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John Lill playing Schumann in Henry Wood Hall. Beautifully produced and recorded on analog tape by John Boyden and Tony Faulkner.

 

[Bachtoven]

I would love to get a copy of that John Lill LP. Do you know of any sources? None came up from my Google search.

 

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I would love to get a copy of that John Lill LP. Do you know of any sources? None came up from my Google search.

Sorry, I don't. I was lucky enough to find a copy a couple of years ago following an intensive search after reading Michael Fremer's review. His description of the sound is pretty much on the mark.

https://www.analogplanet.com/content/veteran-recording-engineer-tony-faulkner-goes-back-analog-0

 

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I would love to get a copy of that John Lill LP. Do you know of any sources? None came up from my Google search.

As a small consolation for not being able to find a copy, I offer the following LP suggestion to piano fans. Hyperion A66009. Monster performance, outstanding sound. Produced by John Boyden, recorded by Caroline Dorey in Conway Hall, London.

 

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I would love to get a copy of that John Lill LP. Do you know of any sources? None came up from my Google search.

Unfortunately is seems this was a unique project by Green Room Productions. Tony Faulkner reported that they lost quite a lot of money making this recording.

It is curious that once Tony Faulkner set up an experience where people could compare the sound of a piano being reproduced through a microphone live feed, a tape loop and a digital loop. His panel preferred to the sound of the tape loop to the live feed!

 

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Unfortunately is seems this was a unique project by Green Room Productions. Tony Faulkner reported that they lost quite a lot of money making this recording.

It is curious that once Tony Faulkner set up an experience where people could compare the sound of a piano being reproduced through a microphone live feed, a tape loop and a digital loop. His panel preferred to the sound of the tape loop to the live feed!

That's nuts. Maybe they liked the sound of tape hiss.

 

[Bachtoven]

It drives me crazy to read rave reviews of recordings that are hopelessly unavailable! At least it's in Discog's database, so perhaps some kind soul will offer it for sale someday.

 

[Bachtoven]

That's nuts. Maybe they liked the sound of tape hiss.

Or, perhaps they didn't like the sound of music reduced to binary digits.

 

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Or, perhaps they didn't like the sound of music reduced to binary digits.

I was referring live feed versus tape loop. Tape hiss was not an issue, as levels were adequately chosen.

Listen here for another example around minute 23. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uCcFIyJJ-w

 

[Bachtoven]

Luminous playing and sound.

 

[Bachtoven]

 

[Bachtoven]

I had never heard of this pianist nor the label, and I was pleasantly surprised by his virtuoso playing and the excellent sound.

 

[Bachtoven]

I started with record 1 of this 3LP set: Sonata No.3 and 32 Variations. Magnificent playing. I originally bought this as a hi-res download, but I was curious to hear a recent DG LP. No question that the LP sounds better: more presence, body, and air.

 

[Bachtoven]

I didn’t know that German audio company Clear Audio was in the LP business (do they do their own remastering?). This LP sounds wonderful, and of course Richter’s playing is in a class of its own. Very pricey ($45), but I guess it’s worth it.

 

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[Bachtoven]

A wonderful recording of unfamiliar music. The playing is great, and the sound is spectacular—the musicians are practically in my listening room!

 

[Bachtoven]

After listening to this staggering display of virtuosity, I couldn’t bring myself to play the piano today! Good, if slightly thin sound.

 

[SCAudiophile]

Mahler 8, Utah Symphony, Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Reference Recordings SACD); Brand New Release; I was fortunate enough to have a copy sent to me ahead of
the release date (17th) and received it this past Thursday. Heard it on Saturday; well worth having,...a monstrous undertaking and a great rendition of this symphony!!!

 

[marslo]

Mahler 8, Utah Symphony, Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Reference Recordings SACD); Brand New Release; I was fortunate enough to have a copy sent to me ahead of
the release date (17th) and received it this past Thursday. Heard it on Saturday; well worth having,...a monstrous undertaking and a great rendition of this symphony!!!

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I found on ebay for approx 35 usd, but I can' t see the sacd logo.
Is it a super audio cd ? The price is correct?
Will be grateful for the clarification.

 

[SCAudiophile]

I found on ebay for approx 35 usd, but I can' t see the sacd logo.
Is it a super audio cd ? The price is correct?
Will be grateful for the clarification.

Amazon.com has is for $29.xx USD and it is SACD; the one on eBay looks to be legit but no telling where that seller is located & when you'd receive it.

Amazon ad:

https://www.amazon.com/Mahler-Symph...&qid=1510578406&sr=8-1&keywords=Mahler+8+Utah