Ascend Acoustics Official Music Recommendation Thread

[theophile]

I have been listening to a ton of music from a relatively unknown instrumental band named Balmorhea. It is extremely relaxing, mellow - terrific music to listen to while working or just kicking back and relaxing...

Check them out...

Thanks Dave...just ordered "the Wind"!

Ted

[petmotel]

I performed a search of this thread and got no results for an artist I've been enjoying quite a bit lately. The Tord Gustavsen Trio's "Being There" is quite captivating. Recorded in Oslo, Norway, the recording quality is five stars, as is the composition of the music contained within. Well worth a listen!

Jay

[davef]

Thanks Dave...just ordered "the Wind"!

Ted

That is their latest, it is very good.

[Mag_Neato]

Here's two that I've been listening to:
Hans Theessink - Jedermann Remixed Soundtrack
Nickel Creek - This Side (But any of their stuff)

[racrawford65]

thanks, Dave. Just streamed some of Balmorhea's stuff on Pandora. Might have to see what's available on vinyl.

Recently, I've also heard some Finnish Goth bands via Pandora that are pretty good, if you are into that type of music. The 69 Eyes and HIM. Remind me alot of Type O Negative

[curtis]

You guys need to get on a lossless streaming service. I then buy CDs that I really like to support the artist further. (BTW...I use Roon to better the streaming and local files experience)

[racrawford65]

I've considered it, Curtis. Any recommendations on a streamer? I've been looking at the Blue Node and Cambridge CXN

[curtis]

I've considered it, Curtis. Any recommendations on a streamer? I've been looking at the Blue Node and Cambridge CXN

There are ALL kinds of options. Blue Node and Cambridge both have well known options.

Personally, since I use Roon, I have a Raspberry Pi 4 running a piece of software called VitOS that acts as an endpoint/streamer for Roon, its USB output feeds a Khadas Tone2 DAC, and that is connected to my AVM 60 pre/pro.

Roon handles local files, as well as Tidal and Qobuz. I am a huge proponent of Roon, but a lifetime subscription is much more expensive now than when I signed up two years ago which makes it a bit of a different decision. You can also choose a monthly or annual subscription. This would be on top of the cost of Tidal and/or Qobuz.

[curtis]

Thanks Dave...just ordered "the Wind"!

Ted

That is their latest, it is very good.

just listened to this over dinner. Very nice!

[racrawford65]

thanks, Curtis. The Pi looks interesting.