“Holiday shopping can be exhausting. And stressful. But a new video making the rounds on YouTube shows a smiling, if somewhat surprised crowd of shoppers after Yo-Yo Ma begins to perform at a downtown Chicago mall on Tuesday night. The setting is the Shops at North Bridge, a glossy mall on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. At […]
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Just over 3 years ago Gary Moore died. In my view, one of the greatest rock and blues guitarists of all time. In August 2005, the day after the unveiling of a statue to the late Phil Lynott, Thin Lizzy’s vocalist and bass player, Gary appeared in a concert tribute to Phil alongside past members […]
This historical biography of the city that is the glittering hub of country music reveals the dynamic relationship between commerce and art, music and the market, that has defined Nashville since 1925. It explores the conflicts and demons that have confronted Nashville’s artists and music industry down the years, such as the creative pressures of […]
He wrote this in his head in bed one night, slept on it, then wrote it the following day. Note for note. Absolute genius!
Callas sings Puccini’s Tosca with an unrivalled intensity Maria Callas’s 1953 recording of Tosca, opposite Giuseppe di Stefano’s Cavaradossi and Tito Gobbi’s Scarpia, remains one of the greatest of all opera recordings (go here for an insight into the tempestuous recording sessions). And here is Callas at Covent Garden in 1964, in Franco Zeffirelli’s production. […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W0HGvM3JRE A few observations from viewers: Quite possibly Nez’s best song. One of his best ”love songs” I’ve been listening to this song for a long time, and Hell Yes I’ve always cared, Former Monkee Mike is an absolute ACE! P.S. Nice accompanying visuals!
You’ve said in the past that measurements cannot tell us how electronics sound. Please explain why this is true and how specifically, THD isn’t a good indicator of sound quality. Watch Now
Paul McGowan High resolution audio is supposed to sound significantly better than standard 44.1 CDs, but does it? And if so, how much and why? Paul tackles this gnarly subject with a few insights and a way to perhaps understand it better. Watch Now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMG6XCp8QOU A few comments from viewers … Oh my God! This beautifully! Divine sérénissime Tenía quince años la primera vez que escuche el concierto me sigue emocionando y asombrando la belleza de esta melodía tan sencilla y tan bien puesta
Editor’s note: ANY words by me, however carefully considered and heartfelt are utterly insufficient in the face of this. Neil. ====================
Jools Holland and his magic fingers unite a unique cast in a single room for one night only, new and older artists playing completely live! Who’d have thought it? Seven years after their last album and 20 years on from their debut, the anthemic Snow Patrol are back in business with songs from their seventh […]
Three highly recommended recordings: a modern choice, a classic and a legendary account Continues HERE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nDNvOw2re0 Viewer’s comments include: I have long been deeply moved by this atmospheric version by Iain. It’s so different from Peter Gabriel’s original, giving it a different mood and feel that is very memorable and stirring. Fans of this beautiful song will also enjoy the haunting version by the incomparable Fever Ray. Thanks for posting […]
Paul McGowan: If our definition of high-end is lifted from The Absolute Sound Magazine’s tenet: “the sound of unamplified instruments and/or voices as heard in a natural, acoustic performance space” then does it make sense that modern electronic or multitracked music can ever be considered high-end? I believe it can, but not before broadening our definition. […]