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I bought the Cassandra Wilson "Blue Light 'til Dawn" cd and liked it so much I bought double lp. |
I have Cassandra Wilson "Blue Light 'til Dawn coming, thanks to Audiowoman for recommendation. |
I have a few ''reference CD's for studio sound recordings.
But for live concert sound, I have two.
1. Neil Young at Massey Hall, exquisite.
2. Harry Belafonte Live at Carnegie Hall - truly incredible. |
Snarky Puppy - Ground Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eZBlRkF0-to |
Fancy Pants by Count Basie |
Angus and Julia Stone, Down the Way. |
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Jacintha-Jacintha Is Her Name.
I didn't realize it until I played it not an hour ago. "Light My Fire" was killer, so killer.
All the best,
Nonoise |
Doug MacLeod - There's A Time... Cut 2 - Black Nights |
Eva Cassidy - American Tune |
Really some very good suggestions to follow up on here. My choices for shear quality of performance and recording, in no particular order;
Sara K Waterfalls, on the Stockfisch label
Mark Murphy Stolen Moments
Dvorak's Russalka, the version with Rene Flemming, paricularly the 2nd and 3rd tracks
Lyle Lovett Joshua Judges Ruth |
Jamie Cullum- Twentysoemthing. |
I don't "show off" my equipment. If someone wants a listen, ask what they would want to hear, that way they kind of know what to expect. Then play it and let them hear how great it can sound. |
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tom petty and the heartbreaks. Mojo
Leonard cohen. Live in london |
Currently I am using these
Redbook
-We Get Requests-Oscar Peterson K2HD LIM
-At The Blue Note- Keith Jarrett ECM
-Harry Belefonte At Carnegie Hall Hugo LPD45
-Master of Chinese Percussion K2HD LIM
SACD
-Brothers in Arms-Dire Straits
-Monty meets Sly and Robbie-Telarc
-Kind of Blue- Davis
-Something Else-Cannonball Adderley
-Triodion Avro Part Hyperion
-Tumbleweed Connection Elton John |
Hey Guys,
Currently I am listening to a cd that I produced for a band I also manage. The name of the band is 5north and we recorded the album here on Long Island in a pretty decent studio. All of the tracks were recorded using Pro Tools with using some GOOD equipment. We wanted to keep it simple going in and add flavor afterwards. One acoustic song we recorded analog then into Pro Tools, you can actually here a fault in the tape reel, which I think is awesome. 5north is an alternative rock band but they do have a softer side. The cd was master at Sterling by Justin Shturtz who is Ted's right hand man. I love to send out a few copies or I could send over some WAV files for opinions I am very curious to see what real people think. Friends and Family of course say its great but this forum will be the true test :)
just shoot me a message, if interested.
Thanks Guys and enjoy, new Sade is coming out next week. |
The new Jon Hassell on ECM titled Last Night The Moon Came Dropping Its Clothes In The Street...both currently AND at the moment. |
John Hiatt, Bring the Family |
I've been using Melody Gardot, My One and Only Thrill, lately. |
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Alejandro Sanz...multi grammy winner, good production, tight band, live show kicked my ass in Atlanta. No es lo Mismo is the one to buy/play as it really differs in subtle to dynamic within the tracks. A mix of K. Lang songs that I compiled and burned are very realistic sounding. I like to play J L Ponty's live at semper...No absolute time is the track... and watch friends faces looked confused when they finally hear the applause and realize it is a live recording...lot's of fun. |
dick dale - spacial disorientation. The acoustic guitar work is just gorgeous. |
latest ricki lee jones cd, balm in gilead. stunning sonics.
neal |
Pink Martini 'Hey Eugene' |
Kurt Elling, Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman |
Just a few that I have been using lately:
Chris Whitley - 'Perfect Day'
Tracks 1, 5, 9
Larry Carlton - 'Sapphire Blue'
Tracks 6, 8
Shawn Colvin - 'Cover Girl'
Tracks 4, 6
Patricia Barber - 'Cafe Blue'
Track 11
Queen - 'The Game' MSFL
Track 2
Crystal Method - 'Tweekend'
Track 2 |
If we're talking strictly CD's (no LP's) then my list would have to be:
Jennifer Warnes - The Well
Sting - Ten Summoner's Tales
Supertramp - Some Things Never Change
Ray Brown & Laurindo Almeida - Moonlight Serenade |
The last CD I bought with really notable sound quality was Allen Toussaint's "The Bright Mississippi". These days, it seems like I find maybe one a year worth noting.
Marty |
Manu Katche- neighborhood |
Also, Radiohead KID A which was voted as album of the decade by Rolling Stone. |
Charles Lloyd _The Call_ (ECM)
One of ECM's best, and that's saying a lot. |
If you're 80, she's still hot. That'd make her a GMILF. That's going to keep some guys wide awake tonight! |
Danlib1:
If you're 80, she's still hot. |
Cassandra Wilson - Blue Light Till Dawn - esp. tracks 8 and 9.
Jesse Cook - Gravity
Dave Brubeck - take Five |
Corrine Bailey Rae Self Titled-Female Vocals
Beth Orton Comfort Of Strangers-Female Vocals
Ryan Adams Heartbreaker-Male Vocals
Jeff Buckley Grace-Male Vocals
Jazz At The Pawnshop-Soundstage and Depth
TV On The Radio Dear Science- Dynamics and Bass Response
Eagles Hell Freezes Over-Live Performance
Greatful Dead Reckoning-Live Performance |
Paul Kelly, May 1992 and his recent 118 song downloadable librabry called A - Z. Also like Neil Young's Eldorado. |
Jax2- I think you're onto something- but I'm betting Miss Connie isn't quite so hot these days. |
Anynite I can put in Allman Bros @ Fillmore East and I,m there |
An old Reference Recording by Dr. Johnson; "The Age of Swing" superb recording; great jazz. |
Robin Trower- Bridge of Sighs
Holly Cole- One Trick Pony |
Cat Power- Jukebox
This a covers album which is recorded in a very intimate setting. Plenty of nuance and sound stage. A very tangible recording! |
The very rare Romper Room series is where I go for my reference. This is only one, but the whole series is great - a real test of a system's musical prowess! Unfortunately LP's only, but you could transfer them with the right tools. |
I guess my ones at the moment are
BLISS - Quiet Letters
BLISS - After Life |
Kate McGarry - 'Mercy Streets' (Great vocals)
Hope Waits - 'Hope Waits' (Blues with an edge...great sonics)
Clifford Jordan - 'Live at Ethell's' (As good as a "you are there" recording as you'll likely to find) |
Thanks Kurt,I forgot about the Japanese Songbird !!!!!!! |
Diana Krall - SACD
Chris Botti - Blu Ray
Redbook - MTV "unplugged" most put you right in the performance. Outstanding. |
Most anything from MA Recordings. |
