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  2. Beethoven piano sonatas - Pienaar?

    in Classical Discussion

    Posted · Edited by J.A.W.

    13 hours ago, David Ayers said:

    I've been sampling this on Spotify since you mentioned it, and I have to say I haven't warmed to it, nice as the recording quality is even on Spotify.

     

    I'll keep going.

    Assuming you're referring to the Peter Takács set, I agree. I've listened to several pieces and, though the sound is good, his playing sounds kind of detached to me; so far it doesn't do much for me. Pity, I'm always interested in complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas sets (I only have thirty or so :)). What I've heard of the new Igor Levit set didn't really convince me either.

  3. Beethoven piano sonatas - Pienaar?

    in Classical Discussion

    Posted · Edited by J.A.W.

    On 4-10-2019 at 10:36 PM, erwbol said:

    Just listened to Peter Takács' recording of the Moonlight sonata. This whole box set is simply one of the most beautiful piano recordings I have ever heard. Every nuance of the Bösendorfer Imperial is captured perfectly. Don't discount Takács simply because he isn't a 'star'.

    I've read several reviews and they were mixed. Everyone agrees the sound is excellent, but some found Takács emotionally lacking; they said that his playing, though technically very good, isn't "emotionally involving". Other reviews didn't mention this aspect, and raved about the set.

    I haven't heard the set and I'm interested. Where did you get it? It seems to be OOP and private sellers are asking insane prices on Amazon.

  7. Where is Paul Secor .... ?

    in Forums Discussion

    Posted · Edited by J.A.W.

     

    6 minutes ago, Brad said:

    All I saw in this thread is that Paul got “riled up.”  Is there something in the other thread?

    http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php?/topic/83002-allison-millers-boom-tic-boom-glitter-wolf/&do=findComment&comment=1632277

    http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php?/topic/83002-allison-millers-boom-tic-boom-glitter-wolf/&do=findComment&comment=1632279

    Remarks like "Now - am I myself armed? Maybe yes, maybe not. Do you want to find out? " and the image in the later post look pretty threatening to me.

  9. Miles Davis: The Complete 'On the Corner' Sessions

    in Discography

    Posted · Edited by J.A.W.

    On 8-5-2019 at 8:55 PM, erwbol said:

    Gaudy, overpriced, poor liner notes (compared to the other metal spine sets), awful sound quality, and the unreleased material wasn't all that great IMO.

    On the other hand, the On the Corner MFSL Hybrid SACD is marvellous.

     

     

    1 hour ago, jazzbo said:

    I agree that it's the worst sounding of the box sets. Sheesh.

    Agreed. I couldn't believe my ears when I first heard the box, easily the worst sounding of all the Miles Columbia box sets. The MFSL hybrid SACD, on the other hand, is indeed excellent.

  10. Chris Albertson, R.I.P.

    in Jazz In Print - Periodicals, Books, Newspapers, etc...

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    Threads merged.

    So sorry to hear this. He contributed so much to the music in so many ways for so long. Not just inside the industry, but as an individual citizen of the community. He could be a contentious cuss, for sure, but with real experience like his, I think he was entitled to his opinions, and to speak them as he chose. He saw so much of what most of us just heard about...whatever his grievances, he had his reasons. And his generosity, his willingness to pass on what he saw, immense, the benefits to us, incalculable.

    There is no substitute for that kind of experience. None.

    RIP, and gratitude aplenty.

    Agreed 100%.

  12. Brexit could make UK touring tricky for artists

    in Miscellaneous Music

    Posted · Edited by J.A.W.

    46 minutes ago, erwbol said:

    Is racism also a forbidden topic on this forum? Don't fool yourself into thinking non-white musicians won't bear the brunt of the new visa rejection situation (e.g. Windrush).

    An irresponsible, misinformed post by Shrdlu.

    Shrdlu is an ardent opponent of the EU and everything it represents in his eyes; he told me so years ago. Just thought I'd mention it.

    [edit] Just noticed that his post is gone - no idea if he deleted it or if it was removed by a moderator.

  13. Brexit could make UK touring tricky for artists

    in Miscellaneous Music

    Posted

    19 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    How is that political? It's George Washington wearing a Jughead hat and Sun Ra shades.

    BillF was responding to my reaction to shrdlu´s post; the remark shrdlu made, "irrelevant scare tactic", was and is used regularly by brexiteers in the political debate in the UK that's been going on for more than 3 years now, to counter arguments made by people who want to remain in the EU.

  17. New Hank Mobley Blue Note Set

    in Mosaic and other box sets...

    Posted

    8 hours ago, Ed Swinnich said:

    Great news for me personally.  My family has always given me a Mosaic set for special occasions and this will afford them an opportunity to do so one more time - assuming the set remains in print at Christmas 2019 - which I'm thinking it will be.

    I'm as big a fan and supporter of Mosaic as there is on the board. I'm glad that a set of 60s Mobley is being released.  As far as Mosaic's propensity to go for music of the 40s-60s, I understand that pre 60's music might not appeal to some as much as others and that there are artists who would make great Mosaic sets but have not been chosen for a number of reasons - availability, popularity, viability, sheer number of albums on Mosaic friendly labels.   Quite frankly I agree with the sentiment regarding more recent stuff for the most part - though I have found every set they've made to be a revelation on some level.   With this set in particular, many of us on this board have been around long enough to have been part of the golden age of Blue Note releases and remasters of the 80s, 90s and early 00s.  I'll bet there are many around the world who have not been and might be new to exploring this stuff.  This set might just be perfect for them - and there are only 2500 being printed - so I'm not sure why all the controversy over set selection. Quite frankly I'd love for this to be the precursor to releases of Morgan, Hancock, Gordon, Silver.  Maybe that will provide a financial opportunity to do more  sets of more obscure or modern artists.  Who knows?

    I just wish the viewpoints could be expressed with less harshness, vitriol and negativity.  They are going to put out what they want to and what they are able to. We will buy what we like, what we can and what we are able to.  Not sure why all the histrionics and drama.  No matter what they do I will always be thankful to Mosaic for having enriched my life.

    Totally agreed; well put :righton:

  22. New Hank Mobley Blue Note Set

    in Mosaic and other box sets...

    Posted · Edited by J.A.W.

    Just heard back from Mosaic why they chose 1963 as a starting point:

     

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    The answer to: Why start in 1963?

    This was the year of Hank Mobley’s comeback after a year or more off the scene. His playing had less filigree and a more forceful rhythmic approach. The set covers the rest of his work for Blue Note through 1970, which amounts to 8 CDs..

     

    Mobley’s first phase was covered in our “Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley’s Fifties Sessions.”

     

    Most of his second phase, - the four 1960-61 sessions with Wynton Kelly and Paul Chambers – are still available.

     

  25. New Hank Mobley Blue Note Set

    in Mosaic and other box sets...

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Kevin Bresnahan said:

    I wonder who will master this now that Ron McMaster has retired?

    Of course if Mosaic would listen to me, and I've told them this many times, they could simply hire Steve Hoffman to master a set and they'd get their 750 unit pre-order over and done in a matter of weeks, maybe even hours.

    Sales-wise you may be right, but, as I've said before, I wasn't really impressed by Hoffman's Blue Note hybrid SACDs, way too laid-back and dull for my taste, they lacked "bite" (for want of a better description); I preferred the AudioWave Blue Note XRCDs that were mastered by Alan Yoshida. Same with the Contemporary remasters Hoffman did for a Japanese outlet whose name I forgot.

    As for the upcoming Mobley set, I have all the albums on CD and I still think the omission of the 1960-1961 recordings is a mistake (unless they couldn't get them licensed), so I'll pass.

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