What are you listening to?

[Guest1]

There must be a reason @Maurizio didn't ask me

 

[Mr Ee]

There must be a reason @Maurizio didn't ask me

You're only worth a Stein at a time.

 

[dudu]

 

[Brantome]

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Reminds me of when I first heard that on Johnny Walker’s lunchtime show on BBC Radio 1 way back when the album was first released. Happy days…

 

[dudu]

Turn up the volume, close your eyes ...
Turn down volume for track 7 ...

 

[Guest1]

Regarding Whisk(e)y, have to confess that I never found my way. Tried it very often and sometimes hard, but no familiar or genetic predisposition made it possible. I failed
But remembered an old small playlist and tried to move it to Qobuz. Hope it works.

http://open.qobuz.com/playlist/16258836

 

[dudu]

...
But remembered an old small playlist and tried to move it to Qobuz. Hope it works.

http://open.qobuz.com/playlist/16258836

Have a drink on me ... my personal favourite on the list.

 

[Guest1]

Some of you seem to like classical piano music. So you have to suffer my next recommendation
This debut album from Argentinian Marta Argerich was from day one a sensational (for classical music) economical success. Starting point for an unbelievable world career. Not only as pianist, but as mentor, teacher and door opener for so many talents. Her festivals are still exciting events.
Worth a try!
Here was headphone afternoon with KA5, Sundara and the Qobuz stream/UAPP

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[Wiimer]

I hardly listen to classical music, but I had this CD. I think I first learned about Argelich in the 90s. I liked it very much.

 

[Guest1]

The last one for today. This time no headphone but volume quite high.
From 2011 she caused a big hype in The Netherlands, our neighbors.
Groovy!

 

[Maurizio]

There must be a reason @Maurizio didn't ask me

I would have asked to you about Armagnac

 

[Maurizio]

I’m almost out of whisky, believe it or not. Don’t drink much of it nowadays if truth be told - when I retired, I told myself I’d buy a good malt whisky every month and build up a collection. However, God clearly had different plans and gave me terrible heartburn anytime I consumed them So these days I tend to drink mainly white wine, with just the occasional gin, not at the same time though

Islay whiskies can be very peaty and smoky and are definitely an acquired taste - good choice

 

[Maurizio]

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Great choice

 

[Guest1]

Good morning @all
Some music to glide into the day.
"Minimal Music" created a hype in the late 70s. Composers like Steve Reich or Philip Glass. (Then) contemporary American classical music. Much, much "easier" than the real Avantgarde.
Was (and is still) misused often as ambient background nonsense. What made it financially good for the composers, but to listen to it concentrated is so much more fun. If it is no fun for you, sorry.
Look at the top line of the cover. It was 1982

 

[Guest1]

Still a very stormy morning, so some calm music fits.
"And now: Tubular Bells!"
No idea how often I tortured my family with this album when it was released.
Still quite often on the platter (or, if again too lazy, via stream).
Beginning ≈ 18:00 it is a good test how your system can reproduce some "subsonic" sounds. No spectacular bass punch but challenging.

 

[Guest1]

She’s looking awfy peelie-wally

 

[Wiimer]

I was listening to that album yesterday. It's a pity that she's no longer here, but her singing voice will remain forever.

 

[Guest1]

Did not know that...really sad.

 

[Guest1]

Sometimes coincidences can be scary. For this afternoon I planned to make a recommendation for this Romanian pianist. Also gone with only 33 of leukemia. And yes, cancer is a bastard.
Every single recorded work by Dinu Lipatti can be given reference status. Sound quality is time typical. So for music lovers only.

 

[Guest1]

Thanks very much for posting this. On my previous set up I really struggled to listen to classical piano music, due to the highest notes affecting my tinnitus. Fingers crossed but the new set up seems to have cured most of the harsh over bright and sometimes painful treble. So I’ll be listening to this soon.

A little warning. The sound or recording quality is really not that what we use to have today! The EMI engineers did a lot, but please do not expect miracles. My own experience is that a kind of learning is needed for "historic recordings", but it is worth any effort. Would like to read about your honest impression.