What Are You Listening To?

[nadams]

So I may be living in the 90's, but I've taken a liking to Dave Matthews lately. Most of his stuff sounds just great on the SDA's, and it's very full-range and well composed music.

Also, I've been listening to Muse quite a bit. Most probably haven't heard of them, as they're a British rock band. A lot of their stuff is harder.... I usually listen to it if I want something loud and powerful (typically on my way home from work in the car).

[BlueMDPicker]

Ted Hawkins - Watch Your Step
1982, Rounder/UMGD - B02VC, CD

A voice full of passion and authenticity you will never forget.

[shack]

Different strokes... I know I got some Dee Lite 'round here somewhere...

Bruce! Have you kidnapped Anthony? Let him go....NOW...and no one gets hurt.

[BlueMDPicker]

I know I got some Dee Lite 'round here somewhere...

He's bluffin' --- 3 E's, if you please.

[shack]

He's bluffin' --- 3 E's, if you please.

Good eye...I thought we still had Bruce holed up in Houston....but you never know.

[jkn]

Also, I've been listening to Muse quite a bit. Most probably haven't heard of them, as they're a British rock band. A lot of their stuff is harder.... I usually listen to it if I want something loud and powerful (typically on my way home from work in the car).

I've had Absolution on repeat all day at work on several occasions. I'm very anxious to pick up some of their other stuff one of these days. Absolution is an utterly stunning disc that grows on you with time.

now: Saul Stokes - Zo Pilots http://www.discogs.com/release/209230 - One of my all time favorite albums - it just hits me right every time I hear it. A very ambient electronic album - more on the beat side than drifty ambient. Analog - mostly recorded on modular synths he built. We've worked on a few smaller projects together over the years. Definitely worth checking out if you like ambient or synth music... http://www.saulstokes.com

was: Radian - Juxtaposition http://www.discogs.com/release/316926 - bass, drums, synth/computer trio out of (I think) Vienna. They take feedback into very melodic atmospheric territory - grounded with the live bass and drums feel (as opposed to very drum machine/synthy...). Somewhat in Pan Sonic territory - at least when Pan Sonic is being more mellow.

...

On earlier posts...

Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense - wow - I played that cassette to death. A perfect concert.

Madonna's Ray of Light - there are a few good tracks on that - especially the title track. Not one that I go seeking out to listen to, but I don't mind when my wife's in the mood for it. Her most recent one (well, I think it was the most recent one - the one where she goes back to disco fasions...) had some good moments as well. She usually manages to pull in a good producer to take her in slightly different directions.

[zombie boy 2000]

Talking Heads "Stop Making Sense," AWESOME!!! David Byrne and the crew were performing in my family room!!!! The imaging and soundstaging on this live recording is incredible . . .at one point during Once In a Lifetime, I jump out of the chair the realizm startled me.

I love how Stop Making Sense always finds it way back into this thread:) One of the best albums of all time... unless I'm in the mood for Remain in the Light.

[hearingimpared]

I started off the night with just a whole lot of different genre's for backround music while my wife and I put up some wall hangings and cleaned out another room (well almost) of boxes.

But then I settled down and did some real relaxing listening, incredibly great sounding recordings and performances with:

Proprius- Arne Domnerus Group - "Good Vibes." This is part three (if you don't have the double disc set) of the Jazz at the Pawnshop recordings and they really cook and jam as well as showcase the 1.2 TL's abilities. This system tonight presented the stage as Gert Palmcrantz (recording engineer) describes it, "a tight small stage with five genius' crammed together." (paraphrased). Gert's recording and engineering of these live sessions are incredible and the rig tonight did this recording justice. AWESOME

Next was:

Johnny Cash - "16 biggest Hits" Almost all the songs seemed to have been taken from different recording sessions and a couple are live. I gotta tell you the 1.2 TLs were presenting a different soundstage on each song but the imaging was pinpoint and very wide on some tracks. Three were out to the side walls which are over 5' from each speaker. Johnny Cash was just an awesome artist and this disc showcases alllllllllllllllllllllllllll his talents.

I'm lovin' it.

[heiney9]

Charlotte Martin-Live at Jammin Java-Vienna,VA(11-5-05). One of my new discoveries. She has a few cd's out independent. Very much in the vein of a Fiona Apple or Tori Amos or Jewel. She plays piano and has a very lovely voice. Not like the pop music of say a Vanessa Carlton. Live Music Org. allows live recordings (with artist permission) to be uploaded and then dl's by fans. Most are offered in both FLAC and mp3 format. I've dl'd a few of her more interesting and well recorded shows (in FLAC of course). This is one of them. Excellent amatuer recording of a fantastic show.

I'm always searching thru this very large archive website and dl'ing stuff that sounds interesting. It's really hit or miss.......more miss actually. I had heard of Charlotte before I discovered the site and had 2 of her cd's already. The live performances are really good.

www.charlottemartin.com

for those who might be curious

Add - Kate Bush and Sarah McLachlan as influences too.

[bembol]

"The Last Kiss" soundtrack, Prophecy by Remy Zero

[BlueMDPicker]

Guitar Shorty - We the People
2006, Alligator ALCD 4911, CD

"I've been to hell and back, I'm still looking good
I've found the fountain of youth, I've got the blues in my blood"

Driving groove with TONE.

[amulford]

Billy Joel - 52nd Street



Something from back in the day. Couple of his hits, The guy does play a pretty good piano.

[DAGLJAM6]

Guitar Shorty - We the People
2006, Alligator ALCD 4911, CD

"I've been to hell and back, I'm still looking good
I've found the fountain of youth, I've got the blues in my blood"

Driving groove with TONE.

Amen!

[BlueMDPicker]

Ted Hawkins - Happy Hour
1986, Rounder/Umgd, CD

[TroyD]

Ahem, Mike, did I mention what a GREAT guy you are??

I'm listening to Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis.

This is one occaison where the CD remaster is better than the 180gm vinyl reissue.

Good stuff here, fellas.

BDT

[BlueMDPicker]

Ahem, Mike, did I mention what a GREAT guy you are?

My greatness pales in comparison to your culinary skills. ;) Watch for incoming.


The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East
1971, Capricorn 802, 200g remastered vinyl by Quiex SV-P

Joe's "The Clamp", the Bellavista with the Dynavector, and this 200g LP will blow you so far away that you could care less if you ever return. THERE!

[BlueMDPicker]

Various Artists - History of British Rock, Volume One
1976, CBS/Sire 2P 6547, 2-LP

Highly collectible compilation, in mint condition, courtesy of Mr. Grand.

[beardog03]

Let me say...Blue you rock bro..!!

I have been "enlightened" from all your post`s in this thread..



Thanks

[BlueMDPicker]

Queen - A Night at the Opera
1975, Elektra 7E-1053, LP

[dorokusai]

The two standouts of CES 2007:

Ray Lamontague - Till the Sun Fades to Black

David Sylvian - Secrets of the Beehive

[hearingimpared]

Queen - A Night at the Opera
1975, Elektra 7E-1053, LP

My Wife and I were listening to the "Best of Queen" (purple cover, I can't seem to find a picture of it on the web) last night and it was pure

GGGGOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSEEEEEE BBBBBBBUUUUUMMMMPPPPSS

[BlueMDPicker]

Son Seals - Bad Axe
1984, Alligator - AL 4738, LP

IMO, one of his finest efforts. "Friday Again" is the quintessential Chicago, electric blues groove.

"He has total command of the instrument, and the result is awsome... ferocious attack, vicious, searing guitar and passionate singing."
--downbeat

[BlueMDPicker]

Miles Davis - In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, San Francisco
1961, Columbia C2Q569, 7.5 ips 4-track tape

It doesn't get any more analogous to real than this. Spectacular sound quality and synergy with my PS Audio/Revel system (this is the first time I've had the reel-to-reel in this setup.) I'm at a center stage table in the club right here on my couch.

THANK YOU to Dave James for this aural delicacy!

[BlueMDPicker]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced
1967, Reprise RS-6261, LP

40 year old vinyl delivering psychedelic goodness.

[BlueMDPicker]

Elmore James - The Great Elmore James
1970, Up Front Records - UPF-122, LP
It Hurts Me Too
Gotta Find My Baby
Catfish Blues
Mean Mistreatin Mama
Make A Little Love To Me
Shake Your Money Maker
Pickin The Blues
Dust My Broom
Bleeding Heart
Look On Yonder Wall

[schwarcw]

I see you got your ears on Mike! You must be in a San Francisco state of mind. Although lefty was a Seattle guy.

I've got Chris Botti "Duets" going on after some Allison Krauss "New Favorite".

[dagame27]

Try this one out guys, it's good stuff. He's a local Chicago guy and also is the lead singer of the band Dolly Varden.

[DAGLJAM6]

A different course all together.....The Chieftains-"The Long Black Veil"

[BlueMDPicker]

10 cc - Live And Let Live
1977, Mercury SRM-2-8600, (2)LP

So, you can go out on the street and take your chances
But if you do, you better do it right
Or you won't feel the benefit, won't feel the benefit
Spin the wheel and take your chances
And your number might come up
Though the odds may be in favor of the house

If all the people in the world would say together
We're all black and white, we're all day and night
If all the people in the world could sing together
How would it sound, what would we feel

We'd all feel the benefit

[DAGLJAM6]

Albert King- "I'm in a phone booth, baby"(Fantasy LP) followed up with Van Morrison- "Van Morrison" (German Bellaphon LP)