frogman
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| Every so often it happens ... Self-indulgent? Probably not. System actually sounding better than usual? Unlikely. Feeling fortunate, in the face of what Irene did in places like upstate NY? Maybe. Both our sub-conscious and music are powerful forces. | |
| The Evolution of Modern Jazz Fantastic video, Albert. Thank you. If you like this music, I am sure you like that of the greatest master of the modern tango Astor Piazzolla. His classic recording "Zero Hour" is a must hear.Orpheus10, the instrument is actually the bandoneon, n... | |
| The Evolution of Modern Jazz Grimace makes a great point, and one that should be remembered when discussing hard bop, as well as any other genre. The evolution of any art form is a continuum. New styles seldom pop up out of the blue (pun intended). This is a great thread, and... | |
| Should the best systems sound almost identical? ***Bad example - all Strads actually do sound the same.***Really? I don't think so.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzWWkWvlMx4Even through my computer's speakers, the difference is obvious. | |
| Recommend Verdi's Nabucco/Va pensiero I guess you didn't like the recommendations. | |
| Recommend Verdi's Nabucco/Va pensiero Welcome to the wonderful world of classical music and opera. Nabucco is one of Verdi's early operas, and "Va Pensiero" (Hebrews Chorus) is one of it's most beautiful moments; one which is referred to, by many, as another Italian national anthem. A... | |
| London BlueBack Discography? Not pertinent to a discography, but just wanted to comment that to my ears, and GENERALLY SPEAKING, the BB's come closest to the sound of live music than any other label's "house sound". The good ones have a terrific sense of aliveness, and tons o... | |
| Elgar enigma/ Picture at an exhibition Rushton, your point is well taken; Ravel orchestrated the music, and he is not Russian. However, the importance of the orchestrator (even Ravel), and certainly his/her nationality, must take a back seat to the composer's. The orchestration of any ... | |
| Elgar enigma/ Picture at an exhibition Kudos to you for being involved in your son's music education.Several fine recordings of Pictures as already mentioned. But, for me, to really understand this music the performance needs a Russian sensibility. The Valery Gergiev reading with the V... | |
| EAR 834P help I liked 1/2m of Nordost Red Dawn for it's detail, speed,and overall "tightening" effect; very little grundge in the sound. My EAR with the Singerman mods, was beautiful sounding and not lean, so it could benefit from the Nordost's character. This,... | |
| A true believer Rok2id, I encourage you to read Tubegroover's post above carefully and seriously. I think that not only does it provide valuable practical information, but it points to something that gets lost in these discussions (debates) all too often. There a... | |
| Share thoughts on Keith Jarrett As I wrote that comment, there was a voice in my head saying "someone will take you to task for that". ***I respectfully disagree with this statement. I think it is perfectly acceptable to stretch out far beyond the tune, even to completely oblite... | |
| A true believer “Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught." -Oscar Wilde | |
| A true believer Agaffer, this subject has been beaten to death so many times that it is not even funny. I am not about to engage in a protracted debate about this; I think I have made my opinions fairly clear. For the record, re your commnent:***If you think that... | |
| Share thoughts on Keith Jarrett Thanks Paanders, and thanks for opening the door for further discussion beyond the "He's great"/"He sucks" realm. With some welcomed exceptions, more in-depth discussion/analysis of music and artists is sorely missing in these discussions; IMO. I ... |