-S/T 2015 Capital RE Miles Davis-Kind of Blue 2021 UHQR Roland Kirk-Blacknuss 2020 Pure Pleasure Diana Krall-Live in Paris 2016 Verve The John Coltrane Quartet-Ballads 2020 Impulse Acoustic Sounds Series Enjoying the Zus more with every spin. And yes, I got help carrying them up the stairs! |
