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That is very interesting indeed. Did you notice it in the very end as well? Right at the scene that is the topic of this thread. I wonder what that's all about.

The Criterion Collection just released Roman Polanski's first film "Knife on the Water" on DVD. Has anyone seen this film? If so, what are your opinions of it? I'm a big Polanski fan, but before I spend $35.99 for a DVD of a film I've never seen, I'd like to hear some discussion first. Thanks!

Do you notice during the scene where he kills all the people, the film type that Scorsese used for that scene is different? Almost like he reduced the milimeter size of the film that he used....just for that scene? If you watch, particularly on the DVD, you'll notice that the screen gets somewhat "grainy" during that scene. Well, if you watch the ending again, notice at the sequence when you hear the loud noise and it moves to his image in the rear view mirror, the scene becomes "grainy" again, just like it was when he went on his killing rampage. Given that, my conclusion is that even in the end of the movie, after he's proclaimed a hero and his life seems to revert back to normal....he still has that streak of insanity within him. That is what Scorsese was alluding to by using the same techniques in that scene as he was during the murder rampage scene. Similar to what Mule said, what Travis felt while he was killing all the people in the whore house, is still inside of him. At least that's how I always interpreted it.

I can't wait for this one either. I'll be getting it the day it comes out.

Mark, I sent you a PM.

Hey Mark....due to money constraints I probably won't be able to make it to the Showcase for another month or so, but I'll be a regular once again soon enough. I saw Fathead last year, and it was a fantastic show. Take lots of pictures for us!

Late - was your version of the CD mastered in the 80's? Because my copy appears to have come out in 1996 and seems to sound alright...... Anyways, with regards to Gary Bartz, he's fantastic. I've been fortunate enough to seem him perform live three times over the past year. Twice with Malachi Thompson's Freebop Band (great band that also featured Billy Harper on the front line) and once with Kenny Barron's group Sphere. I'll never forget thier version of "Well You Needn't". Gary played one of the best saxophone solos I've ever heard. He's a consistantly strong soloist, and that's something that's rare to find.

I agree with everyone here. Get it while you can! Its a great set.

Bartok String Quartets (Julliard Version) Bach Violin Concertos Joe Lovano - Quartets at the Village Vanguard Matthew Shipp - Equilibrium John Coltrane - Soultrane Jeremy Pelt - Insight Art Ensemble of Chicago - Live in Paris

Don't forget the great Art Taylor! Also, Tony Williams died in 1997. One of jazz's greatest losses of a young legend.

No, no, no. I'm talking about the Dave Holland Big Band CD from late in 2002, which I found to be a disappointment (at least to some extent). I'm NOT talking about the 'live' double-CD with the quintet (which I haven't heard yet, but which I'm quite sure is probably AMAZING). It was DH's Big Band CD that didn't live up to my expectations. I thought it was a cool concept, and "reasonably well done" in terms of the end result. But I don't think I have to explain how a DH release that's only "reasonably well done" is one that doesn't meet my expectations. Count me as one who has LOVED all of his most recent quintet CD's -- everything since Chris Potter joined the group (as I expect I'll love the new 'live' double CD). Oops.....sorry!

Wow....I'm surprised you don't like the Dave Holland CD, Rooster. I thought that that album would be every Dave Holland Quintet fan's dream come true. To me, its really the first one they've released that truly shows how great they really are. I think its a spectacular release. My favorite of 2003. My biggest disappointment is also Jason Moran's "Bandwagon". I don't dislike it, but after the four amazing albums he released previously, this one was a bit of a letdown.

Tribute to Lester is wonderful....one of my top 5 of the year for new releases. I imagine thier ECM Rarum disc is quite good, as most of AEC's albums on the label were good.

I like the J.J Johnson set the most. So much high quality, hard swinging music in different settings. Its wonderful.

Is that one still in print, ubu?

Its still availiable on the BN website......

I have this one as well and greatly enjoy it! Some of Joe Henderson's best playing on record, IMO.

I will look for you if I do go!

minew, where is the brotzmann/drake show going to be at?

I remember a while back Jazzmatazz listed a new album by Blade to be released in 2004 under the Marsalis label. But who knows now. Brian Blade is in my opinion the finest drummer of his generation. In any musical situation, he always plays perfectly.

I entered this thread to recommend "The Composer", but looks like I got beat to it! Its a great album, and even though its out of print, it can still be found quite easily online. It features some great new Walton compositions. It also features Roy Hargrove, Victor Lewis, and Christian McBride in addition to the players David already named.

I saw them a couple of months ago here in Chicago. These guys put on a hell of a show! Anyone in the vicinity of the VV should go catch these guys.

Thanks Rooster! That makes sense. Berigan, I guess I'm wondering what distinguishes a "crap" classical recording? Is because a classical CD has the "EMI Classics" label on it automaticaly mean its sub par? I'm just asking, because I honestly don't know these things.

Having recently begun to explore the endless joys of classical music, I've been purchasing some discs from the "bargain" section of the Border's classical music section. Alot of these discs are very reasonably priced, usually in the $6.99 - $7.99 range. The predominant labels I've seen/purchased have been the Seraphim Classics, Naxos, or EMI Classics labels. I've noticed that on these labels, particular recordings of certain pieces, such as Mozart's "Requiem" and Vivaldi's "Four Seasons", are the versions that seem to be the most well known, or most often played on television or in films in some cases. I guess my question is....what is the reason that these particular recordings are priced so reasonably? Lord knows I'm not complaining, but it has me curious. Are the versions of these recordings inferior (for lack of a better word) to other, more expensive versions? Are they cheaper for the purpose of drawing in new listeners to the genere of classical music? As you can tell, I am only beginning to learn about this beautiful form of music, and am quite clueless on many aspects of it. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

And didn't Sonny Rollins play on the Rolling Stones' "Waiting on a Friend"?