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jadis wrote:
1. Sara K. ---Waterfalls ( Stockfisch Records)
This is a Direct Metal Master cut from the German Mr Gunther
Pauler. Inside the gatefold one will see the incredibly expensive
direct master cutting lathe with him proudly beside it. I admire
such dedication from people who obviously are not it in for mass
production profits. In all the years of collecting LPs, I have
developed such a soft spot in my heart for German record
engineering, like ATR Mastercut, lots of the Sheffield D2Ds
were pressed in W. Germany, and now this.
In one word, this album is awesome. Listening to the first
side of LP1 (there are 2 LPs ), like cuts 2 and 3, left me breathless
and speechless for a few minutes. My feeling was, such awesome
dynamics and clarity. And we are not even talking of a complete
band with vocalist. Featured is guitarist Chris Jones and the
songs are (for me) so much better than the ones she did for
Chesky. I don't know how to describe her music but it reminds
me of the Clapton Uplugged album and Sara K sings like
a torch singer. I never imagined I would enjoy this album so
much because I was not much of a fan of Sara at Chesky,
but truly, I loved this LP. The best of both worlds, great songs
and great recording.
http://sonatas.cc/lp/sarak.html
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jadis wrote:
This is one great album for fans of Roberta Flack. Such a well recorded 'ordinary' album. I was taken by the sonics of this one, the balance, the voice of Flack is recorded in such a musically lush manner that I can't help but to play it over and over again. The title song is worth the entire price of the album, imo...and the following cut Jesse is superb too.
jetm wrote:jadis, can I contribute to your thread? This is about a CD that I got from you: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble. I listened to it once, automatically evaluated its recording quality (not good, I thought), and consigned it to the bottom of the shelf. How often do we succumb to this "bad habit"?
This morning I searched for something to start the day with, as background music, and discovered this disc. Man, was I wrong about it the first time I heard it! (Again, how often does this happen?)
In particular: the Debussy Sonate (sic) for flute, viola, and harp. On this piece, the viola on the left and the flute on the right flirted with each other, either in whispers or in full song. The harp in the middle took on a mysterious role - third party in a love triangle? part of a threesome? helpful common friend? passionate observer? - that fuels the passion of the "lovers" until they cannot bear it any longer...
Maybe it was hot and humid when I first listened, with aircon on full and the volume turned up, and I missed the action. It was cool this morning so I could listen in a dead quiet room. Maybe I was just more open-eared/open-minded (again, how often does this happen?). Whatever, here is chamber music that is as thrilling as room-pounding rock (which btw I also heartily indulge in).
So, is the recording quality on this disc good? I can no longer tell. Better yet, I no longer care.
Thanks!
Jon Agner wrote:Jadis,
Just to add, here are 2 LPs that I got from you, 'though underrated, are worth mentioning in your thread:
Apocalypse now sessions
When I got this LP from you I never expected that this can be comparable to its later and more famous recording "DAFOS". Talking 'bout soundstage and overall impact, this LP is definitely a good alternative to DAFOS
Beauty and the Beast
Listening to Wendy Carlos' LP didn't impress me the first time. I thought the sound of the moog synthesizers wasn't that appealing to me. It was only after I acquired the Project Debut III and did an intensive listening on the LP changed my thoughts on this. The sound is all over the listening field, similar to that of the Apocalypse Now Sessions. The "other" musical instruments are well placed and easily interact with the overall. I even thought I was listening to an acoustical stringed instrument in "Bali", but while reading though the liner notes it came upon me: She was only using moog synthesizers with overdubs. talking 'bout artistic talent.
When my wife heard this LP, she was reminded of the CD "Bandari Mist", which she uses to put my kids to sleep in the afternoon. She describes this LP as calm and relaxing.
Cheers.
jadis wrote:hi jon,
thnx for the recommending that album. i like that song and i shall look for one.
Jon Agner wrote:jadis wrote:hi jon,
thnx for the recommending that album. i like that song and i shall look for one.
Jadis
I can lend you my copy of the "First Take" if you want. I can drop it off Audio Den anytime.
Cheers.
jetm wrote:jadis wrote:
hi jet. may i know the cd label?
It's from Chandos.
Cheers.
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