What are you listening to? (Music)

[James]

I'm listening to Mozart string quartets right now - last night Anouar Brahem "Le voyage de Sahar".

[James]

Bach viola da gamba sonatas this morning.

Andrew White Celtic guitar last night.

[jerryg]

Dan Tyminski - Planetarium Sessions

Standout Tracks: 1,4

If you like stripped down acoustic guitar, male baritone vocals (& drums).

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[racrawford65]

On vinyl,
Pat Travers Band - Crash and Burn
Heart - Magazine

[Mag_Neato]

Chris Stapleton - Cold

[Outlaw Cajon]

The Pineapple Thief's 'Versions Of The Truth' on vinyl.

Looking forward to their show at Nashville's City Winery on May 18th!

[James]

Schubert on a fortepiano, played by Jorg Ewald Dahler.

I've always had mixed feelings/experiences with period instruments - even though they're more historically accurate, I generally prefer modern instruments. Probably partly because I'm used to them, but also because they tend to be easier to play in tune, especially horns.

But I'm really liking this - the fortepiano softens the tone and makes forte sections easier on the ears, and I feel like I'm closer to what Schubert intended.

Here's a link:

Album Schubert: Sonata D. 960, Moments Musicaux D. 780 , Franz Schubert by Franz Schubert | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/be-nl/album/schubert-sonata-d-960-moments-musicaux-d-780-schubert-sonata-d-960-moments-musicaux-op-94/0829410496865)

[MusicHead]

Schubert on a fortepiano, played by Jorg Ewald Dahler.

I've always had mixed feelings/experiences with period instruments - even though they're more historically accurate, I generally prefer modern instruments. Probably partly because I'm used to them, but also because they tend to be easier to play in tune, especially horns.

But I'm really liking this - the fortepiano softens the tone and makes forte sections easier on the ears, and I feel like I'm closer to what Schubert intended.

Here's a link:

Album Schubert: Sonata D. 960, Moments Musicaux D. 780 , Franz Schubert by Franz Schubert | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/be-nl/album/schubert-sonata-d-960-moments-musicaux-d-780-schubert-sonata-d-960-moments-musicaux-op-94/0829410496865)

Interesting, I listened to the short sample, it sounds like a performance (and recording), with good dynamic. I love that in music, got to explore this more.

Thanks for sharing!

[James]

My pleasure - glad you liked it.

[James]

Tonight there's Keola Beamer Hawaiian slack-key guitar:

Album Mauna Kea - White Mountain Journal, Keola Beamer | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/mauna-kea-white-mountain-journal-keola-beamer/xu8o8159x2eta)

Beautiful solo guitar without vocals - excellent for winding down at the end of the day.

[James]

Interesting, I listened to the short sample, it sounds like a performance (and recording), with good dynamic. I love that in music, got to explore this more.

Thanks for sharing!
If you liked that, you might like a performance on a modern piano even more - they have a broader dynamic range:

Album Schubert: Piano Sonata D568; 6 Moments musicaux , Franz Schubert by Mitsuko Uchida | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/schubert-piano-sonata-d568-6-moments-musicaux-mitsuko-uchida/0002894701642)

She takes more liberties with tempo, but is arguably more expressive.

[James]

Also, for great dynamics, you might check out Beethoven symphonies:

Album Bruno Walter Conducts Beethoven , Ludwig van Beethoven by Bruno Walter | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/bruno-walter-conducts-beethoven-bruno-walter/0886445315233)

Walter makes Beethoven sound more beautiful than Beethoven probably intended, I think. And musicians loved working with him.

[Mag_Neato]

Tears for Fears: Rivers of Mercy
Bill Frisell: East/West Album
Julian Lage: Love Hurts

[James]

More Keola Beamer last night:

Album Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko, Keola Beamer | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/soliloquy-ka-leo-o-loko-keola-beamer/mikombty75w7a)

[PersonalTriumph]

The new Jack White record "Fear of the Dawn" is his most consistent effort in a long while. All of his records have great songs, but this is the first one I've heard with no filler tracks that I want to skip over. Sounds great on my Sierra 2EX's as well!

[James]

Last night I listened to Harold Budd:

Album The Room, Harold Budd | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/the-room-harold-budd/0075678338267)

I hadn't heard of him - he's apparently a pretty well-known minimalist/ambient composer who worked with Brian Eno, among others.

If you don't like that genre, you won't like this. I found it interesting, and will listen to more of his stuff.

[Mag_Neato]

Lee Ritenour: Rhythm Sessions

[PersonalTriumph]

I always operated the assumption that REM made a couple interesting records in the 80s then turned into whiny sellout beyatches. The other day I saw their record "New Adventures in Hifi" recommended over and over in a 90s music thread on another forum.

Gotta say...it's pretty damn good. Been listening to it ever since.

[James]

Last night Horace Parlan:

Album Musically Yours, Horace Parlan | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/musically-yours-horace-parlan/0191018705626)

One of my favorite jazz piano recordings.

[curtis]

Bill Frisell: East/West Album

I am really loving this one.

[curtis]

I always operated the assumption that REM made a couple interesting records in the 80s then turned into whiny sellout beyatches. The other day I saw their record "New Adventures in Hifi" recommended over and over in a 90s music thread on another forum.

Gotta say...it's pretty damn good. Been listening to it ever since.
REM is one of all time favorite bands, but after Monster, I just could not get into their following albums as much.

[racrawford65]

Just spun my vinyl copy of Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced? It's the new UHQR pressing, limited to 20,000 copies worldwide. Very impressive -- awesome dynamics, extremely quiet (not one pop or click). Pricey but likely to retain/increase in value considering what past UHQR pressings from Acoustic Sounds are going for.

[James]

That takes me back - I carried around hundreds of records for years, but finally had to sell them to a used record/cd shop. I think I got about .25/record.

This afternoon more slack key guitar:

Album Slack Key Guitar, Island Artists | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/slack-key-guitar-island-artists/sqhrqm7s08bab)
Album Slack Key Guitar Volume 2, Island Artists | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/slack-key-guitar-volume-2-island-artists/qrqy20njd8sga)

Nice samplers, perfect for a beautiful spring afternoon.

[davef]

I am really loving this one.

Agreed! this is terrific, Bill Frisell: East/West. So much music, so little time.

[racrawford65]

Recently received my order of new vinyls (was just waiting on the last to release)...plan on listening over the next few days after I clean them.
* Jazz Sabbath - Vol 2
* Samson - Survivors
* Samson - Head On (first album with Bruce Dickinson on vocals)
* Prince - 1999

The two Samson albums are limited editions (only 2000 worldwide).

[James]

Album Thelonious Alone In San Francisco, Thelonious Monk | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/thelonious-alone-in-san-francisco-thelonious-monk/v7hjsbw9cqa7a)

[James]

Earl Hines/Stephane Grappelli:

Album Meets Earl Hines, Stéphane Grappelli | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/meets-earl-hines-stephane-grappelli/yfvcgmbsvnmcb)

[James]

Kevin Eubanks/Stanley Jordan:

Album Duets, Kevin Eubanks | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/duets-kevin-eubanks-stanley-jordan/0673203109223)

[James]

Bach violin concertos:

Album Tibor Vagra Collection, Vol. I, Johann Sebastian Bach | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/tibor-vagra-collection-vol-i-johann-sebastian-bach/0829410494762)

[racrawford65]

Brownout presents Brown Sabbath Vol II on vinyl....Latin-flavored Black Sabbath. Really nice pressing and great selection of Sabbath covers (Supernaut, Snowblind, Symptom of the Universe, Fairies Wear Boots, Children of the Grave, Electric Funeral, Sweet Leaf, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath).

[billy p]

I sorely miss him and wanna play homage to IMO...
Rocks greatest lyricist and vocal range.

Miss you Chris...

https://youtu.be/dApSggATER4

[racrawford65]

Yes, a big lose to Rock. Awesome album.

[davef]

I sorely miss him and wanna play homage to IMO...
Rocks greatest lyricist and vocal range.

Miss you Chris...

https://youtu.be/dApSggATER4

Miss him too -- huge loss!

[PersonalTriumph]

Holy crap. This forum has introduced me to some GREAT music.

I saw Pineapple Thief at Amplified Live in Dallas on Friday night, and I don't think I've ever enjoyed a concert more. The band was tight, the venue was wonderful, and seeing and hearing Gavin Harrison in person was everything I expected it to be. Bruce Soord was a very charismatic showman and really engaged with the audience - something I didn't expect. To top things off, a minute before the band took the stage, a couple came up to me and invited me to sit with them in the VIP area because they had an extra seat due to a no-show in their group. So I saw the concert comfortably seated right in front of the stage while a waiter brought be free drinks :)

A few pics from the concert are attached. Now my wife got me tickets to see Porcupine Tree in Boston in September - by chance we are going to be in New England for a wedding while they are there, so this was my birthday present. I'm excited for that one!

https://imgur.com/a/lJvLFdA

[SunByrne]

Miss him too -- huge loss!

Indeed. I was very lucky to get to see Soundgarden when they toured with Nine Inch Nails (I'm a big NIN fan) and got tickets in the second row center. Amazing show.

Speaking of great shows, I just saw The Warning last week. You don't know The Warning? You should definitely check them out.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcLuB2xLl-8

EDIT: Hmm, posting video doesn't seem to work. Try this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcLuB2xLl-8

[davef]

Holy crap. This forum has introduced me to some GREAT music.

I saw Pineapple Thief at Amplified Live in Dallas on Friday night, and I don't think I've ever enjoyed a concert more. The band was tight, the venue was wonderful, and seeing and hearing Gavin Harrison in person was everything I expected it to be. Bruce Soord was a very charismatic showman and really engaged with the audience - something I didn't expect. To top things off, a minute before the band took the stage, a couple came up to me and invited me to sit with them in the VIP area because they had an extra seat due to a no-show in their group. So I saw the concert comfortably seated right in front of the stage while a waiter brought be free drinks :)

A few pics from the concert are attached. Now my wife got me tickets to see Porcupine Tree in Boston in September - by chance we are going to be in New England for a wedding while they are there, so this was my birthday present. I'm excited for that one!

https://imgur.com/a/lJvLFdA

Fantastic! Pineapple Thief is an incredible band. They are playing in San Diego this Thursday. I was planning on going but unfortunately, the timing doesn't work as it my daughter's end-of-the-year banquet for Stunt is also that night. She will be receiving her Varsity Letter, so I must be there, otherwise i'd be going to the concert. They are also playing in up in Los Angeles, but that is quite a drive but if I can find someone to join me, I will be there.

[James]

Album In His Own Sweet Time, Tommy Flanagan | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/in-his-own-sweet-time-tommy-flanagan/pebplktjwzroa)

[davef]

Indeed. I was very lucky to get to see Soundgarden when they toured with Nine Inch Nails (I'm a big NIN fan) and got tickets in the second row center. Amazing show.

Speaking of great shows, I just saw The Warning last week. You don't know The Warning? You should definitely check them out.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcLuB2xLl-8

EDIT: Hmm, posting video doesn't seem to work. Try this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcLuB2xLl-8

Enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.

[SunByrne]

Enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.

You’re welcome. Just found out they have a new album coming out June 24th. I’m definitely looking forward to that!

[racrawford65]

Thanks for sharing that video from The Warning. I liked it too!

[SunByrne]

Thanks for sharing that video from The Warning. I liked it too!

Glad you liked it. They're really fun live, and in fact they'll be back in Houston on August 1st (opening for The Pretty Reckless, which seems backward to me, but that's me). House of Blues.

[racrawford65]

Thanks for the heads-up on upcoming show. I'll make a note -- if around, maybe I'll go check them out.

Their available LPs on Discogs are pricey..I did wind up downloading a couple of their albums from Amazon to check out in the entirety.

[racrawford65]

On vinyl..
Girlschool - Demolition
Journey - Live in Houston 1981 Escape Tour (I was at that show ;-) )

[racrawford65]

On vinyl --
Marillion - An Hour Before It's Dark
Neil Young with Crazy Horse - Toast
Stone Temple Pilots - Core
Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited
Offspring - Greatest Hits

Next up - Tool -- Fear Inoculum

[davef]

On vinyl --
Marillion - An Hour Before It's Dark
Neil Young with Crazy Horse - Toast
Stone Temple Pilots - Core
Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited
Offspring - Greatest Hits

Next up - Tool -- Fear Inoculum

Went to my second Offspring concert about a month ago. Had a blast - they are so much fun live.

[racrawford65]

Haven't seen them live, yet...

[James]

Heinrich Schiff Bach suites:

Album Bach: Cello Suites , Johann Sebastian Bach by Heinrich Schiff | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/bach-cello-suites-heinrich-schiff/0724357417952)

[davef]

Haven't seen them live, yet...

Highly recommended if you get the chance. Dexter Holland is quote the showman and and just an interesting person in general.

[James]

Album En attendant, Marcin Wasilewski Trio | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/en-attendant-marcin-wasilewski-trio/q57aefc4ww0fa)

[James]

Album Changing Places, Tord Gustavsen | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/changing-places-tord-gustavsen-trio/0004400163972)

[racrawford65]

On vinyl...
Robert Cray - Strong Persuader
Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
Motley Crue - Too Fast For Love

Up next, Elf - Carolina County Ball

[davef]

Album En attendant, Marcin Wasilewski Trio | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/en-attendant-marcin-wasilewski-trio/q57aefc4ww0fa)

This is fantastic! Listening to this right now while I get some work done. Thanks for the recommendation!

[davef]

I treated myself to 2 full albums of Robin Trower earlier today, Bridge of Sighs (2007 remaster) and Where Are You Going To. If you are not familiar with Bridge of Sighs - it is a must listen.

[racrawford65]

Bridge of Sighs is a great album - I've got 2 copies on vinyl (an original release & the 2014 remaster)..I've seen the actual bridge in Venice :)

Another Robin Trower album that I really like is Victims of the Fury.

May have to pick up his newest release.

[James]

Dave - I'm glad you like it!

[racrawford65]

On vinyl -
Trouble - The Skull
Ozzy - Patient Number 9

The Trouble album really rocks and is well mixed. The Ozzy album is well mixed, as well, and musically pretty good (much better then Ordinary Man, IMO). That said, still not Blizzard or Dairy...

[James]

To Honor A Queen (E Ho 'Ohiwahiwa I Ka Mo'i Wahine) - The Music of Lili'uokalani, Ozzie Kotani - Qobuz (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/to-honor-a-queen-e-ho-ohiwahiwa-i-ka-moi-wahine-the-music-of-liliuokalani-ozzie-kotani/rkqlhcopbsm6a)
Kani Kī Hō'alu, Ozzie Kotani - Qobuz (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/kani-ki-hoalu-ozzie-kotani/lyqw08fp5ttra)

Nice relaxing slack key guitar work, and he has some original ideas.

[James]

Songbird (2004 Remaster) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Hqn8x6a8s)

In honor of Christine McVie, who just passed away.

[Hiwayjunkie]

Linda Ronstadt - Sentimental Reasons

[Outlaw Cajon]

This week on vinyl.

Steven Wilson: '4 1/2', 'The Raven That Refused To Sing', 'To The Bone', 'The Future Bites'

The Pineapple Thief: 'Magnolia', 'Your Wilderness', 'Give It Back'

Rush: 'Permanent Waves', 'Power Windows'

Johnny Mathis: Silver Anniversary - The First 25 Years

Supertramp: 'Even In The Quietest Moments'

Van Morrison: 'Wavelength'

Nektar: 'Down To Earth'

[Mag_Neato]

Lately it has been some Marian Hill, Yosi Horikawa and Billie Eilish. Streamed from AppleMusic.

[laserllama]

I'm a big Van Halen fan and this isn't anything new but ... 316 is an awesome speaker demo track on the RAALs. Just passing along!

If I didn't recommend it already Mammoth WVH's album it is also pretty good if you want bass. If you don't like it it's at least got a giant crab picture on it so that makes it worthwhile for that alone. Curious to see what he does next.

[Outlaw Cajon]

I treated myself to 2 full albums of Robin Trower earlier today, Bridge of Sighs (2007 remaster) and Where Are You Going To. If you are not familiar with Bridge of Sighs - it is a must listen.

Great choices, Dave! I first saw him in 1987 at Mud Island in Memphis, then; Redondo Beach, CA @ The Strand (1988), back in Memphis during Memphis In May Musicfest around 1993. Finally in 2006 or so @ The New Daisy Theater. Unbelievable artist, and in concert; hang on!!! Lol!!!! Amazing!!
"Bridge Of Sighs" is Legendary!!! All his albums are good. The first several are essential! I don't yet have his latest. It's on my short LP list. :cool:

On vinyl, I have, 'For Earth Below', 'Bridge Of Sighs', 'Caravan To Midnight', 'Victims Of The Fury', & 'Passion'.

[davef]

Lately it has been some Marian Hill, Yosi Horikawa and Billie Eilish. Streamed from AppleMusic.

My daughter is a huge Billie Eilish fan, her music is basically streaming in my home 24/7...

[dislocatedday]

I'm a big Van Halen fan and this isn't anything new but ... 316 is an awesome speaker demo track on the RAALs. Just passing along!

If I didn't recommend it already Mammoth WVH's album it is also pretty good if you want bass. If you don't like it it's at least got a giant crab picture on it so that makes it worthwhile for that alone. Curious to see what he does next.

You are a wise person laserllama. Van Halen is IMO the greatest American rock band ever, and Edward Van Halen is my all time favorite musician by a long shot. Like many kids who grew up in the 80s, EVH was the main person who inspired me to learn the guitar. Van Halen always gets regular play on my home stereo. In fact, this mini statue in the picture here resides atop one of my speakers.

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[Outlaw Cajon]

The Pineapple Thief "Versions Of The Truth" LP :cool:

[laserllama]

Stared on another thread and maybe mentioned already, but on the new ELX Towers so far the Blue Man Group's "Complex Rock Tour" album is about the best percussion demo track I've found, with all of the PVC pipes and toms and bass and stuff.

SOOOO good on the ELX's. Needs to be in your demo track rotation IMHO :)

[laserllama]

In fact, this mini statue in the picture here resides atop one of my speakers.

2602

Awesome! It looks like it's sitting on top of a big Marshall stack.

And totally. They were my first favorite rock band and are still my favorite. His synthesizer stuff stuff (not so much Jump, but like everything) is good too. Got to see them a few times, first time being rather late in like 2006. So good and MUCH heavier than expected!

[racrawford65]

Eva Cassidy - Live at Blues Alley on 45 rpm vinyl, based on recommendation elsewhere on this forum. Really good album although I'm done ordering vinyl from Amazon - first one they sent the wrong album, second time there was a big scuff on one side. Re-ordered from Elusive Disk and a very good pressing (albeit not 100% perfect - I'm guessing it's the manufacturer)

[davef]

Stared on another thread and maybe mentioned already, but on the new ELX Towers so far the Blue Man Group's "Complex Rock Tour" album is about the best percussion demo track I've found, with all of the PVC pipes and toms and bass and stuff.

SOOOO good on the ELX's. Needs to be in your demo track rotation IMHO :)

Thanks for this recommendation. I just purchased this CD :)

[Outlaw Cajon]

Eva Cassidy - Live at Blues Alley on 45 rpm vinyl, based on recommendation elsewhere on this forum. Really good album although I'm done ordering vinyl from Amazon - first one they sent the wrong album, second time there was a big scuff on one side. Re-ordered from Elusive Disk and a very good pressing (albeit not 100% perfect - I'm guessing it's the manufacturer)


This morning; 'Dissolution' - The Pineapple Thief (LP)


Robert; For the past couple of weeks, I have had that very Eva Cassidy LP set in my Acoustic Sounds shopping cart along with ELO's 'Eldorado' newly released MoFi LP! ;)

When buying new records, Acoustic Sounds is my goto shop for most. I also buy quite a bit from Burning Shed in England when it comes to Porcupine Tree, and The Pineapple Thief, and a few others not readily available domestically.
Both Acoustic Sounds & Burning Shed are happy to remove records from the sleeves when packing to avoid seem splits while in transit. For pre-owned, Discogs has been good overall with only one bad experience.

A few months back, I was visiting George Merrill at his shop, Analog Emporium, and he put on Eva Cassidy's "Songbird".
Really nice record!


http://www.hifigem.com/analog-emporium.html

[James]

BACH, J.S.: 6 Suites for Solo Cello, BWV 1007-1012, Johann Sebastian Bach by Torleif Thedéen - Qobuz (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/bach-js-6-suites-for-solo-cello-bwv-1007-1012-johann-sebastian-bach/7318598038040)

One of the best performances of these I've heard.

[racrawford65]

Greg,

Thanks for the tip on Burning Shed in the UK. I've also found some gems on Discogs, both new and used. I was using Acoustic Sounds quite a bit a year or so ago but their shipping seems to take much longer than Elusive Disc, at least for me, using the same USPS media mail.

As to music, had the time to listen to a couple of more vinyls I picked up a few weeks ago:
Roxy Music - Avalon (1/2 speed mastered)
Motley Crue - Girls, Girls, Girls.

[racrawford65]

On vinyl,
Robin Trower - Coming Closer to the Day
Ted Nugent - Detroit Muscle

[Hiwayjunkie]

Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado! Best band I have heard for blues in a long time. Great show band also. Think they are from Denmark, but sound like they are from Memphis!

[laserllama]

Lately I've been listening to ... pretty much my whole collection.

a friend just pointed me to these guys if you like synth rock and bass

jimkata / Wild Ride (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEW4FCeWsFo)

[mikesiskav]

Petra Magoni, Ferruccio Spinetti - Io Sono Metà

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbJpmwJUx3U&ab_channel=BONSAIMUSIC

[racrawford65]

Trouble - One for the Road..... on vinyl.

[davef]

Trouble - One for the Road..... on vinyl.

Just listened to this, I was not familiar with this band. That's some good old fashioned Rock & Roll! Enjoying it - thanks!

[davef]

Petra Magoni, Ferruccio Spinetti - Io Sono Metà

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbJpmwJUx3U&ab_channel=BONSAIMUSIC

Mike -- this is fantastic. Is there a CD?

[racrawford65]

Just listened to this, I was not familiar with this band. That's some good old fashioned Rock & Roll! Enjoying it - thanks!

You're welcome, Dave. Apparently they've been around for some time (that EP is 1994) although I only recently discovered them (don't recall how).

[mikesiskav]

Mike -- this is fantastic. Is there a CD?

Yep, here it is:

https://www.amazon.com/Live-a-Fip/dp/B002RSH2GS

[davef]

Yep, here it is:

https://www.amazon.com/Live-a-Fip/dp/B002RSH2GS

Ordered, thanks!

[Outlaw Cajon]

"Wasteland" by Riverside

2 CD + DVD Special Edition set
Released in 2018
Riverside is a progressive rock band from Poland. A band that I had noticed on Burning Shed's (online music shop in England) site for quite some time. I finally decided to check them out a couple of weeks back. 👍🍻

[davef]

"Wasteland" by Riverside

2 CD + DVD Special Edition set
Released in 2018
Riverside is a progressive rock band from Poland. A band that I had noticed on Burning Shed's (online music shop in England) site for quite some time. I finally decided to check them out a couple of weeks back. ����

Riverside is fantastic, I believe I recommended them a long time ago.

Since you like them, be sure to also check out OSI, Antimatter, and My Sleeping Karma. OSI "Blood" is terrific, listening to it right now.

Riverside's latest release, ID.Entity is very good, but may favorite from them is Shrine Of New Generation Slaves, every album is very good.

[Outlaw Cajon]

Dave; Thinking back, I do believe you did mention Riverside! Well; I went in deep! Lol!
Right now; I'm listening to the triple vinyl, 'Lost 'n' Found - Live in Tilburg'. It's Hot Pink, no less!! Ha! Included are 2 CDs that feature the entire concert. Great recording!

These are the titles, I have so far (all on CD)..

Out Of Myself
Second Life Syndrome
Anno Domini High Definition
Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Wasteland
ID: Entity

The two below are on the way..

Rapid Eye Movement
Love, Fear, and the Time Machine

I also have Reality Dream Trilogy & Eye of the Soundscape, & Wasteland Tour 2018 - 2020 incoming.

In my reseach, I discovered, Lunatic Soul. Last week, I received, Fractured. Really enjoy it!!
I went ahead and ordered the other six Lunatic Soul albums. All on CD, as well.

I will look into the other bands you mentioned, too!! Thanks!

[davef]

Dave; Thinking back, I do believe you did mention Riverside! Well; I went in deep! Lol!
Right now; I'm listening to the triple vinyl, 'Lost 'n' Found - Live in Tilburg'. It's Hot Pink, no less!! Ha! Included are 2 CDs that feature the entire concert. Great recording!

These are the titles, I have so far (all on CD)..

Out Of Myself
Second Life Syndrome
Anno Domini High Definition
Shrine Of New Generation Slaves
Wasteland
ID: Entity

The two below are on the way..

Rapid Eye Movement
Love, Fear, and the Time Machine

I also have Reality Dream Trilogy & Eye of the Soundscape, & Wasteland Tour 2018 - 2020 incoming.

In my reseach, I discovered, Lunatic Soul. Last week, I received, Fractured. Really enjoy it!!
I went ahead and ordered the other six Lunatic Soul albums. All on CD, as well.

I will look into the other bands you mentioned, too!! Thanks!

Fantastic collection! Lunatic Soul is another great band, actually founded by the lead singer of Riverside, so no surprise you are enjoying them :)

Definitely check out Antimatter, and also Anathema, RPWL, Green Carnation... Ah, so much music, so little time ;)

[PersonalTriumph]

I heard the song "Melody" by The Rolling Stones a few weeks ago on some random playlist. Fantastic song but I'd never heard it before - been a very casual Stones listener, never really dug into their music. Anyway, this made me wonder how many other great songs they've made that I'd never heard, which, well - led me to listen to every one of their 25 studio albums. I finally finished this journey last night.

Holy. Crap. Whole new appreciation. They have made a LOT of great music, most of it way better than the standard hits. Their early stuff rocks. Their late stuff rocks. Consistent great music from one end of their career to the other. Very little if any filler on any records (compared to the Beatles who stuffed every record with throwaway songs.)

Anyway, in case anyone wants to check it out, here's a playlist I made of the great Stones songs you likely never heard (full disclosure there are some Stones standards on here - the ones I really like). https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jNPSm0yptCo8ff2EfAV4i?si=Wjg_tGhfQeWKIvv4QDX-lA&app_destination=copy-link

[Outlaw Cajon]

'Walking on a Flashlight Beam' - Lunatic Soul

[davef]

'Walking on a Flashlight Beam' - Lunatic Soul

Excellent recommendation, this album is fantastic - I listen to a lot of Lunatic Soul and enjoy all of their work.

I was watching a crazy foreign horror flick on Netflix the other night. In one of the scenes, they played a remix of the old 10cc classic "I'm Not In Love" It sounded amazing and the singer's voice impressed me (the movie was good too)

Anyway, found the remix version on Spotify and the artist is Kelsey Lu. Her only album "Blood" is excellent, listened to it several times in the past few days ;) Check it out....

[racrawford65]

On vinyl...
Marillion - Holidays in Eden
The Kinks - The Village Green Preservation Society

Vinyls up next -
Staind - It's Been Awhile - live from Foxwoods 2019
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation

[griplimited]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkUIR_0GcHQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv0OblpjrOw

I don't understand a single word, both of them are amazing covers of an original my pops would listen to

[racrawford65]

Over the last couple of days,
Alice in Chains Unplugged (vinyl and dvd)
Box of Frogs
Legs Diamond - Fire Power

[racrawford65]

Today,
Box of Frogs
Legs Diamond - Fire Power

[Mag_Neato]

Found this: Henrik Freischlader (Live)

Bluesy, super dynamic (Crank it!)

[davef]

Found this: Henrik Freischlader (Live)

Bluesy, super dynamic (Crank it!)

Wow - completely new to me, this is fantastic!

[Mag_Neato]

Wow - completely new to me, this is fantastic!

Very pleased you like it, Dave!

That drum kit hits hard, right?

[quattro_S4]

Any Depeche Mode fans here. Their latest release is excellent.

https://youtu.be/DovlFfkYQV0

[racrawford65]

on vinyl, Type O Negative Dead Again.

[racrawford65]

On vinyl, Syd Barrett/Pink Floyd - An Introduction to Syd Barrett

[Vhcjuliet]

Those tunes are amazing.

[racrawford65]

Over the last few days on vinyl:
Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack
Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet
UFO - High Stakes & Dangerous Men

Up next: Motorhead - Bad Magic: Seriously Bad Magic

[racrawford65]

Well, some new albums arrived today so haven't spun the Motorhead lp.
Just finished listening to a Tribute to Pink Floyd - Animals Reimagined. Really great album - especially if you like Pink Floyd.

[davef]

Well, some new albums arrived today so haven't spun the Motorhead lp.
Just finished listening to a Tribute to Pink Floyd - Animals Reimagined. Really great album - especially if you like Pink Floyd.

Thank you, going to check this one out now!!

[racrawford65]

Let me know what you think, Dave.

[davef]

Let me know what you think, Dave.

Enjoyed it, not a big fan of the vocal performances though.

[racrawford65]

Yes, vocals could have been better throughout. I did think "Pigs (3 different)" was good. Probably my least favorite vocals were on "Sheep" although I did like they mixed the "Lord is my shepherd" bit with more volume (vs. the original) despite not a fan of his rendition of it.

[racrawford65]

On vinyl, Paul Di'anno's Battlezone "Children of Madness" and "Fighting Back".

FYI - Paul Di'anno was the lead singer on the first two Iron Maiden albums (Iron Maiden & Killers).

[davef]

On vinyl, Paul Di'anno's Battlezone "Children of Madness" and "Fighting Back".

FYI - Paul Di'anno was the lead singer on the first two Iron Maiden albums (Iron Maiden & Killers).

Never knew Paul Di'anno released any solo work. I always liked his voice - going to check this out. Thanks!

[racrawford65]

You're welcome, Dave. I like his voice that's why I bought these when I saw them in a marketing email from PlasticHead in the UK. I did some further digging - Battlezone is like his 3rd project after Maiden.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Di%27Anno

He's also touring now and may announce some US/Canada dates for 2024. He apparently did 30 dates in Brazil this year - wish I knew so I could have caught a show down there.

[Mag_Neato]

Here's a recommendation if you enjoy discovering really unusual stuff:

Felix Laband: Bag of Bones - EP Album

Only 4 tracks but I'm digging it!

[guy]

Just upgraded to the LXs from the Sierra-2s this afternoon. Going through my first run of sides:

McCoy Tyner - The Real McCoy; side 1
Joe Farrell - Moon Germs; side 2
Metallica - Black Album; side 2
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon; side 1
Fela Ransome Kuti and the Africa 70 - Confusion; sides 1 & 2

Hoo, these rip right out of the box

[quattro_S4]

Got the latest album from Alison Goldfrapp, and it is excellent. Highly recommend if you like techno/dance melodic music. You need to listen to this on speakers with good bass capabilities (it sounds terrible on phone or iPad speaker obviously)I discovered her over 20 years ago, keeps putting out great stuff.

https://youtu.be/RR7iHuoPZ9M?si=9iw_MY-nrlDGXxNN

[davef]

Got the latest album from Alison Goldfrapp, and it is excellent. Highly recommend if you like techno/dance melodic music. You need to listen to this on speakers with good bass capabilities (it sounds terrible on phone or iPad speaker obviously)I discovered her over 20 years ago, keeps putting out great stuff.

https://youtu.be/RR7iHuoPZ9M?si=9iw_MY-nrlDGXxNN

Wow - this sounded amazing on a pair of ELX Towers! Thanks!

[SunByrne]

And now for something completely different...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_igolfkQU0

[quattro_S4]

And now for something completely different...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_igolfkQU0

Nice, hard to categorize, but I like it. Clever video concept.

[quattro_S4]

Wow - this sounded amazing on a pair of ELX Towers! Thanks!

Dave, if you liked that, guessing you may also like Cannons. It’s my favorite current band. Little more mellow than Goldfrapp.

https://youtu.be/InMp34LZa6Q?si=HhN_n1HFlS4LPwXA

[SunByrne]

The Warning.

I think of this band as flag-bearers for rock in Gen Z. They're about the same ages as my kids (ages 18-23). They are one of the best responses to the (incorrect) claim that rock is dead or dying. They are gifted musicians and talented performers, and all three of them sing.

This is a whole show—105 minutes—professionally shot in 4K with excellent sound (drums are really well-mic'd for people who care about that), not some random dude in the crowd with an iPhone.

Well worth a watch!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hbBa1-1p7M

[racrawford65]

Thanks for posting that Sunbyrne. Just watched a bit - really sounds good.

Last time you posted about them, I bought 3 of their lps (downloads) from their website.

[SunByrne]

Thanks for posting that Sunbyrne. Just watched a bit - really sounds good.

Yeah, when I saw they were going to be doing this I wondered if they'd manage to get the audio right, and wow did they.


Last time you posted about them, I bought 3 of their lps (downloads) from their website.

Good for you! They're definitely one of my favorites. I can't wait until the next time they come back to Houston, whenever that is...

[racrawford65]

Nothing on their website for an upcoming Houston show...closest looks to be Cancun for Thanksgiving or Monterrey end of October. Wacken 2024 would be an experience.

https://www.thewarningband.com/tour

[SunByrne]

Nothing on their website for an upcoming Houston show...closest looks to be Cancun for Thanksgiving or Monterrey end of October. Wacken 2024 would be an experience.

https://www.thewarningband.com/tour

Yep, I figure it will be a while before they come back. Apparently the shows listed there are it for a while—they've been touring a lot lately and apparently are going to take a break to record a new album. So at least there's that.

[quattro_S4]

Any other fans of Royksopp, a band out of Norway?

https://youtu.be/MnkAChzxRP4?si=Kdne9wpH-E3YyZHT

[racrawford65]

New vinyl arrived today and will listen this week (hopefully).
Staind: Confessions of the Fallen
Skid Row: Skid Row
Jeff Beck: Blow by Blow
Motorhead: We Play Rock 'n' Roll: Live at Montreux Jazz Festival '07

[natetg57]

I'm enjoying the new Bruce Soord album Luminescence. Available in Dolby Atmos for download. I converted the mkv files to multichannel flac since I only have a 5.1 setup right now. A little easier to play on my media player. https://immersiveaudioalbum.com/product/luminescence-bruce-soord-atmos-mkv-mp4/

[davef]

I'm enjoying the new Bruce Soord album Luminescence. Available in Dolby Atmos for download. I converted the mkv files to multichannel flac since I only have a 5.1 setup right now. A little easier to play on my media player. https://immersiveaudioalbum.com/product/luminescence-bruce-soord-atmos-mkv-mp4/

This is a fantastic album! I came across Bruce Soord maybe a year or two ago on Spotify. Reminds me a lot of Steven Wilson. I highly recommend all of his work.

[davef]

New vinyl arrived today and will listen this week (hopefully).
Staind: Confessions of the Fallen
Skid Row: Skid Row
Jeff Beck: Blow by Blow
Motorhead: We Play Rock 'n' Roll: Live at Montreux Jazz Festival '07

I saw Staind about a month ago with Godsmack, I didn't expect this concert to be as good as it was, but it might easily have been one of the best shows I have seen in a decade. Godsmack was incredible and their new album is great, and Aaron Lewis (Staind) is simply one of the best vocalists I have ever heard. His vocal range and control is 2nd to none. I enjoy his work with Staind and his now much more popular solo country work. The new Staind album "Confessions of the Fallen" is excellent.

[racrawford65]

I'll have to check out the new Godsmack. Agree - the new Staind album is great as are Aaron's vocals.

[racrawford65]

As I'm working my way through digitizing my LP collection, today were a couple of albums I got in Indonesia a few years ago. Band is Mooner. Albums are O.M. and Tabiat. Kind of heavy/harder psych rock with some Indonesian/SE Asian flare.

[racrawford65]

As I received two new Roger Water vinyls, today was Roger Waters day:
1. Amused to Death
2. The Dark Side of the Moon Redux
3. The Lockdown Sessions

This version of DSOTM is really different than the original. Roger does all the vocals. Bass is mixed really well and sounds awesome on the ELX Towers.

[davef]

As I received two new Roger Water vinyls, today was Roger Waters day:
1. Amused to Death
2. The Dark Side of the Moon Redux
3. The Lockdown Sessions

This version of DSOTM is really different than the original. Roger does all the vocals. Bass is mixed really well and sounds awesome on the ELX Towers.

Not a fan of this new version of DSOTM. DSOTM is one of the few absolutely perfect albums out there - rather surprised Waters did this.

[racrawford65]

Not a fan of this new version of DSOTM. DSOTM is one of the few absolutely perfect albums out there - rather surprised Waters did this.

Waters is 80 -- maybe he had a Brandon moment :-)
Have to agree, this version is hard to swallow compared to the original. Not a fan of all the dialogue throughout

[davef]

Waters is 80 -- maybe he had a Brandon moment :-)
Have to agree, this version is hard to swallow compared to the original. Not a fan of all the dialogue throughout

I think in some ways, Waters has lost his mind. He is constantly pushing his political agenda and I read many people walked out of his shows due to too much talking and pushing his beliefs. I really wish artists would stick to what they do best, making music. I have utmost respect for David Gilmour, not so much for Waters anymore.

[racrawford65]

Recently saw on 60 Minutes a story about Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. Blues guitar virtuoso from the Mississippi Delta, compared to BB King & Hendrix. So, I picked up his first 2 albums:
* Kingfish
* 662

Both are really very good. Mix, dynamics, guitar work, etc. If you like Blues, definitely recommend. I'll also pick up his other release - Live in London - at some point.

[Jaybeez]

"Joshua Judges Ruth" by Lyle Lovett

Saw Lyle at Segerstrom (Orange County) with the Pacific Symphony about a month ago. Phenomenal show, with favorites anchoring the rythm section (Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar).
Memories of the show with this album.

[PersonalTriumph]

King Buffalo - The Burden of Restlessness

Just got introduced to this band and love their stuff. They remind me a lot of OSI.

[racrawford65]

Picked up Kingfish’s Live in London on vinyl the other week. Really good pressing as well as music.

[Jaybeez]

2721

[davef]

King Buffalo - The Burden of Restlessness

Just got introduced to this band and love their stuff. They remind me a lot of OSI.

Nice... I haven't heard of this band but I enjoy OSI. I am going to check them out tonight. Thanks!

[davef]

"Joshua Judges Ruth" by Lyle Lovett

Saw Lyle at Segerstrom (Orange County) with the Pacific Symphony about a month ago. Phenomenal show, with favorites anchoring the rythm section (Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar).
Memories of the show with this album.

What a classic! For 20+ years I used track 3, "She's Already Made Up Her Mind" as my reference to judge male vocals.

[zeeke42]

What a classic! For 20+ years I used track 3, "She's Already Made Up Her Mind" as my reference to judge male vocals.

Wow, this is a great track. Enjoying it on my desktop headphone system at the moment, going to have to try it on the Sierra LX system downstairs once my wife's not working in the next room.

[alexclark4234]

Wow, this is a great track. Enjoying it on my desktop headphone system at the moment, going to have to try it on the Sierra LX system downstairs once my wife's not working in the next room.

I also love this track