If you like the Fairfield Four, try the album the Fairfield Four. The second track These Bones.
One of my favorite tunes. It gets regular rotation. It's stunning just how their presence is within the room. Very palpable.
I was reading a thread (Pink Faun was the subject...forget which thread though) earlier today and the author was doing a review and offering their observations, during his review, he mentioned this song and being in the audience. Man, he wasn't kidding. What a wonderful experience. It does really wrap around you and place you there. I'm not even a big fan of Coldplay either.
Here is another one I have recently grown fond of.
The specific song that is great to evaluate the texture and impact of the lower registers is , "The Beat Hotel". I stumbled upon this one while listening to My Weekly Q a while back.
I use this (not exclusively) to evaluate and adjust things when it comes to the lower frequencies. There should be no room overload, just a wonderful, clear, precise and well blended to the rest of the music effort. When you nail this, the end result is so textured and wonderful to listen too. Not only on this track but many others as well.
This hobby is a blast!
Tom
Never been a big cold play fan but, the audience appeared to wrap around the outside of the speakers and down the wall toward you.
I will try a couple more tracks maybe they will grow on me.
I immediately recognized Allen when I heard his voice. I have a few of his recordings in my library but, like many musicians I forget about them until it is jogged by someone.
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Yeah, it was during my visit to Pink Faun HQ in Rhenen, Netherlands to look at their upcoming Ultra USB card. I had a great time listening to their Euphrosyne system then.
Here are a few more albums that come to mind that I find have great ambience and audience participation. Good music and recording too.
Ryan Adams, Live at Carnegie Hall, track 9: New York, New York
Sara Bareilles, Brave Enough: Live at the Variety Playhouse, track 6: Let the Rain
I find live recordings always to have the best engagement.
Definitely different.....not quite sure if this is a hidden gem or not....it's just.....different.
Tom
Tom
I found this on Prime, but it is Qobuz too. I had never heard of the Kenny Burrell Octet, and this appears to the only compilation in their discography. If you like Kenny Burrell, this is striking me as great jazz with a surprising presence. Very real here in my room. It runs for nearly three hours.
I’ve been delving into some older music that I grew up with that I think deserves a new audience. Four wonderful female singers I think were ahead of their time, influential and just get me right there.
I saw Billie Ray Martin at the old Marquee pub in CXR way back when with her band Electribe 101. Wonderful grooves Then but this ep is a her ambient ep redone a few years back.
Another beautiful singer that I believe influenced a lot of future singers is Stina Nordenstam. Great music that drifts across the landscape and transports me to another time and place. Sadly not all her albums are on Qobuz.
Back to the UK and the remarkable voice is Carmel McCourt who‘s power and emotional connection is world class. Many have tried to copy it, Duffy anyone?, but none come close. Unfortunately Live at Ronnie Scott’s is not on Qobuz but here’s a great album too. listen to sticks and Stones loud.
And finally the pure tones of Mathilde Santing. Watched her long ago on her Breast and Brow tour at the Electric Cinema on Portobello Rd and you could hear a pin drop. Those days are long gone at gigs. Qobuz once again only has a few of her albums available, pity. Oh, and she’s a long time Todd Rundgren fan, as am I, and appeared with him and the Metropole Orkest some time ago.
Let me look for a few male singers/bands that warrant your attention and post in a few days.
Cheers
Blue58
I saw Billie Ray Martin at the old Marquee pub in CXR way back when with her band Electribe 101. Wonderful grooves Then but this ep is a her ambient ep redone a few years back.
Another beautiful singer that I believe influenced a lot of future singers is Stina Nordenstam. Great music that drifts across the landscape and transports me to another time and place. Sadly not all her albums are on Qobuz.
Back to the UK and the remarkable voice is Carmel McCourt who‘s power and emotional connection is world class. Many have tried to copy it, Duffy anyone?, but none come close. Unfortunately Live at Ronnie Scott’s is not on Qobuz but here’s a great album too. listen to sticks and Stones loud.
And finally the pure tones of Mathilde Santing. Watched her long ago on her Breast and Brow tour at the Electric Cinema on Portobello Rd and you could hear a pin drop. Those days are long gone at gigs. Qobuz once again only has a few of her albums available, pity. Oh, and she’s a long time Todd Rundgren fan, as am I, and appeared with him and the Metropole Orkest some time ago.
Let me look for a few male singers/bands that warrant your attention and post in a few days.
Cheers
Blue58
And here they are. While it would have been easy to list people like Amos Lee, Kelly Joe Phelps or Sean Rowe I decided on some variety with albums from the past and present.
First off the wonderful crooner that he is, Richard Hawley. He has just released a best of album, but probably my favourite for melancholia and bombast is Truelove’s gutter. Part of my family are Trueloves and being Northern it resonates with me immensly.
Going back to my past residing in Liverpool during the peak creative years of many locals here’s China Crisis. Often bump into them and others in The Philharmonic pub.
Next up the Genius of Jimmy Scott with lush orchestration to boot. Very fortunate to attend his gig at Ronnie Scott’s and you could feel the love both from the stage and audience. Remarkable vocalist, remarkable career.
And for something new that many audiophiles may enjoy, Sohn live with the Metropole Orkest. I think he has a great voice that is often overshadowed by the electronics. Check out his live YouTube’s, pretty talented guy.
Ok, that’s all folks. Keep them coming, just love finding new music.
cheers
Blue58
First off the wonderful crooner that he is, Richard Hawley. He has just released a best of album, but probably my favourite for melancholia and bombast is Truelove’s gutter. Part of my family are Trueloves and being Northern it resonates with me immensly.
Going back to my past residing in Liverpool during the peak creative years of many locals here’s China Crisis. Often bump into them and others in The Philharmonic pub.
Next up the Genius of Jimmy Scott with lush orchestration to boot. Very fortunate to attend his gig at Ronnie Scott’s and you could feel the love both from the stage and audience. Remarkable vocalist, remarkable career.
And for something new that many audiophiles may enjoy, Sohn live with the Metropole Orkest. I think he has a great voice that is often overshadowed by the electronics. Check out his live YouTube’s, pretty talented guy.
Ok, that’s all folks. Keep them coming, just love finding new music.
cheers
Blue58
Sohn had done a great unplugged conzert in wien, pity no album hope they bring it on vinyl or cd...pleasse such a good voice
My tip here björn berge -fretwork
Such good blues when you love blues
Fantastic recording and performance! A must listen in my book.
Tom
Really enjoyed this thanks! Something in the same vein with great interplay IMO. Vinyl is demo quality. Little less refined. A touch more funk.
Open Qobuz
open.qobuz.com
Freakin' awesome recording...especially on a full range system....
When you hear it? You will know.
Tom
My main system is out of action for a while for repairs so can't try the above in full glory immediately but I recall one amazing performance of the sound of silence by Disturbed. Worth checking out too if you like this track.
Warning - it's not too silenced ... :-D
Warning - it's not too silenced ... :-D
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