Listenin' to Classical Music and Conversation

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by bluemooze, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. scompton

    scompton Forum Resident

    Location:
    Arlington, VA
    We went to Green Bay over the weekend and I ended up having to drive 2 hours in light snow, and inch in Green Bay and 3 inches where I was driving. Fortunately, they have the equipment to keep the roads clear with that much snow.
     
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  2. Mowgli

    Mowgli Runs with scissors

    Location:
    Taxachusetts
    Fun video posted by Valentina Lisitsa yesterday.

    From her YT description - "Bach wrote 2- and 3- part Inventions as a exercises for aspiring keyboard players to perfect one's technique and touch. Since any exercise is supposed to be difficult and push you to the limit, I did just that. This way they ain't any easier than some of Chopin Etudes. Don't take it as a recommendation to follow. Other than "ZERO PEDAL ALLOWED". That should be a given Anything else - tempo, dynamics...do whatever you can. It's good for you - and it's fun!"

     
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  3. Wes H

    Wes H Forum Resident

    Location:
    Virginia
    Listening to Mozart String Quintets today from this 3-LP box set. Still working my way through it (1 LP to go). Philips/Netherlands pressing. 1976.
    Excellent performance and sound.

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  4. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    I believe Eastman Kodak was the benefactor of the Rochester Symphony and helped create the Eastman School of Music. BTW, Linda Eastman, the late wife of Paul McCartney, was not related to the founder of Eastman Kodak ...
     
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  5. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    Unlike LA where heavy rain brings major traffic disaster, which I eye-witnessed some thirty years ago, most snowbelt states are well trained for snowy weather ...
     
  6. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    Picked up my new 2018 leased Honda yesterday and to my surprise, the CD player is gone. For audio, only AM/FM/Sirius are available and I can stream, which I do not do ... :(:sigh:
     
  7. ibanez_ax

    ibanez_ax Forum Resident

    Does it have Bluetooth? Does the device you use for listening on your walks have Bluetooth?
     
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  8. Mowgli

    Mowgli Runs with scissors

    Location:
    Taxachusetts
    I never leased but understand that you can't yank the stereo to upgrade until you own it.
    Bummer.
     
  9. ibanez_ax

    ibanez_ax Forum Resident

    My 2016 Kia Sorento has a CD player, which is nice.
     
  10. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    The car does have Bluetooth. The device I use on my walks is not Bluebooth-capable ...
     
  11. ibanez_ax

    ibanez_ax Forum Resident

    How about an AUX input? Or USB? I'm asking because with either, you can of course control what you listen to in the car.
     
  12. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    The aftermarket for car stereo is pretty dead these days since most modern cars now have high quality sound systems built in right at the factory. I doubt I will ever make any attempt to do any upgrade even if I can ...
     
  13. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    The 2014 Honda I turned in has a CD player ...
     
  14. Eigenvector

    Eigenvector Forum Resident

    Location:
    Southeast PA
    Yeah, it appears that factory CD players in new cars are almost gone forever. Sad but time moves on.....

    I don't have to worry as I'll probably never own a car new enough to be an issue. My 24 year old Toyota has a cassette player! :laugh:
     
  15. bluemooze

    bluemooze Senior Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    Frenchtown NJ USA
    Now listening to "On Yoolis Night - Medieval Carols & Motets" performed by Anonymous 4 on Harmonia Mundi.

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  16. bluemooze

    bluemooze Senior Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    Frenchtown NJ USA
    Now on the turntable, "Palestrina - Masses" performed by The Tallis Scholars on Gimell.

    Missa Brevis
    Missa Nasce la gioja mia
    Primavera: Nasce la gioja mia


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  17. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    I actually do not have this A4 recording but found it on Amazon with a different cover ...

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  18. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    This was like the first CD by the Tallis Scholars I bought ... :righton:
     
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  19. DeepFloyd11

    DeepFloyd11 Lady Eclectic

    Location:
    Canada
    :yikes::yikes::yikes:
     
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  20. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    It was that bad ... :D
     
  21. bluemooze

    bluemooze Senior Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    Frenchtown NJ USA
    Now on the turntable, record 1 from "Dowland - Third Booke of Songs 1603" performed by The Consort Of Musicke led by Anthony Rooley on L'Oiseau-Lyre.

    Featuring:
    (the lovely and talented) Emma Kirkby - soprano
    John York Skinner - countertenor
    Martyn Hill - tenor
    David Thomas - bass

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  22. Bachtoven

    Bachtoven Forum Resident

    Location:
    US
    I bought this LP today. Stunning playing and sound, (It derives from a 30 ips master tape), but my copy has nearly constant surface noise. I’m hopeful that a second cleaning will help—don’t really want to drive 65 miles to return it!

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  23. Rose River Bear

    Rose River Bear Senior Member

    Spinning-

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  24. Rose River Bear

    Rose River Bear Senior Member

    There are some Debussy pieces on that LP that I have not heard in a long time. I need to take out my Debussy solo works CDs and listen to them.
     
  25. Rose River Bear

    Rose River Bear Senior Member

    There is not a dud in that Chicago set IMO. What a great conductor. The Titan is fantastic.
     

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