Zero Distortion: Tango Time

[bonzo75]

Yes tasteful and mature!! Finally we are discussing performance and music and not the merits of gear. If you can’t agree that this is tasteful and mature, then clearly we are diametrically opposed in our core value sets. Will leave you to HRS damping plates, Marc.

To clarify, I am all for discussing merits of gear but using the right audition music, rather than saying component A sounds good because it does the sound of the bullets whizzing around the room better. Also it adds a dimension to how you want to stack your expenses

 

[Tango]

Ahhhr... Is this a Brit thing?

Tang

 

[spiritofmusic]

Ahhhr... Is this a Brit thing?

Tang

Deccas? HMVs? Yeah LOL.

 

[bonzo75]

Ahhhr... Is this a Brit thing?

Tang

Yes Marc is like a Brit who threatens to exit (the thread) but then remains

 

[Tango]

I meant how you guys flower talking to each other.

 

[spiritofmusic]

Tang, love means having those really tough conversations w each other.

 

[bonzo75]

Or one person in the relationship nagging relentlessly and irrationally

 

[Lagonda]

Basil and Sybil

 

[Folsom]

Too bad there is no analog version:

https://www.amazon.com/Ernest-Bloch...iano&qid=1554940045&s=gateway&sr=8-2-fkmrnull

 

[Tango]

I like Jacqueline Du Pre very very much. On Elgar I don't look for other cellist but her. Actually I did but she always comes on top. This is a special piece that hit my sentimental gland every time I hear. Anyway I have two versions. The one on the left is a live version with Barenboim/Philadelphia Orchestra, CBS record. I bought for £15.99. The one on the right is with Barbirolli/LSO, HMV. The General found me the original one which is more expensive. I find the live version a lot more engaging. The recording sounds like a mono where microphone was placed nearer to Du Pre. The sound of orchestra is more secondary, not neatly laid out or span out. And on crescendo there is this emotional heart grabbing attack but microphone did not capture instrument separation very well. Somehow the live recording seems to have a more naked transparency...just less veil and you can hear depth and dimension of the event better. A lot of coughing too. This is not the case that I just like the performance with Barenboim better but the sound imo is also better. I havent recorded the piece from my system. But this is the same performance from youtube.

Tang

 

[Folsom]

Nice, I had a few of hers on my want list (it grows all the time, even though I try to shrink it)

 

[NorthStar]

Tang, in the YouTube music video of Elgar Cello Concerto with Jacqueline Du Pré, there is something very quick appearing @ exactly 5:41 from the top of the screen and disappearing as quickly in the same direction. Do you know what it was?

 

[Tango]

Tang, in the YouTube music video of Elgar Cello Concerto with Jacqueline Du Pré, there is something very quick appearing @ exactly 5:41 from the top of the screen and disappearing as quickly in the same direction. Do you know what it was?

I think it is Barenboim's hand conducting. He stood right infront of Du Pre.

Tang

 

[NorthStar]

Yes you are right.

 

[Tango]

I found my 80's Brit pop treasures after 35 years. I am so happy. Bring back fond memory of my youth. These vinyls are super mint. Quality of today's records just cannot match. My system is nowhere near as good as my B&O in my car playing this music though. In fact... suck!

Tang

 

[bonzo75]

I like the du pre elgar with Barbirolli very much. I haven't heard the one with Barenboim. With him I like her Haydn boccherini.

My preference is also for live recordings where they are well recorded so will try. I have the Kogan Beethoven from the same Melodiya series as yours and prefer it to his much more expensive 5k original or the the ERC. There is a something very real about live performances and more so if the venue ambience is well captured.

And yes, Alisa Weilerstein, whom Barenboim rated as next best to du pre, is performing Elgar here this Dec

 

[bonzo75]

I will post more interesting pieces at accessible price. I will avoid posting very expensive ones. I have many hit and miss's. I like a lot new contemporary music but 99% of whatI bought turned out to go to my one time wonder bin..they sucked! sonically. I am focusing into classical now because the more I listen the more I like and I have a lot less hit n miss's. For Classical the miss's are mostly because of surface noises. To reduce hit n miss's we need to participate more in this kind of "showoff." And Ked will say again that this kind of posting is driving up the price. Merry-go-round.

Tang

I think you should post the very expensive pieces as at least I don't care if price goes up further and those who can afford them don't care either. By sending up the price of cheaper ones, the ones who can afford less get hurt. To do show off, best is to stick to playing the music without showing the LP or the actual pressing. People can then investigate the music on tidal.

 

[bonzo75]

Tang, in the YouTube music video of Elgar Cello Concerto with Jacqueline Du Pré, there is something very quick appearing @ exactly 5:41 from the top of the screen and disappearing as quickly in the same direction. Do you know what it was?

Are you seeing the para normal Bob?

 

[Tango]

I like the du pre elgar with Barbirolli very much. I haven't heard the one with Barenboim. With him I like her Haydn boccherini.

My preference is also for live recordings where they are well recorded so will try. I have the Kogan Beethoven from the same Melodiya series as yours and prefer it to his much more expensive 5k original or the the ERC. There is a something very real about live performances and more so if the venue ambience is well captured.

And yes, Alisa Weilerstein, whom Barenboim rated as next best to du pre, is performing Elgar here this Dec

You will hear what I am talking about.

Dont miss the Alisa concert then.

Tang

 

[bonzo75]

You will hear what I am talking about.

Dont miss the Alisa concert then.

Tang

I won't, I will also see her at another concert in October.