jiminlogansquare Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Tony Molina "Dissed and Dismissed" This to my mind is the perfect pop album, or at least one of the few (Psychocandy by The Jesus and Mary Chain would be another). I love the short-format tunes. Say what you have to say, then stop while you're ahead. Also some great rock/pop guitar playing. Link to comment
accwai Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 endBeginning New York Polyphony An album mostly of music concerned with death by Franco-Flemish Renaissance masters. The last piece is a modern setting of Guillaume de Machaut's Ma fin est mon commencement. The lyric alternates between the original French text and the English translation My end is my beginning. Strange and haunting. Link to comment
John H Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 via Tidal iMac > NAD C388 Integrated with BluOS module > Linn Keilidh Link to comment
John H Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Three of my favorites, Branford, Kurt and Joe Cal via Tidal iMac > NAD C388 Integrated with BluOS module > Linn Keilidh Link to comment
BacHolz Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 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. Primary System: HTPC (Win 10, 64) > Synology DS212j > JRiver MC 22 > Uptone Audio Regen Amber > Schiit Bifrost Uber 4490 > Marantz SR7010 with Marantz UD5005 > Aperion Intimus 6Bs (LR) + Intimus 5C + 4 Intimus 4BPs (Surround) + 2 Bravus 12s - Display: Samsung 55" KS9000 - Headphones: AKG Q701. Link to comment
John H Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 This was my night cap, a new to me artist Special Edition of a 2012 release via Tidal iMac > NAD C388 Integrated with BluOS module > Linn Keilidh Link to comment
Musicophile Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'm not generally that much into late 20th century classical music, but Lutoslawski is really great. Quite well recorded 24/96 from Qobuz, currently significantly reduced (see also here: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f13-music-downloads-and-streaming/special-discount-some-great-dg-highres-albums-qobuz-28871/#post551663) Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
master Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Completes my discography of all studio albums by Led Zeppelin. Coda is probably their weakest album, not surprising as it was missing John Bonham and most of the material was culled from outtakes, bootlegs, etc. Led Zeppelin however remains one of the greatest bands of all time, and one of my faves. Honestly a band that you cannot find much wrong with, unless its the very fact they are way too heavy and hard with their music. Their music is certainly not for everyone, but folks willing to tip their toes into the Led Zeppelin pond will come away with an understanding (and maybe even appreciation) for hard rock and heavy metal music... long before there even existed such music or the genre(s) was even invented. Some of the best music ever coming from truly gifted musicians and well worth digging deep into. Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world - Martin Luther Link to comment
christopher3393 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Guillaume Dufay: Missa Se la face ay pale Diabolus in Musica/Guerber Early Renaissance polyphony by one of the greatest 15th century composers. It still retains some medieval flavor but with modification and creative additions as well. Solid performance by a reliable ensemble in continental vocal style. I find this much more palatable than the Binchois Consort recording for Hyperion, or any of the older recordings. If you don't like this performance, your other good options are the new Cut Circle release or Cantica Symphonia's 2014 offering. Cut Circle's recording is close-miked, and a little more dramatic with more distinctive individual voices. Cantica Symphonia's includes instruments. The sackbutts won't be to everyone's taste. So with the Diabolus performance, it is a little easier to just follow the vocal polyphony. The whole album is a restored complete musical setting for this Mass, which was one of the first to be composed around a secular song setting (written by Dufay 20 years prior to the Mass). Here's the Cantus Symphonia cover: I mentioned the Cut Circle double album earlier in this thread (post #10359). Link to comment
master Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Greatest Hits and Greatest Hits 2 from Bob Seger. Double dose of rock/heartland rock though one could argue Bob Seger has more hits than can be fit into one album or CD. Excellent music from one of the earliest proponents of roots rock, both the albums contain all the major hits from the 70s and 80s, making this a must have for anyone into the genre or even wanting a casual introduction to Bob Seger and his music. Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world - Martin Luther Link to comment
christopher3393 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Dufay, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly – Missa L'Homme Armé (Supremum Est Mortalibus Bonum) "L'homme armé" is a French secular song from the Renaissance. It was the most popular tune used for musical settings of the Mass: dozens of compositions entitled Missa L'homme armé survive from the Renaissance. A handful of them stand out and Dufay's is one of them. This remains my favorite recording of this Mass, although the sound is just a little veiled. The recording includes one of Dufay's best and most musically sophisticated motets, "Supremum Est Mortalibus Bonum". “ Dufay twists and disguises the [song] melody, altering it, ornamenting it, and subjecting it to a dazzling array of compositional permutations… Dufay's clever gambit certainly sparked a tradition of competition and compositional challenge in the nascent family of L'homme armé mass settings. –Timothy Dickey Link to comment
EuroChamp Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 [ATTACH=CONFIG]26387[/ATTACH] Revisiting an old friend: Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2, 24 Preludes. Maria Joao Pires. The Royal Philarmonic with Andre Previn. Excellent sound from a CD rip. What a great album! Thank you Link to comment
accwai Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Guillaume Dufay: Missa Se la face ay paleDiabolus in Musica/Guerber Holy cow, you're really on a roll now Should have this one somewhere in the house. See if I can find it In any case, album of the evening: A Solo Paolo Pandolfo Link to comment
jcn3 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 [ATTACH=CONFIG]26955[/ATTACH] via Tidal very nice! good night time listening. (1) holo audio red (hqp naa) > chord dave > luxman cl-38uc/mq-88uc > kef reference 1 (2) simaudio moon mind 2 > chord qutest > luxman sq-n150 > monitor audio gold gx100 Link to comment
jcn3 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 This was my night cap, a new to me artistSpecial Edition of a 2012 release [ATTACH=CONFIG]26964[/ATTACH] via Tidal also very nice! thanks! (1) holo audio red (hqp naa) > chord dave > luxman cl-38uc/mq-88uc > kef reference 1 (2) simaudio moon mind 2 > chord qutest > luxman sq-n150 > monitor audio gold gx100 Link to comment
cjf Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 [ATTACH=CONFIG]27004[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]27005[/ATTACH] Greatest Hits and Greatest Hits 2 from Bob Seger. Double dose of rock/heartland rock though one could argue Bob Seger has more hits than can be fit into one album or CD. Excellent music from one of the earliest proponents of roots rock, both the albums contain all the major hits from the 70s and 80s, making this a must have for anyone into the genre or even wanting a casual introduction to Bob Seger and his music. Seger is good stuff for sure. One of those guys that I never get tired of hearing My Audio System -Last Updated May 20 2021 Link to comment
cjf Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Despite what some may think, these old school Metal bands made some damn good sounding albums back in the day. I've got copies of the originals that weren't yet molested by some ham fisted mastering engineer. DR is usually in the 12's or better on these guys My Audio System -Last Updated May 20 2021 Link to comment
accwai Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Debussy: Préludes, Book 1; Images, Book 1 Yukie Nagai Link to comment
jiminlogansquare Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Mussorgsky, Rachmaninoff & Makris: Orchestral Works (Highlights) London Symphony Orchestra Predrag Gosta conducting An intense, in-your-face performance. Real dedication here. Worth a listen, and maybe it will entice you to purchase the whole set. Use this one to show off your stereo to your family and friends, while also reserving some time to just enjoy listening yourself. I listened to this highlights set streaming on ClassicsOnline. Link to comment
master Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Rory Gallagher, before going solo. Taste - Taste Taste - On The Boards Not much of a singer, but the man could play the guitar and at a blistering pace. Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world - Martin Luther Link to comment
christopher3393 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Holy cow, you're really on a roll now Should have this one somewhere in the house. See if I can find it In any case, album of the evening: A Solo Paolo Pandolfo Thanks for the Pandolfo reminder. He's a real virtuoso, isn't he? And, yeah, I'm a little obsessed Here are 2 recordings of selections from 6 L'homme arme masses that might have started the tradition. Many think that Antoine Busnoys, a student of Dufay's, wrote the 6 anonymous masses. He did write one that is certainly his and he likely wrote it before Dufay, but that is a different album for another day. Both 6 mass recordings are good and have mostly different selections from the Masses. Each has a different approach to performance. I'm no expert, but I don't think they are necessary for understanding/appreciating the more celebrated L'homme arme masses. L’HOMME ARMÉ: Six masses attributed to Antoine Busnois, Naples, Biblioteca Nazionale Cantica Symphonia Giuseppe Maletto La Dissection d'un Homme Armé: Six Masses After a Burgundian Song Van Nevel, Huelgas Ensemble Link to comment
Sfric Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Listened to "Newport Blue Coast Sampler 1" last evening. Excellent sound quality in DSD 2.8Mhz and really good music to boot! I've purchased several albums from Blue Coast Records and have yet to be disappointed. More details here: Newport Blue Coast Sampler 1 | Blue Coast Records Link to comment
jiminlogansquare Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Just wanted to add that the full performance of the Mussorgsky/Ravel and Rachmaninov LSO recording, the highlights of which I posted on yesterday, are now streaming at CD and hi-resolution at ClassicsOnline. More important, the entire performance is worth a listen! Link to comment
master Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 The guy (Rory Gallagher) could play them guitars. Hectic, blistering pace, and pretty much wielded like one would handle an axe, this is rock and blues performance high on octane. Probably the best introduction to Rory Gallagher, but even otherwise excellent recording and excellent music make this a wonderful album to own. Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world - Martin Luther Link to comment
cjf Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 My Audio System -Last Updated May 20 2021 Link to comment
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