soundsync 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 The jazz artists may be old but their voices are timeless. Give them a try. Nina Simone and Roberta Flack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gene83 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 try aimee mann she's good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petia 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2007 (edited) support local singer, Olivia Ong any1? prefer audiophile recordings? try Barb Jungr currently i m listening to Lisa Ono. although I dun understand a word of Portuguese. Edited December 1, 2007 by petia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iewgnail 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2007 thumbs up for olivia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcarter 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 Try the following: Buddha Bar: Living Theatre Vol 1 Cafe Del Mar VA Lounge All these are compilation album, which is a good way to start a new genre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petia 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2007 I bought some of the cheap CDs at HMV before... especially those 6CDs collection sort of thing..SQ's cannot quite make it. makes a whole load of difference... especially with good CD players. Imagine how it'd sound after compressions.... If you'd like to explore the world of vocals/jazz.. i'd say "audiophile voices" will be a good starting point. if you want instrumental jazz, there's plenty. you can try FourPlay. They've been around for ages. Then there's also Tower of Power. If you like blues guitar, please get Keb Mo. Fantastic i saw a 5 cd box Decca going for $20 at HMV is tat considering lousy quality too? i always liked decca (my best classical vinyls are decca) and a lot of good classical performers in the compliation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2008 if you are new to the classical CD, you might need to take a few moment of your time to adsorb down the music meaning...haha...as a point of view from a band member, classical music got meaning, each songs, the way they written are for a meaning... why a composer wrote this song and what is his feeling!!!haha... but enjoy =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kongee 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Personally, I always avoid the discounted multiple classical CD in one pack sort of thing. Most of these are old recordings and what they do is recycle them to sell them again. Not that some of these old CDs are bad per se. Some of the old classical performers are unmatched till this day. What I am referring to is the recording quality. I mean, assuming you are particular about that. I find the latest recordings on the big classical labels to be really worth buying at none-discounted prices for. Labels include, DeutscheGrammaphone (DG), EMI, Sony Classical..etc. Another thing. I also avoid classical CD compilations. Those like "Peaceful Bach" or "Boost Your Brain Mozart". To be compile a CD with different performers and orchestras is not cheap. Hence, to avoid excessive copyright $$ means they have to select the "cheaper" ones which means the not so current or popular ones. Know what I mean...? Edited July 3, 2008 by kongee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 haha, that why i prefer all my classical track to be from berliner philharmonical =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundsync 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 What's so special about berliner philharmonical if I may ask? I am just curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggyting 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 What's so special about berliner philharmonical if I may ask? I am just curious. A lot of history and European tradition behind the Berliner Philharmoniker. It came to prominent when led by Karajan because of extensive recordings under DG label. Under karajan, the sound was distinctive. You can't miss the coherence yet detailed nuances of the orchester in full sound. Both the strings and brass sections packed with very professional players. Latelt there are many re-issues of the Karajan's great recordings , worth collecting if you have not done so. My two-cents worth! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundsync 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Now I see. Thanks for the informative explanation of the orchestral group. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2008 yup, i agree, with maestro Karajan, the music make more interesting. Had one of the recording by the berline phil playing my all time favourite, jupiter, the bringer of jollity. it is very nice, with the feeling he carry out when he wave. You shld really get one. no other orchestra so far i had hear can play like them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kongee 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Yes, yes, I'm quite a fan of the Berlin Phil as well. Their recordings today and in recent decades are still very very good. Recently Simon Rattle has taken the helm off from Claudio Abbado. Really, only the best of the best get "invited" to take the helm. This is one orchestra where the players elect who should lead them. Talk about the democratic process at work. I've been collecting most of the recent releases and I think they do not lack luster from the Karajan days, plus the recording quality is better than the Karajan ones. Planets conducted by Rattle, 2008 release I think. Solid audiophile CD to collect. Most recent is Mahler 9; not for the faint hearted. Actually an interesting note I've gathered is the "female" counterpart of the Berlin Phil is the Vienna Phil. Also just as solid, but with a lighter more refined feminine sound to the strings. I've loads to talk about, but better not crowd this forum with my ramblings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggyting 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Yes, yes, I'm quite a fan of the Berlin Phil as well. Their recordings today and in recent decades are still very very good. Recently Simon Rattle has taken the helm off from Claudio Abbado. Really, only the best of the best get "invited" to take the helm. This is one orchestra where the players elect who should lead them. Talk about the democratic process at work. I've been collecting most of the recent releases and I think they do not lack luster from the Karajan days, plus the recording quality is better than the Karajan ones. Planets conducted by Rattle, 2008 release I think. Solid audiophile CD to collect. Most recent is Mahler 9; not for the faint hearted. Actually an interesting note I've gathered is the "female" counterpart of the Berlin Phil is the Vienna Phil. Also just as solid, but with a lighter more refined feminine sound to the strings. I've loads to talk about, but better not crowd this forum with my ramblings. Good ramblings. I wonder under Abbado and Rattle, has the Berlin Phil famous Karajan's sound morphed into something different? I have not bought any recent recordings by them under both conductors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites