Tbooe - I do enjoy HEM as well. If you like her stuff, and you have not heard Vienna Teng, check her out too. I have no idea how Citibank feels about the latter.
Marco
Marco
What's your latest "Discovery"
You know when you buy a new album and it just clicks?! And then you have to play it rather frequently in the mix over and over for the next several days....What's the last album's you bought that really clicked for you?
I just picked up a Jazz trio album that is just a wonderful recording and performance:
It's called "Achirana" on ECM (that label seems to have a lot of great discs!). Vassilis Tsabroplulos, Piano. Arild Andersen, Double-Bass. John Marshall, Drums. Love the 5th cut! That double bass is right there in the room!
Also been enjoying a new classical guitar disc: Julian Bream, "The Ultimate Guitar Collection" on BMG. Great double-disc set. Not that crazy about the recording on this one, but the performance and breadth of the tapestry of work on those two CD's is remarkable.
Any new "discoveries" to share?
I just picked up a Jazz trio album that is just a wonderful recording and performance:
It's called "Achirana" on ECM (that label seems to have a lot of great discs!). Vassilis Tsabroplulos, Piano. Arild Andersen, Double-Bass. John Marshall, Drums. Love the 5th cut! That double bass is right there in the room!
Also been enjoying a new classical guitar disc: Julian Bream, "The Ultimate Guitar Collection" on BMG. Great double-disc set. Not that crazy about the recording on this one, but the performance and breadth of the tapestry of work on those two CD's is remarkable.
Any new "discoveries" to share?
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Marco, I am familiar with Vienna Teng. I like her as well. You have good taste in music! I'll give you a few more in the same vein that I'm pretty sure you'd like if you share those tastes: Over the Rhine, "Ohio" The Innocence Mission, "Umbrella" Rosie Thomas, "When I was Small" There are other good selections by all three--these are just the favorites that pop to mind. Marco |
Not my latest discovery, but great music worth looking into. Steve Tibbetts "Safe Journey" and "Yr." albums. Steve is an ECM artist, a creative guitarist who pushes the bounds of rock into a sort of an organic fusion of sounds. He appeals to my love for Jazz and the Jimi Hendrix fan that still lives within me. Or, if you're really feeling adventurous and like abstract and/or electronic music, look into Jan Jelinek. Here is the AMG link: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gvfuxqukldke You should probably listen to some of the brief samples at AMG to decide if Jan's extremely abstract take on Pop, Jazz and Classical (depending on which album) are acceptable to you. I am fascinated by his "stripped down" rhythm and timing and hear many different songs buried within his electronic landscape. My reaction to his music is much like the first time I heard Dave Brubeck when I was a kid, odd timing that has now become precious to me and part of the joy of exploring music that shakes up the bounds of what we consider normal. |
Hey Albert - I have Steve Tibbets CD, "A Man about a Horse" which I keep going back to trying to "get it", as it were. I have enjoyed it more as I listen to it, but really had a hard time with it early on. Is it similar to the ones you've recommended? ECM consistently pushes the envelope and at the same time puts out some GREAT music. Are you a fan of Marc Ducret? If you don't know him check out his album "Detail" for some rather progressive improv fusion guitar. It's a superb recording as well. Interesting you bring this up; my wife and I were just talking about abstract art, poetry and music that doesn't follow convention. I think it's more difficult if you try to fit it into something you can understand. If you just let it wash over you and see what comes of it the results can often be surprising. It definitely requires allowing yourself to go out of a comfort zone. Another group I enjoy in that regard is "Rachels". Marco |
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