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Just thought I'd share these two albums in case they go under someone's radar:
Katie Melua: "In Winter" (featuring the Gori Women's Choir). This is perhaps her best work since "Piece by Piece" and marks a dramatic departure from the pop influence of her former manager Mike Batt. Very impressive album, and if you like choirs, a good one to have
Nora Jones: "Day Breaks" I doubt this would go under the radar of any audiophile. She returns to her Jazz roots here. Very nice collection of songs, and well recorded.
Finally, for lovers of violin: The Miracle Makers--this is actually a 1988 book with 3CDs. Hard to find, and expensive. Got it from the library. Disc 3, in particular, is very interesting because it consists of the "Aurora" excerpt from Sibelius (Violin concerto, op. 47), played on 15 different Stradivarius violins, alternating with 15 different G. Guarneri del Gesu violins. Very interesting to compare the slightly different sounds of these violins on the same piece, played by the same person (Elmar Oliveira).
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Thanks! for sharing- slapshot
I like Katie Melua and this one did not come across my radar.
I think you will really like it...big step up, methinks, from her recent releases.
GSquared....don't tell me you can tell the difference between the different Strads on your stereo...Can you also tell the brand strings on the instruments and the rosin that is used? ..maybe the DelJesus if you have a good stereo...but I doubt it...
I also got the Norah Jones album on vinyl and although the music and performance is good, the sound is about a D+. Too bad. I was told that the CD has much better sound....went to the library to get it, but there are 6 before me with a "hold". We'll see (hear)
Is the OP on this thread. I downloaded the HiRez and I like the music. Especially the last 5 tracks. The SQ is ok. Try Cold Cold Heat from her 1st album. Great SQ in my system from ripped CD.
...recorded live at Apogee Studios in Santa Monica playing from her new album. Recording Engineer: Bob Clearmountain. Audio and video at link below.Check out other Apogee Sessions at: http://www.kcrw.com/music/apogeestudio
Edits: 10/26/16
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For what it is worth, my impression is that the Stradivarius violins were a bit "sharper" and biting in the treble range whereas the G. Guarneri del Gesu violins were a bit more robust, with a somewhat deeper tone. I believe the book describes the difference between these two types of violins as well--I would trust the opinions of those experts over my own. I did try to guess which type of violin was being played when randomizing the tracks, and was accurate more than 50% of the time, but nothing to write home about. If I were to hear them play live, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to tell you which was which. I do find such comparisons very interesting.
I have the CD of the Nora Jones release, and think it sounds pretty good.
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