Whats on your turntable tonight?

James - yes I think you could characterize Anne’s work and niche that way. I prefer careful attention to the recording chain by an artist concerned with quality- back when I was more into high speed tape I was invited to hear her perform live ( unamplified ) at a session being recorded as well - so I have a pretty good idea what her voice and piano sound like - not my favorite music but not my least. I will check out your referral as well :-)
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jim

Neil Young - On The Beach 

Michael Hoenig
Departure from the Northern Wasteland - O/P

So cool.  You’ve been there at the source!  It’s obvious from the sound of her records that she and/or her team take great care with the recording and production. I appreciate this so much.  I like her music.  Her classy personality comes through her music and she’s a wonderful pianist.  
I think it’s pretty incredible though (to me) how crazy contrastingly different people, Anne & Sophia just an example, can appeal through good sound.  Maybe it’s kinda simple and dumb of me to be impressed by contrasts - I don’t know - interesting to me though.  

Re: Hoenig.  Haven’t played this in many years (35...?).  Remembered it as far more spectacular.  In my mind it’s upliftingly high bright and light.  On the (“shouty”, “strictly mid-fi”) horns this morning it’s low down, dark and funereal.