Ok, 'philes... a great/ innovative/ engaging recording in your collection?

keenween · « **Reply #20 on:** 26 Aug 2011, 01:39 am »

Phoenix is good stuff.

I think some My Morning Jacket albums were recorded in a converted silo.

neekomax · « **Reply #21 on:** 26 Aug 2011, 01:43 am »

Quote from: Rclark on 26 Aug 2011, 01:34 am

Agreed. I bought "It's not like that" because of Amadeus, and I was dissappointed.

Try "United" and "Alphabetical". Both worth it, IMO.

Rclark · « **Reply #22 on:** 26 Aug 2011, 01:55 am »

I've already ordered the first one on the hunch that you're right .

neekomax · « **Reply #23 on:** 27 Aug 2011, 02:33 pm »

Ok, round two for my picks... I'm listening to it right now, and I'm inspired to share:

Scott Henderson - Tore Down House (1997)

I don't have much blues in my collection, but when blues is well recorded, it really is a treat. This is my best blues recording, and while the playing is amazing, it really is the sound of this album that takes it to that next level.

The hallmarks of this production are the overall tonal balance of the mix and the fantastically rendered stereo staging. Through the use of panning and clever use of levels and delays, the band is really spread way out in front of you, even on a mid-fi system such as mine (I'm working on it

).

Scott Henderson's guitars have that SRV presence and deep electric blues vibe. The drums are crisp, the bass distinct and tight, just like a good blues record should be. The fabulous singing here, by legend Thelma Houston among others, is unhindered by anything at all mix wise, it's presented pure and respectfully upfront. Never harsh or annoying, though.

Blues lovers or blues curious, check this out. Your ears, and your systems, will thank you for it.

neekomax · « **Reply #24 on:** 27 Aug 2011, 03:05 pm »

Quote from: Wayner on 25 Aug 2011, 09:11 pm

XTC-Nonsuch on Virgin Records, V2699. It's on vinyl and is a double LP at it was also released on CD. The vinyl version is much better, tho it will be hard to find and it will cost you an arm and a leg.

One of the top LPs in my collection, the kind that gives you goose bumps, you feel that shiver up and down your spine. The message is awesome from the start, featuring "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead".

One of the finest recordings in the rock genre in my opinion.

Wayner

Listening to this right now... Wow, talk about a dynamic drum recording! Fantastic!

roscoeiii · « **Reply #25 on:** 27 Aug 2011, 04:44 pm »

The new Quality Recordings Pressings Tea for the Tillerman is amazing. The dynamics and details on that album are fabulous on this recording. All the reviewers raves are true on that one.

In a very different (dark, sludgy) vein. Check out Sunn 0)))'s Domkirke LPs. Recorded in an old church in Sweden. Beautiful, haunting, scary, and oh the bass...

bladesmith · « **Reply #26 on:** 27 Aug 2011, 05:23 pm »

Years ago, when everything was analog, the 'audio man' or some people called him the "sound man" was everything when it came to the final sound quality of the music being cut.

But when an album was being put together, some musicians did over look this fact. And do even to this day.

You can find older recordings that are fabulous. It is because of the sound man, He is crucial to studio and live recordings. The sound man had to know everything about everything, from the cabling and electronic equipment, how to place it. He also had to have a 'good ear'.. the sound man had to know it all, if the final cut was to be of a high quality.

(Count Basie's music was wonderful..everyone wanted to record with him..)

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #27 on:** 27 Aug 2011, 05:40 pm »

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...great/ innovative/ engaging recording....

Try these two....

Samples...

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #28 on:** 27 Aug 2011, 06:11 pm »

I have several Keb' Mo' recordings, all of which are very high on my list for quality blues recordings.

"Suitcase" is another of his that's very good as well.

Bob

Wayner · « **Reply #29 on:** 27 Aug 2011, 07:26 pm »

I also like Andreas Vollenweider-Caverna Magica, CBS 37827

and Friedemann - Indian Summer, Narada Records N63002.

The Alan Parsons Project - Tales of Mystery and Imagination Edgar Allen Poe on Mobil Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-204 (vinyl)

Wayner

Diamond Dog · « **Reply #30 on:** 28 Aug 2011, 05:24 pm »

Been listening to some new speakers and this thread came at an opportune time.

Porcupine Tree - In Absentia 2002
Steven Wilson knows a thing or two about making a good-sounding recording. This might be one of his best-sounding.

Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid 2008
I've been listening to this a lot lately as it's one of those albums where you hear it a few times and suddenly it just snaps into focus and you just want to stay immersed in it - it beat out In Rainbows for the Mercury Prize in 2008. Sonically there's a lot going on here with widely-varied instrumentation, big dynamic swings and lots of subtlety. All beautifully recorded and a real treat to listen to through a system with good resolution. Like the aforementioned Nonesuch, the best of both worlds - an artistic and aural delight.

D.D.

AUDFILE74 · « **Reply #31 on:** 28 Aug 2011, 06:31 pm »

all three of these recordings high light the piano in a startling way. the way the music fits together on the trio albums is quite surprising it's melodic without being predictable. the unfaithful soundtrack isa joy because of track 1 plain and simple. that was the first time i heard a well recorded piano ever. been hooked since then. over look the fact that it is a soundstrack and you really get into how the music attempts to tell the story of the movie itself.

django11 · « **Reply #32 on:** 29 Aug 2011, 02:57 am »

The Astounding Eyes of Rita. Anouar Brahem. This one must win the prize for innovative... Beautiful sound. " it's a richly varied and often thrilling piece of world-jazz" It even sounds good on You tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD1rouZMRaY I find the whole album intoxicating and have been listening over and over for the last month or two...

I'll add "Faithful" by the Marcin Wasilewski Trio for reasons stated above and just because it is well recorded and great melodious jazz.

nomeans · « **Reply #33 on:** 31 Aug 2011, 03:48 am »

Quote from: sebrof on 25 Aug 2011, 07:54 pm

The Cowboy Junkies - Trinity Revisited
In 1988 the CJs released The Trinity Sessions. It was recorded in the Trinity Church in Toronto largely because the church has excellent acoustics.
In 2008 the CJs invited Ryan Adams, Natalie Merchant, and Vic Chesnutt to redo the entire set with the band and named it Trinity Revisited. Ryan Adams kills on 200 More Miles, for me it's the best song on the album.
It's well recorded, and the guests add so much to an already good album of songs. I call it chill with groove - It's easy to lay back and listed to but keeps my feet tapping throughout.
Check it out!

Their Trinity Session's album is one of the best recordings I've ever heard. I haven't heard of the new album either. How does it compare to Session's? If it's not as good or better I would be really disappointed.

neekomax · « **Reply #34 on:** 31 Aug 2011, 04:04 am »

A lot of great stuff so far... nice one, keep it up, y'all.

I'm using MOG.com to sample these as I you post them. I highly recommend, streams at 320kbps.

DD, the Porcupine Trees album is very tight, me guste mucho. Haven't gotten to Elbow yet but if it's in the same league as 'In Rainbows'... I'm in. BTW, what are the new speakers you've got? I've got some coming in tomorrow as well. Oh, the stoke.

AUDFILE74, couldn't make out what those first two albums are... can you list them, please?

Also want to check out Django's rec, Anouar Brahem - 'The Astounding Eyes of Rita'.

I've got some listening to do... yay for me!

BrysTony · « **Reply #35 on:** 31 Aug 2011, 04:05 am »

A favorite of mine -- Jennifer Warnes "The Well"

Tony

InfernoSTi · « **Reply #36 on:** 31 Aug 2011, 04:50 am »

"Jazz at the Pawnshop" is a great recording and music alike. Really worth it even if you're not a jazz person...available on SACD and HDTracks.

John

https://www.hdtracks.com/index.php?file=catalogdetail&valbum_code=HD822359378797

S Clark · « **Reply #37 on:** 31 Aug 2011, 02:24 pm »

I'm surprised that no one has a classical selection that they find moving/engaging/etc. For me, this Rachmaninoff gives me goosebumps.

Photon46 · « **Reply #38 on:** 31 Aug 2011, 04:02 pm »

Classical releases I find amazing: Ricardo Chailly & the London Sinfonietta playing Stravinsky's Divertimento from the Fairy's Kiss & Suites ##1 & 2. I keep coming back to this one over & over. Both vinyl & cd are very well recorded. Benjamin Britten & the Royal Opera Orchestra's recording of his "Prince of the Pagaodas" is a great example of why people seek out London FFss recordings. I managed to find a mint condition copy of this from the collection of a record company rep for $5 last month. For cd format, Oliver Knussen & the London Sinfonietta have a great sounding release of this.

http://www.amazon.com/Stravinsky-Divertimento-Fanfare-Theatre-Clarinet/dp/B00000E37Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1314810397&sr=1-1

http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Drilldown?name_id1=1515&name_role1=1&comp_id=135116&genre=55&bcorder=195&name_id=6434&name_role=3

neekomax · « **Reply #39 on:** 31 Aug 2011, 04:14 pm »

Quote from: S Clark on 31 Aug 2011, 02:24 pm

I'm surprised that no one has a classical selection that they find moving/engaging/etc. For me, this Rachmaninoff gives me goosebumps.

Link?