What are you listening to now?
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wrote on 18 Apr 2021, 15:11 last edited by
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A wonderful recording of, probably my favorite of Sibelius' symphonies.
The second movement is just wonderful. Go to about 4:30 and listen to how well he brings out the pizzicato of the strings as counterpoint to the main melody.
I've said this is the perfect "Winter Symphony," even more than the Tchaikovsky 4th.
wrote on 18 Apr 2021, 17:00 last edited by@george-k I love the Sibelius symphonies. My favorite set is the one of all the symphonies played by the Boston Symphony conducted by Colin Davis. At the time of these recordings my cousin was playing in the viola section. He told me the orchestra members all liked and respected Colin Davis.
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The Weeknd with Save Your Tears.
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RN listening to way to much Taylor Swift. Daughter #3 almost always commandeering the car stereo on our trips.
I did help her purchase a nice entry level turntable and speakers though, which was kind of fun. And bought her Rumors and Revolver as Christmas presents for her growing collection of vinyl.
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wrote on 19 Apr 2021, 00:18 last edited by
Lady Gaga with Poker Face.
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@george-k I love the Sibelius symphonies. My favorite set is the one of all the symphonies played by the Boston Symphony conducted by Colin Davis. At the time of these recordings my cousin was playing in the viola section. He told me the orchestra members all liked and respected Colin Davis.
wrote on 19 Apr 2021, 00:33 last edited by@sd-tav said in What are you listening to now?:
My favorite set is the one of all the symphonies played by the Boston Symphony conducted by Colin Davis.
On your recommendation, I listened to #1, #2 and #5 today.
I found #1 just a bit too "contrast-ey" for my taste. Davis's pauses seemed to interrupt the flow of the music.
I'll continue this week.
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RN listening to way to much Taylor Swift. Daughter #3 almost always commandeering the car stereo on our trips.
I did help her purchase a nice entry level turntable and speakers though, which was kind of fun. And bought her Rumors and Revolver as Christmas presents for her growing collection of vinyl.
wrote on 20 Apr 2021, 09:01 last edited by@kincaid said in What are you listening to now?:
RN listening to way to much Taylor Swift. Daughter #3 almost always commandeering the car stereo on our trips.
I did help her purchase a nice entry level turntable and speakers though, which was kind of fun. And bought her Rumors and Revolver as Christmas presents for her growing collection of vinyl.
My oldest is a huge Taylor Swift fan. Some would say a little to much but she is just like that when she is into something. Think me, only exponentially worse. lol
Nobody, and I mean nobody commandeers the stereo, except for me, when I am in the car. And I have 3 daughters. lol
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@sd-tav said in What are you listening to now?:
My favorite set is the one of all the symphonies played by the Boston Symphony conducted by Colin Davis.
On your recommendation, I listened to #1, #2 and #5 today.
I found #1 just a bit too "contrast-ey" for my taste. Davis's pauses seemed to interrupt the flow of the music.
I'll continue this week.
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Mrs. George went shopping.
I'm alone in the house, and I've got Gardiner's recording of the Beethoven #7 playing.
Really loud.
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Listen to the use of the pedal in the repeats. Also, how heavy-handed...
Link to videoAnother one that's just too much.
Link to videoNot my style for Scarlatti.
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wrote on 31 May 2021, 23:45 last edited by George K 6 Jan 2021, 00:34
I've always enjoyed Chris Isaak's music. I was unaware that, about 9 years ago, he released an album called "Beyond the Sun" in which he covers some of the classic songs from the Sun Studios - "Pretty Woman," "I Walk The Line," and a host of others.
I've not been able to find them on Spotify or Apple Music, but if you look around on Youtube, they're there.
Link to videoThere's a playlist to the right - give it a shot, you geezers.
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On my walks...
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Oh, man.
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Composer from the 1930s - died at 25.
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