CD 274 Saw Doctors - To Win Just Once
A band that I had heard of in 80's but not listened to. Lively Irish rock band - good fun, pleasant listening.
CD275 The Cranberries - No Need To Argue
Hmm .......... two Irish rock bands in one day! However very listenable and fun.
CD 276 Christy - Live at The Point
Now this is getting to be too much. Irish overload. Much as I love Irish music and Christy Moore, this album really didn't appeal. Some songs are great but not an album that I will listen to again.
CD 277 Ralph McTell - Travelling Man
This album is a double and recorded live in london in 1998. I went to hear Ralph McTell a few years ago and was disappointed however this album was great. Obviously starts with Streets of London, but there are some wonderful songs. Well worth listening to.
CD 278 Stan Getz - Tempus Fugit
Bril album!
CD 279 Whitney Houston - The Ultimate Collection
Confess to seeing this in Sainsburys for £3 - what a bargin. I will always love you - if only I could sing along to that song. Her voice is stunning! So many brilliant songs. For £3........ what a bargin.
CD 280 Hank Mobley - Soul Station
Lovely Jazz album.
CD281 Kings College Coral Scholars - Christmas
One of my fav Christmas albums. Put the Christmas tree up - by myself listening to this album and singing along. Chased the lonliness away!
Monday 19 December 2011
Sunday 11 December 2011
I have been given a pile of CDs to listen to - some I know and some albums are new to me. After the summer it was quite hard to get back into listening , but I am really back in the swing.
CD 257 Chris Rea - Espresso logic
I really enjoy Chris Rea, but this album leaves me cold. I like track 6 - Julia. The pipes on track 1 are quite folksie.
CD 258 Erasure - Erasure
I think this is the first time that I have listened to an Erasure album. I thought the album was quite long and I wasn't really impressed by the first track. Loved the song 'Rock Me Gently', but it is quite long and has a gospel choir singing. Not sure that Iwill be listening to it again!
CD 259 R.E.M - New Adventures In High Fi
Another album that I didn't know.and I can't say that I enjoyed it very much. It is a mix of country/rock music. Perhaps I needed something calmer.
CD 260 Hank Mobley - Soul Station
Lovely album - jazz that is almost laid back without being too mellow. This was a delight and I particularly enjoyed the track 'Soul Station'. This is an album that I will listen to again.
CD 261 Eurythmics - We Too Are One
Annie Lennox - what a voice. I didn't know this album having not really listened to the Eurythmics - but I just love it. So powerful and full of energy.
CD 262 Travis - The Man Who
I started to listen to this album and then was distracted. The music was on in the background. I was aware of how much I was enjoying the music, so listened to it again immediately.
CD 263 Becky and Billy - Tomorrows’ News
This album is a recording by a young American couple who are friends of a friend. It was suprisingly good, but I am not sure that I will listen to it again.
CD 264 Zappa - Strictly Commercial
I just love listening to Zappa - the sound is crazy and he is so witty, sometimes quite caustic. What an amazing sound!
CD 265 Schubert -Arpeggione Sonata (John Williams)
John Williams guitar playing is always a winner. This is a piece of music that I didnt know and I enjoyed it very much.
CD 266 Sinead O’Connor - I Do Not want What I haven’t Got
This album was just a delight. The music of angels.
CD 267 Elaine Elias - Everything I Love
Struggled to finish listening to this album.
CD 268 Joni Mitchell - Blue
Another gem..
CD 269 Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
In the past I have listened to this album many times but it was an album which I hadn't heard for ages. It was a pleasure to hear it again - like an old friend.
CD 270 Brahams -Violin Concerto (Nigel Kennedy)
Brahams and Nigel Kennedy - amarriage made in heaven!
CD 271 Fairport Convention - Who Knows Where Time Goes?
Much as I love Fairport, I cannot remember this album. I love the Sandy Denny version of Who knows Where The Time Goes, but this also great. I was suprised by 'Heard it Through The Grapevine', but enjoyed it.
CD 272 Oasis - Heathen Chemistry
I have discovered several Oasis albums and have really enjoyed listening to them. Much more accessible and enjoyable than I had expected.
CD273 John Coltrane - Love Supreme
Total magic!
CD 257 Chris Rea - Espresso logic
I really enjoy Chris Rea, but this album leaves me cold. I like track 6 - Julia. The pipes on track 1 are quite folksie.
CD 258 Erasure - Erasure
I think this is the first time that I have listened to an Erasure album. I thought the album was quite long and I wasn't really impressed by the first track. Loved the song 'Rock Me Gently', but it is quite long and has a gospel choir singing. Not sure that Iwill be listening to it again!
CD 259 R.E.M - New Adventures In High Fi
Another album that I didn't know.and I can't say that I enjoyed it very much. It is a mix of country/rock music. Perhaps I needed something calmer.
CD 260 Hank Mobley - Soul Station
Lovely album - jazz that is almost laid back without being too mellow. This was a delight and I particularly enjoyed the track 'Soul Station'. This is an album that I will listen to again.
CD 261 Eurythmics - We Too Are One
Annie Lennox - what a voice. I didn't know this album having not really listened to the Eurythmics - but I just love it. So powerful and full of energy.
CD 262 Travis - The Man Who
I started to listen to this album and then was distracted. The music was on in the background. I was aware of how much I was enjoying the music, so listened to it again immediately.
CD 263 Becky and Billy - Tomorrows’ News
This album is a recording by a young American couple who are friends of a friend. It was suprisingly good, but I am not sure that I will listen to it again.
CD 264 Zappa - Strictly Commercial
I just love listening to Zappa - the sound is crazy and he is so witty, sometimes quite caustic. What an amazing sound!
CD 265 Schubert -Arpeggione Sonata (John Williams)
John Williams guitar playing is always a winner. This is a piece of music that I didnt know and I enjoyed it very much.
CD 266 Sinead O’Connor - I Do Not want What I haven’t Got
This album was just a delight. The music of angels.
CD 267 Elaine Elias - Everything I Love
Struggled to finish listening to this album.
CD 268 Joni Mitchell - Blue
Another gem..
CD 269 Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
In the past I have listened to this album many times but it was an album which I hadn't heard for ages. It was a pleasure to hear it again - like an old friend.
CD 270 Brahams -Violin Concerto (Nigel Kennedy)
Brahams and Nigel Kennedy - amarriage made in heaven!
CD 271 Fairport Convention - Who Knows Where Time Goes?
Much as I love Fairport, I cannot remember this album. I love the Sandy Denny version of Who knows Where The Time Goes, but this also great. I was suprised by 'Heard it Through The Grapevine', but enjoyed it.
CD 272 Oasis - Heathen Chemistry
I have discovered several Oasis albums and have really enjoyed listening to them. Much more accessible and enjoyable than I had expected.
CD273 John Coltrane - Love Supreme
Total magic!
Sunday 27 November 2011
Not blogging but still listening!
Such a long time has passed since I last wrote my blog. The trip to the states and walking the John Muir Trail made it difficult to listen for 4 weeks. then returing to the unfinished new school took all of my energy, but throughout this time I have been listening. I still hope to listen to 365 albums by 31st December. The issue really is time to blog and not having access to 365 albums. Thank you Dan, Luke for radio Luke and Frank for albums sent to me. I really do need more. Please help me achieve my target.
CD 233 Handel Messiah
This amazing peiece of music has been part of my life since I was 13 and went to the town hall to hear it with Jill. I have sung several pieces in various choirs. It is worth listening to regulkarly and uis very uplifing.
CD 234 The October Game Box of a Billion Lights
I have no idea where this album came from. I love the ccove! Decided to listen to it and was really impressed. Interesting intrumentals - bit 'noisy' sometimes!
CD 235 Menotti Martin’s Lie
Oh this album is sooooo special. Luke sings with the boys choir and then does a solo. His voice is wonderful. I remember being so afraid that my pounding heart would be pichked up by the recording equipment. I was more afraid and nervous than he was ........... but so proud.
The piece is weird! What an odd story.
CD 236 Herbie Hancock Head Hunters
Such a favourite. Why has I forgotten this album?
CD 237Pastorius Pastorius
Do I need to say anyhing about this album? Pastorius was just a legend and I get such pleasure from listening to anything that he plays.
CD 238 Laura Marling - A Creature I
Don’t Know
Hmmm - jury is still out on this album. I have listenbned several times but I dont enjoy it as much as the first album.
CD 239Manic Street Preachers - This is my truth, tell me yours
I cannot really recall ever havig listened to this band and the album was tucked in a pile of unloved albums that Luke and Dan had left at home. I enjoyed it ad will listen agian to this band. I am now interested in lsitening to whayt they are currently doing,
CD 240 Eric Clapton The Cream of Eric Clapton
An album which is quite mixed. Some tracks are clasic but some are rubbish.
CD 241 Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
Wonderfulalbum with some of my favourite tracks.
CD 242 Amy Winehouse Frank
I am really unfamiliar with Amy Winehouse in that I have never chosen to listen to an album but am familiar with the songs due to popularity of music and the fact that there has been so much coverage since her tragic death. Not exactly my favourite music but enjoyed listening - really well produced .
CD 243 Justin Timberlake Futuresex/Love Sound
An ok album. Listened a lot to thi once but it is not an album that I will have at the tp of my listen to for ever pile.
CD 244 Simply Red Stars
Oh i really loved this album and it was good to hear it again.
CD 245 Madonna The Immaculate Collection
CD 246 Madonna Confessions on a dance floor
I am not a fan of Madonna but am familiar with the music. It is professionl but not really to my taste.
CD 247 Oasis Definitely Maybe
CD 257 Oasis (What’s the story) Morning Glory?
How come i know these songs but have never have knowingly listened to an Oasis album.
CD 248 Van Morrison The Best of Van Morrison
Love this album anjd Van Morrison if I am in right mood. Some realm favourites.
CD 249 Nguyen Le Purple (Celebrating Jimi Hendrix)
Tis album was an amazing revelation. Slightly bizzare, but an interpretation of Hendrix. Enjoyed this - an unexpected delight.
CD 250 Herbie Hancock Herbie 2007
Fab.
CD 251 Prince The Hits 1
Please dot tell anyone that we had this album in the house. NOT MINE!!!!!! Dreadful album.#
CD 252 PJ Harvey Stories from City, Stories from the Sea
CD 253 Keith Jarrett La Scala
Beautiful improvised piano music. Never dull, always engaging. Demanding but wonderful.
CD 254 Miles Davis Kind of Blue
This must be one of th ebest albums of all times. The musicains are just astonishing.
CD 255 PJ Harvey Let England Shake
Mercury prize winner - twice. I have enjoyed listening to her msusic.
CD 256 Lily Allen Alright Still
OK ........... I confess. I bought this album, but I did think that it had one or two interesting tracks. Perhaps I had been drinking wine or maybe depressed! I do still enjoy 1 track.
Magic Music - who is on holiday????? Think I need to go to WOMAD!
Album227 Kenny Burrell - Midnight Blue
Album 228 Manu Chao - Proxima Estancion - Esperanza
Album229 Love - Forever Changes
Album 230 Gnarls Barkley - St Elsewhere
Album 231 Amadou and Mariam - Welcome to Marli
Album 228 Manu Chao - Proxima Estancion - Esperanza
Album229 Love - Forever Changes
Album 230 Gnarls Barkley - St Elsewhere
Album 231 Amadou and Mariam - Welcome to Marli
Saturday 23 July 2011
Albums for the gym?
Album 223 Otis Redding The Definitive
What a star! Great music and it finishes with the classic 'Dock of The Bay'. Really enjoyed listening to this album. It was a great album to run to - time flew!
Album 224 Wishbone Ash - Argus
I have seen this band several times but I really couldn't remember anything that they had played. I listened to this album whilst I was at the gym and running - a good album for the gym, but doubt I would listen to it at home.
Album 225 Dave Brubeck's Greatest Hits
Album 226 Dave Brubeck - The Very Best
I listened to both of these albums together and was delighted by the music. 'Take Five' was on both albums and listening to it twice was great. What a fantastic piece of music. Both recordings were slightly different and that was interesting. I will listen again to to these albums again.
I have also listened to Cream - The Reunion again. It was quite surreal wandering around Marks and Spencers whilst listening to 'Spoonful'.
What a star! Great music and it finishes with the classic 'Dock of The Bay'. Really enjoyed listening to this album. It was a great album to run to - time flew!
Album 224 Wishbone Ash - Argus
I have seen this band several times but I really couldn't remember anything that they had played. I listened to this album whilst I was at the gym and running - a good album for the gym, but doubt I would listen to it at home.
Album 225 Dave Brubeck's Greatest Hits
Album 226 Dave Brubeck - The Very Best
I listened to both of these albums together and was delighted by the music. 'Take Five' was on both albums and listening to it twice was great. What a fantastic piece of music. Both recordings were slightly different and that was interesting. I will listen again to to these albums again.
I have also listened to Cream - The Reunion again. It was quite surreal wandering around Marks and Spencers whilst listening to 'Spoonful'.
Sunday 17 July 2011
222 CDS! Getting very Jazzy!
I have found a pile of CDS that have extended my collection. I suspect that they may belong to Luke, but I am keeping them because they are classic and brilliant. I am really enjoying listening to Jazz again and so much of this stuff is very familiar to me. In addition to the blog I now have a list of the records and somewhere I hae mis counted as I have now listened to 222 CDs. Some days I relisten to albums that I have rediscovered.
CD 206 Herbie Hancock - Empyrean Isles
CD 207 Art Blakey and Jazz Messengers - Moanin'
CD 208 Johnny Flynn - A Larum
This is a great album - folk, jolly, upbeat and well worth a listen. Another album that I must thank Dan for introducing me to.
CD 209 Gothan Project - 1-4 Inspiration
CD 210 Angelique Kido - Keep On Moving
CD 211 T Rex - Essential Collection
CD 212 Capricorn - Jazz, Funk, Soul and latin
CD 213 Bebel Gilberto - All In One
CD 214 Kate Nash - Made of Bricks
CD 215 Crusaders - Best of
CD 216 Diana Krall - Live in Paris
CD 217 Cannonball Adderly - Somethin Else
CD 218 Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um
CD219 Yellow Jackets - Altered State
CD220 Mozart - Piano Concertos 466, 467
CD 221 Madonna - Greatest Hits
CD 222 Pat Metheny - :rarum
CD 206 Herbie Hancock - Empyrean Isles
CD 207 Art Blakey and Jazz Messengers - Moanin'
CD 208 Johnny Flynn - A Larum
This is a great album - folk, jolly, upbeat and well worth a listen. Another album that I must thank Dan for introducing me to.
CD 209 Gothan Project - 1-4 Inspiration
CD 210 Angelique Kido - Keep On Moving
CD 211 T Rex - Essential Collection
CD 212 Capricorn - Jazz, Funk, Soul and latin
CD 213 Bebel Gilberto - All In One
CD 214 Kate Nash - Made of Bricks
CD 215 Crusaders - Best of
CD 216 Diana Krall - Live in Paris
CD 217 Cannonball Adderly - Somethin Else
CD 218 Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um
CD219 Yellow Jackets - Altered State
CD220 Mozart - Piano Concertos 466, 467
CD 221 Madonna - Greatest Hits
CD 222 Pat Metheny - :rarum
Saturday 18 June 2011
Eclectic Taste? Albums 184-200
Album 184 - Nigel Kennedy Mendelssohn & Bruch Violin C, Shubert Rondo in A
Wow. I have just bought this album and I love the Bruch Violin Concerto. The Mendelssohn is also fantastic. It has been my car listening for the last week. I was familiar with both pieces but having listened to them so often, I think this is currently my favourite classical album.
Album 185 Uri Caine - Concerto Koln
This album was an unexpected gift and it turned out to be a delight. This album is a jazzy witty version of Beethoven's Diabelli Variation. A good listen.
Album 186 James Taylor - October Road
Lovely music but too associated with a very sad period in life. Sometimes I cannot listen to James Taylor and especially this album.
Album 187 Karine Polwart- This Earthly Spell
Karine Polwart has a great voice - Scottish folk singer. The songs are beautiful and very listenable especially after a long hard day.
Album 188 Bebel Gilberto- Tanto Tempo
This Brazilian singer is just bril. I love the Latin / jazz / soul feel. In fact having listened to it several times in the last couple of weeks, I think I will buy her most recent album! ......well I am starting to run out of music!
Album 189 Ingra George- All Rise
Another American singer song writer - her voice is a bit 'little girl', although she does remind me a little of Suzanne Vega. Enjoyable album for occasional listening.
Album 190 Jeff Buckley- Grace
Lovely album. I prefer Leonard Cohen's version of Halleluiha. Great songs.
Album 191 Hot Chocolate- Greatest Hits
I think this was left by somebody after a party!!!! One or two tracks that are fun, but it is an album that goes to the bottom of the pile!
Album 192 Jane Siberry - When I was a Boy
Album 193 Bach - Goldberg Variations (Glen Gould Piano)
A very special album which I listen to a lot. I never tire of this music.
Album 194 Runrig - Long Distance
Stuart R introduced me to Runrig and I confess to not being particularly impressed but after having seen them live (great show - with dedicated following!) and listened to the album on many trips to Scotland - I have some fondness for this band which is loud, lively and plays sentimental almost political music.
Album 195 Elgar - Cello Concerto (Jacqueline DuPre)
Classic - wonderful, wonderful music!
Album 196 Bach Cantatas (John Elliot Gardiner)
Another album which I have played many, many times.
Album 197 Neal Casal - Anytime Tomorrow
American singer song writer. Good album, some great songs.
Album 198 Diana Krall - Live In Paris
She sings the standards so well. This great jazz album has songs such as 'Let's Fall In Love', 'The Look of Love' and 'I've Got You under My Skin'.
Album 199 The Watersons - definitive collection
Well great English Folk group. Traditional songs, fingers in the ears, harmony and big jumpers! I used to have several Waterson / Martin Carthy albums and have seen them live lots of times. Certainly need to be in the right mood to listen to this album or it drones on the nerves.
Album 200 Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Nigel Kennedy)
This is a lovely piece of music which I first listened to when I was 17 - after listening to Curved Air! This album is quite an old recording - Nigel Kennedy is just amazing. Although it was recorded in 1989 it is a superb recording and another album which I treasure.
Wow. I have just bought this album and I love the Bruch Violin Concerto. The Mendelssohn is also fantastic. It has been my car listening for the last week. I was familiar with both pieces but having listened to them so often, I think this is currently my favourite classical album.
Album 185 Uri Caine - Concerto Koln
This album was an unexpected gift and it turned out to be a delight. This album is a jazzy witty version of Beethoven's Diabelli Variation. A good listen.
Album 186 James Taylor - October Road
Lovely music but too associated with a very sad period in life. Sometimes I cannot listen to James Taylor and especially this album.
Album 187 Karine Polwart- This Earthly Spell
Karine Polwart has a great voice - Scottish folk singer. The songs are beautiful and very listenable especially after a long hard day.
Album 188 Bebel Gilberto- Tanto Tempo
This Brazilian singer is just bril. I love the Latin / jazz / soul feel. In fact having listened to it several times in the last couple of weeks, I think I will buy her most recent album! ......well I am starting to run out of music!
Album 189 Ingra George- All Rise
Another American singer song writer - her voice is a bit 'little girl', although she does remind me a little of Suzanne Vega. Enjoyable album for occasional listening.
Album 190 Jeff Buckley- Grace
Lovely album. I prefer Leonard Cohen's version of Halleluiha. Great songs.
Album 191 Hot Chocolate- Greatest Hits
I think this was left by somebody after a party!!!! One or two tracks that are fun, but it is an album that goes to the bottom of the pile!
Album 192 Jane Siberry - When I was a Boy
Album 193 Bach - Goldberg Variations (Glen Gould Piano)
A very special album which I listen to a lot. I never tire of this music.
Album 194 Runrig - Long Distance
Stuart R introduced me to Runrig and I confess to not being particularly impressed but after having seen them live (great show - with dedicated following!) and listened to the album on many trips to Scotland - I have some fondness for this band which is loud, lively and plays sentimental almost political music.
Album 195 Elgar - Cello Concerto (Jacqueline DuPre)
Classic - wonderful, wonderful music!
Album 196 Bach Cantatas (John Elliot Gardiner)
Another album which I have played many, many times.
Album 197 Neal Casal - Anytime Tomorrow
American singer song writer. Good album, some great songs.
Album 198 Diana Krall - Live In Paris
She sings the standards so well. This great jazz album has songs such as 'Let's Fall In Love', 'The Look of Love' and 'I've Got You under My Skin'.
Album 199 The Watersons - definitive collection
Well great English Folk group. Traditional songs, fingers in the ears, harmony and big jumpers! I used to have several Waterson / Martin Carthy albums and have seen them live lots of times. Certainly need to be in the right mood to listen to this album or it drones on the nerves.
Album 200 Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Nigel Kennedy)
This is a lovely piece of music which I first listened to when I was 17 - after listening to Curved Air! This album is quite an old recording - Nigel Kennedy is just amazing. Although it was recorded in 1989 it is a superb recording and another album which I treasure.
Tuesday 31 May 2011
Album 162 - 183
Ages since I wrote the blog so lots to write up. I have really enjoyed listening to the Beethoven. I dont think that I have ever listsened to them in sequence before. I will do this again. The Mozart clarinet / oboe concertos are very special. Amongst thius selection there are some gems but also some of the most dreadful music which I never want to listen to again...................
Album 162 - Zutons Tired of Hanging Around
This is such a fun album. I am a sucker for saxaphone and there are some bril songs such as Valerie and Tired of Hanging Around are brilliant.
Album 163 Seth Lakeman Freedom Fields
Seth Lakeman is a folk singer with fab voice and who makes the traditional songs interesting and listenable. I really like this album. Liz and I were in Buxton when he was playing. The concert was sold out so we sat outside on the steps to the theatre whilst he did the sound check ..............and heard many of the songs. It was a treat.
Album 164 Mozart - Clarinet Concerto, Oboe Concerto
Is this the most beautiful music in the world???????? Cerainly a contender!
Album 165 Santana - Supernatural
I discovered this album whislst working very late and had tv on to keep me company. I think I heard 'Smooth', bought the album and just loved every track.
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Album 166 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 1 No2
So now it is time for Beethoven. What a total joy it was to listen to all of the symphonies. My favourite .... not sure will have to listen to them all again.
Album 167 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 3 - Eroica
Album 168 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 4 No7Album 169 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 5 No6
Album 170 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 8
Album 171 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 9
Album 172 Mowtown - Every Great Mowtown Song
It was a real trip down memory lane listening to mowtown. This album has 'Where Did Our Love Go?',
Album 173 O Brother Where art Thou?
I bought this album after watching the film. Several tracks have Alison Krauss singing. My favourite track is 'Down to the River to Pray'. Many of the tracks are not worth listening to but were terrific in the film.
Album 174 Mozart (Brendel) Piano Concertos –
Lovely music!
Album 175 Kate Rusby Sleepless
This was the album that was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 1999. It has great tracks on it and another good folk album.
Album 176 Air Moon Safari
Dan introduced me to this French band I really love the first track - La Femme D'argent. I played it a lot at work and now children listen to it as they come into assembly. They seem to like it!
Album 177 Sandy Denny - Boxful of Treasures 4
Album 178 Sandy Denny - Boxful of Treasures 3
Sandy Denny has the most beautiful voice and it is so lovely to listen to this collection of songs. I seem to have lost CDs 1 and 2. What a pity!
Album 179 Siobhan Donaghy Ghosts
This album was in the pile and I haven't listened to it before - one left by Luke or Dan. I really enjoyed listening to it.
Album 180 Kasabian
Just could not listen to this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hurt my head!
Album 181 Phil Collins Hits
Managed to listen to the whole album. Think I liked it once but it doesn't stand test of time.
Album 182 Scott Joplin Piano Rags
I think I bought this for Luke when he was playing the piano. No wonder he didn't want to play Ragtime!!!!! Plinky plonk!
Album 183 Tchaikovsky/ Bruch 1st Violin Concerto
Wonderful pieces of mucgh which must so difficult to play. Both of these concertos are very familiar. I would love to go to a concert to have a sense of how physical the music is.
Album 162 - Zutons Tired of Hanging Around
This is such a fun album. I am a sucker for saxaphone and there are some bril songs such as Valerie and Tired of Hanging Around are brilliant.
Album 163 Seth Lakeman Freedom Fields
Seth Lakeman is a folk singer with fab voice and who makes the traditional songs interesting and listenable. I really like this album. Liz and I were in Buxton when he was playing. The concert was sold out so we sat outside on the steps to the theatre whilst he did the sound check ..............and heard many of the songs. It was a treat.
Album 164 Mozart - Clarinet Concerto, Oboe Concerto
Is this the most beautiful music in the world???????? Cerainly a contender!
Album 165 Santana - Supernatural
I discovered this album whislst working very late and had tv on to keep me company. I think I heard 'Smooth', bought the album and just loved every track.
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Album 166 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 1 No2
So now it is time for Beethoven. What a total joy it was to listen to all of the symphonies. My favourite .... not sure will have to listen to them all again.
Album 167 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 3 - Eroica
Album 168 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 4 No7Album 169 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 5 No6
Album 170 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 8
Album 171 Beethoven (karajan) - Symphony No 9
Album 172 Mowtown - Every Great Mowtown Song
It was a real trip down memory lane listening to mowtown. This album has 'Where Did Our Love Go?',
Album 173 O Brother Where art Thou?
I bought this album after watching the film. Several tracks have Alison Krauss singing. My favourite track is 'Down to the River to Pray'. Many of the tracks are not worth listening to but were terrific in the film.
Album 174 Mozart (Brendel) Piano Concertos –
Lovely music!
Album 175 Kate Rusby Sleepless
This was the album that was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 1999. It has great tracks on it and another good folk album.
Album 176 Air Moon Safari
Dan introduced me to this French band I really love the first track - La Femme D'argent. I played it a lot at work and now children listen to it as they come into assembly. They seem to like it!
Album 177 Sandy Denny - Boxful of Treasures 4
Album 178 Sandy Denny - Boxful of Treasures 3
Sandy Denny has the most beautiful voice and it is so lovely to listen to this collection of songs. I seem to have lost CDs 1 and 2. What a pity!
Album 179 Siobhan Donaghy Ghosts
This album was in the pile and I haven't listened to it before - one left by Luke or Dan. I really enjoyed listening to it.
Album 180 Kasabian
Just could not listen to this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hurt my head!
Album 181 Phil Collins Hits
Managed to listen to the whole album. Think I liked it once but it doesn't stand test of time.
Album 182 Scott Joplin Piano Rags
I think I bought this for Luke when he was playing the piano. No wonder he didn't want to play Ragtime!!!!! Plinky plonk!
Album 183 Tchaikovsky/ Bruch 1st Violin Concerto
Wonderful pieces of mucgh which must so difficult to play. Both of these concertos are very familiar. I would love to go to a concert to have a sense of how physical the music is.
Sunday 15 May 2011
Lots of music that is new to me. Pushing boundaries.
Most of the albums I have been listening to recently Dan gave to me. Great choices Dan - except for one! I now keep an alphabetic list of what I have listened to and I have just realised that most of these albums begin with F or C. Really strange as I am not working through a list.
Album 153 Fat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story
This was a total revelation and a really enjoyable album - style of music is varied. Initially I thought that this was just going to be a good reggae band. I was so interested in the name and the music that I googled them - hey 7 piece band from New Zealand. Love it. I will listen to this album lots more.
Album 154 The Fugees - The Score
Another band that I didn't know. I really could not access most of this music. It is hip hop, but the lyrics and whole 'scene' are way outside my experience / cultural norm. If I had not been committed to listening to the full album as part of my 365 album challenge, I would have stopped the album after 5 minutes. I am glad I got to the end because there a two real gems. Their version of 'Killing Me Softly' and 'No Woman No Cry', two of my favourite tracks, really are delightful. DIFFERENT, but delightful.
Album 155 Cheikh Lo - Lamp Fall
Terrific music - no idea what they are singing but I love the sound. This 'world music' is quite new to me and I am so pleased that Dan has me listening to new and interesting things.
Album 156 Cream - Reunion 2005
I haven't listened to Cream for decades. This album was sent to me by a friend - thank you Frank. I listened to it whilst I was running. It was like bumping into an old friend . Spoonful, Sunshine of your Love - fantastic. Brue, Clapton and Baker...........would have loved to have been at that gig! Perhaps I can get to the Liverpool gig in May???
Album 157 Best of Cannonball Adderly
Great jazz album...............love the saxophone.
Album 158 Cinematic Orchestra - Ma Fleur
Another gem - what a delightful album. Although I had not heard of the band before, several of the tracks were very familiar, particularly 'To build a home'.
Album 159 Chopin Piano Concertos No 1 No2 & Barcarolle
Chopin - lovely album. Calmed me down as I was driving to and from work during a VERY tough week.
Album 160 Jamie Callum Twenty Something
I do not like Jamie Callum's voice at all. It took me three days to get to the end of this album. Standards are great when they are done well. This album won't be played again! Does anybody want it?????
Album 161 Common Sense - Resurrection
A rapper................ the beat is insistent, but the lyrics are really interesting. As I listened I became fascinated by the language that was being used, so I found the lyrics on line. This is very clever - but I still don't understand what it is all about - a million miles from my little world!
Album 153 Fat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story
This was a total revelation and a really enjoyable album - style of music is varied. Initially I thought that this was just going to be a good reggae band. I was so interested in the name and the music that I googled them - hey 7 piece band from New Zealand. Love it. I will listen to this album lots more.
Album 154 The Fugees - The Score
Another band that I didn't know. I really could not access most of this music. It is hip hop, but the lyrics and whole 'scene' are way outside my experience / cultural norm. If I had not been committed to listening to the full album as part of my 365 album challenge, I would have stopped the album after 5 minutes. I am glad I got to the end because there a two real gems. Their version of 'Killing Me Softly' and 'No Woman No Cry', two of my favourite tracks, really are delightful. DIFFERENT, but delightful.
Album 155 Cheikh Lo - Lamp Fall
Terrific music - no idea what they are singing but I love the sound. This 'world music' is quite new to me and I am so pleased that Dan has me listening to new and interesting things.
Album 156 Cream - Reunion 2005
I haven't listened to Cream for decades. This album was sent to me by a friend - thank you Frank. I listened to it whilst I was running. It was like bumping into an old friend . Spoonful, Sunshine of your Love - fantastic. Brue, Clapton and Baker...........would have loved to have been at that gig! Perhaps I can get to the Liverpool gig in May???
Album 157 Best of Cannonball Adderly
Great jazz album...............love the saxophone.
Album 158 Cinematic Orchestra - Ma Fleur
Another gem - what a delightful album. Although I had not heard of the band before, several of the tracks were very familiar, particularly 'To build a home'.
Album 159 Chopin Piano Concertos No 1 No2 & Barcarolle
Chopin - lovely album. Calmed me down as I was driving to and from work during a VERY tough week.
Album 160 Jamie Callum Twenty Something
I do not like Jamie Callum's voice at all. It took me three days to get to the end of this album. Standards are great when they are done well. This album won't be played again! Does anybody want it?????
Album 161 Common Sense - Resurrection
A rapper................ the beat is insistent, but the lyrics are really interesting. As I listened I became fascinated by the language that was being used, so I found the lyrics on line. This is very clever - but I still don't understand what it is all about - a million miles from my little world!
Sunday 8 May 2011
Reached 150!
Album 149 John Mayall and the Blues Breakers
Eric Clapton plays on this fantastic album. This is an album that I knew really well but hadn't listened to it for years. Dan gave me a copy. I listened to it whilst running. It is another gem which I will play lots. The tracks are classics. ........just love the Blues!
Album 150!!!!!!! Sting - Soul Cages
Another well played and much loved album! I hadn't realised that this would be my 150th album, but what a great choice. Sting is brilliant. The music is clever. The first track - Island of Souls has a wonderful opening with Kathryn Tickell playing Northumbrian pipes. The lyrics to all of his songs are beautiful.
Album151 Jack Johnson - The Sea
Jack Johnson doing what he does best. Simple, understated and laid back. Great music to have in the background or to relax to.
Album 152 Dido - No Angel
I knew this album was in my pile of albums to be listened to this week - I kept putting it to the bottom of the pile. Silly me. A lovely album, includes Here With Me!
Big pile of Beethoven Symphonies about to be listened to during next few weeks. That should keep me busy.
Eric Clapton plays on this fantastic album. This is an album that I knew really well but hadn't listened to it for years. Dan gave me a copy. I listened to it whilst running. It is another gem which I will play lots. The tracks are classics. ........just love the Blues!
Album 150!!!!!!! Sting - Soul Cages
Another well played and much loved album! I hadn't realised that this would be my 150th album, but what a great choice. Sting is brilliant. The music is clever. The first track - Island of Souls has a wonderful opening with Kathryn Tickell playing Northumbrian pipes. The lyrics to all of his songs are beautiful.
Album151 Jack Johnson - The Sea
Jack Johnson doing what he does best. Simple, understated and laid back. Great music to have in the background or to relax to.
Album 152 Dido - No Angel
I knew this album was in my pile of albums to be listened to this week - I kept putting it to the bottom of the pile. Silly me. A lovely album, includes Here With Me!
Big pile of Beethoven Symphonies about to be listened to during next few weeks. That should keep me busy.
Friday 6 May 2011
Just listened....
Album 148 -Otis Redding The Definative Collection
This was sent to me and I have just listened to it whilst working on photos from last weekend. 'Try a Little Tenderness', 'My Lovers Prayer', 'Dock of Bay'. Such a good album and what a voice. Mowtown... wow!
This was sent to me and I have just listened to it whilst working on photos from last weekend. 'Try a Little Tenderness', 'My Lovers Prayer', 'Dock of Bay'. Such a good album and what a voice. Mowtown... wow!
Catch up time. Still listening - but not blogging!
I have been so busy in recent weeks that I haven't had time to write the blog. Some of the albums that I have listened to have been wonderful but others really have become dated or I wonder how they happen to be in the house. Did I really buy Mariah Carey's Greatest Hits????? I remember buying Justin Timberlake and enjoying that and it was good to listen to the album again, but I am not sure that it will be played many more times.
Album 126 -Mark Knopfler / Dire Straits Wag the Dog / Making Movies
Listened to this whilst driving to London. A great album.
Album 127 Fairport Convention - Liege and Leif
This must be one of the most definitive folk rock albums - a classic, well worth revisiting. Sandy Denny's voice is wonderful. I love 'Crazy Man Michael'. In fact I really do like this album - hard not to with Richard Thompson and Dave Swarbrick.
Album 128 Mozart Piano Sonatas - Vol 4 (No 12, No13, No 14)
Lovely, lovely music. I wish that I could play the piano!
Album 129 Kirsty MacColl - Tropical Brainstorm
I had forgotten about this album and it must have slipped to the bottom of my CD pile. I just love the tracks, Treachery and In these Shoes. Such a fun album. Listened to this a lot during the Easter holidays.
Album 130 Santana - Shaman
Santana is always energetic - some interesting musicians on this album. It includes The Game of Love, which is a good track.
Album 131 Pat Metheny - Mehldau
Always a favourite.
Album 132 James Taylor - Greatest Hits
I must have these songs on several albums. Love it. Listened to it a lot in Alaska, when marriage broke up and at various other emotional times - good and bad.
Album 133 Justin Timberlake - Justified
Album 134 Chris Rea - New Light Through Old Windows
I love this album - lots of favourites including Stainsby Girl!
Album 135 Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez / Fantasia para un gentilhombre
Prior to the London Marathon, Jill. Luke and I went to Tate Modern to see the Miro exhibition. The recorded info which supported the exhibition had wonderful Spanish guitar music in the background. This album and Album 144 are so wonderful. Every time I listen to them I want to go walking in Spain. Perhaps next year a Spanish walking holiday!!!
Album 136 Mariah Carey - Greatest Hits
This is a double album..........................I could only manage the first album! Did I really buy this?
Album 137 Jack Johnson - Curious George
Fab......................one of my fav singers. I just love the laid back music. Very clever.
Album 138 Diana Krall - Love Scenes
Amazing voice. Great songs.
Album 139 Beth Orton - Comfort of Strangers
Any album which starts with a song about worms has to be wacky. I am sure lots of people won’t like this album, but I think that it is a lovely album.
Album 140 Shakti - The Believer
This is a beautiful album which is a mix of Indian music and Jazz. We listened to this in late 70s. So long ago! I am really pleased that I have found it again.
Album 141 Chopin - Polonaise in F, Nocturne in D, Fantasy in F, Sonata No 3
Delightful.
Album 142 Miles Davis - A Retrospective
This album starts with My Funny Valentine - one the tunes that I used to love listening to Stuart play. Great album. It is a very old recording. Herbie Hancock is on some tracks.
Album 143 The Beatles - White Album
How many times have I listened to this album? Favourite track is 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'.
Album 144 Rodrigo Tres Piezas Espanolas, Sonata Giocosa, Por los Campos de Espana, Tonadilla
Album 145 Rod Stuart - The very best of!!!
Two discs. It includes classics such as 'Maggie May' and a great duet with Tina Turner 'It Takes Two'. Good for singing along to.
Album 146 Jeff Buckley - Grace
I think this album must belong to Luke. I had heard of Jeff Buckley and know his version of Hallelujah (like but Cohen gets my vote!) but this album is new to me, What a pity that he died so tragically.
Album 147 Orchestra Baobab
Daniel sent me this and I am very grateful as it is totally new to me. I think that it is Afro- Caribbean Fusion, but it is definately feel good and great play very loudly!
Album 126 -Mark Knopfler / Dire Straits Wag the Dog / Making Movies
Listened to this whilst driving to London. A great album.
Album 127 Fairport Convention - Liege and Leif
This must be one of the most definitive folk rock albums - a classic, well worth revisiting. Sandy Denny's voice is wonderful. I love 'Crazy Man Michael'. In fact I really do like this album - hard not to with Richard Thompson and Dave Swarbrick.
Album 128 Mozart Piano Sonatas - Vol 4 (No 12, No13, No 14)
Lovely, lovely music. I wish that I could play the piano!
Album 129 Kirsty MacColl - Tropical Brainstorm
I had forgotten about this album and it must have slipped to the bottom of my CD pile. I just love the tracks, Treachery and In these Shoes. Such a fun album. Listened to this a lot during the Easter holidays.
Album 130 Santana - Shaman
Santana is always energetic - some interesting musicians on this album. It includes The Game of Love, which is a good track.
Album 131 Pat Metheny - Mehldau
Always a favourite.
Album 132 James Taylor - Greatest Hits
I must have these songs on several albums. Love it. Listened to it a lot in Alaska, when marriage broke up and at various other emotional times - good and bad.
Album 133 Justin Timberlake - Justified
Album 134 Chris Rea - New Light Through Old Windows
I love this album - lots of favourites including Stainsby Girl!
Album 135 Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez / Fantasia para un gentilhombre
Prior to the London Marathon, Jill. Luke and I went to Tate Modern to see the Miro exhibition. The recorded info which supported the exhibition had wonderful Spanish guitar music in the background. This album and Album 144 are so wonderful. Every time I listen to them I want to go walking in Spain. Perhaps next year a Spanish walking holiday!!!
Album 136 Mariah Carey - Greatest Hits
This is a double album..........................I could only manage the first album! Did I really buy this?
Album 137 Jack Johnson - Curious George
Fab......................one of my fav singers. I just love the laid back music. Very clever.
Album 138 Diana Krall - Love Scenes
Amazing voice. Great songs.
Album 139 Beth Orton - Comfort of Strangers
Any album which starts with a song about worms has to be wacky. I am sure lots of people won’t like this album, but I think that it is a lovely album.
Album 140 Shakti - The Believer
This is a beautiful album which is a mix of Indian music and Jazz. We listened to this in late 70s. So long ago! I am really pleased that I have found it again.
Album 141 Chopin - Polonaise in F, Nocturne in D, Fantasy in F, Sonata No 3
Delightful.
Album 142 Miles Davis - A Retrospective
This album starts with My Funny Valentine - one the tunes that I used to love listening to Stuart play. Great album. It is a very old recording. Herbie Hancock is on some tracks.
Album 143 The Beatles - White Album
How many times have I listened to this album? Favourite track is 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'.
Album 144 Rodrigo Tres Piezas Espanolas, Sonata Giocosa, Por los Campos de Espana, Tonadilla
Album 145 Rod Stuart - The very best of!!!
Two discs. It includes classics such as 'Maggie May' and a great duet with Tina Turner 'It Takes Two'. Good for singing along to.
Album 146 Jeff Buckley - Grace
I think this album must belong to Luke. I had heard of Jeff Buckley and know his version of Hallelujah (like but Cohen gets my vote!) but this album is new to me, What a pity that he died so tragically.
Album 147 Orchestra Baobab
Daniel sent me this and I am very grateful as it is totally new to me. I think that it is Afro- Caribbean Fusion, but it is definately feel good and great play very loudly!
Monday 11 April 2011
CD 123 - Martin Carthy - The Definitive Collection
Perhaps my musical tastes have changed. I have enjoyed going to folk clubs and Martin Carthy is someone who I have enjoyed listening to live. Today this album drove me nuts! It droned on - perhaps that is what English folk somgs do. Tales of lasses and lofty ships, are all great stories but not today.
CD124 - Blondie - the Best Of.......
I don't really know Blondie. This album was sent to me. When I listen to it, many of the tracks are familiar. It made me realsie how music music we pick up accidentally. Some good tracks. I did enjoy listening to it, but it won't be one that I play often.
CD 125 Aman Iman - Water Is Life.
Wow. I would never have discoverd this if Dan had not sent it to me. I listened to it whilst I was jogging yesterday. I don't know much about this band - from Southern Sahara (Maili, Algeria??). The instruments, rythms and structure of the songs are so different. I certainly want to listened to more music like this . Thank you Dan
Perhaps my musical tastes have changed. I have enjoyed going to folk clubs and Martin Carthy is someone who I have enjoyed listening to live. Today this album drove me nuts! It droned on - perhaps that is what English folk somgs do. Tales of lasses and lofty ships, are all great stories but not today.
CD124 - Blondie - the Best Of.......
I don't really know Blondie. This album was sent to me. When I listen to it, many of the tracks are familiar. It made me realsie how music music we pick up accidentally. Some good tracks. I did enjoy listening to it, but it won't be one that I play often.
CD 125 Aman Iman - Water Is Life.
Wow. I would never have discoverd this if Dan had not sent it to me. I listened to it whilst I was jogging yesterday. I don't know much about this band - from Southern Sahara (Maili, Algeria??). The instruments, rythms and structure of the songs are so different. I certainly want to listened to more music like this . Thank you Dan
Saturday 9 April 2011
Keith Jarrett - finally!
114 Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert
Beautiful spring morning. Woke very early. New so depressing, coffee and an album. Delighted that I selected Keith Jarrett. The sunlight just coming through trees and this wonderful music was playing as the day began. What a start to the day!
115 Crosby Stills and Nash - Greatest Hits
I was under pressure at work and I started to listen to this CD. Enjoyed it so much that I have played it in the car for a week. The songs - Teach Your Children, Just a Song Before I Go, Long Time Gone, See the Changes - all great and wonderful to sing to. Not sure that I add to any of the harmonies, but great music. Feels good.
116 Enya - Shepherd Moons
More Enya! I am now of the opinion that it is possible to have too much Enya!
117 Cat Stevens - Remember
Another beautiful spring day. Driving to Farndale from York and singing to this album. 24 songs, some are great but there are many which really dont stand test of time.
118 Kate Rusby - Hourglass
This is a charming album, which I had forgotten about. I think this was her first solo album and her beautiful voice and the delightful English folk songs make it a really good listen.
119 Sting - All This Time
I just love this album. Roxanne, Every Breath You Take, If You Love Somebody, All this time........ great tracks.
120 Simply REd - LOve and the Russian Winter
...................nothing to say................. except................. did I but this????
121 Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
Classic. Still love this album. I wonder how many times I have listened to this album during my life?
121 Katie Melua - The House
More female vocalists! The songs are quite poetic and this is easy listening but I find it a bit over produced.
122 Trio Mediaeval - Words of The Angel
This album by these three Norweigen women is just breath taking. If you read my blog and want to find something that is stunning.............. listen to this album!
Beautiful spring morning. Woke very early. New so depressing, coffee and an album. Delighted that I selected Keith Jarrett. The sunlight just coming through trees and this wonderful music was playing as the day began. What a start to the day!
115 Crosby Stills and Nash - Greatest Hits
I was under pressure at work and I started to listen to this CD. Enjoyed it so much that I have played it in the car for a week. The songs - Teach Your Children, Just a Song Before I Go, Long Time Gone, See the Changes - all great and wonderful to sing to. Not sure that I add to any of the harmonies, but great music. Feels good.
116 Enya - Shepherd Moons
More Enya! I am now of the opinion that it is possible to have too much Enya!
117 Cat Stevens - Remember
Another beautiful spring day. Driving to Farndale from York and singing to this album. 24 songs, some are great but there are many which really dont stand test of time.
118 Kate Rusby - Hourglass
This is a charming album, which I had forgotten about. I think this was her first solo album and her beautiful voice and the delightful English folk songs make it a really good listen.
119 Sting - All This Time
I just love this album. Roxanne, Every Breath You Take, If You Love Somebody, All this time........ great tracks.
120 Simply REd - LOve and the Russian Winter
...................nothing to say................. except................. did I but this????
121 Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
Classic. Still love this album. I wonder how many times I have listened to this album during my life?
121 Katie Melua - The House
More female vocalists! The songs are quite poetic and this is easy listening but I find it a bit over produced.
122 Trio Mediaeval - Words of The Angel
This album by these three Norweigen women is just breath taking. If you read my blog and want to find something that is stunning.............. listen to this album!
Saturday 2 April 2011
Solo Vocalists and more
I cannot believe that it is April. The year is flying past and I am still listening to music. It has become a very important part of my life again. I am now listening to albums that have been recommended and many CDs which have fallen to the bottom of the pile. I am astonished at how many solo vocalists I have listened to recently.
Album 102 Flying Bulgar KLezmer Band - AGADA
This is such a find in the pile of albums. I really think that it belongs to Stuart..... but what the heck! Years ago we heard this band at the International Kite Festival at Sunderland. The boys were very young and really taken with the music. I have played this in assembly................ a great album. As soon as it strated to play I began to smile............ feel good music AND it makes me want to dance! (Good job I live alone... not a pretty sight!)
Album 103 Beethoven Bagatellen
Hmmmm .... lovely music. Kenneth introduced me to this album.
Album 104 Abba - Name of the Game
Ok.................. they are iconic. Yes, we all love Abba.... but as well as the fantastic songs that we adore, there is some total crap which is mindless. This album reminded me that I was always unsure about Abba. 16 songs on this album and yep .. love Waterloo, Gimme, Gimme, Rock me..... some of the other are ok, but the rest................... forget it.
Album 105 Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason
No idea where this came from , but there are some wonderful songs on this sound track. 20 great tracks - different artists. A fun, easy album.
Album 106 Best of Simon and Garfunkel
Love it ............................ all my favourite songs. I know them all. AND sing them at top of voice in car.
Album 107 Katie Melua - Call off Search
I just love this album. So many fabulous songs. Call off the search, Closest thing to crazy, Blame it on the moon......................... was horrified to see how expensive tickets were for concert at SAGE. Would love to see her sing.
Album 107 Joss Stone - Soul Sessions
I think this album might belong to Luke or Dan but I really like it and it was ages since I last listened to it......... bottom of that great pile of CDS. So much talent and so young. Wonderful voice.
Album 108 Jose Gonzalez - Veneer
I have listened to this album a lot over the years but now it irritates me. It doesn't go anywhere and is so repetitive. Hmmm. disappointed. Guitar playing irritated me. I was really pleased when it came to the top of the pile but when I listened I just wanted top switch it off! Wrong album, wrong mood????
Album 108 Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
Oh what an album. So wonderful. I think this was his first album and what an album. Such a loss........... glad I have rediscovered Nick Drake.
Album 109 Erik Satie
His music is very special to me and long before adverts used it. The simplicity is deceptive. I am grateful to Stuart for introducing me to it in about 1973! Played constantly since then.
Album 110 Bach - Barndenburg Concertos
Wow................ no other words necessary!
Album 111 Rachmaninov - 24 Preludes and Sonata 2
Another album that I know well - suffice it to say............. very Russian.
Album 112 Alison Moyet - The Turn
What a voice. Great tracks such as One More Time. Such easy listening and so good.
Album 113 Leonard Cohen - Essential Leonard Cohen - 2 CDS
31 tracks in total. Everything that is special about LC and all of the tracks I remember from my student days. When I was in Alaska I listened to this album all of the time. I had my ipod and sat in total wilderness, miles from anywhere watching a glacier collapse, harbour seals , eagles and an immature brown bear. The wilderness was awesome and LC was the only thing that ever broke the silence. So special!
As well as the albums I have been following http://radioluke.blogspot.com/, http://winloseordraw.wordpress.com/, http://musictraveller.wordpress.com/2011/03/19/hijaz-blues-new-composition/#more-213
Luke's weekly posting is interesting and I check stuff out on Spotify. Ruth's drawings are witty and challenging. Rachel's site has introduced me to music that I would never have listened to. Blogs are interesting......well other people's! Mine is just a record for me, though I am so graetful to everybody who has given me suggestions of things to listen to............... thank you!
Album 102 Flying Bulgar KLezmer Band - AGADA
This is such a find in the pile of albums. I really think that it belongs to Stuart..... but what the heck! Years ago we heard this band at the International Kite Festival at Sunderland. The boys were very young and really taken with the music. I have played this in assembly................ a great album. As soon as it strated to play I began to smile............ feel good music AND it makes me want to dance! (Good job I live alone... not a pretty sight!)
Album 103 Beethoven Bagatellen
Hmmmm .... lovely music. Kenneth introduced me to this album.
Album 104 Abba - Name of the Game
Ok.................. they are iconic. Yes, we all love Abba.... but as well as the fantastic songs that we adore, there is some total crap which is mindless. This album reminded me that I was always unsure about Abba. 16 songs on this album and yep .. love Waterloo, Gimme, Gimme, Rock me..... some of the other are ok, but the rest................... forget it.
Album 105 Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason
No idea where this came from , but there are some wonderful songs on this sound track. 20 great tracks - different artists. A fun, easy album.
Album 106 Best of Simon and Garfunkel
Love it ............................ all my favourite songs. I know them all. AND sing them at top of voice in car.
Album 107 Katie Melua - Call off Search
I just love this album. So many fabulous songs. Call off the search, Closest thing to crazy, Blame it on the moon......................... was horrified to see how expensive tickets were for concert at SAGE. Would love to see her sing.
Album 107 Joss Stone - Soul Sessions
I think this album might belong to Luke or Dan but I really like it and it was ages since I last listened to it......... bottom of that great pile of CDS. So much talent and so young. Wonderful voice.
Album 108 Jose Gonzalez - Veneer
I have listened to this album a lot over the years but now it irritates me. It doesn't go anywhere and is so repetitive. Hmmm. disappointed. Guitar playing irritated me. I was really pleased when it came to the top of the pile but when I listened I just wanted top switch it off! Wrong album, wrong mood????
Album 108 Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
Oh what an album. So wonderful. I think this was his first album and what an album. Such a loss........... glad I have rediscovered Nick Drake.
Album 109 Erik Satie
His music is very special to me and long before adverts used it. The simplicity is deceptive. I am grateful to Stuart for introducing me to it in about 1973! Played constantly since then.
Album 110 Bach - Barndenburg Concertos
Wow................ no other words necessary!
Album 111 Rachmaninov - 24 Preludes and Sonata 2
Another album that I know well - suffice it to say............. very Russian.
Album 112 Alison Moyet - The Turn
What a voice. Great tracks such as One More Time. Such easy listening and so good.
Album 113 Leonard Cohen - Essential Leonard Cohen - 2 CDS
31 tracks in total. Everything that is special about LC and all of the tracks I remember from my student days. When I was in Alaska I listened to this album all of the time. I had my ipod and sat in total wilderness, miles from anywhere watching a glacier collapse, harbour seals , eagles and an immature brown bear. The wilderness was awesome and LC was the only thing that ever broke the silence. So special!
As well as the albums I have been following http://radioluke.blogspot.com/, http://winloseordraw.wordpress.com/, http://musictraveller.wordpress.com/2011/03/19/hijaz-blues-new-composition/#more-213
Luke's weekly posting is interesting and I check stuff out on Spotify. Ruth's drawings are witty and challenging. Rachel's site has introduced me to music that I would never have listened to. Blogs are interesting......well other people's! Mine is just a record for me, though I am so graetful to everybody who has given me suggestions of things to listen to............... thank you!
Sunday 20 March 2011
100+ ....................and still only March!
I have listened to a lot of music this week. Driving to Essex - music kept me good company.
CD 90 Norah Jones - not too late
I really like this album. Quite chilled and laid back and not as bland or melancholy as 'Feels Like Home'.
CD 91 Carole King and James Taylor - Live at Troubadour
This is a total gem of an album. Some of my favourite songs. Listened to it whilst stuck in traffic jam when driving to Essex. I sang every song at the top of my voice.................... Sweet Baby James, Will You Love me Tomorrow, You've Got a Friend. Great songs.
CD 92 The Mahavishnu Orchestra and John McLaughlin - Inner Mounting Flame
This is a classic and an album that I have always loved. My copy disappeared and I re-bought this CD last week after it had been 'recommended to me by Scotty and several other people. I have played it lots of times and it totally blows me away - it is as good now as when I was 17. The guitar playing, the energy.........it is so powerful. A MUST LISTEN TO ALBUM.
CD 93 Enya - Watermark
Well .............it was lovely to hear 'Orinoco Flow' and one or two other tracks again. Her voice is 'pretty'. I used to find it relaxing, but that was 13 years ago. I don’t feel that I will be playing this often.
CD 94 Mozart Piano Sonatas Vol 2 - Klara Wurtz (No6, No7 No8)
The next 3 albums are just a total delight. Perhaps this boxed collection is one of my favourites; I enjoyed this album so much that I decided to listen to another two albums.
CD 95 Mozart Piano Sonatas Vol 3 - Klara Wurtz (No9, No10 No11)
CD 96 Mozart Piano Sonatas Vol 5 - Klara Wurtz (No15, No16, No17 No 18)
CD 97 Brahms Symphony No 1
Obviously in a 'classical' mood. Started to listen to this in the car going to work. The noise from the traffic ruined it for me. So re-listened. A wonderful piece of music.
CD 98 Simply Red - Blue
Can't remember how I came by this CD -I don’t think that I will be listening to it again for some time. Totally irritating voice!
CD 99 Mark Knopfler - Golden Heart
Thank you for this album Kenneth. I do like Knopfler's solo albums. The music is a bit folksy, American country music and his gruff voice is charming. They are great songs and seem effortless. Quite different from Dire Straits stuff.
CD 100 Sting 10 Summoners Tales
Hey - another Geordie! Not really thought about it here is another successful musician doing interesting and different stuff in a solo career. I know this album really well. An old friend!
CD 101 Beth Gibbons and Rustin Man - Out of Season
Hmmmmmm - this was really well reviewed and I bought it as a result. It is an album which really explores her voice and nothing is predictable. Not so sure that I like it that much now. Perhaps I was too tired from driving 250 miles??
CD 102 Vaughan Williams - Symphony No 8
I love Vaughan Williams. This is the London Symphony - some wonderful and very beautiful passages which are calming and contrast from some much livelier sections.
CD 90 Norah Jones - not too late
I really like this album. Quite chilled and laid back and not as bland or melancholy as 'Feels Like Home'.
CD 91 Carole King and James Taylor - Live at Troubadour
This is a total gem of an album. Some of my favourite songs. Listened to it whilst stuck in traffic jam when driving to Essex. I sang every song at the top of my voice.................... Sweet Baby James, Will You Love me Tomorrow, You've Got a Friend. Great songs.
CD 92 The Mahavishnu Orchestra and John McLaughlin - Inner Mounting Flame
This is a classic and an album that I have always loved. My copy disappeared and I re-bought this CD last week after it had been 'recommended to me by Scotty and several other people. I have played it lots of times and it totally blows me away - it is as good now as when I was 17. The guitar playing, the energy.........it is so powerful. A MUST LISTEN TO ALBUM.
CD 93 Enya - Watermark
Well .............it was lovely to hear 'Orinoco Flow' and one or two other tracks again. Her voice is 'pretty'. I used to find it relaxing, but that was 13 years ago. I don’t feel that I will be playing this often.
CD 94 Mozart Piano Sonatas Vol 2 - Klara Wurtz (No6, No7 No8)
The next 3 albums are just a total delight. Perhaps this boxed collection is one of my favourites; I enjoyed this album so much that I decided to listen to another two albums.
CD 95 Mozart Piano Sonatas Vol 3 - Klara Wurtz (No9, No10 No11)
CD 96 Mozart Piano Sonatas Vol 5 - Klara Wurtz (No15, No16, No17 No 18)
CD 97 Brahms Symphony No 1
Obviously in a 'classical' mood. Started to listen to this in the car going to work. The noise from the traffic ruined it for me. So re-listened. A wonderful piece of music.
CD 98 Simply Red - Blue
Can't remember how I came by this CD -I don’t think that I will be listening to it again for some time. Totally irritating voice!
CD 99 Mark Knopfler - Golden Heart
Thank you for this album Kenneth. I do like Knopfler's solo albums. The music is a bit folksy, American country music and his gruff voice is charming. They are great songs and seem effortless. Quite different from Dire Straits stuff.
CD 100 Sting 10 Summoners Tales
Hey - another Geordie! Not really thought about it here is another successful musician doing interesting and different stuff in a solo career. I know this album really well. An old friend!
CD 101 Beth Gibbons and Rustin Man - Out of Season
Hmmmmmm - this was really well reviewed and I bought it as a result. It is an album which really explores her voice and nothing is predictable. Not so sure that I like it that much now. Perhaps I was too tired from driving 250 miles??
CD 102 Vaughan Williams - Symphony No 8
I love Vaughan Williams. This is the London Symphony - some wonderful and very beautiful passages which are calming and contrast from some much livelier sections.
Sunday 13 March 2011
89 albumss!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow 'such fun'!
72 days into the year and I have listened to 89 different albums! I am really enjoying this and it is not a chore. Some albums I have relistened to but they cannot be counted in the list. I have a lot of classical music to listen to but I do find that I need to do that in the right space and context. Vaughan Williams was a joy this week, but I couldn't face the Bach .................. too much stress at work, so I confess to having put the Brandenburg Concertos to one side!!! Much as I love them they are not good with a headache!
82 Mark Knopfler - Sailing To Philadelphia
This album really is delightful. Sort of American music meets Geordie! There is a touch of Bob Dylan - lyrics are great, voice is wonderful and guitar playing what you would expect. This is different from Dire Straits and really given me a lot of pleasure for many years. Thank you Kenneth!
83 Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Green sleeves, Lark Ascending. etc. (Barry Wordsworth)
I am surprised this CD plays as I have listened to it so often.
84 Annie Lennox Collection
I bought this because I really hadn't listened to much Annie Lennox. She has a wonderful voice and does some great songs. Need to extend my Annie Lennox repertoire.
85 KT Tunstall - Drastic Fantastic
Wow - love this young singer. Her lyrics are powerful and very thoughtful. Great music.
86 Nina Simone - The very best of...
This album was a gift and at first I was a bit sniffy, perhaps because the recording is a bit scratchy. However it is a classic album. Tracks include, 'Young Gifted and Black', 'The look of Love', etc. Worth a listen.
87 Suzanne Vaga - Close Up, Vol 1 Love Songs
Saw her at SAGE last year ............ still wonderful and I love her music.
88 Amy MacDonald - This is the life
Wow ........ like KT Tunstall, another talented young female singer song writer. Such talent!
89 David Bowie - Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust
Dan gave me this as part of a collection of things that he thought that I should listen to. I did know it quite well but from years ago. Yesterday I ran 10k (astonishing and now suffering!!!) and listened to this album. Great to run to and I can’t believe that so many years have passed since the wacky Ziggy appeared. Don't think that I am really a Bowie fan.
ALSO - relistened to Crusaders Best Of................. this is such a good album.!
I have just picked another handful of albums at random for the car. Two long journeys next weekend so I guess I will listen to a lot of music. I am so pleased that I have given myself this challenge. I keep hearing that people do visit the blog..................thank you people!! And thank you for the new introductions or reminders of old favourites. I really want to get hold of John McLaughlin's Inner Mountain Flame. What happened to my record???? Who borrowed it and never returned it? Despite the years I can hear every note and remember every track. What an amazing piece of music.
Keep suggestions coming!
82 Mark Knopfler - Sailing To Philadelphia
This album really is delightful. Sort of American music meets Geordie! There is a touch of Bob Dylan - lyrics are great, voice is wonderful and guitar playing what you would expect. This is different from Dire Straits and really given me a lot of pleasure for many years. Thank you Kenneth!
83 Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Green sleeves, Lark Ascending. etc. (Barry Wordsworth)
I am surprised this CD plays as I have listened to it so often.
84 Annie Lennox Collection
I bought this because I really hadn't listened to much Annie Lennox. She has a wonderful voice and does some great songs. Need to extend my Annie Lennox repertoire.
85 KT Tunstall - Drastic Fantastic
Wow - love this young singer. Her lyrics are powerful and very thoughtful. Great music.
86 Nina Simone - The very best of...
This album was a gift and at first I was a bit sniffy, perhaps because the recording is a bit scratchy. However it is a classic album. Tracks include, 'Young Gifted and Black', 'The look of Love', etc. Worth a listen.
87 Suzanne Vaga - Close Up, Vol 1 Love Songs
Saw her at SAGE last year ............ still wonderful and I love her music.
88 Amy MacDonald - This is the life
Wow ........ like KT Tunstall, another talented young female singer song writer. Such talent!
89 David Bowie - Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust
Dan gave me this as part of a collection of things that he thought that I should listen to. I did know it quite well but from years ago. Yesterday I ran 10k (astonishing and now suffering!!!) and listened to this album. Great to run to and I can’t believe that so many years have passed since the wacky Ziggy appeared. Don't think that I am really a Bowie fan.
ALSO - relistened to Crusaders Best Of................. this is such a good album.!
I have just picked another handful of albums at random for the car. Two long journeys next weekend so I guess I will listen to a lot of music. I am so pleased that I have given myself this challenge. I keep hearing that people do visit the blog..................thank you people!! And thank you for the new introductions or reminders of old favourites. I really want to get hold of John McLaughlin's Inner Mountain Flame. What happened to my record???? Who borrowed it and never returned it? Despite the years I can hear every note and remember every track. What an amazing piece of music.
Keep suggestions coming!
Wednesday 9 March 2011
Catch Up -
Lots of listening and some albums that I have not heard for ages - even forgotten about.
Album 75 Bob Marley - The Ultimate Collection
This is 4 CDs and has all of the old favourites such as Lively Up Yourself, Trench Town Rock etc. I don't think that I have ever listened to all of these tracks. Some are great but others are mediocre. I listened to too much Bob Marley and became a little bored.
Album76 Altan - Island Angel
A lovely folk album. Great fiddle playing and the vocals are beautiful. I had forgotten about this album and haven't listened to for ages. I will put it on my ipod and listen to it frequently.
Album 77 Neil Young - Harvest
Neil Young's voice is so distinctive and it is an album which brings back many happy memories.
Album 78 Rachel Walker - Fon Reul - Sholus
Sung in Gaelic this beautiful album is so wonderful to listen to. Her voice is stunning and the music quite haunting.
Album 79 Ravel -Bolero, Daphnis and Chloe
Great music. Joy to listen to. Bolero always brings back memories of Bo Derek in the film 10 (naughty girl!) and of course T and D's iconic ice dance.
Album 80 Dvorak Concertos - Cello, Piano and Violin - 2 CDS
More classical music and I listened to these albums twice. I particularly love the cello concerto. This music was hard to listen to because I was tired or busy. Sometimes I found the music too energetic, but I guess that is what is so wonderful about it.
Album 81 Jack Johnson - Sleep Through The Static
Jack Johnson's music is just so accessible, understated and cool! I listen a lot to his albums, particularly when I am driving or stressed.
Gosh ............ 81 albums and only 67 days into the year! Music has become very imortant to me and brings pleasure on a daily basis.
Album 75 Bob Marley - The Ultimate Collection
This is 4 CDs and has all of the old favourites such as Lively Up Yourself, Trench Town Rock etc. I don't think that I have ever listened to all of these tracks. Some are great but others are mediocre. I listened to too much Bob Marley and became a little bored.
Album76 Altan - Island Angel
A lovely folk album. Great fiddle playing and the vocals are beautiful. I had forgotten about this album and haven't listened to for ages. I will put it on my ipod and listen to it frequently.
Album 77 Neil Young - Harvest
Neil Young's voice is so distinctive and it is an album which brings back many happy memories.
Album 78 Rachel Walker - Fon Reul - Sholus
Sung in Gaelic this beautiful album is so wonderful to listen to. Her voice is stunning and the music quite haunting.
Album 79 Ravel -Bolero, Daphnis and Chloe
Great music. Joy to listen to. Bolero always brings back memories of Bo Derek in the film 10 (naughty girl!) and of course T and D's iconic ice dance.
Album 80 Dvorak Concertos - Cello, Piano and Violin - 2 CDS
More classical music and I listened to these albums twice. I particularly love the cello concerto. This music was hard to listen to because I was tired or busy. Sometimes I found the music too energetic, but I guess that is what is so wonderful about it.
Album 81 Jack Johnson - Sleep Through The Static
Jack Johnson's music is just so accessible, understated and cool! I listen a lot to his albums, particularly when I am driving or stressed.
Gosh ............ 81 albums and only 67 days into the year! Music has become very imortant to me and brings pleasure on a daily basis.
Saturday 26 February 2011
59 and on and on!!!!!
Well - a lot of listening but not much writing. That is what happens at half term and no access to the Internet. Previously too busy to write blog. These albums haven't necessarily been listened to in this order and I have listened to others but haven't counted them as I was chatting or doing other things. I am astonished that I have listened to over 70 albums.
Album 59 Brahms Symphony No3 - Berlin Phil (Herber von Karajan)
I discovered this piece of music when I was about 14 - in my father's collection of classical records. It is powerful and was my introduction to classical music. From here I discovered Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin and then onwards. This is a powerful piece of music that I must have listened to 'hundreds' of times.
Album 60 Revolver - Beatles
Daniel wondered why I didn't have a copy of Revolver and he gave this copy to me. I am grateful as it has some great tracks, particularly Eleanor Rigby - classic Beatles! I have listened to it many times recently and enjoyed it lots.
Album 61 Safari - Air
Dan is also responsible for this album . It must be three years ago he introduced me to this wonderful and haunting music. Now .................. it is bizarre but this is what children at Dormo frequently listen to as they are waiting for assembly. Not my choice - Adam must like it! I find some tracks quite haunting.
Album 62 Arvo Part - Miserere
This was a present from a special chum - my 50th. Thanks Wazzie.
Album 63 Sacred Love - Sting
A favourite album!
Album 64 Eye to Telescope - KT Tunstall
This was a Mercury Prize winner and I was so pleased to find it. Listened to it lots and then it slipped down the pile of CDs. So pleased to have found it again. She is an amazing song writer and what a voice!
Album 65 Moulin Rouge
Heck..................... I loved this film. Went with staff from school, reluctantly, but really enjoyed it. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Has tracks such as Like a Virgin, One Day I'll Fly Away. It is nearly 9 years since I listened to this - Easter 2002! Enjoyed listening to it and singing whilst driving to the Lakes!
Album 66 Graceland - Paul Simon
A favourite ................ listened to lots and lots.
Album 67 I Speak Because - Laura Marlin
I had heard of Laura Marlin and was familiar with her album but I have listened to this so many times since Dan gave me a copy. I enjoy running and listening to this. Brilliant album. A real find.
Album 68 Pierre Bensusan - Altipanos
This is another all time favourite ............. I just love Pierre and his music is played so often. Great to relax to and good background music.
Album 69 Talking Book Stevie Wonder
Where on earth did this come from? Did I buy it???
Ok some tracks are ok but this can go to the bottom of my pile of CDs. I just got fed up of listening to it.
Album 70 Buena Vista Social Club
Good fun. Cheery music.
Album 71 Sigh No More - Mumford and Sons
Like Laura Marling, I had heard of Mumford and Sons and was familiar with their music. Now I have a copy of the album I listen to it lots. I would love to see this and live.
Album 72 Dark Side of Moon -Pink Floyd
6th form music. I bought this copy whilst browsing in a music shop. I vividly remember listening to this with Stewart A, Steve W and Dick D. I had loved PF but thought this was totally wacky. Enjoyed listening to it but it will not be frequently replayed. Great memories of 6th form and my chums. Must ask Stewart if he remembers buying it as it was his copy that I heard.
Album 73 Abbey Road - Beatles
Great favourite.Frequently listen to this album.
Album 74 Band on Run - All the Best - Paul McCartney
I haven't always liked PM's music since the Beatles, but the tracks on this album are ok and I enjoyed listening to it again.
Album 59 Brahms Symphony No3 - Berlin Phil (Herber von Karajan)
I discovered this piece of music when I was about 14 - in my father's collection of classical records. It is powerful and was my introduction to classical music. From here I discovered Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin and then onwards. This is a powerful piece of music that I must have listened to 'hundreds' of times.
Album 60 Revolver - Beatles
Daniel wondered why I didn't have a copy of Revolver and he gave this copy to me. I am grateful as it has some great tracks, particularly Eleanor Rigby - classic Beatles! I have listened to it many times recently and enjoyed it lots.
Album 61 Safari - Air
Dan is also responsible for this album . It must be three years ago he introduced me to this wonderful and haunting music. Now .................. it is bizarre but this is what children at Dormo frequently listen to as they are waiting for assembly. Not my choice - Adam must like it! I find some tracks quite haunting.
Album 62 Arvo Part - Miserere
This was a present from a special chum - my 50th. Thanks Wazzie.
Album 63 Sacred Love - Sting
A favourite album!
Album 64 Eye to Telescope - KT Tunstall
This was a Mercury Prize winner and I was so pleased to find it. Listened to it lots and then it slipped down the pile of CDs. So pleased to have found it again. She is an amazing song writer and what a voice!
Album 65 Moulin Rouge
Heck..................... I loved this film. Went with staff from school, reluctantly, but really enjoyed it. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Has tracks such as Like a Virgin, One Day I'll Fly Away. It is nearly 9 years since I listened to this - Easter 2002! Enjoyed listening to it and singing whilst driving to the Lakes!
Album 66 Graceland - Paul Simon
A favourite ................ listened to lots and lots.
Album 67 I Speak Because - Laura Marlin
I had heard of Laura Marlin and was familiar with her album but I have listened to this so many times since Dan gave me a copy. I enjoy running and listening to this. Brilliant album. A real find.
Album 68 Pierre Bensusan - Altipanos
This is another all time favourite ............. I just love Pierre and his music is played so often. Great to relax to and good background music.
Album 69 Talking Book Stevie Wonder
Where on earth did this come from? Did I buy it???
Ok some tracks are ok but this can go to the bottom of my pile of CDs. I just got fed up of listening to it.
Album 70 Buena Vista Social Club
Good fun. Cheery music.
Album 71 Sigh No More - Mumford and Sons
Like Laura Marling, I had heard of Mumford and Sons and was familiar with their music. Now I have a copy of the album I listen to it lots. I would love to see this and live.
Album 72 Dark Side of Moon -Pink Floyd
6th form music. I bought this copy whilst browsing in a music shop. I vividly remember listening to this with Stewart A, Steve W and Dick D. I had loved PF but thought this was totally wacky. Enjoyed listening to it but it will not be frequently replayed. Great memories of 6th form and my chums. Must ask Stewart if he remembers buying it as it was his copy that I heard.
Album 73 Abbey Road - Beatles
Great favourite.Frequently listen to this album.
Album 74 Band on Run - All the Best - Paul McCartney
I haven't always liked PM's music since the Beatles, but the tracks on this album are ok and I enjoyed listening to it again.
Tuesday 15 February 2011
So much music!!!
Well I am still managing to listen to at least 1 CD each day and sometimes more. Most of the music that I am listening to is very familiar, occasionally stuff that I haven't heard for years, but sometimes new music which has been recommended. I am really enjoying the recommendations. Following Luke's Friday blog and Daniel's fab birthday gift of 47 albums, is certainly introducing new music and broadening my listening. However the point of this was to dust down my CD collection and listen to the huge piles of albums that seemed forgotten.
Album 49 Best of Crusaders
This album has a really interesting collection of tunes and starts with Street Life. A great compilation and one which improves the mood on EVERY occasion.
Album 50 Tom Waites - Used Songs
Hmmmm ..............used to love listening to Tom Waites, but think I will pass on this album.
Album 51 Beach Boys - The Very Best Of..
Oh so much fun. Another mood lifting compilation. Starts with Good Vibrations. 30 tracks and most of them are brilliant. Great music for driving and even when it is grey and miserable - the music feels good.
Album 52 Suzanne Vega - 99 F
Old favourite - loved seeing her at SAGE. Wonderful singer and bril album.
Album 53 Joan Baez - Bowery Songs
Also saw Joan Baez recently - an amazing voice. The tracks on this CD are wonderful. Wish I had more Joan Baez albums.
Album 54 Faure - Requiem, Poulenc - Mass in G
King's College Choir sing these pieces so beautifully. Music which is good for the soul, rather than soul music!
Album 55 Norah Jones - Feels Like Home
I loved the first album but am not so keen on this one. Bit depressing.
Album 56 Free - Chronicles (2 CDs)
Ohhhhhhhhhh...... this is such a blast from the past and I still love it. So many memories of being 15/16/17. A couple of years ago I spotted this album whilst browsing in a record shop. Really was not sure what I would think after so many years, but loved it. Paul Roger's voice is great. I love the Blues feel. I had all of their albums and saw them several times. I think I had a bit of a crush on Paul Rogers and David Kossof!
Album 57 Pentangle - Basket of Light
Another blast from the past and band that I saw many times. I wish I had a voice like Jacqui McShee. This band had an amazing line up..... Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox. I play this a lot.
Album 58 Bill Withers - Greatest Hits
A wonderful compilation with lots of bril songs including Just the Two of Us, Ain't no Sunshine and Lovely Day.
Apart from Tom Waites and Norah Jones - great albums.
Album 49 Best of Crusaders
This album has a really interesting collection of tunes and starts with Street Life. A great compilation and one which improves the mood on EVERY occasion.
Album 50 Tom Waites - Used Songs
Hmmmm ..............used to love listening to Tom Waites, but think I will pass on this album.
Album 51 Beach Boys - The Very Best Of..
Oh so much fun. Another mood lifting compilation. Starts with Good Vibrations. 30 tracks and most of them are brilliant. Great music for driving and even when it is grey and miserable - the music feels good.
Album 52 Suzanne Vega - 99 F
Old favourite - loved seeing her at SAGE. Wonderful singer and bril album.
Album 53 Joan Baez - Bowery Songs
Also saw Joan Baez recently - an amazing voice. The tracks on this CD are wonderful. Wish I had more Joan Baez albums.
Album 54 Faure - Requiem, Poulenc - Mass in G
King's College Choir sing these pieces so beautifully. Music which is good for the soul, rather than soul music!
Album 55 Norah Jones - Feels Like Home
I loved the first album but am not so keen on this one. Bit depressing.
Album 56 Free - Chronicles (2 CDs)
Ohhhhhhhhhh...... this is such a blast from the past and I still love it. So many memories of being 15/16/17. A couple of years ago I spotted this album whilst browsing in a record shop. Really was not sure what I would think after so many years, but loved it. Paul Roger's voice is great. I love the Blues feel. I had all of their albums and saw them several times. I think I had a bit of a crush on Paul Rogers and David Kossof!
Album 57 Pentangle - Basket of Light
Another blast from the past and band that I saw many times. I wish I had a voice like Jacqui McShee. This band had an amazing line up..... Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox. I play this a lot.
Album 58 Bill Withers - Greatest Hits
A wonderful compilation with lots of bril songs including Just the Two of Us, Ain't no Sunshine and Lovely Day.
Apart from Tom Waites and Norah Jones - great albums.
Saturday 5 February 2011
40 Albums and more..........
Having been laid low with a chest infection and had two days off work meant snuggled with blanket, wine glass of benilyn and lots of CDs. Interesting mix of things. Some old stuff, two which I ended up buying having looked at Luke's blog - http://radioluke.blogspot.com/ and one totally new album which arrived as a gift from a very special chum...........thank you Anne.
So what have I listened to this week?
Album 40 Curved Air - Air Conditioning
Oh what a blast from the past. This band had the amazing SoniaKristina (at 16 I so wanted to look like her!!!) The electric violin, the energy and SK's voice were just wonderful. I recall seeing them at Redcar Jazz Club and having to battle with my very strict father to allow me to go to such a 'dreadful' place on Sunday night. The train from Middlesbrough was full of girls in drippy dresses being 'hippy' and 'cool' for the evening. I ended up organising trips from 6th form to see them in Newcastle. Headdy days. Listening to this brought back so many wonderful and happy memories of 6th form and college. Whatever happened to..... moments. Hmmmm!
Album 41 Beatles - Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Old favourite - no more to say, other than is the Billy Shiels the same Billy Shiels who runs the boat trips to the Farne Islands? I have always wondered.
Album 42 Pierre Bensusan - Spices
Pierre is one of my favourite musicians and this is probably my favourite album.
Album 43 Bill Whelan - Connemara Suite (Irish Chamber Orchestra)
Thank you Anne - an album to treasure and such a wonderful suprise to find an Amazon package with this inside. Have listened to it several times. I would love to go back to Connemara - visited it in 1978 and stayed in a tiny isolated cottage with friends. The meadows were full of beautiful flowers and the sweet smell of hay mingled with the seaweed.
Album 44 The Best of M People
I think that Heather Small has an amazing voice. Some of the tracks are wonderful. Testify, Search for The Hero, Moving on Up - classics. Much as I enjoyed listening to the CD it is not one which I listen to often.
Album45 The Bees - Octopus
Now this is a find! I was looking at Radio Luke - decided to check some stuff out on Spotify. Loved this and bought a copy. I will keep this around to listen to regularly and I think that it is going on my ipod for the gym and when I am running.
Album 46 Rumer - Seasons of My Soul
Rumer was also discovered this week through Luke. I cannot believe how similar her voice is to Karen Carpenter.
Album 47 Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
I am suprised that I haven't worn this CD out. Love the music.
Album 48 Robert Plant - Band of Joy
Just bought this today as I was trying to cheer myself up after having spent fortune on new glasses AND still coughing! Listened to it today............... like it!
So what have I listened to this week?
Album 40 Curved Air - Air Conditioning
Oh what a blast from the past. This band had the amazing SoniaKristina (at 16 I so wanted to look like her!!!) The electric violin, the energy and SK's voice were just wonderful. I recall seeing them at Redcar Jazz Club and having to battle with my very strict father to allow me to go to such a 'dreadful' place on Sunday night. The train from Middlesbrough was full of girls in drippy dresses being 'hippy' and 'cool' for the evening. I ended up organising trips from 6th form to see them in Newcastle. Headdy days. Listening to this brought back so many wonderful and happy memories of 6th form and college. Whatever happened to..... moments. Hmmmm!
Album 41 Beatles - Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Old favourite - no more to say, other than is the Billy Shiels the same Billy Shiels who runs the boat trips to the Farne Islands? I have always wondered.
Album 42 Pierre Bensusan - Spices
Pierre is one of my favourite musicians and this is probably my favourite album.
Album 43 Bill Whelan - Connemara Suite (Irish Chamber Orchestra)
Thank you Anne - an album to treasure and such a wonderful suprise to find an Amazon package with this inside. Have listened to it several times. I would love to go back to Connemara - visited it in 1978 and stayed in a tiny isolated cottage with friends. The meadows were full of beautiful flowers and the sweet smell of hay mingled with the seaweed.
Album 44 The Best of M People
I think that Heather Small has an amazing voice. Some of the tracks are wonderful. Testify, Search for The Hero, Moving on Up - classics. Much as I enjoyed listening to the CD it is not one which I listen to often.
Album45 The Bees - Octopus
Now this is a find! I was looking at Radio Luke - decided to check some stuff out on Spotify. Loved this and bought a copy. I will keep this around to listen to regularly and I think that it is going on my ipod for the gym and when I am running.
Album 46 Rumer - Seasons of My Soul
Rumer was also discovered this week through Luke. I cannot believe how similar her voice is to Karen Carpenter.
Album 47 Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
I am suprised that I haven't worn this CD out. Love the music.
Album 48 Robert Plant - Band of Joy
Just bought this today as I was trying to cheer myself up after having spent fortune on new glasses AND still coughing! Listened to it today............... like it!
Monday 31 January 2011
Still Blogging
I am soooo proud of myself..................at least 1 album a day for the whole of January. I am really listening to the music rather than having it as background music. It is interesting that I now hear music, songs in my head when I am doing other things. I have loved listening to the albums and there is such a range of music. People are starting to recommend music to me. This week I have enjoyed Ani Difranco........thank you Ruth. I would never have just 'stumbled' upon her without your recommendation.
Album 33 Ani Diafranco - Out of Range
Lovely album. Had to listen twice as it was different to the stuff I normally listen to. It is definitely going on my iPod.
Album 34 Alex De Grassi TheWater Garden
Now into my classical phase. The next three albums are those that often listen to on my iPod before going to sleep or when I want to relax, chill after a stressful day. TheWater Garden
Album 35 Mozart - Clarinet and Oboe Concerto
Mozart - always good.
Album 36 Thomas Tallis - Spem In Allium
I wonder how many times I have listened to this album??????
Album 37 Amy McDonald - A Curious Thing
I really loved Amy McDonald's first album and I think she is a delightful young woman. This album starts with a brief explanation about every song on the album. I listened to this travelling back from the Lakes and it was the first time that I had heard it. I think I prefer the first album, but there are some wonderful tracks on this album.
Album 38 Mumford and Sons - Sigh No More
I love the energy of this folk / rock band. The mixture of instruments, particularly the banjo - creates a very vibrant and compelling sound. I would love to see this band live. They are such fun.
Album 39 John Martyn - Solid Air
Oh so many memories. I cannot believe that I first heard this album when I was at college. It must be one of the albums that many people of my age have on their list of best 50 albums ever. I never tire of this album.
What a lot of music! 'Such fun!'
Album 33 Ani Diafranco - Out of Range
Lovely album. Had to listen twice as it was different to the stuff I normally listen to. It is definitely going on my iPod.
Album 34 Alex De Grassi The
Now into my classical phase. The next three albums are those that often listen to on my iPod before going to sleep or when I want to relax, chill after a stressful day. The
Album 35 Mozart - Clarinet and Oboe Concerto
Mozart - always good.
Album 36 Thomas Tallis - Spem In Allium
I wonder how many times I have listened to this album??????
Album 37 Amy McDonald - A Curious Thing
I really loved Amy McDonald's first album and I think she is a delightful young woman. This album starts with a brief explanation about every song on the album. I listened to this travelling back from the Lakes and it was the first time that I had heard it. I think I prefer the first album, but there are some wonderful tracks on this album.
Album 38 Mumford and Sons - Sigh No More
I love the energy of this folk / rock band. The mixture of instruments, particularly the banjo - creates a very vibrant and compelling sound. I would love to see this band live. They are such fun.
Album 39 John Martyn - Solid Air
Oh so many memories. I cannot believe that I first heard this album when I was at college. It must be one of the albums that many people of my age have on their list of best 50 albums ever. I never tire of this album.
What a lot of music! 'Such fun!'
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Albums 31 and 32
Album 31 - Tracy Chapman Collection
Listened to this in the car. I enjoyed some tracks but to be quite honest I would have switched off or changed CD if I had not i committed myself to listening to all of my CDs this year.
Album 32 Santana Guitar Heaven
Certainly a bit of a change in mood from the stuff I have been listening to. Great to hear some of these fantastic tunes - bril playing and a great way to travel to work and home again in grey January. I played the music loud and loved it ................ aging rock chick???? Hmmm.
Listened to this in the car. I enjoyed some tracks but to be quite honest I would have switched off or changed CD if I had not i committed myself to listening to all of my CDs this year.
Album 32 Santana Guitar Heaven
Certainly a bit of a change in mood from the stuff I have been listening to. Great to hear some of these fantastic tunes - bril playing and a great way to travel to work and home again in grey January. I played the music loud and loved it ................ aging rock chick???? Hmmm.
Saturday 22 January 2011
29 /30
How well am i doing? I am really enjoying re- listening to music which is familiar and loving new stuff. I have realised that i like a certain style but my taste is quite varied. Too much solo vocalist - and melancoly music???? Give mebideas and new albums! I desperately need new music. As i listen to cds they are put to one side then i take a new bundle. The process of listening is fairly random. This is not based on favourite albums, rather what i pick up from a shelf of stackbof of cds!
Today i have listened to the Mercurymen - Postcards From Valonia
A great band - i suspect hardworking musicians who have had a break. What happened next? They seem to have disappeared. This is a great album but slighty melancholy. After hearing the album heard them play at SAGE .....great evening.
Album 30 is a classic.......james Taylor October Road. Nothing to say other than woooooooow. Love it!
Today i have listened to the Mercurymen - Postcards From Valonia
A great band - i suspect hardworking musicians who have had a break. What happened next? They seem to have disappeared. This is a great album but slighty melancholy. After hearing the album heard them play at SAGE .....great evening.
Album 30 is a classic.......james Taylor October Road. Nothing to say other than woooooooow. Love it!
Friday 21 January 2011
Album 26 Mozart Piano Sonatas - Vol 1 (No 1-5) Klara Wurtz, Piano
Stunnning music. Mozart's music gives me so much pleasure. This is a wonderful album. When I am a bit stressy from work it calms me dowwn.
Album 27 Chris Rea - Auberge
This is so atmospheric. I bought it when it came out about 20 years ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cant believe that. I listened to it driving to work in the autumn. As a new headteacher in a very challenging school, work was tough, but this album was a great companion and a rest from the 'today programme'. There are great range of tracks and the lyrics are bril.
Album 28 Cat Stephens - Rememeber
24 wonderful Cat Sephens songs including Moonshadow, Lady D'Arbanville, Hard Headed Womam, Rubylove. I don;t know what happened to my Cat Stephens records. They went from 6th form to college and I think through my early 20's and then forgotten and lost. I saw a documentary about Cat Stephens - perhaps the South Bank Show - and deceided to buy a CD. This album does't quite repalce all of those that I have lost but I have enjoed listening to it. Tonight I listened to all 24 tracks whilst at the gym. Helped time to pass, stopped boredom and good to sing along to. Sometimes wonder if I sing out loud!
Stunnning music. Mozart's music gives me so much pleasure. This is a wonderful album. When I am a bit stressy from work it calms me dowwn.
Album 27 Chris Rea - Auberge
This is so atmospheric. I bought it when it came out about 20 years ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cant believe that. I listened to it driving to work in the autumn. As a new headteacher in a very challenging school, work was tough, but this album was a great companion and a rest from the 'today programme'. There are great range of tracks and the lyrics are bril.
Album 28 Cat Stephens - Rememeber
24 wonderful Cat Sephens songs including Moonshadow, Lady D'Arbanville, Hard Headed Womam, Rubylove. I don;t know what happened to my Cat Stephens records. They went from 6th form to college and I think through my early 20's and then forgotten and lost. I saw a documentary about Cat Stephens - perhaps the South Bank Show - and deceided to buy a CD. This album does't quite repalce all of those that I have lost but I have enjoed listening to it. Tonight I listened to all 24 tracks whilst at the gym. Helped time to pass, stopped boredom and good to sing along to. Sometimes wonder if I sing out loud!
Wednesday 19 January 2011
New Delights Albums 23-25
23 Raising Sand - Robert Plant / Alison Krauss*
Oh I just love this album. So mellow but with a hint of mischief. Their voices blend together in such a wonderful harmony and it is unexpected as Robert Plant is fab, but definitely not his usual stuff. I have started to star albums that I want on a regular relisten pile. Found myself humming tunes that I had listened to during the day!!! Says something about the music!
24 Norah Jones Come Away With Me
Hmmmmm. Discovered Norah Jones when I was not in a good place. It is special for personal reasons. A beautiful album but not always easy to listen to. I wonder if this will be easier in a few years time? Beautiful voice, mellow and perhaps melancholy?
24 Christian Forshaw & Sanctuary Ensemble - Midwinter
Thank you Mrs. Asher........... My first recommendation and one which I will put away and treasure next December. I love the saxophone. It is so haunting and adds to the perfection of the solo voice. Very very special Christmas music. There are some of my favourite carols on this album and a couple of pieces that are new.
Oh I just love this album. So mellow but with a hint of mischief. Their voices blend together in such a wonderful harmony and it is unexpected as Robert Plant is fab, but definitely not his usual stuff. I have started to star albums that I want on a regular relisten pile. Found myself humming tunes that I had listened to during the day!!! Says something about the music!
24 Norah Jones Come Away With Me
Hmmmmm. Discovered Norah Jones when I was not in a good place. It is special for personal reasons. A beautiful album but not always easy to listen to. I wonder if this will be easier in a few years time? Beautiful voice, mellow and perhaps melancholy?
24 Christian Forshaw & Sanctuary Ensemble - Midwinter
Thank you Mrs. Asher........... My first recommendation and one which I will put away and treasure next December. I love the saxophone. It is so haunting and adds to the perfection of the solo voice. Very very special Christmas music. There are some of my favourite carols on this album and a couple of pieces that are new.
Sunday 16 January 2011
Jazz Masterpiece
Albums 21 and 22 - bit Jazzie
Weather Report - Heavy Weather.
This is such a classic and that fantastic base playing from Jaco Pastorius - Wayne Shorter and Pastorius ....the dream team. This is a classic album and one which I treasure. Another one which is good at the gym, but even better sitting at home with a glass of wine, or just to lift the mood.
Album 22
Jacqui Dankworth - back to you
Bought this album a year ago after hearing it being reviewed on the radio. She has a great voice and it is another album for mellow moments.
I have now listened to all of the albums in the car so off to select some more. This is fun!
Weather Report - Heavy Weather.
This is such a classic and that fantastic base playing from Jaco Pastorius - Wayne Shorter and Pastorius ....the dream team. This is a classic album and one which I treasure. Another one which is good at the gym, but even better sitting at home with a glass of wine, or just to lift the mood.
Album 22
Jacqui Dankworth - back to you
Bought this album a year ago after hearing it being reviewed on the radio. She has a great voice and it is another album for mellow moments.
I have now listened to all of the albums in the car so off to select some more. This is fun!
Albums 16-20
It has been harder to fit in time to listen to albums this week, but have managed it. Having an ipod does make it a little easier, especially whilst I was away.
Album 16 Ludovico Einaudi - I Giorni
This is a beautiful album and so relaxing. I will not put this on the growing pile of 'listened to' albums. It is gentle and slightly melancholy, uncomplicated and beautiful. Lovely, lovely piano music.
Album 17 Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
An old favourite and one which has been listened to many many times, but didn't really enjoy it when I listened to it on Monday night. In fact probably would have put a different album on if I hadn't been listening to an album a day.
Album 18 The best of Satie
I bought this to replace the albums which I no longer had after my divorce. Some tracks are now very well known, although when I first heard this music it was in 1976 after having been to see Bob Marley in Leeds. GYmnopedies and Gnossiennes are so beautifil.Some tracks are less pleasing and enter my category of 'too plinky plonky'.
Album 19 Chick Corea - Expressions
A night a Ronnie Scotts and it had to be a Jazz album. I really enjoyed the evening but it was great to listen to some terrific jazz again. Love Monk's Mood and Someone to Watch Over Me.
Album 20 Cold Play X&Y
Anther album that i haven't listened to for ages.
My favourite album from this collection is Ludovico Einaudi - I Giorni, with some for the tracks from Satie.
I have realised that so much of what I listen to reflects my life, my friendships, good concerts and adventures. The muisc emotionally connects with one's history but some music is a total joy in its own right. There are certain moments when some lovely music jars and creates disharmoney. Some music slips into the distance - a forgotten friend. Finding it again brings total joy.
Album 16 Ludovico Einaudi - I Giorni
This is a beautiful album and so relaxing. I will not put this on the growing pile of 'listened to' albums. It is gentle and slightly melancholy, uncomplicated and beautiful. Lovely, lovely piano music.
Album 17 Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
An old favourite and one which has been listened to many many times, but didn't really enjoy it when I listened to it on Monday night. In fact probably would have put a different album on if I hadn't been listening to an album a day.
Album 18 The best of Satie
I bought this to replace the albums which I no longer had after my divorce. Some tracks are now very well known, although when I first heard this music it was in 1976 after having been to see Bob Marley in Leeds. GYmnopedies and Gnossiennes are so beautifil.Some tracks are less pleasing and enter my category of 'too plinky plonky'.
Album 19 Chick Corea - Expressions
A night a Ronnie Scotts and it had to be a Jazz album. I really enjoyed the evening but it was great to listen to some terrific jazz again. Love Monk's Mood and Someone to Watch Over Me.
Album 20 Cold Play X&Y
Anther album that i haven't listened to for ages.
My favourite album from this collection is Ludovico Einaudi - I Giorni, with some for the tracks from Satie.
I have realised that so much of what I listen to reflects my life, my friendships, good concerts and adventures. The muisc emotionally connects with one's history but some music is a total joy in its own right. There are certain moments when some lovely music jars and creates disharmoney. Some music slips into the distance - a forgotten friend. Finding it again brings total joy.
Monday 10 January 2011
Catch Up
Although no time to blog, plenty of listening and quite a range of music. Some days I am managing to listen to more than one album. It is great to explore my collection and I am selecting albums fairly randomly.
So what have I listened to?
Album 9
Debussy - Complete Chamber Music For Woodwinds................ Rapsodie for Cor Anglais, Syrinx, Sonata for flute, viola and harp etc. This is a wonderful, calming album which is another that I often play. I have yet to listen to the second album which is Saint-Saens. That is for another day.
Album 10
Pierre Bensusan - Intuite
I just love Pierre's music. It is so special. I remeber hearing him play many years ago at the Dovecot. The atmosphere was so intense and the music awesome. I would love to go to another live concert.
Album 11
Sting and The Police - The Best of.....
I bought this album back in 2002 when I was replacing albums. So many fantastic tracks, great music to lift the mood.
Album 12 / 13
Collins Field Guide to bird song - Geoff Semple
I know........how wacky is this album? I just love listening to these two albums. I have them on my ipod. They do help me when I am bird watching, but if ever I cannot sleep or I am feeling tense, these two albums just take away the stress. The call of lapwings, curlew, winchat, grouse, meadow pipit - always recreates the sense of being out somewhere wonderful.
Album 14
Enya - And Winter Came
I wish that I had remembered this album before Christmas. I used to listen to Enya when I was working late at night - kept me company, but could get irritating. It was fun to listen to her again after so much time.
Album 15
Mamma Mia - movie soundtrack
This is one of my favourite albums for running to. The beat is perfect. Yesterday I ran 10k - don't think I would have managed it without the music. Oh and I can hardly walk today!
I am quite pleased that I have managed to listen to 15 albums by 9th January. This is fun.
So what have I listened to?
Album 9
Debussy - Complete Chamber Music For Woodwinds................ Rapsodie for Cor Anglais, Syrinx, Sonata for flute, viola and harp etc. This is a wonderful, calming album which is another that I often play. I have yet to listen to the second album which is Saint-Saens. That is for another day.
Album 10
Pierre Bensusan - Intuite
I just love Pierre's music. It is so special. I remeber hearing him play many years ago at the Dovecot. The atmosphere was so intense and the music awesome. I would love to go to another live concert.
Album 11
Sting and The Police - The Best of.....
I bought this album back in 2002 when I was replacing albums. So many fantastic tracks, great music to lift the mood.
Album 12 / 13
Collins Field Guide to bird song - Geoff Semple
I know........how wacky is this album? I just love listening to these two albums. I have them on my ipod. They do help me when I am bird watching, but if ever I cannot sleep or I am feeling tense, these two albums just take away the stress. The call of lapwings, curlew, winchat, grouse, meadow pipit - always recreates the sense of being out somewhere wonderful.
Album 14
Enya - And Winter Came
I wish that I had remembered this album before Christmas. I used to listen to Enya when I was working late at night - kept me company, but could get irritating. It was fun to listen to her again after so much time.
Album 15
Mamma Mia - movie soundtrack
This is one of my favourite albums for running to. The beat is perfect. Yesterday I ran 10k - don't think I would have managed it without the music. Oh and I can hardly walk today!
I am quite pleased that I have managed to listen to 15 albums by 9th January. This is fun.
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