Ascend Acoustics Official Music Recommendation Thread

[dorz11]

One I would love to recommend is

subdudes - Miracle Mule

Sounds fantastic through my CBM-170SEs!

Jim

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I would like to add two cd's to this discussion

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I would like to add two cd's to this discussion. Neither is new but both are great.

first is the Ray Charles "Genius Loves Company" (also seen as "Duets").
This comes in a two cd set: one is SACD, the other is regular cd.
Great pairings and awesome sound!!!

the second is "Chesky Records 20th Anniverary" (two CD set in stereo) which is a sampler from the CD's produced by one of the outstanding recording companies in existence. This collection is well thought out and its audio quality is stunning.

They both are a pleasure to listen to, especially on my Sierra's.

L8er
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[MichaelG]

This is not a cd but it is something I am really enjoying lately. MHD, Music: High Definition is a HD channel I am getting on cable. I'm listening to an Acoustics set by James Blunt tonight and it is great! Dolby Digital and HD makes you feel like your right there. If you have a DVR, you can search and record many artists.

Michael

[curtis]

This is not a cd but it is something I am really enjoying lately. MHD, Music: High Definition is a HD channel I am getting on cable. I'm listening to an Acoustics set by James Blunt tonight and it is great! Dolby Digital and HD makes you feel like your right there. If you have a DVR, you can search and record many artists.

I didn't even realize I had this channel. Thanks for the heads-up!

[openwheelracing]

hmmm, I may have found THE reason to re-subscribe to cable again...

[REFLEX]

I've picked up a few SACDs, some rock and industrial.. and some classical as well (yeah, some range there hehe) ...... The ones I have picked are all Multichannel and sound downright awesome with my old speakers, cannot wait until wednesday to hear them with my new Ascend 170s and CMT center.


I'm just wondering what SACDs out there you guys might recommend? I'm more into Rock/Pop and some Classical.

[clarke68]

I'm just wondering what SACDs out there you guys might recommend? I'm more into Rock/Pop and some Classical.

It may have already been mentioned, but Dark Side of the Moon is essential for anyone with a surround setup.

[REFLEX]

Wow, thanks! Can't believe I missed that one last night while I was ordering a few from Amazon. I'll get it right now.

[omegacentrix]

Here are some recommendations:

Jazz, visceral impact, imaging, vocals
Artist: Sophie Milman, Album: Sophie Milman Track:Aqua De Beber

Vocal, imaging, focus, clarity
Artist: Priscilla Ahn, Album: Priscilla Ahn EP, Track: Rain

Soundtrack, ambience, drums
The Bourne Ultimatum, Track: Tangiers

Rock/Orchestral, vocals
Artist: Stars, Album: Set Yourself on Fire, Track: Your Ex-Lover Is Dead

Soundtrack, vocals
Artist: Camille, Album: Ratatouille, Track: Le Festin

Classical, Piano, Orchestral
London Symphony Orchestra performing:
Concerto No. 5 for Piano and Orchestra in E-Flat, Op. 73 - "Emperor": I. Allegro
Album: Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 5 & 2 - Classic Library Series

Out of curiosity, anyone have recommendations for great piano recordings? I've also found several tracks on Chesky's Ultimate Demonstration Disc to be incredible sounding - especially the sax on Track 15.

Regards,
Dave