Recommendations for really well-recorded music for high-end audio system demo


I’m using my system to give some local high-end audio demos for fun, and although I have a good selection of tracks I can always use more and am sure you guys have some great ones out there.  First and foremost I’m looking for really well-recorded material that shows off what a good system can do — you know, the “wow your friends” tracks we all have, and if it happens to be good/fun music as well that’s a nice bonus although not necessarily a requirement.  I’d recommend listing the artist, album, and track so it’s easier to find the right version, and if you feel like elaborating on anything notable that makes it particularly good for a demo that’d be helpful/interesting but not necessary.  As an example…

  • Patricia Barber, Companion, “Like JT” — Great live jazz club vibe, fun instrumental with excellent imaging/depth/3D soundstage.

Thanks for anything ya got!

soix

A few great albums…
 

Loggins and Messina, Full Sail, the whole album, but check out Pathway to Glory.

Janis Ian, Breaking Silence is remarkable, as is Hunger.

The Mighty Sam McClain, Give it Up for Love, especially Too Proud.

 

And some tracks…

Janelle Monae Make Me Feel

Vienna Teng. 1BR/1BA

Terse Isungset Fading Sun

Chris Jones No Sanctuary Here

Your list should be full now.  All good.  I will suggest Earl Klugh and Bob James  "Cool". 

And if you have DVD-A or 5.1 SACD capability, consider that.  It's more of a wow factor for many folks. 

Your list should be full now.

@boxcarman Never.  Keep’em coming!  I’m enjoying them all and hoping others are benefitting from this as well.