Diana Krall

frogman
...  Imo, some audiophile/music lovers do not do a good enough job of separating the “ear-candy” appeal of some recordings from its intrinsic musical value when making an assessment of the recording’s or the artist’s musical merit.  DK’s recordings are generally very well recorded and in a way that appeals to the audiophile’s sensibilities.  Conversely, some artists whose recordings are generally not as “impressive” in the sonics department are sometimes bumped down a notch or two (or more) in spite of being on a considerably higher level of musicality.

Agree. Which is why I use a couple of songs I normally don't listen to for demoing speakers. Just to find what their potential is in case I get a phenomenal recording in the music I do listen to. And let's not lie ... it's to show off to curious guests also. How many of us love to see that expression on their faces and that familiar phrase "sounds like they're in the room".

However, these recordings must also be within my tolerance musically. I don't care how good it sounds, if it bores the crap out of me, I'm not playing it. All these audiophile soft jazz, easy listening selections fall into that category for me. Especially if they don't have a talent that stands out as virtuosic. But like I said, to each their own.

rpeluso OP
...Still I marvel that this post, initiated by me, was about a pleasant experience at a live concert event. Nothing more than that. BUT, I continue to be fascinated by the drive/urge/compulsion of some to crap all over others. And at times quite depressed by that same behavior.

I truly don’t get why you have a need for everyone to support you. A forum doesn’t work well if it’s just an echo chamber. If I had posted "I went to a Slayer concert" I would fully expect to have my musical choice lambasted on this forum and would not have a problem with that, as everyone has a subjective opinion about music. If you only want one-way discussion, maybe next time you should title your subject "xxx (no dissenters)". I read your thread because the audiophile obsession with Diana Krall (and others) fascinates me, as I don’t see a stand-out talent. I’m interested in what it is about her, besides the recording quality, that draws them in. I’m always hoping a dissenter will point out a quality recording of what I consider good female vocals.

I’m glad you had a wonderful time.

jssmith, thanks for your thoughts; I don't have a need to be supported in my view, but am surprised, still, that my...oh never mind, you're right.  My point was about a live show, not a recording.  An experience at a live music event.  I would have expected others who saw her live to agree or disagree, not a discussion about the value or lack of value of her artistry.  Its how way off track a discussion about a live performance went that surprises me, but I seem to be the minority there, so okay.  I also am disturbed by the nastiness that gets spread around, not only here, but all over.  You may like Slayer, I may not, but I wouldn't even think about replying to your post (if it had happened) with a negative view of that band.  Just wouldn't.  Its not the disagreeing that bothered me, its the fact that it was not the point.  Sorry.

jssmith, might I suggest a disc by Anne Murray called Croonin'?  From 1993.  As an example of a quality recording of what I consider good female vocals, you might too?  

@whitestix  Thanks for mentioning Karen Souza.  I looked her up on Amazon, listened to several samples and ordered her 3 CD "The Collection" for $12 and change!  What a deal!!  She has a unique sound.  Everything I heard had a very bluesy vibe to it.  She purposely sings just off the note and then slides up to the note.  Sort of a vocal approach to what Gershwin was well known for doing instrumentally.  She takes a very unique approach to well known songs from various artists.  Should be a fun music adventure.