Good Music for testing Audio Equipment

[Kefas]

The 2nd release in the discovering the music of Robert Johnson series is here and it is fantastic. It even surpasses Up jumped The Devil, imo.
But RedBook Cd only, I don't see it on the Sound Liaison or Native DSD sites.

+1. Fantastic album. The opening 'soundscape vignette' track sequencing into Little Queen of Spades is pure delight. It's a concept album. I find the description in the liner notes very fitting;

"Stones in My Passway" is more than a homage to Robert Johnson; it reimagines his music in a way that feels both familiar and exhilaratingly new.
The meticulously engineered soundscape vignettes enhance the immersive experience, enveloping the listener in a world where the music comes alive.
Carmen Gomes Inc.'s recording of Robert Johnson's songs stands as a testament to their artistic vision and commitment to capturing the essence of the blues. Through their road movie-inspired soundscape approach and Frans de Rond's engineering prowess, they transport Johnson's music to the 21st century, validating its enduring beauty and ensuring its continued resonance with audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike.''

 

[APP]

The 2nd release in the discovering the music of Robert Johnson series is here and it is fantastic. It even surpasses Up jumped The Devil, imo.
But RedBook Cd only, I don't see it on the Sound Liaison or Native DSD sites.

It has just been released in hi-res; CARMEN GOMES INC. - STONES IN MY PASSWAY

 

[Wavetouch]

This is a good music to test/listen an audio system.

 

[APP]

This is a good music to test/listen an audio system.

very pretty!

 

[Wavetouch]

very pretty!

Thank you for your kind comment!
I also love this music. It cleans my heart every time I listen.

 

[Kefas]

It has just been released in hi-res; CARMEN GOMES INC. - STONES IN MY PASSWAY

Yes and the album got a very fine review in Jazzflits;
“Engineer Frans de Rond has captured the entire setting in a way that allows you to experience the superb interplay of these seasoned musicians. This is so well recorded that turning up the volume knob significantly only seems make the music even more intense not louder”

"Stones In My Passway’ is part two of ‘’Discovering the music of Robert Johnson’’ series in
which Carmen Gomes Inc. breathes new life into the musical legacy of Robert Johnson….
…The short atmospheric pieces between the tracks, where you are taken to the scene of the events like in a radio play, are a real treasure. Thus, the album opens with a beautiful intro where a passing train, wind noise, and a single guitar chord transports you to the deep south of the United States.
…Carmen sings the blues straight from the heart, profoundly, with authenticity and heartfelt sincerity, eschewing any unnecessary embellishments.
…Her band has mastered this repertoire completely.
The slow tempos are beautifully exploited, with each musician contributing sparingly but with authority. In their renditions of Johnson's pieces, you feel the clammy, sweaty air in the ominous dark shady clubs, where the blues was interspersed with drinking parties.and fights……
Engineer Frans de Rond has captured the entire setting in a way that allows you to experience the superb interplay of these seasoned musicians. This is so well recorded that turning up the volume knob significantly only seems to make the music even more intense not louder..
With this release, an impressively good album has been added to Carmen's discography.
My suggestion is to buy both part one (Up Jumped The Devil) and part two (Stones in My Passway as they don't fall short of each other and only become more precious with time.”
S.v. Aelst in ‘JazzFlits’


Lineup: Carmen Gomes (vocals), Folker Tettero (guitar), Peter Bjørnild (bass), Bert Kamsteeg (drums) Frans de Rond (engineer)."

 

[stehno]

I think one can get a lot of mileage out of a piece like this when evaluating a system. Especially if you give it the juice.

 

[24bit]

The 2nd release in the discovering the music of Robert Johnson series is here and it is fantastic. It even surpasses Up jumped The Devil, imo.
But RedBook Cd only, I don't see it on the Sound Liaison or Native DSD sites.

It's now released in DXD , flac, DSD by SOUND LIAISON and Native DSD and is starting to gather very good reviews, understandably so!

“The intimacy of the vocals, the expression of the guitar, and the refined sounds of the double bass, the dynamics of the percussion, a phenomenal experience on a refined hi-fi set. Highly recommended during these gray winter days!" Eric De Boer, in Hifi.

Carmen Gomes sings the blues straight from the heart, profoundly, with authenticity and heartfelt sincerity, eschewing any unnecessary embellishments.
…Her band has mastered this repertoire completely.
The slow tempos are beautifully exploited, with each musician contributing sparingly but with authority. In their renditions of Johnson's pieces, you feel the clammy, sweaty air in the ominous dark shady clubs, where the blues was interspersed with drinking parties and fights……
Engineer Frans de Rond has captured the entire setting in a way that allows you to experience the superb interplay of these seasoned musicians. This is so well recorded that turning up the volume knob significantly only seems to make the music even more intense not louder.. S.v. Aelst in ‘JazzFlits’

 

[24bit]

and the Stones in My Passway album has been nominated for the album of the year at Native DSD.

 

[24bit]

Check this!
New one mic recording with Carmen Gomes from Sound Liaison....absolutely amazing...superb sound stage.
This really sounds as if the band is standing in my living room. And the music is gorgeous.

https://www.soundliaison.com/

The album can now be streamed in hires on Tidal; Don't You Cry; Carmen Gomes Inc.

I wonder if it sounds as good as the DXD one to one copy of the studio master

 

[John T]

The album can now be streamed in hires on Tidal; Don't You Cry; Carmen Gomes Inc.

I wonder if it sounds as good as the DXD one to one copy of the studio master
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96kHz 24bit sounds excellent...

 

[APP]

Strange that it is only the ''Don't You Cry "' album that is being streamed in Max quality.

 

[24bit]

Strange that it is only the ''Don't You Cry "' album that is being streamed in Max quality.

On qoubus almost all her albums are in 24-96 but on Tidal looks like it's only 44khz, strange.

 

[24bit]

Is this the best acoustic guitar recording ever?

 

[TonyW]

Try the last song- Live with the Lie. Big stage, big live sound.

 

[Brucemck2]

Try the last song- Live with the Lie. Big stage, big live sound.
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Fun album. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[24bit]

Wow! now this great sounding album sounds absolutely incredible. Listening to the DXD remaster( $12.50 )the voice and the band are now indeed almost visual between my speakers;