Songs you use when auditioning gear
What are some of your favorite songs to play when auditioning gear? I often listen to Dreams by Fleetwood Mac. Just about anything off of Gaucho or Aja by Steely Dan or Joni Mitchell’s Hejira or Hissing of Summer Lawns usually gets spun up too. Dreams, in particular, is such a great song and is recorded with the balance I really like as well as a full and wide soundstage. Wondering what some of yours are to see what I’m missing.
The songs below are from the band Yello. These songs will test your speaker setup and gear. I have tried a lot of songs and haven't found anything to top these. Turn it up and be prepared for awesomeness. In case you're wondering, it's not jazz or classical. More electronic. Band: Yello Album: Toy Songs: Electrified II, Kiss The Cloud, Pacific AM
Album: Point Song: Rush for Joe
Let me know what you think |
I like to take progressive jazz like Spyro Gyro, Kit Walker, Weather Report or smooth jazz like Fourplay. Excellent engineered recordings that really let you evaluate depth and soundstage. i also like to use progressive rock like Yes; Close to the Edge and ELP for more dynamics and power. BTW, I love Karla Bonoff too! |
@troutstreamnm definitely Yes and ELP. Starship Trooper is a great song to use as is From the Beginning. @signaforce absolutely so many great suggestions. I’m having trouble keeping up with them! |
@veerossi love Marcus Miller. Amazing bassist, both tracks you mentioned sound outstanding. |
