Grainger49
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Pink Floyd had a number of good albums. Ummagumma is one, Meddle another. These are the early stuff.
But who mentioned Pink Floyd?
But who mentioned Pink Floyd?
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matthewmckay
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I had to purchase this vinyl after listening to the group on a local/public jazz station... this is the groups first venture into recording on vinyl... it was interesting to hear Allison describe what she was looking for in terms of sound quality on this effort, and how every one of her expectations had been surpassed when she got to hear the result.
Allison Miller and Boom Tic Boom - No Morphine, No Lillies
Check it out... its a fun album (and IMO all-over the map in terms of style) and easily one of the best recordings that I have heard lately.
Allison Miller and Boom Tic Boom - No Morphine, No Lillies
Check it out... its a fun album (and IMO all-over the map in terms of style) and easily one of the best recordings that I have heard lately.
Grainger49
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Ok, I have bought about 40-50 LPs in my 6 months being employed. One of them is spinning today:
John Stewart, The Last Campaign.
I will be surprised if anyone knows this obscure songwriter/singer much less this album.
Back in 92 my guitar teacher fell in love with John Stewart's work that I gave him on a cassette. He liked the hooks and was amazed at his background.
Any fans of Lindsay Buckingham should take note. Lindsay learned all his licks from John.
John Stewart, The Last Campaign.
I will be surprised if anyone knows this obscure songwriter/singer much less this album.
Back in 92 my guitar teacher fell in love with John Stewart's work that I gave him on a cassette. He liked the hooks and was amazed at his background.
Any fans of Lindsay Buckingham should take note. Lindsay learned all his licks from John.
Grainger49
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That would be the song Gold from the album Bombs Away Dream Babies. John was about to lose his recording contract with yet another label. Lindsey Buckingham came in and saved him for another album or two.
Grainger49
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Today after all kinds of chores around the house (ceiling fan almost installed, needs 2 people for the finish), I sat down with some of the albums I have bought in the last 6 months of income. I bought an American and English pressing of Donovan's first (mono) album. I wanted to compare.
The American can't be better. The English pressing is amazing But the American pressing is up next.
Edit: It isn't better and it has songs in a different order than the American pressing.
The American can't be better. The English pressing is amazing But the American pressing is up next.
Edit: It isn't better and it has songs in a different order than the American pressing.
I think I will give a few suggestions to broaden horizon here. Do not think george Bensen is jazz. If you want jazz and well recored at that try the Bill Evens trio esp the ones with Paul Moton and Scott lafaro. And try Lisa Ekdahl,there are two cds its a real jazz trio and a wonderful sweedish singer. More real Jazz T. monk any of them the columbias are good but go at it slowly,Monk takes a while. Try some of the older Prestige Miles Davis monos.And I have been a classical musician for 50 yrs,and I never have heard anything relating to classical posted here.Try Bachs B minor mass. that was included in the voyager space craft to show some of the greatest things our culture has created. Have you ever heard it? Just food for thought. Jann Olsen
fullheadofnothing
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Actually it's a Brandenburg on the Voyager disc.
I think there are a whole lot of jazz guitarists who would disagree with you about George Benson.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWTPM6tNvXQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWTPM6tNvXQ
Grainger49
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Have you heard "The Other Side Of Abby Rd."?
It is a style of Jazz that is almost unique to the mid to late 70s. There are a lot of similar albums produced by Creed Taylor on the CTI label (Creed Taylor Inc.).
Dan, that is a great cover. I have never heard it before. I'll look for it on an album.
It is a style of Jazz that is almost unique to the mid to late 70s. There are a lot of similar albums produced by Creed Taylor on the CTI label (Creed Taylor Inc.).
Dan, that is a great cover. I have never heard it before. I'll look for it on an album.
matthewmckay
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so many variables with classical... different orchestras, different musicians, different venues... etc. some recordings might have excellent sonics, but do not connect you in an emotional way to the piece.
also, much of the classical repetoire is not in print any more. it makes it really hard to make a suggestion about a particular pressing that might be outrageously expensive, or just plain unobtainium.
look at the "chaconne' in bach's partita no. 2 for solo violin. there are like 25 different versions of this same piece on youtube and they sound nothing like eachother. my favorite is this one by itzhak perlman... enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpYUaRg0aDw
he gets into the chaconne at 13:50 in the video
also, much of the classical repetoire is not in print any more. it makes it really hard to make a suggestion about a particular pressing that might be outrageously expensive, or just plain unobtainium.
look at the "chaconne' in bach's partita no. 2 for solo violin. there are like 25 different versions of this same piece on youtube and they sound nothing like eachother. my favorite is this one by itzhak perlman... enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpYUaRg0aDw
he gets into the chaconne at 13:50 in the video
Grainger49
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Bad Benson, by George Benson arrived today. It has the cover of Take Five that Dan linked.
I am going to settle down and give it a listen.
Thanks for the suggestion Dan!
I am going to settle down and give it a listen.
Thanks for the suggestion Dan!
Grainger49
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This afternoon I pulled out some oldies. They are from 1961 (Thundering Skies/Steam Trains), 1963(Mr. D's Machine, diesel locomotives) and 1978 (Power and the Majesty). All three are Mobile Fidelity. The first was #8 (very early), the second #11 (still pretty early) and who knows about the 1978, they had the logo they use today.
These are guilty pleasures. But fun.
These are guilty pleasures. But fun.
saildoctor
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Will the circle be unbroken ! With the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Maybelle Carter, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, etc. With 3 LP's that's a lot of play time!
Grainger49
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Kerry,
An awesome album for Bluegrass fans.
An awesome album for Bluegrass fans.
saildoctor
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Yeah, I've been listening to a lot of bluegrass lately.
I've also been listening to most of the groups on the Daptone record label. Seems like a lot of the backing band members are shared between groups. Their recording studio is all analog tape. Last one I listened to is the newest self titled album by Antibalas. Their thing is afro-beat / funk - it's really good!
I've also been listening to most of the groups on the Daptone record label. Seems like a lot of the backing band members are shared between groups. Their recording studio is all analog tape. Last one I listened to is the newest self titled album by Antibalas. Their thing is afro-beat / funk - it's really good!
Grainger49
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I'll bet you have already discovered Rounder Records. They have a lot of good Bluegrass for some guys in Cambridge Mass.
I have never heard of Daptone records. I'll look into it.
I have never heard of Daptone records. I'll look into it.
