[jimdgoulding]

with a little commentary if you please.  Esoteric is admissable-

[neobop]

Hi Jim,
If you like classical, there's a Lyrita that's one of the nicest recordings I've heard. The music is delightful. Malcolm Arnold English, Irish, Scottish & Cornish Dances etc. It's the one on the lower left with the ballerina.
http://www.lyrita.co.uk/

The CD cover is different.
neo

[S Clark]

Of all the soundtracks to be recorded and pressed with a magical touch... the movie is terrible, most of the soundtrack music so so, yet the trumpet work of Herb Alpert is amazingly clear, and if you aren't a Dusty Springfield fan, you will be after her sultry "The Look of Love".  Why can't all records be cut with this clarity and presence?  And of course, like most records to die for, a good copy isn't cheap.

[jimdgoulding]

Hi Jim,
If you like classical, there's a Lyrita that's one of the nicest recordings I've heard. The music is delightful. Malcolm Arnold English, Irish, Scottish & Cornish Dances etc. It's the one on the lower left with the ballerina.
http://www.lyrita.co.uk/

The CD cover is different.
neo

Thanks, Neo, I very much DO like classical and I've had that album for years and think it is a Record 2 Die 4 absolutely.  It is or was on Harry Pearson's list for years.

Thanks, Professor, your candidate is or was on Harry's list, too.  Alas, this one I haven't heard.  But, next time your down my way . . I'm a good host!

Here's what I was listening to last nite and that inspired me to open the topic (the name of which, btw, if from real old Stereophile issues): Live at Montreux- Darol Anger/Barbara Higbie Quintet with Mike Marshall, guitar and mandolin, Todd Philips, acoustic bass, and Andy Narell, steel drums (Windam Hill).  Sumbitch is note perfect beautiful as is the live recording of the instruments and the location's ambience.  It's on MY list and oughta be on yours if you can find it, you bet yer dang skippy!

[S Clark]

Thanks, Professor, your candidate is or was on Harry's list, too.  Alas, this one I haven't heard.  But, next time your down my way . . I'm a good host!  I'm actually down your way at least a couple of times a year. The In-Laws are in Houston, and after a day or two of visiting, I'm looking for excuses to get out of the house so I'll take you up on your offer. And it just so happens, I have an extra copy of Casino Real that still in pretty good shape.
Here's what I was listening to last nite and that inspired me to open the topic (the name of which, btw, if from real old Stereophile issues): Live at Montreux- Darol Anger/Barbara Higbie Quintet with Mike Marshall, guitar and mandolin, Todd Philips, acoustic bass, and Andy Narell, steel drums (Windam Hill).  I'll start the quest for a copy today.

[jimdgoulding]

I sent you a PM.

[S Clark]

Got it. 
 And on to another favorite of mine.  I usually listen to a DBX copy, but I have another one sealed.  These come up on ebay fairly frequently.  Great dynamics, excellent imaging and sense of the venue (althought the old Dallas Music Hall had atrocious acoustics). Directed by a young Donald Johanos, who's high standards drove the Dallas symphony into a fine recording body until the musicians revolted and got him fired after a few years.  However for a short period, there was great music in Dallas.  I actually met the guy when i was a kid trying out for a part in the King and I.  His daughter was in my third grade class, and she clearly did not fit in with a bunch of middle class (ie. uncouth) Texas kids that did not speak french or eat croissants for breakfast.  Enough with the rambling.  If you see a Johannos/Dallas sym. recording, get it. Great sound, great musicianship.

[jimdgoulding]

Got it. 
 And on to another favorite of mine.  I usually listen to a DBX copy, but I have another one sealed.  These come up on ebay fairly frequently.  Great dynamics, excellent imaging and sense of the venue (althought the old Dallas Music Hall had atrocious acoustics). Directed by a young Donald Johanos, who's high standards drove the Dallas symphony into a fine recording body until the musicians revolted and got him fired after a few years.  However for a short period, there was great music in Dallas.  I actually met the guy when i was a kid trying out for a part in the King and I.  His daughter was in my third grade class, and she clearly did not fit in with a bunch of middle class (ie. uncouth) Texas kids that did not speak french or eat croissants for breakfast.  Enough with the rambling.  If you see a Johannos/Dallas sym. recording, get it. Great sound, great musicianship.

I have his Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances and Vocalise, brother, on Athena Records recorded at McFarlin Auditorium.  The crescendos part my hair. 

[neobop]

I go for content and dislike most audiophile records for that reason. I can listen (w/tone controls) to a Charlie Parker LP recorded off a tiny hall monitor. Admittedly, that's a challenged recording. If I never hear Jazz at the Pawnshop again it will be too soon. To me, any record that moves you musically or really relate to is a record to die for. Like Kind of Blue, or Trainin In.
neo

[jimdgoulding]

Kind of Blue is on a lot of people's list, I expect.  Sure nuff it's on mine, my brother.  For some reason, I've had bad luck with the Classic pressings.  I have two- cause the first one's opening is noisy- and, dang if the second one isn't, too.  Oh, well, the music saves the day.

[Wayner]

This is a record I want.....

Attention, Billy Idol. You need to do the greatest hits of the Doors with your band featuring Steve Stevens. L.A. Woman on your LP "Charmed Life" is awesome.....


Well, I'm sure Billy wont ever read this thread, but damn, I just was listening to the vinyl and I know, I for one, would go nuts listening to Billy doin' the Doors. He is a perfect natural replacement for Jim.

Wayner 

[simoon]

I am a huge fan of Contemporary classical music, admittedly not everyone's cup of tea, so YMMV, but I love all the Nonesuch Contemporary music releases from about 1969-1974.

Not only are the universally clear, detailed and transparent, but they image incredibly. Every instrument emanates from their own space within the sound stage, it is very easy to discern the space were the recording took place and the image is wide and DEEEEEP.

Even if you don't like them musically, they are a great test of a system's ability to image.

They are worth searching out, but you are not likely to find them for the usual used vinyl prices. They are somewhat sought after.

They all have covers similar to this -

[jimdgoulding]

I am a huge fan of Contemporary classical music, admittedly not everyone's cup of tea, so YMMV, but I love all the Nonesuch Contemporary music releases from about 1969-1974.

Not only are the universally clear, detailed and transparent, but they image incredibly. Every instrument emanates from their own space within the sound stage, it is very easy to discern the space were the recording took place and the image is wide and DEEEEEP.

Even if you don't like them musically, they are a great test of a system's ability to image.

They are worth searching out, but you are not likely to find them for the usual used vinyl prices. They are somewhat sought after.

They all have covers similar to this -

Ten-four, Simoon.  I've had the Nonesuch release of Crumb's Macrocosmos 1 and 2 for many moons now.  They are an old label, aren't they.  I've never checked to see if their library is available on disc.  I would think probably so.

If Only I Could Remember My Name- David Crosby with members of his bands and members of the Airplane and Dead, plus (1970), on Classic Records' re-master is To Die Four.  Rich and full bodied.  A pinnacle of sound AND music from the West Coast 60's.

[S Clark]

Any suggestions for sources for these precious relics?  There is no local source, and Ebay is such a crap shoot.
Jim- I should have known that Rach. wasn't recorded at the Music Hall. It sounded too good.  In a previous century long ago, I had played in a recital at McFarland on a 9 ft Steinway.  I remember the sound to this day. 

[jimdgoulding]

Just the net.  Amazon is pretty good.  That's where I found a '53 Seraphim opera release on vinyl just yesterday for $12.00.  For more popular music and jazz there are several outfits doing very good re-masters.  Check out Music Direct and get their catalog.

I wish I'd have heard ya.

[Delta Wave]

Golden Palominos - A Blast of Silence
Stan Ridgway - Mosquitoes

Both are very eclectic rock and both sound exceptionally superb.

[jimdgoulding]

Golden Palominos - A Blast of Silence
Stan Ridgway - Mosquitoes

Both are very eclectic rock and both sound exceptionally superb.

Checkin em out, bro.  Thanks.

[jimdgoulding]

http://www.hifizine.com/2010/06/scandinavian-labels-and-recordings/

KOR, baby.

[midfi]

Herbie Hancock's Empyrean Isles is a must have for me as is Quincy Jones Walking in Space.  I'm a Jazz lover but these two are Jazz without being Jazz, its hard to explain but if you play them (esp. Space) you'll understand.  The pace is lovely as well.  On both of these albums the sound "Jumps" out of the grooves at you on even a modest rig.  If your system lacks headroom, then Q's Space will have to be turned down a bit on the title track. 

[lonewolfny42]

Worth dying for....





http://www.ebay.com/itm/GLORY-Soundtrack-Rare-Audiophile-LP-TAS-List-NM-Virgin-Records-Label-/251006026585?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item3a71200359

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