Album of the Evening

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I would need a couple of lifetimes for Jordi Savall alone, I think.

I heartily second that. He is one of my heroes - what a richly productive life. Comforting to see that the tragic loss of his wife has not greatly diminished his creative contributions to lovers of near-forgotten early music.

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This is my favorite thread for discovering new music. Many of my choices have been validated here as well as many new finds. Little I can add to all that has been offered here. However this little gem seems to have escaped any mention.

 

Phoebe's Dream - Jitterbug Vipers | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic

 

 

The band's back story is here...

 

The Jitterbug Vipers | Austin Woman Magazine

 

Thanks to all...

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A well played and artfully recorded release of some uncommon Baroque concerti. Monica Huggett and the Irish Baroque Orchestra on Linn Records.

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My stepdaughter used to call her "the lady with the pretty voice" when she was little.

 

A phenomenal voice indeed and a loving tribute to the artistry of the Canadian songwriters.

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The new Paul Simon out today is solid. Some really good song writing there and he is the rare aging musician that has not lost his fast ball. As always, flanked by some top notch studio musicians.

 

I'm loving this release, haven't hard a failed tune and can't get "Wristband" out of my head.

Not a bad thing, mind you. It's all good...

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Josquin Desprez: Stabat mater, Motets

La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe

 

 

Another in the Renaissance genre

Roma Aterna – Two Roman Masses

New York Polyphony from eClassical

 

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Inspired by the above:

 

Tallis Scholars sing Palestrina The Tallis Scholars

 

 

Listened to CD2 which contains Missa Papae Marcelli. New York Polyphony is essentially a One-voice-per-part outfit. Tallis Scholars is bring much bigger force to bear in their version.

 

I have this as well, it's my only other recording of Missa Papae Marcelli. I have to give it another listen - something to be said for both approaches.

As with most music, I need to be in a receptive frame of mind for a style or genre. When I'm in a 16th century groove, I'll give it another go.

Thanks for the comment.

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Highly recommend the new Sarah Jarosz album, Undercurrent. This one is every bit as good as her previous work, but this time around it feels like she is doing less with more if that makes sense. Gary Paczosa behind the boards so the sound quality is extremely high. On sale this weekend at HDT.

 

 

 

Didn't pick up the HD download but received the disc yesterday.

Been a fan for years and this work reveals her maturing artistry.

She remains one of the "New Grass" artists I most enjoy.

Would love to hear a new release from Alison Krauss.

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From Linn in multiple formats:

 

Phantasm

Dowland: Lachrimae or Seven Tears

 

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From Linn in multiple formats:

Phantasm

Dowland: Lachrimae or Seven Tears

 

From christopher3393

"Thanks. New release. Worth looking into."

 

To christopher3393

You're most welcome, pleased to share...

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Ashes and Dust

Warren Haynes with Railroad Earth.

 

Different from his earlier work with Gov't Mule.

Much more to my taste.

 

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Julia Hülsmann Trio: Imprint

 

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Excellent trio jazz, well recorded. See also my review here: https://musicophilesblog.com/2016/06/25/recommended-julia-hulsmann-trio-imprint/

 

Thanks for this, I'm listening now.

Indeed, this is the golden age of the Jazz piano trio.

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Robert de Visée : Pièces de théorbe

Hopkinson Smith

 

 

The lute holds a special place in my heart.

This inspired tonight's program...

Milano & Mudarra ala Smith, thanks.

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Rolf Lislevand: La Mascarade

Music For Solo Baroque Guitar and Theorbo

Composers: Corbetta, Visee

ECM

24/88.2: Presto Classical - Rolf Lislevand: La Mascarade - ECM: 4811716 (CD or download) - Buy online

 

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Thanks as this prompted me to play this

 

Earlier I gave this a second listen, nice to hear k.d.'s voice again.

Reminds me of this release

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Nice, one of the very first albums I bought (as a new release).

A classic from the golden age of rock 1968 to '72. IMHO...

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From Linn in multiple formats

 

Markku Luolajan-Mikkola

J.S. Bach: Complete Sonatas

Performed on a Baroque cello.

 

 

Purists might protest the choice of instruments, but I don't know enough to know better.

His skills are up to the challenge and his cello sounds superb on my humble system.

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Hmm... Bach's solo violin partitas and sonatas are quite a bit more difficult than the cello suites to start with. Then it's played on an instrument that is significantly less agile than violin. The guy's insane In any case, album of the evening:

 

Jacques de Gallot: Pièces de Luth

Hopkinson Smith

 

 

My thoughts indeed and I didn't know the artist but learned that he's won a Grammy or two and the reviews were largely favorable.

Maria Nockin in Fanfare wrote;

 

"Some of the passages that require flying fingers from the violinist are even more difficult on the Baroque cello, but his superlative technique overcomes these steep odds. I think he enjoys the challenge of the faster passages while letting the exquisite polish of his artistry come through in the slower, more thoughtful moments. He shapes the musical lines exquisitely and they express thoughts that defy translation into words."

 

 

In the end, I liked what I heard and will enjoy this recording as it's artistry reveals itself.

That's a Smith releasee that I don't have, many thanks...

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Yes, the video for the Grave from Sonata #2

is just exquisite. That's probably the best place for this type of treatment. Also took a quick listen to the sample of Double Preso from Partita #1 on the Linn page. Feels a little funny there. Intonation related? The sample is quite short so really hard to say. But that moment is probably worst case scenario. Haven't listened to sample of the fuges, but from the duration, looks like they're all taken somewhat slow. Those are the real nasties in the set I'm told.

 

In the end, all these would likely be moot point--I just love oddities. Thanks for pointing out

 

Your welcome, sharing is caring. Pieces that I'm familiar with can sound odd when heard anew in a different timbre.

As to the pace, I can't fault him for expressing a bit of license with slower tempi given the inherent challenges of this transcription.

 

As the Fanfare review noted;

"Luolajan-Mikkola's tempos are slow, and anyone who is looking for a fast cello rendition of the violin partitas and sonatas will be disappointed. The beauty of this interpretation is its contemplative spirit."

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Last night's SACD listen

 

Armenian Spirit (Esprit d'Arménie)

Jordi Savall & Hesperion XXI

 

 

It had been a long, tiring day and I was tired. Several tracks later I found myself

drifting off and this music took me to delightful foreign lands in my hypnagogic reverie.

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Feel free to put me on your ignore list!

 

Musicophile, I will place you on my group of "friends".

 

Thanks to all those who share their love of music in all it's variety.

There are many similar forums but none is more valuable to me than this one.

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Brian Bromberg - Wood.

One of the best recordings I know, were it for capturing the bass well.

 

Fond of Bromberg myself, I find the sound of the bass

in this recording from Sound Liason to be exceptional.

 

A live recording of upright bass and piano...

 

 

https://soundliaison.nativedsd.com/albums/sl1010aimpromptu

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Careless Love - Madeleine Peyroux

 

 

Perhaps her best, along with "Half the Perfect World" IMHO

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Newest album from BIS records in 24/96 native resolution. Superb sound of Vadim's strad violin and almost magical performance conducted by Neeme Jarvi.

 

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I didn't check this thread yesterday and am glad I caught up before posting.

I was about to post the same album. Got it in 24 bit for less than $10 from eClassical.

Both the artist and the work are new in my library.

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Solemn music for a somber week

 

From Linn Records in multiple formats.

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I don't have this but noticed I missed his latest release.

Thanks for jogging my attention to this artist.

 

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