The mailbox mocks me.
One item hasn't shown for a month, one was cancelled w/o my knowledge, one is taking...A WHOLE 8 DAYS!!! so far,...arrrghhhh...ahhh,... my poor, spoiled...
JUST when I thought I was out,...they pull you right back in!!! :-\ (crack'd actor)
If I don't find the perfect Haydn Op.20 in the next few days, I'm gonna...
ah...
ahhh...
AAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.........
I am so close to having the perfect record collection, but it always seems that I'm "just a few away", hahahaha,.... just a few away, hey, that's a good one!
Last year, I was sooo over it all, and then I got myself into this Classical Era thing, and now I'm desperately trying to satisfy that insatiable part of me, trying to coax it to sleep with a couple of really good buys that will keep me going for a good long while.
Oh, why did I give the mailman the keys to my heart? :'( You should see how I've built my life in the last few weeks around going to the mailbox, still in the robe, only to fall to my knees with arms outstretched to Heaven, screaming, Nooooo!!!
What happens when you've "heard it all"? Do you then just find favorite pieces to get endless versions of? Is...there...any...hope? :'( :'( :'(
All my money is no good now. I can't possibly get anything in time for my meltdown. I WANT STUFF NNNNNOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!!
THE TWELVE STEPS OF CDCDCD:
1) We realized we were powerless over New Releases and hopelessly out-of-print cds, and our lives had become unmanageable.
2) Came to believe that a Bank Account greater than ours could restore us to sanity.
3) Made a decision to turn our Paypal Account and free-time over to the care of Ebay,...er...God, AS WE UNDERSTOOD HIM (husbands, you know who this is!).
4) Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of our collection.
5)Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another GMG member, the exact nature of our ridiculous buying habits.
6) Were entirely ready to have God remove all of our bad cds.
7) Humbly asked Him to remove those same cds.
8) Made a list of all the persons we have harmed with our collecting (husbands,...again).
9) Made direct amends to those we had harmed (did you forget to leave Feedback???).
10) Continued to take our inventory, and promptly called out bad recordings even if they used to be our favorites.
11) Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with all New Release bulletins and OOP retailers, praying only that we will not feel the need to buy the next "Fifth".
12) Having HAD a spiritual awakening through the application of these steps, we tried to carry the message to other Sufferers of CDCDCD.
Come on, br-other, and receive the anointing!
Chill, dude. 8)
Quote from: snyprrr on December 17, 2009, 11:48:08 AM
What happens when you've "heard it all"? Do you then just find favorite pieces to get endless versions of? Is...there...any...hope? :'( :'( :'(
No, the bad news is - or rather.... the GOOD news ;D - that you never heard it all. There is always a new musical infatuation
just around the corner. 8)
Q
Quote from: Que on December 17, 2009, 12:42:22 PM
No, the bad news is - or rather.... the GOOD news ;D - that you never heard it all. There is always a new musical infatuation just around the corner. 8)
Q
And new music constantly being written. . . just think, an unending supply! A compulsive collector's paradise!
As a long term sufferer from OCCDCD (Obsessive-Compulsive CD Collecting Disorder) it is my melancholy duty to confirm that the situation is hopeless (22 CDs of Walton's First Symphony :o, but still looking for that, elusive, 'perfect recording').
I think the proper term is "Collecticus Suicidalis".
It's ye olde bottomless hole you're attempting to fill.
Okay, okay, so I bought over 400 recordings in 2009 (on top of over 300 in 2008), but I've got a handle on the situation. Really. And I'm thinking that my collection is pretty nice, so I'll be able to cut back in 2010. Seriously. I mean it. I don't have any problem buying recordings. (And note the word recordings; used LPs include treasures that never made it to CD or are even harder to find on CD, and LPs cost very little. But I'm fine with these now, too. Honest.)
Quote from: Todd on December 18, 2009, 06:14:40 AM
Okay, okay, so I bought over 400 recordings in 2009 (on top of over 300 in 2008), but I've got a handle on the situation. Really. And I'm thinking that my collection is pretty nice, so I'll be able to cut back in 2010. Seriously. I mean it. I don't have any problem buying recordings. (And note the word recordings; used LPs include treasures that never made it to CD or are even harder to find on CD, and LPs cost very little. But I'm fine with these now, too. Honest.)
Sure, we understand ::)
Quote from: Todd on December 18, 2009, 06:14:40 AM
Okay, okay, so I bought over 400 recordings in 2009 (on top of over 300 in 2008), but I've got a handle on the situation. Really. And I'm thinking that my collection is pretty nice, so I'll be able to cut back in 2010. Seriously. I mean it. I don't have any problem buying recordings. (And note the word recordings; used LPs include treasures that never made it to CD or are even harder to find on CD, and LPs cost very little. But I'm fine with these now, too. Honest.)
If I could cut back to 400 records a year, I'd be in total control. Seriously. ::)
All those total collections are a nightmare.
I haven't thought about buying another CD for at least 30 minutes. So what's the problem?
We are always looking for that next 'hit'.
*snort, snort, sniffle, sniffle*
Quote from: vandermolen on December 18, 2009, 05:30:10 AM
As a long term sufferer from OCCDCD (Obsessive-Compulsive CD Collecting Disorder) it is my melancholy duty to confirm that the situation is hopeless (22 CDs of Walton's First Symphony :o, but still looking for that, elusive, 'perfect recording').
You know, van, this whole thread was just a ploy to get you to open up for our little "intervention" here.
Guys...
(Help is on the way, Mrs. Vandermolen!)
Oh, this is Pathetic!!!
I fully believe that MOST of you out there are just in total Denial of your Crimes! Nut up, and confess yer sins!! I know there's someone out there who, lke a CIA mind controlled puppet, has to buy a new version of the "Fifth" every third moon cycle.
I may yap an' fuss, but seriously guys, though I have collected, and just listened, to thousands of recordings, I only HAVE about 500 cds (it was @400 before I met HIP SQs!). The exact number of my Collection in Heaven is truly a wondrous number indeed!
I have, from day one, been a "trade-in" kind of one, always comparing, and adding, and discarding. I have an INSATIABLE thirst for the New, yet, the New seems to vanish every time I "crack" the Factory Seal (cue angelic voices). Apparently I was born with an infinite MP3 player in my head. I've listened to Shosty's SQs so much, I can't listen to them any more with my physical ears. They're locked in the vault of my memory.
Working in the Golden Age of Classical Music Stores helped, too!
I have perfected the Art of talking myself out of purchases. I actually believe I can "hear" a recording simply by thinking hard enough about it. Yes, and you call ME crazy???, hahahaha :P. I'm not kidding, of course. 8) :o 8) I use to obsessively listen to free snippets.
Yes, I make wild accusations and speculations. Yes, I agonize endlessly over stupid minutae, only to end up months later buying the $4 version anyway.
I try to keep myself in a state of perpetual naivete, so that even minor revelations will shock me enough to keep me busy for months in research without buying anything. I know, you guys hate me for that, haha ::) :P,... sorry :-*!
If I have to pay $20 for a single disc, it feels as though I'm passing a Cadillac. I payed @$60-80 for a single cd maybe 2 or 3 times. Afterwards,... the feeling,...mmm... was wooooonderful!!
The $3 shipping at Amazon is my "enemy".
EBAY is how we say "I love you".
QUESTION: Does anyone out there believe that God is "against" their record collection?
Does 30 Mahler 3rds count ?
Quote from: snyprrr on December 18, 2009, 09:43:37 AM
I may yap an' fuss, but seriously guys, though I have collected, and just listened, to thousands of recordings, I only HAVE about 500 cds (it was @400 before I met HIP SQs!). The exact number of my Collection in Heaven is truly a wondrous number indeed!
What I want to know Snyprrr is....what % of your CD collection are string quartets? Is 95% a conservative estimate? :D
How much have all of you saved for retirement?
Quote from: Sforzando on December 18, 2009, 10:27:30 AM
How much have all of you saved for retirement?
You mean...............investing in CDs today so that when it's time to retire, you can sell all your CDs with the appreciable value, right?
Yes, yes, of course I am! :D
Quote from: Todd on December 18, 2009, 06:14:40 AM
and LPs cost very little.
Sure, a few cents. e.g.a Vox box of 6 with Mozart's piano sonatas by Valdo Perlemuter sold on u$s 6.200.- One a month would be OK.
I don't spend money on CDs, so I don't have to worry. (I don't have money in the first place, so that's probably why).
Quote from: Greg on December 18, 2009, 12:01:47 PM
I don't spend money on CDs, so I don't have to worry. (I don't have money in the first place, so that's probably why).
Do you sail the pirate seas?
Quote from: MN-D4V3 on December 18, 2009, 12:06:33 PM
Do you sail the pirate seas?
He doesn't have money for seas either.
I can see that I'm not qualified to join this club. I mean, I thought I had a cd problem, but compared to you guys, I'm strictly amateur. Bush league. Downright wimpy.
But that's probably just because my compulsive collecting habit is focused on books. ;D Come to think of it, maybe I should switch to cds. . .they take up less space!
Quote from: Sforzando on December 18, 2009, 10:27:30 AM
How much have all of you saved for retirement?
I'm working on it. I buy compulsively, knowing full well I don't have time to listen to
half a tenth of all I buy. So, I've come to think of The Collection as my investment for retirement. I'm investing in booking myself long listening schedules. What's the use of having money if you all you do is spend the free hours at the mall? ;)
Quote from: snyprrr on December 18, 2009, 09:43:37 AM
Oh, this is Pathetic!!!
I only HAVE about 500 cds
Same here. 500 unopened/unlistened to discs, neatly stacked in two IKEA towers ???.
QuoteQUESTION: Does anyone out there believe that God is "against" their record collection?
The
guilt.... :'(
Quote from: Sforzando on December 18, 2009, 12:17:19 PM
He doesn't have money for seas either.
But I do have money for these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/keI59KRVco8
8)
Quote from: secondwind on December 18, 2009, 01:30:18 PM
But that's probably just because my compulsive collecting habit is focused on books. ;D Come to think of it, maybe I should switch to cds. . .they take up less space!
Why be so half-hearted? Do both. It's the only way, believe me.
Quote from: Elgarian on December 19, 2009, 12:50:09 AM
Why be so half-hearted? Do both. It's the only way, believe me.
More books AND more cds? Then I'd need a bigger house, or an addition to this house, just to have somewhere to put them. And that would cost a lot of money, and then I wouldn't have any money for more books and more cds. . . you can see the bind I'm in.
I've cut back on this stuff. Now I need to cut back on the Internet. ;D
Quote from: Sforzando on December 18, 2009, 10:27:30 AM
How much have all of you saved for retirement?
Having made an exhaustive study of the tensile strength and insulating properties of CDs and their jewel cases, I have determined I can retire into a home built entirely of my CD collection to spend the rest of my years listening to my walls.
Quote from: Szykniej on December 19, 2009, 05:53:10 AM
Having made an exhaustive study of the tensile strength and insulating properties of CDs and their jewel cases, I have determined I can retire into a home built entirely of my CD collection to spend the rest of my years listening to my walls.
Brilliant! 8)
Quote from: secondwind on December 19, 2009, 05:07:31 AM
you can see the bind I'm in.
You mean the bind
we're in, SW. The book and CD storage situation here is now critical...
Quote from: Elgarian on December 19, 2009, 05:57:36 AM
You mean the bind we're in, SW. The book and CD storage situation here is now critical...
Same situation here. My bookshelves have long since been filled (new books are lying in stacks on the floor). My music room is exhausted too. I just acquired my eleventh
Ring and have no place to put it. My recent CD purchases are stacked on my computer desk now. Six stacks, each eight to nine inches high. I'm having trouble seeing the monitor screen ;D
Sarge
This is so funny.
The mailman's truck got stuck in the snow at the mail-complex just before ours in the circle. I wanted to break into his truck and look for my cds!
I thought I had put a cork in last year. I pretty much finished up my "pre-1800 SQs" Project,... or so I thought.
I was so sure,...
I had all the leftovers neatly compartmentalized,... just a couple of avant-garde things over here, a couple of mid-century things over there, and a few pre-1800 stragglers.
And then things started not coming in, or just getting cancelled by the seller,... or me. The beads of sweat began to drop. I needed to feel that familiar feel of a package in the mailbox. Hyperventilating, ...need stuff... ahh,...
ok, so I reordered one thing that had gotten cancelled. Does that really break my "take-a-little-time-off-from-buying-cds-in-2010" deal I made with myself? It doesn't, does it? ???
But there's this cd,...it's ONLY $8 for a 2 disc set :-* :-* :-* What should I do? Will I be able to JUST GET ONE??
oh, I know someone out there can feel my pain. Is there anyone RIGHT NOW who is experiencing the "2010 Challenge"? How long do you think you will last?
I don't know about you sorry folks, but my situation is entirely different. God told me to go forth and acquire many thousands of classical recordings. When God speaks, the Bulldog moves into action.
Quote from: Bulldog on January 25, 2010, 09:55:58 AM
I don't know about you sorry folks, but my situation is entirely different. God told me to go forth and acquire many thousands of classical recordings. When God speaks, the Bulldog moves into action.
Very laudable. It's clear where your duty lies. My motives too are entirely altruistic. With the current financial climate in the UK, it's a civil obligation for me to help to get the country back on track by buying more CDs and stimulating the economy. Believe me, if we weren't in such a mess, I wouldn't be buying half so many. No, Sir.
Quote from: snyprrr on January 25, 2010, 09:46:35 AM
oh, I know someone out there can feel my pain. Is there anyone RIGHT NOW who is experiencing the "2010 Challenge"? How long do you think you will last?
I was planning not to buy any CDs at all in 2010. Then Abeille Musique's giant clearance sale happened and I bought 165 CDs for $155; it was too good to pass up. (85% off discount on the Hyperion Chopin edition! 75% off the Brilliant 100CD Russian Legends box!)
Total expenditures on CDs in 2009...$910
427 Jan-Apr/164 May-Aug/319 Aug-Dec
Now, obviously, that is a TERRIBLE amount of money for a broke college student to spend on music. My plan was to go cold turkey this year, but Abeille Musique tempted me too strongly (and they might yet tempt me again with that Brendel box). But the price of the Abeille thing - combined with the fact that there will be so many new CDs to listen to - means I am hoping to cap my 2010 CD expenditures to $300.
$190...Abeille Musique (incl. previous purchase)
$15...Paavo Jarvi's Beethoven Ninth
$15...Alexandre Tharaud's new Chopin album
$15...Mackerras's Dvorak 7 and 8 (Philharmonia) OR tone poems (Czech Phil)
$24...for three Naxos CDs
$40...other stuff
It'll be tough. But I can't spend $900 on music again until I have a full-time salaried source of income.
Quote from: Elgarian on January 25, 2010, 12:58:09 PM
Very laudable. It's clear where your duty lies. My motives too are entirely altruistic.
Yes, we give and sacrifice every day without ever receiving a "thank you". :)
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 19, 2009, 06:22:48 AM
Same situation here. My bookshelves have long since been filled (new books are lying in stacks on the floor). My music room is exhausted too. I just acquired my eleventh Ring and have no place to put it. My recent CD purchases are stacked on my computer desk now. Six stacks, each eight to nine inches high. I'm having trouble seeing the monitor screen ;D
Well,
Sarge & I (and probably other GMGers) are in the same situation! LOL! ;D
The last few months, I've moved my
Big Swing Band, New Age, & Celtic Music Collections to my 'computer room' (a converted bedroom, which already contains my POP, Cajun, etc. music); however these additions are on the floor stacked up to 3-4 ft! My next plan is to get back to my woodworking and build a 'new' corner project (not sure of the design at the moment) that will contain not only these transfers but future ones! This is a never ending process - ;) :D
Wow! I didn't know 11 Ring cycles even existed... :o
It does sound possible, but some would have to be pretty obscure, I bet.
What's the list? ;D
Quote from: Bulldog on January 25, 2010, 01:48:18 PM
Yes, we give and sacrifice every day without ever receiving a "thank you". :)
Let me address that problem immediately. On behalf of humankind, I thank you, Sir, for your tireless endeavours on your noble and inspired mission.
I started to address this problem in the beginning of 2009, after buying more than 1100 Cd's in 2008. I bought 129 Cd's in 2009, most of them budget-priced, a few full-price because I simply wanted them. In 2010 so far I bought 14 Cd's again most of them budget-priced, with the resolve to buy only that, and only in very special circumstances full priced Cd's. At the moment I still have to listen to about 100 Cd's, unopened.
The good thing is, that there are not many releases that interest me, apart from Hamerik which I bought, and Langgaard which is in the pipeline as soon as I find a better price as 65,- euro's.
So yeah I pretty much handled the problem, so I am mildly addicted these days. Have so much music to listen already.
I'm counting @70 cds in 2009 (incl. 2sets and 3-4sets as one; otherwise more like 100). This includes my entire pre-1800SQ collection (began in May), and mostly postwar avant SQs.
That's not so bad, I think. Most were in the "used" category. Many were gotten for under $5. I am NOT counting shipping in total expends, haha!
Thankfully, once I come to my senses, I can actually start to PLAY music again,...for a change!
btw- I did just gratuitously buy that $8 2-fer. Technically, the first cd of 2010. Let's see how this goes. I'm counting on finding any old hobby to replace my endless hours of redundant Amazon scoping.
Quote from: Harry on January 26, 2010, 02:56:45 AM
I started to address this problem in the beginning of 2009, after buying more than 1100 Cd's in 2008. I bought 129 Cd's in 2009, most of them budget-priced, a few full-price because I simply wanted them. In 2010 so far I bought 14 Cd's again most of them budget-priced, with the resolve to buy only that, and only in very special circumstances full priced Cd's. At the moment I still have to listen to about 100 Cd's, unopened.
The good thing is, that there are not many releases that interest me, apart from Hamerik which I bought, and Langgaard which is in the pipeline as soon as I find a better price as 65,- euro's.
So yeah I pretty much handled the problem, so I am mildly addicted these days. Have so much music to listen already.
Oh, you poor deluded soul. Denial is not a pretty thing,
Harry... :)
I haven't made any such vow. In fact, I am in a better position to spend too much on CD's that I have ever been. Damn the bad luck... :-\
8)
I should have known it was too good to be true.
I've been trying to get this Boccherini SQs by the Apponyi Qrt. on Ars Musici for a while now, and I've ordered it twice only to have the order cancelled by the seller because they could not find the cd!
Sooo,... all of a sudden, guess who?,... GoHastings!,...yes, I should have known,...
so, they sent me the Boccherini Naxos disc instead. As I said, I ordered this cd pretty much knowing it wasn't going to be what they said. I think I've been getting more refunds lately than actual cds, haha! Seriously, about five in the last two months.
And, of course, I went back to the Boccherini page, and now the cd is up to $62. It seems like all the cds I want now are in the $100-200 range, haha! I've so wanted to write some of these sellers just to understand why the change so much. Does anyone know?
I'm trying to be a good boy, but all of this non-satifaction thing is making me a bit itchy to just get something overnight, just to satisfy my jones.
Quote from: snyprrr on January 29, 2010, 08:13:46 AM
I should have known it was too good to be true.
I've been trying to get this Boccherini SQs by the Apponyi Qrt. on Ars Musici for a while now, and I've ordered it twice only to have the order cancelled by the seller because they could not find the cd!
Well,
French Amazon (http://www.amazon.fr/Quatuors-%C3%A0-cordes-Luigi-Boccherini/dp/B0000246WE) happens to have two copies in stock, and a bunch of Market place sellers offer it as well. What are you waiting for - brushing up your French? ;D
Q
Quote from: Greg on January 25, 2010, 04:49:26 PM
Wow! I didn't know 11 Ring cycles even existed... :o
It does sound possible, but some would have to be pretty obscure, I bet.
What's the list? ;D
KARAJAN BERLIN PHIL
KRAUSS BAYREUTH 1953
KNAPPERTSBUSCH BAYREUTH 1956
BÖHM BAYREUTH 1967
BARENBOIM BAYREUTH 1991
MORALT VIENNA SYMPHONY (1948/49)
LEVINE MET OPERA
FURTWÄNGLER RAI ROME
SOLTI VIENNA PHIL
THIELEMANN BAYREUTH 2008
THE HMV POTTED RING 1927-32 VARIOUS CONDUCTORS, VARIOUS ORCHESTRAS Here's a short review of this important artistic and historical docment:
http://www.classical.net/music/recs/reviews/p/prl09137a.php
Rings that are still on my wishlist: Keilberth/Bayreuth 1955 (on Testament) and Janowski/Staatskapelle Dresden
Sarge
One of my work colleagues is also a 'CD nutter' (as we say in the UK). Sometime back a friend of his wife's split up from her partner and when speaking to my colleague about her ex-partner's many faults said:
And, do you know, he even bought ONE CD A MONTH! ( :o :o :o)
My colleague had to go along with it, saying something like:
'Goodness me that's absolutely terrible ::)'
Made me laugh.
Quote from: vandermolen on January 30, 2010, 11:28:39 AM
And, do you know, he even bought ONE CD A MONTH!
Was he ill?
Quote from: vandermolen on January 30, 2010, 11:28:39 AM
And, do you know, he even bought ONE CD A MONTH!
That bastard.
Jeffrey, that's a god one! I'll bet you she had her nails done every month :D
Quote from: Barak on January 30, 2010, 07:51:22 PM
Jeffrey, that's a god one! I'll bet you she had her nails done every month :D
Yes, I bet you're right.
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 30, 2010, 09:35:02 AM
KARAJAN BERLIN PHIL
KRAUSS BAYREUTH 1953
KNAPPERTSBUSCH BAYREUTH 1956
BÖHM BAYREUTH 1967
BARENBOIM BAYREUTH 1991
MORALT VIENNA SYMPHONY (1948/49)
LEVINE MET OPERA
FURTWÄNGLER RAI ROME
SOLTI VIENNA PHIL
THIELEMANN BAYREUTH 2008
THE HMV POTTED RING 1927-32 VARIOUS CONDUCTORS, VARIOUS ORCHESTRAS Here's a short review of this important artistic and historical docment:
http://www.classical.net/music/recs/reviews/p/prl09137a.php
Rings that are still on my wishlist: Keilberth/Bayreuth 1955 (on Testament) and Janowski/Staatskapelle Dresden
Sarge
Nice... a few of those names I haven't even heard of.
You've probably mentioned it before, but do you have a favorite?
Quote from: vandermolen on January 31, 2010, 02:42:37 AM
He was clearly insane 8)
Yes, and lacking a cat to drag stuff into the house.
I have a double addiction, but at least the cds take up less room than the shoes.
(http://www.manoloblahnikheels.org/images/mbheels/Manolo%20Blahnik%20Something%20Blue%20Satin%20Pump.jpg)
Quote from: Greg on February 09, 2010, 06:42:58 PM
Nice... a few of those names I haven't even heard of.
You've probably mentioned it before, but do you have a favorite?
Karajan's Ring comes to my desert island :) My other favorites, Moralt, Barenboim and Böhm.
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 11, 2010, 06:54:30 AM
Karajan's Ring comes to my desert island :) My other favorites, Moralt, Barenboim and Böhm.
Sarge
I have the Karajan's Ring on LP but will probably get it on CD later this year. I also have the Pierre Boulez's Ring on LP - an original Philips release and will consider getting the DVD set. My Ring collection is rounded out by the Böhm's set on CD ...
Quote from: Coopmv on February 13, 2010, 10:14:12 AM
My Ring collection is rounded out by the Böhm's set on CD ...
;D
Quote from: Bunny on February 10, 2010, 11:35:42 AM
I have a double addiction, but at least the cds take up less room than the shoes.
(http://www.manoloblahnikheels.org/images/mbheels/Manolo%20Blahnik%20Something%20Blue%20Satin%20Pump.jpg)
I am sure Imelda Marcos has a lot more shoes than she does CD's ... ;D
Quote from: erato on February 09, 2010, 10:02:24 PM
Yes, and lacking a cat to drag stuff into the house.
Very true ;D
Quote from: vandermolen on January 30, 2010, 11:28:39 AM
One of my work colleagues is also a 'CD nutter' (as we say in the UK). Sometime back a friend of his wife's split up from her partner and when speaking to my colleague about her ex-partner's many faults said:
And, do you know, he even bought ONE CD A MONTH! ( :o :o :o)
My colleague had to go along with it, saying something like:
'Goodness me that's absolutely terrible ::)'
Made me laugh.
Clearly she was shocked by his inability to buy more. Damn cheeseparer, I'd probably have left him too.
:o 8) :P
Quote from: Coopmv on February 13, 2010, 10:22:01 AM
I am sure Imelda Marcos has a lot more shoes than she does CD's ... ;D
Imelda Marcos is the patron saint of cobblers.
My husband prefers when I spend money on cds because it's just so much less expensive to buy a Beethoven cycle than a couple of pairs of shoes by Jimmy Chou, Christian Laboutin, or Manolo Blahnik (the deity). And let's not even think of the handbags...
ok,... it's the end of March.
I just updated my 'feedback' at Amazon. OH MYYY!!,... have I been busy, haha. WOAH!!
HYPERVENTILATION-MASK
Ever since I bought that last String Quartet cd that 'cleared the table' of any longstanding holdouts on 'The List', I have gotten on a piano and brass kick that threatens my stability.
I am feverishly trying to buy anything that pops into my head, until all reserves have been drained. I am getting ready to go back to the bank to deposit more money. :P
Thankfully, I have not yet stooped to buying 'that' lost cd on Amazon for $60 (yes, for one disc!).
If I can just get that last disc, I'll be ok. ???
I'll be ok...
I'll be ok...
I'll be ok...
I know there's someone else out there who has 'relapsed' recently. Come on brother (or sister), confess and forsake your sins and ye shall be free...free...FREE!!
Quote from: snyprrr on March 30, 2010, 11:51:19 AM
Thankfully, I have not yet stooped to buying 'that' lost cd on Amazon for $60 (yes, for one disc!).
Sissy! :P
Nah. CD deprivation will put hair on his chest.
I now have 8 cds in the mail.
...snort...
...sniff......
My friends say that ever since I got my last string quartet cd, and started on this piano + brass kick, I've been acting like an asshole. They say they want me to start listening to SQs again. ;)
Quote from: snyprrr on March 30, 2010, 09:43:41 PM
I now have 8 cds in the mail.
...snort...
...sniff......
My friends say that ever since I got my last string quartet cd, and started on this piano + brass kick, I've been acting like an asshole. They say they want me to start listening to SQs again. ;)
Perhaps you can't handle the brass (Jack Nicholson's voice there)! >:D
Listen to this - I have a good friend and former work colleague who is also a compulsive CD purchaser. His young daughter intercepts the packages (often boxed sets etc) and replaces the contents with old CDs from his collection, and then she perfectly seals up the package, so he wont notice anything fishy and watches his reaction when he opens the package! In the meantime SHE HAS HIDDEN THE NEW CDs :o Isn't that EVIL? >:D
Quote from: vandermolen on March 31, 2010, 12:39:15 PM
Listen to this - I have a good friend and former work colleague who is also a compulsive CD purchaser. His young daughter intercepts the packages (often boxed sets etc) and replaces the contents with old CDs from his collection, and then she perfectly seals up the package, so he wont notice anything fishy and watches his reaction when he opens the package! In the meantime SHE HAS HIDDEN THE NEW CDs :o Isn't that EVIL? >:D
Well, it's weird anyway.
Quote from: vandermolen on March 31, 2010, 12:39:15 PM
Listen to this - I have a good friend and former work colleague who is also a compulsive CD purchaser. His young daughter intercepts the packages (often boxed sets etc) and replaces the contents with old CDs from his collection, and then she perfectly seals up the package, so he wont notice anything fishy and watches his reaction when he opens the package! In the meantime SHE HAS HIDDEN THE NEW CDs :o Isn't that EVIL? >:D
perhaps his daughter is testing him to see if he notices the difference :P
Quote from: vandermolen on March 31, 2010, 12:39:15 PM
Listen to this - I have a good friend and former work colleague who is also a compulsive CD purchaser. His young daughter intercepts the packages (often boxed sets etc) and replaces the contents with old CDs from his collection, and then she perfectly seals up the package, so he wont notice anything fishy and watches his reaction when he opens the package! In the meantime SHE HAS HIDDEN THE NEW CDs :o Isn't that EVIL? >:D
Then why am I laughing so hard? :P :-* ;D
Quote from: snyprrr on April 01, 2010, 10:44:17 PM
Then why am I laughing so hard? :P :-* ;D
Because it is very funny and also imaginative of my friend's daughter - he told me the story with considerable amusement. When he buys new CDs and is in the car she also grabs them and dangles them out of the window, threatening to throw them out.
Looks like the compulsion is in the genes, along with one or two others.
Mike
I have made it through this latest avalanche of buying frenzy. I'm back to where I was at the turn of 2010, not able to think of anything truly exciting. Things like Stephen Hough's 'Piano Album' come to mind, so, you see where I'm at. It's a GOOD place!
Now that I got the entire Library out of storage, I've had the chance to go through the whole thing, and, lo and behold, I must have been a good and thorough collector in the past. I got this. I got that. I got what I set out to get. Now I'm in the 'it's a cream from here' phase, where I can try newbies at will, knowing that my standard rep is covered.
Yes, addiction is a complicated business!
And every new discovery will lead to new purchases, your collection addiction will grow exponentially... 8) ;)
Q
I haven't bought a cd since the beginning of February, over two full months now. :o
Then I assume you have been stealing them. >:D
Mike
ok, it's getting on May, and, well, it looks like I've got myself into a buying tizzy.
It's at the point where everything I want, er,...NEED,... is either very expensive, or, like those CRI cds, pennies. Spending $22 on a cd (+shipping) has never been my forte, and yet, why should I choose an alternative I don't really want just because I don't want to spend.
Hmm, I'm just writing this to myself, because I TOLD myself we were going to wrap this thing up, and start a new hobby, like maybe PLAYING music instead of just being a consumer. oy
What gets me is when a cd that really should be pretty cheap ends up, just willy nilly, being offered for $40. However, the inverse can be true too, and I think you can get Carter's 4 SQs on Sony for pennies.
Anyhow, every 'stack' of cds I have, which are all in historically relevant stacks,...I look at them and say, 'Well, it looks complete', and yet I keep wanting MORE MORE MORE, even though there really isn't all that much I want (NEED).
At least I've got my 'history' covered, and now it really is only stuff I'm just plain curious about. The only problem is that there are still starving kids in Africa.
mmm,....oh well :P
I collected CDs for a while, but due to both budgetary constraints and a loss of interest. I stopped doing that, instead I just download stuff online.
Quote from: oabmarcus on April 26, 2010, 08:17:26 AM
I collected CDs for a while, but due to both budgetary constraints and a loss of interest. I stopped doing that, instead I just download stuff online.
You might be interested in a subscription service like naxos, it will give you access to more music than you can listen to and much cheaper than buying lots of cds. :)
Quote from: DavidW on April 26, 2010, 09:16:36 AM
You might be interested in a subscription service like naxos, it will give you access to more music than you can listen to and much cheaper than buying lots of cds. :)
Yeah, I have subscription to Naxosmusiclibrary and Naxosvideolibrary. So, pretty pointless for me to collect CDs at this point.
Quote from: oabmarcus on April 26, 2010, 12:13:57 PM
Yeah, I have subscription to Naxosmusiclibrary and Naxosvideolibrary. So, pretty pointless for me to collect CDs at this point.
They have a video library too? I didn't know that, do they have operas?
Quote from: snyprrr on April 26, 2010, 07:33:21 AM
ok, it's getting on May, and, well, it looks like I've got myself into a buying tizzy.
I'm gladly coming out of one. In the past 3 weeks, I made my third bulk purchase from the Stockhausen-Verlag (finally including the realisation score of
Kontakte, with some 10 other CDs to top up the order and "justify" the handling expenses), completed the Feldman series on Mode and got a dozen other classical CDs. One thing I noticed is that oop stuff (like some of the Feldman) gets me into a "tracking"/"I gotta find it" mode. Ah the sorrows of a completist. On the flip side, looking at my CD racks, I am utterly satisfied to see some pretty rare stuff in there.
Quote from: DavidW on April 26, 2010, 12:15:35 PM
They have a video library too? I didn't know that, do they have operas?
Yes, operas, concerts, documentaries, etc....
http://naxosvideolibrary.com/
Quote from: vandermolen on March 31, 2010, 12:39:15 PM
Listen to this - I have a good friend and former work colleague who is also a compulsive CD purchaser. His young daughter intercepts the packages (often boxed sets etc) and replaces the contents with old CDs from his collection, and then she perfectly seals up the package, so he wont notice anything fishy and watches his reaction when he opens the package! In the meantime SHE HAS HIDDEN THE NEW CDs :o Isn't that EVIL? >:D
Ooh! Not evil,
PRACTICAL! I could take this a step further and not only replace the new CDs with old ones, I could SEND BACK the new CDs for a refund. >:D
Quote from: Harpo on April 26, 2010, 04:53:16 PM
Ooh! Not evil, PRACTICAL! I could take this a step further and not only replace the new CDs with old ones, I could SEND BACK the new CDs for a refund. >:D
OH, so evil, devil! ;) ;D
Dave will probably stop laughing when he discovers that can't find his Haydn Kuijken cds. ;D
David, Here is a really good idea: it might help you. ;D
Mike
Quote from: DavidW on April 26, 2010, 09:16:36 AM
You might be interested in a subscription service like naxos, it will give you access to more music than you can listen to and much cheaper than buying lots of cds. :)
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Quote from: petrArch on April 26, 2010, 12:19:26 PM
I'm gladly coming out of one. In the past 3 weeks, I made my third bulk purchase from the Stockhausen-Verlag (finally including the realisation score of Kontakte, with some 10 other CDs to top up the order and "justify" the handling expenses), completed the Feldman series on Mode and got a dozen other classical CDs. One thing I noticed is that oop stuff (like some of the Feldman) gets me into a "tracking"/"I gotta find it" mode. Ah the sorrows of a completist. On the flip side, looking at my CD racks, I am utterly satisfied to see some pretty rare stuff in there.
oh, I feel yer pain. ;)
and yes, I too look at the 'Library', and yes, I'm quite impressed.
I'd want to know me, haha!! :P :-*
Quote from: DavidW on April 26, 2010, 05:03:44 PM
Dave will probably stop laughing when he discovers that can't find his Haydn Kuijken cds. ;D
I would not be bold enough to purloin a boxed set, but he'd never miss an individual Mozart or Beethoven CD, of which he has seemingly hundreds. (Actually, that is wishful thinking. He has them on a database.)
UPDATE: May 23
Point #1:
I bought the 6cd set 'A Dutch Miracle; 50 Years of the Holland Festival' for one 10min Xenakis piece.
Point #2:
For the second time, I ordered a cd with the title 'Strike the Ear', from Europe, and this time, I got a Petra :( cd. I mean, I even emailed them before I ordered,... and, to add insult to injury, they are STILL offering the cd I bought! Imagine yesterday when I pulled the package from the UK out of the mailbox, and all those chemicals started juicing my brain in anticipation. And then imagine the sheer drug crash when I saw that dimestore cd (ugh, Petra of all!). That's why I'm sharing now,... I'm still in apoplectic shock :o :o :o!! What a wuss!! :P
I have one more vendor to try. ::)
Point #3:
Just like the government, I plan on just throwing more money at the problem. I have jacked up the bank account to withstand any impulse buy. I'm on the lookout for OOPs costing $40! I might even buy something I don't want!! :o ahhhhh.....
No, once again I'm at the 'I've got everything I want' place again, where, anything I get is just cream on top, bon bons. But then, why do I have that unsatisfied feeling? ;D
Oh, it must be because I just... WANT MORE STUFF ??? ??? ???!!!
OY!
I'm actually at the point where I've drained Amazon.com, and I'm trying to figure out how to use Amazon,uk, Amazon.fr, Amazon.de, Ama...
Can you do that if you live in the US?
(Tell him no, tell him no)
Quote from: Brian on January 25, 2010, 01:30:09 PM
Total expenditures on CDs in 2009...$910
427 Jan-Apr/164 May-Aug/319 Aug-Dec
Brian's Classical Music Expenditures 2010Jan...$225 (mostly the Abeille Musique clearance sale)
Feb...$31
Mar...$29
Apr...$12
May so far...$0!
Total after five months...$297
Goal for June/July/August combined expenditures...$20 (Paavo Jarvi Beethoven 9 + 1 Naxos disc of my choice)
For days now I have been staring at the Amazon screen. It mocks me, saying, Why don't you find something to buy? And,...and,... I,...I just can't think of anything that's absolutely necessary to my wellbeing :o!
Ah me, I am in an island of peace in between compulsives, and yet, I find no peace. I WANT stuff, but,...there IS no stuff ??? :-\ ??? :-\ ??? :-\.ahhhh.....
pre-1800 cds,...check!
1880s-1919 cds,...check!
The War Years,...check!
Avant garde,...
Postmodern,...
Actually, now that we have a 21st century computer, I can actually listen to samples again, which usually cures me of the 'newsies' (the constant need to hear something new).
Quote from: snyprrr on May 25, 2010, 02:53:01 AM
I'm actually at the point where I've drained Amazon.com, and I'm trying to figure out how to use Amazon,uk, Amazon.fr, Amazon.de, Ama...
Can you do that if you live in the US?
(Tell him no, tell him no)
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Well I live in UK and have bought stuff from Amazon.com, Amazon.ca & Amazon.de so there's no reason why you can't start emptying their warehouses as well.
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04/17/article-1015619-00F0354900000578-115_468x579.jpg)
link (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1015619/Online-retailer-Amazon-opens-largest-warehouse-Britain--size-football-pitches.html)
Quote from: sospiro on May 27, 2010, 11:01:18 AM
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Well I live in UK and have bought stuff from Amazon.com, Amazon.ca & Amazon.de so there's no reason why you can't start emptying their warehouses as well.
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04/17/article-1015619-00F0354900000578-115_468x579.jpg)
Haha, that's funny!
The point is, you just have to pay their shipping, right? Wow, the Germans want to charge you 14 Euros :o per cd!! Wow!! :o
Will someone be my Amazon.de pimp? Bunny? :-*
I am 'shoring up' Amazon.com whilst I get the bank account to start doing pushups for the UK Assault!! :P
I found something worse than Amazon.
I saw La Fille du Régiment at ROH last Tuesday & after collecting our tickets from the box office, found myself in the ROH shop
(http://i48.tinypic.com/aagigy.gif) - Big Mistake.
Yes, it is usually top price for new releases! Very unwise, unless they had the bargain table.
Mike
Quote from: knight on May 28, 2010, 10:21:57 AM
Yes, it is usually top price for new releases! Very unwise, unless they had the bargain table.
Mike
Yep!
I could have swooned over Juan Diego as Tonio twice more for what I spent in there - but it was so lovely to sort through lots of different versions of a favourite.
All this talk about Amazon reminds me of one of the symptoms that rarely gets discussed, likely due to embarrassment on the part of the party of the first part, to wit, myself;
I bought a CD on Amazon this morning, and I can't for the life of me remember what it was. Only that it was not something in the mainstream of what I've been collecting lately. :-[
So now I'll have to go and look through the "My account" stuff and see what little treat I've given myself. or maybe I should leave it for a surprise... :-\
8)
The CDC should be informed of the CDCDCD post haste.
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 28, 2010, 10:51:01 AM
All this talk about Amazon reminds me of one of the symptoms that rarely gets discussed, likely due to embarrassment on the part of the party of the first part, to wit, myself;
I bought a CD on Amazon this morning, and I can't for the life of me remember what it was. Only that it was not something in the mainstream of what I've been collecting lately. :-[
So now I'll have to go and look through the "My account" stuff and see what little treat I've given myself. or maybe I should leave it for a surprise... :-\
8)
Similar to what I've been guilty of: buying a CD I already had. But the aspect I am trying to change right now is the
Completist Impulse. After listening to a dozen or so Haydn Baryton Trios I realized I did not need 21 discs of them in order to enjoy that particular kind of work.
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 28, 2010, 10:51:01 AM
All this talk about Amazon reminds me of one of the symptoms that rarely gets discussed, likely due to embarrassment on the part of the party of the first part, to wit, myself;
I bought a CD on Amazon this morning, and I can't for the life of me remember what it was. Only that it was not something in the mainstream of what I've been collecting lately. :-[
So now I'll have to go and look through the "My account" stuff and see what little treat I've given myself. or maybe I should leave it for a surprise... :-\
8)
;D
Love that little story (and I vote for "surprise").
--Bruce
;D
Don't worry about it Gurn! If you don't check you'll have a nice surprise as long as you don't do what I did.
Like Franco my most embarrassing Amazon moment was buying a wish-list CD from Amazon.com and then buying the same CD from Amazon.UK from my work PC the next day.
I only realised what I'd done was when I got home from work a week later to find the Amazon.UK order on the mat & a message from Amazon.com on my PC to say they could no longer supply it. The Gods were smiling on me that day.
I have banned myself from buying from work now and I keep an 'on order' spreadsheet.
;D
OK, feel better. At least I'm not the worst offender! :)
I do tend to buy a lot of things on Amazon USA, and one of the reasons for it is that when I go to "double-order" something, it comes up and tells me "whoa, mate, you bought that on April 12, 2004. Don't you remember?". It has saved me a dozen times already. 0:)
I agree, I will leave it as a surprise. Now, I can't wait to see what I got myself! :D
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Like Franco I've purchased a cd that I had before. Didn't realize it, but I also didn't realize that I sold it as well, and that this time around I would love it when I didn't before. So it all worked out. :D
Quote from: DavidW on May 28, 2010, 11:14:08 AM
Like Franco I've purchased a cd that I had before. Didn't realize it, but I also didn't realize that I sold it as well, and that this time around I would love it when I didn't before. So it all worked out. :D
:)
That is so funny!
All's well etc though
I don't usually post on this thread. Today I understood the reason: I don't like hospitals. ;)
Anyway, one embarrassing question: Do you hide some of your purchases, for example, from your wives? Sending your discs to the office address, f.i.? (obviously, Sonic doesn't need to reply this time :D).
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on May 28, 2010, 11:23:52 AM
I don't usually post on this thread. Today I understood the reason: I don't like hospitals. ;)
Anyway, one embarrassing question: Do you hide some of your purchases, for example, from your wives? Sending your discs to the office address, f.i.? (obviously, Sonic doesn't need to reply this time :D).
I used to have ALL my purchases sent to work. Now we've reached a
detente. Perhaps she will get tired of having me kiss her feet every night before bed, but if not, I can live with it... :D
8)
Quote from: DavidW on May 28, 2010, 11:14:08 AM
Like Franco I've purchased a cd that I had before. Didn't realize it, but I also didn't realize that I sold it as well, and that this time around I would love it when I didn't before. So it all worked out. :D
Usually the opposite for me. I go looking for a recording on my shelves. It's not there, then I remember I sold it. "Why did I sell it? It was so good!" I say to myself. Then I buy it again. "Ohhhhh, now I remember." ???
Quote from: Scarpia on May 28, 2010, 11:29:25 AM
Usually the opposite for me. I go looking for a recording on my shelves. It's not there, then I remember I sold it. "Why did I sell it? It was so good!" I say to myself. Then I buy it again. "Ohhhhh, now I remember." ???
Yeah I've been down that road too. :-\
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 28, 2010, 11:26:06 AM
I used to have ALL my purchases sent to work. Now we've reached a detente. Perhaps she will get tired of having me kiss her feet every night before bed, but if not, I can live with it... :D
... and the trick of the office is just a transitory solution. After all , they also have eyes and, late or soon, will notice 2,500 discs and several big boxes at their homes... :)
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on May 28, 2010, 11:36:53 AM
... and the trick of the office is just a transitory solution. After all , they also have eyes and, late or soon, will notice 2,500 discs and several big boxes at their homes... :)
In my case, my wife is also my accountant. Did I suppose that any credit card statements went truly unnoticed? ;D
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 28, 2010, 11:48:14 AM
In my case, my wife is also my accountant. Did I suppose that any credit card statements went truly unnoticed? ;D
Your accountant! It must have been a true nightmare! :)
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on May 28, 2010, 12:08:52 PM
Your accountant! It must have been a true nightmare! :)
I think that it's a credit to my skill. It's easier to just kiss her feet and get it over with though. :)
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 28, 2010, 12:12:04 PM
I think that it's a credit to my skill. It's easier to just kiss her feet and get it over with though. :)
8)
... a melomaniac and a gentle lover: the best combination. 8)
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on May 28, 2010, 11:23:52 AM
I don't usually post on this thread. Today I understood the reason: I don't like hospitals. ;)
Anyway, one embarrassing question: Do you hide some of your purchases, for example, from your wives? Sending your discs to the office address, f.i.? (obviously, Sonic doesn't need to reply this time :D).
Oh yes, I have nearly all my CD purchases sent to work (do you think that I have a death wish?) - in fact I now have an 'overflow tray' to accomodate the large number of CDs which arrive for me. CDs are of course much easier than LPs to smuggle into the house. My smuggling tendencies developed as an adolescent when I used to creep through the communal gardens to my parent's ground floor flat to my bedroom window, which was always left slightly open for our cats to get in and out - I would then throw the LP that I had just purchased through the window and then appear, all innocent, at the front door a few moments later ;D
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on May 28, 2010, 11:23:52 AM
Anyway, one embarrassing question: Do you hide some of your purchases, for example, from your wives? Sending your discs to the office address, f.i.?
No, - never. And if we are out, when the postman tries to deliver some CDs, my wife often is helpful and picks the CDs up at the post office the following day.
Quote from: premont on May 31, 2010, 07:19:57 AM
No, - never. And if we are out, when the postman tries to deliver some CDs, my wife often is helpful and picks the CDs up at the post office the following day.
Gurn should learn the lesson. ;)
As I am a single man, I don't have that kind of problems... Just curiosity. :D
I'm jealous of Premont. If I get the CDs delivered to home I have to intercept the postman before my wife gets to the door - it's a tricky business. But generally speaking I believe in open and honest communication with my wife ;D
Quote from: vandermolen on May 31, 2010, 07:00:25 AM
Oh yes, I have nearly all my CD purchases sent to work (do you think that I have a death wish?) - in fact I now have an 'overflow tray' to accomodate the large number of CDs which arrive for me. CDs are of course much easier than LPs to smuggle into the house. My smuggling tendencies developed as an adolescent when I used to creep through the communal gardens to my parent's ground floor flat to my bedroom window, which was always left slightly open for our cats to get in and out - I would then throw the LP that I had just purchased through the window and then appear, all innocent, at the front door a few moments later ;D
Just now I saw your first reply,
vandermolen. That was funny... the trick of the open window is a classic! :)
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on June 02, 2010, 01:10:29 PM
Just now I saw your first reply, vandermolen. That was funny... the trick of the open window is a classic! :)
Thanks! Yes, my smuggling tendencies developed early on ;D
As I opened the door, I thought I had everything secure. As I started up the steps, I felt the cd slip out from between my fingers, and I heard that familiar, gut wrenching ::) sound,... crash!,...as the lid goes flying.
I look. The cd is play side up.
ok,... I'm calm. It's only the case,...it's onlt the case...
So, later, I'm playing this cd (which I just got last week), and WHOOMP!, there it is, a nice juicy skip. I look, and, all I see is one mark. I clean it. I play it. It skips again. I realize that the cd hit is such a way a to put a nail point gouge in the cd. It is ruined. I cry.
So, when I wake up from my heartbroken stupor ::), I rrealize that I've never actually broken a cd before. I am grateful that it wasn't something rare. I feel that God love me :-*. Perhaps I liked that cd too much? ??? haha
I just know you have one of those fall-to-your-knees-and-yell-Nooooo!!! moments you're just dying to share, haha!
btw- yes, now it seems as though Amazon.com have been successfully mined, and I am about to embark on Amazons. uk,fr,de,... My first target, a single cd, will cost me $55 to have it shipped to the USA. The second, $40. I feel a nausea stirring my belly. ??? Will it ever end?
I've broken a couple of cases that way :-[ Never messed up a disk though. I must live right. 0:)
I am pleased that I haven't reached the point of having to shop in Europe (although since the Euro is in the crapper, now would be a good time). Curious how that will go for you. Of course I have bought a variety of things from there, but never a methodical process of ordering from vendors rather than individuals. Good luck with that... :-\
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Now playing:
Academy of Ancient Music \ Hogwood Robert Levin - K 453 Concerto #17 in G for Fortepiano 1st mvmt - Allegro
Quote from: snyprrr on June 13, 2010, 08:04:11 AM
As I opened the door, I thought I had everything secure. As I started up the steps, I felt the cd slip out from between my fingers, and I heard that familiar, gut wrenching ::) sound,... crash!,...as the lid goes flying.
I look. The cd is play side up.
ok,... I'm calm. It's only the case,...it's onlt the case...
So, later, I'm playing this cd (which I just got last week), and WHOOMP!, there it is, a nice juicy skip. I look, and, all I see is one mark. I clean it. I play it. It skips again. I realize that the cd hit is such a way a to put a nail point gouge in the cd. It is ruined. I cry.
So, when I wake up from my heartbroken stupor ::), I rrealize that I've never actually broken a cd before. I am grateful that it wasn't something rare. I feel that God love me :-*. Perhaps I liked that cd too much? ??? haha
I just know you have one of those fall-to-your-knees-and-yell-Nooooo!!! moments you're just dying to share, haha!
btw- yes, now it seems as though Amazon.com have been successfully mined, and I am about to embark on Amazons. uk,fr,de,... My first target, a single cd, will cost me $55 to have it shipped to the USA. The second, $40. I feel a nausea stirring my belly. ??? Will it ever end?
You really do need help!!
http://www.selections.com/music/
http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/
I cheerfully called the bank to get a balance, which I like to do every few days, and the nice young man said,... negative $90!!
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An hour later, the fourth young lady comes on and says, "My supervisor has refunded the $105..."
And I'm thinking, You know, that sounds like a lot of money.
Will I ever get those brain cells back, I ask you? :-\
Quote from: snyprrr on June 15, 2010, 11:53:30 AM
I cheerfully called the bank to get a balance, which I like to do every few days, and the nice young man said,... negative $90!!
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An hour later, the fourth young lady comes on and says, "My supervisor has refunded the $105..."
And I'm thinking, You know, that sounds like a lot of money.
Will I ever get those brain cells back, I ask you? :-\
What did the second & third bank person say?
Quote from: sospiro on June 15, 2010, 12:15:36 PM
What did the second & third bank person say?
That's the best question that's been asked today. We need to know.
Quote from: sospiro on June 15, 2010, 12:15:36 PM
What did the second & third bank person say?
oh,.... they like to play dumb, don't they? I like to ask for ID #s, and supervisors. That usually gets 'em going!
btw- first successful ".uk" and ".fr" purchases. Yes, for two cds it came to about $100!
Which relative's basement do I live in, you ask?
Quote from: snyprrr on June 20, 2010, 07:20:42 AM
Which relative's basement do I live in, you ask?
A true GMGer, however, would first enquire about the contents of the CDs. ;)
I have now gone 3 months 1 week without buying any CDs. But the current Presto Classical sale of Regis CDs for $5 each is really testing my determination!
Quote from: Brian on June 23, 2010, 07:30:15 PM
I have now gone 3 months 1 week without buying any CDs. But the current Presto Classical sale of Regis CDs for $5 each is really testing my determination!
I got a Regis release from Berkshire and it was CD instead of pressed CDs. Is that standard for Regis?
UPDATE: August 2010
Well, after my recent "shoring up of the stragglers", I haver found myself in a halcyon hurricane's eye of peace. Nothing is "begging" me to buy it. EBAY auctions are skipping by me left and right. I search Amazon in vain, going to the same spots over and over just to look at something.
Practically everything I "need" is now in the $30-60 range,...just for a single cd. And no, I'm not as enthused as I used to be (the last EBAY rejection really hurt me!), so don't even tempt me, haha! Even the word "need" is not working. I really have a lot of the loose ends "shored up good".
I am starting to enjoy Composers that I can dispose of quickly and cheaply. I have two harp chamber works by Jolivet (Chant de Linos and Pastorales de Noel (sic?)), and I wanted to expand. I found a trumpet disc with Heptade ($2.50), and a flute/harp/chamber disc of all-Jolivet (ASV; $9.50), and got both for about $17 (which, of course, is still too much). So, I got almost all of Jolivet's chamber music for about $25. That's the kind of divide and conquer attitude I go with.
However, just in case anyone thinks that I've cured myself,... at the end of the month (I have to time it perfectly!!) I will be doing a international postal hop-scotch for 2 cds, which should put them at about $30 a piece. Ouch!
I'm not a huge collector, I'm more into going to concerts. I have roughly about 300 cd's and I don't really want to get that much more. I always think before buying a cd whether I'm actually going to listen to it or not (or how many times a year I will listen to it). That's why I don't buy things like complete opera sets, but highlights are ok. Even after 2 years of collecting, I'm getting the feeling of "music overload." I am beginning to have problems in fully enjoying music, because I have discovered so much new things in the past couple of years, it's all been quite sudden. I need time to absorb what I've got, before going off to explore uncharted waters. So now I plan to downsize, and I have been listening more to radio as well as borrowing cd's from my local library, which has a pretty good collection...
Quote from: Sid on August 08, 2010, 06:45:55 PM
I'm not a huge collector, I'm more into going to concerts. I have roughly about 300 cd's and I don't really want to get that much more. I always think before buying a cd whether I'm actually going to listen to it or not (or how many times a year I will listen to it). That's why I don't buy things like complete opera sets, but highlights are ok. Even after 2 years of collecting, I'm getting the feeling of "music overload." I am beginning to have problems in fully enjoying music, because I have discovered so much new things in the past couple of years, it's all been quite sudden. I need time to absorb what I've got, before going off to explore uncharted waters. So now I plan to downsize, and I have been listening more to radio as well as borrowing cd's from my local library, which has a pretty good collection...
Are you saying that from Ancient-Renaissance-Baroque-Classical-20th Century-Jazz-Pop-World-William Shatner-Post Modern-Avant Garde, guilty pleasure, etc.,...you only have the Mighty 300?
If you had said you only had 300 opera highlights, well, then I'd understand! :P
Well, I'd say about 60-70% of my 300 cd's are C20th, the rest from other eras. I'm not really interested in comparing recordings, I'm more interested in the composer's music. I might buy some more French organ, renaissance, & also want to get more into Charles Ives. I'm having problems with storing cd's, as I don't have that much space, and as I said, I want to spend more money on concerts rather than cd's in the near future...
Every time I hear a fine disc, I get ideas for at least two more discs I need to hear to explore this further. Hearing a Handel opera incites me to hear them all, and what abour Porpora and Bononcini? Hearing the fine Carl Vine symphonies gets me wondering "what else has he written equally fine?" and "what about his contemporaneous Australinn colleagues, in what setting did these symphonies occur?
And thus starts a journey ending in.....you all know what.
I'm more into this side of collecting and listening, than the endless search for new (and different) versions of works I know.
Quote from: Brian on June 23, 2010, 07:30:15 PM
I have now gone 3 months 1 week without buying any CDs. But the current Presto Classical sale of Regis CDs for $5 each is really testing my determination!
I had just made it to 3 months and 2 weeks, when I crashed and burned. I cannot say I am upset, since it was a set high on my list. Thus, my new streak is at 2 days. Here's hoping I can beat the earlier streak...(if you guys let me!)...
Quote from: erato on August 09, 2010, 11:18:42 PM
Every time I hear a fine disc, I get ideas for at least two more discs I need to hear to explore this further. Hearing a Handel opera incites me to hear them all, and what abour Porpora and Bononcini? Hearing the fine Carl Vine symphonies gets me wondering "what else has he written equally fine?" and "what about his contemporaneous Australinn colleagues, in what setting did these symphonies occur?
And thus starts a journey ending in.....you all know what.
I'm more into this side of collecting and listening, than the endless search for new (and different) versions of works I know.
The Russian Doll Theory of Record Collecting, yes, I know it well!
HELP!-
I'm gettin' my ass kicked here! ???
Everytime I order something, I feel like I just got punched in the stomach. Ouch! :-[
To be honest, I have so totally shored up so many loose ends, that I've been pretty well able to convince myself that every new purchase (if there is one) is "Cream", and a Luxury, which, honestly, it is. I say that I have all I could wish, and I can take a break and just listen, and...blahblah...
Why I feel like I can't relax here is beyond me. Maybe I've just got myself caught up in an Ebay cycle (which I have)?
I have 3 categories of music:
1) early music - 1800
2) 1800-1899-1950
3) 1950 - present
I feel like I have my bases covered. Maybe it's just that I can't figure out which cd to put next to which cd?
Free Downloading isn't the answer, for me, either, because I just don't want to spend so much TIME doing this. Oy, it's like sooo much a part of my life right now.
i practically feel like that stereotype of grubby, adult diaper wearin, sitting in front of the computy endlessly just looking over Personal Vanity Options (PVOs), like some kind of spiritual mastubation.
It may not be that true, but I feel it.
I have so many "hobbies" lined up that I just can't get to because I'm in an endless search for Astonishing Moments (AMs), which, of course, I have more than heart could want.
But, I'd also like to have sex,...and, I think,...that's maybe...that's why I could probably stand to do something else! Oy!
haha,... anyhow ( ::))...
I have just pretty much spent my wad, and I'm kinda having a shopping spree hangover,... feelin THAT feelin...
ANYONE??
Really,...I'm not even getting that much lately, it's just that so much of the cheap stuff has been taken care of, so that only expensive things remain (unless they just happen to show up on Ebay for cheap (and no one drives up the price)).
RANT OVER.
oh horrors! :o,... I was the last to post, and here I am again. :'(
I'm having "ate just one too many" syndrome.
I have all heart could wish,... why am I blue? :-[
I'm just not that interested in spending $$$ like this any more. I just got a super rare disc for $35 (wooo, what a bargain! ::)), and then, of course, like clockwork, it appears brand new on ebay for $5!
y'know? :(,...anyway, gotta stay grateful, right? ;D
I mean, if THIS is what I'm complaining about, then,....haha, right??
I did finally sell some stuff on ebay,... that felt good, and i need to remember that (ooooh, thaaat's why i'm sad,...i haven't tranferred the funds yet!!)
POST OVER.
I'm not in the league of some collectors here (I've only got about 300 classical cd's), but I am now developing a similar thing to the CDCDCD with classical concerts. There's so much on here in Sydney, we're spoilt for choice. So I have to spend my money wisely & also not get "music overload." The more concerts I go to, especially of works that I am highly familiar with, the more return I get from the music. But I have to be careful not to get overloaded, otherwise it glosses over me, and I absorb very little. I have an unfortunate tendency in life (and in some aspects of classical music listening) to be either too involved (emotionally, intellectually, analytically, etc) or not involved at all and therefore detached. But the best thing about concerts for me is that they force me to be in the "here and now," and pay attention to the music in a more detailed way than I might be when listening to a recording...
Quote from: Sid on September 13, 2010, 10:26:54 PM
I'm not in the league of some collectors here (I've only got about 300 classical cd's), but I am now developing a similar thing to the CDCDCD with classical concerts. There's so much on here in Sydney, we're spoilt for choice. So I have to spend my money wisely & also not get "music overload." The more concerts I go to, especially of works that I am highly familiar with, the more return I get from the music. But I have to be careful not to get overloaded, otherwise it glosses over me, and I absorb very little. I have an unfortunate tendency in life (and in some aspects of classical music listening) to be either too involved (emotionally, intellectually, analytically, etc) or not involved at all and therefore detached. But the best thing about concerts for me is that they force me to be in the "here and now," and pay attention to the music in a more detailed way than I might be when listening to a recording...
hmmm, yes, I can-can see that you are aware of the changes taking place. Scary, ain't it?? Haha,....seriously though, yes, there is an absorbtion critical mass, very good point!
Hey, we here at CDCDCD are here to help no matter what your music consummation problem may be!
Quote from: snyprrr on August 30, 2010, 12:16:01 PM
HELP!-
I have so many "hobbies" lined up that I just can't get to because I'm in an endless search for Astonishing Moments (AMs), which, of course, I have more than heart could want.
Hey snyprrr,
I enjoyed your post. :D
As for the quoted passage, that's EXACTLY how I feel: I'm in endless search for "Astonishing moments". I wonder whether this is also what other CDCDCD sufferers are looking for?
I think one paradox for us is that, as lovers of music, we are in the almost unique position to be able to "buy" some of these astonishing moments (or so it seems), given we treat them as what they are - rare moments that have to be cherished. But the very possibility of buying "great moments" may be the germ of the disease. We want to have more and more of these rare moments, but the more we own, the less we are in a position to appreciate them - and so they lose their uniqueness. And we are left craving for "more" (which exacerbates the problems even further, of course). I'd venture to say that the typical CDCDCD sufferer is in danger of losing quality for quantity - in music (for the reasons indicated) and ultimately in other matters, too.
Sounds very serious, though it's not really intended as such ::)
Verena
Quote from: Verena on September 14, 2010, 06:55:04 AM
I'd venture to say that the typical CDCDCD sufferer is in danger of losing quality for quantity
There's the rub: how do you know you have a quality recording without hearing a great many recordings? And how do you hear a great many recordings properly without owning a great many? I got into an argument in another forum with a guy who, I thought, rather arrogantly insisted that
no one needs more than one version of any work and that he only buys and owns the best. When I asked him how he knew which to buy without first hearing all or at least many recordings, it got rather nasty :D
A personal example. It took 19 tries before I finally found a fully satisfying Mahler 5. Up until that point I'd followed "expert" recommendations, bought all the famous Fifths but always felt cheated. It was finding (in a supermarket) and buying on a whim (for 4 Euro) Neumann's Leipzig Fifth, a recording I'd not even heard of then, that finally produced nirvana 0:) And if I'd stopped at 18?
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 14, 2010, 07:26:17 AM
There's the rub: how do you know you have a quality recording without hearing a great many recordings? And how do you hear a great many recordings properly without owning a great many? I got into an argument in another forum with a guy who, I thought, rather arrogantly insisted that no one needs more than one version of any work and that he only buys and owns the best. When I asked him how he knew which to buy without first hearing all or at least many recordings, it got rather nasty :D
A personal example. It took 19 tries before I finally found a fully satisfying Mahler 5. Up until that point I'd followed "expert" recommendations, bought all the famous Fifths but always felt cheated. It was finding (in a supermarket) and buying on a whim (for 4 Euro) Neumann's Leipzig Fifth, a recording I'd not even heard of then, that finally produced nirvana 0:) And if I'd stopped at 18?
Sarge
Sarge, you have a point here! Incidentally, I also agree re the Neumann Mahler 5 8)
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 14, 2010, 07:26:17 AM
There's the rub: how do you know you have a quality recording without hearing a great many recordings? And how do you hear a great many recordings properly without owning a great many? I got into an argument in another forum with a guy who, I thought, rather arrogantly insisted that no one needs more than one version of any work and that he only buys and owns the best. When I asked him how he knew which to buy without first hearing all or at least many recordings, it got rather nasty :D
A personal example. It took 19 tries before I finally found a fully satisfying Mahler 5. Up until that point I'd followed "expert" recommendations, bought all the famous Fifths but always felt cheated. It was finding (in a supermarket) and buying on a whim (for 4 Euro) Neumann's Leipzig Fifth, a recording I'd not even heard of then, that finally produced nirvana 0:) And if I'd stopped at 18?
Sarge
I don't entirely agree, but neither do I agree with someone who tells you how many versions to buy. Let's me get this out of the way up front - you go ahead and buy as many as you want (and Mrs. Rock allows of course - I don't want to get on her bad side! ;D)
But I do believe that one (good) version will satisfy most people. And I no longer think it critical to get the 'best' one. I think most people know when they have a quality version even if they know little - the musicians play as a group, the notes are correct and in tune, etc. On top of that, you know a quality recording if it moves you in some way. And here is where I disagree with you - I don't worry about 'astonishing moments'. If you have a recording that satisfies you, you'll get a whole lot of them, If you get fixated on the 'best version' or the 'one' version, you will spend a lot of time listening to lots of different versions of the same thing. Though some people get a lot of pleasure out of the search and the finding.
I, on the other hand, enjoy searching out new music rather than listening to many versions. That said, over time, one naturally has the opportunity to listen to more versions of the same piece.
And if you had stopped at 18, you still would have gotten pretty close to nirvana I think, which is more than some people ever do. And here, I would add that when I don't like a version of something I keep buying it until I do, though I've never had to go through 18 tries to do it. I bought Tureck's version of Bach's WTC - didn't like it, so bought Richter. I'm much happier. Maybe there is am even better version out there, but I am not inclined to spend lots of money to find it knowing I am pretty happy with what I have.
Just received my 25th CD version of Walton's First Symphony :o
Quote from: vandermolen on September 14, 2010, 08:35:56 AM
Just received my 25th CD version of Walton's First Symphony :o
Great! You can tell me (all of us) which ones you liked most, thus saving us lots of money! I've recently been thinking about him as I have virtually none of his music.
Quote from: Verena on September 14, 2010, 06:55:04 AM
Hey snyprrr,
I enjoyed your post. :D
As for the quoted passage, that's EXACTLY how I feel: I'm in endless search for "Astonishing moments". I wonder whether this is also what other CDCDCD sufferers are looking for?
I think one paradox for us is that, as lovers of music, we are in the almost unique position to be able to "buy" some of these astonishing moments (or so it seems), given we treat them as what they are - rare moments that have to be cherished. But the very possibility of buying "great moments" may be the germ of the disease. We want to have more and more of these rare moments, but the more we own, the less we are in a position to appreciate them - and so they lose their uniqueness. And we are left craving for "more" (which exacerbates the problems even further, of course). I'd venture to say that the typical CDCDCD sufferer is in danger of losing quality for quantity - in music (for the reasons indicated) and ultimately in other matters, too.
Sounds very serious, though it's not really intended as such ::)
Verena
Remember how that New Discovery was so special last week (month, year), and,...now?
I FIGHT... to KEEP those moments special. If one of those moments begins to lose its luster, I seriously have to ask whether I have merely lost MY luster!! However, many times, a quick listen will restore me: "Oh yes, it's as great as I remembered."
All of a sudden this Thread has taken a turn from the Problem, to the Solution. Good job!
I was even trying to limit myself to free downloads, ha, but I'm just too computer illiterate,...and,.....uhm,.....LAZY (yea, THAT!)!!
I will say, for myself, just hearing a snippet on amazon does wonders for curing me of "what's it sound like?". I used to have to buy all this unheard stuff (and then somehow return it later! :o), but now, if I get a wild hair, I can usually just hear a clip and go, "oh, is THAT all it was?".
My imagination is usually greater than most unknown composers can deliver!
Right now i'm in a place where I think I know what any new given thing is going to sound like,...I'm in a place where I believe that there is nothing new for me,...I mean, what ELSE can they do "to" a String Quartet?? I don't feel the "need" to know right now, and I'm thankful!
RULE #1: Always, always be grateful for what you already have.
Now, I have business to attend to (see next post!)...
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 14, 2010, 07:26:17 AMIt took 19 tries before I finally found a fully satisfying Mahler 5.
Quote from: vandermolen on September 14, 2010, 08:35:56 AM
Just received my 25th CD version of Walton's First Symphony :o
BOTH OF YOU!! >:( You are sooooo grounded. Now go to your rooms!
How are the Newcomers to this 12-Step Program supposed to get hope when... when...
ohhhhh, wherrre did I go wrong?? :'(
Quote from: ukrneal on September 14, 2010, 08:42:46 AM
Great! You can tell me (all of us) which ones you liked most, thus saving us lots of money! I've recently been thinking about him as I have virtually none of his music.
Here's a review of my favourite version, but if you want a modern recording the new one below is excellent (Mackerras and Thomson also made fine recordings)
http://www.classicalsource.com/db_control/db_cd_review.php?id=8209
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 14, 2010, 07:26:17 AM
There's the rub: .. how do you hear a great many recordings properly without owning a great many?
Good point. :)
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 14, 2010, 07:26:17 AMA personal example. It took 19 tries before I finally found a fully satisfying Mahler 5. Up until that point I'd followed "expert" recommendations, bought all the famous Fifths but always felt cheated. It was finding (in a supermarket) and buying on a whim (for 4 Euro) Neumann's Leipzig Fifth, a recording I'd not even heard of then, that finally produced nirvana . And if I'd stopped at 18?
When I acquire dozens of recordings of some works, I do not look for or expect to find the ideal interpretation - actually I do not think it exists - , no, I do this multiple collecting in order to widen my horizon as to the music, and even if I can be said to prefer some recordings to others, I listen to all of them and enjoy them regularly.
Quote from: vandermolen on September 14, 2010, 08:35:56 AM
Just received my 25th CD version of Walton's First Symphony :o
I don't have a SINLGE version of this symphony. I guess that means I don't suffer from the CDCDCD after all! YEAH!! ;D I can now buy my (ahem) 20th version of Handel's Messiah without a fraction of self-doubt :D (can't I ???)
Quote from: vandermolen on September 14, 2010, 02:20:37 PM
Here's a review of my favourite version, but if you want a modern recording the new one below is excellent (Mackerras and Thomson also made fine recordings)
http://www.classicalsource.com/db_control/db_cd_review.php?id=8209
This is a Thread of Recovery, and you have turned it into a Den of Reviews!! :o
Quote from: snyprrr on September 14, 2010, 06:27:10 AM
hmmm, yes, I can-can see that you are aware of the changes taking place. Scary, ain't it?? Haha,....seriously though, yes, there is an absorbtion critical mass, very good point!
Hey, we here at CDCDCD are here to help no matter what your music consummation problem may be!
"Absorbtion critical mass" is a good phrase. I'm beginning to find that "less is more." There is a lot of stuff out there, and it is not possible to digest everything that you hear. It's better to not bite of more than one can chew. Now, have I stated enough cliches? ;D Anyway, my ultimate aim is to know a bit about the pieces and composers whose music I have on cd, to be deep rather than superficial, and listen to the music in a way that I can not ony enjoy it but also understand it (kind of interpret it in my own way). I want to be a bit familiar with not only what's going on in the music, but also about what was going on in the composer's life at the time he/she composed it. It's more enriching for me in that way...
I definitely suffer from this disease as many do here. I'm a pretty hardcore collector. I own around 7,000 classical CDs. I'm not sure if this number is good or bad, but I know I'm running out of room to store them all! :D
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 14, 2010, 08:14:19 PM7,000 classical CDs
hmm, I notice you say 7000
classical cds. that sounds slightly selective, hmm?? are you leaving other musics out?? how many cds in TOTAL do you have??
(prepare for shocking number)
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 14, 2010, 08:14:19 PM
I definitely suffer from this disease as many do here. I'm a pretty hardcore collector. I own around 7,000 classical CDs. I'm not sure if this number is good or bad, but I know I'm running out of room to store them all! :D
MI - yes, many of us face the same problem, i.e. storage space! ;D
I believe that
Harry bought a bigger house to help w/ his space requirements, IIRC - :D
We even have a thread addressing this situation but have not seen any posts 'pop up' recently - Dave
Quote from: snyprrr on September 15, 2010, 05:52:19 AM
hmm, I notice you say 7000 classical cds. that sounds slightly selective, hmm?? are you leaving other musics out?? how many cds in TOTAL do you have??
(prepare for shocking number)
It's likely that many of us have thousands of cds, very few of them other than classical. That happens to be my situation - the only non classical cd I own is a Donald Fagen disc from many years ago.
Quote from: Bulldog on September 15, 2010, 06:12:03 AM
It's likely that many of us have thousands of cds, very few of them other than classical. That happens to be my situation - the only non classical cd I own is a Donald Fagen disc from many years ago.
:) That's interesting, Don, since the only non-classical CD that
I own is "Steely Dan's Greatest Hits"... 0:)
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Quote from: Gurn Blanston on September 15, 2010, 06:16:55 AM
:) That's interesting, Don, since the only non-classical CD that I own is "Steely Dan's Greatest Hits"... 0:)
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We must be sharing some DNA. ;D
By the way, that "Nightfly" Fagen disc I have is a beauty. It even has a song titled "Maxine" that's in honor of my mother-in-law who recently celebrated her 85th birthday.
Quote from: Bulldog on September 15, 2010, 06:12:03 AM
It's likely that many of us have thousands of cds, very few of them other than classical. That happens to be my situation - the only non classical cd I own is a Donald Fagen disc from many years ago.
This is not true for me. I technically have probably over a thousand CDs that are not Classical or Jazz. But these days, and for a while now, I only listen to Classical & Jazz. I guess I have about 1500 Classical CDs and about 1000 Jazz CDs. The rest are in boxes on their way to a second hand store for re-selling.
Also, I have pretty much stopped buying recordings (I have more than enough already and other pursuits have taken over the discretionary spending line on our budget), so I think my CDCDCD is in remission.
;)
Quote from: Bulldog on September 15, 2010, 06:22:17 AM
We must be sharing some DNA. ;D
By the way, that "Nightfly" Fagen disc I have is a beauty. It even has a song titled "Maxine" that's in honor of my mother-in-law who recently celebrated her 85th birthday.
I've heard some cuts off that disk and thought I might like it. I'm just stubborn though... haven't bought a non-classical disk since this one, way back in 1993 when it was released. It was my first CD that I bought to try out my new first player (I was a late bloomer :-[ ). If I was doing it over again, I would probably have gotten
Show Biz Kids instead... :)
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Quote from: Bulldog on September 15, 2010, 06:12:03 AM
It's likely that many of us have thousands of cds, very few of them other than classical. That happens to be my situation - the only non classical cd I own is a Donald Fagen disc from many years ago.
I wonder what the percentage is. How many is "many"? The non-classical listening thread is the third largest and while the classical listening thread does have six times the posts, we "popular music" fans are still a considerable presence. I have about 6000 CDs total of which approxiamately 2000 are non-classical (jazz, blues, rock, country, alt country, world, R&B, soul, funk, rap, pop). My gut reaction to someone who said they owned a sizable collection but owned no popular music (I'm including jazz here) would be: what a small-minded snob! ;D How can anyone who loves music dismiss so much great music? But neither you nor Gurn strike me as snobs. Quite the opposite. So I'm really puzzled.
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 15, 2010, 07:10:53 AM
I wonder what the percentage is. How many is "many"? The non-classical listening thread is the third largest and while the classical listening thread does have six times the posts, we "popular music" fans are still a considerable presence. I have about 6000 CDs total of which approxiamately 2000 are non-classical (jazz, blues, rock, country, alt country, world, R&B, soul, funk, rap, pop). My gut reaction to someone who said they owned a sizable collection but owned no popular music (I'm including jazz here) would be: what a small-minded snob! ;D How can anyone who loves music dismiss so much great music? But neither you nor Gurn strike me as snobs. Quite the opposite. So I'm really puzzled.
Sarge
I don't 'not listen' to other kinds of music; I just don't spend money on it. :)
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Quote from: Gurn Blanston on September 15, 2010, 07:14:43 AM
I don't 'not listen' to other kinds of music; I just don't spend money on it. :)
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Ah.. :D
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 15, 2010, 07:10:53 AM
I wonder what the percentage is. How many is "many"? The non-classical listening thread is the third largest and while the classical listening thread does have six times the posts, we "popular music" fans are still a considerable presence. I have about 6000 CDs total of which approxiamately 2000 are non-classical (jazz, blues, rock, country, alt country, world, R&B, soul, funk, rap, pop). My gut reaction to someone who said they owned a sizable collection but owned no popular music (I'm including jazz here) would be: what a small-minded snob! ;D How can anyone who loves music dismiss so much great music? But neither you nor Gurn strike me as snobs. Quite the opposite. So I'm really puzzled.
Sarge
Although I had to do a lot of multi-tasking before I retired, that's not my thing. I like to zero in and concentrate on those activities I most treasure. At some point when I was a teenager, I switched from classical music to folk rock and progressive rock. In my late 30's I decided to switch back to classical and concentrate on it exclusively. That's just natural for me. So, unlike Gurn, I listen very little to non-classical. "Eclectic" is an alien concept in my world.
Quote from: Brian on January 25, 2010, 01:30:09 PM
Total expenditures on CDs in 2009...$910
427 Jan-Apr/164 May-Aug/319 Aug-Dec
what are the numbers - the amount of CDs? Can't be!
Quote from: Guido on September 15, 2010, 08:50:16 AM
what are the numbers - the amount of CDs? Can't be!
The numbers would seem to be the amount of dollars spent in each of those periods.
Quote from: snyprrr on January 29, 2010, 08:13:46 AM
IAnd, of course, I went back to the Boccherini page, and now the cd is up to $62. It seems like all the cds I want now are in the $100-200 range, haha! I've so wanted to write some of these sellers just to understand why the change so much. Does anyone know?
This thread is hilarious (mostly because of snyprrr's stream of consciousness posts). I have in fact emailed one of these with a veiledly sarcastic tone, in mock innocence asking whether they had made a mistake. I got a sarcastic response, and the guy had clearly google stalked me too...!
Quote from: Bulldog on September 15, 2010, 07:59:14 AM
Although I had to do a lot of multi-tasking before I retired, that's not my thing. I like to zero in and concentrate on those activities I most treasure. At some point when I was a teenager, I switched from classical music to folk rock and progressive rock. In my late 30's I decided to switch back to classical and concentrate on it exclusively. That's just natural for me. So, unlike Gurn, I listen very little to non-classical. "Eclectic" is an alien concept in my world.
I can relate to that. I tend to concentrate on one type of music at a time too...unless it's a listening evening with Mrs. Rock when we roam with free association everywhere (Havergal Brian followed by Joan Baez followed by Hildegard von Bingen followed by the Bangles followed by the Wolf Glen Scene from Freischutz, etc). In high school it was classical and jazz; rock/pop in my early army years; after the deaths of Morrison, Hendrix and Joplin, back to Classical exclusively for five years until I heard Emmylou Harris the first time and went deep into Cosmic American music, followed by several years of punk/new wave and then back to classical in the mid 80s when I bought my first CD player. The last two years have been mainly classical but I'm suddenly feeling the urge to revisit my youth (Janis and the Dead calling me 8) )
Sarge
Quote from: Franco on September 15, 2010, 08:52:35 AM
The numbers would seem to be the amount of dollars spent in each of those periods.
Ah! I'm dense (and was too laszy to add them up myself!)
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 15, 2010, 09:06:17 AM
I can relate to that. I tend to concentrate on one type of music at a time too...unless it's a listening evening with Mrs. Rock when we roam with free association everywhere (Havergal Brian followed by Joan Baez followed by Hildegard von Bingen followed by the Bangles followed by the Wolf Glen Scene from Freischutz, etc). In high school it was classical and jazz; rock/pop in my early army years; after the deaths of Morrison, Hendrix and Joplin, back to Classical exclusively for five years until I heard Emmylou Harris the first time and went deep into Cosmic American music, followed by several years of punk/new wave and then back to classical in the mid 80s when I bought my first CD player. The last two years have been mainly classical but I'm suddenly feeling the urge to revisit my youth (Janis and the Dead calling me 8) )
Sarge
Mrs. Bulldog and I rarely listen to music together. She likes pure folk, world music and tons of Willie Nelson; actually, she doesn't even listen much at all. I find her musical preferences mind-numbing, and she has no liking for classical, although she does attend a concert with me now and then. Fortunately, similar musical tastes have nothing to do with a successful marriage.
Quote from: Bulldog on September 15, 2010, 09:51:14 AM
Fortunately, similar musical tastes have nothing to do with a successful marriage.
That is not always the case. When my son told us of his engagement and some about his fiancee, his mother suggested that he consider the fact that his bride-to-be did not like the music he composed as sufficient reason to consider postponing their nuptials. He declined, and four years later they were divorced.
But all is for the best, she is off in California selling real estate and he, 3 or 4 girlfriends later, has just released his second CD - and could not be happier.
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 15, 2010, 09:06:17 AM
I tend to concentrate on one type of music at a time too...
Same for me. I can become quite obsessively single-minded about the current exploration - whatever it might be. If I'm interested in Handel, I listen to very little else, until Mozart comes along, and then it's goodbye Handel, for now. Then hello Wagner, and goodbye Mozart - and so it goes on.
This quantum jump approach is mirrored in the CD collection. In the classical, there's heaps of Handel, masses of Mozart, oodles of Elgar, and so on - but mere token representations of Tchaikovsky, or Mahler, or Bruckner - because these have never been the subject of one of my 'nothing-else-but' periods.
Lurking underneath the classical collection are the Steeleye Span CDs from my folk-rock periods, and scariest of all, the Dylan collection (which includes all the official releases and a ludicrously large bootleg collection of live performances). And so on ....
Quote from: Franco on September 15, 2010, 10:17:03 AM
That is not always the case. When my son told us of his engagement and some about his fiancee, his mother suggested that he consider the fact that his bride-to-be did not like the music he composed as sufficient reason to consider postponing their nuptials. He declined, and four years later they were divorced.
But all is for the best, she is off in California selling real estate and he, 3 or 4 girlfriends later, has just released his second CD - and could not be happier.
Understood. When one of the partners is a professional composer or performer, the importance of music in a marriage naturally increases.
Quote from: Elgarian on September 15, 2010, 11:30:47 AM
Same for me. I can become quite obsessively single-minded about the current exploration - whatever it might be. If I'm interested in Handel, I listen to very little else, until Mozart comes along, and then it's goodbye Handel, for now. Then hello Wagner, and goodbye Mozart - and so it goes on.
This quantum jump approach is mirrored in the CD collection. In the classical, there's heaps of Handel, masses of Mozart, oodles of Elgar, and so on - but mere token representations of Tchaikovsky, or Mahler, or Bruckner - because these have never been the subject of one of my 'nothing-else-but' periods.
Lurking underneath the classical collection are the Steeleye Span CDs from my folk-rock periods, and scariest of all, the Dylan collection (which includes all the official releases and a ludicrously large bootleg collection of live performances). And so on ....
I know of what you speak. :)
But are there any
Beach Boys discs? Not for the faint of heart.
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 15, 2010, 07:10:53 AM
I wonder what the percentage is. How many is "many"? The non-classical listening thread is the third largest and while the classical listening thread does have six times the posts, we "popular music" fans are still a considerable presence. I have about 6000 CDs total of which approxiamately 2000 are non-classical (jazz, blues, rock, country, alt country, world, R&B, soul, funk, rap, pop). My gut reaction to someone who said they owned a sizable collection but owned no popular music (I'm including jazz here) would be: what a small-minded snob! ;D How can anyone who loves music dismiss so much great music? But neither you nor Gurn strike me as snobs. Quite the opposite. So I'm really puzzled.
Well, I'm similar to
Sarge, i.e. own close to 5000 CDs w/ just over 3000 being classical - the non-classical, a mixture of jazz, blues, country, bluegrass, celtic, & popular music (mainly pre-50-60s singers); and a little 'rock' music from the 60s/70s. But I must say that I've been mainly buying classical discs the last half dozen years - about the same amount of time that I've been a member of this forum! ;D
P.S. I have no LPs or tapes - went 'cold turkey' w/ those formats after buying my first CD player, Christmas time in 1984 - :)
Quote from: Franco on September 15, 2010, 11:39:56 AM
But are there any Beach Boys discs? Not for the faint of heart.
I can still find the spot showing the indentation in the earth where my jaw dropped when I read a blog post of Sandow's implying that Pet Sounds was High Art, je-je-je!
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 15, 2010, 11:48:06 AM
I can still find the spot showing the indentation in the earth where my jaw dropped when I read a blog post of Sandow's implying that Pet Sounds was High Art, je-je-je!
Well, I have been a huge BBs fan, having listened to their music since I was a wee lad - and love
Pet Sounds - but Sandow can take his cultural relativism too far at times - make that, most of the time.
Quote from: Franco on September 15, 2010, 11:39:56 AM
But are there any Beach Boys discs?
Somewhere in the house (I know not where, and am not troubled by the lack of knowledge), there is a copy of
Pet Sounds.
However, if you're going to lead with the Beach Boys, I think I may be able to trump you with Dion and the Belmonts.
Of course, Zappa had always a soft spot for doo-wop, so we might be daring and cite The Moonglows and The Penguins . . . .
I can't think of many CDs I want anymore.
Quote from: MN Dave on September 15, 2010, 11:59:40 AM
I can't think of many CDs I want anymore.
It's just a phase. It'll pass.
He was just laboring with the flu, poor chap.
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 15, 2010, 12:09:23 PM
He was just laboring with the flu, poor chap.
I didn't realise he'd been ill.
Try Dion and the Belmonts, Dave. That'll put a stop to any silly nonsense about convalescing.
Quote from: Elgarian on September 15, 2010, 12:20:14 PM
I didn't realise he'd been ill.
Try Dion and the Belmonts, Dave. That'll put a stop to any silly nonsense about convalescing.
I have plenty of that sorta thing. :)
Quote from: MN Dave on September 15, 2010, 12:32:25 PM
I have plenty of that sorta thing. :)
Dup, dup, woahahahawoh, ....
keep away from Runaround Sue ....
It's such excellent advice for anyone recovering from the flu.
Quote from: Elgarian on September 15, 2010, 12:36:32 PM
Dup, dup, woahahahawoh, .... keep away from Runaround Sue ....
It's such excellent advice for anyone recovering from the flu.
Being a Dylan fan, you must have gone back further into the history of American music.
Quote from: MN Dave on September 15, 2010, 12:39:33 PM
Being a Dylan fan, you must have gone back further into the history of American music.
Not much further than fifties Elvis, I think. I enjoy Bob much more than I enjoy his sources, and while I believe him when he tells me that nobody can sing the blues like Blind Willie McTell, I can't really see that for myself.)
Quote from: Elgarian on September 15, 2010, 12:47:33 PM
Not much further than fifties Elvis, I think. I enjoy Bob much more than I enjoy his sources, and while I believe him when he tells me that nobody can sing the blues like Blind Willie McTell, I can't really see that for myself.)
Bummer.
Quote from: MN Dave on September 15, 2010, 11:59:40 AM
I can't think of many CDs I want anymore.
I said the same thing to myself circa 1995...and here I am, fifteen years later and 3000 CDs richer ;D
Sarge
Quote from: Elgarian on September 15, 2010, 12:47:33 PM
Not much further than fifties Elvis, I think. I enjoy Bob much more than I enjoy his sources, and while I believe him when he tells me that nobody can sing the blues like Blind Willie McTell, I can't really see that for myself.)
Well, impossible to understand the emergence of
Rock & Roll w/o some knowledge & listening experience to those singing & playing in the preceding decades of the early 20th century - :-\
Back in the late 1980s, my son (then 15 or 16 y/o) and I became interested in the blues, particularly the early pioneers and the history; so we took a trip (w/o Susan) to Mississippi - flew into Memphis, rented a car and did one-nighters down to Vicksburg and then up the river to Clarksdale w/ a final 2 nights at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis (which included a visit to Sun Studios & Graceland).
Well, early I bought a cassette tape of
Mississippi John Hurt's 1928 Okeh recordings (has been re-mastered many times now on CD and the latest version is phenomenal) - now, I had heard of this guy but our first listening experience; first mellow voice and guitar licks just blew us away - it sounded like Dylan! When we returned home, I'd play that tape for others and tell them that it was Bob's father - often their was a hesitation - ;D
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Quote from: SonicMan on September 15, 2010, 03:18:43 PM
Well, early I bought a cassette tape of Mississippi John Hurt's 1928 Okeh recordings (has been re-mastered many times now on CD and the latest version is phenomenal) - now, I had heard of this guy but our first listening experience; first mellow voice and guitar licks just blew us away - it sounded like Dylan! When we returned home, I'd play that tape for others and tell them that it was Bob's father - often their was a hesitation - ;D
I don't think MJH sounds much like Dylan but I will say that's one of my favorite recordings--ever.
Quote from: snyprrr on September 15, 2010, 05:52:19 AM
hmm, I notice you say 7000 classical cds. that sounds slightly selective, hmm?? are you leaving other musics out?? how many cds in TOTAL do you have??
(prepare for shocking number)
I'm not sure what the total is, snyprr, but I guess it may look something like this:
7,000 - classical5,000 - jazz3,000 - rock
Quote from: MN Dave on September 15, 2010, 11:59:40 AM
I can't think of many CDs I want anymore.
People always say things like this, but ultimately they give in and acquire yet another CD that they didn't "want." :)
Quote from: MN Dave on September 15, 2010, 11:59:40 AM
I can't think of many CDs I want anymore.
"I can't think of
MANY CDs I want anymore", he says, haha.
Yer not foolin' me! ;) I knows what "not many" means in CDCDCD-speak (hundreds!)!
The only work that I'm interested in acquiring many different versions of is Handel's Messiah. I haven't seen it live before, but I'm gearing up to do exactly just that later this year. People might be aware that he composed about 6 different versions of the work. So far I have the following (all of these are the highlights only):
Two on LP (Marriner & another conductor)
Two on CD (Naxos chamber version & Harnoncourt on Teldec)
One on tape (Sargent - the full shebang overblown version from the 1950's)
The one that I really like is the Naxos. There are a number of performances of this work in November/December, and I am thinking of going to see the chamber version because that's my favourite...
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 15, 2010, 05:45:05 PM
I'm not sure what the total is, snyprr, but I guess it may look something like this:
7,000 - classical
5,000 - jazz
3,000 - rock
Yep, you were completely right snyprrr.
Quote from: SonicMan on September 15, 2010, 03:18:43 PM
Well, impossible to understand the emergence of Rock & Roll w/o some knowledge & listening experience to those singing & playing in the preceding decades of the early 20th century
You're undeniably right, but as a mere listener I find a quite unbridgable gap between the rock&rollers and their predecessors. I appreciate that Bob and Elvis could never have become Bob and Elvis without people like Blind Willie, but still, it's Bob and Elvis I want to listen to.
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 15, 2010, 05:49:22 PM
People always say things like this, but ultimately they give in and acquire yet another CD that they didn't "want." :)
So true. Earlier this year, I bought up pretty much all the Opera Rara Cds I wanted at MDT's sale on the label. So I figured it would be a while before I wanted any more of their CDs. Well, I just noticed I have 7-8 of their works on my wish list!! How did that happen? I have plenty to keep me busy, so I will wait for a good price, but how could that have happened? I went through the entire catalog, work by work and picked up a good dozen recordings!! So despite one's best efforts, it's a losing cause (thank goodness!!)...
Quote from: ukrneal on September 16, 2010, 01:07:50 AM
So true. Earlier this year, I bought up pretty much all the Opera Rara Cds I wanted at MDT's sale on the label. So I figured it would be a while before I wanted any more of their CDs. Well, I just noticed I have 7-8 of their works on my wish list!! How did that happen? I have plenty to keep me busy, so I will wait for a good price, but how could that have happened? I went through the entire catalog, work by work and picked up a good dozen recordings!! So despite one's best efforts, it's a losing cause (thank goodness!!)...
There's the rub. There are so many recordings this past week that have flown under my radar. I just can't get ahead! :D
Log, STarDate 2010, somewhere in the Pleaidean Singularity
Well, I've done it again.
Just when you think you can back your way out, theey come to drag you back in. I have been delicately nursing my previous wounds (reality infringing on my ability to aquire more more MORE! >:D), and backing away from any interests, whilst at the same time shoring up any finalities of the postal service; but, as things go, a few particular sellers at Ebay had been hired by my rivals to do me in by making me bid on a bunch of stuff that God knows I would have had a hard time resisting even on a good day, which, I thought it was.
Kristen Stewart
So the last thing I was just gonna bid on it just to pull the trigger, but I was just going to bid once, and I was sure that the single bidder (who had bid twice) knew what he was doing. So, I could get the thrill of blowin one off without the pain of buying.
But you know that's not how it went, don't you?
I know, I want you to think about it for a while. What was your worst impulse buy? Hmmm?,...h,..ah,...aha,..ha,..haaha,...hahahaahaaaha...
pk, it wasn't that bad. Considering it lists on any Amazon for around $150, at least, $10 wasn't the bank. Except, it kind of was. It was just another line in the sand broken, another wiggling of the toe across the line for the thrill. I am thankful, though, that I can play the 'it was on the "old" list anyway' game, haha.
It's just that this came out of the blue and disrupted the rhythmic flowing decrescendo I had been engineering. Add to this that everything in the pipeline is late, and daddy is oh so hot like a little baked potato, just ready to burst through my own sweetly charred skin to suckle at the teat of disappointment afresh. Black coals.
ok, maybe I overreacted a little. And lost my point. But that was on purpose anyhow.
I keep telling myself, You have all you need, now you just have to put them in order. You have all you need...
ok, now my mouse has stopped working, and I can't post. I'm sure you all are very grateful, though you don't know it yet, haha!,...ah, I can't even put a smiley on, arrgh,...
Did ya hear the one about...
ok,...alt+s,...you suffer after all, haha
EDIT:
ok, it's two days later,...just "fixed" the mouse >:D. Wow,...hoppin mad >:D,...they make the computers 100%, then they disable to 87%, then they make you buy the thing to get it back to 100%.
Nice! >:D
I would like to draw attention to two variants of CDCDCD which have been described recently:
SACDCD = Severe acute CD collecting disease
HDCDCD = Harry´s diffuse CD collecting disease
Whereas the former condition seems to be rather common, only one single case of the latter has been described so far. Dates based upon the actual case seems to indicate that it is a cronic lifelong condition.
Quote from: premont on November 14, 2010, 11:04:30 AM
I would like to draw attention to two variants of CDCDCD which have been described recently:
SACDCD = Severe acute CD collecting disease
HDCDCD = Harry´s diffuse CD collecting disease
Whereas the former condition seems to be rather common, only one single case of the latter has been described so far. Dates based upon the actual case seems to indicate that it is a cronic lifelong condition.
Does the latter have an adjunct for the suffering wives? ;D
Well, well, well,...
Here we are, Dec.31. Be honest, has anybody been sweating out what to buy before the end? I did.
I just didn't feeeeeel like I had GOTTEN everything that I NEEDED, but, alas, I could not find anything I WANTED. But, the compulsion was upon me.
Mmm, very bad place to be in, when CDCDCD comes a'knocking, but you just don't have the ummph for it.
Yea, so I opened up a vein and spent the money. $35 for two cds.
No, I don't feel any better.
I think I'm depressed because I don't feel like buying a billion cds in the coming year. Or, everything that's left on The List is currently OOP or ridiculously priced.
I hate you all. :'( waah
Seems you currently buy CDs just to feel good, not because you want them. That means the problem lies somewhere else. Try to focus on that. :)
Not in any way judging you BTW - I've been there myself... :-\
Q
I passed 1,000 discs and lps in the last couple weeks in just about three years of listening so I probably must admit I have symptoms. At least half of that comes from Brilliant's big box sets so there are blocks of lieder cds which I have not listened to. Also, some vocal works and operas that I don't have libretto to yet. But the more I read these boards the more I want to hear. Just got a big batch of Ives and Bartok this week. It's almost like crack but no one's getting hurt, right?
Quote from: OzRadio on December 31, 2010, 04:16:38 AM
I passed 1,000 discs and lps in the last couple weeks in just about three years of listening so I probably must admit I have symptoms. At least half of that comes from Brilliant's big box sets so there are blocks of lieder cds which I have not listened to. Also, some vocal works and operas that I don't have libretto to yet. But the more I read these boards the more I want to hear. Just got a big batch of Ives and Bartok this week. It's almost like crack but no one's getting hurt, right?
Wow. A disc a day? Soon your collecting interests may shift to quality rather than quantity. And through The Web there are many resources that allow you to hear works at modest expense and without having to acquire CDs that you might hear only once (or never at all!). Naxos subscription service, for instance.
Of course you might be wealthy, in which case the expense is a trifle to you and your purchases help a struggling industry. If so, then please keep it up! And buy lots of stuff from the smaller specialty outfits like Bridge and Channel Classics to keep them in business!
This past year I doubt I've purchased more than two dozen titles--probably fewer than twenty. I might still be compulsive (just popped for MAK's Tafelmusik seconds after seeing the reference on another thread), but it helps to have almost no disposable income, thanks to the economy's contraction. ;)
Quote from: OzRadio on December 31, 2010, 04:16:38 AM
I passed 1,000 discs and lps in the last couple weeks in just about three years of listening so I probably must admit I have symptoms. At least half of that comes from Brilliant's big box sets so there are blocks of lieder cds which I have not listened to. Also, some vocal works and operas that I don't have libretto to yet. But the more I read these boards the more I want to hear. Just got a big batch of Ives and Bartok this week. It's almost like crack but no one's getting hurt, right?
Welcome. You're in the right place. Coffee's in the back. Meeting starts in five minutes! ;)
Quote from: Que on December 31, 2010, 03:53:50 AM
Seems you currently buy CDs just to feel good, not because you want them. That means the problem lies somewhere else. Try to focus on that. :)
Not in any way judging you BTW - I've been there myself... :-\
Q
Lack of feminine attention!!! ;)
Quote from: snyprrr on January 01, 2011, 06:47:28 AM
Lack of feminine attention!!! ;)
Sounds like a good New year's resolution. ;)
Q
Quote from: Que on January 01, 2011, 06:56:51 AM
Sounds like a good New year's resolution. ;)
Q
Well ???,...I mean ::),... I'm resolved to get MORE female attention!
The good kind, I mean. ;)
Haven't bought a single CD all year! What about you?
Guilty... Yesterday, Schubert and Mozart on fortepiano. :-[
Quote from: erato on January 03, 2011, 09:16:18 AM
Haven't bought a single CD all year! What about you?
I've been bad. I bought three CDs worth of Simpson string quartets yesterday >:D
Sarge
I'm still a good boy but I feel a breakdown approaching. Any more naughties out there?
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 03, 2011, 09:22:21 AM
I've been bad. I bought three CDs worth of Simpson string quartets yesterday >:D
Hyperion "please buy me" offerings?
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 03, 2011, 09:22:21 AM
I've been bad. I bought three CDs worth of Simpson string quartets yesterday >:D
Sarge
Ohhh,...you ARE bad!!! ;D mm mm mm
Quote from: erato on January 03, 2011, 09:16:18 AM
Haven't bought a single CD all year! What about you?
haha, you should have seen me on the 31st, haha
Noooo,... haha, I knew this was coming. I see all y'all are just as CDCDCD as me. Yes, I've been a very, very good boy so far. And, I have tricked myself, like a neutered dog, so I don't even remember if there was anyth....
oh :'(,... gulp,... I,...I think,... I think it's happening :o
no,...back,...no,... NO :-\NOOOOOOOOOOOO
::),... no, I'm ok so far, but yes, IT is lurking out there, isn't it? Waiting,... waiting,... for YOU! :o
ok people, the first meeting of the year of CDCDCD will now come to order
Let me share my experience, strength, and hope for the Newcomber, who wearily has trudged into this Sacred Place of Healing from, more likely, a severe bout of Holiday CD Spending,... on THEMSELVES!!!
Oh you selfish bastards! :-* >:D
We already have evidence that some Members here have already Relapsed so soon after, probably, making vows not to buy a cd from, what? 40 days? ::) Three months? A week?
You couldn't make it a week? >:( uh, I'm disgusted! ;D
Thankfully, I have learned to shop BEFORE Dec.31, so that, like today, I will get something in the mail, that my greedy, ravaged fingers can tear open like a pack of ravening hyenas. Oh!,... that feeling,...mmmm,....oh yes,....oh,....oh yessss, yes YESSSSSS!!!!!!
???
(smoking)
ok, as I was saying,... as I'm expecting stuff in the mail, it will give me the time I need to give me my next strategy om how to deal with The Pangs,... when,...and if they come.
(looks around nervously)
shhh,... did you hear that ??????
This year I'm going to try and buy less CDs. It's hard for someone with my condition, but I need to seriously back off of it for awhile or at least until I get my tax return. :D
Quote from: Scarpia on January 03, 2011, 12:20:17 PM
Hyperion "please buy me" offerings?
Two of the CDs, yes, from Hyperion. The third from an amazon seller.
Sarge
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 03, 2011, 07:33:32 PM
This year I'm going to try and buy less CDs. It's hard for someone with my condition, but I need to seriously back off of it for awhile or at least until I get my tax return. :D
::) ::) ::)
;D ;D ;D
My name is Gurn, and I am a disk-a-holic.... :(
OK, well I have only bought 3 umm, 4 oh wait, 7 so far this year, and none since the 2nd, and look, it's already the 4th! I need help, it's true... :'(
8)
Gurn, when you wake up, pledge that you won't make any purchases before noon. Then when noon comes, and you see that you've gone all morning without making a purchase . . . pledge that you won't make any purchases before six o'clock. Then when six o'clock comes, and you see that you've gone all morning and all afternoon without making a purchase . . . pledge that you won't make any purchases that evening.
Baby steps, Gurn!
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 04, 2011, 10:02:14 AM
My name is Gurn, and I am a disk-a-holic.... :(
OK, well I have only bought 3 umm, 4 oh wait, 7 so far this year, and none since the 2nd, and look, it's already the 4th! I need help, it's true... :'(
8)
Oh Gurn. :-X You're gonna get an abscess.
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 04, 2011, 10:06:17 AM
Gurn, when you wake up, pledge that you won't make any purchases before noon. Then when noon comes, and you see that you've gone all morning without making a purchase . . . pledge that you won't make any purchases before six o'clock. Then when six o'clock comes, and you see that you've gone all morning and all afternoon without making a purchase . . . pledge that you won't make any purchases that evening.
Baby steps, Gurn!
Oh, it sounds so simple, Karl.... :-\
Quote from: snyprrr on January 04, 2011, 10:08:12 AM
Oh Gurn. :-X You're gonna get an abscess.
Gonna get? When this bastard pops, it'll be ugly! :o :o
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 04, 2011, 10:13:27 AM
Oh, it sounds so simple, Karl.... :-\
Gurn, where the will must be exercised athwart our inclinations, there's nothing simple about it at all, at all.
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 04, 2011, 10:13:27 AM
Oh, it sounds so simple, Karl.... :-\
Gonna get? When this bastard pops, it'll be ugly! :o :o
8)
1) Make a list of all the COMPLETED parts of your 'project'.
2) Separate different 'projects' into 'blocks'. For therapy, I suggest you put these blocks in piles on the floor, as many piles as you need to make sense of the blocks.
3) Separate also orchestral, chamber, and so forth, and list all COMPLETED parts.
4) Put 'fake', empty jewel boxes in the places where the ones you 'need' will go (when you get to them), so you CAN see what your Final Masterpiece will look like without having to literally HAVE all the cds at once.
5) Make sure to buy things you don't want, but NEED. If some frivolous thing will complete an entire block of stuff, get it, so you can sleep at night and spend more time 'plotting' and less time actually buying.
6) Even when binging, ALWAYS get some things you don't want, but keep putting off.
7) Or, somehow manage to convince yourself you don't need it. It has actually worked for me. Of course, listening to samples has been a boon.
8) Don't torture yourself over things that are outrageously expensive. Set a per-cd limit on how much you would spend. I won't spend $60 on one cd anymore.
9) Buy used.
10) Give yourself a break. Read Ecclesiastes. Get some sleep.
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 04, 2011, 10:02:14 AM
My name is Gurn, and I am a disk-a-holic.... :(
OK, well I have only bought 3 umm, 4 oh wait, 7 so far this year, and none since the 2nd, and look, it's already the 4th! I need help, it's true... :'(
8)
I don't even know if disk-a-holic could be applied to me, I have bought more than 600 CD'S in 2010, and I am very much afraid, that 2011 will generate even more.
A resolution to buy no more meets with a lot of resistance, that comes from within, and seems to lead a totally separate life.
Quote from: Harry on January 04, 2011, 11:17:58 PM
I don't even know if disk-a-holic could be applied to me, I have bought more than 600 CD'S in 2010, and I am very much afraid, that 2011 will generate even more.
A resolution to buy no more meets with a lot of resistance, that comes from within, and seems to lead a totally separate life.
box-a-holic? ;D
Quote from: snyprrr on January 04, 2011, 09:53:48 PM
8) Don't torture yourself over things that are outrageously expensive. Set a per-cd limit on how much you would spend. I won't spend $60 on one cd anymore.
I suppose $35 (plus shipping and handling from Taiwan) for the
Seven Last Words played by the Festetics, it would be acceptable, Dr. snyprrr? :-\
I'm still a 2011 virgin, though these arrived yesterday, they were ordered and sent in 2010:
(http://www.mdt.co.uk/public/pictures/products/standard/4778668.jpg)
(http://www.mdt.co.uk/public/pictures/products/standard/7774972.jpg)
I'm saving money for what may be a big, bad breakdown, you will know more in a week.
Quote from: erato on January 05, 2011, 01:43:05 AM
I'm saving money for what may be a big, bad breakdown, you will know more in a week.
Abeille Musique? :)
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on January 05, 2011, 02:01:57 AM
Abeille Musique? :)
Yes, the sale starts at 12 January, for all concerned! I am saving my pennies.
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on January 05, 2011, 02:01:57 AM
Abeille Musique? :)
I ordered my Simpson symphony set from an Amazon Marketplace reseller called FabulousCD, but when it shipped, the invoice came from Abeille Musique. They work in mysterious ways. Anyway, preparing, in case the insanity is anything like last year.
Quote from: Harry on January 05, 2011, 03:05:48 AM
Yes, the sale starts at 12 January, for all concerned! I am saving my pennies.
Great news! Although slightly disturbing...
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on January 05, 2011, 06:48:27 AM
Great news! Although slightly disturbing...
Nah, if you see what has been released in 2010, it will not be that much as 2009, I think I ordered then over 300 CD'S with them ;D
I expect it to be lower this year
Quote from: Scarpia on January 05, 2011, 06:45:21 AM
I ordered my Simpson symphony set from an Amazon Marketplace reseller called FabulousCD, but when it shipped, the invoice came from Abeille Musique. They work in mysterious ways. Anyway, preparing, in case the insanity is anything like last year.
It's curious, one week ago I almost ordered one disc from the same AMP seller. It was the Haydn Op. 9 by the Festetics, recorded on Hungaroton ten years before their second recording of the same opus on Arcana.
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on January 05, 2011, 12:09:06 AM
I suppose $35 (plus shipping and handling from Taiwan) for the Seven Last Words played by the Festetics, it would be acceptable, Dr. snyprrr? :-\
Hmmm, let me check the calculations...
Pretending that shipping from Taiwan is at least the same as Germany ::), let's say that brings the initial cost to $27.
WE DO NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING IN OUR CALCULATIONS!
If we then pretend that we paid taxes on it, that brings the initial cost to @$24.50.
$24.50 isn't to far from my 'magic number' of $19.99, the standard price for imports in 1993. This number isn't a 'limit', but more of a guidestone for proper accounting.
Let me ask you: what was your sweat/hyperventilation ratio as you were going through the process of ordering this cd? Is this at the low end or high end of your limit?
Plus, you DO get extra points for ordering from Taiwan (huh?), so, go ahead and shave another 2.5% from the initial cost, and pat yourself on the back.
For the rest of the class, let me offer Antoine here as an example of risky behaviour that has payed off. I probably can't recommend this kind of ordering for everybody, but you have shown here that you know how to take a risk without totally going overboard. Had it been $65, I would have rung the Warning Bell.
I fear Gurn hasn't learned what you have. Would you like to be his Sponsor?
I have one cd out the for @37.50 on amazon, but simply cannot justify the cost. German amazon has it for 15eu,... and here is an important stipulation,... GERMAN SHIPPING DOES COUNT AS INITIAL COST!!! So, this cd would be 15eu + 12-14eu, so, even that isn't really worth it. Oy!
CDCDCD is a disease! (as we can see from Gurn's twitching) These 'suggestions' are only there for YOUR sanity!! I am here, ready to take you into my bosom, should you come weeping. Come here baby, tell it to momma...
Quote from: Harry on January 05, 2011, 03:05:48 AM
Yes, the sale starts at 12 January, for all concerned! I am saving my pennies.
JUST SAY NO! :'(
Quote from: snyprrr on January 05, 2011, 07:32:38 AM
Hmmm, let me check the calculations...
Pretending that shipping from Taiwan is at least the same as Germany ::), let's say that brings the initial cost to $27.
WE DO NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING IN OUR CALCULATIONS!
If we then pretend that we paid taxes on it, that brings the initial cost to @$24.50.
$24.50 isn't to far from my 'magic number' of $19.99, the standard price for imports in 1993. This number isn't a 'limit', but more of a guidestone for proper accounting.
Let me ask you: what was your sweat/hyperventilation ratio as you were going through the process of ordering this cd? Is this at the low end or high end of your limit?
Plus, you DO get extra points for ordering from Taiwan (huh?), so, go ahead and shave another 2.5% from the initial cost, and pat yourself on the back.
For the rest of the class, let me offer Antoine here as an example of risky behaviour that has payed off. I probably can't recommend this kind of ordering for everybody, but you have shown here that you know how to take a risk without totally going overboard. Had it been $65, I would have rung the Warning Bell.
I fear Gurn hasn't learned what you have. Would you like to be his Sponsor?
I have one cd out the for @37.50 on amazon, but simply cannot justify the cost. German amazon has it for 15eu,... and here is an important stipulation,... GERMAN SHIPPING DOES COUNT AS INITIAL COST!!! So, this cd would be 15eu + 12-14eu, so, even that isn't really worth it. Oy!
CDCDCD is a disease! (as we can see from Gurn's twitching) These 'suggestions' are only there for YOUR sanity!! I am here, ready to take you into my bosom, should you come weeping. Come here baby, tell it to momma...
You see Gurn's twitching? . . .
Abielle Musique?
Do you see how they stand on their corners, alluring the innocent young man? Come, they say, look at my wares! See how I have all these sweet bargains for you.
Run! Run away!! They only want your money. They don't love you. You need to settle down, with ONE seller that you trust. Don't play the field like this, hopping from one sale to another, and then feeling empty at the end of the day.
Look,...there goes one now...
Quote from: snyprrr on January 05, 2011, 07:34:49 AM
JUST SAY NO! :'(
Are you mad I will not, classical music is my life.... ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 05, 2011, 07:35:23 AM
You see Gurn's twitching? . . .
"I behold your Order from afar".
And you Karl,... I sense you scheming for a major cash dump here shortly, no? Or, are you in denial? You know you're going to do it.
Do it!
Do it!
Do it!
ok, that was just a little fake egging, just to see how weak you are...
Karl?
Karl?
Where'd he go? ???
Oh, and the $850 car repair bill arrived today! ;D
Quote from: snyprrr on January 05, 2011, 07:41:42 AM
"I behold your Order from afar".
And you Karl,... I sense you scheming for a major cash dump here shortly, no? Or, are you in denial? You know you're going to do it.
I'm letting Santa this Amazon gift card carry the load . . . .
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 05, 2011, 08:08:09 AM
I'm letting Santa this Amazon gift card carry the load . . . .
ok, everyone....
Karl has picked up what's known as an ENABLER!!!! These are loved ones who feel sorry for our degeneration, but are unwilling to make a clear intervention, and so they, through their misguided love, actually make the situation worse by lulling us into a false sense of security through the means of gift cards and such.
I guarantee you will spend MORE than the gift card, not less! I still have about $.15 on this Borders card,... would you believe the convesation going on in my head? ::)
How many people are we going to draw into our web of unmanageability? Oh, the humanity. :'(
Quote from: snyprrr on January 05, 2011, 08:15:19 AM
I guarantee you will spend MORE than the gift card, not less!
So far, only $2.18 more . . . .
Of course, back in November I ordered a Scarlatti box which they're waiting to be back in stock. That will be a bit of a pinch, though considerably less than full pinch.
Poor Karl. And he doesn't even realize, or won't admit it to himself... :'(
8)
I can quit any time . . . .
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 05, 2011, 08:21:37 AM
I can quit any time . . . .
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Just keep telling yourself that. ADDICT! >:D
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 05, 2011, 08:20:44 AM
Poor Karl. And he doesn't even realize, or won't admit it to himself... :'(
8)
Yes, denial's not a river in Egypt. :'(
Well, gents . . . I succeeded in today's resolve not to buy anything before noon.
And I am true to my current resolve not to buy anything before six o'clock.
Join me? : )
Quote from: erato on January 05, 2011, 01:43:05 AM
I'm still a 2011 virgin, though these arrived yesterday, they were ordered and sent in 2010:
(http://www.mdt.co.uk/public/pictures/products/standard/4778668.jpg)
(http://www.mdt.co.uk/public/pictures/products/standard/7774972.jpg)
I'm saving money for what may be a big, bad breakdown, you will know more in a week.
Let me know what you think of the Panufnik CD as through incredible self-restraint I haven't yet ordered it.
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on January 05, 2011, 02:01:57 AM
Abeille Musique? :)
Quote from: Harry on January 05, 2011, 03:05:48 AM
Yes, the sale starts at 12 January, for all concerned! I am saving my pennies.
Noticed that as well... ;D Could anyone remind me the number of items that need to be ordered to get rid of Abeille's ri-di-cu-lous shipping costs? :o
Q
Can anyone explain to me why often on Amazon Marketplace a second hand copy of a disc costs more than a new one; sometimes strataspherically so?
Mike
Quote from: Que on January 05, 2011, 10:33:19 AM
Noticed that as well... ;D Could anyone remind me the number of items that need to be ordered to get rid of Abeille's ri-di-cu-lous shipping costs? :o
Q
Spending over 50 euro, will be send without shipping cost, I am told.
Quote from: knight on January 05, 2011, 10:44:57 AM
Can anyone explain to me why often on Amazon Marketplace a second hand copy of a disc costs more than a new one; sometimes strataspherically so?
We've been over this ground before. I have a theory. One factor is that there is no charge from Amazon for listing, so there nothing is lost if it fails to sell. But one thing I noticed is that if you follow a link to a marketplace seller you can find yourself in that seller's "store" where you only see items listed for sale by that particular seller. You might then stumble on a disc you desperately want and buy it for a high price, not realizing that you would see it much more cheaply priced if you searched all of Amazon, and not just that one seller.
Quote from: knight on January 05, 2011, 10:44:57 AM
Can anyone explain to me why often on Amazon Marketplace a second hand copy of a disc costs more than a new one; sometimes strataspherically so?
Mike
I have discussed this with my fellows, and we have decided that it is a thrust at the future, when all the cheap, new disks are sold out, then all that will remain are the expensive alternatives. They don't want to sell them now anyway, but if someone is stupid enough to take them up on it at that price, then so be it. I have actually written to 3 or 4 of those vendors (any_book and Woody's, for two), asking what their business model can possibly be. Unfortunately they refused to answer.
Let's see, I can buy this brand new, still in the wrapper for $5.35, or I can buy this copy, "used, very good" for $58.50. Hmmm.... Wow, can't decide! :-\ ::) :D
8)
OK, thanks....playing the futures can be the only logical reason I guess. We have established that some people have no sense and I guess they hope that some swim by.
Mike
ok,... see,... this is how it works....
I did just make a purchase, but it was on Ebay, which is different, as you all know. You can't fight time and availability, right?
It was,... and I clarify this,... ONLY (not a word we CDCDCDs are really allowed to use) $5. Now consider that everywhere else in the world, this cd is going for $70-140, and, I'm sure you can see that this 'purchase' isn't really a purchase at all, but an investment, which doesn't generally fall under the perview of CDCDCD.
Quote from: snyprrr on January 05, 2011, 11:04:46 AM
ok,... see,... this is how it works....
I did just make a purchase, but it was on Ebay, which is different, as you all know. You can't fight time and availability, right?
It was,... and I clarify this,... ONLY (not a word we CDCDCDs are really allowed to use) $5. Now consider that everywhere else in the world, this cd is going for $70-140, and, I'm sure you can see that this 'purchase' isn't really a purchase at all, but an investment, which doesn't generally fall under the perview of CDCDCD.
CD arbitrage?
Quote from: Scarpia on January 05, 2011, 11:05:53 AM
CD arbitrage?
We have lawyers for dem dere tings, doncha knoo!
mmm, as you can see, this is not going well. One of our clien,... I mean, patients, Karl, has locked himself in his room, and we can hear strange chanting, and what sounds like writing on the walls.
He's not in there with his CC#, is he? :o
Quote from: Harry on January 05, 2011, 10:45:12 AM
Spending over 50 euro, will be send without shipping cost, I am told.
Ah non, pas exactement.... ;) free shipping for over €55 is for France.
The answer is 16 items - see below. That deterred me last year, and I have been regretting that for the rest of the year... :-\ :'( I'm determined to get it right this time around. ;D
We can do it, Harry! :o ;D
QuoteFrais de port étranger
Pour l'étranger, les prix annoncés seront automatiquement réduits du montant de la TVA (sauf Union Européenne conformément à la loi communautaire) au moment de la commande. Les frais de port pour l'étranger se calculeront automatiquement au cours de votre commande de la manière suivante :
pour 1 à 3 articles : 9,90 Euros (64,94 FF)
pour 4 à 7 articles : 18,30 Euros (120,04 FF)
pour 8 à 15 articles : 28,20 Euros (184,98 FF)
au-delà de 15 articles : port offert par Abeille Musique.
Les frais de port ou la gratuité de frais de port se calculent automatiquement au cours de votre commande.
Quote from: Que on January 05, 2011, 12:34:33 PM
Ah non, pas exactement.... ;) free shipping for over €55 is for France.
The answer is 16 items - see below. That deterred me last year, and I have been regretting that for the rest of the year... :-\ :'( I'm determined to get it right this time around. ;D
We can do it, Harry! :o ;D
Yes, but what about to USA? :-\
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 05, 2011, 12:38:57 PM
Yes, but what about to USA? :-\
8)
If we take their word for it than that offer applies to shipping to the USA as well. And because you're outside of the EU they even deduct the VAT. At least according to the quote above.
Q
Quote from: Que on January 05, 2011, 12:42:23 PM
If we take their word for it than that offer applies to shipping to the USA as well. And because you're outside of the EU they even deduct the VAT. At least according to the quote above.
Q
Hmm, that would be great. I can buy 16 disks on sale, no VAT free shipping... AAAArrrgghhh....
8)
Quote from: Que on January 05, 2011, 12:34:33 PM
Ah non, pas exactement.... ;) free shipping for over €55 is for France.
The answer is 16 items - see below. That deterred me last year, and I have been regretting that for the rest of the year... :-\ :'( I'm determined to get it right this time around. ;D
We can do it, Harry! :o ;D
Yes we can! ;D
I gotta admit, you guys are spreadin' tha feva!!! :-*
I wonder how many more are now wondering why they've spent all day 'looking'?
Still, I FEEL good! :D Don't feel that tingle (too bad) of BUY BUY BUY. (knuckles dragging on floor)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 05, 2011, 12:57:13 PM
Hmm, that would be great. I can buy 16 disks on sale, no VAT free shipping... AAAArrrgghhh....
8)
Let me spread my wisdom. 8) This assumes the situation is the same as last year:
1. VAT is dedcuted
2. No Shipping cost to US with more than 15 items of purchase.
3. Here's the new stuff: You used to acquire points with your purchases that could be used for future purchases. I forget quite how it worked, although they expired after six months. So if you think you can acquire 30 plus items (and you have no intention of buying more later in the year), it actually pays to split the orders into two so that you can apply the points to the second purchase and get an additional purchase. To take maximum advantage of this, first order should have more expensive items (although I have not really considered getting past the EUR 400 threshold, so you may need to recalculate after that).
#3 assumes that the system hasn't changed. I have not had any time to investigate, but that was how it worked last year.
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 05, 2011, 12:57:13 PM
Hmm, that would be great. I can buy 16 disks on sale, no VAT free shipping... AAAArrrgghhh....
8)
Yes
Gurn, and just think of all those lovely, rare & exotic European labels they have... 8) ;D (Have a look
HERE (http://www.abeillemusique.com/labels.php)).
Happy hunting to all! :) >:D
Q
Quote from: vandermolen on January 05, 2011, 10:17:43 AM
Let me know what you think of the Panufnik CD as through incredible self-restraint I haven't yet ordered it.
Broke again?
Have only listened once, on low level and quite inattentively; will come back on it.
Quote from: erato on January 06, 2011, 01:52:42 AM
Broke again?
Have only listened once, on low level and quite inattentively; will come back on it.
Yes, you got it in one - 'broke again' :D
I admit I can feel a tug of war going on in me. Gulp. Thankfully there is no way of acting out on my impulses. Whew.
So don't even deny that you are all BUYING,... AND SEEKING THE WAYS AND MEANS TO BUY MORE!!!!
Sign me,
Sick & Tired of Bein' Sick & Tired! ;) ::) :-*
C'mon,... tell me all about it.
Quote from: snyprrr on January 13, 2011, 09:54:42 AM
... AND SEEKING THE WAYS AND MEANS TO BUY MORE!!!!
I destroyed two pieces of plastic this very morning!
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 13, 2011, 10:49:42 AM
I destroyed two pieces of plastic this very morning!
SsssssnnnooooOORRTTT!!! :-\
Hey man,.. it's Dave,...
knock knock knock
ok, so there IS this one cd, and it seems to be out of print, but it shouldn't be (there are a few overtly priced copies out there), so I call the company, and they say, Yes, we have ONE copy left on the shelf,... we'll sell it to you for $30!!! Ahhhh,... so,... we end up talking,... but now I'm obsessing on this cd, which wasn't all that important to me, but now is like some fairy princess I must rescue,... oy, CDCDCD can be a boitch!
Well, it's like this:
This one cd (well call it D6) that's been on The List, well, it's between $100-200 anywhere you go. So, I go to the website, and I'm looking, and it appears that I can still get it from them.
Ok, hey,... it's only $14.99 plus shipping. Nawwww, let's just call them and make sure.
So I call them, and yes!, they say they have ONE copy left on the warehouse shelf (1998 issue)! So I'mk like, well siiiign me up!, and she says, it's $30!!! :o,... and, after a minute of wtf I figure she can charge what she wants,... sooo,... I had to go hustle some money and order the last cd of this quite classic avant cd.
I'll admit it's all quite typical of the CDCDCD that one must jump through these hoops, and sacrifice actual food for our vanity!
So, anyhow, in a way, you can't really say that I've bought anything yet since this was Emergency Retrieval and not just a purchase of an Available Title. Well, you decide for yourself! ;)
Other than that, I did buy a $1.49 cd.
Quote from: snyprrr on January 24, 2011, 06:47:06 PM
Well, it's like this:
This one cd (well call it D6) that's been on The List, well, it's between $100-200 anywhere you go. So, I go to the website, and I'm looking, and it appears that I can still get it from them.
Ok, hey,... it's only $14.99 plus shipping. Nawwww, let's just call them and make sure.
So I call them, and yes!, they say they have ONE copy left on the warehouse shelf (1998 issue)! So I'mk like, well siiiign me up!, and she says, it's $30!!! :o,... and, after a minute of wtf I figure she can charge what she wants,... sooo,... I had to go hustle some money and order the last cd of this quite classic avant cd.
I'll admit it's all quite typical of the CDCDCD that one must jump through these hoops, and sacrifice actual food for our vanity!
So, anyhow, in a way, you can't really say that I've bought anything yet since this was Emergency Retrieval and not just a purchase of an Available Title. Well, you decide for yourself! ;)
Other than that, I did buy a $1.49 cd.
I think you need an intervention! ;) Of course, the other thing you could do is write a world famous best seller about your struggles with addiction... 8)
Quote from: ukrneal on January 25, 2011, 02:31:19 AM
I think you need an intervention! ;) Of course, the other thing you could do is write a world famous best seller about your struggles with addiction... 8)
A Million Little Piec,...er,...CDS
"Dude,...I'll give you Mahler 8 for that Igor Box,...duuuude!!!!"
btw- I just got paid. ::) oy vey!
They're telling me I have more money in the bank than I should.
Is that EVER a good thing?
ayyyy...
I'm in a full blown CDCDCD Episode.
ayyyy...
Never underestimate the power of not getting what you want, WHEN you want it, to send you into a spiral of depravity.
ayyyy...
Plus, I'm ordering everything from overseas, so, haha, I feel like Herbert Lom in the Pink Panther movies.
It's almost April.
...ok, that one I technically got in December. And, the other one, that one also I 'bought' in December.
The two Stravinsky 2fers, and the Avant Piano disc,... three purchases???? :o since January???? :o
Either I'm very ill, or,... gulp,... I'm 'there'. :o :o (cue: Scary Orchestra Hit)
I'm not even really excited to hear anything. :o :o
I might just,... gasp,... listen to something I've got,... oh no!,.... maybe something I DON'T like!! :o :o
Lately, I've heard some really nice music I didn't even know I had. ...hmmm...
It's almost April.
...ok, that one I technically got in December. And, the other one, that one also I 'bought' in December.
The two Stravinsky 2fers, and the Avant Piano disc,... three purchases???? :o since January???? :o
Either I'm very ill, or,... gulp,... I'm 'there'. :o :o (cue: Scary Orchestra Hit)
I'm not even really excited to hear anything. :o :o
I might just,... gasp,... listen to something I've got,... oh no!,.... maybe something I DON'T like!! :o :o
Lately, I've heard some really nice music I didn't even know I had. ...hmmm...
Quote from: snyprrr on March 23, 2011, 05:38:10 AM
I'm not even really excited to hear anything. :o :o
Now that's really awful.
Quote from: snyprrr on March 23, 2011, 05:38:10 AM
I'm not even really excited to hear anything. :o :o
That reminds me of an old saying I heard:
"The best way to give up cigarettes is to stop smoking."
So translated into your situation:
"The best way to stop buying CD's is to...now wait for it...stop buying CD's!!!"
I can sympathise, I feel quite a bit of classical music overload at the moment, although I have never been as big a collector in the league of some of the members here...
snypps can stop any time . . . .
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 23, 2011, 06:27:01 AM
Now that's really awful.
Well, I did it.
In one fell swoop, I got Mozart PTs and PQ4ts, Mendelssohn PTs, Schubert PTs, Brahms PTs, and Brahms PQ4ts,... aaand a Ginastera disc. I don't think there's more, but, you know how things go when the fur starts to fly! 8)
But seriously, most of these things were under $5, so, I actually got a good chunk of Romantic Chamber Music for cheap. In all, 10 discs for $50. That's pretty good if you ask me.
And, can you really consider only versions of WarHorses a CDCDCD problem? I though not! Everrryone needs to have these,...rrrright!?! :-*
So, I did nothing wrong...
...right? ???
Quote from: snyprrr on May 17, 2011, 11:57:43 AM
So, I did nothing wrong...
...right? ???
If you enjoy the cds, snips then you did right. If you don't like them, then mail them to me and I will absolve you of your cdcdcd sins. 0:)
:D
What I need is a CD indulgence. At some cost, preferably nominal, I could purchase freedom from guilt for the CDs I buy in the future!
"Oh, what pleasures!" (Handel, Alexander Balus)
Quote from: haydnfan on May 17, 2011, 12:00:45 PM
If you enjoy the cds, snips then you did right. If you don't like them, then mail them to me and I will absolve you of your cdcdcd sins. 0:)
:D
Je-je-je!!!
I've inadvertently gone four weeks without buying a CD. Wasn't even trying. This is a good start. :)
Quote from: Brian on May 18, 2011, 02:08:10 PM
I've inadvertently gone four weeks without buying a CD. Wasn't even trying. This is a good start. :)
You've been buying digital downloads instead? ;)
I think the only CD I've bought all year was Andy's CD. It was worth it, though.
I will eventually buy that one recording of Brahms' Paganini Variations, but it's just so hard to part with $20 (even though I have a decent amount of money saved up).
It may be wrong, but youtube is my friend... :D
Quote from: Greg on May 18, 2011, 02:53:00 PM
I think the only CD I've bought all year was Andy's CD. It was worth it, though.
I will eventually buy that one recording of Brahms' Paganini Variations, but it's just so hard to part with $20 (even though I have a decent amount of money saved up).
It may be wrong, but youtube is my friend... :D
YouTube has changed the game, fo sho!!
No longer to I have to try to get the shrink wrap off in one piece so I can glue it back on if needed!!
Would owning 12 complete recordings of all 32 beethoven piano sonatas - and craving more
qualify for a diagnosis of CDCDCD
- OR perhaps owning 117 recordings of lute music - and still have a nagging concern that my collection
is incomplete
Quote from: spooky on May 19, 2011, 08:38:43 AM
Would owning 12 complete recordings of all 32 beethoven piano sonatas - and craving more
qualify for a diagnosis of CDCDCD
- OR perhaps owning 117 recordings of lute music - and still have a nagging concern that my collection
is incomplete
^ THIS!!! :o
YES! Emphatically, I have been there!! Welcome Home, this Thread's 4U!!
The Beethoven, however, is totally understandable. ;) ;D :-* haha
No music purchased since April 14 0:)
Quote from: Brian on June 07, 2011, 12:54:24 AM
No music purchased since April 14 0:)
You haaaave been looking at bit pale lately! ;)
What condition is your condition in?
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 08, 2011, 06:57:05 AM
What condition is your condition in?
I'm sure Brian is Used-- Like New, I'm Used-- Very Good... you on the other sorry to say are Used-- Acceptable! :D >:D
Quote from: DavidW on June 08, 2011, 06:58:16 AM
I'm sure Brian is Used-- Like New, I'm Used-- Very Good... you on the other sorry to say are Used-- Acceptable! :D >:D
;)
I've been on a slight spree here. I have, I believe, been pretty good, getting a lot of cds for very cheap,... and things that are Repertoire, so to speak,....
seriously, I think I'm getting to a certain End here,... I have so much enough to study, and I am very very pleased with what I already have, as a base, and I could theoretically just study what I have, with very minimal expansion.
we'll see
I have let down my friend Erato by saying that I wasn't going to buy another recording until September, but, man, I lost this battle. My CDCDCD kicked in. :-[ Hopefully, Langgaard's Antikrist will be my last purchase until September. :-\
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 08, 2011, 06:57:05 AM
What condition is your condition in?
hmmm,... haven't heard of Karl's progress. Perhaps Karl is in a relapse? Very quiet on the nom-nomming there Karl,... what's going on?
The first step is admitting that I have a problem... I don't have a problem!! ;D
I'll just eat some of these dried out cookies in the back and head out the door before the meeting is even over... think I'll buy some more cds on the way home... but I don't have a problem!!! ;D ;D
Quote from: DavidW on June 15, 2011, 04:55:44 AM
The first step is admitting that I have a problem... I don't have a problem!! ;D
I'll just eat some of these dried out cookies in the back and head out the door before the meeting is even over... think I'll buy some more cds on the way home... but I don't have a problem!!! ;D ;D
You have a worthy record store on the way home? hmmm...
Depending on one's condition (and the condition the condition is in), the worthiness of the record store may not signify, je-je-je!
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 15, 2011, 06:53:02 AM
Depending on one's condition (and the condition the condition is in), the worthiness of the record store may not signify, je-je-je!
True, haha!
A cd just arrived with a skip.
Do you KNOW what that does to my CDCDCD?
???
"Sir, should I let fly with List B?" (cue: sirens)
... breath getting short... must buy... must feel... good... uhhhhh... (throat rattle)... (throat rattle)... (thud)...
Medic!
This (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,18769.msg527603.html#msg527603) is not working. I am not mashing the BUY ME link!
(Yet . . . .)
When I consider that post I know I should consider C. S. Lewis' advise... but I don't... I need a digest version... ;D
I kinda wish I had the condition described by many in this thread: accumilation, but enjoying adding to the collection.
I like buying stuff - it's nice - and I amass a lot of CDs, but once I have them in my hands I rapidly find that I do very little with them and they become pointless trinkets that I wish I could be rid of. A bizarre and self-defeating cycle.
Lethe, it sounds like streaming from nml might be more up your alley if you're not doing alot of repeats in your listening.
Indeedie! I need to get past this silly sound quality fixation. Even in historical recordings I strongly prefer lossless even where it offers no discernable difference ::)
One site that I've used in the past has 320k streaming. Alas it really does not have the classical catalog that nml has. You know for how much they charge, they should throw in a lossless option, that would be awesome!! :)
Quote from: DavidW on June 16, 2011, 04:08:26 PM
One site that I've used in the past has 320k streaming. Alas it really does not have the classical catalog that nml has. You know for how much they charge, they should throw in a lossless option, that would be awesome!! :)
They do have a "CD Quality" option but it seems to be only for institutions that can pay through the nose...
Quote from: Brian on June 17, 2011, 02:01:50 AM
They do have a "CD Quality" option but it seems to be only for institutions that can pay through the nose...
Oh the 128k streaming? That is what I've paid for. I think it's worth the extra money, 64k is just not enough for me. :)
Quote from: DavidW on June 17, 2011, 05:34:25 AM
Oh the 128k streaming? That is what I've paid for. I think it's worth the extra money, 64k is just not enough for me. :)
64 they market as "FM Quality"
128 they market as "Near CD"
The CD one is greyed out for me. :(
Quote from: Brian on June 17, 2011, 05:39:20 AM
64 they market as "FM Quality"
128 they market as "Near CD"
The CD one is greyed out for me. :(
Oh okay... there is a higher bit one! Oh man I want that... wait you are at a school... guess it doesn't subscribe...
Quote from: DavidW on June 17, 2011, 05:40:21 AM
Oh okay... there is a higher bit one! Oh man I want that... wait you are at a school... guess it doesn't subscribe...
I might be illegally using a different school's login to avoid the Historical labels' copyright restrictions. Ssshhh!
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on June 16, 2011, 01:03:36 PM
I kinda wish I had the condition described by many in this thread: accumilation, but enjoying adding to the collection.
I like buying stuff - it's nice - and I amass a lot of CDs, but once I have them in my hands I rapidly find that I do very little with them and they become pointless trinkets that I wish I could be rid of. A bizarre and self-defeating cycle.
Hmmm,... you're in total denial. You most certainly have CDCDCD, but a virulent sub-form of it. mm mm mm It seems you have 'cd wrapper syndrome', where your fingers feel the new cd, and rip it open, but once you have 'violated' said 'victim', you are 'over it' and seek the next one.
mm mm mm
Quote from: snyprrr on June 17, 2011, 05:55:37 AM
Hmmm,... you're in total denial. You most certainly have CDCDCD, but a virulent sub-form of it. mm mm mm It seems you have 'cd wrapper syndrome', where your fingers feel the new cd, and rip it open, but once you have 'violated' said 'victim', you are 'over it' and seek the next one.
mm mm mm
Yes, I agree - a sad case ;D
As for 'rip [the CD] open' - that is easier said than done. It is be no means easy to 'rip open' a CD. I have been apoplectic with rage trying to get the protective wrapper off a new CD. I have even used a kitchen knife (as in 'Psycho'), on occasion, to assist me - invariably the hinges break off in the process - it is infuriating. To cheer myself up I have to order a new CD and the ghastly cycle continues....
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 16, 2011, 11:58:35 AM
This (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,18769.msg527603.html#msg527603) is not working. I am not mashing the BUY ME link!
(Yet . . . .)
All right, I have yielded to the inevitability of Xenakis!
Quote from: vandermolen on June 17, 2011, 06:13:37 AM
Yes, I agree - a sad case ;D
As for 'rip [the CD] open' - that is easier said than done. It is be no means easy to 'rip open' a CD. I have been apoplectic with rage trying to get the protective wrapper off a new CD. I have even used a kitchen knife (as in 'Psycho'), on occasion, to assist me - invariably the hinges break off in the process - it is infuriating. To cheer myself up I have to order a new CD and the ghastly cycle continues....
The worst ones are from the USA as they come with some sort of 'securiy device' sticker that is virtually impossible to remove.
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 17, 2011, 07:10:22 AM
All right, I have yielded to the inevitability of Xenakis!
I was waiting for a purchases today post but it never happened! :D
Quote from: DavidW on June 17, 2011, 01:59:57 PM
I was waiting for a purchases today post but it never happened! :D
I've ordered two Xenakis discs . . . one should arrive sometime next week, maybe both . . . .
Quote from: vandermolen on June 17, 2011, 06:13:37 AM
As for 'rip [the CD] open' - that is easier said than done... I have even used a kitchen knife (as in 'Psycho'), on occasion, to assist me - invariably the hinges break off in the process - it is infuriating.
I find as a (very bad) guitarist that the elongated fingernails of the right index or second finger are quite good for puncturing the film over the crack where the case opens up. It's worth the endless hours of slaving over a 6-stringed instrument of mental torture to culvate such nails. (And I'm told the guitar is easy compared with the lute - imagination fails me...)
Quote from: DaveF on June 18, 2011, 10:04:17 AM
I find as a (very bad) guitarist that the elongated fingernails of the right index or second finger are quite good for puncturing the film over the crack where the case opens up. It's worth the endless hours of slaving over a 6-stringed instrument of mental torture to culvate such nails. (And I'm told the guitar is easy compared with the lute - imagination fails me...)
Oi, I've been trying to get GuitarNails my whole life! ??? nom nom nom munch munch munch nom nom nom
Try bloody stumps, haha...
Quote from: vandermolen on June 17, 2011, 06:13:37 AM
Yes, I agree - a sad case ;D
As for 'rip [the CD] open' - that is easier said than done. It is be no means easy to 'rip open' a CD. I have been apoplectic with rage trying to get the protective wrapper off a new CD. I have even used a kitchen knife (as in 'Psycho'), on occasion, to assist me - invariably the hinges break off in the process - it is infuriating. To cheer myself up I have to order a new CD and the ghastly cycle continues....
See, we're all the same,... in this Thread at least, haha!
Yes, I don't 'rip' anymore. I have learned respect. I use a knife edge between the jewel case cover and the tray tab,... just enough to open it, and THEN!! I destroy like a five year old on christmas, haha!
Back in the day, I would ever so carefully try to get the cd out of the wrapper without breaking the wrapper, so if I didn't like said cd, I could simply slide it back into the wrapper, super glue it back together, and trot on back to Tower to exchange. oh, that's funny now, haha...
After going to JPC, and filling my basket with more and more sale things that I wanted I reached the point where I found I wanted around £300 worth of items, and couldn't manage to cull it down to below £100 so I just closed the window. Bleh.
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on July 03, 2011, 05:06:27 PM
After going to JPC, and filling my basket with more and more sale things that I wanted I reached the point where I found I wanted around £300 worth of items, and couldn't manage to cull it down to below £100 so I just closed the window. Bleh.
Good for you. I am trying to keep myself from ordering anything for another week, so it won't show up until the next credit card bill, but while the flesh is willing, the spirit is rather weak. I did order two things in the last couple of days, and bought a third at the only mall CD store in the area. but the two orders are only $50 and I paid cash for the b&m, so I'm telling myself they won't matter. What's paying a $950 credit card bill if you already have to pay $900 anyway? (Not all of it is CDs. Just way too much of it.)
Quote from: vandermolen on June 17, 2011, 11:48:39 AM
The worst ones are from the USA as they come with some sort of 'security device' sticker that is virtually impossible to remove.
I never understood the purpose of this either. Thieves aren't really going to steal a recording of Strauss's
Four Last Songs are they? :o ??? If they do then they excellent taste. :D
I'm having a little time of it right now.
I've gotten to a good point, but the joy of getting new stuff in the mail makes me feel wanted,...haha, and so I just want to BUY something!! :o ahhh!!!
Money is low,... I mean loooooooooooooooow, so I really need to wean myself into hobby mode, and stop teasing myself.
Recently, 3 copies of the Arditti/Schoenberg SQs became available on Amazon for less that $30. One was billed as being only played a few times, which, for a big box released in the early '90s, is pretty good. Anyhow, OTHERS must be in the same predicament as me, because that cd was gone within 24hrs.! So, I got the one with the better blurb. I'm sucoring myself, telling myself that I'd RATHER have the less pristine copy. It's working! :-*
Ahhh, but I need to get a grip here. For a year which I thought was going to be a slow one for cds, has instead turned into business as usual. And, 'usual' means obsessive.
Oy! ::)
Just said "Hi" to my mailman, his response was, "No packages today" .
All I wanted was a simple, "Hello" in return, not a extra rubbing of my CDCDCD in my face...jerk. :'(
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 03, 2011, 09:14:11 PM
I never understood the purpose of this either. Thieves aren't really going to steal a recording of Strauss's Four Last Songs are they? :o ??? If they do then they excellent taste. :D
A thief having excellent taste, is no consolation for having been thieved ; )
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 22, 2011, 06:59:40 AM
A thief having excellent taste, is no consolation for having been thieved ; )
Good point, Karl. :D
I admit, that, recently, I had gotten to a point where... I got these 'last' two cds in the mail, and, all of a sudden, I felt at peace with The Library. I really really felt like I had, now, at last hit each and every base,... bla bla bla, but I also felt a twinge of regret, though this was surely the Consumerist in me, and not the Music Lover.
The Library has been getting tighter and tighter lately, but, with these last two 'bricks' in place, all of a sudden, Indiana Jones style, I could 'see' whatever it was I had only been visualizing in my head up until that point. And these two cds were pretty random, though, to admit, one was Messiaen's Turangalila, which certainly is a big 'brick'.
So, what I'm saying is, that I really do have plenty of stuff to get deep with, and sure, there's plenty of Materialism I could acquire, but, with YouTube there to spoil the surprise anytime you want (in some cases), my BuyBuyBuying is just EhEhEh.
I think of The Library as a City of People,... mm, there I go Glass Menagering! ;) ::) ;D
So today I bought two more Messiaen cds just because I was depressed and wanted to make myself feel better. I got the account down to less than a cd (haha,... what torture!, haha) so that I CAN'T get anything (ha... ha??), and, really, I neeeeeed to switch gears here. Even so, these two cds really make things redundant, so, I really need to switch to absorption mode.
I'm kind of feeling like I haven't really gotten to know the last 6 months of 'purchases',... er, 'friends'! :-[ ;D I'm really in a 'nothing new under the sun' way lately, so, I think it's safe for me to out to pasture.
FUTURE REFERENCE:
Here are some of my MOs:
1) If I Love a Composer, I like to root out ALL the Masterpieces, no matter how many crappy records I have to pay full price for,... oh, no, I don't do THAT anymore, haha, that's for sure. But, there's always that temptation.
2) I have a love of 'crappy' music (see "Addicted to CRI-Reissues"). This is basically where I'm at now. All the bases have been covered and now there is only the esoteric of the esoteric. Thankfully, lots of the cds I'm looking for cost mere pennies on Amazon (more often than not at this point).
3) I will get anything... well, again, not anymore. Obviously, being UltraPoor makes you have to smarten up quick! I have learned to want less. The problem is, buying stuff makes us FEEL GOOD, like a drug, because hitting that button release the chemicals in your brain, just like any other 'stimulus' would.
4) I just found a piece I already had, but had forgotten about, so, today, I have a brand new piece to hear! Yaaay!!
I will admit that I've spent...mm,... hundreds of dollars on new music this year. I'm sure all I need to do is to follow my postings, haha. It does seem to be more than I had initially hope for, but, thankfully, it appears that 'cd season' may be severely tapering off here in the 2011.
I ate the elephant... one bite at a time. And now there's only dessert.
Quote from: snyprrr on August 31, 2011, 07:24:48 PM
3) I will get anything... well, again, not anymore. Obviously, being UltraPoor makes you have to smarten up quick! I have learned to want less. The problem is, buying stuff makes us FEEL GOOD, like a drug, because hitting that button release the chemicals in your brain, just like any other 'stimulus' would.
I've had to come to terms with this one lately, after realising just how much my financial situation had changed from last year (I bought a property, and now mortgage, council rates, insurance etc mean I have almost no disposable income). So: no eating out, no taxis, NO IMPULSE CD PURCHASES.
Quote from: eyeresist on August 31, 2011, 08:20:32 PM
I've had to come to terms with this one lately, after realising just how much my financial situation had changed from last year (I bought a property, and now mortgage, council rates, insurance etc mean I have almost no disposable income). So: no eating out, no taxis, NO IMPULSE CD PURCHASES.
Oh no!! You can impulse buy,... just don't eat... food!! ;)
I seriously seem to have hit a buying block. I just don't care to buy anything. Nothing says, Buy Me Now!!
This must be a good thing, but, of course, I love getting things in the mail and opening presents! Ahhh, what to do?
I haaave been enjoying just listening to things that I'm not too familiar with, things I'm coming back to, and finding little surprises I didn't know I had.
But if I'm not getting anything NEW... nevermind... there are plenty of 'new' things to find in what is already here. Enough!! >:D
Amyhow, just saying that I haven't bought anything, really, since the EastCoastEarthquake,... that seems like a while ago, doesn't it? Must be some kind of record, and not by me trying, either,... it just happened that way.
I AM noticing a pattern in my listening habits though,... very interesting to whom I am listening. Huh! ;)
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on June 16, 2011, 01:03:36 PM
I like buying stuff - it's nice - and I amass a lot of CDs, but once I have them in my hands I rapidly find that I do very little with them and they become pointless trinkets that I wish I could be rid of. A bizarre and self-defeating cycle.
Like most of us in the developed world these days, it sounds as if you've been brainwashed into mindless consumerism, reinforced by virtually everything you see or hear in the mass media. Welcome to the vicious cycle of addiction: a growing feeling of uneasiness, at once overcome by anticipation of a new purchase, mild euphoria as the hunt closes in on the quarry, then a brief moment of ecstasy followed almost immediately by disillusionment and emptiness, leading to a growing feeling of uneasiness, etc.
I know the feeling well. ;)
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 06, 2011, 06:22:39 PM
Like most of us in the developed world these days, it sounds as if you've been brainwashed into mindless consumerism, reinforced by virtually everything you see or hear in the mass media. Welcome to the vicious cycle of addiction: a growing feeling of uneasiness, at once overcome by anticipation of a new purchase, mild euphoria as the hunt closes in on the quarry, then a brief moment of ecstasy followed almost immediately by disillusionment and emptiness, leading to a growing feeling of uneasiness, etc.
I know the feeling well. ;)
:D
How boring a world it would be if a person had absolutely zero vices? ??? :-\
Since March - and excluding birthday gift card purchases - I have made exactly two (2) CD purchases! An Ansermet "Original Masters" box set and Vasily Petrenko's Rachmaninov, autographed by the man himself in Liverpool. :)
Now, I did get I think 6-7 CDs with gift cards after my birthday in August, but that's been it. There is, however, an MDT cloud on the horizon, since I want to haul in some Praga CDs while they have that sale. And my Amazon wishlist is growing huge...
(...good thing I finally have a job! ;D )
Quote from: Brian on October 06, 2011, 07:20:43 PM
Since March - and excluding birthday gift card purchases - I have made exactly two (2) CD purchases! An Ansermet "Original Masters" box set and Vasily Petrenko's Rachmaninov, autographed by the man himself in Liverpool. :)
Now, I did get I think 6-7 CDs with gift cards after my birthday in August, but that's been it. There is, however, an MDT cloud on the horizon, since I want to haul in some Praga CDs while they have that sale. And my Amazon wishlist is growing huge...
(...good thing I finally have a job! ;D )
Pretty good restraint, Brian! :)
Quote from: Brian on October 06, 2011, 07:20:43 PM
An Ansermet "Original Masters" box set and Vasily Petrenko's Rachmaninov, autographed by the man himself in Liverpool. :)
Did you actually get to talk to him, Brian? If so, I hope you told him that his Shostakovich symphony cycle is 'effin' awesome dude! 8)
Quote from: toucan on October 06, 2011, 04:08:43 PM
My collector's life tends to be organized around (not reduced to but organized around) the search for a small number of extra-rare & much wanted items. I keep telling myself that when I find them I will be freed somewhat from a compulsion. But then, when the much-wanted CD pops up somewhere and I have nailed it (sometimes for less than the cost of postage, other times for an irresponsibly high price), immediatly a new search begins - for a second copy of the rare CD, and then a third...
I do stuff like that. :( All those Accord and Adda cds I passed up for pennies in the bins when I didn't know.
By the way, is this also how you date? haha ;) ;D
What did Charlie Brown's little sister say? "All I want is what I have coming to me. All I want is my fair share."
WHERE IS MY FAIR SHARE?
:'(
:D
Quote from: Brian on October 06, 2011, 07:20:43 PM
Since March - and excluding birthday gift card purchases - I have made exactly two (2) CD purchases! An Ansermet "Original Masters" box set and Vasily Petrenko's Rachmaninov, autographed by the man himself in Liverpool. :)
Now, I did get I think 6-7 CDs with gift cards after my birthday in August, but that's been it. There is, however, an MDT cloud on the horizon, since I want to haul in some Praga CDs while they have that sale. And my Amazon wishlist is growing huge...
(...good thing I finally have a job! ;D )
This is the kind of weakwilled effort that will result in your account being deleted.
I have given up on restricting myself. If something nice gets along, and the price suits me, I simply buy it. Resistance is futile! This I found out long ago.
Every attempt to bring me on a more sober path failed miserably in the first seconds. ;D
Quote from: Harry on October 07, 2011, 04:42:33 AM
I have given up on restricting myself. If something nice gets along, and the price suits me, I simply buy it. Resistance is futile! This I found out long ago.
Every attempt to bring me on a more sober path failed miserably in the first seconds. ;D
That's the spirit! :P
I've restricted myself to $100 over June-Sept for CDs. I then extended it to October as I still have a lot I want to listen to again, and besides I had $20 left over. I won't be extending it to the holidays though. 0:)
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 06, 2011, 06:22:39 PM
Like most of us in the developed world these days, it sounds as if you've been brainwashed into mindless consumerism, reinforced by virtually everything you see or hear in the mass media. Welcome to the vicious cycle of addiction: a growing feeling of uneasiness, at once overcome by anticipation of a new purchase, mild euphoria as the hunt closes in on the quarry, then a brief moment of ecstasy followed almost immediately by disillusionment and emptiness, leading to a growing feeling of uneasiness, etc.
I know the feeling well. ;)
It's weird because I only feel this way about CDs. As a medium they feel less enduring than books, which I am happy to amass. Clothing, PC parts all pose no issues, but CDs bug me no end ???
Quote from: mc ukrneal on October 07, 2011, 05:21:59 AM
That's the spirit! :P
I've restricted myself to $100 over June-Sept for CDs. I then extended it to October as I still have a lot I want to listen to again, and besides I had $20 left over. I won't be extending it to the holidays though. 0:)
This year actually was very sober, well so far, just 280 CD'S, all well below the 10 euro tag.
Quote from: Harry on October 07, 2011, 05:32:15 AM
This year actually was very sober, well so far, just 280 CD'S so far, all well below the 10 euro tag.
In my collecting days about ten years ago, I tried to stay under 1 per day. So you are doing well.
Now I am down to about 200 every 3 years or so. Very sober indeed.
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 06, 2011, 06:22:39 PM
Welcome to the vicious cycle of addiction: a growing feeling of uneasiness [dukha], at once overcome by anticipation of a new purchase, mild euphoria as the hunt closes in on the quarry [trishna], then a brief moment of ecstasy followed almost immediately by disillusionment and emptiness, leading to a growing feeling of uneasiness, etc. [karma].
The karmic cycle, no less. The Nobel Truths of Buddhism are still noble and true it seems.
After several visits to the local charity shops,with boxes of cds,I can now actually get to the window.
There is hope!
Quote from: The new erato on October 07, 2011, 03:34:42 AM
This is the kind of weakwilled effort that will result in your account being deleted.
LOL :P
Quote from: Elgarian on October 07, 2011, 08:20:10 AM
The karmic cycle, no less. The Nobel Truths of Buddhism are still noble and true it seems.
Dukha, Trishna, and Karma...the
Samsara sisters! (I always get them mixed up with the Andrews sisters, Patty, Maxene, and Laverne.)
Quote from: ChamberNut on October 06, 2011, 07:29:12 PM
Did you actually get to talk to him, Brian? If so, I hope you told him that his Shostakovich symphony cycle is 'effin' awesome dude! 8)
Yes, I did get to talk to him. I've also gone for beers with the guy who writes the booklet notes. :P
I'm going through a rather sick spell this month and probably next month. Will pick up the following at some point:
Janacek: Glagolitic Mass, Sinfonietta, Antoni Wit, Warsaw Phil., Naxos
Bartok: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, Viola Concerto, Ehnes, Noseda, Chandos (I said I wasn't going to buy this but I can't resist)
Shostakovich: Symphonies 6 & 12, Petrenko, Royal Liverpool Phil., Naxos
Reich: WTC 9/11, Mallet Quartet, Dance Patterns, Kronos Quartet, S Percussion, Nonesuch
Bruckner: Symphonies 3-9, Celibidache, Munich Philharmonic, 12 CDs, EMI
Bruckner: Complete Symphonies, Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orch., 10 CDs, DG
For Christmas, I'm going to ask my parents for the Simon Rattle Leaving Home DVD series. I watched the episode Dancing On A Volcano and enjoyed it very much.
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 07, 2011, 08:07:04 PM
Bartok: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, Viola Concerto, Ehnes, Noseda, Chandos (I said I wasn't going to buy this but I can't resist)
Hurwitz gave that 10/10. "Anything less would be churlish." (http://classicstoday.com/review.asp?ReviewNum=13525)
Yeah, I'll be buying the Celibidache Bruckner and French/Russian box sets. Oops, forgot - I also bought the Artemis Quartet Beethoven box on pre-order. So that's three CD purchases since March.
Quote from: Brian on October 07, 2011, 08:34:45 PM
Hurwitz gave that 10/10. "Anything less would be churlish." (http://classicstoday.com/review.asp?ReviewNum=13525)
Yeah, I'll be buying the Celibidache Bruckner and French/Russian box sets.
I've been wanting to hear the famed Celibidache Bruckner performances for years, but that set was always way too expensive. Glad to see that EMI is reissuing it. This is a reissue of theirs I can actually agree with. 8)
My compulsion has been channeled into digitizing and tagging my existing collection. That is likely going to take me the rest of my life.
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 07, 2011, 02:56:26 PM
the Andrews sisters, Patty, Maxene, and Laverne.)
Dave, are they the ones who recorded 'Nirvana's Not Good Enough For Me'?
Quote from: bigshot on October 07, 2011, 08:42:59 PM
My compulsion has been channeled into digitizing and tagging my existing collection. That is likely going to take me the rest of my life.
See, that's a healthy way to channel The Gorilla! ;) We have more than we know.
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 07, 2011, 08:37:47 PM
I've been wanting to hear the famed Celibidache Bruckner performances for years, but that set was always way too expensive. Glad to see that EMI is reissuing it. This is a reissue of theirs I can actually agree with. 8)
I got to hear Celi's 6, 7, and 8 on Spotify in England. 7 didn't impress me as much as the other two, but his readings of the slow movements of 6 and 8 have ruined all other performances for me...
Quote from: Elgarian on October 07, 2011, 11:49:36 PM
Dave, are they the ones who recorded 'Nirvana's Not Good Enough For Me'?
"Don't sit under the bodhi tree with anyone else but me!"
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 08, 2011, 04:00:40 PM
"Don't sit under the bodhi tree with anyone else but me!"
"Smells like the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy"
So far 66 CDs have arrived this year + 6 CDs on their way indicating 80-90 CDs this year altogether.
I buy less classical music nowadays as I don't listen to it so much and most of my CDs are classical music anyway. Shockingly exactly 50 % of the 66 arrived CDs are classical music! It was the start of the year when I bought many CDs of Beethoven and Schubert. Recently I have bought many Elgar CDs conducted by Boult on EMI. But it is really that other stuff that I listen to many times over (Tangerine Dream, King Crimson, Rose Royce and of course my recent discovery Carly Simon!). The best of ~20 years old "techno" music is mindblowingly great music too and it's a shame most of people will never understand that. ::)
Quote from: 71 dB on October 09, 2011, 02:22:12 AM
..."techno" music is mindblowingly great music...
Does not compute... :o
Quote from: mc ukrneal on October 09, 2011, 02:29:18 AM
Does not compute... :o
What did I just say? Most people will
never understand.
Quote from: 71 dB on October 09, 2011, 04:32:51 AM
What did I just say? Most people will never understand.
:-* ;D
Surprise: somebody with more CDs than Harry
Unsurprise: it's Klaus Heymann.
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Quote from: Brian on October 22, 2011, 11:02:46 AM
Surprise: somebody with more CDs than Harry
Unsurprise: it's Klaus Heymann.
But it looks like what are CDs are really books on disc. Are there actually any cds on that wall?
Quote from: mc ukrneal on October 22, 2011, 11:09:12 AM
But it looks like what are CDs are really books on disc. Are there actually any cds on that wall?
Plenty of them. Box sets and single disks in wraps. And DVDs as well. What Brian doesn't realise is that this photo, printed and autographed by Mr. Heymann, is to be sent to Harry along with the room.
Quote from: mc ukrneal on October 22, 2011, 11:09:12 AM
But it looks like what are CDs are really books on disc. Are there actually any cds on that wall?
Ye of little faith.
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Quote from: Brian on October 22, 2011, 11:48:46 AM
Ye of little faith.
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Well to make a end to this discussion I have far more CD'S than Klaus, ask him, he knows me. ;D ;D ;D
I'm quite in the middle of a spending spree, and it does certainly feel like I'm on a binge.
I've gotta say that the stuff I'm getting is mind blowing good, so I'm having trouble feeling really really bad about it all, but I think (hope) I'm getting to the end of this particular flareup.
I haven't had really any festering urges to buy CDs lately, though I did go on a little Bartok shopping spree, but I've been wanting to hear these recordings for some time. My next purchase isn't going to be a CD but a video game: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. I can't wait to play this!
I AM feeling slightly feverish lately about getting as much stuff as I can possibly handle. Maybe part of it is that I'm waiting for my sis in London to send me this cd I had to get mailed to her place (because of Germany's exemplary shipping charges!), and the wait is quite something, so I need to fill in all those empty mailbox days with... SOMETHING!!
Ah, I'm just a bit exhausted with things lately. I just want to curl up into my bellybutton, meaning, I just want to become TOTALLY self absorbed, and self please... and buy, Buy, BUY!!
But WOW,... when the Crash comes,... it COMES!! :'( :'( :'(
OK, I surrender for the year. Stockhausen was the last straw, haha! I have an embarrassment of riches, I best not take them for granted. Hibernation time.
For anyone struggling out there: buy three times as much as you normally would, and hopefully that will keep you through till Feb-March. ;)
Quote from: snyprrr on November 18, 2011, 05:50:43 AMI AM feeling slightly feverish lately about getting as much stuff as I can possibly handle.
I know what you mean. I think sometimes I think I bite off more than I can chew, but you know what? It's so much damn fun!!! :D 8)
Yikes, CDCDCD has totally got me by the short hairs here this Season, as I go ho ho ho-honkin crazy with the spending cash!! :o :o :o :o
I thought a 'just get stuff now and then we can stop for the new year' strategy would work, but now I'm just hyperventilating trying to get ALL this stuff... and I don't even know what I want. I'm just in a spending frenzy with no real brains to go with it. AHHHH!!!!
In my mind I keep seeing myself snorting huge lines... that's kind of what this must feel like(whaaat???).
No rest for the wicked, eh? Yeeesh ::)
HELP!!
Quote from: snyprrr on December 02, 2011, 07:23:38 PM
OK, I surrender for the year. Stockhausen was the last straw, haha!
Where Stockhausen only confirms me in frugality ; )
Quote from: karlhenning on December 16, 2011, 06:43:05 AM
Where Stockhausen only confirms me in frugality ; )
Indeed. I have one Stockhausen CD...and that's
more than enough 8)
Sarge
Now, Haydn, on the other hand . . . .
Quote from: snyprrr on December 16, 2011, 06:15:41 AM
Yikes, CDCDCD has totally got me by the short hairs here this Season, as I go ho ho ho-honkin crazy with the spending cash!! :o :o :o :o
I thought a 'just get stuff now and then we can stop for the new year' strategy would work, but now I'm just hyperventilating trying to get ALL this stuff... and I don't even know what I want. I'm just in a spending frenzy with no real brains to go with it. AHHHH!!!!
In my mind I keep seeing myself snorting huge lines... that's kind of what this must feel like(whaaat???).
No rest for the wicked, eh? Yeeesh ::)
HELP!!
Save the money... download what you can and buy the rest. Eventually, you'll have so much that the compulsion will weaken, at least hopefully...
Quote from: Greg on December 16, 2011, 07:01:01 AM
Save the money... download what you can and buy the rest. Eventually, you'll have so much that the compulsion will weaken, at least hopefully...
Yes, I bought myself into a recovery, haha!
Quote from: karlhenning on December 16, 2011, 06:54:59 AM
Now, Haydn, on the other hand . . . .
Haydn can (will) slowly bleed you to death. :-\ Nice way to go though. :)
8)
Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on December 18, 2011, 09:45:08 AM
Haydn can (will) slowly bleed you to death. :-\
8)
Don't I know it. I bought one Kuijken symphony disc. Thought that would suffice. But :-[ ...the rest are now enroute. And
really, who needs more than one complete set of Haydn trios? Really, who? ...and yet, the 1790 box has now been ordered. For me it's not about the money. It's where to put it all!
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 18, 2011, 09:51:54 AM
. . . It's where to put it all!
Sarge
My dear chap, that's it! Musically, I should be interested in a second set, but out of mere space considerations, my dear missus would certainly query, really, who needs more than one complete set of Haydn trios? : )
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 18, 2011, 09:51:54 AM
Don't I know it. I bought one Kuijken symphony disc. Thought that would suffice. But :-[ ...the rest are now enroute. And really, who needs more than one complete set of Haydn trios? Really, who? ...and yet, the 1790 box has now been ordered. For me it's not about the money. It's where to put it all!
Sarge
Quote from: karlhenning on December 19, 2011, 05:23:59 AM
My dear chap, that's it! Musically, I should be interested in a second set, but out of mere space considerations, my dear missus would certainly query, really, who needs more than one complete set of Haydn trios? : )
Really! ::) ;D
Weeeeeeeeeeell,... on second thought, if it's the Beaux...
Quote from: karlhenning on December 19, 2011, 05:23:59 AM....but out of mere space considerations, my dear missus would certainly query
Oh, Mrs. Rock mentions that with each new purchase.
And where are you going to put it? says she with an exasperated look as I sheepishly lower my head and mumble, I don't know. Sigh, says she as she calls my CDCDCD sponsor.
Sarge
Quote from: snyprrr on December 19, 2011, 07:52:31 AM
Weeeeeeeeeeell,... on second thought, if it's the Beaux...
Dammit, snyprrr,
don't mention
them. It'll make me crave a third complete set.
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 19, 2011, 12:23:46 PM
Oh, Mrs. Rock mentions that with each new purchase. And where are you going to put it? says she with an exasperated look as I sheepishly lower my head and mumble, I don't know. Sigh, says she as she calls my CDCDCD sponsor.
Sarge
She's calling your sponsor? No no no, she needs to go to CDCDCDCD (Co-Dependent Compulsive Disassociate CD Collecting Disease!). That's FOUR CDs!!,... so,... go on, go buy yourself four more cds and then you can blame it on her! See how easy that was, tee hee!! :P :o ;D ???
btw- my bank account is so screwed up now, I can't figure out my true balance, so I had to just put a few more dollars in there just... to... be... sure.
Just... to be sure.
It's... only... JUST to be sure.
...Is that someone outside the curtains?...
:o :o :o
My main problem is I can't get my brain to tell my hand to stop clicking on Amazon. :)
So... the plan is next year to not buy any CD's whatsoever! The main reasons for this are that I want to save money to get Married (already promised the g/f this would happen! :D ) and I already have tons of Music.. much more than I can listen to regularly!
I hope I will not be eating my words in a couple of weeks, as this has happened before, but we will see this time! ;D
Quote from: Conor71 on December 23, 2011, 08:18:12 PM
So... the plan is next year to not buy any CD's whatsoever! The main reasons for this are that I want to save money to get Married (already promised the g/f this would happen! :D ) and I already have tons of Music.. much more than I can listen to regularly!
I hope I will not be eating my words in a couple of weeks, as this has happened before, but we will see this time! ;D
Allow me congratulate you on your commitment to get married. If you love the woman, which you obviously do, then marriage is the only natural step. I wish many years of happiness.
By the way, I hear you on the CD buying thing. I hope to hold out at least until April or May, because there are already some good things going to be released January-April. I hope I don't eat my words either. :D
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 23, 2011, 08:25:22 PM
Allow me congratulate you on your commitment to get married. If you love the woman, which you obviously do, then marriage is the only natural step. I wish many years of happiness.
By the way, I hear you on the CD buying thing. I hope to hold out at least until April or May, because there are already some good things going to be released January-April. I hope I don't eat my words either. :D
Thanks for the well-wishes MI :D - it's going to be pretty tough holding out on buying stuff as there are always so many cool box-sets coming out! *gulps* ;D
But I mean; in the dilemma where are you going to put it vs where are you going to put it all, it seems clear who should win, doesn't it? ;)
Congrats!!!1
Hi GMGers....
Do you have one of those infamous 'to be listened to' shelves which contains a pile of CDs you have recently purchased, but haven't as yet gotten around to listening to? I'm sure most of us have, to some degree or other...
Well, I have come to the conclusion that mine is quite simply getting out of hand... I have 73 unlistened to CDs sat on the shelf, which in all probability is going to last me until the other side of Easter, assuming that I don't buy anything else before then! (Some chance!)
I really need to work this pile down to respectable levels in the New Year... ???
Quote from: Jared on December 24, 2011, 02:17:31 AM
Hi GMGers....
Do you have one of those infamous 'to be listened to' shelves which contains a pile of CDs you have recently purchased, but haven't as yet gotten around to listening to? I'm sure most of us have, to some degree or other...
Well, I have come to the conclusion that mine is quite simply getting out of hand... I have 73 unlistened to CDs sat on the shelf, which in all probability is going to last me until the other side of Easter, assuming that I don't buy anything else before then! (Some chance!)
I really need to work this pile down to respectable levels in the New Year... ???
73? ;D ;D ;D ;D :P
Your lucky, so little in your listening que!
I have a unlistened to bookcase......
Okay for the fun of it, give or take a few 800 cd's in the to listening pile. :o
With Erato that will be a bit more I guess.
Quote from: The new erato on December 24, 2011, 02:21:14 AM
I have a unlistened to bookcase......
My God... I'm obviously a mere novice... ::)
I see before me 200 unlistened to Haydn CD's.......more or less all of the Brilliant box (I've managed 5 or 6) and more or less the complete Dorati symphonies (I've managed about 3 discs), the 70 CD Callas collection, Pinnocks Mozart symphonies, about 70 CDs worth of Brilliant Russian Legends, the 80 CD Universal Verdi set, Scott Ross' complete Scarlatti, the 34 CD Liszt set from DG (I've managed 5 discs), the 30 CD Britten box (I've managed 2 discs), the 21 CD EMI Furtwangler, the 37 CD Plasson set of french music (I'm making inroads), the 50 CD aniiversary set from the Liege Philharmonic (of which I'm concentrating on the Flemish composers), Brendels complete Beethoven, Perahia's Mozart ..... OK; I haven't all day, these are just some of the major eyesores at a quick glance.
I see a collection as a library to be enjoyed at will. On the bright side I'm just about finishing the 10 CD Victoria set and the 10 CD set of Rheinberger piano music. And the 5 CD EMI set of Bliss has been a major revelation. 1 disc to go....
Currently concentrating on Danish music post Nielsen, after that I have a few sets of baroque opera I want to listen to.
Quote from: Conor71 on December 23, 2011, 08:29:04 PM
Thanks for the well-wishes MI :D - it's going to be pretty tough holding out on buying stuff as there are always so many cool box-sets coming out! *gulps* ;D
I know...and box sets keep getting cheaper. I just saw the Pires Mozart Sonata box going for €19.99!!! That's the last thing I need but, man, is that tempting.
Sarge
Quote from: The new erato on December 24, 2011, 02:47:42 AM
I see before me 200 unlistened to Haydn CD's.......more or less all of the Brilliant box (I've managed 5 or 6) and more or less the complete Dorati symphonies (I've managed about 3 discs), the 70 CD Callas collection, Pinnocks Mozart symphonies, about 70 CDs worth of Brilliant Russian Legends, the 80 CD Universal Verdi set, Scott Ross' complete Scarlatti, the 34 CD Liszt set from DG (I've managed 5 discs), the 30 CD Britten box (I've managed 2 discs), the 21 CD EMI Furtwangler, the 37 CD Plasson set of french music (I'm making inroads), the 50 CD aniiversary set from the Liege Philharmonic (of which I'm concentrating on the Flemish composers), Brendels complete Beethoven, Perahia's Mozart ..... OK; I haven't all day, these are just some of the major eyesores at a quick glance.
I see a collection as a library to be enjoyed at will. On the bright side I'm just about finishing the 10 CD Victoria set and the 10 CD set of Rheinberger piano music. And the 5 CD EMI set of Bliss has been a major revelation. 1 disc to go....
Currently concentrating on Danish music post Nielsen, after that I have a few sets of baroque opera I want to listen to.
all I can say is that that's incredible... a lifetime's enjoyment at your fingertips, in one very room! 8)
I think I must go about things quite differently to most people...
I take random themes, usually in blocks of 7 or 8 CDs at a times, say Renaissance, Schubert Chamber, Classical Oratorios, Mozart Piano Sonatas per se...
then listen to every CD through *at least* 6 times, before putting them into my main library... they will then come back out several months down the line for one or two revision listens, to make sure it's gone in.
I have usually got a couple of 'projects' on the go at any one time... so say the Renaissance disks may have had 5 listens through, the Schubert will have had 3 and the Oratorios 1 listen, with the Mozart Piano Sonatas up next, when the Renaissance project has been completed... every so often, there is then a breathing space for Revision, when a particular set of Beethoven Violin Sonatas which I listened to back in September, will come back out for another hearing.
I've been working with this system for quite some time, and find it works for me and the way I digest music... although I appreciate it won't be for everybody...
I've been at it for close to 40 years. I tend to take things slightly thematically too, these big sets are just icing on the cake (and so cheap that I can afford not too listen at everything, the Britten box eg was mainly bought to fill in holes in my already quite representative Britten collection). As for new recordings of basic repertoire I seldom listen to them more than a couple of times, as I already know "the basics" pretty thoroughly.
^^ I've been listening to CM for precisely 3 1/2 years... as a consequence, there is still so much very basic repertoire which is new to me...
... but trust me, I'm doing my best! 8)
Quote from: Jared on December 24, 2011, 03:17:19 AM
^^ I've been listening to CM for precisely 3 1/2 years... as a consequence, there is still so much very basic repertoire which is new to me...
... but trust me, I'm doing my best! 8)
We trust you! :-*
LAST SHOPPING DAY OF THE YEAR!!!! AHHHHHHHHH
I HAVE OXYGEN IF I NEED IT! >:D
Does no one else feel like buying a bunch of cds is like masturbating? nevermind ::) I just feel kind of shameful with this list I'm endlessly looking over,... I really need to snap out of this,... but I'M IN A DISCOVERY PHASE, leave me alone,...
I really AM at a great place to take a sabbatical here,... boy I could use a girlfriend now, haha!,... ah, what are those sirens outside??, hmm,...
Quote from: Conor71 on December 23, 2011, 08:29:04 PM
Thanks for the well-wishes MI :D - it's going to be pretty tough holding out on buying stuff as there are always so many cool box-sets coming out! *gulps* ;D
I'll make one suggestion (that works for me anyway)- create an emergency fund of like $100 (doesn't need to be big) that you can use to buy discs. Perhaps split it into $25 per quarter, to make sure you don't use it up too fast. This way you won't have to go cold turkey, but at the same time, you'll keep the buying down significantly. It will make you prioritize and as you wait, you will realize some purchases have less priority than others. Just a thought - I find it hard to go cold turkey after a month or two.
^^^^Sounds like a good idea neal! - I've told myself that todays (non-classical) purchases will be my last for a while but its probably wise to make provision for buying stuff if something really irresistable is released! :)
*checking in*
For 2012, I am planning to put on hold purchases of duplicate recordings of works and focus solely on maiden composers...
The only problem is that my initial maiden composers list has 81 names already (from Aho to Zemlinsky)...
;D
I have progressed the other way - from many years of focusing mainly on unknown works by composers I know and on new composers, the last year have been the year of duplicate buying due to the large amount of cheap, reissued sets, and a fear that this will be the last time many of these will be seen on CD. I would like to cut back and focus on new stuff again, but I fear that the situation of 2011 will continue for a couple of years......
All resistance is futile. :o 8) ;D
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Quote from: Papy Oli on December 31, 2011, 12:08:30 AM
*checking in*
For 2012, I am planning to put on hold purchases of duplicate recordings of works and focus solely on maiden composers...
The only problem is that my initial maiden composers list has 81 names already (from Aho to Zemlinsky)...
;D
haha, yes, I've 'tried' that too,... thankfully, I've come to the end of my current knowledge. Now it's just a matter of keeping myself ignorant!
Quote from: mc ukrneal on December 30, 2011, 10:19:25 PM
I'll make one suggestion (that works for me anyway)- create an emergency fund of like $100 (doesn't need to be big) that you can use to buy discs. Perhaps split it into $25 per quarter, to make sure you don't use it up too fast. This way you won't have to go cold turkey, but at the same time, you'll keep the buying down significantly. It will make you prioritize and as you wait, you will realize some purchases have less priority than others. Just a thought - I find it hard to go cold turkey after a month or two.
This sounds like a good idea. An "emergency fund," I like it. :) I don't know if I have the discipline to do this, but I can sure as hell try! 8)
Jan. 1, 2012
No purchases, no desire. I really got The Good Stuff in my doting, so I'm quite satisfied and can probably trick myself into not getting stuff for a little while. Ebay, of course, doesn't count, as things come up when they do, and we have no control (now that we have that straightened!). Still, rules are rules. ::)
Compulsive CDCDCD readers can correct me, but since March 2011, these are the only CD purchases I've made using my own money (gift cards don't count):
- Ansermet Original Masters box (at an Istanbul Philharmonic concert in April)
- Rach: Symphonic Dances (at the RLPO for Vasily Petrenko to autograph in June)
- six Praga chamber music CDs from an MDT sale this fall
I'd say the habit is in retreat right now. :)
But that's only because I'm really, really, really poor... once I have salaried work, the struggle will begin again.
Quote from: snyprrr on January 01, 2012, 09:15:11 PM
Jan. 1, 2012
Jan 2, 2012. I held out for one day :D ...but caved in today with an order for my 11th and 12th
Alpensinfonie along with a completely useless and redundant order for more RVW Symphonies (Andrew Davis 1, 2, 8 and 9).
Sarge
Quote from: Brian on January 02, 2012, 06:15:39 AM
I'd say the habit is in retreat right now. :)
But that's only because I'm really, really, really poor...
Have you tried selling blood? Semen? The occasional mugging will also help finance your addiction 8)
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 02, 2012, 06:31:36 AM
Jan 2, 2012. I held out for one day :D ...but caved in today with an order for my 11th and 12th Alpensinfonie along with a completely useless and redundant order for more RVW Symphonies (Andrew Davis 1, 2, 8 and 9).
Sarge
Oh Sarge :'(
And you were my brightest student,...
Waaaah :'(
On the bright side, I'm sure you can use them to barricade your house during the coming Zombie Apocalypse! ;D
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 31, 2011, 07:49:11 AM
This sounds like a good idea. An "emergency fund," I like it. :) I don't know if I have the discipline to do this, but I can sure as hell try! 8)
Each year, you get one chance to add a zero to the end of that number, and one chance to change the currency (like from dollar to pound. Don't change it to yen. I don't care how much the dollar depreciates...).
Quote from: springrite on January 02, 2012, 08:25:27 AM
Each year, you get one chance to add a zero to the end of that number, and one chance to change the currency (like from dollar to pound. Don't change it to yen. I don't care how much the dollar depreciates...).
Not to self: don't change currency to Yin.
Okay. Check. :D
Technically now... if we don't count the Dusapin purchase (2 issues) in early January (which, TECHNICALLY >:D, we WILL count as last year's purchase because it was the last piece in the 'puzzle' was working on (and yes, I feel the puzzle is completed as is)), I have had absolutely no real desire to get ANYTHING.
My point is,... I'm wondering if I really have CDCDCD or not. I mean, it seems all the fever I was experiencing was just there to help me 'finish' this 'puzzle', and now that I'm 'satisfied' that I've got all my ducks lined up (so to speak) I am actually ENJOYING The Collection! I'm feeling like 'it's all here': truly, anything on top of what we have now is pure GravyTrain.
The main problem now is that I've not replaced my 'focus'...shifting gears... and I fear stagnation and depression if I don't find something...wanker!! :o... to occupy my febrility. As of Valentine's Day, 'THAT' won't seem to be happening...AGAIN >:D (oh, I've got a great story about last night... well,... it sucked for ME >:D, but,...)
ok, enough ranting
Just thankful that I'm not obsessing about cds, but, wishing that there was a little human lovingkindness in my life. Waaah! :'(
;D
Quote from: snyprrr on February 16, 2012, 06:35:32 AM
Just thankful that I'm not obsessing about cds, but...
I'm not obsessing either. Even though I just bought two Bruckner Thirds (two of the same performance, I mean) I'm not obsessing :D
Quote from: snyprrr on February 16, 2012, 06:35:32 AM
...wishing that there was a little human lovingkindness in my life. Waaah! :'(
Well, we all love you :)
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 16, 2012, 06:47:12 AM
Well, we all love you :)
Yes, except he said
human "lovingkindess" (guess that's a word he made up). We're all very smart dogs, so we don't count.
Woof.
Meow, er, woof.
Yes - all the other penguins say MOO!
I've been really experiencing some major CDCDCD lately. I'm so sick! :D
Recent purchases that have made my CDCDCD flair up:
-Stokowski: Icon, EMI, 10 CDs
-Shostakovich: Complete Symphonies, Kondrashin, Moscow Philharmonic, 11 CDs
-Panufnik: Orchestral Works, Vol. 4, Borowicz, CPO
-Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet, Ashkenazy, 2 CDs
-Prokofiev: Kuchar/Wit Naxos recordings - 10 CDs
The cdcdcd flare up from this summer gave me such a huge list of cds it became a chore just to listen through them all! No more. :D
Zowie, and I thought you were digital only these days!
Quote from: DavidW on February 17, 2012, 05:05:21 AM
The cdcdcd flare up from this summer gave me such a huge list of cds it became a chore just to listen through them all! No more. :D
When it becomes a chore is when I take a break. Listening to music should never result in it being a chore. I have so many recordings filed away that I haven't even listened to and I'm not even worried about it. I'll get to them when I get to them. 8) This is my general attitude about CD collecting.
Quote from: karlhenning on February 17, 2012, 05:06:48 AM
Zowie, and I thought you were digital only these days!
I am
now. I sold all my cds last fall. :)
Quote from: Greg on February 16, 2012, 06:57:20 AM
Yes, except he said human "lovingkindess" (guess that's a word he made up). We're all very smart dogs, so we don't count.
Haha... ah yes, euphemisms, euphemisms!! ;) Another s***** Valentine's Day in the can... oh, I feel like such a punk! ::),,, but, that's ANOTHER Thread! ;)
Quote from: snyprrr on February 18, 2012, 01:48:08 PM
Haha... ah yes, euphemisms, euphemisms!! ;) Another s***** Valentine's Day in the can... oh, I feel like such a punk! ::),,, but, that's ANOTHER Thread! ;)
Don't worry about it. I haven't had a "good" Valentine's Day in my life. If you've had one, that's more than me.
Just don't make women important and you'll be fine. Or you can try having crushing depression, which automatically makes women (and everything else) unimportant.
I need to cut back on purchases but have not yet found a good way to do so. I was out of it for a while there but now I'm back in big time. I have Spotify but that doesn't stop me from buying downloads or discs.
Ugh.
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 17, 2012, 07:16:37 AM
When it becomes a chore is when I take a break. Listening to music should never result in it being a chore. I have so many recordings filed away that I haven't even listened to and I'm not even worried about it. I'll get to them when I get to them. 8) This is my general attitude about CD collecting.
An attitude I would like to have, but it worries me that some of my cd's will never get listened to ::)
Box sets are especially tricky: so attractive, but hopeless once you have them. The 50 cds of the Decca sound or the Bernsteins 60cd symphony set are treasures, but how will I ever get through them? Where will I find the time when my collection keeps growing?
The hole has no bottom. ;D
Quote from: MN Dave on February 27, 2012, 08:35:38 AM
The hole has no bottom. ;D
I smell an element for a future novel!
Quote from: nico1616 on February 27, 2012, 08:34:37 AMWhere will I find the time when my collection keeps growing?
You won't find the time. You'll die alone in a room littered with unheard, possibly unwrapped, CDs.
My confession: after promising myself that I'd cut back this year, I recently bought my thirteenth Ring cycle (total Ring CDs now stands at 182) and seventh Prokofiev symphony cycle (Rozhestvensky).
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 27, 2012, 09:02:47 AM
You won't find the time. You'll die alone in a room littered with unheard, possibly unwrapped, CDs.
My confession: after promising myself that I'd cut back this year, I recently bought my thirteenth Ring cycle (total Ring CDs now stands at 182) and seventh Prokofiev symphony cycle (Rozhestvensky).
Sarge
At least you will know every note of the Ring!
I have 3 complete Mahler cycles and several individual recordings and I only know the 1st and 6th well...
I should buy stop buying new versions of works that I already own and do not know yet ::)
Quote from: nico1616 on February 27, 2012, 09:34:09 AM
At least you will know every note of the Ring!
I have 3 complete Mahler cycles and several individual recordings and I only know the 1st and 6th well...
I should buy stop buying new versions of works that I already own and do not know yet ::)
Ha, that's funny though. It is one of the first stages of admitting addiction for people to finally acknowledge that in the long term, most general way, there are things that should be done. So this is a promising sign.
Excuse me now while I go thumb through my 18 versions of Haydn's 'Military Symphony'.... ::)
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Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on February 27, 2012, 09:50:02 AM
Excuse me now while I go thumb through my 18 versions of Haydn's 'Military Symphony'.... ::)
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Hmmm, quite comforting to know that there is not a classical work in my collection that I have more than 9 versions of (Don Giovanni) :D
My 7 Haydn London symphony cycles are just peanuts.
Moreover, Haydn's symphonies never cost me any effort to listen to, they always make me smile ;D
Quote from: nico1616 on February 27, 2012, 10:30:51 AM
Hmmm, quite comforting to know that there is not a classical work in my collection that I have more than 9 versions of (Don Giovanni) :D
My 7 Haydn London symphony cycles are just peanuts.
Moreover, Haydn's symphonies never cost me any effort to listen to, they always make me smile ;D
My kinda guy! :)
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Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on February 27, 2012, 10:36:48 AM
My kinda guy! :)
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Thanks!
I can not let this opportunity go by: please tell me your favorite Military symphony recording.
Another Haydn symphony recording won't hurt ;D
Or maybe it is already in my collection!
Nico
Quote from: nico1616 on February 27, 2012, 10:48:07 AM
Thanks!
I can not let this opportunity go by: please tell me your favorite Military symphony recording.
Another Haydn symphony recording won't hurt ;D
Or maybe it is already in my collection!
Nico
I really like Minkowski and Friends. It is the one that I recommended in the Haydn series as having the best percussion. I don't really listen to modern instrument versions, although I have a few... :-\
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Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on February 27, 2012, 11:20:45 AM
I really like Minkowski and Friends. It is the one that I recommended in the Haydn series as having the best percussion. I don't really listen to modern instrument versions, although I have a few... :-\
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Minkowski I have and love!!!
A few weeks ago I compared my 8 versions of symphony#99. Minkowski is my favorite for that beautiful piece. His slow movement is really heartbreaking.
Szell came second...
Quote from: MN Dave on February 27, 2012, 08:17:57 AM
I need to cut back on purchases but have not yet found a good way to do so. I was out of it for a while there but now I'm back in big time. I have Spotify but that doesn't stop me from buying downloads or discs.
Ugh.
I thought you had given up on all this two years ago???
I guess I've been purchase free for three months now...wow...just yesterday I opened the last XMass cd... and I'm just so satisfied listening to all things old and new.
Quote from: snyprrr on February 28, 2012, 06:26:28 AM
I thought you had given up on all this two years ago???
Sounds right. ;D
Quote from: nico1616 on February 27, 2012, 12:44:50 PM
A few weeks ago I compared my 8 versions of symphony#99. Minkowski is my favorite for that beautiful piece. His slow movement is really heartbreaking.
Szell came second...
I love "The Cat" Symphony ;D I have 9 versions. Minkowski is one of my favorites, too, although, for me, Norrington/Stuttgart just edges him out for top spot due to Stuttgart's ruder brass. I prefer the slower, more galumphing pace of Norrington's Minuet too. But yeah, Minkowski is excellent. I'm usually a Szell man in Haydn but I wasn't as pleased with his 99...the first movement is a bit faster than I prefer. Still, a great performance.
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 28, 2012, 06:53:00 AM
I love "The Cat" Symphony ;D I have 9 versions. Minkowski is one of my favorites, too, although, for me, Norrington/Stuttgart just edges him out for top spot due to Stuttgart's ruder brass. I prefer the slower, more galumphing pace of Norrington's Minuet too. But yeah, Minkowski is excellent. I'm usually a Szell man in Haydn but I wasn't as pleased with his 99...the first movement is a bit faster than I prefer. Still, a great performance.
Sarge
See, without 'you' people doing all the heavy lifting, we wouldn't then be able to go on after you and buy the CORRECT recording!! :P So... thanks! ;) ;D :-*
I'm on medication for CDCDCD and it's been helping. I haven't really bought that much lately, which is pretty surprising.
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 28, 2012, 06:53:00 AM
I love "The Cat" Symphony ;D I have 9 versions. Minkowski is one of my favorites, too, although, for me, Norrington/Stuttgart just edges him out for top spot due to Stuttgart's ruder brass. I prefer the slower, more galumphing pace of Norrington's Minuet too. But yeah, Minkowski is excellent. I'm usually a Szell man in Haydn but I wasn't as pleased with his 99...the first movement is a bit faster than I prefer. Still, a great performance.
Sarge
The "Cat" symphony? I have never heard of that nickname for n°99 ???
Norrington is missing in my collection and you just made me curious ...
Maybe a 9th version won't hurt ;)
Quote from: nico1616 on February 29, 2012, 12:11:36 AM
The "Cat" symphony? I have never heard of that nickname for n°99 ???
Norrington is missing in my collection and you just made me curious ...
Maybe a 9th version won't hurt ;)
This was started by Sarge. Here was one of the original posts on it from the Haydn symphony thread:
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 08, 2011, 06:25:58 AM
99 is one of my favorites. I don't understand though why it hasn't acquired the nickname Die Katze (the Cat). The second subject first movement sounds like a meow to me 8) 80 in D minor is another favorite. Some of those written around the time of the Horn Signal have tremendous music for horns too, which I love. I just can't remember which ones! Damn Papa for composing too many to remember ;D
Sarge
Quote from: nico1616 on February 29, 2012, 12:11:36 AM
The "Cat" symphony? I have never heard of that nickname for n°99 ???
Neal kindly answered for me. I'll just add this: few if any of the nicknames given to Haydn symphonies were Haydn's idea. Others thought of the labels and they stuck. Why should that tradition end in the 19th century? I hope my nickname for 99 (Die Katze or The Cat) catches on :D
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/dec11/Haydn99Katze.jpg)
So far, it hasn't :'(
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 29, 2012, 12:53:06 AM
Neal kindly answered for me. I'll just add this: few if any of the nicknames given to Haydn symphonies were Haydn's idea. Others thought of the labels and they stuck. Why should that tradition end in the 19th century? I hope my nickname for 99 (Die Katze or The Cat) catches on :D
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/dec11/Haydn99Katze.jpg)
So far, it hasn't :'(
Sarge
Great story! After this reply (and the fantastic cover), to me n°99 will be forever 'die Katze' ;D
Nico
Quote from: nico1616 on February 29, 2012, 12:58:34 AM
Great story! After this reply (and the fantastic cover), to me n°99 will be forever 'die Katze' ;D
Excellent :D
Sarge
The medication has STOPPED WORKING!!! I bought three recordings today:
Bartok: Violin Concertos, Arabella Steinbacher, Pentatone
Milhaud: Violin Concertos, Arabella Steinbacher, Orfeo
Khachaturian: Spartacus, Jurowski, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, 2-CDs, Capriccio
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 29, 2012, 10:25:20 AM
The medication has STOPPED WORKING!!! I bought three recordings today:
Bartok: Violin Concertos, Arabella Steinbacher, Pentatone
Milhaud: Violin Concertos, Arabella Steinbacher, Ofreo
Khachaturian: Spartacus, Jurowski, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, 2-CDs, Capriccio
I haven't heard her Bartok yet, but I love Steinbacher's Milhaud.
Sarge
Thankfully I have never suffered from this affliction. :)
. . . . .
OKAY! OKAY! I prefer to refer to myself as reformed. :P
Since last summer, I have only bought two CD's - an Enescu piano quartets and a Bacewicz et al woodwind set.
My budget discipline is in full force, and whenever I feel myself starting to weaken, I simply stare long and hard at the cubic feet of vinyl, tape and CD's in my house and shake it off.
It also pleases me that as advanced as my compulsion was, alot of you are truly sick ! You need help. Serious, expensive, psychiatric care with long-term meds.
:o
Quote from: Scion7 on March 05, 2012, 04:19:16 PM
Thankfully I have never suffered from this affliction. :)
. . . . .
OKAY! OKAY! I prefer to refer to myself as reformed. :P
Since last summer, I have only bought two CD's - an Enescu piano quartets and a Bacewicz et al woodwind set.
My budget discipline is in full force, and whenever I feel myself starting to weaken, I simply stare long and hard at the cubic feet of vinyl, tape and CD's in my house and shake it off.
It also pleases me that as advanced as my compulsion was, alot of you are truly sick ! You need help. Serious, expensive, psychiatric care with long-term meds.
:o
What, and LP's are a harmless placebo? Pull the other one. :D
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I'm reformed, I tell yaz!
Haven't bought a new LP since .... well ... since they (basically) stopped makin' 'em.
Classical purchases for many years have been CD's.
BUT I GOT IT UNDER CONTROL! I'm like Yosemite Sam post-Bugs Bunny. "I got it licked, rabbit!" :-\
Quote from: Scion7 on March 05, 2012, 04:31:20 PM
I'm reformed, I tell yaz!
Haven't bought a new LP since .... well ... since they (basically) stopped makin' 'em.
Classical purchases for many years have been CD's.
BUT I GOT IT UNDER CONTROL! I'm like Yosemite Sam post-Bugs Bunny. "I got it licked, rabbit!" :-\
Me too! 24 hours and counting. Don't mind that little twitch, it gooees awawaway ..... usually after a visit to Ammaaaz...... :-\
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And those two used, mint jazz LP's I bought at Papa Jazz in Columbia last month don't count.
Neither do those Ltd. edition Deep Purple Anniversary Edition LP's.
And I most certainly DO NOT COUNT those two vinyl Bruckner's I got by Haitink at a used book store in 2007 !!!!
:'(
Quote from: Scion7 on March 05, 2012, 04:48:50 PM
And those two used, mint jazz LP's I bought at Papa Jazz in Columbia last month don't count.
Neither do those Ltd. edition Deep Purple Anniversary Edition LP's.
And I most certainly DO NOT COUNT those two vinyl Bruckner's I got by Haitink at a used book store in 2007 !!!!
:'(
Oh, I completely agree with you. The jazz and the Deep Purple are mandatory purchases, thus not covered by the "discretionary clause" of the definition. And 'used' disks are exempt by their very nature; that was a mercy rescue situation that couldn't be passed up by any music lover with a heart. So it seems you are really, really on the road to recovery! Congratulations! BTW, I saw a great sale on Philips Complete Mozart Edition sets, I'll see you there! :)
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Quote from: Scion7 on March 05, 2012, 04:31:20 PMBUT I GOT IT UNDER CONTROL! I'm like Yosemite Sam post-Bugs Bunny. "I got it licked, rabbit!" :-\
One of the many warning signs of CDCDCD: complete denial. ;) :D
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 05, 2012, 05:45:34 PM
One of the many warning signs of CDCDCD: complete denial. ;) :D
CDCDCDCDCD
Complete Denial of Compulsive Disassociative CD Collecting Disease of Complete Discographies...
Quote from: Greg on March 05, 2012, 06:52:21 PM
CDCDCDCDCD
Complete Denial of Compulsive Disassociative CD Collecting Disease of Complete Discographies...
:P
Quote from: Greg on March 05, 2012, 06:52:21 PM
CDCDCDCDCD
Complete Denial of Compulsive Disassociative CD Collecting Disease of Complete Discographies...
Hahahaha awesome! :D
Quote from: Scion7 on March 05, 2012, 04:19:16 PM
Since last summer, I have only bought two CD's - an Enescu piano quartets and a Bacewicz et al woodwind set.
This man's good taste is its own reward. See people, if you are on this level of purchasing, you have already traipsed through the brambles and are on your way to on high! Notice how he didn't say 'Bernstein Box' or 'EMI Opera Box' or any such thing.
I know what it must have taken for you, having found myself squaring off against that Bacewicz cd a good while back. It's an odd label, right? Well, if you're considering something like that, you probably aren't going to be getting caught up in 39 Mahler 9ths.
I... presume. :o
I must say that I just can't seem to care about getting anything right now. I REALLY realize that I have enough music to last a 'normal' person's lifetime...
yeah....ok, don't get me wrong, ;D I loooove NEW STUFF... YAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!
but, I can REMEMBER when everything was new, and many of these recordings still pack the required
frisson.
I know it's easy to fall into 'rabbit holes', new interests that bring on a 'crackhead' like need for completion of the task at hand. Currently, I feel like I sit on top of the mountain, no needs or wants, but to further the relationship with those that I already have.
I suppose I can now claim three months purchase free. I guess it feels good, but then, this isn't an AA meeting!
Is it??? :o
Either way, you're NOT getting a chip!! ;) ;D
Hey, 'compulsion', if it's NOT a 'disease', well, sure can feel like one. I'm sure myself and many others here have actually 'suffered' in this silly game of materialismo... I know I can only speak for myself. I'm not saying I've broken out in hives over a cd, but... now... that... I think about it...
Quote from: Greg on March 05, 2012, 11:52:21 PM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=15426.msg607727#msg607727)
CDCDCDCDCD
Complete Denial of Compulsive Disassociative CD Collecting Disease of Complete Discographies...
(* applause *)
Quote from: karlhenning on March 06, 2012, 04:45:11 AM
Quote from: Greg on March 05, 2012, 11:52:21 PM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=15426.msg607727#msg607727) CDCDCDCDCD
Complete Denial of Compulsive Disassociative CD Collecting Disease of Complete Discographies...
(* applause *)
I have given up on box sets and complete discographies. I still have 50 of the 60 cds of the Bernstein symphony set to listen to and 30 of the 50 of the Decca sound box ::) Like a mountain I will never get over...
Now only single cds in my shopping basket. Problem is they are so cheap on the amazon.co.uk used market that I can not stop buying them :-\
Nico
Quote from: nico1616 on March 12, 2012, 11:06:13 AM
I have given up on box sets and complete discographies. I still have 50 of the 60 cds of the Bernstein symphony set to listen to and 30 of the 50 of the Decca sound box ::) Like a mountain I will never get over...
Now only single cds in my shopping basket. Problem is they are so cheap on the amazon.co.uk used market that I can not stop buying them :-\
Nico
You figure it's people bailing out and going digital? I think there will be a period there where there is an abundance, and if you want CD's, that will be the time to get them. After that, who knows?
I haven't ever really gone the route of Big Boxes anyway, and never discographies, but I do collect the 'Complete Works of Xxxxxx', usually 1 disk at a time. I have the Haydn Big Box, but that was the exception, since it actually contained some things that couldn't be bought separately.
I expect that one day I will get rid of half of my disks, but will keep the core set of my Top 4 composers as actual CD's.
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Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on March 12, 2012, 11:30:47 AM
You figure it's people bailing out and going digital? I think there will be a period there where there is an abundance, and if you want CD's, that will be the time to get them.
I expect that one day I will get rid of half of my disks, but will keep the core set of my Top 4 composers as actual CD's.
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I will never get rid of my cds. I still feel the same magic of that perfect sound, without a scratch, which I discovered in 1988 when I bought my first cd player.
There will always be an element of nostalgia, and I will gladly expand my collection if others want to get rid of it.
Now listening to Bernstein's Haydn symphonies 92 and 94 on DG which I bought for 0,01 pounds (2,12 euros including postage). Bargain of the year :D
Keep them coming!!!
Nico
Quote from: nico1616 on March 12, 2012, 11:50:18 AM
I will never get rid of my cds. I still feel the same magic of that perfect sound, without a scratch, which I discovered in 1988 when I bought my first cd player.
There will always be an element of nostalgia, and I will gladly expand my collection if others want to get rid of it.
Now listening to Bernstein's Haydn symphonies 92 and 94 on DG which I bought for 0,01 pounds (2,12 euros including postage). Bargain of the year :D
Keep them coming!!!
Nico
Well, pretty much all of my CD's have been played once (to rip) and then stored. I don't know how many I have, between 4000 & 5000 would be a fair guess. I don't subscribe to the superiority of sound theory. FLAC is good enough for me. However, that is only if I rip it myself. :D The reason I won't part with my Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven or Schubert is not because of listening quality but simply to have relics of the bygone age... ;)
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Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on March 12, 2012, 12:03:14 PM
Well, pretty much all of my CD's have been played once (to rip) and then stored. I don't know how many I have, between 4000 & 5000 would be a fair guess. I don't subscribe to the superiority of sound theory. FLAC is good enough for me. However, that is only if I rip it myself. :D The reason I won't part with my Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven or Schubert is not because of listening quality but simply to have relics of the bygone age... ;)
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I thought FLAC quality was identical to cd quality? Relics of the bygone age, nicely said :)
My cdcollection is about 2000 large, mostly opera. I love looking in the booklets and reading the liner notes while listening with the headphone. A shame that current recordings do not have those fat booklets anymore, some were a work of art ;)
Nico
Quote from: nico1616 on March 12, 2012, 01:07:34 PM
I thought FLAC quality was identical to cd quality? Relics of the bygone age, nicely said :)
My cdcollection is about 2000 large, mostly opera. I love looking in the booklets and reading the liner notes while listening with the headphone. A shame that current recordings do not have those fat booklets anymore, some were a work of art ;)
Nico
Except Opera Rara. The booklets are usually very fine and of high quality.
Quote from: mc ukrneal on March 12, 2012, 01:11:07 PM
Except Opera Rara. The booklets are usually very fine and of high quality.
That is true, and there are still some French labels (harmonia mundi, naïve) that invest in nice booklets.
But Opera Rara has the best of all ;)
Quote from: nico1616 on March 12, 2012, 01:07:34 PM
I thought FLAC quality was identical to cd quality? Relics of the bygone age, nicely said :)
My cdcollection is about 2000 large, mostly opera. I love looking in the booklets and reading the liner notes while listening with the headphone. A shame that current recordings do not have those fat booklets anymore, some were a work of art ;)
Nico
It is. That's why I don't really need to keep the disks. Also, my scanner does a splendid job making PDF's out of booklets too. So I
do have them. True, they lack that intimacy that touching alone provides.... :'(
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I had another flare up. Now I've got these recordings on the way...
-Ravel: Piano Concerto in G, Daphnis et Chloe Suite No. 2, La Valse, Gary Bertini, M. Argerich, Cologne Radio Symphony, Hybrid SACD, Capriccio
-Debussy: La Mer, Nocturnes, etc., Gary Bertini, Cologne Radio Symphony, Hybrid SACD, Capriccio
-Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina, Claudio Abbado, Vienna State Opera Orchestra & Chorus, various soloists, 3-CDs, DG
-Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Lieutenant Kije, Andre Previn, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Telarc
-R. Strauss: Elektra, Solti, Vienna Philharmonic, 2-CDs, Decca
-R. Strauss: Elektra, Bohm, Staatskapelle Dresden, 2-CDs, DG
-R. Strauss: Salome, Solti, Vienna Philharmonic, 2-CDs, Decca
-R. Strauss: Die Frau ohne Schatten, Vienna State Opera Orch., 3-CDs, DG
-Bartok: The Miraculous Mandarin, Hungarian Sketches, etc., Antal Dorati, Zubin Mehta, Detroit Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, 2-CDs, Decca
-Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1-7, Claudio Abbado, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, 4-Blurays, Euroarts
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 13, 2012, 09:28:30 PM
I had another flare up. Now I've got these recordings on the way...
-Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina, Claudio Abbado, Vienna State Opera Orchestra & Chorus, various soloists, 3-CDs, DG
-R. Strauss: Elektra, Solti, Vienna Philharmonic, 2-CDs, Decca
Two of the best :D
The prelude on the Abbado recording alone is worth the price. Abbado's conducting is superb, and Haugland, Atlantov and Kotscherga are the standout singers for me.
The Solti Elektra has an energy unsurpassed in any recordings I know. But beware, you may feel to urge to split someone's head with an axe after listening to this recording ;)
Nico
Quote from: nico1616 on March 14, 2012, 03:51:08 AM
Two of the best :D
The prelude on the Abbado recording alone is worth the price. Abbado's conducting is superb, and Haugland, Atlantov and Kotscherga are the standout singers for me.
The Solti Elektra has an energy unsurpassed in any recordings I know. But beware, you may feel to urge to split someone's head with an axe after listening to this recording ;)
Nico
DON'T ENABLE HIM!!! :o :o :o
Quote from: nico1616 on March 14, 2012, 03:51:08 AM
Two of the best :D
The prelude on the Abbado recording alone is worth the price. Abbado's conducting is superb, and Haugland, Atlantov and Kotscherga are the standout singers for me.
The Solti Elektra has an energy unsurpassed in any recordings I know. But beware, you may feel to urge to split someone's head with an axe after listening to this recording ;)
Nico
This really good to hear, Nico! I've always wanted to hear more Mussorgsky outside of the usual suspects, so this seemed like the perfect work to do so. :) As for the
Elektra, this is a work I've been drooling over for quite some time. I'm glad I have two performances of it on the way too. 8)
I would certainly have CDCDCD if I had more money....
;D
I may already have it, just look at my listening pile... some cds purchased many years ago I still haven't listened to, a Wagner Ring Cycle, two new Mahler cycles, and many many many many others....
Alas, and so young, too . . . .
Quote from: madaboutmahler on March 14, 2012, 11:07:39 AM
I would certainly have CDCDCD if I had more money....
;D
I may already have it, just look at my listening pile... some cds purchased many years ago I still haven't listened to, a Wagner Ring Cycle, two new Mahler cycles, and many many many many others....
I would certainly have more money if I didn't have CDCDCD...
Only 66 hours of music unlistened :P
~Karlo
Quote from: North Star on March 14, 2012, 01:58:31 PMI would certainly have more money if I didn't have CDCDCD...
Only 66 hours of music unlistened :P
~Karlo
It would be good for each poster to have a little horizontally-scrolling graph below their avatar, with a live update of how many hours of unlistened-to music they have in their collection.
Quote from: karlhenning on March 14, 2012, 11:14:40 AM
Alas, and so young, too . . . .
When I was younger, back in the day, we had to walk 16 miles in the snow to check out library CDs and made copies when we didn't have money. Nowadays, the moneyless newer generation has it too easy with this "youtube" and "downloads" and such...
Quote from: madaboutmahler on March 14, 2012, 11:07:39 AM
I would certainly have CDCDCD if I had more money....
;D
I may already have it, just look at my listening pile... some cds purchased many years ago I still haven't listened to, a Wagner Ring Cycle, two new Mahler cycles, and many many many many others....
Soooo... now you're going to listen to them in the meantime, right? ??? They're still new... to you?
Please say yes. :-[ ;D
ok, I'll just say yes for you. Yes. There. Much better.Enjoy! :-*
Quote from: Greg on March 14, 2012, 07:25:25 PM
When I was younger, back in the day, we had to walk 16 miles in the snow to check out library CDs...
Yeah, back in the days before Global Warming, those heavy snowfalls in Florida were a bitch ;D
Sarge
Perfect time in the conversation to bring this along:http://www.youtube.com/v/VKHFZBUTA4k
This was from the pre-Python At Last the 1948 Show. Yes, that's Marty Feldman . . . and you can see Tim Brooke-Taylor struggling not to "corpse," as they'd say.QuoteWe lived for three months in a rolled-up newspaper . . . .
Quote from: Greg on March 14, 2012, 07:25:25 PM
When I was younger, back in the day, we had to walk 16 miles in the snow to check out library CDs and made copies when we didn't have money.
Oh, did you steal the booklet? Leave them the cover page and take out the content which is what I did (which I am not proud of now, but was damn smart back then).
I have literally stolen cds from the Enoch Pratt,... only to return them in shame. :-[ I remember Lynn Harrell playing Schumann/Saint-Saens.
I'm sure I've declared before how I would carefully take cds out of their wrappers, listen, painstakingly return cd to wrapper, and return to tower. o\Or I would scratch and return (Rachmaninoff Trios/Beaux Arts).
I know I did my part to put Planet Music out of business. 8)
I don't know 'bout none of you other... fancy people, but I got into Classical Music through the Dickens! ::) ;D
Thankfully all this stuff wasn't around when I was a kid. I'll tell you that I walked into the mall bookstore when I was very yound, with an empty grocery bag, and walked out with all manner of books... not to read, mind you, but simply to have a Collection. On a trip to a relatives in the UK, I pilfered his SciFi Classics,... not to read, just to HAVE. ??? ??? ???
Now THAT's disease!!!! ;)
Seriously, I just went through the Library, and I am quite comfortable that I have listened to most everything within the year. Soon things, obviously, are written in the brain and don't really need to be played, and sometimes I hold off until I can spend a whole day with one particular Composer, but for the most part, I enjoy everything,... even the things I don't like i keep as learning aides. I have learned from my past NOT to have endless unopened/unexperienced 'things'. What is it that you're missing???
ARE CDS MATERIALISM?
You can't take "it" with you, but isn't the music you hear through cds something that you take with you. Do you take Barber's Adagio (for instance,... it's so 'popular' everyone knows it) "with you"?
...nevermind ::)...
Obviously a very special case here:Quote from: Mirror Image on March 15, 2012, 06:11:23 PM
I've actually bought both Britten opera sets twice and cancelled my orders. I really need to make a committment here! :)
Seriously? I feel like going to the bank and depositing some cd cash.
I just want... SOMETHING! AHHH... just something. :'(
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on March 15, 2012, 05:25:01 AM
Yeah, back in the days before Global Warming, those heavy snowfalls in Florida were a bitch ;D
Sarge
Yes, they were. Almost as bad as the daily summer blizzards in Brazil and Hawaii.
Quote from: springrite on March 15, 2012, 09:43:37 AM
Oh, did you steal the booklet? Leave them the cover page and take out the content which is what I did (which I am not proud of now, but was damn smart back then).
;D
I never did, but if I had my own scanner back then, I would have scanned them. It would have been a good idea, because now, it would be nice to have them. For one, if I ever wanted to learn, for example, German or French, there are tons of CD booklets with the translations in English; interesting reading + English translation = very useful for learning.
OK, TECHNICALLY, I made my first purchase of the year, but, as has been stated before, it was on Ebay, so it doesn't REALLY count (because there really is no 'free will' when it comes to Ebay: you HAVE to bid on what's there, not what you wish,... and, of course, you will usually get unavailable stuff for cheap... soooo...).
I got the first two items, which are totally unavailable, and was looking to pick up a couple of other cheap deals, when I... spend $6.66 :o on the third item!! :o That's right, somehow I had jostled loose some kind of 'Clash of the Titans' fulcrum of reality, and the dark things were coming after me,... ahhhhh :o!!
ahhhh :o,... 666...
This third item now has set off a CDCDCD reaction that has me sweating. Even though it's a Composer who I don't feel an incredible urge to collect, I feel as though I NEED to get a companion to this item,... just because... THAT'S WHAT WE DO!! Most of the other cds I'm looking at are a lot more expensive than the, admittedly, cheap item ($6.66 was a pretty good price for the 2-cd set). Oy, the CDCDCD comes to bite one in the tookus!!
Thankfully, I have NO real money, but, I've been trolling for item less than $5. So, TECHNICALLY, I'm in a 'relapse', but I have not yet 'picked up',... as they say in 'Other Fellowships', haha.
I do have the feeling that I will be getting a few cheap things here in the very near... ooops, too late, haha!!
Well, it's my Thread, so I can blah blah on if I want to? Ahhh...
So, I've already mapped out the rest of the year's purchases, mm, I'll give it @20 let's say, and most are $5 or under! :o, some are normal and full price, but, as I see, most of it's just 'cream'. There's a few 'catch ups'... ok, this is some of what I've got lined up:
Satie (Takahashi)
Late Liszt (which one?)
Ravel- Trio/Duo/Sonata,... or Debussy/Ravel/Faure...
more Le Sacre
some V-W and Tippett! :o (I wonder why? ::)_
and then some
oops, if I tell you, you'll :-X...
:-X :-X :-X
Anyhow, you can see that... if I'm at V-W and Tippett, I'm already pretty up to date,... perhaps I'm up to '46-'47 as far as... nevermind, again, sorry, haha, I'm not drunk... time to go to bed,... oy!!!
Thankfully there's no new releases, and I'm just trolling for truffles now, so, even in my CDCDCD I don't feel too bad about it. Of course, I could always pull one and find a Composer like Rihm or Koechlin to get lost in those Hanssler Editions,... yeesh, I warn you, don't start collecting Composers who end up getting loooong Editions out of very expensive labels (I know, I know,... but).
Frankly, I've enjoying what I have now for almost four months, and I have been able to use YouTube to do all my research, and I'm always easily discouraged, so that's been working out.
Finally,... after the $6'66 cd, I pulled the plug on Crumb's Black Angels. It was $1.99 (which is almost 666 upside down :o). What's next... Wuorinen?
For me the awful thing is buying CDs only to find that I already have them in my collection :o :o :o
Has anyone else had this worrying development? Hopefully not;
'Let the shipwrecks of others be your sea marks'
A warning to you all. ;D
Quote from: snyprrr on March 30, 2012, 08:48:18 PM
... yeesh, I warn you, don't start collecting Composers who end up getting loooong Editions out of very expensive labels...
Too late! I've been hooked by Fey's Haydn cycle on Hänssler and Honeck's Mahler cycle on Exton.
Sarge
Quote from: vandermolen on March 31, 2012, 12:24:40 AM
For me the awful thing is buying CDs only to find that I already have them in my collection :o :o :o
Has anyone else had this worrying development? Hopefully not
Despite the fact I keep a catalogue of my purchases, I've still done that about six times in the last few years. My last brain scan showed no abnormalities, so I guess I'm just naturally stupid and/or old ;D Most of my duplicates have found good homes.
Sarge
The CDCDCD has hit me hard this week. I've got the following on order:
-Beethoven: Early String Quartets, Takacs Quartet, 2 CDs, Decca
-Beethoven: String Quartets, Takacs Quartet, 2 CDs, Decca
-Beethoven: Late String Quartets, Takacs Quartet, 3 CDs, Decca
-Prokofiev: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2, Sonata for Two Violins, Pavel Haas Quartet, Supraphon
-Szymanowski: Complete Music for Violin and Piano, Alina Ibragimova (violin), Cedric Tiberghien, Hyperion
-Ives: Complete Violin Sonatas, Gregory Fulkerson (violin), Robert Shannon (piano), 2 CDs, Bridge
-Shostakovich: Complete Trios and Violin Sonatas, Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, 2 CDs, Koch Classics
-Weir: The Welcome Arrival of Rain, Natural History, Moon and Star, Martyn Brabbins, BBC Symphony Orch. NMC
-C. Matthews: Landscape, Cello Concerto, Machines & Dreams, Colin Carewe (conductor), Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor), Berlin Radio Symphony, LSO, London Sinfonietta, 2 CDs, NMC
-D. Matthews: Symphony No. 4, September Music, etc., John Carewe (conductor), Malcolm Nabarro (conductor), Bournemouth Sinfonietta, East of England Orchestra, NMC
-D. Matthews: In The Dark Time, Chaconne, Jac van Steen, BBC Symphony Orch., NMC
-D. Matthews: Concertos, Philippe Graffin (violin), Nicholas Daniel (oboe), George Vass (conductor), Bournemouth Symphony Orch., Orchestra Nova, Dutton
-D. Matthews: Symphonies 1, 3, 5, Martyn Brabbins, BBC National Orch. of Wales, Dutton
-D. Matthews: Symphonies 2 & 6, Jac van Steen, BBC National Orch. of Wales, Dutton
Good to see the Beethoven quartets on your list, they're definitely some of my absolutely favourite music. Endellion Quartet's recordings are superb. I don't remember whether you know Janacek's quartets. If not, do check them out.
For me...my CDCDCD came alive when I recieved around £70 birthday money! Purchased the following within less than a month of recieving the money! :
Mahler: Symphonies (Tennstedt)
Glazunov: The Seasons (Jarvi)
Ravel D+C: (Dutoit)
Prokofiev: R+J selections (MTT)
Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky (Jarvi)
Debussy: La Mer, Nocturnes, Jeux (Maazel)
Tippett: Concerto for Double String Orchestra, etc (Marriner)
Tippett: A Child of Our Time (Tippett)
Tippett: The Rose Lake (C.Davis)
:D
Great to see chamber music and great to see Beethoven on your shelf MI. :)
Quote from: North Star on April 06, 2012, 01:22:12 AM
Good to see the Beethoven quartets on your list, they're definitely some of my absolutely favourite music. Endellion Quartet's recordings are superb. I don't remember whether you know Janacek's quartets. If not, do check them out.
Yeah, I'm excited to hear them, North Star. I do know Janacek's SQs and they are great.
Quote from: DavidW on April 06, 2012, 06:27:44 AM
Great to see chamber music and great to see Beethoven on your shelf MI. :)
I've actually always liked chamber music, but it had never been a favorite genre, but that changed when I heard Debussy's chamber music a year or so ago. 8)
Hmm, this is what mine looks like:
Hugues Dufourt (Timpani)
Brahms/Henze- Piano Quintets
Rihm- Morphonie 2cd
Wuorinen- Five (Koch)
Wuorinen- Tashi (Koch)
Schubert/Crumb- Brodsky Qrt.
Chinary Ung- 7 Mirrors (New World)
Donald Erb- Drawing Down the Moon (New World)
Talujon Perc. Ens.- Xenakis, Harrison, Shapey, Rzewski
I think most all of them bent to the $5 rule; still, it adds up! There's a few more on 'The List' (The List HAS gotten much much smaller, and is now almost exclusively populated with the kind of non essential, personal, stuff. I feel like I've FINALLY got 'my' personal "history of essentials" down (as I Posted earlier, I'm down to a few random Ravel and Sibelius pieces).
Still, I HAVE gotten myself into a CDCDCD flareup here (I STILL haven't gotten the Ebay package in the mail after 10 days :o), and I'm really hoping that I can spend myself to sanity,... haha,... haha,...a...ah...ahahahahaahahaahaha...
No, seriously, CDCDCD is real, and I just went four months without buying anything and felt good, and now I'm almost 10 cds into a binge and feel like crap,... soooo, you all watch out out there, it's a rough world, and you never know when that panic buying will hit,... DO YOU? :o :o :o
I'm a recovering sufferer (is that the right word?) of CDCDCD but I do have a full-on case of its cousin ailment, CDDLCD. I download large amounts of music, from all kinds of sources, and even with a backlog that will take me at least a year to catalog and tag for listening, I still can't seem to stop. What if the recording goes out of print or the files are deleted? I simply must get it - now! A 60th Beethoven symphony cycle? Yes, please! ;D
Even so, I follow the 'Purchases' thread here, and I'm rather envious of the nice hauls of real, tangible CDs that are flowing into the mailboxes of GMG-ers everywhere. I miss the thrill of browsing Amazon Marketplace, MDT, JPC, or BRO for great deals, the anticipation and finally getting the package in the mail, tearing into it, rifling through the discs, removing the shrink wrap, opening the jewel case, and even the smell of a fresh booklet :-[
I could order just one CD, right? I could stop after that. I could find a good deal on a used disc, or one on clearance, and justify the purchase (my wife handles the family finances) as a bargain I couldn't pass up. Couldn't I? :-\
My name is James, and I'm a classicalmusicaholic...
Quote from: classicalgeek on April 06, 2012, 10:17:07 AM
I follow the 'Purchases' thread here, and I'm rather envious of the nice hauls of real, tangible CDs that are flowing into the mailboxes of GMG-ers everywhere
Definitely a no no!! I'm getting jealous just thinking about it!!
I know, you can just about feeeeeeel them...mmm...
Stop, Stop!! :P
Quote from: classicalgeek on April 06, 2012, 10:17:07 AM
.....Couldn't I? :-\
My name is James, and I'm a classicalmusicaholic...
No, you couldn't! You're a backsliding git, ya weakling! Stick with your downloads, stay away from the hard stuff. I knew ever since your first post that you were one of those sissy-boys who couldn't resist a silver platter! Man up, dammit! >:(
There. tough love, that's all you needed. :)
(Tell your wife she owes me $20) :D
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Le Concert des Nations; Savall - Hob 20_1 The Seven Last Words - Orchestral version pt 6 - Sonata V - Adagio
Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on April 06, 2012, 04:45:58 PM
No, you couldn't! You're a backsliding git, ya weakling! Stick with your downloads, stay away from the hard stuff. I knew ever since your first post that you were one of those sissy-boys who couldn't resist a silver platter! Man up, dammit! >:(
Yes, yes, you're right, I'm powerless! It would all start harmlessly enough, with a three-dollar Amazon MP used disc. Then before you know it, I'd be opening new credit cards, shipping the CDs to my office, sneaking them home and hiding them in my sock drawer... ??? Thank you! Your tough love has spared me a lot of pain... ;D
Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on April 06, 2012, 04:45:58 PM
(Tell your wife she owes me $20) :D
Hey! That coulda gone toward a nice box set :( Or
another external hard drive...
Quote from: classicalgeek on April 06, 2012, 05:12:43 PM
Yes, yes, you're right, I'm powerless! It would all start harmlessly enough, with a three-dollar Amazon MP used disc. Then before you know it, I'd be opening new credit cards, shipping the CDs to my office, sneaking them home and hiding them in my sock drawer... ??? Thank you! Your tough love has spared me a lot of pain... ;D
Hey! That coulda gone toward a nice box set :( Or another external hard drive...
:D Anytime, James. That's what we mods were hired for, to help save people from themselves. 0:)
Well, if she will just slip it into my PayPal account, that's what it
will go for. I seem to be more help to others than I am for myself... :-\
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Musicians of the Louvre, Grenoble \ Minkowski - Hob 01_100 Symphony in G 2nd mvmt - Allegretto
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 06, 2012, 06:36:43 AM
Yeah, I'm excited to hear them, North Star. I do know Janacek's SQs and they are great.
Excellent, John.
Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on April 06, 2012, 04:45:58 PM
No, you couldn't! You're a backsliding git, ya weakling! Stick with your downloads, stay away from the hard stuff. I knew ever since your first post that you were one of those sissy-boys who couldn't resist a silver platter! Man up, dammit! >:(
;D
I've been caught up in this ridiculous buying cycle lately, attempting to fill the bottomless pit of desire for new music.
It must stop. >:(
I'd like to limit my purchases. Hm. I wonder how that would work.
Quote from: Ataraxia on April 09, 2012, 06:15:16 AM
I've been caught up in this ridiculous buying cycle lately, attempting to fill the bottomless pit of desire for new music.
It must stop. >:(
I'd like to limit my purchases. Hm. I wonder how that would work.
You're going to have to 'Buy It Now!' your way out of it,... there's no other way! :-[ ;D
My Ebay STILL >:D didn't come today,... nothing can quite flare up the old CDCDCD like a shipment of rare stuff not showing up... on time (hopefully). I seriously could have an issue if it... NO NO, I just WON'T believe it, wah :'( wah :'(...
The Art of Letting Go 8)
AGAIN no mail!! >:D
I don't buy for 4 months, and the first purchase is MIA. >:D God does work in mysterious ways, uh uh uh uh uh. ???
Yup, so I've had to litigate my first order of the year! >:D God DOES work in mysterious ways. :-[ Oy!
And I knew, when I saw that $6.66 that it was gonna be funny, mm mm mm.
But, now, I THINK I'VE GIVEN MYSELF ENOUGH CONSOLATION PRIZES (woooah) so I can back out of this flareup. And, except for this last cd which I paid full price for ($20), everything else was around $5, so, hopefully, I can forget this happened and move on. whew!
I think I am going into a massive Sibelius/Nielsen phase, but do not have the money to help with it!!!!
:'( :'(
I desperately want the 15 cd BIS Sibelius boxset... but it's £40. I don't know when I'll be able to get that much!!!! ???
Oh well... until then, I can buy this Rattle cd, which I can get for just £1.80! :D
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A proposal
Compulsive Disassociative CD Collecting - Amazon Database app
-- anyone computer savvy enough to grade how difficult it would be to create
an application that that could compare Amazon's cd's across the various countries .com, .co.uk, .de, etc
- then generate a list of asin#,s as a database that met a predetermined threshold for price differential
as an example check all price for Mahler cd's from all Amazon sites & report as a database those ASIN#'s
which on one site are say 1/3 or 1/4 the price compared to the remainder
-- thus freeing-up time spent CDCDCD'ing to better spend listening to music
Is this Evil Genuis or what !!!!!!
Quote from: spooky on April 17, 2012, 10:41:14 AM
A proposal
Compulsive Disassociative CD Collecting - Amazon Database app
-- anyone computer savvy enough to grade how difficult it would be to create
an application that that could compare Amazon's cd's across the various countries .com, .co.uk, .de, etc
- then generate a list of asin#,s as a database that met a predetermined threshold for price differential
as an example check all price for Mahler cd's from all Amazon sites & report as a database those ASIN#'s
which on one site are say 1/3 or 1/4 the price compared to the remainder
-- thus freeing-up time spent CDCDCD'ing to better spend listening to music
Is this Evil Genuis or what !!!!!!
This is kinda like that: http://www.camelcamelcamel.com/ (http://www.camelcamelcamel.com/). I forget who originally posted it, but it may be of interest.
Quote from: mc ukrneal on April 17, 2012, 10:56:59 AM
This is kinda like that: http://www.camelcamelcamel.com/ (http://www.camelcamelcamel.com/). I forget who originally posted it, but it may be of interest.
Yes, but if it could search for a predetermined price differential
-- you could capture many of those insane prices Amazon occasionally
posts as a initial offering - typically they are short lived deals
and a couple of days later are 3 to 4 times as expensive
Well my CDCDCD kicked in again today and so now I have these on the way...
Ades: Tevot, Violin Concerto, Couperin Dances, Simon Rattle, etc., Berlin Philharmonic, EMI
Ades: America - A Prophecy, etc., Ades (conductor), City of Birmingham Symphony, EMI
Ades: Asyla, Chamber Symphony, Simon Rattle, Ades (conductor), City of Birmingham Symphony, EMI
Birtwistle: Night's Black Bird, The Shadow of Night, Ryan Wigglesworth, Halle Orchestra, NMC
Birtwistle: The Triumph of Time, Ritual Fragment, Gawain's Journey, Elgar Howarth, Philharmonia, London Sinfonietta, NMC
Birtwistle: Secret Theatre, Silbury Air, Elgar Howarth, London Sinfonietta, NMC
Saint-Saens: Complete Piano Concertos, Malikova, Thomas Sanderling, Cologne Radio Symphony, 2 hybird SACDs, Audite
Scott: Symphony No. 1, Cello Concerto, Paul Watkins (cello), Martyn Brabbins, BBC Philharmonic, Chandos
Scott: Symphony No. 3 "The Muses," Piano Concerto No. 2, Neptune, H. Shelley (piano), Martyn Brabbins, BBC Phil., Chandos
Scott: Early One Morning, Piano Concerto No. 1, Symphony No. 4, H. Shelley (piano), Martyn Brabbins, BBC Phil., Chandos
Scott: Violin Concerto, Symphonic Dances, etc., Olivier Charlier (violin), Martyn Brabbins, BBC Phil., Chandos
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 18, 2012, 02:52:14 PM
Well my CDCDCD kicked in again today and so now I have these on the way...
Ades: Tevot, Violin Concerto, Couperin Dances, Simon Rattle, etc., Berlin Philharmonic, EMI
Nice CD! I saw Ades and Marwood perform the Violin Concerto with the BSO at Symphony Hall last year.
Quote from: Szykneij on April 18, 2012, 03:51:25 PM
Nice CD! I saw Ades and Marwood perform the Violin Concerto with the BSO at Symphony Hall last year.
Sweet! I can't wait to hear it. I bet that was a great performance.
Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on March 05, 2012, 05:20:21 PM
The jazz and the Deep Purple are mandatory purchases, thus not covered by the "discretionary clause" of the definition.
I felt that I had come down with a serious case of CDCDCD after digging through E-Bay for (good) remasters of the first six Black Sabbath albums after buying all of this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,5870.msg622842.html#msg622842). But based on Gurn's reasoning, I'm in the clear! The first six Sabbath albums are certainly mandatory purchases, and given that my previous copies have
long been worn out from spending too much time in the car, it is clear that it was time for an upgrade!
I have never seen one classical recording which has the "use discretion", "buy at your discretion", or even "parental discretion" sticker on it. We are all in the clear.
Quote from: springrite on April 22, 2012, 04:34:31 PM
I have never seen one classical recording which has the "use discretion", "buy at your discretion", or even "parental discretion" sticker on it. We are all in the clear.
What, not even...
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61ZwibJ01VL._SS500_.jpg)
Here's that picture again - as a clickable link.
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The 1-star review is pretty funny, bearing in mind the title, concept and cover art of the album:
"In a moment of weakness after reading the reviews I purchased it. Was very disappointed. I guess if you are into Halloween music it would be ok - maybe."
I don't have a problem. Really, I don't!
Hey, I believe you!
Quote from: eyeresist on April 22, 2012, 08:11:31 PM
Here's that picture again - as a clickable link.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61ZwibJ01VL._SL500_AA280_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005TLXZC0/?tag=goodmusicguideco)
The 1-star review is pretty funny, bearing in mind the title, concept and cover art of the album:
"In a moment of weakness after reading the reviews I purchased it. Was very disappointed. I guess if you are into Halloween music it would be ok - maybe."
I couldn't quite decipher the pieces though.
btw- as to CDCDCD, I've had to get my money back from Ebay, for that first purchase that started off the current outbreak. I just got the last consolation cd yesterday... I'm still jones-ing for 'stuff', but I seriously don't WANT anything.
Other, 'real life' stuff has happened and I'm depressed, but I have no RELEASE.
THAT'S IT!!! New RELEASES!!!
AHHHHHHH!!!!!! :o :o :o :o
I can't BELIEVE the flareup I'm experiencing,... ever since that initial Ebay purchase that went missing (and I did get the money back) I have been struggling to neatly fold my addiction so I can move on to something else. >:D
I really don't NEED to get anything, but the postal service is not arriving when I think it should, and that is causing me to keep pushing the button. Thankfully, I'm still basically keeping to the $5 and under rule, but soon those bargains will be depleted leaving only full price and ridiculous used prices.
Oy,...just be happy with what you have, just be happy with what you have, jus...
.
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I JUST walked in the door, from the mailbox, with 'the package' hidden under my shirt.
Someone unfamiliar with this Thread might well ask, Why, my good man, would you feel the need to hide your pride?
Mmm...
I'm just saying, I DID just 'feel' the need to sneak a package passed the guardian of the house. Even if I think myself to be a sane and rational being, I question the cowardice. Should I not go up to said guardian, flaunting, saying, Here is my vanity which I wave before you. Do your worst!
Ah, manhood!
Well, it IS 'supposed' to be 'The Last CD',... for now, of course,... but, seriously, I have been struggling to keep the 'weakness' going, but, I'm... gasp :o... SATISFIED with what I have!! :o I mean, if the next purchase on The List is Pollini's Late Beethoven, I mean, come ON! ::),... what hurry IS there? :-* 8)
Frankly,... and trust me,... I'm sure it's the extenuating circumstances right now that are keeping me from buying frivolities, and not the fact that I can't 'come up' (create drama) with stuff to 'buy'.
Otherwise, I have to be clear, the Music-Base I have now (in my spirit) is telling me that I've 'graduated' this level, and I can now proceed with Composing & Performing. At this point, the definition of 'listening' has changed for me. Things are exciting!
CDCDCD Axiom:
'Buy until you're satisfied, then stop'
My List has been fulfilled, I am up to date, I have transcended my desire.
Now,... who's this Wagner fellow? :) ;D
I'm proud of myself. I've bought some progressive rock recordings recently, but I haven't went crazy with anything. I've been keeping myself in check and trying to immerse myself in what I already own and haven't heard yet (i. e. still listening to Ozawa's BSO Ravel recordings).
At last count I had roughly 1100 discs to listen to. About half from big boxes, the rest individual discs or downloads I transferred to disc - tons of them. It's a money pit, and a time pit too. The big boxes especially are an almost unsurmountable challenge. It's easy to get a disc or two from the shelf, but when will I ever have time to listen to the 50 cd set of Liège Philharmonic recordings, or the 70 disc Callas box? :P
I'm afraid lobotomy is the only effective cure...
Quote from: André on July 19, 2012, 03:57:57 PM
At last count I had roughly 1100 discs to listen to. About half from big boxes, the rest individual discs or downloads I transferred to disc - tons of them. It's a money pit, and a time pit too. The big boxes especially are an almost unsurmountable challenge. It's easy to get a disc or two from the shelf, but when will I ever have time to listen to the 50 cd set of Liège Philharmonic recordings, or the 70 disc Callas box? :P
I'm afraid lobotomy is the only effective cure...
Nah, I've already had one. Didn't do any good.... :-\
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Quote from: André on July 19, 2012, 03:57:57 PM
At last count I had roughly 1100 discs to listen to. About half from big boxes, the rest individual discs or downloads I transferred to disc - tons of them. It's a money pit, and a time pit too. The big boxes especially are an almost unsurmountable challenge. It's easy to get a disc or two from the shelf, but when will I ever have time to listen to the 50 cd set of Liège Philharmonic recordings, or the 70 disc Callas box? :P
I'm afraid lobotomy is the only effective cure...
:-\You haaave got yourself into quite a pickle there. mm
Do you only get one listen, then, and it's off to the mothballs?
Quote from: snyprrr on July 19, 2012, 07:41:12 PM
:-\You haaave got yourself into quite a pickle there. mm
Do you only get one listen, then, and it's off to the mothballs?
Good question. The mothballs are definitely waiting any recording
of music I know* which I deem of low artistic interest. That* may be 1/3 of them, as I tend to duplicate lots of works - mostly symphonies, concertos, Masses and sundry Requiems. Then there are those that grab my attention: a second listening is always in order, then it's car-listening fodder, where it can be subjected to 1-3 additional hearings. When it's music I'm unfamiliar with it depends either on the music or the interpretation. As a rule I will shelve a recording that failed to arouse any interest or an interpretation that raised strong objections. As Forrest Gump used to say, the music pile is like a box of chocolates: you never know what to expect.
I give music and musicians a fair hearing. I'm never proceeding hastily to the next disc. Each ecording get at least two spins, unless they're clunkers. Even music that resolutely evades my understanding or ruffles my sensibilities gets a fair
trial hearing. That's the case right now: my in-car listening this week includes a disc of percussion music by Norgärd, Xenakis and Gudmundsen-Holgreen.
Quote from: André on July 20, 2012, 04:26:46 PM
Good question. The mothballs are definitely waiting any recording of music I know* which I deem of low artistic interest. That* may be 1/3 of them, as I tend to duplicate lots of works - mostly symphonies, concertos, Masses and sundry Requiems. Then there are those that grab my attention: a second listening is always in order, then it's car-listening fodder, where it can be subjected to 1-3 additional hearings. When it's music I'm unfamiliar with it depends either on the music or the interpretation. As a rule I will shelve a recording that failed to arouse any interest or an interpretation that raised strong objections. As Forrest Gump used to say, the music pile is like a box of chocolates: you never know what to expect.
I give music and musicians a fair hearing. I'm never proceeding hastily to the next disc. Each ecording get at least two spins, unless they're clunkers. Even music that resolutely evades my understanding or ruffles my sensibilities gets a fair trial hearing. That's the case right now: my in-car listening this week includes a disc of percussion music by Norgärd, Xenakis and Gudmundsen-Holgreen.
You can send it to me! ;D It's the best performance of 'Psappha', and the Norgard piece is quite exotic at the other extreme. You can take the other third piece much less seriously.
I'd SellItNow! Clear out the riff raff. I have cds that I listen to often,... surely you listen to favs more than a few times?
I know some people haven't grasped the concept of selling, or just getting rid of it... charity? You need to listen to the new stuff. Get crackin'! Life's exciting,... you can do this!! :-*
Do you have any nice vintage jewel case, nya, nya, nya, drool :P , drool!! :P
Haha, it's sold already. I'm listening to a copy I made long time ago before parting with it. Curiously it's the Gudmundsen-Holgreen piece I like best ??? Maybe because it features othe instruments than the percussions.
Do you mean to tell me seriously that there are more versions of the Xenakis out there? Holy Moly, J'aurai tout vu!
Quote from: André on July 22, 2012, 05:57:27 AM
Do you mean to tell me seriously that there are more versions of the Xenakis out there? Holy Moly, J'aurai tout vu!
The official discography page lists 14 recordings of
Psappha...
:o. I can understand the interest from percussion groups. Other than that... What do you find interesting in it?
Cold Turkey Month! Where no one here buys any recordings for a whole month! You will be forced to listen to what you already own!! THE HORROR!!! THE HORROR!!!
October.
...
Quote from: MN Dave on August 02, 2012, 09:09:51 AM
Cold Turkey Month! Where no one here buys any recordings for a whole month! You will be forced to listen to what you already own!! THE HORROR!!! THE HORROR!!!
October.
That will only happen if GMG commits a
"Heaven's Gate"...
Sick.
I'll have no one to talk to, then. :(
Quote from: MN Dave on August 02, 2012, 09:09:51 AM
Cold Turkey Month! Where no one here buys any recordings for a whole month! You will be forced to listen to what you already own!! THE HORROR!!! THE HORROR!!!
October.
I do this all the time during the summer. It has been over a month since my last purchase even now. I haven't dissolved into nothingness just yet! :)
Quote from: mc ukrneal on August 03, 2012, 11:10:06 AM
I do this all the time during the summer. It has been over a month since my last purchase even now. I haven't dissolved into nothingness just yet! :)
Okay, October. Get your buy on now while you can.
No, No, No!!!
Not October!
That's when I have the next opportunity to spend money, what with the birthday money & student benefits!
Let's just not buy anything until October, so everyone's happy, OK?
October is also one of MY favorite buying months.... :-\
8)
Oh, forget it!
Quote from: MN Dave on August 03, 2012, 01:11:37 PM
Oh, forget it!
Hey, I'll do it! But then I just went 8 months without ordering CDs, so I'm not really a CDCDCD victim.
Quote from: Brian on August 03, 2012, 01:51:10 PM
Hey, I'll do it! But then I just went 8 months without ordering CDs, so I'm not really a CDCDCD victim.
You get 'em free, cheater.
Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on August 03, 2012, 01:10:40 PM
October is also one of MY favorite buying months.... :-\
8)
Hm, do you really have a month which is not a favourite? :P ;) Give us a solid reasoning like North Star did. $:)
mmm...
Mars must be in retrograde ::)...
Just to Update
Since my successful Liszt binge (where I tried to get only cds for $5,... fairly successful ;D) I have pretty well been able to convince myself that I have moved on to other pursuits.
I still have the Pollini Late Beethoven that I'm schlepping on, and I've gotten myself into a little 'Le Sacre' orgy (still keeping it to @$5) that I'm nurturing, but, beyond that, the 'next' giant rabbithole in front of me is the CRI/New World catalog, which, seriously, is just a pathetic CDCDCD ploy,... I mean, really,... I could really care less about the minions on 3rd rate US Composers, but, I'm a sucker for the cheese, sooo,... JUST IN CASE the CDCDCD hits me, I have over a 1000 cds for mere PENNIES that I can indulge myself in. When you knowingly and gleefully are buying the crap just to satisfy your yearning for The New, THEN you have overcome!!
Stay thirty, my friends!
And I mean, stay THIRTY, haha!!
Quote from: MN Dave on August 02, 2012, 09:09:51 AM
Cold Turkey Month! Where no one here buys any recordings for a whole month! You will be forced to listen to what you already own!! THE HORROR!!! THE HORROR!!!
October.
There's no connection between buying and listening, at least shortterm. With the backlog of most people here, in any given month people don't listen to what they buy that month.
Quote from: The new erato on August 04, 2012, 01:34:21 PM
There's no connection between buying and listening, at least shortterm. With the backlog of most people here, in any given month people don't listen to what they buy that month.
So they'll get hit on the lag.
I promise to cut off the lag by the end of the year and I will not buy until then. How about that?
(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/554/facepalm.jpg)
Quote from: springrite on August 04, 2012, 01:37:27 PM
I promise to cut off the lag by the end of the year and I will not buy until then. How about that?
Beam him down, Scotty.
Quote from: The new erato on August 04, 2012, 01:34:21 PM
There's no connection between buying and listening, at least shortterm. With the backlog of most people here, in any given month people don't listen to what they buy that month.
So true. I've got a few Cds that are unopened that I bought more than a year ago. Possession is what counts.
It has finally come to it that my girlfriend, who is pretty relaxed, said to me when she found another bag with two CDs: "honey, NO more CDs!"
Then we had a whole discussion whether I actually listened to them and if everything I got was all that worthwhile, or that all those purchases were just to satisfy a "hunting" (or hoarding) instinct...
I assured her that I actually listen to all that stuff and that there is almost no limit to what is good and worthwhile. A claim that she rebuffed with: "so you listen to just to the new stuff?" ::)
"No baby, I also listen to the CDs I already have." "How can you, if you already have so many and buy new stuff almost every other day? NO more CDs please, you already have enough!"
Well, what could I say? ;D I guess, enough is not enough..... >:D
Q
Quote from: Que on August 04, 2012, 11:51:47 PM
It has finally come to it that my girlfriend, who is pretty relaxed, said to me when she found another bag with two CDs: "honey, NO more CDs!"
Then we had a whole discussion whether I actually listened to them and if everything I got was all that worthwhile, or that all those purchases were just to satisfy a "hunting" (or hoarding) instinct...
I assured her that I actually listen to all that stuff and that there is almost no limit to what is good and worthwhile. A claim that she rebuffed with: "so you listen to just to the new stuff?" ::)
"No baby, I also listen to the CDs I already have." "How can you, if you already have so many and buy new stuff almost every other day? NO more CDs please, you already have enough!"
Well, what could I say? ;D I guess, enough is not enough..... >:D
Q
Try using math on her to confuse her even more:
X+N does NOT equal to X
Therefore, too much is NOT enough.
Quote from: springrite on August 05, 2012, 12:42:38 AM
Try using math on her to confuse her even more:
X+N does NOT equal to X
Unless N = 0, of course.
What are X and N, anyway? ;D
My wife and me have separate incomes, and she takes the very reasonable view that as long I pay my share of household costs and bills and other stuff (eg vacations) where we agree on whos's to pay what, my money are my own to spend, either on petrol for my car, wine, CDs or whatever.
Quote from: Opus106 on August 05, 2012, 01:25:30 AM
Unless N = 0, of course.
What are X and N, anyway? ;D
X = enough
N = whatever amount over the number that represents enough
Quote from: springrite on August 05, 2012, 01:52:02 AM
N = whatever amount over the number that represents enough
I think you've just found a definiton of infinity. Good job!
This just in: A new problem added to the Clay Maths Institute's Millenium Prize:
E=NE?
Quote from: The new erato on August 05, 2012, 01:56:37 AM
I think you've just found a definiton of infinity. Good job!
Thanks! At a risk of sounding sexist, that is why I don't use it on men and only use it to confuse women! Ha!
Quote from: Opus106 on August 05, 2012, 01:58:42 AM
This just in: A new problem added to the Clay Maths Institute's Millenium Prize:
E=NE?
Obviously true for E=0.
Quote from: The new erato on August 05, 2012, 02:16:26 AM
Obviously true for E=0.
They are not variables. ::)
Context (http://www.claymath.org/millennium/P_vs_NP/)
Quote from: Opus106 on August 05, 2012, 02:19:03 AM
They are not variables. ::)
Context (http://www.claymath.org/millennium/P_vs_NP/)
I kind of suspected that. ::)
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/funny-pictures-wai-yu-no-use-polynominalz.jpg)
Quote from: MN Dave on August 05, 2012, 03:34:36 AM
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/funny-pictures-wai-yu-no-use-polynominalz.jpg)
u must wait 4 it. i uze seerees aproximashuns at the end.
(Actually, if you look at it, there are polynomials strewn about.)
Quote from: Que on August 04, 2012, 11:51:47 PM
It has finally come to it that my girlfriend, who is pretty relaxed, said to me when she found another bag with two CDs: "honey, NO more CDs!"
Then we had a whole discussion whether I actually listened to them and if everything I got was all that worthwhile, or that all those purchases were just to satisfy a "hunting" (or hoarding) instinct...
I assured her that I actually listen to all that stuff and that there is almost no limit to what is good and worthwhile. A claim that she rebuffed with: "so you listen to just to the new stuff?" ::)
"No baby, I also listen to the CDs I already have." "How can you, if you already have so many and buy new stuff almost every other day? NO more CDs please, you already have enough!"
Well, what could I say? ;D I guess, enough is not enough..... >:D
Q
CDs VS. Sex
hmmm...
Quote from: springrite on August 05, 2012, 01:52:02 AM
X = enough
N = whatever amount over the number that represents enough
That's... that's... IT :o!!
EVERYONE!! The answer has been revealed,... no more Thread needed!!,...(credit card comes out)...
Quote from: Que on August 04, 2012, 11:51:47 PM
It has finally come to it that my girlfriend, who is pretty relaxed, said to me when she found another bag with two CDs: "honey, NO more CDs!"
Then we had a whole discussion whether I actually listened to them and if everything I got was all that worthwhile, or that all those purchases were just to satisfy a "hunting" (or hoarding) instinct...
I assured her that I actually listen to all that stuff and that there is almost no limit to what is good and worthwhile. A claim that she rebuffed with: "so you listen to just to the new stuff?" ::)
"No baby, I also listen to the CDs I already have." "How can you, if you already have so many and buy new stuff almost every other day? NO more CDs please, you already have enough!"
Well, what could I say? ;D I guess, enough is not enough..... >:D
Q
I was scared for a moment. I thought you had eavesdropped into the Pastia living room :o. Eerily similar, whew! But then I realised that in the same circumstances my own better half would not have said 'Honey' or 'please'. I suppose you still have a few years before you ;D
Quote from: Que on
Today at 03:51:47 AM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=15426.msg649813#msg649813)
It has finally come to it that my girlfriend, who is pretty relaxed, said to me when she found another bag with two CDs: "
;
honey, NO more CDs!"....
Oh well...
So, when are you posting photos of the new girlfriend? ;D
I forgot which GMG'er (or former GMG'er) who had a tool shack in the backyard and store most CDs under the elevated floor there. He only kept about 200 CDs in the house. Every few weeks, he'd take them back to the shack and exchange another 200 back to the house. The wife still did not know he had thousands.
If he's a former GMG'er, could it be because he was one day found out??? :o
Quote from: springrite on August 05, 2012, 06:05:07 PM
I forgot which GMG'er (or former GMG'er) who had a tool shack in the backyard and store most CDs under the elevated floor there. He only kept about 200 CDs in the house. Every few weeks, he'd take them back to the shack and exchange another 200 back to the house. The wife still did not know he had thousands.
If he's a former GMG'er, could it be because he was one day found out??? :o
Mark 4:22. If it's in the Bible there's no escape. The Great Pretender is a song, not a real person, and certainly not an GMGer. The wife always finds out. There's even an opera character whose single pursuit in life is to find out and nag. Her name is Fricka. We're all doomed.
After just purchasing 22 CDs and CD sets for $350 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,13.msg663145.html#msg663145), I'm going officially cold turkey for the rest of 2012 and possibly for the first half of 2013. I'll be buying in 2013 if there's a sale on a premium label which takes up a big chunk of my wishlist, like Supraphon, Grand Piano, Alia Vox, or actually Sony. Or if the Decca complete Ravel edition dips below $50.
Quote from: Brian on September 29, 2012, 10:30:32 AM
...I'm going officially cold turkey for the rest of 2012....
I've already told myself that at least a dozen times this year. ;)
Quote from: Brian on September 29, 2012, 10:30:32 AM
After just purchasing 22 CDs and CD sets for $350 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,13.msg663145.html#msg663145).
A lot of good stuff there :). I can relate to the keep-an-eye-on-premium-label feeling. Those that I check for new releases more often than I care to admit are Alia Vox, Alpha, Aeon, Ricercar, Ramée, Arcana, Neos and Kairos.
I see we share an interest on Alia Vox releases, although I have stocked up on that one 5 or 6 years ago, so I am comfortably just picking up any new release as it comes out 8) (the same is mostly valid for Alpha also).
Here's a fun question for everyone who suffers with CDCDCD, what is the largest amount of CDs you ever bought in one order?
For me, I think it would 30. About 10 years ago, when I was going through decade long jazz phase, I bought 30 Bill Evans albums in one shot. Back then I was pretty insane with my orders, now I'm only about down to 20 CDs a week. ;) :P
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 29, 2012, 07:29:30 PM
Here's a fun question for everyone who suffers with CDCDCD, what is the largest amount of CDs you ever bought in one order?
For me, I think it would 30. About 10 years ago, when I was going through decade long jazz phase, I bought 30 Bill Evans albums in one shot. Back then I was pretty insane with my orders, now I'm only about down to 20 CDs a week. ;) :P
228. It was about 1999, from BRO. I did more than 3 orders of 100 or more.
Quote from: springrite on September 29, 2012, 07:56:51 PM
228. It was about 1999, from BRO. I did more than 3 orders of 100 or more.
Yikes, Paul! ??? Wow....
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 29, 2012, 07:58:38 PM
Yikes, Paul! ??? Wow....
Basically, I was you, only worse. :P
Quote from: springrite on September 29, 2012, 08:01:54 PM
Basically, I was you, only worse. :P
Yes, much worse. I tend to spread the love out. :)
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 29, 2012, 07:29:30 PM
Here's a fun question for everyone who suffers with CDCDCD, what is the largest amount of CDs you ever bought in one order?
Separate CDs, the order I just made.
Combined total, an order a couple years ago where I bought the 100CD "Russian Legends" box set from Brilliant Classics for around US $40 in a clearance sale. Still one my favorite purchases ever, btw.
Quote from: Brian on September 30, 2012, 06:24:07 AM
Separate CDs, the order I just made.
Combined total, an order a couple years ago where I bought the 100CD "Russian Legends" box set from Brilliant Classics for around US $40 in a clearance sale. Still one my favorite purchases ever, btw.
I should have made my question clear. Box sets only count as one purchase. :) So that order you made a few nights ago is the largest order you ever made.
Bevaiuse of VAT rules, I always order small packages of a few items (under around 25 Euro I get them in my post without VAT and fees). The only time I have bigger packages is when they contain large boxed sets, and then I never include single discs in the order. So even if I have had some orders with from 50 - 250 discs in them, they have seldom contained more than 3 items.
I was just going to Post here yesterday. Huh. ;)
Since my moratorium (looks like I don't even have a Post on this last Page), I have still been plagued with the Obsession & Compulsion, even though I don't care to Buy anything. I have been trying to force myself to but something for for the sake of making myself feel better, but, I just can't justify anything.
So, I did find two sets that were 'needed',... no big deal,... and that led me to a current OCD with 'Light Music', because I DO need stuff to play in the sunny daytime.
So, I looked to see if there were any gaps in the Library-of-Collections, and lo!, the woodwind quintet section was looking a bit thin. I have now spent about $30 on three cds, all of them old. They were repertoire, so, I DO justify the purchases (though, I do have a hard time justifying the $30 ::)), and, I DO feel satisfied that I have plugged a gap, and, I DO look forward to the listening.
But,... I do also have to get the three packages passed the Eye of Sauron. :o :o
"Why are you watching for the mailman so closely dear?"
:o
:o :o
:o :o :o
Horror gripped me as I heard those words. Beads of sweat began to trickle down the side of my face. I felt the heat in my face explode as I knew my hue had changed to a deep red. She... MUST NOT KNOW! :-\
Quote from: snyprrr on September 30, 2012, 07:38:13 AM
... the woodwind quintet section was looking a bit thin. I have now spent about $30 on three cds, all of them old.
What did you get?
Crap, I'm already reallyreally wishing I had ordered Piers Lane's Saint-Saens CD on Hyperion when I got that giant batch of CDs. :(
And now you must be released from your vow. $:) Bummer.... >:D
8)
Quote from: Brian on September 30, 2012, 06:09:55 PM
Crap, I'm already reallyreally wishing I had ordered Piers Lane's Saint-Saens CD on Hyperion when I got that giant batch of CDs. :(
It's a wonderful set in terms of performance, but I really dislike the sound (the ONLY Hyperion I can think of where I don't like the sound of the 50 or so I have from that series, but there you go). I would recommend the Roge/Dutoit or other version over the Lane for that reason. It will be cheaper for sure.
Quote from: mc ukrneal on September 30, 2012, 06:30:52 PM
It's a wonderful set in terms of performance, but I really dislike the sound (the ONLY Hyperion I can think of where I don't like the sound of the 50 or so I have from that series, but there you go). I would recommend the Roge/Dutoit or other version over the Lane for that reason. It will be cheaper for sure.
Actually, I'm talking about Piers Lane's solo CD of the three sets of etudes. Clicky clicky. (http://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA67037&vw=dc)
I had a mild flare up many nights ago, but I seem to be doing better now. Results of the flare up:
-Delius Edition - Decca, 8-CDs
-The Delius Collection - Heritage, 7-CDs
-Delius: Sea Drift, Appalachia, Stefan Sandering, The Florida Orchestra, Naxos
-Delius, Ireland: Piano Concertos, Piers Lane, David Lloyd-Jones, Ulster Orchestra, Hyperion
-Nielsen: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3, Alan Gilbert, NY Philharmonic, Dacapo
-Villa-Lobos: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7, Isaac Karabtchevsky, Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Naxos
-Scriabin: Poem of Ecstasy, Prometheus, Piano Concerto, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lorin Maazel, London Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Decca
Like I said, I'm feeling a lot better now. I went to the doctor and they drugged me for another week. :D
Quote from: Brian on September 30, 2012, 06:37:16 PM
Actually, I'm talking about Piers Lane's solo CD of the three sets of etudes. Clicky clicky. (http://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA67037&vw=dc)
Ah, then I have good news and bad news. The bad news, if you want this, this is the one to get. The good news is that it is 6.99 at Berkshire! They have a lot of hyperion there - worth a look there first for what you want (just picked up the Strauss Burlesque there from the Romantic Piano Concerto Series).
Quote from: DavidRoss on September 30, 2012, 08:00:52 AM
What did you get?
Berlin Phil. Quintet/BIS- 'Printemps' (French quintets: Bozza, Francaix, Ibert, Milhaud, Koechlin,... essential rep to be sure)
'20th Century French Wind Trios'/Cedille (Auric, Francaix, Ibert, Milhaud...)
'American Music Vol.1'... Boehm Quintet (Piston is the main draw for me here; the rest I have on other cds)
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 30, 2012, 06:39:02 PM
I had a mild flare up many nights ago, but I seem to be doing better now. Results of the flare up:
-Delius Edition - Decca, 8-CDs
-The Delius Collection - Heritage, 7-CDs
-Delius: Sea Drift, Appalachia, Stefan Sandering, The Florida Orchestra, Naxos
-Delius, Ireland: Piano Concertos, Piers Lane, David Lloyd-Jones, Ulster Orchestra, Hyperion
-Nielsen: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3, Alan Gilbert, NY Philharmonic, Dacapo
-Villa-Lobos: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7, Isaac Karabtchevsky, Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Naxos
-Scriabin: Poem of Ecstasy, Prometheus, Piano Concerto, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lorin Maazel, London Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Decca
Like I said, I'm feeling a lot better now. I went to the doctor and they drugged me for another week. :D
Oh! Naxos has started a Villa-Lobos Cycle? Yummy!! ;)
Quote from: snyprrr on October 01, 2012, 06:15:21 AM
Oh! Naxos has started a Villa-Lobos Cycle? Yummy!! ;)
Yeah, I wasn't too impressed with their first installment. Let's hope the ones that follow are better. I thought the music lacked a lot of clarity and some of the tempi that were used sounded hurried so there was a lack of detail that was lost. I'm still very much in favor of St. Clair at this point.
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 01, 2012, 06:38:30 AM
Yeah, I wasn't too impressed with their first installment. Let's hope the ones that follow are better. I thought the music lacked a lot of clarity and some of the tempi that were used sounded hurried so there was a lack of detail that was lost. I'm still very much in favor of St. Clair at this point.
wah :'(
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 01, 2012, 06:38:30 AM
Yeah, I wasn't too impressed with their first installment. Let's hope the ones that follow are better. I thought the music lacked a lot of clarity and some of the tempi that were used sounded hurried so there was a lack of detail that was lost. I'm still very much in favor of St. Clair at this point.
Not surprised that St. Clair has more clarity.
Quote from: The new erato on October 01, 2012, 07:45:01 AM
Not surprised that St. Clair has more clarity.
witty witty ;)
Quote from: snyprrr on October 01, 2012, 06:14:35 AM
Berlin Phil. Quintet/BIS- 'Printemps' (French quintets: Bozza, Francaix, Ibert, Milhaud, Koechlin,... essential rep to be sure)
'20th Century French Wind Trios'/Cedille (Auric, Francaix, Ibert, Milhaud...)
'American Music Vol.1'... Boehm Quintet (Piston is the main draw for me here; the rest I have on other cds)
Thanks. I don't know any of those recordings and will check them out. Wind music is woefully underrepresented in the classical repertoire, IMO. If only Beethoven (and Mozart and Haydn) had played flute or oboe.... Imagine, 16 Beethoven woodwind quintets!
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 02, 2012, 07:17:29 AM
Thanks. I don't know any of those recordings and will check them out. Wind music is woefully underrepresented in the classical repertoire, IMO. If only Beethoven (and Mozart and Haydn) had played flute or oboe.... Imagine, 16 Beethoven woodwind quintets!
I recently ripped the CPO box of Reicha wind quintets. I was doing some listening throughout and really enjoyed what I heard. I was bit nervous getting so much chamber wind music, but I think I will enjoy them. That might be something to consider as well.
Quote from: mc ukrneal on October 02, 2012, 07:31:25 AM
I recently ripped the CPO box of Reicha wind quintets. I was doing some listening throughout and really enjoyed what I heard. I was bit nervous getting so much chamber wind music, but I think I will enjoy them. That might be something to consider as well.
They are wonderful music. I have a 2CD set on Hyperion (Prague Winds??) and a couple of Naxos disks (Michael Thompson Quintet), but would really like that cpo, or even to try out some of those Westwood disks. Reicha was the King of the Wind 5tet!
8)
Quote from: mc ukrneal on October 02, 2012, 07:31:25 AM
I recently ripped the CPO box of Reicha wind quintets.
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on October 02, 2012, 07:46:50 AM
They are wonderful music. I have a 2CD set on Hyperion (Prague Winds??) and a couple of Naxos disks (Michael Thompson Quintet), but would really like that cpo
That Reicha box was one of my first purchases from JPC after I retired in 1991. They didn't have a web presence of course but did have a couple of retail stores (a large one in Bremen where my sister-in-law lived) and a monthly catalogue for mail orders. A friend of mine subscribed and got me hooked on JPC. The Reicha box was offered one month as a special: DM2.50 per disc or the equivalent today of 12 Euro for the 10 CDs ..an insane bargain, especially then when big cheap boxes were rare. It goes for, what? about 50 Euro now? That's still a bargain though: the music is wonderful...especially spread out over twenty years :D
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 02, 2012, 08:31:08 AM
That Reicha box was one of my first purchases from JPC after I retired in 1991. They didn't have a web presence of course but did have a couple of retail stores (a large one in Bremen where my sister-in-law lived) and a monthly catalogue for mail orders. A friend of mine subscribed and got me hooked on JPC. The Reicha box was offered one month as a special: DM2.50 per disc or the equivalent today of 12 Euro for the 10 CDs ..an insane bargain, especially then when big cheap boxes were rare. It goes for, what? about 50 Euro now? That's still a bargain though: the music is wonderful...especially spread out over twenty years :D
Sarge
Yes that sure
was a bargain. Although now it can be had new from Amazon themselves for ~$70, which is a big drop from where it used to be. To the point where I figure to pick it up before it goes OOP. :)
I really do like that Hyperion version though; too bad they don't appear to have expanded on it.
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on October 02, 2012, 10:12:26 AM
Yes that sure was a bargain. Although now it can be had new from Amazon themselves for ~$70, which is a big drop from where it used to be. To the point where I figure to pick it up before it goes OOP. :)
I really do like that Hyperion version though; too bad they don't appear to have expanded on it.
8)
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 02, 2012, 08:31:08 AM
That Reicha box was one of my first purchases from JPC after I retired in 1991. They didn't have a web presence of course but did have a couple of retail stores (a large one in Bremen where my sister-in-law lived) and a monthly catalogue for mail orders. A friend of mine subscribed and got me hooked on JPC. The Reicha box was offered one month as a special: DM2.50 per disc or the equivalent today of 12 Euro for the 10 CDs ..an insane bargain, especially then when big cheap boxes were rare. It goes for, what? about 50 Euro now? That's still a bargain though: the music is wonderful...especially spread out over twenty years :D
Sarge
Quote from: mc ukrneal on October 02, 2012, 07:31:25 AM
I recently ripped the CPO box of Reicha wind quintets. I was doing some listening throughout and really enjoyed what I heard. I was bit nervous getting so much chamber wind music, but I think I will enjoy them. That might be something to consider as well.
Please do enlighten me with your favorites. I am partial to the minor keys. I'd love to start and finish with the cream though! :-* danker
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 02, 2012, 08:31:08 AM
That Reicha box was one of my first purchases from JPC after I retired in 1991. They didn't have a web presence of course but did have a couple of retail stores (a large one in Bremen where my sister-in-law lived) and a monthly catalogue for mail orders. A friend of mine subscribed and got me hooked on JPC. The Reicha box was offered one month as a special: DM2.50 per disc or the equivalent today of 12 Euro for the 10 CDs ..an insane bargain, especially then when big cheap boxes were rare. It goes for, what? about 50 Euro now? That's still a bargain though: the music is wonderful...especially spread out over twenty years :D
Sarge
Great story! At that price, I would love it too! :) I got it for a decent $50. JPC's shipping would have meant waiting until I accumulated enough stuff to make it worth it, and saving a couple bucks wasn't worth it anymore. The only negative is the sheer size of the set as they pack it in 10 regular size disc cases and put a carboard box around it (still). It's big - several times bigger than the Beethoven/Gilels box with only one disc difference! Of course, the music sounds the same!
I have quite a large order of CDs on the way and this CDCDCD was pretty rabid last night:
-Tcherepnin: The Symphonies & Piano Concertos, Lan Shui, Singapore Symphony Orch., 4-CDs, BIS
-Hayasaka: Piano Concerto, Ancient Dances, Dmitry Yablonsky, Russian Philharmonic Orch., Naxos
-Moroi: Symphony No. 3, Two Symphonic Movements, Takuo Yuasa, National Symphony Orch. of Ireland, Naxos
-Hashimoto: Symphony No. 2, Three Wasan, Takuo Yuasa, Tokyo Geidai Philharmonia, Naxos
-Yamada: Nagauta Symphony, Inno Meiji, Takuo Yuasa, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orch., Naxos
-Matsumura: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2, To the Night of Gethsemane, Takuo Yuasa, RTE National Symphony Orch., Naxos
-Ohki: Symphony No. 5 "Hiroshima," Japanese Rhapsody, Takuo Yuasa, New Japan Philharmonic, Naxos
-Yashiro: Piano Concerto, Symphony, Takuo Yuasa, Ulster Orchestra, Naxos
-Mayuzumi: Mandala Symphony, Bugaku, etc., Takuo Yuasa, New Zealand Symphony Orch., Naxos
-Akutagawa: Ellora Symphony; Trinita Sinfonica, Rhapsody, Takuo Yuasa, New Zealand Symphony Orch., Naxos
-Ranjbaran: Persian Trilogy, JoAnn Falletta, London Symphony Orchestra, Delos
-Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition, Night On Bald Mountain, Ernest Ansermet, Orch De La Suisse Romande, Decca
-Roussel/Dukas/Chausson: Various Works, Ernest Ansermet, Orch De La Suisse Romande, 2-CDs, Decca
-Respighi: Pines of Rome, Fountains of Rome, Ernest Ansermet, Orch De La Suisse Romande, Decca
-Honegger: Symphonies 2 & 3, Pacific 231, Ernese Ansermet, Orch De La Suisse Romande, 2-CDs, Decca
-Prokofiev: Violin Concertos, Arabelle Steinbacher, Vasily Petrenko, Russian National Orch., Hybrid SACD, PentaTone
-Honegger:Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher, Serge Baudo, Czech Philharmonic, Supraphon
-Honegger: Symphony No. 4, Christmas Cantata, Vladimir Jurowski, London Philharmonic, LPO's own label
-Honegger: Symphony No. 3 "Liturgique," Pacific 231, etc., Takuo Yuasa, New Zealand Symphony Orch., Naxos
-Ravel: Various Orchestral Works, Charles Munch, Boston Symphony Orch., RCA
-Honegger: Le Dit Des Jeux Du Monde, other works, Arturo Tamayo, Orch. Philharmonique du Luxembourg, Timpani
-Honegger: Symphonies 1 & 3, Dennis Russel Davies, Basel Symphony Orch., orchestra's own label
-Nielsen: Symphonies 2 & 3, Alan Gilbert, NY Philharmonic, Hybrid SACD, Dacapo
This should keep me busy for awhile. :D
Quote from: Brian on September 29, 2012, 10:30:32 AM
After just purchasing 22 CDs and CD sets for $350 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,13.msg663145.html#msg663145), I'm going officially cold turkey for the rest of 2012 and possibly for the first half of 2013. I'll be buying in 2013 if there's a sale on a premium label which takes up a big chunk of my wishlist, like Supraphon, Grand Piano, Alia Vox, or actually Sony.
And lo, Presto has a massive sale on Alia Vox CDs! There are 8 on my wishlist. And they put Ambroisie on sale, which means I could get 6 CDs of Rousset playing Bach for $32 and fill a gaping hole in my collection. And they have Supraphon and Linn on sale too, and a deep discount on pre-orders for the new Pollini DG box sets! Ugh, I hate suffering from CDCDCD!!!
Quote from: Brian on November 17, 2012, 09:15:41 AM
And lo, Presto has a massive sale on Alia Vox CDs! There are 8 on my wishlist. And they put Ambroisie on sale, which means I could get 6 CDs of Rousset playing Bach for $32 and fill a gaping hole in my collection. And they have Supraphon and Linn on sale too, and a deep discount on pre-orders for the new Pollini DG box sets!
That's the spirit, Brian! And don't forget Europadisc's 24-hour offers that is going to last another two or three weeks.
P.S.: The Rousset Bach box is on Naive and has been available for about the same price at Amazon for some time. ;) [EDIT: Please disregard the first part. I didn't know the two labels were related.]
OK, well, I've finally done it. I BOUGHT A CD I ALREADY HAD!! :o :o
This comes as quite a shock, for, I seriously don't do this,... and, especially this particular cd,... I'm dumbfounded. It's just a cheap little cd, but,... I already had it?? Whaaat??? It's the Wuorinen/Harvey/Peterson String Quartets cd on Koch, btw.
Well, didn't I find a cd recently that I WAS going to order, but then found. And now this. Wait, that was the OTHER Koch/Wuorinen cd!! :o :o
THAT does it. >:D >:D
And here I thought I was in the clear. ??? ??? ???
Having an 'extra' cd around is a CDCDCD trigger I hadn't thought of, but, right now I don't feel so good.
I think I will throw them in tomorrow's trash and be done with my folly. 8) It's the only way?
You could always duplicate your collection so you can have a copy at home and a copy in your car! This could be the start of something big(ger)!
Quote from: snyprrr on January 21, 2013, 08:17:52 PM
OK, well, I've finally done it. I BOUGHT A CD I ALREADY HAD!! :o :o
This comes as quite a shock, for, I seriously don't do this,... and, especially this particular cd,... I'm dumbfounded. It's just a cheap little cd, but,... I already had it?? Whaaat??? It's the Wuorinen/Harvey/Peterson String Quartets cd on Koch, btw.
Well, didn't I find a cd recently that I WAS going to order, but then found. And now this. Wait, that was the OTHER Koch/Wuorinen cd!! :o :o
THAT does it. >:D >:D
And here I thought I was in the clear. ??? ??? ???
Having an 'extra' cd around is a CDCDCD trigger I hadn't thought of, but, right now I don't feel so good.
I think I will throw them in tomorrow's trash and be done with my folly. 8) It's the only way?
I managed to buy 2 copies of John Joubert string quartets, as well as 2 copies of Rozsa orchestral music vol 1 on Chandos, and I think it may have happened on other occasions as well, these two being the most recent.
Quote from: snyprrr on January 21, 2013, 08:17:52 PM
OK, well, I've finally done it. I BOUGHT A CD I ALREADY HAD!! :o :o
Oh oh, is this first symptom of CDCDCD?, because if so, i might be developing the disease, i've actually done this two or three times, i've even been searching for several years for that OOP rare CD, only to one day find it in my own collection YIKES!, i would have snapped up a second copy.
But i ONLY have 1700 discs, that can't possibly be CDCDCD territory, i think i'll put it down to amnesia instead, yes that's it, i'm just getting old.
Quote from: Octo_Russ on January 22, 2013, 02:51:55 AM
Oh oh, is this first symptom of CDCDCD?, because if so, i might be developing the disease, i've actually done this two or three times, i've even been searching for several years for that OOP rare CD, only to one day find it in my own collection YIKES!, i would have snapped up a second copy.
But i ONLY have 1700 discs, that can't possibly be CDCDCD territory, i think i'll put it down to amnesia instead, yes that's it, i'm just getting old.
My CDCDCD has quite improved, but THIS is something new and disturbing. I don't see it happening again though.
What was especially disturbing was how I was frantically trying to find cheap copies. Had I spent anything over $10, I'd be reeeally trying to get an appointment with the shrink, haha.
And (OK, IT'S AN HOUR later and I don't remember what to say)...
One cd all year so far. And it was 'Required By the Rules', so, it wasn't really a choice, so, really, I have reached a certain plateau of acceptable listening each day, so I have no real need. No money either, and that's probably the only reason, though, my List is pretty well filled with pure vanity items, gilding lilies.
mm?
You'll be relieved to know that, at this point, I've listened to all of my Piston backlog.
I can say that over the past few days I've seen my CDCDCD in full throttle. Here's the outcome of this most debilitating of mental illnesses:
-Leifs: Elegies and other chamber works, Bernard Wilkinson, Reykjavik Chamber Orchestra, various soloists, Smekkleysa
-Flagello: Violin Concerto, Symphonic Aria, orchestral songs, Elmar Oliveira, John McLaughlin Williams, National Radio Symphony of Ukraine, Artek
-Flagello: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3, Credendum, Overtures, Elmar Oliveira, Tatjana Rankovich, David Amos, Slovak Philharmonic Orch., Artek
-Flagello: Symphony No. 1, Sea Cliffs, other works, David Amos, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Naxos
-Flagello: Piano Concerto No. 1, Concerto Sinfonico, Dante's Farewell, Tatjana Rankovich, John McLaughlin Williams, National RSO of Ukraine, Naxos
-Flagello: Missa Sinfonica, Rosner: Symphony No. 5, John McLaughlin Williams, National RSO of Ukraine, Naxos
-Gould: Symphony No. 2, various composers, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Hybrid SACD, Albany Records
-Harris: Symphony No. 2, Gould: Symphony No. 3, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Hybrid SACD, Albany Records
-Harris: Symphony No. 11, other composers, Ian Hobson, Sinfonia Varsovia, Hybrid SACD, Albany Records
-Gould: Interplay, Concerto for Orchestra, etc., David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Albany Records
-Gould: Piano Concerto, StringMusic, etc., Randall Hodgkinson, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Albany Records
-Petrassi: Partita, Divertimento, etc., Francesco La Vecchia, Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, Naxos
-Petrassi: Piano Concerto, Partita, Alfonso Alberti, Arturo Tamayo, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Stradivarius
-Dallapiccola: Orchestral Music, Pascal Rophe, Orchestra Sinfonico Nazionale della RAI, Stradivarius
-Karabits: Concertos for Orchestra Nos. 1-3, Kirill Karabits, Bournemouth Symphony Orch., Naxos
-Preston: Violin Concerto, Symphony No. 4, Gregory Fulkerson, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Albany Records
-Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic, Sony (classic 1958 performance reissued/remastered)
-Shchedrin: Anna Karenia, Yuri Simonov, Bolshoi Theatre Orch., 2-CDs, Melodiya
-Shchedrin: The Seagull, Alexander Lazarev, Bolshoi Theatre Orch., 2-CDs, Melodiya
-Barber: Piano Concerto, Three Essays,Giampaolo Nuti, Daniel Kawka, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Stradivarius
-Chavez: Piano Concerto, other works, Jorge Frederico Osorio, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional De Mexico, Cedille Records
-Rachmaninov: The Bells, various other composers, Jose Serebrier, various soloists, Russian National Orchestra, Warner Classics
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 01, 2013, 08:24:53 PM
I can say that over the past few days I've seen my CDCDCD in full throttle. Here's the outcome of this most debilitating of mental illnesses:
-Leifs: Elegies and other chamber works, Bernard Wilkinson, Reykjavik Chamber Orchestra, various soloists, Smekkleysa
-Flagello: Violin Concerto, Symphonic Aria, orchestral songs, Elmar Oliveira, John McLaughlin Williams, National Radio Symphony of Ukraine, Artek
-Flagello: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3, Credendum, Overtures, Elmar Oliveira, Tatjana Rankovich, David Amos, Slovak Philharmonic Orch., Artek
-Flagello: Symphony No. 1, Sea Cliffs, other works, David Amos, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Naxos
-Flagello: Piano Concerto No. 1, Concerto Sinfonico, Dante's Farewell, Tatjana Rankovich, John McLaughlin Williams, National RSO of Ukraine, Naxos
-Flagello: Missa Sinfonica, Rosner: Symphony No. 5, John McLaughlin Williams, National RSO of Ukraine, Naxos
-Gould: Symphony No. 2, various composers, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Hybrid SACD, Albany Records
-Harris: Symphony No. 2, Gould: Symphony No. 3, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Hybrid SACD, Albany Records
-Harris: Symphony No. 11, other composers, Ian Hobson, Sinfonia Varsovia, Hybrid SACD, Albany Records
-Gould: Interplay, Concerto for Orchestra, etc., David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Albany Records
-Gould: Piano Concerto, StringMusic, etc., Randall Hodgkinson, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Albany Records
-Petrassi: Partita, Divertimento, etc., Francesco La Vecchia, Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, Naxos
-Petrassi: Piano Concerto, Partita, Alfonso Alberti, Arturo Tamayo, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Stradivarius
-Dallapiccola: Orchestral Music, Pascal Rophe, Orchestra Sinfonico Nazionale della RAI, Stradivarius
-Karabits: Concertos for Orchestra Nos. 1-3, Kirill Karabits, Bournemouth Symphony Orch., Naxos
-Preston: Violin Concerto, Symphony No. 4, Gregory Fulkerson, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Albany Records
-Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic, Sony (classic 1958 performance reissued/remastered)
-Shchedrin: Anna Karenia, Yuri Simonov, Bolshoi Theatre Orch., 2-CDs, Melodiya
-Shchedrin: The Seagull, Alexander Lazarev, Bolshoi Theatre Orch., 2-CDs, Melodiya
-Barber: Piano Concerto, Three Essays,Giampaolo Nuti, Daniel Kawka, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Stradivarius
-Chavez: Piano Concerto, other works, Jorge Frederico Osorio, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional De Mexico, Cedille Records
-Rachmaninov: The Bells, various other composers, Jose Serebrier, various soloists, Russian National Orchestra, Warner Classics
I'm guessing at full price? Gulp.
I'm impressed, but I doubt the girls will be, haha. Welcome to nights alone haha! btw- You'll probably snooze to the Chavez, haven't you heard it's a snorefest? Or?...
Still only bought one cd this year. I want to... oooooo... just one... or... four, yea, four or five. Five Max, that's all I want.... ooooooo.... uh, I think I caME. :-[ ::) :-\
Quote from: snyprrr on May 01, 2013, 09:07:21 PM
I'm guessing at full price? Gulp.
I'm impressed, but I doubt the girls will be, haha. Welcome to nights alone haha! btw- You'll probably snooze to the Chavez, haven't you heard it's a snorefest? Or?...
Still only bought one cd this year. I want to... oooooo... just one... or... four, yea, four or five. Five Max, that's all I want.... ooooooo.... uh, I think I caME. :-[ ::) :-\
Nope, not full price or I wouldn't have bought them. :) I've heard a little of the Chavez PC before I bought it and loved it. Can't wait to hear more. Plus, I'm a big fan of his music anyway. Too bad more of it hasn't been committed to record.
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 01, 2013, 08:24:53 PM
I can say that over the past few days I've seen my CDCDCD in full throttle. Here's the outcome of this most debilitating of mental illnesses:
-Leifs: Elegies and other chamber works, Bernard Wilkinson, Reykjavik Chamber Orchestra, various soloists, Smekkleysa
-Flagello: Violin Concerto, Symphonic Aria, orchestral songs, Elmar Oliveira, John McLaughlin Williams, National Radio Symphony of Ukraine, Artek
-Flagello: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3, Credendum, Overtures, Elmar Oliveira, Tatjana Rankovich, David Amos, Slovak Philharmonic Orch., Artek
-Flagello: Symphony No. 1, Sea Cliffs, other works, David Amos, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Naxos
-Flagello: Piano Concerto No. 1, Concerto Sinfonico, Dante's Farewell, Tatjana Rankovich, John McLaughlin Williams, National RSO of Ukraine, Naxos
-Flagello: Missa Sinfonica, Rosner: Symphony No. 5, John McLaughlin Williams, National RSO of Ukraine, Naxos
-Gould: Symphony No. 2, various composers, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Hybrid SACD, Albany Records
-Harris: Symphony No. 2, Gould: Symphony No. 3, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Hybrid SACD, Albany Records
-Harris: Symphony No. 11, other composers, Ian Hobson, Sinfonia Varsovia, Hybrid SACD, Albany Records
-Gould: Interplay, Concerto for Orchestra, etc., David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Albany Records
-Gould: Piano Concerto, StringMusic, etc., Randall Hodgkinson, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Albany Records
-Petrassi: Partita, Divertimento, etc., Francesco La Vecchia, Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, Naxos
-Petrassi: Piano Concerto, Partita, Alfonso Alberti, Arturo Tamayo, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Stradivarius
-Dallapiccola: Orchestral Music, Pascal Rophe, Orchestra Sinfonico Nazionale della RAI, Stradivarius
-Karabits: Concertos for Orchestra Nos. 1-3, Kirill Karabits, Bournemouth Symphony Orch., Naxos
-Preston: Violin Concerto, Symphony No. 4, Gregory Fulkerson, David Allan Miller, Albany Symphony Orch., Albany Records
-Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic, Sony (classic 1958 performance reissued/remastered)
-Shchedrin: Anna Karenia, Yuri Simonov, Bolshoi Theatre Orch., 2-CDs, Melodiya
-Shchedrin: The Seagull, Alexander Lazarev, Bolshoi Theatre Orch., 2-CDs, Melodiya
-Barber: Piano Concerto, Three Essays,Giampaolo Nuti, Daniel Kawka, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Stradivarius
-Chavez: Piano Concerto, other works, Jorge Frederico Osorio, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional De Mexico, Cedille Records
-Rachmaninov: The Bells, various other composers, Jose Serebrier, various soloists, Russian National Orchestra, Warner Classics
You held on admirably for longer than I originally had thought, but when you went bust you did it in style.
I have never thought abstinence was a good solution and currentkly don't buy more than I reasonably comfortably can digest. But those big sets are a bummer when they come along.
Quote from: The new erato on May 01, 2013, 10:42:44 PM
You held on admirably for longer than I originally had thought, but when you went bust you did it in style.
I have never thought abstinence was a good solution and currentkly don't buy more than I reasonably comfortably can digest. But those big sets are a bummer when they come along.
Thanks, erato. I'm probably going to hold off buying anything for awhile since I have so much coming right now.
Spotted a used CD store in my neighborhood and they're racially giving away a buncha great CDs for a dollar each (sometimes even for less!). If funny how classical music CDs are treated in these kind of places... It's like the cheapest product they have to offer, they'll even give some away for free to clear space... Pop music is being sold like hot cakes though. This might be the last time I give in to my CDCDCD. ))
Quote from: Sandra on May 02, 2013, 10:00:15 AM
Spotted a used CD store in my neighborhood and they're racially giving away a buncha great CDs for a dollar each (sometimes even for less!). If funny how classical music CDs are treated in these kind of places... It's like the cheapest product they have to offer, they'll even give some away for free to clear space... Pop music is being sold like hot cakes though. This might be the last time I give in to my CDCDCD. ))
Not sure how one "racially" gives things away, nonetheless I am jealous of your good fortune. It is hard to even
find a used CD store around here any longer. :-\
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Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 02, 2013, 10:04:00 AM
Not sure how one "racially" gives things away, nonetheless I am jealous of your good fortune.
Well, isn't it obvious? Using what passes for "reasoning" among the ill-educated these days: most people who like classical music are white, therefore classical music is racist. ;)
Re. CDetc: Looking over my Amazon orders recently, during February and March I avoided GMG and bought only 1 CD. Since returning less than a month ago, I've bought 8 titles, including two CD boxsets and one blu-ray Ring cycle. :o ;D
P.S. Sandra -- welcome to GMG. I don't know you and you don't know me, so perhaps I should state overtly that I'm not insinuating anything about you, just making a joke. Nor am I insinuating anything about you by offering this explanation which probably seems unnecessary ... but I have learned that some people are so predispositioned to imagine insults and take offense that one can't be too careful. ;)
I figured it was a typo, though I haven't guessed what Sandra meant.
There's got to be a joke somewhere with racially as a misspelling for rashly . . . .
I bet it was an iPhone autocorrect!
Quote from: DavidRoss on May 02, 2013, 10:20:47 AM
Re. CDetc: Looking over my Amazon orders recently, during February and March I avoided GMG and bought only 1 CD. Since returning less than a month ago, I've bought 8 titles, including two CD boxsets and one blu-ray Ring cycle. :o ;D
I feel you, friend!
Quote from: karlhenning on May 02, 2013, 10:23:35 AM
I feel you, friend!
Yeah, but do you feel
this:(http://boxset.ru/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/haydn_edition_150.jpg)
Quote from: Brian on May 02, 2013, 10:22:53 AM
I bet it was an iPhone autocorrect!
Hah! Note my Windows and Android phones are guilty of the same. ;)
Quote from: DavidRoss on May 02, 2013, 10:27:26 AM
Yeah, but do you feel this:
(http://boxset.ru/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/haydn_edition_150.jpg)
I can believe it, which is not quite the same thing, of course : )
Quote from: DavidRoss on May 02, 2013, 10:27:26 AM
Yeah, but do you feel this:
(http://boxset.ru/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/haydn_edition_150.jpg)
I have two of those. No brag, just fact. :)
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Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 02, 2013, 10:04:00 AM
Not sure how one "racially" gives things away, nonetheless I am jealous of your good fortune. It is hard to even find a used CD store around here any longer. :-\
8)
Sorry about the typo. (I had spelled the word "basically" with one "l" and rather than add the extra "l" I accidentally clicked on the wrong auto-correct suggestion.) It's still funny how a tactful discussion about racial issues was starting to follow. :)
Quote from: DavidRoss on May 02, 2013, 10:20:47 AM
P.S. Sandra -- welcome to GMG. I don't know you and you don't know me, so perhaps I should state overtly that I'm not insinuating anything about you, just making a joke. Nor am I insinuating anything about you by offering this explanation which probably seems unnecessary ... but I have learned that some people are so predispositioned to imagine insults and take offense that one can't be too careful. ;)
Thanks for the welcome. I've been on this forum for years now... Just haven't participated that much. (Wish I had more time to be more active here.)
Quote from: Sandra on May 02, 2013, 11:48:32 AM
Sorry about the typo. (I had spelled the word "basically" with one "l" and rather than add the extra "l" I accidentally clicked on the wrong auto-correct suggestion.) It's still funny how a tactful discussion about racial issues was starting to follow. :)
:D Oh, basically!! I couldn't imagine the actual target word. Don'tcha just love spell-check? My personal favorite came from Microsoft Word way back in the Windows 98 version of it, when I was writing a letter to a person at work (no email for us back then!) and it wasn't sure about his name, Rodney, and promptly suggested 'rodent' in its place. I still grin today when I consider that. How did it know? :) :)
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Dear Rodent ...
Hard to see how things could go otherwise than downhill after such an auspicious beginning. ;D
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 02, 2013, 01:37:40 PM
Don'tcha just love spell-check? My personal favorite came from Microsoft Word way back in the Windows 98 version of it, when I was writing a letter to a person at work (no email for us back then!) and it wasn't sure about his name, Rodney, and promptly suggested 'rodent' in its place. I still grin today when I consider that. How did it know? :) :)
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That's funny. As annoying as spell-check can be sometimes, it feels like a part of my brain is missing when there is no spell-check. For easy, quick access, I often use Notepad (it doesn't have spell-check) to write quick essays, and I find myself foolishly unsure even when spelling the simplest words. I've relied on it for too long and dropping it now makes me paranoid about words I couldn't possibly misspell.
Quote from: Sandra on May 02, 2013, 01:55:43 PM
That's funny. As annoying as spell-check can be sometimes, it feels like a part of my brain is missing when there is no spell-check. For easy, quick access, I often use Notepad (it doesn't have spell-check) to write quick essays, and I find myself foolishly unsure even when spelling the simplest words. I've relied on it for too long and dropping it now makes me paranoid about words I couldn't possibly misspell.
I think you've likely nailed the cause, anyway. Even a good speller or arithmetic whiz will, with lack of practice, begin to lose the sure knowledge that comes from freehand writing or ciphering. For younger folks, who never even had this unaided experience, I suspect they would be entirely lost without their digital buddies. I still write with a certain amount of assurance, but when I have to calculate, even though I am good at it, I usually check my results in a spreadsheet cell. It's embarrassing.... :-[
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But it's gotta be right -- spell-check says so!
Being badly dyslexic, I am eternally grateful for spellcheckers, though i wish they did not automatically impose American spelling on me. I have burrowed into the bowels of my machine to turn off predictive text. So many times I have sent something without reading through only to then see the machine had betrayed me again! So, now sentences that don't make sense are all my own doing.
Mike
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Well, if I wasn't cured already...
That hit me like an impacted colon! >:D
So, I have spent the last of my unemployment money on a ROGER SESSIONS CD!!!!!!!! Don't nobody ever question my street cred again!!! 8) That's right, when the chips were down, did I buy milk, gas, or booze?,... NO!, I bought a Roger Sessions Symphony. Apparently that's how I rolled on this planet. :-[ ::) :-[ ::)
Still, it's only the second cd of the year, and it's Sessions, so, I think we can conclude that I have conqu
Here, pencils. You're not alone.
As for me, it almost looks as though my purchasing days are.... somewhat over. Yea, and I've just started getting a hankering for some new listening, but have nooooooooooooooooo funds. Except for a few 'mandatory' purchases this year (including my first two dvds), I am thankful that I got to a certain level with The Library, so that I'm not totally left out in the cold. It wooould be nice...
Quote from: snyprrr on July 18, 2013, 06:24:59 AM
Here, pencils. You're not alone.
Found it,
snyprrr. yes, I suffer from this. I have spent scary amounts of money over the years, and have had CD's coming out of my ears. I am more than a little OCD about having to own anything that I don't have and 'maybe even just might one day' fancy the look of. I have almost stopped buying new CDs ... if I can help it. Downloading is the way to go, although sadly I am collecting d/ls far more quickly than I ever collected physical CDs due to the possibility of not always having to pay. As for many, funds are also tight in this neck of the woods, so I am forced to buy less. Hallelujah for other ways of feeding my problem.
I have - wait for it, and admittedly mostly digital copies - over 25,000 non-classical albums (lots and lots of metal). It is ridiculous. I haven't started counting the classical stuff, but thankfully it is nowhere near that figure. I still won't live long enough to listen to all of it, and I hope to get another 30 years.
Bleh.
I am completely cured of CDCDCD. I no longer buy CDs for myself. I only buy them for my five year old daughter, as future inheritance. This way there is no inheritance tax and she can listen to them or sell them as antique.
Daddy, why did you leave this to me? It's not Beethoven!
Quote from: karlhenning on July 18, 2013, 09:19:49 AM
Daddy, why did you leave this to me? It's not Beethoven!
You forgot that she has graduated to Mahler and Boulez!
Oh, I was forgetting, indeed!
The people in this thread should visit The Shed.
Quote from: MN Dave on July 18, 2013, 10:05:06 AM
The people in this thread should visit The Shed.
Isn't the vaccine stored there? :o
Quote from: springrite on July 18, 2013, 10:06:44 AM
Isn't the vaccine stored there? :o
It'll CDCDCDure what ails ya!
Quote from: springrite on July 18, 2013, 10:06:44 AM
Isn't the vaccine stored there? :o
No, you simply get a LOT more space to shelve! ;D
>:D >:D >:D!!!DIE WELLS FARGO DIE!!! >:D >:D >:D
So I'm going at it with the second bank guy, and her used the word 'relationship' like 30 times, and I'm fed up, and he's going on, "We just want to build a relationship with you,"
And I said, "I JUST WANT TO FUCK YOU ON THE WEEKENDS!!"
And he looked shocked and said, "Oh, we don't want THAT kind of relationship."
>:D >:Dgaaaahhhh >:D >:D
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
So, anyhow, sure wish I could buy something to listen to...waaaah. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: snyprrr on August 01, 2013, 10:08:52 PM
>:D >:D >:D!!!DIE WELLS FARGO DIE!!! >:D >:D >:D
So I'm going at it with the second bank guy, and her used the word 'relationship' like 30 times, and I'm fed up, and he's going on, "We just want to build a relationship with you,"
And I said, "I JUST WANT TO FUCK YOU ON THE WEEKENDS!!"
And he looked shocked and said, "Oh, we don't want THAT kind of relationship."
>:D >:Dgaaaahhhh >:D >:D
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
So, anyhow, sure wish I could buy something to listen to...waaaah. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Sounds like you do need the kind of relationship being offered 30 times...
Quote from: snyprrr on August 01, 2013, 10:08:52 PM
And I said, "I JUST WANT TO FUCK YOU ON THE WEEKENDS!!"
You bank at Wells Fargo? ???
Seems like they would have said this to you and then added as an afterthought, "Well, hey, maybe not just the weekends- maybe every day. And not just you- the whole country, too!"
Quote from: Greg on August 03, 2013, 05:36:29 AM
You bank at Wells Fargo? ???
Seems like they would have said this to you and then added as an afterthought, "Well, hey, maybe not just the weekends- maybe every day. And not just you- the whole country, too!"
They like to THINK they're a 17 year old virgin!!
And, no, I don't bank at WF... anymore! (should be WtF!!)
ugh :(
I haven't purchased any classical music - CDs or downloads - in over two months. Records show my last purchase on July 11.
Quote from: Brian on September 19, 2013, 07:38:22 AM
I haven't purchased any classical music - CDs or downloads - in over two months. Records show my last purchase on July 11.
So how many discs did you receive for reviews? 0:)
Anyway, to compensate, I have 'checked out' a couple of times already this month (although one of them is sort of iffy in terms of availability of stock -- but it's the action that matters, right?). And I have plans for the month end as well. All this in spite of the battered and bruised Rupee.
Quote from: Brian on September 19, 2013, 07:38:22 AM
I haven't purchased any classical music - CDs or downloads - in over two months. Records show my last purchase on July 11.
By choice or necessity?
My POWER to BuyItNow! has been taken (given?) away. Thankfully, I CDCDCD'd The Library into a place where I feel it tapered nicely, so that I haven't any obsessive desire for 70mins. of music. I bought all the cheap stuff I could; now everything's starting to get expensive. What happens when AnyBook is the only place that has your 'Rare Need'? Look 'em up- they routinely charge $$$100s for just about anything.
I wooould like to make a new LIST though, haha!!
Sex, on the other hand, would be nice. :'( :( :blank: or just,,, some :'(... snugglin :'( :'( waaaah :'( :'(
Quote from: Brian on September 19, 2013, 07:38:22 AM
I haven't purchased any classical music - CDs or downloads - in over two months. Records show my last purchase on July 11.
Congrats! I am at about 5.5 months. I think I will wait until six months and then celebrate it with an order! That seems appropriate. :)
Quote from: Annie on September 19, 2013, 10:46:31 AM
Brian, are you a professional reviewer? How can I read them?
Brian writes for MusicWeb
http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2013/Mar13/Mendelssohn_Violin_Concertos_8572662.htm
http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2013/Jan13/Get_happy_30011.htm
Quote from: Annie on September 19, 2013, 10:46:31 AM
Brian, are you a professional reviewer? How can I read them?
I write reviews over at MusicWeb (http://musicweb-international.com/). I'd call it semi-pro - I treat it like a real job, but only get paid in CDs. And to answer Navneeth's question, since I last made a purchase, I've sent my editors reviews of 17 CDs, including one six-CD box set (so, 22?). These are all indeed CDs either I was sent for free or downloaded for free!
You can't sort by author, Annie, but there are a lot of folks worth reading at MW. There's also a download column (http://musicweb-international.com/classrev/2013/Sept13/DL_News_2013_12.htm) worth checking every 2-3 weeks; if you click on that one, I've got 4-5 writeups at the bottom.
Quote from: Brian on September 19, 2013, 10:55:22 AM
I write reviews over at MusicWeb (http://musicweb-international.com/). I'd call it semi-pro - I treat it like a real job, but only get paid in CDs. And to answer Navneeth's question, since I last made a purchase, I've sent my editors reviews of 17 CDs, including one six-CD box set (so, 22?). These are all indeed CDs either I was sent for free or downloaded for free!
You can't sort by author, Annie, but there are a lot of folks worth reading at MW. There's also a download column (http://musicweb-international.com/classrev/2013/Sept13/DL_News_2013_12.htm) worth checking every 2-3 weeks; if you click on that one, I've got 4-5 writeups at the bottom.
That's not much of a difference, though -otherwise you'd just have to choose the CDs you buy with the same money ;D
Quote from: Annie on September 19, 2013, 10:59:51 AMThanks. ...and good bartering ;)
Yeah, I've gotten stacks of stuff. Switched to downloads because there's not enough space in my place!
Quote from: mc ukrneal on September 19, 2013, 08:44:32 AM
Congrats! I am at about 5.5 months. I think I will wait until six months and then celebrate it with an order! That seems appropriate. :)
6 months?! I have to wait until 2014?! Actually, feeling pretty good about it right now, not many things on my shopping list that have any urgency to them. Can probably make it for another month or two.
Quote from: Annie on September 20, 2013, 06:33:44 AM
Read your personal blog last night, it's fun. Maybe you should write more frequently :)
This.
Quote from: Opus106 on September 20, 2013, 07:24:34 AM
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Made it out of the Used Store unscathed. Some good deals speakin' to me though! They was ssspeakin'!!
I think I have a problem with buying too many cds. But the biggest concern for me is that I don't have the time to listen to things that I buy. I try to limit mysefl with purchases, because i think giving a cd one listen is not fair. At the same time there are alway so many things that I want to check out. And it is very hard for me recently to find a good balance acquring music and having the time to listen to it.
I will try to persuade the American Psychological Association to officially accept this condition as a disease and give it an official code. This way, sufferers of this dreadful condition will be covered by insurance for treatment and, if my recommended treatment is accepted, then... vouchers.
Since the new year began, I have been putting all the CDs bought 2013 in their places. Until now these CDs have been all over the place, on the floor, on tables, on my midi keayboard etc. I still have a pile of 27 Naxos CDs on the floor. Looks like I have 15 cm room in my shelf. :-\
I love classival music but I also hate it. Without classical music I wouldn't have any problems with CDs. The amount of classical music is just too much. Too many composers, too many works and too many performances available! The amount of ridiculously cheap bargains is insane! I could use MORE money on music but the consumption of shelf space is disastrous not to mention time limitations. It's not about money. It's about shelf space and time (spacetime ;D )
I think I will be buying some Elder's Elgar discs this year, but that's pretty much it! Maybe I filter all "bad" CDs away to make room. I need to listen to more the CDs I have. The 170 CD Mozart box, Suzuki's Bach Cantatas, William Christie's Charpentier Médée, etc. So much to listen to!
Popular music is so much easier in this sense. There's only a few artists I like and they put new music out at slow pace, typically a new album every other year. I love popular music for that and I hate it for being 99 % crap. ::)
Rules for 2014:
1. Don't buy it if it's available on Spotify.
2. Concentrate on the hundreds of albums you already own instead of buying new ones.
Quote from: mn dave on January 03, 2014, 12:23:13 PM
1. Don't buy it if it's available on Spotify.
I have this rule, but for Naxos Music Library. It recently backfired when all of Sony was added to NML after I collected like 30 of the super duper cheap Sony box sets.
Quote from: 71 dB on January 03, 2014, 11:43:37 AM
I love popular music for that and I hate it for being 99 % crap. ::)
Everything's 99% crap. :)
Quote from: Brian on January 03, 2014, 12:34:45 PM
I have this rule, but for Naxos Music Library. It recently backfired when all of Sony was added to NML after I collected like 30 of the super duper cheap Sony box sets.
Well, how could you have known?
Quote from: mn dave on January 03, 2014, 12:35:48 PM
Well, how could you have known?
Yeah! I also dropped $200 on Harmonia Mundi CDs, but I don't regret that, because they're really good and also it took several years for Harmonia Mundi to arrive on NML.
Quote from: Brian on January 03, 2014, 12:46:38 PM
Yeah! I also dropped $200 on Harmonia Mundi CDs, but I don't regret that, because they're really good and also it took several years for Harmonia Mundi to arrive on NML.
I don't stop myself from buying a cd if it's on NML. After all, I could dump NML tomorrow, and all those great HM cps would drop from my musical world.
Quote from: 71 dB on January 03, 2014, 11:43:37 AM
Since the new year began, I have been putting all the CDs bought 2013 in their places. Until now these CDs have been all over the place, on the floor, on tables, on my midi keayboard etc. I still have a pile of 27 Naxos CDs on the floor. Looks like I have 15 cm room in my shelf. :-\
I love classival music but I also hate it. Without classical music I wouldn't have any problems with CDs. The amount of classical music is just too much. Too many composers, too many works and too many performances available! The amount of ridiculously cheap bargains is insane! I could use MORE money on music but the consumption of shelf space is disastrous not to mention time limitations. It's not about money. It's about shelf space and time (spacetime ;D )
I think I will be buying some Elder's Elgar discs this year, but that's pretty much it! Maybe I filter all "bad" CDs away to make room. I need to listen to more the CDs I have. The 170 CD Mozart box, Suzuki's Bach Cantatas, William Christie's Charpentier Médée, etc. So much to listen to!
Buy a few more of those large boxes and you'll be in big trouble. ;D
Not planning of buying large boxes... :o
Quote from: mn dave on January 03, 2014, 12:34:53 PM
Everything's 99% crap. :)
Not everything. I don't think classical music is 99 % crap.
Quote from: mn dave on January 03, 2014, 12:23:13 PM
Rules for 2014:
1. Don't buy it if it's available on Spotify.
2. Concentrate on the hundreds of albums you already own instead of buying new ones.
I'm going to try to follow #2. I'm especially trying to cut back on duplicating repertoire. Whether this will be successful is an open question.
Quote from: Pat B on January 03, 2014, 04:01:18 PM
I'm going to try to follow #2. I'm especially trying to cut back on duplicating repertoire. Whether this will be successful is an open question.
Good luck! 0:)
Quote from: mn dave on January 03, 2014, 12:23:13 PM
Rules for 2014:
1. Don't buy it if it's available on Spotify.
2. Concentrate on the hundreds of albums you already own instead of buying new ones.
On the contrary, I use Spotify as an useful tool to decide which disk is worth of being purchased. :)
Your number 2 is incontrovertible.
Quote from: Gordo on January 03, 2014, 05:46:21 PM
On the contrary, I use Spotify as an useful tool to decide which disk is worth of being purchased. :)
If something strikes me as a masterpiece, which doesn't happen often these days.
Quote from: mn dave on January 03, 2014, 05:48:18 PM
If something strikes me as a masterpiece, which doesn't happen often these days.
Yes, I agree: the "masterpiece-standard" would be a good one to be observed. :)
yes, it's definitely 'that' time for this Thread, haha!
You know, I just looove getting things in the mail. But, you all should really be following the Golden Rule of CDCDCD: LISTEN TO WHAT YOU BUY!! I know you all have stacks of unopened BoxSets that I could be listening to right now!!
Quote from: snyprrr on January 04, 2014, 10:45:05 AM
yes, it's definitely 'that' time for this Thread, haha!
You know, I just looove getting things in the mail. But, you all should really be following the Golden Rule of CDCDCD: LISTEN TO WHAT YOU BUY!! I know you all have stacks of unopened BoxSets that I could be listening to right now!!
Just for fun over the weekend, instead of hunting for more crap to purchase, I did some iTunes sorting. Now I'm organized and ready to listen to what I already own!
Quote from: mn dave on January 06, 2014, 05:48:11 AM
Just for fun over the weekend, instead of hunting for more crap to purchase, I did some iTunes sorting. Now I'm organized and ready to listen to what I already own!
(everyone claps)
See, everyone, that's how you do it! lock and load
But now...the jokers at Metal Sucks posted that, during the month of January, Amazon has 10,000 hard rock and metal albums on sale for $5-6.99. :o
fck fck fck!
I have a similar problem with movies. A good rule of thumb is if you won't mind paying full price for it then buy it. If you wouldn't, then forget about it, it obviously isn't valuable enough to you.
Quote from: mn dave on January 03, 2014, 12:23:13 PM
2. Concentrate on the hundreds of albums you already own instead of buying new ones.
I've been trying to do this for years, but I
just. can't. stop.
Well, I bought three cds simply for their mortar quality, but here's what happened with one- I had seen it used for $7, but then when I went ot buy it I couldn't find the listing, so I got the full price SACD- but when it came I was displeased with the SACD jewel case that I searched for the $7 normal cd, and HAD TO BUY IT (now that IS the clinical definition of CDCDCD I believe!). See how I already ran into problems with only 3 cds? Imagine if I had the financial clout some of you have, ay ay ay.
So, the "cd" of the "sacd" I bought should be arriving today. Anyone a Christian Lindberg fan?
Quote from: snyprrr on January 15, 2014, 10:12:17 AM
Well, I bought three cds simply for their mortar quality, but here's what happened with one- I had seen it used for $7, but then when I went ot buy it I couldn't find the listing, so I got the full price SACD- but when it came I was displeased with the SACD jewel case that I searched for the $7 normal cd, and HAD TO BUY IT (now that IS the clinical definition of CDCDCD I believe!). See how I already ran into problems with only 3 cds? Imagine if I had the financial clout some of you have, ay ay ay.
So, the "cd" of the "sacd" I bought should be arriving today. Anyone a Christian Lindberg fan?
Okay two things.
1. You bought CDs for their mortar quality? Are you seriously using CDs to build walls?
2. You bought a normal CD instead of the SACD because of the jewel case? You know there are replacement jewel cases for like $0.25, right?
You returned the SACD, though, yes? (Do I even understand half of this?)
Quote from: mn dave on January 03, 2014, 12:23:13 PM2. Concentrate on the hundreds of albums you already own instead of buying new ones.
B-But the new ones might go out of print. :(
Quote from: Peter on January 16, 2014, 04:34:39 PM
B-But the new ones might go out of print. :(
Exactly right! And the narrower your focus, the more likely it is to happen. You don't buy it new for $15., "the price will come down" you say. Then, 6 months later, it is already OOP and in desperation you pay $35 so you don't have to eventually pay $85 at Any Book! 'Cause let's face it, you really can't live without it and you damn well know it!
That said, I piddled around for 6 months over
Austrian Church Music by Concilium Musicum and moments ago I finally ended up paying $25 for it. I hate paying $25 for a single disk... :(
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51bhAgXKDwL.jpg)
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Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 16, 2014, 05:20:59 PM
Exactly right! And the narrower your focus, the more likely it is to happen. You don't buy it new for $15., "the price will come down" you say. Then, 6 months later, it is already OOP and in desperation you pay $35 so you don't have to eventually pay $85 at Any Book! 'Cause let's face it, you really can't live without it and you damn well know it!
That said, I piddled around for 6 months over Austrian Church Music by Concilium Musicum and moments ago I finally ended up paying $25 for it. I hate paying $25 for a single disk... :(
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I know the feeling... :-[ But still, it looks like a rarity that is just your thing! :)
My own rule of thumb is never to spend more than 10 euros. But rules are to be broken, on special occasions.. :D
Q
Quote from: Que on January 16, 2014, 08:38:46 PMMy own rule of thumb is never to spend more than 10 euros. But rules are to be broken, on special occasions.. :D
Q
I have price categories. I buy used Naxos discs for 2-5 euros, but I'll never be able to get J. S. Bach cantatas SACD on BIS for that. the range for those is 10-15 euros. Most "non-Naxos" and "non-BIS" CDs fall in between, in price category 5-10 euros (used).
The problem is if I can buy 2-7 Naxos CDs for the price of just one BIS CD, I buy a lot more Naxos (~500 discs) than BIS (~70 discs). Luckily Naxos' catalogue is much much bigger than that of BIS, but still there's a lot of BIS CDs and SACDs I haven't bought just because I can't justify the price to myself.
A decade ago I paid a lot more for CDs, 8-23 euros and I bought less. Since then I learned to save money online. The last "expensive" CD I bought from a local classical music store was
Taneyev's Piano Trio, Op. 22 / The Borodin Trio / Chandos (23 €). That was January 5th, 2006. ;D
Quote from: Que on January 16, 2014, 08:38:46 PM
My own rule of thumb is never to spend more than 10 euros. But rules are to be broken, on special occasions.. :D
My rule of thumb is not to spend more than 3USD. I only buy boxes...but have been averaging one a week for the last 8 months. I literally listen to classical music every waking moment I can. My neighbors have complained and the police came once...and I am still have around 1000 CDs I haven't even heard yet...
Quote from: Que on January 16, 2014, 08:38:46 PM
I know the feeling... :-[ But still, it looks like a rarity that is just your thing! :)
My own rule of thumb is never to spend more than 10 euros. But rules are to be broken, on special occasions.. :D
Q
Yes, that's just the thing. And for a while, the only copies available were selling for twice that,
so it is a bargain! That's what I tell myself, it's part of my disease to be able to justify things like this. At 62, I've gotten quite proficient. :D
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After the latest conference of the American Psychological Association, CDCDCD is still not officially recognised.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on January 17, 2014, 03:14:35 AM
My rule of thumb is not to spend more than 3USD. I only buy boxes...but have been averaging one a week for the last 8 months. I literally listen to classical music every waking moment I can. My neighbors have complained and the police came once...and I am still have around 1000 CDs I haven't even heard yet...
I understand your system, but only buying boxes simply won't work for me...
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 16, 2014, 05:20:59 PM
Exactly right! And the narrower your focus, the more likely it is to happen.
And I'm in the narrower focus stage of my addiction. Truth be told, I have exactly 2 Big Boxes, the Haydn one was a no-brainer even at $150. The Beethoven Sony 60 disk box was worth it even just for the 4 or 5 disks in there that I actually wanted. In addition, it went OOP almost immediately after its intro, so I can easily sell it for 5X more than I paid. That's it though, not another box in sight! 0:)
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Quote from: springrite on January 17, 2014, 04:18:12 AM
After the latest conference of the American Psychological Association, CDCDCD is still not officially recognised.
No foot in reality, those guys. More likely it is all women, who only make up a tiny percentage of the sufferers.... damn their eyes! >:(
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Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 17, 2014, 04:19:34 AM
I understand your system, but only buying boxes simply won't work for me...
And I'm in the narrower focus stage of my addiction. Truth be told, I have exactly 2 Big Boxes, the Haydn one was a no-brainer even at $150. The Beethoven Sony 60 disk box was worth it even just for the 4 or 5 disks in there that I actually wanted. In addition, it went OOP almost immediately after its intro, so I can easily sell it for 5X more than I paid. That's it though, not another box in sight! 0:)
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I consider anything 10 or more to be a 'big box'. Perhaps that would change if my biggest box wasn't 33 followed by 23. My suspicion is you would have more BIG boxes under my approach. :)
Quote from: mc ukrneal on January 17, 2014, 04:24:55 AM
I consider anything 10 or more to be a 'big box'. Perhaps that would change if my biggest box wasn't 33 followed by 23. My suspicion is you would have more BIG boxes under my approach. :)
Length longer than width and height = Big Box
Quote from: mc ukrneal on January 17, 2014, 04:24:55 AM
I consider anything 10 or more to be a 'big box'. Perhaps that would change if my biggest box wasn't 33 followed by 23. My suspicion is you would have more BIG boxes under my approach. :)
Sometimes it can't be helped due to the fact that certain music is available no other way. For example, Haydn's Complete Works for Baryton come in a 23 disk box for which there are no alternatives. The 23 disks fwere never sold as singles and no one else has recorded about half of those works. So I don't consider that a Big Box as much as I would the Complete Brahms with 50 different performers, and all of the disks having been available separately long before. So I guess it is a question of strict, inflexible interpretation or realities. :-\ :)
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Quote from: Baklavaboy on January 17, 2014, 03:14:35 AMMy neighbors have complained and the police came once...and I am still have around 1000 CDs I haven't even heard yet...
When the police came, what music was playing and how loud were you playing it?
Quote from: Brian on January 17, 2014, 04:42:07 AM
When the police came, what music was playing and how loud were you playing it?
He put on 4:33 the moment he heard "Open up! It's the police!"
Quote from: Brian on January 17, 2014, 04:42:07 AM
When the police came, what music was playing and how loud were you playing it?
Bruckner has gotten me in trouble. For some reason his music penetrates walls more than almost anyone elses...(or maybe it's just the fact I tend to crank up the volume for those glorious codas 8) )
Sarge
Quote from: mc ukrneal on January 17, 2014, 04:24:55 AM
I consider anything 10 or more to be a 'big box'. Perhaps that would change if my biggest box wasn't 33 followed by 23. My suspicion is you would have more BIG boxes under my approach. :)
I don't even consider 10 a box...that's just a fat two-fer.
The Rubinstein 144, Ma 90, Furtwangler 89, Toscanini 107, and the Membran Jazz sets. Those are boxes!! Its the essential bargain-ness of them that makes them irresistible--and the fact that what they contain is so transcendentally beautiful. I used to actually collect postage stamps!! No doubt that sounds pathetic to you, and I don't blame you. It is even incomprehensible to me, now...
For those of you who have been at this longer, it makes sense that boxes make little sense. But for me, they are miraculous, and I mean that in the most literal sense. I am completely new to "in depth"classical music appreciation. If you do not envy me, you should. Literally every day I hear something new that blows my mind. I'm like someone who had been deaf and then had an operation, as an adult, that restored my hearing. Every day it's like "that's the sound of the sea?!" "Oh, that's what the wind sounds like through pines?!" "sizzling bacon!" "children laughing!" :D :D I'm incredibly lucky, and I know it.
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 17, 2014, 04:46:57 AM
Bruckner has gotten me in trouble. For some reason his music penetrates walls more than almost anyone elses...(or maybe it's just the fact I tend to crank up the volume for those glorious codas 8) )
Sarge
The problem is not the walls, but the neighbour's skull!
Quote from: Brian on January 17, 2014, 04:42:07 AM
When the police came, what music was playing and how loud were you playing it?
I was actually watching a video of the Boulez "Ring"--"Gotterdamerung". I have a surround sound system in my living room. I didn't think it was that loud, but when I turned it down, I realized I was able to crank for a pretty long time and it still sounded pretty good. The police were pretty confused looking. Probably not what they were expecting for a "loud music" complaint. It was probably a bit after midnight--and I was drinking vodka ;)
Quote from: springrite on January 17, 2014, 04:43:48 AM
He put on 4:33 the moment he heard "Open up! It's the police!"
;D ;D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on January 17, 2014, 04:56:54 AM
I was actually watching a video of the Boulez "Ring"--"Gotterdamerung" and I was drinking vodka ;)
Wagner and vodka...a lethal combination >:D
Sarge
Quote from: Baklavaboy on January 17, 2014, 04:56:54 AM
I was actually watching a video of the Boulez "Ring"--"Gotterdamerung". I have a surround sound system in my living room. I didn't think it was that loud, but when I turned it down, I realized I was able to crank for a pretty long time and it still sounded pretty good. The police were pretty confused looking. Probably not what they were expecting for a "loud music" complaint. It was probably a bit after midnight--and I was drinking vodka ;)
;D ;D this might be the most GMG thing that has ever happened on GMG. ;D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on January 17, 2014, 04:56:54 AM
"Gotterdamerung"....I didn't think it was that loud...
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/goodmusic/WagnerCortoon.jpg)
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 17, 2014, 06:04:03 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/goodmusic/WagnerCortoon.jpg)
Sarge
Now, why does that image look familiar?
Oh, yes, my EX...
Quote from: Brian on January 17, 2014, 05:59:58 AM
;D ;D this might be the most GMG thing that has ever happened on GMG. ;D
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Quote from: springrite on January 17, 2014, 06:09:33 AM
Now, why does that image look familiar?
Oh, yes, my EX...
I was just amazed Sarge had such a topically appropriate comic on hand. When I first saw, my immediate thought was that he had just drawn it himself.
Quote from: Brian on January 15, 2014, 10:17:40 AM
Okay two things.
1. You bought CDs for their mortar quality? Are you seriously using CDs to build walls?
2. You bought a normal CD instead of the SACD because of the jewel case? You know there are replacement jewel cases for like $0.25, right?
Yes, so I got the cheaper, "regular" cd in the mail... and it too was SACD!!! So, yes, the, this IS an instance of CDCDCD- a very disturbing trend!
Quote from: karlhenning on January 15, 2014, 10:22:36 AM
You returned the SACD, though, yes? (Do I even understand half of this?)
No, I got a second SACD in the mail. I just assuuuuumed that the cheaper would be regular, but it was obvious that the guys at importcd just had to have a listen and re-shrink wrapped it. Oh the drama!
So, yes, now I have two SACDs >:D
And... yes Todd, I Am building a wall!!!
Quote from: Baklavaboy on January 17, 2014, 04:56:54 AM
I was actually watching a video of the Boulez "Ring"--"Gotterdamerung". I have a surround sound system in my living room. I didn't think it was that loud, but when I turned it down, I realized I was able to crank for a pretty long time and it still sounded pretty good. The police were pretty confused looking. Probably not what they were expecting for a "loud music" complaint. It was probably a bit after midnight--and I was drinking vodka ;)
While in college (many years ago), my landlord once used his key to come into my apartment and then barge into my bedroom to tell me to lower the Eroica I was playing. Fortunately, nothing else was going on in the bedroom.
2013 proved to be a disastrous year for me! I never subscribed to this CDCDCD illness BUT 2013 proved that I really do have a problem. It all started innocently in January 2013 when the old HMV collapsed. So many great bargains to be had I rushed to buy everything I didn't have....lots of Haydn, Messiaen, Glazunov, Vivaldi, Couperin, Ligeti, Baroque compositions and cello compositions etc. etc I even got the Barenboim Wagner operas for £45!!! I promise you I bought over 300 CDs in one month. I said I am done for the year. But then the unimaginable happened, an EXPLOSION of huge boxsets fuelled by the 200 anniversary of Verdi and Wagner at no more than £1.50/CD hit the market. Fearing that this was the end of the CD era I jumped at the chance to own all of Verdi on the Decca label 75 CDs, I snapped up the 44 CD mega boxset of Mozart's operas, benefiting from a 20% discount at JPC I bought all of the songs of Schubert 40 CDs (Hyperion) and Mozart's sacred works. Did I stop there? NO! superb recordings such as the Vegh Beethoven string quartets (for many years OOP) and the Mosaiques Haydn string quartets (quite expensive) were reissued at bargain prices....GRAB THEM I said before they go OOP again or become prohibitively expensive! Then I got addicted to the JS Bach organ works, I got a good deal on a used Peter Hurford set and I had to hear more so I bought the Alain III recordings.......and now 2014 I have my eyes set on this set....will it go out of print?........ should I rush to buy:
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Diagnosis: Patient suffers from an anxiety driven need to collect CDs to no end. But is this really CDCDCD?
Quote from: Baklavaboy on January 17, 2014, 04:56:54 AM
I was actually watching a video of the Boulez "Ring"--"Gotterdamerung". I have a surround sound system in my living room. I didn't think it was that loud, but when I turned it down, I realized I was able to crank for a pretty long time and it still sounded pretty good. The police were pretty confused looking. Probably not what they were expecting for a "loud music" complaint. It was probably a bit after midnight--and I was drinking vodka ;)
I would have loved to see the expression on the Police officer's face! You should have invited them in and had them listen for a while. I find Wagner intoxicating enough....did you really need the Vodka? LOL!
marvin
Quote from: marvinbrown on January 21, 2014, 02:15:21 AM
Diagnosis: Patient suffers from an anxiety driven need to collect CDs to no end. But is this really CDCDCD?
Heck no!! You are just a wise consumer who knows how to recognize and enjoy a bargain. In a way, your actions can be described as frugal good sense.
Quote from: marvinbrown on January 21, 2014, 02:15:21 AM
I would have loved to see the expression on the Police officer's face! You should have invited them in and had them listen for a while. I find Wagner intoxicating enough....did you really need the Vodka? LOL!
marvin
Actually, booze and Wagner work very well together. I recommend the combination--enthusiastically.
BTW, I have bought or acquired 3 large boxes this week (205 disc total, Meisterconzerte 100 CD box from Membran, and the new DG Westminster box and the old Westminster Legacy Symphony edition). This is out of control even by my warped standards. I've declared a moratorium on new CDs, until I've at least listened to the stuff I have now. Should take about 2 years ;D ;) ???
Marvin, I hate to be so unhelpful, but that Bernstein box is really really really good, and it is getting increasingly hard to find. I've found so many terrific performances in there. Sorry :(
Quote from: marvinbrown on January 21, 2014, 02:15:21 AM
But is this really CDCDCD?
marvin
You suffer from OOPhobia. ;)
Quote from: 71 dB on January 21, 2014, 04:46:39 AM
You suffer from OOPhobia. ;)
CDCDCD is the perfect cure for OOPhobia, as we all know.
One magabox of prevention is worth ... Oh, I don't know how best to put it, but you know what I mean!
Quote from: 71 dB on January 21, 2014, 04:46:39 AM
You suffer from OOPhobia. ;)
What is OOphobia?
Quote from: Brian on January 21, 2014, 04:45:56 AM
Marvin, I hate to be so unhelpful, but that Bernstein box is really really really good, and it is getting increasingly hard to find. I've found so many terrific performances in there. Sorry :(
Oh dear, Brian what are you doing to me. You know I have been hiding shrink wrapped CDs from loved ones. I mean how can I justify buying more when there is so much sitting on my desk, shelves and cupboards unheard?
But I am tempted by that Bernstein symphony edition.
Quote from: marvinbrown on January 21, 2014, 09:49:33 AM
What is OOphobia?
Out Of Print phobia, I'm presuming.
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Oh dear, Brian what are you doing to me. You know I have been hiding shrink wrapped CDs from loved ones. I mean how can I just buying more when there is so much sitting on my desk, shelves and cupboards unheard?
Take them out of the shrink wrap right away; that way they won't be able to differentiate the new from the old >:D
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But I am tempted by that Bernstein symphony edition.
With me it's more a question of when rather than if.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on January 21, 2014, 02:39:44 AM
Actually, booze and Wagner work very well together.
There's someone who listens to Wagner
unprotected without booze?
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 21, 2014, 09:58:43 AM
Out Of Print phobia, I'm presuming.Take them out of the shrink wrap right away; that way they won't be able to differentiate the new from the old >:DWith me it's more a question of when rather than if.
Well its price is on the rise at amazon.com and I fear the worst...out of print.....I guess I really do have out of print phobia!
marvin
The first month of the year is almost over and I haven't bought any classical CDs yet. I'm really trying to cut down buying classical music and instead listen to those houndreds of discs I own.
Five non-classical CDs bougth this year so far.
Quote from: marvinbrown on January 21, 2014, 10:58:38 AM
I guess I really do have out of print phobia!
marvin
I don't get these limited releases. If they think they won't sell a lot, why release them at all? Just to piss of people like you? ::)
My January 5 resolution to go the rest of the year without buying anything is doing remarkably well. So far, have only had the desire to add something to the cart once or twice. I often find myself compulsively visiting ArkivMusic and Presto and thinking "nah...don't want any of this stuff."
It feels a lot like dieting and losing weight, honestly. But if that's the case, right now I'm not even tempted by all the donuts. It feels really, really good. 8) 0:)
Quote from: Brian on February 13, 2014, 04:16:00 PM
My January 5 resolution to go the rest of the year without buying anything is doing remarkably well. So far, have only had the desire to add something to the cart once or twice. I often find myself compulsively visiting ArkivMusic and Presto and thinking "nah...don't want any of this stuff."
It feels a lot like dieting and losing weight, honestly. But if that's the case, right now I'm not even tempted by all the donuts. It feels really, really good. 8) 0:)
Actually, it's more like just using up what's in the pantry instead of going out to the new restaurant all the time.
Quote from: Brian on February 13, 2014, 04:16:00 PM
It feels a lot like dieting and losing weight, honestly. But if that's the case, right now I'm not even tempted by all the donuts. It feels really, really good. 8) 0:)
Once you get the sugar out of your system and your insulin production stabilizes, sugar cravings go away. So the same thing happens with CDCDCD? Maybe I have to man up bit (I ordered 4 boxes yesterday from ImportCD--Cortot 40 CD, the Living Stereo II, Colin Davis complete Berlioz, Klemperer Romantic Symphonies box).
BUT, something in your last sentence stinks of desperation. I think you are cracking. I give you 10 more days, tops >:D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 13, 2014, 07:26:07 PM
Once you get the sugar out of your system and your insulin production stabilizes, sugar cravings go away. So the same thing happens with CDCDCD? Maybe I have to man up bit (I ordered 4 boxes yesterday from ImportCD--Cortot 40 CD, the Living Stereo II, Colin Davis complete Berlioz, Klemperer Romantic Symphonies box).
BUT, something in your last sentence stinks of desperation. I think you are cracking. I give you 10 more days, tops >:D
Well the Colin Davis Berlioz set IS right at the very top of my wishlist, so I just looked for it on ImportCDs. But the one I want is the Decca box, and they don't seem to have that one.
Quote from: Brian on February 13, 2014, 07:37:25 PM
Well the Colin Davis Berlioz set IS right at the very top of my wishlist, so I just looked for it on ImportCDs. But the one I want is the Decca box, and they don't seem to have that one.
Good God, you scared the heck out of me. thought I got the wrong one. My bad, I ordered from UK Amazon ;) I
do love Import CD, however, and usually order from them.
Quote from: Brian on February 13, 2014, 07:37:25 PM
Well the Colin Davis Berlioz set IS right at the very top of my wishlist, so I just looked for it on ImportCDs. But the one I want is the Decca box, and they don't seem to have that one.
The Decca box is only 13 CDs--does that really count?
I've found a few unexpected lacuna in ImportCDs listings: they don't seem to have the Sony Ligeti box, which I just ordered off of AmazonUK, nor the Complete Beatles box. And they've raised their prices recently, I think: the EMI Eminence box went up almost $15 not long ago, meaning I'm not going to order it anytime soon. I almost pulled the trigger on that one, too, before they upped the price.
There is no cure for CDCDCD, gentlemen. Just when you think you've made some miraculous breakthrough, you haven't. Just when you think you see that shimming light at the end of the tunnel, you haven't. Just when you feel a weight has been lifted off your shoulders, it hasn't. Now, give into your dark master. ;D
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 13, 2014, 07:49:50 PM
There is no cure for CDCDCD, gentlemen. Just when you think you've made some miraculous breakthrough, you haven't. Just when you think you see that shimming light at the end of the tunnel, you haven't. Just when you feel a weight has been lifted off your shoulders, it hasn't. Now, give into your dark master. ;D
Sing to me my angel of [recorded] music!
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 13, 2014, 07:42:13 PM
Good God, you scared the heck out of me. thought I got the wrong one. My bad, I ordered from UK Amazon ;) I do love Import CD, however, and usually order from them.
You can't go wrong with having both the LSO Live
and the Decca set.
>:D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on January 17, 2014, 04:50:56 AM
For those of you who have been at this longer, it makes sense that boxes make little sense. But for me, they are miraculous, and I mean that in the most literal sense. I am completely new to "in depth"classical music appreciation. If you do not envy me, you should. Literally every day I hear something new that blows my mind. I'm like someone who had been deaf and then had an operation, as an adult, that restored my hearing. Every day it's like "that's the sound of the sea?!" "Oh, that's what the wind sounds like through pines?!" "sizzling bacon!" "children laughing!" :D :D I'm incredibly lucky, and I know it.
I remember, barely. I recall I discovered R Strauss and Sibelius on the same day.
Wait till you discover Josquin my friend, or Palestrina. But for those you must have more modern performances, and the boxes are thinner.
Were I starting out, it'd be boxes boxes boxes.
Quote from: Ken B on February 13, 2014, 08:34:55 PM
I remember, barely. I recall I discovered R Strauss and Sibelius on the same day.
Wait till you discover Josquin my friend, or Palestrina. But for those you must have more modern performances, and the boxes are thinner.
Were I starting out, it'd be boxes boxes boxes.
Amazing coincidence, I'm listening to Strauss's "Domestic Symphony" right now, for the first time, from the 1st living stereo box! I've played (tried to play?) some of his opera stuff before, but I am "discovering" him right now, more or less ;D
Surprisingly, I have a smattering of Josquin and Palestrina from a foray into a classical a few years ago. At that time I was mostly Jazz, ambient, and classic Rock and was just dipping my toes, so to speak, into classical, and only listening on PC speakers. I mainly listened to Glenn Gould's Bach and stuff stuff I kept in a folder on my hard drive called "pre-baroque". I worked about a third of the way through a history of music textbook with accompanying CDs. I don't think I even made it half way through the 18th century, but did enjoy vocal church music, much to my surprise. I need to get back to that stuff! Thanks for reminding me :D
If I posted a resolution here, I already done effed it up big time. ;D
Quote from: mn dave on February 14, 2014, 08:14:07 AM
If I posted a resolution here, I already done effed it up big time. ;D
"Tomorrow, tomorrow, you're only a day awaaay!"
I have a $305 iTunes credit burning a cyber-hole in my pocket.
Quote from: Brian on February 13, 2014, 04:16:00 PM
My January 5 resolution to go the rest of the year without buying anything is doing remarkably well. So far, have only had the desire to add something to the cart once or twice. I often find myself compulsively visiting ArkivMusic and Presto and thinking "nah...don't want any of this stuff."
It feels a lot like dieting and losing weight, honestly. But if that's the case, right now I'm not even tempted by all the donuts. It feels really, really good. 8) 0:)
My resolution is to make that sort of resolution next year. But I do have a bad case of OOPhobia.
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 13, 2014, 07:49:50 PM
There is no cure for CDCDCD, gentlemen. Just when you think you've made some miraculous breakthrough, you haven't. Just when you think you see that shimming light at the end of the tunnel, you haven't. Just when you feel a weight has been lifted off your shoulders, it hasn't. Now, give into your dark master. ;D
There
is a cure, but I admit it is drastic: give in completely! Just surrender. Once you have everything, your CDCDCD will be cured :P There is a similar problem in photography, GAS--Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Admittedly, There are only about 15 top lenses for any given kind of camera, but 10K+ worthwhile CDs...it might be lengthier to cure this disease by satisfying its primary symptom. I ordered the Erato and EMI Eminence boxes last night. I'm helped by my utter hatred of jewel cases. I just have to get all the boxes and I'll be cured (til the next box comes out :'().
BBoy: "I'll be cured (til the next box comes out )."
You might not wait long. CNBC is reporting that Sony, Polygram, and Warner are all shuttering their classical divisions within days. Not sure about Brilliant.
...
Those of you who gasped in horror, saw your life flash before your eyes, or cried out NOOOOO, you are all incurable!
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 14, 2014, 03:42:27 PM
There is a cure, but I admit it is drastic: give in completely! Just surrender. Once you have everything, your CDCDCD will be cured :P There is a similar problem in photography, GAS--Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Admittedly, There are only about 15 top lenses for any given kind of camera, but 10K+ worthwhile CDs...it might be lengthier to cure this disease by satisfying its primary symptom. I ordered the Erato and EMI Eminence boxes last night. I'm helped by my utter hatred of jewel cases. I just have to get all the boxes and I'll be cured (til the next box comes out :'().
You're one sick individual, but that's why we're here. We're all sick! :)
Quote from: Ken B on February 14, 2014, 04:54:15 PM
CNBC is reporting that Sony, Polygram, and Warner are all shuttering their classical divisions within days.
Link?
Well that resolution has gone tits up in the last week....
1 new classical music book.
1 single Cd
1 small box set
1 medium box set
1 big box set
1 set of concert tickets
do the tickets and book count? Are they gateway drugs to the CD hard stuff?
I recently moved, so I had to box them all, and unbox. I put all the stuff still in shrinkwrap or never listed to on a shelf. 5 feet. Including several clamshell boxes. 5 feet of untouched newness.
And I haven't unpacked it all yet. 8 cubic feet yet to unpack.
Plus I have several boxes on order, big ones.
Am I cured? No. But I am going to make a real effort to live vicariously through Baklavaboy for a while!
Quote from: Ken B on February 15, 2014, 12:44:22 PM
Am I cured? No. But I am going to make a real effort to live vicariously through Baklavaboy for a while!
Dude, I have moved into critical condition. I ordered the Erato 50 disc box and EMI eminence two nights ago, and bought the Archiv set yesterday. I actually ordered the Solti complete Wagner operas, two Argerich mini boxes and a Berezovsky 10 cd set from Amazon last night, but then turned around and cancelled it all. I was pleasantly inebriated-- fresh-squeezed orange juice screwdrivers and Scotch, and had just gotten back from an all-you-can eat barbecue and Haagen-Daz restaurant and was feeling exceedingly...positive. The local shop has the new Haitink Decca box for about $75. It's hard to stop thinking about it...I also haven't gotten the Decca Analogue years yet. ??? ???
Baklavaboy, just one more, it's wafer thin ...
>:D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 15, 2014, 04:57:02 PM
Dude, I have moved into critical condition. I ordered the Erato 50 disc box and EMI eminence two nights ago, and bought the Archiv set yesterday. I actually ordered the Solti complete Wagner operas, two Argerich mini boxes and a Berezovsky 10 cd set from Amazon last night, but then turned around and cancelled it all. I was pleasantly inebriated-- fresh-squeezed orange juice screwdrivers and Scotch, and had just gotten back from an all-you-can eat barbecue and Haagen-Daz restaurant and was feeling exceedingly...positive. The local shop has the new Haitink Decca box for about $75. It's hard to stop thinking about it...I also haven't gotten the Decca Analogue years yet. ??? ???
Why don't you just forward me a couple of your paychecks. :D
Out of curiosity, and since there's no other logical place: what would you say are the top 3-5 gigantic box sets you've gotten for consistent quality and enjoyment?
Quote from: Brian on February 15, 2014, 07:54:19 PM
Why don't you just forward me a couple of your paychecks. :D
Out of curiosity, and since there's no other logical place: what would you say are the top 3-5 gigantic box sets you've gotten for consistent quality and enjoyment?
For me the DHM Anniversary box is the best, easily. Lumieres box, HM anniversary, Decca Sound, and Vivarte.
Most disappointing is DG 111. I ended up selling mine.
Quote from: Ken B on February 15, 2014, 08:13:18 PM
For me the DHM Anniversary box is the best, easily. Lumieres box, HM anniversary, Decca Sound, and Vivarte.
Most disappointing is DG 111. I ended up selling mine.
Thanks! For me I've had nothing but joy from the Brilliant Classics Russian Legends trove (100 CDs of live broadcasts) and Bernstein Symphony Edition, and so far the Rubinstein box has been a pleasure too. The Vivarte is on my wishlist, and Decca Sound has been considered off and on.
In jazz, the Perfect Jazz Collection has been a steady companion.
Quote from: Brian on February 15, 2014, 07:54:19 PM
Why don't you just forward me a couple of your paychecks. :D
Out of curiosity, and since there's no other logical place: what would you say are the top 3-5 gigantic box sets you've gotten for consistent quality and enjoyment?
You already have most of the kings, I think. The Bernstein, Rubinstein, and Perahia boxes are all consistently good for great prices. As a noob using the boxes as a grab bags introducing me to a lot of stuff I probably wouldn't have encountered, however, I vote for these two:
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[asin]B00EDXJQ1Y[/asin]
I also have pretty low tolerance for "historical" quality recordings, and both these boxes have very high standards on the engineering side. The Decca, Phillips, Living Stereo boxes are all top notch, but I think people know what they are getting with those--probably not a lot of surprises. I really thing the Mercury boxes are wonderful, too, but the swathe is going to be way too wide for any one person--a lot of strange things that don't really fall on the classical path in most people's minds.
One that was never very talked about but is both very well executed (except for the stupid name) and at high standards is:
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I got mine very reasonably. The DG version might be equally good.
Here is one that is very cheap, full of random goodies, and with very acceptable (but somewhat historical) sound:
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To answer BBoy's Question, the DG Liszt box is first rate. So is the Brahms box. And the Schubert lieder ...
I simply must stop buying stuff!
By the way, the original Harmonia Mundi 50 CD box is OOP, but they released a mini version (25CD) which I think is available for about $50.
If I try hard, I may pay off my MasterCard in three years. That will free up a wad of cash from the accrued interest that I can make purchases with. Main rule: order through my local retail (except for the unmatchable or unavailable) and pay cash. I too have several shrink-wrapped boxes (Briliant's Haydn and Tchaikowsky leading the pack of yet unheard discs.)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 15, 2014, 09:35:56 PM
By the way, the original Harmonia Mundi 50 CD box is OOP, but they released a mini version (25CD) which I think is available for about $50.
I posted it from Amazon ca a while ago at under 30.
Quote from: Ken B link=topic=15426.msg777154#msgdate=1392527598
For me the DHM Anniversary box is the best, easily. Lumieres box, HM anniversary, Decca Sound, and Vivarte.
Most disappointing is DG 111. I ended up selling mine.
The first DG 111 box is my number 1 choice and the first box I display if I'm rearranging things!
The Chandos 30 and first Decca sound boxes other good ones.
Too many recitals in the 111 box. I had dupes of some of the stuff. And I sold mine for a small profit anyway :)
I just bought the EMI Verdi superbox. At $48 how could I say no. Zoverstock at Amazon.
Agree about Chandos -- interesting repertoire.
wow, major flare up of CDCDCD this for the forum, mm mm mm
I miss getting things in the mail, waaah!
Quote from: jut1972 on February 15, 2014, 11:59:45 AM
Well that resolution has gone tits up in the last week....
1 new classical music book.
1 single Cd
1 small box set
1 medium box set
1 big box set
1 set of concert tickets
do the tickets and book count? Are they gateway drugs to the CD hard stuff?
You're trying to hide CDCDCD by buying OTHER things... mm... yes, I'd say it's like the alcoholic changing brands. Buy 3 Box Sets and call me in the morning. If you're starting to buy OTHER stuff you should aggressively buy MORE Box Sets of CDs so that you won't just start buying and think you're cured. Did that make ANY sense? No, not to me either!
I bought two inflatable palm trees for the band. I can tell you that was NOT CDCDCD- I got NO actual pleasure- pleasure being the lynch-pin (?) of the act.
If you're not having an anti-gasm, it can't be CDCDCD.
I do what I can here, it's a bloodbath. ???
I came to my senses and cancelled the big Davis RCA box.
...
But first I ordered the Verdi box. We won't discuss that! I'm scoring this a win.
Quote from: Ken B on February 16, 2014, 11:43:24 AM
I came to my senses and cancelled the big Davis RCA box.
...
But first I ordered the Verdi box. We won't discuss that! I'm scoring this a win.
:laugh: :laugh:
And the Verdi is twice the price of the Davis, right? A few more wins like that and you'll be hanging out with Brian in soup kitchen.
After today's spending spree, I'm going to have to take a break for awhile.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 16, 2014, 03:14:49 PM
:laugh: :laugh:
And the Verdi is twice the price of the Davis, right? A few more wins like that and you'll be hanging out with Brian in soup kitchen.
Hehehe. No though, as I posted over in SDCB, it's 48 bucks. Verdi is THE big gap in my collection and musical habits. I have only what came in megaboxes and doubt I have listened to 20 hours of Verdi total in the past 10 years.
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 16, 2014, 03:58:15 PM
After today's spending spree, I'm going to have to take a break for awhile.
Didn't some smart fellow say, Gentleman there is no cure, just when you think you've mastered it, you haven't. Just when you think ...
Just asking!
Quote from: Ken B on February 16, 2014, 04:09:48 PM
Didn't some smart fellow say, Gentleman there is no cure, just when you think you've mastered it, you haven't. Just when you think ...
Just asking!
Well sure absolutely, but I never admitted to being cured. I simply stated I would be taking a break for awhile, but I'm still a freakin' rabid CDCDCD dog!!! ;D It's like a rash that won't go away. :)
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 16, 2014, 04:11:49 PM
Well sure absolutely, but I never admitted to being cured. I simply stated I would be taking a break for awhile, but I'm still a freakin' rabid CDCDCD dog!!! ;D It's like a rash that won't go away. :)
There is no cure, and a break is like a truce in the middle east--it is otherwise called "re-loading time".
Quote from: Ken B on February 16, 2014, 04:06:46 PM
Hehehe. No though, as I posted over in SDCB, it's 48 bucks. Verdi is THE big gap in my collection and musical habits. I have only what came in megaboxes and doubt I have listened to 20 hours of Verdi total in the past 10 years.
Oh, OK, the little Verdi cube. I thought you meant the big, complete Verdi. That's pretty reasonable, then. Still sounds more like a draw than a win, though.
Quote from: springrite on February 16, 2014, 04:13:47 PM
There is no cure, and a break is like a truce in the middle east--it is otherwise called "re-loading time".
That's so true, Paul. There is no cure! Sorry folks! :)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 16, 2014, 04:18:13 PM
Oh, OK, the little Verdi cube. I thought you meant the big, complete Verdi. That's pretty reasonable, then. Still sounds more like a draw than a win, though.
Sometimes the first draw after going without a win for a long time does feel like a win, though.
Quote from: springrite on February 16, 2014, 04:22:46 PM
Sometimes the first draw after going without a win for a long time does feel like a win, though.
Sometimes any day above ground is a win!
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 16, 2014, 04:18:13 PM
Oh, OK, the little Verdi cube. I thought you meant the big, complete Verdi. That's pretty reasonable, then. Still sounds more like a draw than a win, though.
It just struck me now. 35 cds, he calls it the "small" cube and I think, yes the small cube! Without hesitation. It's like 40 - 50 vinyl records! The small cube I mean, not the itsy bitsy 14 cd Abbado box.
Quote from: Ken B on February 16, 2014, 05:13:50 PM
It just struck me now. 35 cds, he calls it the "small" cube and I think, yes the small cube! Without hesitation. It's like 40 - 50 vinyl records! The small cube I mean, not the itsy bitsy 14 cd Abbado box.
Well, you said "the" Verdi box, right? "the" implies a kind of superlative quality here. I had the Abbado set, but lost it. I used it as a bookmark and forgot which book I put it in. After that I swore off those tiny envelope-sized boxes.
I remember growing up, my brother had a huge record collection--about 120 discs. He played music all day long, every day, too. I had it for a few years when he moved out of state. At the university my friends were impressed and jealous of this huge collection. I've bought more than double that in the last few days... CDCDCD :-[ ???
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 16, 2014, 05:27:44 PM
I remember growing up, my brother had a huge record collection--about 120 discs.
I take about that much on some of my business trips! You should consider it next time you fly out of Taiwan, but it will take up some luggage space...
Quote from: springrite on February 16, 2014, 05:46:40 PM
I take about that much on some of my business trips! You should consider it next time you fly out of Taiwan, but it will take up some luggage space…
Of course! This is the 21st century :) I always travel with a laptop, with at least that much on it. Plus my phone has a lot...
By the way, in the above story I'm talking LPs. A new LP in the early 80s was $7-8. I wonder how much that is now,adjusted for inflation?
EDIT: just checked: $8 in 1982 is $18.73 in 2012
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 16, 2014, 05:57:46 PM
Of course! This is the 21st century :) I always travel with a laptop, with at least that much on it. Plus my phone has a lot...
By the way, in the above story I'm talking LPs. A new LP in the early 80s was $7-8. I wonder how much that is now,adjusted for inflation?
EDIT: just checked: $8 in 1982 is $18.73 in 2012
Back then I was getting mostly 3 or 4 for $10 from London budget label, Seraphim, Vox and quintessence, etc. You are right, adjusted for inflation, they were expensive, and I was a poor student!
Does anyone ever buy something you already have? This happened to me just last week. I ordered Haitink's Phillips Duo of Ravel. Had a peculiar feeling about it, but went ahead and ordered it anyway. Then this weekend I was searching for a misplaced dvd and lo and behold, I found the one I already owned.
I've also considered buying things and then realized I already owned them.
Quote from: NJ Joe on February 17, 2014, 06:43:29 AM
Does anyone ever buy something you already have? This happened to me just last week. I ordered Haitink's Phillips Duo of Ravel. Had a peculiar feeling about it, but went ahead and ordered it anyway. Then this weekend I was searching for a misplaced dvd and lo and behold, I found the one I already owned.
I've also considered buying things and then realized I already owned them.
Yes indeed, and this is very unsettling ??? (and embarassing?) :-[
I am a Boulez completist. In a store that stocks out-of-print Cd's here in Madrid (sometimes at astronomical prices--I think they monitor the amazon marketplace quotations on a regular basis :o ), I bought Boulez's recordings of
Sacre (Cleveland) and
Petrushka (NYPO) on Sony, because I was convinced the
Sacre was missing from my collection since the LP days...well, have it I did, and what I was really looking for was the NYPO
Firebird and
Chant du Rossignol. Well, at least I have a CD to give away to any friend who wants to get to know these performances... :)
Quote from: NJ Joe on February 17, 2014, 06:43:29 AM
Does anyone ever buy something you already have? This happened to me just last week. I ordered Haitink's Phillips Duo of Ravel. Had a peculiar feeling about it, but went ahead and ordered it anyway. Then this weekend I was searching for a misplaced dvd and lo and behold, I found the one I already owned.
I've also considered buying things and then realized I already owned them.
Much worse now with all the big boxes, each time I see a single CD I think I MUST HAVE THAT SOMEWHERE... those big boxes are like a Tardis.
I am now totally gunshy about early choral music. Buying it on sight was a behavior I learned in bygone days of scarcity -- you'd weep for me if you knew, Baklavaboy -- but in recent years with re issues and boxes and label changes ... I came within a heartbeat of buying my third copy of a madrigal set.
Quote from: NJ Joe on February 17, 2014, 06:43:29 AM
Does anyone ever buy something you already have?
Yes. Sometimes deliberately in order to have a backup copy in case of damage to the original. But sometimes by accident...in fact, a half dozen times in the past eight or so years when CDCDCD was especially contagious and my cataloging couldn't keep up with my purchasing. Some duplicates have found good homes with GMG members.
Sarge
Quote from: Ken B on February 17, 2014, 02:30:34 PM
I came within a heartbeat of buying my third copy of a madrigal set.
Wow. That's serious! When I started really getting into this I only had about 25 classical CDs, so I haven't gotten more than a handful of repeats. But I have done something rather compulsive: I've bought (intentionally) large sets that I already had flac versions of on my hard drive. Unlike many, I don't believe digital music sounds any better coming from a CD player than from a computer. I just wanted to hold the CDs in my hot sweaty hands, to gaze at the printed pictures, to look at the track listing while I'm sitting in my chair (when out of squinting distance from my computer monitor). I wouldn't have done this, however, if the price weren't absurdly cheap.
Even stranger (maybe? I don't know if anyone else feels this way) I seriously considered buying a 2nd Perahia box just because it's like $65 for 68 great CDs, 5DVDs and big nice book. If Bill Gates were selling original Rembrandt's for $5 on the sidewalk in front of my house, would I be compulsive if I nabbed a second copy of "The Anatomy Lesson of Nicolaes Tulp"?
I have a second unopened copy of a HM box awaiting resale when it goes OOP.
I have sold a few boxes after a while, mostly for a small profit or breaking even. so a second Perahia is not crazy. I will sell mins someday I expect (I am keeping my Mozart box for that reason.) i like the box a lot but have almost all the music anyway.
I want to help though. Buy a second Rubenstein box and I will store it for you.
Quote from: Ken B on February 17, 2014, 04:09:38 PM
I have a second unopened copy of a HM box awaiting resale when it goes OOP.
I have sold a few boxes after a while, mostly for a small profit or breaking even. so a second Perahia is not crazy. I will sell mins someday I expect (I am keeping my Mozart box for that reason.)
Does anyone actually buy those OOP box sets people want $300 for?
Quote from: Ken B on February 17, 2014, 04:09:38 PM
I want to help though. Buy a second Rubenstein box and I will store it for you.
LOL.
I actually got a Mercury Living Sound II box after they went OOP and sold it on ebay for 3X what I paid. A couple of months ago I saw another one, pounced on it, went home and found that they had re-released it ??? I still haven't opened it. I also have a DG II box I haven't opened. (I have both on my hard drive). Plan to dive into each at some point...like a miser fondling his gold >:D >:D
I currently have 8 outstanding Amazon orders. Today I made a resolution not to order anything else until they've all arrived. But I'm already thinking about an iTunes purchase. That wouldn't count, right?
Quote from: NJ Joe on February 17, 2014, 04:21:05 PM
I currently have 8 outstanding Amazon orders. Today I made a resolution not to order anything else until they've all arrived. But I'm already thinking about an iTunes purchase. That wouldn't count, right?
Not if it's a small one ;)
I think I have 3 orders out, but one is for 4 boxes and one for two. However, my ardor has cooled. My wife finally asked me how much i was spending on these CDs. She wasn't actually angry, and naturally I avoided the brunt of the question and was less than completely truthful (for the sake of marital concord) but it was something of a much needed wake-up call. What gave me away was the stack of empty Amazon and importCD boxes piling up by the door :o
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 17, 2014, 04:29:41 PM
Not if it's a small one ;)
I think I have 3 orders out, but one is for 4 boxes and one for two. However, my ardor has cooled. My wife finally asked me how much i was spending on these CDs. She wasn't actually angry, and naturally I avoided the brunt of the question and was less than completely truthful (for the sake of marital concord) but it was something of a much needed wake-up call. What gave me away was the stack of empty Amazon and importCD boxes piling up by the door :o
You were crying out for help by leaving the boxes in plain sight! :)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 17, 2014, 04:29:41 PM
Not if it's a small one ;)
I think I have 3 orders out, but one is for 4 boxes and one for two. However, my ardor has cooled. My wife finally asked me how much i was spending on these CDs. She wasn't actually angry, and naturally I avoided the brunt of the question and was less than completely truthful (for the sake of marital concord) but it was something of a much needed wake-up call. What gave me away was the stack of empty Amazon and importCD boxes piling up by the door :o
LOL yes! Almost every day I get home from work and there is yet another package sitting on the table. My standard statement is, "I'm getting these for a really good price." My wife doesn't get angry either, but sometimes I get a...look. I avoid eye contact.
Quote from: Jay F on February 17, 2014, 04:14:24 PM
Does anyone actually buy those OOP box sets people want $300 for?
I sold the Brilliant Bach for 390. I paid 82.50. Amazon's 15% hurt though :D
Generally I post a reasonable price, but I put the Bach up at 150 less than the low price. I was shocked when it sold. But I shipped that day!
BBoy: "my ardor has cooled"
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Now I know how that kid felt, "Say it ain't so Joe, say it ain't so!"
I bought two jazz CDs last night, but jazz does not count towards my 2014 resolution (and it's the first jazz purchase so far anyway).
Quote from: NJ Joe on February 17, 2014, 04:38:11 PM
LOL yes! Almost every day I get home from work and there is yet another package sitting on the table. My standard statement is, "I'm getting these for a really good price." My wife doesn't get angry either, but sometimes I get a...look. I avoid eye contact.
Quote from: mc ukrneal on February 17, 2014, 04:33:33 PM
You were crying out for help by leaving the boxes in plain sight! :)
;D X2
Quote from: Ken B on February 17, 2014, 05:08:35 PM
BBoy: "my ardor has cooled"
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Now I know how that kid felt, "Say it ain't so Joe, say it ain't so!"
I certainly hope it's true!
After i get the Decca analogue box, the Berezovsky teldec Box, the DG lizst box, the last couple Warner klemperer boxes, and find a copy of the Westminster Orchestral box I'll be just about done...unless something absolutely stunning comes out in the interim :-[
(Hopefully the above are just jokes...)
Quote from: Brian on February 17, 2014, 05:30:11 PM
I bought two jazz CDs last night, but jazz does not count towards my 2014 resolution (and it's the first jazz purchase so far anyway).
Whatever helps you sleep through the night. :P
In other news, I've really been on quite a buying spree, but if I can remember to just take my medication, I should be fine.
Where in Georgia MI? I lived in Sylvania just about the time you were born.
Quote from: Ken B on February 17, 2014, 06:12:36 PM
Where in Georgia MI? I lived in Sylvania just about the time you were born.
In the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains where orcs and trolls feed on innocent bystanders. 8)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 17, 2014, 05:48:54 PM
;D X2 I certainly hope it's true!
After i get ... the last couple Warner klemperer boxes
No, you want his father. The music in Hogan's Heroes sucked.
>:D
Quote from: Ken B on February 17, 2014, 06:55:34 PM
No, you want his father. The music in Hogan's Heroes sucked.
>:D
But Werner Klemperer was the funniest thing on the entire show!
http://www.youtube.com/v/c4r5Mnbujpc
;D ;D
Wow, you guys actually know this stuff. I'm not used to people who know about anything before about 1990...
the WARNER Klemperer box. Why is all EMI stuff Warner now? I don't know....messes up the box set though--ruins the symmetry to have the logo change half way through.
Quote from: Brian on February 17, 2014, 07:00:53 PM
But Werner Klemperer was the funniest thing on the entire show!
I heard him interviewed on CBC radio long ago. He was fascinating. I think he was in Vancouver to conduct !! the VSO orchestra in a charity benefit.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 17, 2014, 07:19:04 PM
;D ;D
Wow, you guys actually know this stuff. I'm not used to people who know about anything before about 1990...
the WARNER Klemperer box. Why is all EMI stuff Warner now? I don't know....messes up the box set though--ruins the symmetry to have the logo change half way through.
EMI was eaten by Sony and Universal, but the regulator forced them to sell the classical division to someone else. Remarkably enough, Colonel Klink stepped up to the plate.
Quote from: Ken B on February 17, 2014, 07:20:34 PM
I heard him interviewed on CBC radio long ago. He was fascinating. I think he was in Vancouver to conduct !! the VSO orchestra in a charity benefit.
He just died in the last couple of years. There was a lot of nice stuff about him--seems he was a very talented guy. Some even suggested ( :o :o) his talent was not put the best use in playing Colonel Clink. It also turns out that Germans, in general, were not enamored with that show. Who'd've thunk?
I did a personality test yesterday one of the questions was
do you often make impulse purchases?
Choose strongly agree through to strongly disagree.
There was no box on the form for I'm actually ordering on amazon as I do this test
What is really sad is that in this classical website, with its thousands of dialogues dedicated to every grand and obscure facet of the centuries of this magnificent art form, my favorite thread is dedicated to a shopping disorder. I'm beginning to understand why Frederick Jameson uses post-modernism and late capitalism interchangeably.
BTW, jut1972, thanks for the :laugh:
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 18, 2014, 03:04:14 AM
What is really sad is that in this classical website, with its thousands of dialogues dedicated to every grand and obscure facet of the centuries of this magnificent art form, my favorite thread is dedicated to a shopping disorder.
That's because you're winning it!
:) ;) :D ;D 8) :P ??? :-\ >:D >:D 0:) :laugh: :)
Quote from: Ken B on February 18, 2014, 08:31:00 AM
That's because you're winning it!
:) ;) :D ;D 8) :P ??? :-\ >:D >:D 0:) :laugh: :)
I think there are several people who'd be tied for first place. Image the podium for gold medal crowded with the two on either side vacant.
(You have to reserve a spot on the podium for John as well, don't you think?)
Quote from: springrite on February 18, 2014, 08:33:29 AM
I think there are several people who'd be tied for first place. Image the podium for gold medal crowded with the two on either side vacant.
(You have to reserve a spot on the podium for John as well, don't you think?)
Just the other day Harry ordered every CD he wanted from two medium-sized record labels!
Quote from: Brian on February 18, 2014, 08:34:53 AM
Just the other day Harry ordered every CD he wanted from two medium-sized record labels!
Harry is on performance enhancing drugs and thus disqualified! He is off the chart!
Quote from: Brian on February 18, 2014, 08:34:53 AM
Just the other day Harry ordered every CD he wanted from two medium-sized record labels!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNrwxAwODI
Quote from: springrite on February 18, 2014, 08:36:08 AM
Harry is on performance enhancing drugs and thus disqualified! He is off the chart!
The Lance Armstrong of GMG.
Quote from: springrite on February 18, 2014, 08:44:38 AM
The Lance Armstrong of GMG.
Quote from: springrite on February 18, 2014, 08:36:08 AM
Harry is on performance enhancing drugs and thus disqualified! He is off the chart!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
You are on
fire here!
1) I was going to order the EMI "complete" Chopin box today off the SDCB thread, but resisted it. Of course, there's always tomorrow :)
2) Discovered via their weekly email that Prestoclassical considers an 11 CD set to be a "big box". Little do they know....
The Chopin --which I posted--is going fast ... What if it goes OOP ... Takes up so little space ...
>:D
Quote from: Ken B on February 18, 2014, 05:57:02 PM
The Chopin --which I posted--is going fast ... What if it goes OOP ... Takes up so little space ...
>:D
But it's not really complete, going by the blurb.
And it's not like I don't have a bunch of Chopin (although apparently none of those performances!). Besides, I have the Vivaldi Sacred Works and Ligeti Sony boxes en route to me from Amazon UK....
And as Scarlett O'Hara said, tomorrow is another day >:D
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on February 18, 2014, 06:09:23 PM
And as Scarlett O'Hara said, tomorrow is another day >:D
I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure what she said (vowed?) was "I'll never be hungry again!"--
she wouldn't have let that Chopin get away from her!
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on February 18, 2014, 06:09:23 PM
But it's not really complete, going by the blurb.
And it's not like I don't have a bunch of Chopin (although apparently none of those performances!). Besides, I have the Vivaldi Sacred Works and Ligeti Sony boxes en route to me from Amazon UK....
And as Scarlett O'Hara said, tomorrow is another day >:D
The Vivaldi is great. You can often get King's Purcell cheap too.
So you're saying the Chopin is only the good stuff ... :-\
OK, so I bought the Harmonia Mundi "Music of the 18th Century" box. 30 cds for 60 bucks...that's not "compulsive" or "disorder"--it's just common sense, right? Also, I'm reading Gardiner's book on Bach, and this gives important contextual background "flavor" to contextualize his prose comments....
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 19, 2014, 07:40:24 PM
OK, so I bought the Harmonia Mundi "Music of the 18th Century" box. 30 cds for 60 bucks...that's not "compulsive" or "disorder"--it's just common sense, right? Also, I'm reading Gardiner's book on Bach, and this gives important contextual background "flavor" to contextual his prose comments....
It's a lovely box, one of my favourites.
Tell me how you like the Gluck and Rameau especially.
And yeah, good excuses! I mean REASONS, good REASONS.
You guys are realizing that the ONLY thing that can help CDCDCD is the tactic of "let's wait until tomorrow"- it's the same technique used to help alcoholics. If you can make it 24 HOURS without BuyItNow!, then you've WON,... because, guess what?m,,, TOMORROW NEVER COMES!! So, if you've made it one day, that's all you have to do- is make it through today. Tomorrow will take care of itself. If you've made it one day, what's to stop you from making another 'one day'?
Quote from: snyprrr on February 20, 2014, 07:29:15 AM
You guys are realizing that the ONLY thing that can help CDCDCD is the tactic of "let's wait until tomorrow"- it's the same technique used to help alcoholics. If you can make it 24 HOURS without BuyItNow!, then you've WON,... because, guess what?m,,, TOMORROW NEVER COMES!! So, if you've made it one day, that's all you have to do- is make it through today. Tomorrow will take care of itself. If you've made it one day, what's to stop you from making another 'one day'?
Exactly! My cure starts tomorrow.
Sigh. Recently bought a Glenn Gould set, Hogwood Vivaldi, second Verdi box, a couple stray singles.
Can someone sell me the time to listen to it all?
Just bought the Verdi box, 55 CDs for about 10 pounds from amazon.uk.
I think NOT buying it should be classified as a disease and buying it a sign of saneness.
Quote from: springrite on February 22, 2014, 06:55:55 AM
Just bought the Verdi box, 55 CDs for about 10 pounds from amazon.uk.
I think NOT buying it should be classified as a disease and buying it a sign of saneness.
agree with your assessment, but isn't it 33 cds for 12 pounds?
I got it too. I also bought the EMI icon colin davis to accompany it. I thought it would be lonely in transit. Today I picked up the Byron Janis RCA box and Klemperer's Bruckner set locally so I could listen to something while the other boxes fleet their way hither. These two have been eyeing me for weeks....
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 22, 2014, 07:17:54 AM
agree with your assessment, but isn't it 33 cds for 12 pounds?
Somehow it came out to be 12.74 WITH shipping (less than 10 without).
Quote from: springrite on February 22, 2014, 07:22:19 AM
Somehow it came out to be 12.74 WITH shipping (less than 10 without).
I am glad it is not in stock. I have the ones I really want already, but getting so much for that little - totally worth it!
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 22, 2014, 07:17:54 AM
agree with your assessment, but isn't it 33 cds for 12 pounds?
I got it too. I also bought the EMI icon colin davis to accompany it. I thought it would be lonely in transit. Today I picked up the Byron Janis RCA box and Klemperer's Bruckner set locally so I could listen to something while the other boxes fleet their way hither. These two have been eyeing me for weeks....
If you're ever in Michigan I must take you drinking.
I got the Celi Bruckner. My sixth cycle. And I have had others in the past. But from excerpts he brings a very different, very effective, approach.
I looked in the mirror today and saw Montgomery Burns with a glass of red wine smirking back at me. Cold turkey until my birthday, 3 weeks! :laugh:
Quote from: Ken B on February 22, 2014, 07:30:07 AM
If you're ever in Michigan I must take you drinking.
I thought you might be from thereabouts. I did most of my growing up in Adrian, down in Lenawee county.
Quote from: Ken B on February 22, 2014, 12:58:27 PM
I looked in the mirror today and saw Montgomery Burns with a glass of red wine smirking back at me. Cold turkey until my birthday, 3 weeks! :laugh:
This really could be the cure. A support group! If you are serious about cold turkey, let me know. I'll take the pledge with your (for 3 weeks). That'll give me some time to work on the credit card bill (and hide these tell-tale boxes).
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 22, 2014, 04:09:28 PM
I thought you might be from thereabouts. I did most of my growing up in Adrian, down in Lenawee county.
This really could be the cure. A support group! If you are serious about cold turkey, let me know. I'll take the pledge with your (for 3 weeks). That'll give me some time to work on the credit card bill (and hide these tell-tale boxes).
Yep. Cold turkey until 13 March.
I just finished unpacking. Lord knows how I'm going to find stuff now, having lost much of the ordering I had. But I saw stuff I'd forgotten about. And a mountain of new stuff.
Anyway, I have several boxes on the way to tide me over.
Quote from: Ken B on February 22, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
Yep. Cold turkey until 13 March.
I just finished unpacking. Lord knows how I'm going to find stuff now, having lost much of the ordering I had. But I saw stuff I'd forgotten about. And a mountain of new stuff.
Anyway, I have several boxes on the way to tide me over.
Yeah, but now over in the super-box thread you really have me thinking about the Karajan 60s box...$3 a disc for the whole thing--which, of course I don't need cuz I downloaded the 240 disc KG box in lossless format...
OK. I'm taking the pledge.
Which is admittedly silly as I have literally 8 boxes on the way. But no more til your birthday.
I've been doing a pretty good job of keeping my CDCDCD under control. As I mentioned before, there is no cure. But, with this mind, you can help reduce the number of CDs you buy. One method I've discovered rather recently that has been working rather well is called the "Cancel Order Technique" or for short: COT. Basically, how COT works is you buy 5-6 discs or one of those mega box sets and you go back after a minute or so and cancel the order and what this does, at least for me, is temporarily zaps that urge to buy for several hours sometimes even days. Anyway, this technique, from my understanding, can only be applied to Amazon orders, so if you're shopping there, use it wisely! :)
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 23, 2014, 08:00:42 PM
I've been doing a pretty good job of keeping my CDCDCD under control. As I mentioned before, there is no cure. But, with this mind, you can help reduce the number of CDs you buy. One method I've discovered rather recently that has been working rather well is called the "Cancel Order Technique" or for short: COT. Basically, how COT works is you buy 5-6 discs or one of those mega box sets and you go back after a minute or so and cancel the order and what this does, at least for me, is temporarily zaps that urge to buy for several hours sometimes even days. Anyway, this technique, from my understanding, can only be applied to Amazon orders, so if you're shopping there, use it wisely! :)
I've used this! But the other night it backfired. I ordered a small Colin Davis box to go with the Verdi box, as the Verdi was so embarassingly cheap I felt little guilty. I immediately realized I didn't need the Davis (within minutes), but couldn't cancel it! They said the process had already begun and it was too late. It might be that UK Amazon is more rigid than US Amazon...
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 23, 2014, 08:11:35 PM
I've used this! But the other night it backfired. I ordered a small Colin Davis box to go with the Verdi box, as the Verdi was so embarassingly cheap I felt little guilty. I immediately realized I didn't need the Davis (within minutes), but couldn't cancel it! They said the process had already begun and it was too late. It might be that UK Amazon is more rigid than US Amazon...
This could very well be the case with Amazon UK, but from my understanding is you can still send a cancellation email to them and, in most cases, they will cancel it. In fact, this has actually happened to me one time where I ended waiting around too long and the 'cancel' button had disappeared, but I just clicked the 'request cancellation' button and typed a short message to Amazon and they cancelled it quickly.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 23, 2014, 08:11:35 PM
I've used this! But the other night it backfired. I ordered a small Colin Davis box to go with the Verdi box, as the Verdi was so embarassingly cheap I felt little guilty. I immediately realized I didn't need the Davis (within minutes), but couldn't cancel it! They said the process had already begun and it was too late. It might be that UK Amazon is more rigid than US Amazon...
...a SMALL Colin Davis Box...
This is definitely the language of CDCDCD!!
"but, of course I couldn't just buy that without a little sumptin sumptin to go along wit it"
It's not the cocaine- it's what it does to your brain!
Ahhh, I have a new List myself, but I have no means to exercise my RIGHT!! ahhhhhhh- I'm shackled I tell ya- ahh ahhhh ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
"Dear Lord, if you could see fit to endow me with a trust fund"
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 23, 2014, 08:11:35 PMas the Verdi was so embarassingly cheap I felt little guilty.
Tell you what, when you feel embarrassed like that again, send me some box sets.
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 23, 2014, 08:00:42 PM
I've been doing a pretty good job of keeping my CDCDCD under control. As I mentioned before, there is no cure. But, with this mind, you can help reduce the number of CDs you buy. One method I've discovered rather recently that has been working rather well is called the "Cancel Order Technique" or for short: COT. Basically, how COT works is you buy 5-6 discs or one of those mega box sets and you go back after a minute or so and cancel the order and what this does, at least for me, is temporarily zaps that urge to buy for several hours sometimes even days. Anyway, this technique, from my understanding, can only be applied to Amazon orders, so if you're shopping there, use it wisely! :)
This is technically known as purchasus interuptus. It is the only technique the Vatican sanctions.
Well, I ordered the new RCA big box of Colin. But it doesn't have his legendary Berlioz material, so I got that to round it out. But then I stumbled on the tiny EMI box of his early stuff, and thought, you know, "if you are going to do a job, do it right"--as my father always said.
As far as music buying, I think I'm very frugal as I never spend over $3 per disc (except for that damned EMI Colin Davis...turns out the Pound has appreciated and with shipping it's like $4.50 per disc :o.
And listen to you, Brian! I've seen your stuff in the today's purchases thread--lots of specialty item singletons. Reminds me of another of my father's sayings (pretty much anytime I bought anything more than a gum ball): "Oh, look at you. Last of the big-time spenders!" ;D
Quote from: Ken B on February 24, 2014, 06:50:48 AM
This is technically known as purchasus interuptus. It is the only technique the Vatican sanctions.
:P
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 24, 2014, 07:00:53 AM
And listen to you, Brian! I've seen your stuff in the today's purchases thread--lots of specialty item singletons. Reminds me of another of my father's sayings (pretty much anytime I bought anything more than a gum ball): "Oh, look at you. Last of the big-time spenders!" ;D
Hey now, I have the Rubinstein, Perahia, Bernstein, and Russian Legends boxes too, and the Hyperion complete Chopin, and Brilliant complete Brahms and Rachmaninov. I don't discriminate ;D that is a great quote from your father, by the way.
Quote from: Ken B on February 24, 2014, 06:50:48 AM
This is technically known as purchasus interuptus. It is the only technique the Vatican sanctions.
(http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/images/smilies/rofl2.gif)
Quote from: Brian on February 24, 2014, 07:23:29 AM
Hey now, I have the Rubinstein (check!), Perahia (check!), Bernstein (check!), and Russian Legends (check!) boxes too, and the Hyperion complete Chopin (check!), and Brilliant complete Brahms (check!), and Rachmaninov (oh crap I missed that!)
Come on, guys! This is supposed to be a self-help group! :laugh:
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 24, 2014, 12:35:34 PM
Come on, guys! This is supposed to be a self-help group! :laugh:
As there are no physical symptoms of debilitation, whether or not CDCDCD should truly be classified as a disease is, it would seem, open to debate. I think some of us have come to accept this aspect of our nature, and with self-acceptance found inner peace and, dare I say it, joy :) Or maybe I just feel this way because even thought I am on a "spending freeze" I got 3 50 CD boxes yesterday ;D ;D Two came from the postman and I had lent the Phillips box to my Chinese teacher, who had it for about a month. It is hard to justify just how happy I was to get it back again! The feeling was very close to that of getting a new box. I was quite apprehensive that she had forgotten to bring it, and then when she handed it back to me, I had to take a quick riffle through all those little packages of musical bliss :D Anyway, still on the bandwagon for now.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 24, 2014, 03:46:54 PM
As there are no physical symptoms of debilitation, whether or not CDCDCD should truly be classified as a disease is, it would seem, open to debate. I think some of us have come to accept this aspect of our nature, and with self-acceptance found inner peace and, dare I say it, joy :) Or maybe I just feel this way because even thought I am on a "spending freeze" I got 3 50 CD boxes yesterday ;D ;D Two came from the postman and I had lent the Phillips box to my Chinese teacher, who had it for about a month. It is hard to justify just how happy I was to get it back again! The feeling was very close to that of getting a new box. I was quite apprehensive that she had forgotten to bring it, and then when she handed it back to me, I had to take a quick riffle through all those little packages of musical bliss :D Anyway, still on the bandwagon for now.
OD on pleasure, ship me your collection and get it back slowly at unpredictable intervals. Draws out the bliss that way.
Quote from: Ken B on February 24, 2014, 03:53:01 PM
OD on pleasure, ship me your collection and get it back slowly at unpredictable intervals. Draws out the bliss that way.
:laugh:
Wish you were a little closer, and I would consider it! Shipping from Taiwan is pretty stiff. I actually bought my brother and his wife the Perahia box just because it was so outrageously cheap it seemed like a crime
not to buy it.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 24, 2014, 04:09:57 PM
:laugh:
Wish you were a little closer, and I would consider it! Shipping from Taiwan is pretty stiff. I actually bought my brother and his wife the Perahia box just because it was so outrageously cheap it seemed like a crime not to buy it.
Yeah. My sister went to a clarinet chamber concert this summer and really liked it. Mozart, bach, and Bartok especially. So i gave her Stoltzman's box and a WTC bk 1. When I saw the emi mozart 50 box for $30 I snarfed it for next xmas.
The Perahia box is great. I got it for under a buck a disc.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 24, 2014, 03:46:54 PM
As there are no physical symptoms of debilitation, whether or not CDCDCD should truly be classified as a disease is, it would seem, open to debate. I think some of us have come to accept this aspect of our nature, and with self-acceptance found inner peace and, dare I say it, joy :) Or maybe I just feel this way because even thought I am on a "spending freeze" I got 3 50 CD boxes yesterday ;D ;D Two came from the postman and I had lent the Phillips box to my Chinese teacher, who had it for about a month. It is hard to justify just how happy I was to get it back again! The feeling was very close to that of getting a new box. I was quite apprehensive that she had forgotten to bring it, and then when she handed it back to me, I had to take a quick riffle through all those little packages of musical bliss :D Anyway, still on the bandwagon for now.
Yeah, I
know the thrill of opening padded envelopes too well. :D
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 25, 2014, 08:16:37 PM
Yeah, I know the thrill of opening padded envelopes too well. :D
I know the feeling.
My Precious-s-s-s...
Quote from: Ken B on February 25, 2014, 08:22:59 PM
I know the feeling. My Precious-s-s-s...
(http://images.wikia.com/lotr/images/archive/8/8d/20120428231846!Gollum.jpg)
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 25, 2014, 08:26:33 PM
(http://images.wikia.com/lotr/images/archive/8/8d/20120428231846!Gollum.jpg)
How much did you pay the paparazzi to get my pic???
I'm still on the wagon with Ken, but it's a bit hard. Today I stopped in the CD shop on my way home from a private class where I am paid in cash. The Harmonia Mundi 10 CD boxes are $21-25, and there is a new cube of complete Strauss operas for $110. I probably wouldn't even like Strauss operas, but how can I be sure without the box? There is also the 15 CD Yves Nat box for $30. It includes his complete piano sonatas. Surely I am a philistine to leave these items on the shelves?
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 26, 2014, 06:58:08 AM
I'm still on the wagon with Ken, but it's a bit hard. Today I stopped in the CD shop on my way home from a private class where I am paid in cash. The Harmonia Mundi 10 CD boxes are $21-25, and there is a new cube of complete Strauss operas for $110. I probably wouldn't even like Strauss operas, but how can I be sure without the box? There is also the 15 CD Yves Nat box for $30. It includes his complete piano sonatas. Surely I am a philistine to leave these items on the shelves?
You can have them pay you in CDs. This way, technically you did not buy and still on the wagon...
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 26, 2014, 06:58:08 AM
I'm still on the wagon with Ken, but it's a bit hard. Today I stopped in the CD shop on my way home from a private class where I am paid in cash. The Harmonia Mundi 10 CD boxes are $21-25, and there is a new cube of complete Strauss operas for $110. I probably wouldn't even like Strauss operas, but how can I be sure without the box? There is also the 15 CD Yves Nat box for $30. It includes his complete piano sonatas. Surely I am a philistine to leave these items on the shelves?
To encourage you.
I bought the Verdi box at I think 44. Had I waited I could have gotten it even cheaper. Waiting is bargain hunting! I waited on the Living Stereo and saved a bundle. We are the raptors of CD collecting, circling, circling, knowing our chance will come, and then the sudden swoop.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 26, 2014, 06:58:08 AM
I'm still on the wagon with Ken, but it's a bit hard. Today I stopped in the CD shop on my way home from a private class where I am paid in cash. The Harmonia Mundi 10 CD boxes are $21-25, and there is a new cube of complete Strauss operas for $110. I probably wouldn't even like Strauss operas, but how can I be sure without the box? There is also the 15 CD Yves Nat box for $30. It includes his complete piano sonatas. Surely I am a philistine to leave these items on the shelves?
Think of the increase of pleasure you'll get when you finally purchase them in two months.
Sort of like how temporal duration of coitus increases intensity of orgasm.
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 26, 2014, 06:05:46 PM
:P
Actually, from the Waldstein thread I was thinking it looked like Serkin ...
So,,, NO ONE'S DATING GIRLS THIS YEAR, HMM????? :laugh:
Quote from: snyprrr on February 27, 2014, 05:40:15 AM
So,,, NO ONE'S DATING GIRLS THIS YEAR, HMM????? :laugh:
Is that set for sale? Cannot find it on Amazon.
Quote from: snyprrr on February 27, 2014, 05:40:15 AM
So,,, NO ONE'S DATING GIRLS THIS YEAR, HMM????? :laugh:
Pretty sure everyone on this page already has a family, so, no, dating is probably off the menu. Don't give up, though, snyprrr, there's still hope for you! ;)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 27, 2014, 06:50:23 AM
Pretty sure everyone on this page already has a family, so, no, dating is probably off the menu. Don't give up, though, snyprrr, there's still hope for you! ;)
I'm dating a sales rep for Sony Music. Well, so far it's just an internet thing, but she send me lots of emails.
;) :laugh:
Ooohhhhhhhh --- I found my home thread!!!! *gasp* I am not alone in the solar system!!
Are we all megabox collecting Gollum clones without impulse control....? :P
Quote from: Moonfish on March 01, 2014, 02:59:55 PM
Ooohhhhhhhh --- I found my home thread!!!! *gasp* I am not alone in the solar system!!
Are we all megabox collecting Gollum clones without impulse control....? :P
Not me and Baklavaboy! We are cold turkey until March 13.
After that it would be dangerous to be between us and the Amazon site. ;)
I must confess I am still adding stuff to the cart, just not buying. When I see the total after a month's accumulation, I will delete a bunch.
Quote from: Ken B on March 01, 2014, 03:08:07 PM
I must confess I am still adding stuff to the cart, just not buying. When I see the total after a month's accumulation, I will delete a bunch.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xb31ZpEtsDM/TfYffd3SwXI/AAAAAAAAAsc/ZhbOpqpQalE/s1600/btn-1click._V192545565_.gif)
:laugh:
As for me, I'm trying to stay clean until October...
Quote from: North Star on March 01, 2014, 03:46:44 PM
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:laugh:
As for me, I'm trying to stay clean until October...
October! An ambitious goal (not as ambitious as Brian--one year--but he seems to already be retroactively inserting "unless..." clauses into his original pledge >:D).
I've cruised the CD shop twice, but managed to leave empty handed. Here is a question I submit to the panel for adjudication:
I ordered the Klemperer Mozart box before I took the pledge, but got a message from ImportCD that they cancelled the order. My local shop has it. Would that be a real purchase, or fulfilling a previous (i.e. pre-pledge) order? I patiently await your opinion(s).
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 01, 2014, 04:14:04 PM
October! An ambitious goal (not as ambitious as Brian--one year--but he seems to already be retroactively inserting "unless..." clauses into his original pledge >:D).
I've cruised the CD shop twice, but managed to leave empty handed. Here is a question I submit to the panel for adjudication:
I ordered the Klemperer Mozart box before I took the pledge, but got a message from ImportCD that they cancelled the order. My local shop has it. Would that be a real purchase, or fulfilling a previous (i.e. pre-pledge) order? I patiently await your opinion(s).
He probably meant October last year? :D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 01, 2014, 04:14:04 PM
October! An ambitious goal (not as ambitious as Brian--one year--but he seems to already be retroactively inserting "unless..." clauses into his original pledge >:D).
I've cruised the CD shop twice, but managed to leave empty handed. Here is a question I submit to the panel for adjudication:
I ordered the Klemperer Mozart box before I took the pledge, but got a message from ImportCD that they cancelled the order. My local shop has it. Would that be a real purchase, or fulfilling a previous (i.e. pre-pledge) order? I patiently await your opinion(s).
New purchase.
"Well dear it's true I kissed Sally last night, but after all I knew her before I met you."
;)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 01, 2014, 04:14:04 PM
October! An ambitious goal (not as ambitious as Brian--one year--but he seems to already be retroactively inserting "unless..." clauses into his original pledge >:D).
I've cruised the CD shop twice, but managed to leave empty handed. Here is a question I submit to the panel for adjudication:
I ordered the Klemperer Mozart box before I took the pledge, but got a message from ImportCD that they cancelled the order. My local shop has it. Would that be a real purchase, or fulfilling a previous (i.e. pre-pledge) order? I patiently await your opinion(s).
Ambitious indeed, but I need to save my money, and have plenty to listen to (though no unlistened stuff on the pile).
If it doesn't cost more, I'd say you're in the clear -- that is,
if you don't have a big pile already. :P 8) ;D ;) :laugh:
Quote from: Moonfish on March 01, 2014, 04:24:04 PM
He probably meant October last year? :D
:D
Quote from: Ken B on March 01, 2014, 04:25:56 PM
New purchase.
"Well dear it's true I kissed Sally last night, but after all I knew her before I met you."
;)
Interesting argument ::)
Quote from: North Star on March 01, 2014, 04:28:38 PM
-- that is, if you don't have a big pile already.
I do, I do. I have enough unlistened to cds to last for years, literally.
Apparently this is two no's. I was expecting as much, but was hoping for some enablers :D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 01, 2014, 05:02:04 PM
Interesting argument ::)
I do, I do. I have enough unlistened to cds to last for years, literally.
Apparently this is two no's. I was expecting as much, but was hoping for some enablers :D
You need Klemper's Mozart. The mail system may break down next month. You need to prepare! Go for it!
>:D >:D >:D
Quote from: Moonfish on March 01, 2014, 06:03:35 PM
You need Klemper's Mozart. The mail system may break down next month. You need to prepare! Go for it!
>:D >:D >:D
Enabler!
Quote from: Ken B on March 01, 2014, 06:05:24 PM
Enabler!
But you have to admit, he has a powerful and persuasive argument...
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 01, 2014, 06:14:45 PM
But you have to admit, he has a powerful and persuasive argument...
I think the Klemperer boxes will be unavailable very soon (especially in Taiwan) as all conductors with a last name beginning with K will be purged from the recording companies' storage units due to a computer virus propagated by CDCDCD programmers..... ??? ??? ???
Buy them ALL!!!!
I got into classical music just as the big box became the norm. My unlistened to pile is now bigger than my listened to pile. Just a small example I have three complete Ring cycles still in shrink wrap. I don't even know if I will like German opera but I have three copies just in case I do. :)
I think its clear by now i have CDCDCD. You guys can help me here right? :D
Quote from: A1_DAN on March 02, 2014, 02:07:41 PM
I got into classical music just as the big box became the norm. My unlistened to pile is now bigger than my listened to pile. Just a small example I have three complete Ring cycles still in shrink wrap. I don't even know if I will like German opera but I have three copies just in case I do. :)
I think its clear by now i have CDCDCD. You guys can help me here right? :D
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
:)
The usual reaction on finding this thread is, oh I am not alone! So it's OK! Look at
that box over there, it's beautifuuuuuuuuul ...
Quote from: A1_DAN on March 02, 2014, 02:07:41 PM
I got into classical music just as the big box became the norm. My unlistened to pile is now bigger than my listened to pile. Just a small example I have three complete Ring cycles still in shrink wrap. I don't even know if I will like German opera but I have three copies just in case I do. :)
I think its clear by now i have CDCDCD. You guys can help me here right? :D
The thing to do is to quit sleep for a week and listen to Wagner all night before you go to work. It will really change the way you look at the world (trust me) at the same time as you get a chance to catch up on those shrink wrapped boxes. Besides, it would give you an excuse to get more shrink wrapped boxes....
Quote from: Ken B on March 02, 2014, 02:14:17 PM
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
:)
The usual reaction on finding this thread is, oh I am not alone! So it's OK! Look at that box over there, it's beautifuuuuuuuuul ...
As well as 'This is the last big box I'm buying. I don't need anymore'
Quote from: A1_DAN on March 02, 2014, 02:45:19 PM
As well as 'This is the last big box I'm buying. I don't need anymore'
Oh heck, not even Baklavaboy says that anymore! :laugh:
Quote from: A1_DAN on March 02, 2014, 02:07:41 PM
I got into classical music just as the big box became the norm. My unlistened to pile is now bigger than my listened to pile. Just a small example I have three complete Ring cycles still in shrink wrap. I don't even know if I will like German opera but I have three copies just in case I do. :)
I think its clear by now i have CDCDCD. You guys can help me here right? :D
I think we can help...with your failure to get into the Ring. It sounds like your initial approach is too narrow. For example, both Solti and Barenboim have complete Wagner opera boxes--for very reasonable prices. Meistersinger or Lohengrin might be a good gateway to the Ring, so you might consider one of those--or both, just to be safe. Of course 20th century opera might be the best path--there is the new Richard Strauss opera box just coming out. All his operas on 33 discs... But then again, initially, accessibility might be an issue. Do you have Mozart's operas? The Magic Flute is a wonderful entry into the field...
Yeah, we probably aren't all that helpful in this regard. It's like an AA meeting that schedules its meetings in a bar--during happy hour :D
But seriously, don't buy any more Ring cycles on CD. Even by our standards, that is pretty extreme. Watch the Boulez ring--on youtube, preferably, unless if you actually speak very good German.
Quote from: Moonfish on March 02, 2014, 02:24:33 PM
The thing to do is to quit sleep for a week and listen to Wagner all night before you go to work. It will really change the way you look at the world (trust me) at the same time as you get a chance to catch up on those shrink wrapped boxes. Besides, it would give you an excuse to get more shrink wrapped boxes....
I see no problems with what you're suggesting. More shrink wrapped boxes is also a very good idea.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 02, 2014, 02:47:04 PM
I think we can help...with your failure to get into the Ring. It sounds like your initial approach is too narrow. For example, both Solti and Barenboim have complete Wagner opera boxes--for very reasonable prices. Meistersinger or Lohengrin might be a good gateway to the Ring, so you might consider one of those--or both, just to be safe. Of course 20th century opera might be the best path--there is the new Richard Strauss opera box just coming out. All his operas on 33 discs... But then again, initially, accessibility might be an issue. Do you have Mozart's operas? The Magic Flute is a wonderful entry into the field...
Yeah, we probably aren't all that helpful in this regard. It's like an AA meeting that schedules its meetings in a bar--during happy hour :D
But seriously, don't buy any more Ring cycles on CD. Even by our standards, that is pretty extreme. Watch the Boulez ring--on youtube, preferably, unless if you actually speak very good German.
Watch out for Baklavaboy. He's sweet but he's flaky.
;)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 02, 2014, 02:47:04 PM
But seriously, don't buy any more Ring cycles on CD. Even by our standards, that is pretty extreme.
Only three?...that's not extreme at all. I have 16 Rings.
Sarge
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 02, 2014, 02:47:04 PM
But seriously, don't buy any more Ring cycles on CD. Even by our standards, that is pretty extreme. Watch the Boulez ring--on youtube, preferably, unless if you actually speak very good German.
I think it's safe to assume there won't be a fourth Ring cycle on my shelves anytime soon :)
Quote from: A1_DAN on March 02, 2014, 03:23:18 PM
I think it's safe to assume there won't be a fourth Ring cycle on my shelves anytime soon :)
But there will be.... >:D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 02, 2014, 02:47:04 PM
I think we can help...with your failure to get into the Ring. It sounds like your initial approach is too narrow. For example, both Solti and Barenboim have complete Wagner opera boxes--for very reasonable prices. Meistersinger or Lohengrin might be a good gateway to the Ring, so you might consider one of those--or both, just to be safe. Of course 20th century opera might be the best path--there is the new Richard Strauss opera box just coming out. All his operas on 33 discs... But then again, initially, accessibility might be an issue. Do you have Mozart's operas? The Magic Flute is a wonderful entry into the field...
Yeah, we probably aren't all that helpful in this regard. It's like an AA meeting that schedules its meetings in a bar--during happy hour :D
But seriously, don't buy any more Ring cycles on CD. Even by our standards, that is pretty extreme. Watch the Boulez ring--on youtube, preferably, unless if you actually speak very good German.
Don't forget that he needs to listen to a number of the older rings from the 50s to gain perspective....... >:D
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on March 02, 2014, 03:20:30 PM
Only three?...that's not extreme at all. I have 16 Rings.
Sarge
Yes, but presumably you've
unwrapped yours and you know that you actually
like the ring. You must admit, it's a big difference :)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 01, 2014, 04:14:04 PM
October! An ambitious goal (not as ambitious as Brian--one year--but he seems to already be retroactively inserting "unless..." clauses into his original pledge >:D).
I've cruised the CD shop twice, but managed to leave empty handed. Here is a question I submit to the panel for adjudication:
I ordered the Klemperer Mozart box before I took the pledge, but got a message from ImportCD that they cancelled the order. My local shop has it. Would that be a real purchase, or fulfilling a previous (i.e. pre-pledge) order? I patiently await your opinion(s).
March 13 is a week and a half away. Surely you don't need to get it before then?
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 02, 2014, 05:58:47 PM
March 13 is a week and a half away. Surely you don't need to get it before then?
Sure Jeffrey, tell yourself that. Whatever helps.
8)
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 02, 2014, 05:58:47 PM
March 13 is a week and a half away. Surely you don't need to get it before then?
It depends on how you define "need" :-\ Actually, I'm feeling pretty strong just at the moment. Comes and goes, though.
Quote from: Ken B on March 02, 2014, 06:00:54 PM
Sure Jeffrey, tell yourself that. Whatever helps.
8)
I wasn't the one foolish enough to take the pledge. I could buy half of Prestoclassical's listing and not break any promises.
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 02, 2014, 06:56:37 PM
I wasn't the one foolish enough to take the pledge. I could buy half of Prestoclassical's listing and not break any promises.
I quit taking pledges a long time ago and I'm glad I did because I can breathe much better now. :)
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 02, 2014, 06:56:37 PM
I wasn't the one foolish enough to take the pledge. I could buy half of Prestoclassical's listing and not break any promises.
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 02, 2014, 07:11:07 PM
I quit taking pledges a long time ago and I'm glad I did because I can breathe much better now. :)
This thread is schizophrenic. The title mentions disassociative, compulsive, and disease. It should be bad. However, most of us sound happier than not about our...situation. We should have a big box comparison and appreciation thread. By the way, I'm listening to some Strauss opera from the reiner box and it is very good. I wasn't expecting that. I may have to get the big Strauss opera box ($100 at my shop >:D). There is a new 10 disc Reiner conducts Strauss box coming out soon. Yowsa.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 02, 2014, 08:11:45 PM
This thread is schizophrenic. The title mentions disassociative, compulsive, and disease. It should be bad. However, most of us sound happier than not about our...situation. We should have a big box comparison and appreciation thread. By the way, I'm listening to some Strauss opera from the reiner box and it is very good. I wasn't expecting that. I may have to get the big Strauss opera box ($100 at my shop >:D). There is a new 10 disc Reiner conducts Strauss box coming out soon. Yowsa.
For Strauss operas (the part of his oeuvre that really stands out), apart from Reiner and (only) a few others (Krauss, Sawallish, Karajan),
Karl Böhm is your man.
Speaking of box sets, once upon a time there was a huge and beautiful Böhm/Strauss Anniversary set - that might resurface one of these days. :D
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61Cc%2BxtgV-L.jpg)
Q
Quote from: Que on March 02, 2014, 10:04:45 PM
For Strauss operas (the part of his oeuvre that really stands out), apart from Reiner and (only) a few others (Krauss, Sawallish, Karajan), Karl Böhm is your man.
Speaking of box sets, once upon a time there was a huge and beautiful Böhm/Strauss Anniversary set - that might resurface one of these days. :D
Q
What about Solti?
Quote from: Que on March 02, 2014, 10:04:45 PM
For Strauss operas (the part of his oeuvre that really stands out), apart from Reiner and (only) a few others (Krauss, Sawallish, Karajan), Karl Böhm is your man.
Speaking of box sets, once upon a time there was a huge and beautiful Böhm/Strauss Anniversary set - that might resurface one of these days. :D
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61Cc%2BxtgV-L.jpg)
Q
Hmmm...I'll keep that in mind. As there were recently dueling box sets for Verdi and Wagner just recently, maybe there will be some competition in the Strauss field as well. I will try to rein myself in.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 02, 2014, 10:29:50 PM
Hmmm...I'll keep that in mind. As there were recently dueling box sets for Verdi and Wagner just recently, maybe there will be some competition in the Strauss field as well. I will try to rein myself in.
I should think there will be some Strauss offerings, since his 150th anniversary is in June this year! (and in September the 65th anniversary of his death)
Quote from: North Star on March 03, 2014, 01:22:39 AM
I should think there will be some Strauss offerings, since his 150th anniversary is in June this year! (and in September the 65th anniversary of his death)
Actually, I was apparently having a senior moment. There are two other pretty big mixed Strauss boxes out, and they look like the type that eventually have a price plummet, and a Solti all opera box.
here
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Ukrneal's guide to weaning off the cds:
1. Go crazy (that's right, accuulate a lot - build a nice reserve). It sounds like you might have already done this, so move to step 2
2. Don't listen to your cds until you have ripped each one and do that a relatively slow pace to draw out the process
3. DON'T go cold turkey. Leave yourself a small buffer for future purchase. I leave $100 for every 3-6 months. This is the pressure release valve.
4. If you rip the cds slowly enough AND go on a 6 month moratorium (with the buffer though), you are more likely to last (without much of a problem)
5. Think about getting as much value for the money as opposed to getting lots of stuff. I find this can be quite fun.
It helped me a lot. I now usually buy as I like, but if I see I am starting to spend too much, this is what I do. I find that ripping slow all the time (and not listening to them until they are ripped) has helped keep the numbers down.
What has listening got to do with it?
Quote from: The new erato on March 03, 2014, 05:18:51 AM
What has listening got to do with it?
Well, listening got a lot to do with it. It is one of the possible future steps after purchasing.
Quote from: springrite on March 03, 2014, 05:30:30 AM
Well, listening got a lot to do with it. It is one of the possible future steps after purchasing.
Aha!!! But it's not mandatory?
Quote from: The new erato on March 03, 2014, 06:05:15 AM
Aha!!! But it's not mandatory?
Of course not. Often the decorational value is sufficient, not to mention psychological value. Listening would be a nice bonus.
I really like listening when I'm surfing the net for cheap mega-box sets. I think the music really inspires me.
Quote from: mc ukrneal on March 03, 2014, 04:27:03 AM
Ukrneal's guide to weaning off the cds:
1. Go crazy (that's right, accuulate a lot - build a nice reserve). It sounds like you might have already done this, so move to step 2
2. Don't listen to your cds until you have ripped each one and do that a relatively slow pace to draw out the process
3. DON'T go cold turkey. Leave yourself a small buffer for future purchase. I leave $100 for every 3-6 months. This is the pressure release valve.
4. If you rip the cds slowly enough AND go on a 6 month moratorium (with the buffer though), you are more likely to last (without much of a problem)
5. Think about getting as much value for the money as opposed to getting lots of stuff. I find this can be quite fun.
It helped me a lot. I now usually buy as I like, but if I see I am starting to spend too much, this is what I do. I find that ripping slow all the time (and not listening to them until they are ripped) has helped keep the numbers down.
:D
I like part 1!!!!!
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 03, 2014, 02:50:50 AM
here
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I have been pondering the Solti Strauss (actually the Solti Mozart and Verdi Opera boxes as well). They seem to have a great reputation in their individual releases. The Brilliant box is actually very impressive!!!
Quote from: The new erato on March 03, 2014, 05:18:51 AM
What has listening got to do with it?
Tina Turner does CDCDCD
OK. I fell off the wagon yesterday and bought the new Haitink box. All I can say is...it's awesome :laugh: I'm really happy I got it. I have been trying to get into Bruckner off and on but this is the first time (except for Karajan's 4th) that I really liked Bruckner. I also played his Beethoven 3, which is a sort of litmus test for me, and was very impressed. The recording quality and orchestra quality are very good...
Of course, when I got home from the record store it turned out that my little Colin Davis box had arrived, and later in the afternoon the big Davis box came in. If only they had been a little earlier I would probably have held out. Oh well, all's well that ends well.
Ken's been very quiet lately. Wonder if he didn't make it either >:D
Errrr, like you I fell for the evil Faustian temptation by acquiring the Haitink box, the Ashkenazy box and the old EMI Britten box this evening. Ooops! But I worked all night (until 3am) so I earned it.....right....right? >:D
Absolutely!! I don't have the Ashkenazy box. You'll have to let me know how it is...so I can resist it even better! ;D
I have the Richter box due for arrival, together with the Kremer/Piazolla box and the Dowland/Rooley box in a single package. I think I am certified (a certified member that is).
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 06, 2014, 01:30:01 AM
OK. I fell off the wagon yesterday and bought the new Haitink box. All I can say is...it's awesome :laugh: I'm really happy I got it. I have been trying to get into Bruckner off and on but this is the first time (except for Karajan's 4th) that I really liked Bruckner. I also played his Beethoven 3, which is a sort of litmus test for me, and was very impressed. The recording quality and orchestra quality are very good...
Of course, when I got home from the record store it turned out that my little Colin Davis box had arrived, and later in the afternoon the big Davis box came in. If only they had been a little earlier I would probably have held out. Oh well, all's well that ends well.
Ken's been very quiet lately. Wonder if he didn't make it either >:D
Ken has been posting a lot.
If it brings you to Bruckner I guess I cannot complain. My Celi Bruckner arrived yesterday. Part way through one symphony it's excellent 8)
I confess, i saw Luc Beausejour's 2cd Well Tempered Clavier on harpsichord, new, for a penny and bought it. I am not kidding, .01
ok... I bought... BOOKS!! Oh noes, what's going on here? Is this CDCDCD trying to lure me back in? Books can be a LOT more expensive than cds (though, I got one big one for .79 cents!), so, I don't see the book version getting out of hand- it's just TOO ridiculous. However, I CAN see a problem if I want there to be one!!
TREAD LIGHTLY MEN
snyprrr has a point. If it's not CDs, it's always something. My wine rack is full now, and I'm thinking of arming myself with some travel books...
Quote from: Brian on March 06, 2014, 11:38:56 AM
snyprrr has a point. If it's not CDs, it's always something. My wine rack is full now, and I'm thinking of arming myself with some travel books...
Wine rack? I have an 800 bottle cellar, and every time that's full I buy CDs and vice versa. The budget must be spent!
Quote from: The new erato on March 06, 2014, 11:59:59 AM
Wine rack? I have an 800 bottle cellar, and every time that's full I buy CDs and vice versa. The budget must be spent!
I think I'll pay you a nice visit one of these days. ;D I have a cheap apartment and my wine rack is actually a TV stand with shelves that I discovered were the right size... it has a capacity of 14 bottles. The bottles that I'm aging are separately in a dark corner of the floor of my pantry.
Beware, I started like that too. Then obsession set in, though the wine interest has given me plenty of joy, far more of my friends share my wine interest than my taste in music. Though my wife will share a disc and a concert with me, she is more interested in wine. The wine hobby has given me plenty of good times.
Quote from: The new erato on March 06, 2014, 12:46:41 PM
Beware, I started like that too. Then obsession set in, though the wine interest has given me plenty of joy, far more of my friends share my wine interest than my taste in music. Though my wife will share a disc and a concert with me, she is more interested in wine. The wine hobby has given me plenty of good times.
Oh, I'm not fearing the obsession part. In fact, I already have the World Atlas of Wine and a few reference books and keep tasting notes of all the wines I taste on an Excel spreadsheet. Probably the main obstacle is due to my income level I've only ever bought two bottles that cost more than $30. Might order my first-ever case this month, though (or rather, splitting two cases with a good friend who also loves wine)...
Quote from: The new erato on March 06, 2014, 11:59:59 AM
every time that's full I buy CDs and vice versa. The budget must be spent!
This is a very interesting thought. My extra money went into computer stuff, and then three years ago I got into photography and all my extra money went to camera equipment (lenses can get upward of 2K). Now it all goes to CDs. What next, I wonder? ???
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 06, 2014, 03:54:45 PM
This is a very interesting thought. My extra money went into computer stuff, and then three years ago I got into photography and all my extra money went to camera equipment (lenses can get upward of 2K). Now it all goes to CDs. What next, I wonder? ???
Compared to most weaknesses, CDs are cheap ...
Got my tax refund check today...just saying...
Cross posted from SDCBT
Quote from: Ken B on March 06, 2014, 05:41:23 PM
Has Naxos bought Sony?
Something akin to what happened to the second living stereo box is just happened to nearly every Sony box on Amazon. And while the labeling on the box says Sony if you look in the listing it says Naxos of America.
Ordered couple of boxes sometime ago, and I looked in my order list in Amazon. It shows boxes that were delivered months ago as being pre-ordered and scheduled for release on 25 March.
This would be very bad of course vastly reducing the amount of competition.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 06, 2014, 03:07:05 AM
Absolutely!! I don't have the Ashkenazy box. You'll have to let me know how it is...so I can resist it even better! ;D
Of course! ;D Ashkenazy was one of the pianists that drew me to classical music in college (particularly his Chopin and Rachmaninov), but as the years went by I got less interested in him. He seemed to lack something, but I listened to a recent interview with him that I thought was thought provoking. I figure that it is time to rekindle the relationship. Besides, the discs have original covers, but are "filled" with extra pieces to max out the disc space to 60/70 mins in contrast to all the RCA/Sony releases (grr). We'll see. It will be fun to explore. It is coming from UK so it will probably take a week. :'( :'( :'( :'(
Here is a comprehensive review (by a fan) of the box:
http://topear.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/ashkenazys-50-years-on-decca/ (http://topear.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/ashkenazys-50-years-on-decca/)
Quote from: NJ Joe on March 06, 2014, 05:45:31 PM
Got my tax refund check today...just saying...
You filed early!!!!!! I am always postponing it - last year I filed in November! Muahahaha! But --- extra money for CDCDCD....!!!!!!!
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Quote from: Ken B on March 06, 2014, 04:29:40 PM
Compared to most weaknesses, CDs are cheap ...
True - it could be much worse - like collecting huge lego sets.... :laugh:
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 06, 2014, 03:54:45 PM
This is a very interesting thought. My extra money went into computer stuff, and then three years ago I got into photography and all my extra money went to camera equipment (lenses can get upward of 2K). Now it all goes to CDs. What next, I wonder? ???
Baklavaboy,
What were your first impressions of the EMI Eminence set (as I am sure you have finished listening to it by now >:D)?
Has anybody else here listened to it? Stellar, mediocre, disastrous?
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Quote from: Moonfish on March 07, 2014, 03:05:17 AM
Baklavaboy,
What were your first impressions of the EMI Eminence set (as I am sure you have finished listening to it by now >:D)?
Has anybody else here listened to it? Stellar, mediocre, disastrous?
[asin] B00APPSH9G[/asin]
This came with a huge barrage of stuff, so hasn't gotten much attention. The cd covers are super cheap and flimsy. The "original covers" have a strangely dated and unappealing quality. Other than that, though, I'm pretty happy. It's Brit loaded, and my own collection is Brit-lite, which is one reason I got it. The recording quality is pretty high, and there are only a bare minimum of war-horses. It has a lot of early music, but not necessarily in top HIP form. Still, they are new to me and what I've heard is very engaging, although without the bright, crisp recording quality of the stuff in Vivarte box.
Happy Birthday Ken! Sounds like you started celebrating a little early (from the "today's purchases" thread). Sorry I wasn't much moral support ::)
Strange news from me, I no longer have CDCDCD. The fever broke. Perhaps it's just in remission, but I don't think so. My love of photography has recently (finally?) reawakened. My enthusiasm was mostly replaced by the classical music mania, but it has been reborn. Now I am looking at photography books instead of reading about Bach, and working in Photoshop instead of browsing for bargains on Amazon. Happily, I still enjoy listening to music just as much, but just woke up and thought "Man, you have a lot of incredible music to listen to. Where would you even put more?!".
Unfortunately, I could use a new wide angle lens, and the Sony A7r looks like a beautiful camera for only $1500, and I've been meaning to get the Olympus 75mm F1.8 to go with my M4/3 system ???
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 12, 2014, 08:26:09 PM
Happy Birthday Ken! Sounds like you started celebrating a little early (from the "today's purchases" thread). Sorry I wasn't much moral support ::)
Strange news from me, I no longer have CDCDCD. The fever broke. Perhaps it's just in remission, but I don't think so. My love of photography has recently (finally?) reawakened. My enthusiasm was mostly replaced by the classical music mania, but it has been reborn. Now I am looking at photography books instead of reading about Bach, and working in Photoshop instead of browsing for bargains on Amazon. Happily, I still enjoy listening to music just as much, but just woke up and thought "Man, you have a lot of incredible music to listen to. Where would you even put more?!".
Unfortunately, I could use a new wide angle lens, and the Sony A7r looks like a beautiful camera for only $1500, and I've been meaning to get the Olympus 75mm F1.8 to go with my M4/3 system ???
Thanks!
I said you had CDWALCD didn't I?
Hopefully we are not going to lose you from the group, or worse, music.
I confess I have mixed emotions about your cure largely for that reason.
Plus losing a fellow sufferer!
What if John repents? Or Moonfish?
If you took a drug,
tell no-one but me!
;D
Quote from: Ken B on March 12, 2014, 09:09:15 PM
Thanks!
I said you had CDWALCD didn't I?
Hopefully we are not going to lose you from the group, or worse, music.
I confess I have mixed emotions about your cure largely for that reason.
Plus losing a fellow sufferer!
What if John repents? Or Moonfish?
If you took a drug, tell no-one but me!
;D
What! There is a cure???????? :-X :-X :-X :-X
It sounds like a case of CDPhotogearCD.... or possibly CDCAOD (Compulsive Disassociative Collect Any Object Disease)...?
Well, in the worst case there is always....
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ14scFvAh0HNLbXSYlccS5gnwpUl3eOXMz_PJxu73Gw8RUrx5ftQ) <--------- Baklavaboy
I don't expect to be disappearing anytime soon, thanks for your concern ;D I actually decided (some time ago) to get the Decca analogue box eventually, but even though I dropped in the story yesterday with money in my pocket, just didn't see any hurry about getting it. Of course there isn't any hurry to get it, but that wouldn't have been a deterrent in the past. Sent a bunch of money to the States today to pay off (most) of my credit card bill. Maybe that had something to do with my change of heart...
BTW, postman brought me 3 boxes yesterday (I ordered them last month). The Cortot box is wonderful.
Mine comes and goes. Like Bboy I can see big boxes now and feel no urgent need. I have too much to get through, and usually have the music. Oddly it sometimes turns me off even. Like Living Stereo II. Box I is great, but when I look at 2 i think, oh no not more of that. That being music I love! Bad bad.
I still want boxes, like the coming Loiseau lyre box, but because it's less familiar stuff cheap. I almost bought the Davis box a month ago and now have no desire for it at all. All familar stuff I already have. I'd actually prefer to sell some of what I have.
But this isn't a reaction against music, but against music being conflated with shopping and listening to new stuff as a chore rather than a pleasure.
Am I recovering?
Just may be a cyclical thing.
I can say my CDCDCD has definitely been quite irritated today, but I just took some more medication, so I should be good for month now.
Boy, I reeeally want to buy SOMETHING!! but my means are just not so conducive. I'm at that point where I can't just find ONE thing- everything's a Set or Box or Series, gaaah! >:D
I want to get that Maderna Series on Neos, but those five cds would run me about $100. I pretend I have a wife and I practice justifying things like this, but I just don't see it working. :'(
I definitely feel like Material Consumerism is behind all this get get getting!! I'm trying to think about all the 'Le Sacres' I have, but the old Lenny just NEEDS to be part of the troupe! Still, all purchases have always been towards an end, so, I'm in a much better position now than years ago.
Choose your battles carefully!
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 17, 2014, 08:42:10 PM
I can say my CDCDCD has definitely been quite irritated today, but I just took some more medication, so I should be good for month now.
CDs are the best medicine for this. Well, I am sure you know this...
Quote from: springrite on March 18, 2014, 06:55:17 AM
CDs are the best medicine for this. Well, I am sure you know this...
Lol...you're quite the kidder, Paul.
??? ???Wow, I'm having a terrible flair up. Stopped by my shop and they have the new Bernstein box for about $150. I have the NY box and think its brilliant--but rarely play the discs as I have similarly brilliant versions of all these giants in other sets (Abbado, Klemperer, Reiner, Szell, Giulini, Walter). Can anyone help reassure me I don't need this.
They also have the new Colin Davis box, but I am proud to say I had not the slightest urge to buy that one (I already have it :-\)
I also found the Das Alte Werk box at another shop, for about $150. I'm actually leaning towards that one...unless someone can give a reason why I shouldn't?
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 22, 2014, 12:20:08 AM
??? ???Wow, I'm having a terrible flair up. Stopped by my shop and they have the new Bernstein box for about $150. I have the NY box and think its brilliant--but rarely play the discs as I have similarly brilliant versions of all these giants in other sets (Abbado, Klemperer, Reiner, Szell, Giulini, Walter). Can anyone help reassure me I don't need this.
They also have the new Colin Davis box, but I am proud to say I had not the slightest urge to buy that one (I already have it :-\)
I also found the Das Alte Werk box at another shop, for about $150. I'm actually leaning towards that one...unless someone can give a reason why I shouldn't?
You really do not need the Lennie. But DAW is probably a good way to sample some new stuff. I do not know the box but the label has been one of the best for early music.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 22, 2014, 12:20:08 AM
??? ???Wow, I'm having a terrible flair up. Stopped by my shop and they have the new Bernstein box for about $150. I have the NY box and think its brilliant--but rarely play the discs as I have similarly brilliant versions of all these giants in other sets (Abbado, Klemperer, Reiner, Szell, Giulini, Walter). Can anyone help reassure me I don't need this.
They also have the new Colin Davis box, but I am proud to say I had not the slightest urge to buy that one (I already have it :-\)
I also found the Das Alte Werk box at another shop, for about $150. I'm actually leaning towards that one...unless someone can give a reason why I shouldn't?
"Hemmeroids(?) are like yakees: if they come down, and then go back up, no problem; but when they come down and STAY!!..."
I am SO glad you don't have the urge to buy something you already have. Is that progress? haha!!
I'm on the verge of buying SOMETHING. But I know when I do that that could set off the flood of expectation which usually results in more purchases.
Will I have to eat at the soup line to save money for cds?
Yea, I just have to share that I'm in that "I just gotta HAVE" mode, which is so relentless- and COMPLETE-ist- it just wants ALL the works of a Composer right NOWm regardless of price- or frivolity- so I'd have to spend $$$ on that disc with just one 4 minute piece on it- so that nothing less than completion is rewarded with peace. ugh
I'd have to spend all the money to quell the voice- and of course I got myself into one of those- "well, it's only about 12 cds all together", but some are outrageously priced for the return- ahhh :'(
waaah :'( blubber blubber :'( :'(
SNAP OUT OF IT MAN!!
Okay I looked at the D a W box. Slightly older historical recordings, awesome good for their time, maybe a little bit dated now. 150 is certainly a good price. I am passing because I have recordings of all of this music, but I do not think that you do baklava boy. Much wiser choice than Lennie in my opinion. A good set overall.
Quote from: Ken B on March 22, 2014, 11:30:12 AM
Okay I looked at the D a W box. Slightly older historical recordings, awesome good for their time, maybe a little bit dated now. 150 is certainly a good price. I am passing because I have recordings of all of this music, but I do not think that you do baklava boy. Much wiser choice than Lennie in my opinion. A good set overall.
Ken! Don't entice him!!! >:D
I can see how this comic applies to online purchase of megaboxes rather than facebook......
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Quote from: Moonfish on March 22, 2014, 11:43:37 AM
Ken! Don't entice him!!! >:D
I can see how this comic applies to online purchase of megaboxes rather than facebook......
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hqkz_j4usFM/UR5vVEzitRI/AAAAAAAAM-U/3c9i4qsSPLU/s1600/siren-song.jpg)
OK. I'll entice you instead! You lack Leonhardt and Harnoncourt ...
>:D
Quote from: Ken B on March 22, 2014, 11:50:09 AM
OK. I'll entice you instead! You lack Leonhardt and Harnoncourt ...
>:D
Nope...
All set on that one. :D
But I think you need all those new Giulini boxes.... >:D
Quote from: Moonfish on March 22, 2014, 12:13:39 PM
Nope...
All set on that one. :D
But I think you need all those new Giulini boxes.... >:D
I did look. I want new music though mostly, but will possibly keep LS2. LS1 is so excellent. Preordered the L'Oiseau Lyre box.
BBoy needs Hoggy Haydn though ...
Quote from: Ken B on March 22, 2014, 12:40:46 PM
I did look. I want new music though mostly, but will possibly keep LS2. LS1 is so excellent. Preordered the L'Oiseau Lyre box.
BBoy needs Hoggy Haydn though ...
Ken,
You definitely
need this one! >:D >:D >:D
Available used at Amazon.fr..... and with a very good to excellent compilation of mostly OOP opera recordings.
http://www.amazon.fr/Plus-Grands-Op%C3%A9ras-Monde-Coffret/dp/B000VTHTVS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395521704&sr=8-1&keywords=B000VTHTVS (http://www.amazon.fr/Plus-Grands-Op%C3%A9ras-Monde-Coffret/dp/B000VTHTVS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395521704&sr=8-1&keywords=B000VTHTVS)
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Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 22, 2014, 12:20:08 AM
??? ???Wow, I'm having a terrible flair up. Stopped by my shop and they have the new Bernstein box for about $150. I have the NY box and think its brilliant--but rarely play the discs as I have similarly brilliant versions of all these giants in other sets (Abbado, Klemperer, Reiner, Szell, Giulini, Walter). Can anyone help reassure me I don't need this.
They also have the new Colin Davis box, but I am proud to say I had not the slightest urge to buy that one (I already have it :-\)
I also found the Das Alte Werk box at another shop, for about $150. I'm actually leaning towards that one...unless someone can give a reason why I shouldn't?
You can get the DAW box at Amazon.de for about 100 Euros minus tax plus S&H.... >:D >:D >:D
http://www.amazon.de/Das-Alte-Werk-50-Box/dp/B00EDXIIF4/ref=pd_sim_m_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0P5FJMCPP44K9GKHAJBT (http://www.amazon.de/Das-Alte-Werk-50-Box/dp/B00EDXIIF4/ref=pd_sim_m_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0P5FJMCPP44K9GKHAJBT)
I have my CDCDCD under control. The solution was childlike in its simplicity.
I have started buying vinyl instead.
I do have some CD preorders in and am seriously thinking of cancelling them as it will take a LONG time to get through my listening pile. It's knowing the price will rise on release that is stopping me. Arrggghh!
Quote from: Ken B on March 22, 2014, 12:40:46 PM
BBoy needs Hoggy Haydn though ...
Got it already (free, via that scoundrel Billy Torrential). You're right, it's awesome (as is the Pinnock, IMO, with with Hoggy winning by a nose).
Got the Das Alte Werk today. Playing disc one as I type.
I've no doubt it's all good.
Quote from: Moonfish on March 22, 2014, 12:56:32 PM
Ken,
You definitely need this one! >:D >:D >:D
Available used at Amazon.fr..... and with a very good to excellent compilation of mostly OOP opera recordings.
http://www.amazon.fr/Plus-Grands-Op%C3%A9ras-Monde-Coffret/dp/B000VTHTVS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395521704&sr=8-1&keywords=B000VTHTVS (http://www.amazon.fr/Plus-Grands-Op%C3%A9ras-Monde-Coffret/dp/B000VTHTVS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395521704&sr=8-1&keywords=B000VTHTVS)
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Opera tempts me little. Plus I have unheard stuff from my baroque opera box and the Wagner Bayreuth box. Plus that Verdi cube.
Verdi is probably the major composer who has played the least role in my musical life. I have gone years without hearing a note. I need to remedy that, but am drowning in new stuff. Plus I just did a Prokofiev make over, most of which has yet to arrive. (Fidgets impatiently).
Quote from: Ken B on March 23, 2014, 06:25:06 AM
Opera tempts me little. Plus I have unheard stuff from my baroque opera box and the Wagner Bayreuth box. Plus that Verdi cube.
Verdi is probably the major composer who has played the least role in my musical life. I have gone years without hearing a note. I need to remedy that, but am drowning in new stuff. Plus I just did a Prokofiev make over, most of which has yet to arrive. (Fidgets impatiently).
I am still attuning to Verdi, but I really enjoy some of his works immensely. Lately (the last three months) I have been traversing Rigoletto which is a fantastic opera. So you are not drawn to his "popular" works such as "Aida" or "La Traviata"?
The opera box compilation is actually fantastic and the price in France is quite good at the moment.....
Quote from: Moonfish on March 23, 2014, 01:13:59 PM
I am still attuning to Verdi, but I really enjoy some of his works immensely. Lately (the last three months) I have been traversing Rigoletto which is a fantastic opera. So you are not drawn to his "popular" works such as "Aida" or "La Traviata"?
The opera box compilation is actually fantastic and the price in France is quite good at the moment.....
I am not sure. The oompa maybe. I dislike his Requiem, so trite. I have in almost 40 years listening heard at most 3 Verdi operas complete. I go years without listening to him. But I enjoyed Traviatta in the Living Stereo box. Might try Rigo.
Quote from: Ken B on March 23, 2014, 01:33:45 PM
I am not sure. The oompa maybe. I dislike his Requiem, so trite. I have in almost 40 years listening heard at most 3 Verdi operas complete. I go years without listening to him. But I enjoyed Traviatta in the Living Stereo box. Might try Rigo.
Falstaff is the one. Falstaff Falstaff Falstaff.
Verdi Hierarchy In My Personal Taste:
haven't heard: a lot, admittedly!
meh, whatever: everything I have heard that's not listed below
pretty good, I s'pose: string quartet
enjoy it once every 3 years or so: Requiem
seriously the best, just 100% the best: Falstaff
To get the full effect you really need to see it staged. The recent NY Met version with Ambrogio Maestri was completely perfect. If it comes out on Blu-Ray, I'm grabbing it (and you should too).
Quote from: Brian on March 23, 2014, 06:06:54 PM
Falstaff is the one. Falstaff Falstaff Falstaff.
seriously the best, just 100% the best: Falstaff
YES.And definitely not oompa music. It's almost as if Verdi decided to beat Wagner at his own game. I have several recordings, and love them all.
And actually just as good:
Otello. I was fortunate enough in my youth to see a Met production with Milnes as Iago--don't recall at the moment who sang Otello and Desdemona. It was the Zefferelli production. Really, it was as perfect a performance as an opera could be.
Both operas are helped by the fact that the librettos are actually abridgements of the Shakespearian originals, and the result is actually dramaturgically superior to the originals.
I will admit that the earlier Verdi all tends to sound the same, which is why I stopped trying to collect all his operas (I have a few of the earlier ones: Attila, Nabucco, don't remember which others). Rigoletto, Traviata, Aida, Don Carlo are all great operas, but if you want to call them oompa music, you'd not be very wrong, although they're all worth at least a listen every so often. (I have a couple of operas in which I have both Domingo and Pavarotti's performances, and in general Domingo wins each match up.)
But I think Otello and Falstaff are must haves.
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 23, 2014, 06:47:28 PM
YES.
And definitely not oompa music. It's almost as if Verdi decided to beat Wagner at his own game. I have several recordings, and love them all.
And actually just as good:
Otello.
I was fortunate enough in my youth to see a Met production with Milnes as Iago--don't recall at the moment who sang Otello and Desdemona. It was the Zefferelli production. Really, it was as perfect a performance as an opera could be.
Both operas are helped by the fact that the librettos are actually abridgements of the Shakespearian originals, and the result is actually dramaturgically superior to the originals.
I will admit that the earlier Verdi all tends to sound the same, which is why I stopped trying to collect all his operas (I have a few of the earlier ones: Attila, Nabucco, don't remember which others). Rigoletto, Traviata, Aida, Don Carlo are all great operas, but if you want to call them oompa music, you'd not be very wrong, although they're all worth at least a listen every so often. (I have a couple of operas in which I have both Domingo and Pavarotti's performances, and in general Domingo wins each match up.)
But I think Otello and Falstaff are must haves.
You mean -- they don't make you cry? !?!?!?!?! ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? :laugh:
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 23, 2014, 06:47:28 PMReally, it was as perfect a performance as an opera could be.
So was the Maestri/Levine Falstaff. I am really hoping for a Blu-Ray release. Best opera performance I've seen; joy-giving, every moment.
And I actually started a forum topic, on a different discussion board, on the subject "Remakes that are better than the originals" - beginning with Verdi's Falstaff. The Shakespearean original, which I read after Christmas, is shambolic in comparison.
Quote from: Brian on March 24, 2014, 05:50:29 PM
So was the Maestri/Levine Falstaff. I am really hoping for a Blu-Ray release. Best opera performance I've seen; joy-giving, every moment.
And I actually started a forum topic, on a different discussion board, on the subject "Remakes that are better than the originals" - beginning with Verdi's Falstaff. The Shakespearean original, which I read after Christmas, is shambolic in comparison.
Part of it is the libretto arranger. Verdi did not always have particularly good luck in this department, but Boito was brilliant for him, and is the librettist for both of those operas. He also wrote one finished opera of his own that is well worth checking out if you like the mix of Italian + Wagner influence.
Quote from: Brian on March 24, 2014, 05:50:29 PM
So was the Maestri/Levine Falstaff. I am really hoping for a Blu-Ray release. Best opera performance I've seen; joy-giving, every moment.
And I actually started a forum topic, on a different discussion board, on the subject "Remakes that are better than the originals" - beginning with Verdi's Falstaff. The Shakespearean original, which I read after Christmas, is shambolic in comparison.
The Merry Wives of Windsor is among several plays in which the greatest playwright of all time proved that he could also be the greatest hackwriter of all time.
Quote from: mc ukrneal on March 24, 2014, 06:46:36 PM
Part of it is the libretto arranger. Verdi did not always have particularly good luck in this department, but Boito was brilliant for him, and is the librettist for both of those operas. He also wrote one finished opera of his own that is well worth checking out if you like the mix of Italian + Wagner influence.
Oh, I agree. What Arrigo Boito did with the tepid "Merry Wives" is astonishing. Really, Verdi and Boito deserve equal billing for this opera, like Gilbert & Sullivan.
Quote from: Brian on March 24, 2014, 06:55:25 PM
Oh, I agree. What Arrigo Boito did with the tepid "Merry Wives" is astonishing. Really, Verdi and Boito deserve equal billing for this opera, like Gilbert & Sullivan.
mind you, Boito had a good, sometimes to the point of instrusive, editor in writing those two librettos. Editor's name was Guiseppe Verdi.
All of this Verdi talk is making me nauseous. :D
CDCDCD TOTALLY kicked in. Haven't actually bought anything yet, but I have theoretically gotten myself into debt, haha! If the first goes, will the rest just tumble like dominos?
It's a rhetorical question!
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 24, 2014, 07:37:51 PM
All of this Verdi talk is making me nauseous. :D
It makes me feel gooooood! :D :D *purring sound*
Quote from: Moonfish on March 26, 2014, 10:27:40 AM
It makes me feel gooooood! :D :D *purring sound*
Purring fish? FISH?
I never took zoology, but that just doesn't seem right somehow.
Quote from: Ken B on March 26, 2014, 11:07:19 AM
Purring fish? FISH?
I never took zoology, but that just doesn't seem right somehow.
In the Verdi moonlight...
GMG
Great Mahler Gorge
Growing Music Gluttony
;D
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 23, 2014, 06:47:28 PM
Otello.
I was fortunate enough in my youth to see a Met production with Milnes as Iago--don't recall at the moment who sang Otello and Desdemona. It was the Zefferelli production. Really, it was as perfect a performance as an opera could be.
I saw the Zefferelli/Met production in Cleveland in 1972. Yes, Milnes was Iago. James McCracken, Otello, Teresa Zylis-Gara, Desdemona. Molinari-Pradelli conducted. But you must've seen it years later...or are you older than I think you are? ;)
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 02, 2014, 05:43:04 AM
I saw the Zefferelli/Met production in Cleveland in 1972. Yes, Milnes was Iago. James McCracken, Otello, Teresa Zylis-Gara, Desdemona. Molinari-Pradelli conducted. But you must've seen it years later...or are you older than I think you are? ;)
Sarge
I saw it approximately 5 or 6 years after you. IIRC, McCracken was scheduled to sing, but backed out pleading unidentified illness. No one was that surprised, since in Atlanta at least he was seen as a confirmed sufferer of "Don't want to sing in the little cities" syndrome. I don't remember who subbed for him.
A year or so later, Pavarotti was scheduled to sing in La Favorita, but cancelled at the last moment, and was replaced by James Alexander. There was considerable booing at the announcement, since about the only reason to see the production was him. Alexander didn't do a bad job, but the direction and acting was horrible. The soprano was about six foot tall (or at least, taller and broader than Alexander) and could have played football, and considered her acting duties to consist of standing as far downstage as possible, face forward, and sing. The sets were rather cheap, too. In fact, a number of productions I saw seemed to have cheap production values--Trovatore, Lohengrin, Tannhauser, Bartered Bride spring to mind as productions which seemed to have been borrowed from a college theater group. Tosca was another example, made worse by the fact that the Met chose to tour it twice in the four years I was in Atlanta. The magnificent productions like Otello and Magic Flute (at that time, the Met was still using the Chagall production) showed up often enough to balance it out.
ETA: I've just turned fifty five. The four years I was in Atlanta were my college years (Emory), Fall 1976 to Spring 1980.
Quote from: mn dave on April 02, 2014, 05:30:56 AM
GMG
Great Mahler Gorge
Growing Music Gluttony
;D
Garrulous
Music
Garaging
Quote from: mn dave on April 02, 2014, 05:30:56 AM
GMG
Great Mahler Gorge
Growing Music Gluttony
;D
Gargantuan Music Gargoyle(http://www.tweetspeakpoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Gargoyle.jpg)
Great Moogly Googly!
btw- just my duty to report a flare-up. Since I made the commitment to buy Buy BUY!!, I have -
1) 1cd = $27
2)
No, wait,... I can't do this :-[ :(
it's more than I want to know,... I'll embarrass myself. :-[ :-[
Well, I got Lutoslawski for under $20 (for 5 cds no less- see what a pro I am, chortle?!?!!)
Malipiero set me back about $43 for 4 cds- though, I DID bargain the Ebay guy down a little, haha, for extra credit points.
I did NOT purchase any of the expensive OOPs that keep letting me know my plumbing's working, so, so far I haven't really bled hard.
Still, spending $100 on cds - and then having it rubbed in my face - I must admit, it makes be feel like punk. What kind of sissy boy spends money on cds???? Someone who ACTS like they have a trust fund, which I don't think I do, but wtf???? I want to spend $1000s on cds- wait, not WANT- CAN- can come up with that much-
well, maybe I could get away with under $1000...
But you see how dangerous the things that lurk in a CDCDCDers mind, eh? See how you justify the most outrageous schemes to yoursdelf? Now, John, go buy that set,... yes, the WHOLE set. NOW!!- GO!!
Snyprr, good look with that. Hope you can tame this flare up.
I bought the Decca Analogue box on Saturday. I have always planned on getting it, but put it off. The good news for me at this point is that there are no boxes tempting me at all. A big part of my CDCDCD is, paradoxically, my thriftiness. When top CDs can be bought (in bulk) for $2.30 or so instead of $15, the deal is too good to pass up. But now I have all the main conductors and genres really well covered, and I have all the good boxes already. I look forward to the next awesome bargain, but it will have to be pretty mouth-wateringly good, cuz I'm feeling very satisfied :) (and still have a pretty big credit card bill :'().
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 06, 2014, 06:54:55 PM
Snyprr, good look with that. Hope you can tame this flare up.
I bought the Decca Analogue box on Saturday. I have always planned on getting it, but put it off. The good news for me at this point is that there are no boxes tempting me at all. A big part of my CDCDCD is, paradoxically, my thriftiness. When top CDs can be bought (in bulk) for $2.30 or so instead of $15, the deal is too good to pass up. But now I have all the main conductors and genres really well covered, and I have all the good boxes already. I look forward to the next awesome bargain, but it will have to be pretty mouth-wateringly good, cuz I'm feeling very satisfied :) (and still have a pretty big credit card bill :'().
Mine has flared up but receded. I am not after too many big boxes except the forthcoming L'Oiseau Lyre one. But I no longer am even tempted by pricy single discs.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 06, 2014, 06:54:55 PM
But now I have all the main conductors and genres really well covered, and I have all the good boxes already.
Like Alexander, who wept when there was nothing left conquer. :)
Quote from: Ken B on April 06, 2014, 08:24:51 PM
Like Alexander, who wept when there was nothing left conquer. :)
No! Like Adam in the garden. Now I can wander and explore and meet and name all the beasts and sample all the fruits, etc.
And it is good ;)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 06, 2014, 10:10:31 PM
No! Like Adam in the garden. Now I can wander and explore and meet and name all the beasts and sample all the fruits, etc.
And it is good ;)
Don't touch the fruits of Stockhausen, though 0:)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 06, 2014, 10:10:31 PM
No! Like Adam in the garden. Now I can wander and explore and meet and name all the beasts and sample all the fruits, etc.
And it is good ;)
Until you listen to modern compositions on an Apple. Then you will be thrown out..... >:D >:D
Northstar, pretty good :), but Moofish gets the :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: Moonfish on April 06, 2014, 10:14:07 PM
Until you listen to modern compositions on an Apple. Then you will be thrown out..... >:D >:D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 06, 2014, 10:10:31 PM
No! Like Adam in the garden. Now I can wander and explore and meet and name all the beasts and sample all the fruits, etc.
And it is good ;)
iS iT cOMEDY?...
Quote from: Ken B on April 06, 2014, 08:24:51 PM
Like Alexander, who wept when there was nothing left conquer. :)
oR tRAGEDY?
Quote from: snyprrr on April 07, 2014, 07:51:44 AM
iS iT cOMEDY?...
oR tRAGEDY?
It's a capital tragedy.
Quote from: mn dave on April 02, 2014, 01:51:40 PM
Great Moogly Googly!
This place is the Glowingly Mellow Groove! 8)
Quote from: The new erato on April 07, 2014, 11:16:06 AM
It's a capital tragedy.
Well, I really did it today. It's amazing how this goes. I just made the most ninja move, and I believe i can satisfy a whole bunch of different strains of CDCDCD with these purchases. Let's see: 2 + 2... that's today, one Naxosm one import pulled from the coals, and two fairly good deals on another notoriously expensive import label. Seeing just fours cds there makes me gulp a little,... but let me continue.
Yesterday- 5 for under $20... that makes 8.... mm... per disc is... mm... the cheaper things bring down the cost of the others, but.. it's still painful man!!
IF ANYONE KNEW
Iif anyone knew
if...
I think this does it for me. I was able to ACHIEVE the GOAL (ish... sort of, somewhat :laugh:-) and now an entire REGION of INTEREST has been VANQUISHED- THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! Let's just say that Italy bit the dust today!- but it took a few rounds before goin' down- tough beast!!
Now, as long as I don't become interested in Modern Japanese Composers all should be well! Or Finland...
Quote from: Ken B on April 06, 2014, 07:00:12 PM
Mine has flared up but receded. I am not after too many big boxes except the forthcoming L'Oiseau Lyre one. But I no longer am even tempted by pricy single discs.
I've been on such a torrid spree with the BB's that I'm surprised Bank of America's stock hasn't jumped perceptibly with my credit card payments over the last few months...thankfully, the process has a certain entropy that's brought the destruction to a halt. Sniper, I should like to some critical review of the Decca box, it's one I've had to neglect while swallowing the Toscanini/RCA, Walter Edition, Masterworks Heritage, Furtwangler Legacy, and - most recently - Philips Original Jacket boxes whole!
Warning: Just when I feel exorcised of my consumptive demons, Amazon kindly notifies me that Sony is not only releasing Living Sound II, but concurrently reissuing I at delectable price (about half what the secondary market has been charging)....{{{{sigh}}}}/katie
Quote from: Kate on April 09, 2014, 02:24:30 PM
I've been on such a torrid spree with the BB's that I'm surprised Bank of America's stock hasn't jumped perceptibly with my credit card payments over the last few months...thankfully, the process has a certain entropy that's brought the destruction to a halt. Sniper, I should like to some critical review of the Decca box, it's one I've had to neglect while swallowing the Toscanini/RCA, Walter Edition, Masterworks Heritage, Furtwangler Legacy, and - most recently - Philips Original Jacket boxes whole!
Warning: Just when I feel exorcised of my consumptive demons, Amazon kindly notifies me that Sony is not only releasing Living Sound II, but concurrently reissuing I at delectable price (about half what the secondary market has been charging)....{{{{sigh}}}}/katie
The Decca box is excellent.
Sorry about that. :)
Quote from: Ken B on April 09, 2014, 03:34:40 PM
The Decca box is excellent.
Sorry about that. :)
Yeah, I love the original Decca box. I'm just on disc 8 of the newer "analogue" one, and it is wonderful as well.
And welcome, Kate! Be sure to check out the cost of the Perahia box on importcd. And don't forget the magnificent Vivarte! Those are the two best bargains of all, IMHO.
Sadly, after bragging about how I'm "done" I have ordered more. That brings my in-transit boxes up to 4 again. I just got a new private student yesterday, and a letter from someone who wants me to proofread their dissertation this morning. Those should go a long way towards getting my credit card balance back into safe territory...
I have been CD-free for about 6 months now, have not listened to a single one
everything is on the cloud
Quote from: Kate on April 09, 2014, 02:24:30 PM
Warning: Just when I feel exorcised of my consumptive demons, Amazon kindly notifies me that Sony is not only releasing Living Sound II, but concurrently reissuing I at delectable price (about half what the secondary market has been charging)....{{{{sigh}}}}/katie
Consumptive demons are definitely in our minds. How should we exorcise them? There is always another enchanting recording around the corner. I am considering a budget limit per month or to turn of my wifi...... :'( :'(
I tell myself that I just have to focus on common sense, but my shelves are telling me that I have not exactly used that philosophy lately. Living Sound II is definitely a temptation..... >:D
Quote from: Moonfish on April 09, 2014, 06:08:46 PM
Consumptive demons are definitely in our minds. How should we exorcise them? There is always another enchanting recording around the corner. I am considering a budget limit per month or to turn of my wifi...... :'( :'(
I tell myself that I just have to focus on common sense, but my shelves are telling me that I have not exactly used that philosophy lately. Living Sound II is definitely a temptation..... >:D
I had Living Stereo ordered from Azonuk at a good price and .... Cancelled it!
I'd feel mighty proud except that the same day I ordered the CPE Bach piano box ...
Actually LS2 does not really appeal except that LS1 is so good. But the repertoire is too standard. Great for some but not for me or BBoy or Moonfish, who have it all.
Quote from: Ken B on April 09, 2014, 07:32:44 PM
I had Living Stereo ordered from Azonuk at a good price and .... Cancelled it!
I'd feel mighty proud except that the same day I ordered the CPE Bach piano box ...
Actually LS2 does not really appeal except that LS1 is so good. But the repertoire is too standard. Great for some but not for me or BBoy or Moonfish, who have it all.
Hmm, yes, the question of how many versions of a piece that is "normal" to own is definitely debatable. I guess it depends on the person. I was thinking about purchasing Giulini's Sony recordings, but it mostly consisted of the "basic" repertoire which served as a deterrent. Perhaps one should focus in on an era. Still, in terms of purchases there is always another "unusual" piece to listen to although often at a pretty high price. E.g. I am interested in the Italian Cantatas on Glossa, but they are a bit expensive - another deterrent...
How do you think about these aspects?
Quote from: Moonfish on April 09, 2014, 08:04:35 PM
Hmm, yes, the question of how many versions of a piece that is "normal" to own is definitely debatable. I guess it depends on the person. I was thinking about purchasing Giulini's Sony recordings, but it mostly consisted of the "basic" repertoire which served as a deterrent. Perhaps one should focus in on an era. Still, in terms of purchases there is always another "unusual" piece to listen to although often at a pretty high price. E.g. I am interested in the Italian Cantatas on Glossa, but they are a bit expensive - another deterrent...
How do you think about these aspects?
I like cheap! So I buy boxes a lot, but not always mega boxes. I am getting that new Baroque one. I got Perahia despite having all the music. It depends on the versions and the performers.
I like baroque and before best so buy boxes in bunches for that. I have an astonishing number of Monteverdi Vespers as a result! I can love with that. But I don't listen to the three Tchaikovsky cycles I own, plus a stray or two, or all my Beethoven symphonies or PCs. The last thing I need is another La Mer to sit through. So boxes like LS2 I can pass on with only a little regret. It amazes me actually since its a super bargain but ...
Quote from: Moonfish on April 09, 2014, 08:04:35 PM
[...]I was thinking about purchasing Giulini's Sony recordings, but it mostly consisted of the "basic" repertoire which served as a deterrent. Perhaps one should focus in on an era. Still, in terms of purchases there is always another "unusual" piece to listen to although often at a pretty high price. E.g. I am interested in the Italian Cantatas on Glossa, but they are a bit expensive - another deterrent...
I am in this boat when there is the uncomfortable prospect of buying expensive
and in bulk, e.g. my tremulous approach to inevitable acquisition of the Kuijken series of Bach cantatas SACDs on Accent. Even on sale that's ~$16/pop. If I were buying two, it would be a non-issue; but samples and testimony makes me think I need the gaggle, so that's 18 suckerpunches in a row.
Yarg
Quote from: Ken B on April 09, 2014, 08:17:52 PM
I like cheap! So I buy boxes a lot, but not always mega boxes. I am getting that new Baroque one. I got Perahia despite having all the music. It depends on the versions and the performers.
I like baroque and before best so buy boxes in bunches for that. I have an astonishing number of Monteverdi Vespers as a result! I can love with that. But I don't listen to the three Tchaikovsky cycles I own, plus a stray or two, or all my Beethoven symphonies or PCs. The last thing I need is another La Mer to sit through. So boxes like LS2 I can pass on with only a little regret. It amazes me actually since its a super bargain but ...
What you say makes excellent sense. But does that help someone with a compulsive disorder? I have LS2 on order, and it is barely over $1 a disc for 5-star music. For me, as I have the Reiner and Rubinstein boxes, it is an extra bad idea, since not only do I have the music, I have the actual performances. But...$1 a disc for Reiner and Rubinstein ??? ???
EDIT: OK, I went online and cancelled the order. It was the wise move.
Quote from: Octave on April 09, 2014, 09:08:14 PM
I am in this boat when there is the uncomfortable prospect of buying expensive and in bulk, e.g. my tremulous approach to inevitable acquisition of the Kuijken series of Bach cantatas SACDs on Accent. Even on sale that's ~$16/pop. If I were buying two, it would be a non-issue; but samples and testimony makes me think I need the gaggle, so that's 18 suckerpunches in a row. Yarg
Hmm, I know what you mean. When I am in similar situations I strive towards just getting one of these items (rather than falling for the temptation to get them all [after all - they ARE so good]), wait for it, listen to it a few times, and then (if I still feel like this is the best thing in the world) repeat the action. That is actually what I am doing with the Handel Cantatas right now on Glossa - just the first one and not five, four or two - one. Ahh, it was hard, but a sign of sanity in my realm. I will hopefully acquire them slowly one at a time when I have attuned myself to the first one. Who knows how long my resolution will last..... ?
Quote from: Moonfish on April 09, 2014, 09:14:21 PM
Hmm, I know what you mean. When I am in similar situations I strive towards just getting one of these items (rather than falling for the temptation to get them all [after all - they ARE so good]), wait for it, listen to it a few times, and then (if I still feel like this is the best thing in the world) repeat the action. That is actually what I am doing with the Handel Cantatas right now on Glossa - just the first one and not five, four or two - one. Ahh, it was hard, but a sign of sanity in my realm. I will hopefully acquire them slowly one at a time when I have attuned myself to the first one. Who knows how long my resolution will last..... ?
Ah but Moonfish I discovered that when you have 5 of them not only do they look great on the shelf, but suddenly there is not 1 choice of what to play but 120 different orderings to choose from! The variety! The freedom to choose! It is life affirming my friend.
>:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: Ken B on April 10, 2014, 08:27:05 AM
Ah but Moonfish I discovered that when you have 5 of them not only do they look great on the shelf, but suddenly there is not 1 choice of what to play but 120 different orderings to choose from! The variety! The freedom to choose! It is life affirming my friend.
>:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D :laugh: :laugh:
I can handle it! I can...! I ..... :'( :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: Moonfish on April 10, 2014, 06:27:16 PM
I can handle it! I can...! I ..... :'( :'( :'( :'(
Do you by any chance have a name Moonfish?
Quote from: Ken B on April 10, 2014, 06:32:59 PM
Do you by any chance have a name Moonfish?
Yes... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: Moonfish on April 10, 2014, 06:27:16 PM
I can handle it! I can...! I ..... :'( :'( :'( :'(
You needa hug... there there. 0:)
Wow, we got people here egging on the weak- such sadists, rofl!! Hurt people hurt people!!
That extra dollar that Amazon added to their shipping has been quite the deterrent, mm mm mm. It stings! (but not in the good way that losing one's virginity does- more along the lines of don't-drop-the-soup).
Quote from: snyprrr on April 11, 2014, 07:46:24 AM
You needa hug... there there. 0:)
Wow, we got people here egging on the weak- such sadists, rofl!! Hurt people hurt people!!
He's not people. He's a fish.
Quote from: Ken B on April 11, 2014, 11:25:59 AM
He's not people. He's a fish.
And don't mind me either - I'm just hot air (well, hot gas)
It's possible I've found a way out of my boisterous big-box buying: little box buying. My local shop has a ton of the little HM and Vivarte boxes for very good prices. It's my favorite kind of music now, and the quality is staggering. I bought the HM Staier box last night--available from Amazon sellers for $17, btw. What a delight. And the Scarlatti sounds like it's being played by the ghost of Yngwie Malmstein's great-grandfather. Blistering. Blistering harpsichord music. Reminds of a routine Spinal Tap did on Saturday Night Live about how young Mozart would put his ear down against the frets of his harpsichord and Jam out til his mum would come and shout at him for playing to loud...
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 13, 2014, 05:03:56 PM
It's possible I've found a way out of my boisterous big-box buying: little box buying. My local shop has a ton of the little HM and Vivarte boxes for very good prices. It's my favorite kind of music now, and the quality is staggering. I bought the HM Staier box last night--available from Amazon sellers for $17, btw. What a delight. And the Scarlatti sounds like it's being played by the ghost of Yngwie Malmstein's great-grandfather. Blistering. Blistering harpsichord music. Reminds of a routine Spinal Tap did on Saturday Night Live about how young Mozart would put his ear down against the frets of his harpsichord and Jam out til his mum would come and shout at him for playing to loud...
Look for dupes in the 50th anniversary box, but generally those are ALL worth getting.
Re thinking Ross's Scarlatti perhaps ... ? >:D You gave me a :blank: to show your lack of interest when I posted it at $70.
Anyway, I told you we early musickers were after you! Welcome. :laugh:
Added. Vivarte boxes. If they have Leonhardt's 5 disc organ music assortment do not miss it. Nor tafelmusik Haydn symphonies.
Quote from: Ken B on April 13, 2014, 06:08:11 PM
Added. Vivarte boxes. If they have Leonhardt's 5 disc organ music assortment do not miss it. Nor tafelmusik Haydn symphonies.
Gotcha. I'll keep an eye out for those. Love Leonhardt, but have a ton now I haven't heard yet (maybe even several of those organ discs). Bought the fantastic (and fantastically cheap) 15 disc box, have the 21 disc box on my hard drive, and lots of others in the early music boxes. Started playing some organ music recently (others, not L) and was wowed. Like lots of this stuff, you have to get ready for it, somehow. I've heard organ in the past and it didn't do anything for me. Suddenly-- :o
I find little boxes much more appealing than big boxes. The per-disc cost is probably a bit higher, but it's still relatively low, and I can be much more selective.
Yea, I'm just on a spending spree. :( mm :-[ Will I reach $100 in Shipping+Handling? :'(
Quote from: Ken B on April 13, 2014, 06:08:11 PM
Look for dupes in the 50th anniversary box, but generally those are ALL worth getting.
Re thinking Ross's Scarlatti perhaps ... ? >:D You gave me a :blank: to show your lack of interest when I posted it at $70.
Anyway, I told you we early musickers were after you! Welcome. :laugh:
Added. Vivarte boxes. If they have Leonhardt's 5 disc organ music assortment do not miss it. Nor tafelmusik Haydn symphonies.
This came in the mail a couple of days ago, followed an hour later by the Magnificat choral box.
[asin]B001CBX2RO[/asin]
Glorious stuff!! I'm only up to #8, but I couldn't be more delighted.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 18, 2014, 08:44:13 PM
This came in the mail a couple of days ago, followed an hour later by the Magnificat choral box.
[asin]B001CBX2RO[/asin]
Glorious stuff!! I'm only up to #8, but I couldn't be more delighted.
The nefarious plot to snag another for early music proceeds as planned ...
Quote from: Ken B on April 18, 2014, 09:28:08 PM
The nefarious plot to snag another for early music proceeds as planned ...
Some guy named Braithwaite claims over at Amazon that this box is "unmissable"
[asin]B008BP1LS6[/asin]
As a fan of early and baroque music, wouldn't you say that someone with the HM and DHM sets, the archiv box, the two-posts-above box, and this upcoming baby,
[asin]B00IRQS24A[/asin]
That it would essentially be redundant?
That the archiv All-Baroque box would be ridiculous overkill?
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 18, 2014, 08:44:13 PM
[...] followed an hour later by the Magnificat choral box.
Oh wow, you got that! :) Niiice, though a bit more pricey than you are used to, I gues.
A great time to be a newbie! :) And these box sets help a lot to promote Baroque muisc to those not so familiar with it.
Q
Quote from: Que on April 18, 2014, 11:51:35 PM
Oh wow, you got that! :) Niiice, though a bit more pricey than you are used to, I gues.
A great time to be a newbie! :) And these box sets help a lot to promote Baroque muisc to those not so familiar with it.
Q
Thanks Q :) Actually, prices were very good. I think both were under 100USD. The per-disc price is so low I feel a bit guilty. Right now I'm listening to Lionhardt playing the Goldberg variations and drinking a can of Guiness 8) 8) It really doesn't get better than this.
There is only one problem I have with these sparkling digital HIP recordings, and it is an odd one: now when I play my favorites from the 19th century,they tend to sound kind of heavy, syrupy, and bombastic ???
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 19, 2014, 12:23:08 AMThere is only one problem I have with these sparkling digital HIP recordings, and it is an odd one: now when I play my favorites from the 19th century,they tend to sound kind of heavy, syrupy, and bombastic ???
Not odd at all. What you need is HIP recordings of 19th century music. 8)
[asin]B00005B6RU[/asin]
Quote from: North Star on April 19, 2014, 12:47:24 AM
Not odd at all. What you need is HIP recordings of 19th century music. B)
[asin]B00005B6RU[/asin]
Herrewegh and Staier, two of my present favorites :)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 18, 2014, 11:12:58 PM
Some guy named Braithwaite claims over at Amazon that this box is "unmissable"
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As a fan of early and baroque music, wouldn't you say that someone with the HM and DHM sets, the archiv box, the two-posts-above box, and this upcoming baby,
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That it would essentially be redundant?
That the archiv All-Baroque box would be ridiculous overkill?
You say ridiculous overkill like it's a bad thing.
Well, the Barock box you just got overlaps other Sony releases but not the all baroque, which is excepting 4 discs all HIP. It might overlap your choral box significantly though, I would check carefully on that.
I find that guy from Amazon shrewd, tasteful, and reliable.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 18, 2014, 11:12:58 PM
Some guy named Braithwaite claims over at Amazon that this box is "unmissable"
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I 2nd the All Baroque Box. Excellent collection of music! ;D
Well, looks like I'll be getting my 24 hour chip tonight. One day without BuyItNow! I'm still to much in a fog to be feeling any withdrawals, we'll see how we feel after the mail man arrives tomorrow (oh how I hope they don't have off for easter or something... gulp... that could set me off)
Quote from: snyprrr on April 20, 2014, 10:35:39 AM
Well, looks like I'll be getting my 24 hour chip tonight. One day without BuyItNow! I'm still to much in a fog to be feeling any withdrawals, we'll see how we feel after the mail man arrives tomorrow (oh how I hope they don't have off for easter or something... gulp... that could set me off)
The mailmen probably have to take turns coming to your house as they are getting worn out by carrying packages....
Yes, I am in a fully fledged relapse. I spent all day just eyeing up potential Schnittke deals... just... all... day... scheming... planning... next... purchase... gaaaaaahhhhh
I've been clean for 15 weeks.
Bravo!
Quote from: Brian on April 22, 2014, 10:34:50 AM
I've been clean for 15 weeks.
Wait. Weren't there a couple deals so good it would be silly to pass them up?
Quote from: Ken B on April 22, 2014, 01:29:09 PM
Wait. Weren't there a couple deals so good it would be silly to pass them up?
One (Lumieres). And that was acceptable under the ground rules. There's also an exception for all the free stuff I get from MusicWeb, which is about ten discs a month, so really it's just a prohibition against spending more than $1/disc.
Quote from: Ken B on April 22, 2014, 01:29:09 PM
Wait. Weren't there a couple deals so good it would be silly to pass them up?
I passed two of those (some old fogy's symphony box, that Hänssler
CPE Bach piano set) too. 8) / :'(
Quote from: Brian on April 22, 2014, 01:32:05 PM
One (Lumieres). And that was acceptable under the ground rules. There's also an exception for all the free stuff I get from MusicWeb, which is about ten discs a month, so really it's just a prohibition against spending more than $1/disc.
Free for doing reviews you mean?
I expect I have acted on a few of them over the past 3 or 4 years!
Quote from: Ken B on April 22, 2014, 02:24:33 PM
Free for doing reviews you mean?
I expect I have acted on a few of them over the past 3 or 4 years!
Yes, free for doing reviews! That reminds me... I have about 10 to write before I go on holiday in May...
Quote from: Brian on April 22, 2014, 02:50:24 PM
Yes, free for doing reviews! That reminds me... I have about 10 to write before I go on holiday in May...
Hmmm. Sweet. This could be a good deal.
*takes Hurwitzer pill*
9/9
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I'll send you my mailing address by PM.
;D
Quote from: Ken B on April 22, 2014, 03:31:25 PM
Hmmm. Sweet. This could be a good deal.
*takes Hurwitzer pill*
9/9
9/9
9/9
9/9
9/9
9/9
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I'll send you my mailing address by PM.
;D
I laughed out loud at this.
When I'm pulling a Hurwitz, I'll usually be honest about it, either by saying, hey, this review was easy to write, or complaining about how hard it was to say something interesting. Right now I'm doing one where I was just tempted to say "I liked it" and sign my name. Though I saw it far too late to reply, there was recently a comment on the MusicWeb discussion boards that my reviews are too self-conscious...
Quote from: Brian on April 22, 2014, 03:40:22 PM
Though I saw it far too late to reply, there was recently a comment on the MusicWeb discussion boards that my reviews are too self-conscious...
I think you have a writing style that works for you.
Quote from: Brian on April 22, 2014, 03:40:22 PM
I laughed out loud at this.
When I'm pulling a Hurwitz, I'll usually be honest about it, either by saying, hey, this review was easy to write, or complaining about how hard it was to say something interesting. Right now I'm doing one where I was just tempted to say "I liked it" and sign my name. Though I saw it far too late to reply, there was recently a comment on the MusicWeb discussion boards that my reviews are too self-conscious...
I wouldn't be self conscious about being self conscious.
Or about not being self conscious.
Hope this helps.
8)
About CDCDCD, once again I feel like I am sated and don't need any more. It's kind of like after you get home from a buffet, beginning a serious, long term diet always sounds like a very simple enterprise ::) (and then you get hungry again ??? ??? ;D)
I did visit a couple of record stores yesterday, and saw nothing that tempted me. The smaller DHM boxes I had been considering (Schutze, etc.) were disappearing--previously my greatest fear--and I didn't feel anything about it at all. I'll have to see how long this feeling lasts...
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 04:44:24 PM
About CDCDCD, once again I feel like I am sated and don't need any more. It's kind of like after you get home from a buffet, beginning a serious, long term diet always sounds like a very simple enterprise ::) (and then you get hungry again ??? ??? ;D)
I did visit a couple of record stores yesterday, and saw nothing that tempted me. The smaller DHM boxes I had been considering (Schutze, etc.) were disappearing--previously my greatest fear--and I didn't feel anything about it at all. I'll have to see how long this feeling lasts...
We had a guy here who said that a month or so ago. Do you recall his name? :P
I am feeling sated too. I have so much yet to listen to. Comes and goes I guess. I haven't even looked since Saturday though. Baby steps!
Quote from: Ken B on April 23, 2014, 05:08:24 PM
We had a guy here who said that a month or so ago. Do you recall his name? :P
No, but I'm sure he is an imbecile ::)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 04:44:24 PM
About CDCDCD, once again I feel like I am sated and don't need any more. It's kind of like after you get home from a buffet, beginning a serious, long term diet always sounds like a very simple enterprise ::) (and then you get hungry again ??? ??? ;D)
I did visit a couple of record stores yesterday, and saw nothing that tempted me. The smaller DHM boxes I had been considering (Schutze, etc.) were disappearing--previously my greatest fear--and I didn't feel anything about it at all. I'll have to see how long this feeling lasts...
Yes, I feel pretty full as well, but there is so much to explore. ;) The credit card bill is always a useful
counterweight medication for cdcdcd...
Quote from: Moonfish on April 23, 2014, 06:16:07 PM
Yes, I feel pretty full as well, but there is so much to explore. ;) The credit card bill is always a useful counterweight medication for cdcdcd...
Yes!! That is a key factor for me as well. I am doing some moonlighting proofreading work, as well as private tutoring to pay it off. My CDCDCD always recedes at this point, just as vows that I will not allow return to my former ways multiply. Somehow, however, as soon as things are paid off, I feel I have a little wiggle room, and then the pattern repeats ::)
A year ago, I deleted the bookmark to BRO, pretending that I will not visit that site again. But of course, I still go there and my average order size is about 50 CDs per order.
Just to show how easy it is to access BRO without the bookmark: when I type B, the BRO link comes up automatically. :D
Quote from: springrite on April 23, 2014, 06:54:13 PM
A year ago, I deleted the bookmark to BRO, pretending that I will not visit that site again. But of course, I still go there and my average order size is about 50 CDs per order.
Just to show how easy it is to access BRO without the bookmark: when I type B, the BRO link comes up automatically. :D
This could be a horrible "Uh-oh" moment. What's "BRO"?
The Hoggy Baroque box comes out in a couple weeks. i assume BB and Fish have ordered it? I know I have, from Amazon UK via the link here.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 06:56:47 PM
This could be a horrible "Uh-oh" moment. What's "BRO"?
berkshire record outlet
Quote from: Ken B on April 23, 2014, 07:11:37 PM
The Hoggy Baroque box comes out in a couple weeks. i assume BB and Fish have ordered it? I know I have, from Amazon UK via the link here.
Yes, of course. Looks sparkling.
Quote from: springrite on April 23, 2014, 07:29:29 PM
berkshire record outlet
$40 for the first four discs (international shipping) ???. That's a relief! I will not even bother to look further.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 07:52:57 PM
$40 for the first four discs (international shipping) ???. That's a relief! I will not even bother to look further.
I have them shipped to a friend in Los Angeles. Once a year I pick them up or have him ship them to me. The international shipping is ridiculously high, but the price of the discs are unbeatable.
Quote from: springrite on April 23, 2014, 07:56:48 PM
I have them shipped to a friend in Los Angeles. Once a year I pick them up or have him ship them to me. The international shipping is ridiculously high, but the price of the discs are unbeatable.
I will not look...I will not look...I will not look :'( :'(
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 08:03:30 PM
I will not look...I will not look...I will not look :'( :'(
But you know deep inside you are nothing like :'( :'(, but more like your avatar: Wait till I get my hands on those CDs! They are MINE! >:D >:D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 08:03:30 PM
I will not look...I will not look...I will not look :'( :'(
You need someone to ship them to in the US, preferably in Michigan, close to family so you can get them on return trips. Not family though. Just a thought.
Quote from: Ken B on April 23, 2014, 08:19:35 PM
You need someone to ship them to in the US, preferably in Michigan, close to family so you can get them on return trips. Not family though. Just a thought.
Right. domestic shipping is next to nothing, especially if the order is more than just a couple of CDs.
Quote from: springrite on April 23, 2014, 08:25:40 PM
Right. domestic shipping is next to nothing, especially if the order is more than just a couple of CDs.
You know Ken lives in Michigan, right?
But yeah, you do have a point. And I do need to go back home pretty soon (June?). I used to have tons of used books and other stuff shipped to my parents (and brother) when I went home...
Maybe I'll look, a little ::) ::)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 07:52:57 PM
$40 for the first four discs (international shipping) ???. That's a relief! I will not even bother to look further.
Quote from: springrite on April 23, 2014, 07:56:48 PM
I have them shipped to a friend in Los Angeles. Once a year I pick them up or have him ship them to me. The international shipping is ridiculously high, but the price of the discs are unbeatable.
Same here. Have it shipped once a year to family in the States and then stash my suitcase ...trying to look as innocently as possible when passing Dutch customs on the way back... :D
BRO could do a lot better with proper and affordable international shipping.
Q
They sure don't try to make the shopping experience fun :(
Their pages look like they were designed back in the days of "The Bulletin Board" and other pre-HTML, pre-browser, pre-nondialup bandwidth. If you want to look at something, do you click on it, or do you have to type in some kind of programming code: /*$/ means buy and /@^^/ is put in basket?
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 08:55:21 PM
You know Ken lives in Michigan, right?
But yeah, you do have a point. And I do need to go back home pretty soon (June?). I used to have tons of used books and other stuff shipped to my parents (and brother) when I went home...
Maybe I'll look, a little ::) ::)
You don't want to burden family. Consider all that must be done. The wrapping must be removed. All booklets and inserts must be proof-read. Each disc must be examined by a laser scanner.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 09:02:40 PM
They sure don't try to make the shopping experience fun :(
Their pages look like they were designed back in the days of "The Bulletin Board" and other pre-HTML, pre-browser, pre-nondialup bandwidth. If you want to look at something, do you click on it, or do you have to type in some kind of programming code: /*$/ means buy and /@^^/ is put in basket?
Yeah. :(
If only you could find someone in Michigan to not only store and test the discs, but select them. You know, you send this place your credit card info, and they safely and securely act as your personal shopper, quality control, and storage provider.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 07:52:57 PM
$40 for the first four discs (international shipping) ???. That's a relief! I will not even bother to look further.
Oh oh..... I live in the US....so...... >:D
Hmm, maybe I should pretend that I never looked at the site....
Quote from: Ken B on April 23, 2014, 09:07:00 PM
You don't want to burden family. Consider all that must be done. The wrapping must be removed. All booklets and inserts must be proof-read. Each disc must be examined by a laser scanner.
:laugh:
Quote from: Ken B on April 23, 2014, 09:10:32 PM
Yeah. :(
If only you could find someone in Michigan to not only store and test the discs, but select them. You know, you send this place your credit card info, and they safely and securely act as your personal shopper, quality control, and storage provider.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Anybody else notice that CDCDCD increases exponentially in proportion [are exponential and "in proportion" mutually exclusive?] to alcohol consumed? I'm sipping some bourbon and listening to Handel's organ concertos and suddenly really feel an urge for the Archiv baroque box. Silly.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 24, 2014, 03:29:54 AM
Anybody else notice that CDCDCD increases exponentially in proportion [are exponential and "in proportion" mutually exclusive?] to alcohol consumed? I'm sipping some bourbon and listening to Handel's organ concertos and suddenly really feel an urge for the Archiv baroque box. Silly.
Perhaps you ought to try consuming a larger volume of the aforementioned beverage and consult us then. ;)
Regarding the
Handel organ concertos, what recording are you listening to? Egarr & AoAM on HM are dynamite. :)
Taschezi playing for Harnoncourt (From the Das Alte Werk big box).
I won't consult you guys, cuz I know what you will advise (or perhaps I brought it up specifically hoping for a "push" towards the "buy button" but my BAC level has come back down to safe levels :)
Quote from: springrite on April 23, 2014, 06:54:13 PM
A year ago, I deleted the bookmark to BRO, pretending that I will not visit that site again. But of course, I still go there and my average order size is about 50 CDs per order.
Just to show how easy it is to access BRO without the bookmark: when I type B, the BRO link comes up automatically. :D
Sounds like you need to delete your history or autofill or something.
I tried that delete bookmark trick on two comedy websites I used to visit every morning because I realized how much time I was wasting visiting them each morning. It worked, and it's been probably 2 years since I've visited them. It doesn't work for every website, though... I tried it for GMG and facebook and ended up typing in the full URL each time. :-X
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 24, 2014, 03:29:54 AM
Anybody else notice that CDCDCD increases exponentially in proportion [are exponential and "in proportion" mutually exclusive?] to alcohol consumed? I'm sipping some bourbon and listening to Handel's organ concertos and suddenly really feel an urge for the Archiv baroque box. Silly.
Yes! Before Christmas I got drunk and signed up to review like 8 MusicWeb CDs, when I probably only should have volunteered for 3.
Quote from: Ken B on April 23, 2014, 09:10:32 PM
Yeah. :(
If only you could find someone in Michigan to not only store and test the discs, but select them. You know, you send this place your credit card info, and they safely and securely act as your personal shopper, quality control, and storage provider.
This really takes a lot of selfless heroism and hard work which I can't believe any GMGer is generous enough to do for him. ;)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 24, 2014, 04:05:52 AM
Taschezi playing for Harnoncourt (From the Das Alte Werk big box).
I won't consult you guys, cuz I know what you will advise (or perhaps I brought it up specifically hoping for a "push" towards the "buy button" but my BAC level has come back down to safe levels :)
Hmmm, I see that this is on an appropriate instrument, too, so your need to get Egarr's recordings most likely isn't [that] imminent.
Quote from: North Star on April 24, 2014, 05:11:24 AM
most likely isn't [that] imminent.
That's a lot of qualification in a short space ;D
If you can point be to a box it's in, I'll think about it. I'm allergic to jewel cases or single disc purchases.
By the way, the next disc in this Das Altewerk box is this one:
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Soooo good.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 24, 2014, 05:31:11 AM
That's a lot of qualification in a short space ;D
If you can point be to a box it's in, I'll think about it. I'm allergic to jewel cases or single disc purchases.
:P
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oy, it's like a turkish bath house in here, haha!! I can't see you through the steam!
"Men... lots of men... working out sweatily the finer details of interwebs shipping...hot bodies furiously typing..."
Quote from: snyprrr on April 24, 2014, 08:15:15 AM
oy, it's like a turkish bath house in here, haha!! I can't see you through the steam!
"Men... lots of men... working out sweatily the finer details of interwebs shipping...hot bodies furiously typing..."
Ah, at last, the truth emerges from the softly swirling steam of the sauna cubicle, the real root of CDCDC, the ecstatic homoerotic release that comes with finally depressing the buy button...
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 24, 2014, 03:29:54 AM
Anybody else notice that CDCDCD increases exponentially in proportion [are exponential and "in proportion" mutually exclusive?] to alcohol consumed? I'm sipping some bourbon and listening to Handel's organ concertos and suddenly really feel an urge for the Archiv baroque box. Silly.
Nothing that involves drinking bourbon can be entirely silly.
I've found the answer! You're welcome...
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Just noticed that since the beginning of this month, I've only ordered two CD/CD sets, and both of those were off the SDCB thread, total cost under $15US.
To be mitigated by the fact that I've also bought in that time frame roughly a $100 worth of books, and bought a $400 tablet. And it's making room for the tablet in my budget that's prompted me to cut down on buying.....
Quote from: mn dave on April 24, 2014, 05:08:13 PM
I've found the answer! You're welcome...
("The Only Classical CD You'll Ever Need!")
Genius. What was the working title? "BMG Hates Repeat Customers?"
Quote from: Pat B on April 24, 2014, 05:41:19 PM
Genius. What was the working title? "BMG Hates Repeat Customers?"
;D
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on April 24, 2014, 05:36:01 PM
Just noticed that since the beginning of this month, I've only ordered two CD/CD sets, and both of those were off the SDCB thread, total cost under $15US.
To be mitigated by the fact that I've also bought in that time frame roughly a $100 worth of books, and bought a $400 tablet. And it's making room for the tablet in my budget that's prompted me to cut down on buying.....
"I spent 90% of my money on women, drink and fast cars. The rest I wasted." George Best
Quote from: Ken B on April 24, 2014, 06:57:32 PM
"I spent 90% of my money on women, drink and fast cars. The rest I wasted." George Best
Sounds like a boring, unoriginal person who I wouldn't be interested in befriending.
Quote from: Greg on April 24, 2014, 07:18:24 PM
Sounds like a boring, unoriginal person who I wouldn't be interested in befriending.
Not what I was thinking :D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 24, 2014, 07:53:05 PM
Not what I was thinking :D
Really? Doesn't seem like the type that you'd be able to talk to about music or great art, etc.
Quote from: Greg on April 25, 2014, 07:57:43 PM
Really? Doesn't seem like the type that you'd be able to talk to about music or great art, etc.
No, but you could talk to him about wine, women and cars. You need to expand your horizons, dude. There is more to life than music and video games.
Sarge
My interest in cars is limited pretty much to watching The Rockford Files, but otherwise, sounds great! ;D
Quote from: Brian on April 26, 2014, 05:19:54 AM
My interest in cars is limited pretty much to watching The Rockford Files, but otherwise, sounds great! ;D
Coolest cars on TV: Magnum's Ferrari 308GTS; John Steed's vintage Bentley; and Mrs. Peel's Lotus Elan.
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02059/TV-Avengers_2059706i.jpg)
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2014, 05:28:50 AM
Coolest cars on TV: Magnum's Ferrari 308GTS; John Steed's vintage Bentley; and Mrs. Peel's Lotus Elan.
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02059/TV-Avengers_2059706i.jpg)
Sarge
There were so many reasons to watch that show, and those cars were two of them. Yet another is in the picture! :)
It's good to know that whatever differences we have in music, we can agree on this very critical point! :)
Quote from: mc ukrneal on April 26, 2014, 05:37:45 AM
It's good to know that whatever differences we have in music, we can agree on this very critical point! :)
Yeah, we can. I had a serious crush on Mrs. Peel when I was 16 (when the show debuted in the States)...come to think of it, that crush still goes on unabated today ;D
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/nov2013/Emma_Peel.jpg)
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2014, 04:21:49 AM
No, but you could talk to him about wine, women and cars. You need to expand your horizons, dude. There is more to life than music and video games.
Sarge
Guess I'll explain those for me personally...
Cars = was interested in grades 4-6 and wanted to be a car designer at one point. Lost interest when I started playing RPGs, started playing guitar, getting into music and learning Japanese all around the same time (the age of ~13). I would draw cars constantly and read the newest Motor Trend whenever I could around that time. Now, whenever I talk to my friends about cars, I really can't get into it. They're just kinda boring.
Wine = ugh. Tried it and it's probably a good thing I find alcohol disgusting, because my biological dad has drinking issues to this day.
Women = not much to talk about, though I used to talk about a couple of them when I knew some cute girls.
Hmmm... now that I realize it, these topics come up basically constantly with my closest friend. Sounds messed up, but I know at least two other people that I would rather spend that time talking to because we talk about music or video games instead.
Besides, wine/women/cars- how unoriginal and shallow can you get? I respect someone with a strong passion for something like fishing much more than those things, and I don't even fish. I do go the gym, but people whose only goal in life is to work out really seem sad, because working out is such a shallow activity. I suppose you could make a big deal out of wine creation or a car hobby, but I prefer things that aren't so shallow.
Oh, and about the expanding my horizons part... man, I wish I had time for that. Seriously. Less hobbies would benefit me greatly. ;) ;D
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2014, 05:43:10 AM
Yeah, we can. I had a serious crush on Mrs. Peel when I was 16 (when the show debuted in the States)...come to think of it, that crush still goes on unabated today ;D
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/nov2013/Emma_Peel.jpg)
Sarge
nice pillows!! :P :o :-*
:'( :'( :'( :'(
All these old ladies are hitting on me. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( fuuuuuuuuu.......
Wow, I haven't had any fun since I got here five long years ago. :(
(trance)
ok, snap out of it.... (shivers).... wow, that was scary ten seconds there....
Seriously, I've asked every female I know.... turns out I'm hot for the lesbian too, wgh.... and she's a political lesbian, so it's all in here head, ugh ugh.... and she's the only one who is at all interesting, but then she gets on the soap box....
aaaaahhhhhh
Can just ONE girl I'M interested in be interested in me too??? Fuuuu..... I'm tired of just getting the ones who like ME. At this point, I seem to have only attracted women that I feel I need to be rude to to get them to stop. :( :( :(
"So, honey, you come here often?" Yes, the oldest drunk lady came on to me. I mean, they all say I'm handsome, and bla bla, but I'm dying.....
I'm at the point where I just want to ask random women if they're up for some fun. I've already been uber rejected for being a chump, so why not just...... uh...... I don't know- if girls like 'asshole bad boys' well I just don't do 'asshole' well- they REALLY think I'm an ass when I try to be the bad boy.
so depressed... just me and Schnittke... hangin out..... fuuuu.....
I even thought about "spending money", but, no, that's not even real, is it? (and don't make me tell you how I know)
No equality as long as they have all the p****.
sorry, had to let that all out- it's a new year and ....
You know, the only place I really really forget my misery is in the shower. Warm water seems to make things go away. That and a giant constitutional. Otherwise- why do I even want to eat since I have no one to share it with?
I made my own English Toffee- why am I not a catch?? :laugh: (I make my own pizza, I make english toffe,- I mean, wtf ladies???)
\
It's funny though- I'm sure the ladies on this site have had quite a dose of the snyprrr brand, and I can only imagine my standing would be pretty low- unless a flattering pic takes all that away?
How cultured really do I want my lady?
Anyhow, that's enough food for the lions for one post :( (I just don't care, do I?) Am I like Marty Pufkin? (Paul Schaeffer)
Quote from: Greg on April 26, 2014, 07:37:57 AM
Besides, wine/women/cars- how unoriginal and shallow can you get?
Whoa whoa WHOA hang on. There need not be anything shallow about those passions. Sure, you can treat them in shallow ways, by getting blackout drunk on $4 Barefoot wine and sleeping with every woman you meet without caring who they are, but you can make
anything shallow if you want to.
I think you'll find many GMGers, like myself, who put a lot of time and knowledge into wine because it is such a diverse, rich, fascinating culture, indeed at its best an art form. The art and science of wine-making, the microscopic and macroscopic geography of wine, the very nearly infinite tastes, smells, evocations, memories it can evoke. The responsible merriment that can be had sharing wine, food, and conversation with dear friends. The interest, which has no relation to getting drunk, which can be had in comparing, say, five wine-makers' approaches to one grape.
I'm not big on cars, but my father is, and again, there is nothing "shallow" about it; it is his career, in fact, and it has saved us thousands of dollars because our cars run for decades. There is yet much for him to teach me.
As far as "women," well, that's 51% of the human species, and rightly known as the better half. All I'll say about that is we're darn lucky we get to live on a planet with women, and that they haven't kicked us off yet. :)
Quote from: Greg on April 26, 2014, 07:37:57 AM
Wine = ugh. Tried it
What did you try? Thunderbird? A jug of Gallo? Chateau Latour? ;D Just saying wine tells me nothing. There are myriad varietals, styles and quality levels (from rotgut to the utterly sublime). Saying you tried one wine and decided it was "ugh" is like hearing a song by Justine Bieber and deciding all music sucks.
Quote from: Greg on April 26, 2014, 07:37:57 AM
Besides, wine/women/cars- how unoriginal and shallow can you get?
What Brian said...
Sarge
Quote from: Brian on April 26, 2014, 08:15:59 AM
Whoa whoa WHOA hang on. There need not be anything shallow about those passions. Sure, you can treat them in shallow ways, by getting blackout drunk on $4 Barefoot wine and sleeping with every woman you meet without caring who they are, but you can make anything shallow if you want to.
I think you'll find many GMGers, like myself, who put a lot of time and knowledge into wine because it is such a diverse, rich, fascinating culture, indeed at its best an art form. The art and science of wine-making, the microscopic and macroscopic geography of wine, the very nearly infinite tastes, smells, evocations, memories it can evoke. The responsible merriment that can be had sharing wine, food, and conversation with dear friends. The interest, which has no relation to getting drunk, which can be had in comparing, say, five wine-makers' approaches to one grape.
I'm not big on cars, but my father is, and again, there is nothing "shallow" about it; it is his career, in fact, and it has saved us thousands of dollars because our cars run for decades. There is yet much for him to teach me.
Well, I kinda hinted at this somewhere, but probably in too much of a small way to even notice. My bad.
I still don't think that having a vineyard or being a car designer could ever be as deep as being a composer. But yeah, that's true, I guess if it isn't shallow if you don't make it shallow.
Quote from: Brian on April 26, 2014, 08:15:59 AM
As far as "women," well, that's 51% of the human species, and rightly known as the better half. All I'll say about that is we're darn lucky we get to live on a planet with women, and that they haven't kicked us off yet. :)
Ughh... Brian, this is terrible to think this way, really. How can you have equality when you prefer one gender over another? That's the problem we've had for centuries where men have been favored. Favoring women doesn't solve the inequality problem. :-\
Quote from: snyprrr on April 26, 2014, 07:55:02 AM
so depressed... just me and Schnittke... hangin out..... fuuuu.....
Best line ever! ;D
Yeah, ummm... [music/guitar/other instruments, video games, computer programming, anime, languages/Japanese, basketball, art/drawing] is a bit more than [cars, women, wine, soccer/football (whatever sport is was he played)]. I think that guy needed to expand his horizons.
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2014, 08:52:41 AM
What did you try? Thunderbird? A jug of Gallo? Chateau Latour? ;D Just saying wine tells me nothing. There are myriad varietals, styles and quality levels (from rotgut to the utterly sublime). Saying you tried one wine and decided it was "ugh" is like hearing a song by Justine Bieber and deciding all music sucks.
What Brian said...
Sarge
I don't remember which brand. Just some cheap wine from Publix, so it probably wasn't supposed to be good, anyways. ;D It was just the taste of alcohol that bothered me. I really liked grape juice and whenever I see wine in the store, it all looks really good. I'd rather drink disgusting seltzer water than taste alcohol.
I will consider trying other types, but first I have to graduate so I can move out of my parents house before I'm able to drink any alcohol. So... sometime in 2016.
Quote from: Greg on April 26, 2014, 09:07:01 AM
I don't remember which brand. Just some cheap wine from Publix, so it probably wasn't supposed to be good, anyways. ;D It was just the taste of alcohol that bothered me. I really liked grape juice and whenever I see wine in the store, it all looks really good. I'd rather drink disgusting seltzer water than taste alcohol.
I will consider trying other types, but first I have to graduate so I can move out of my parents house before I'm able to drink any alcohol. So... sometime in 2016.
Just keep an open mind and when you're ready ask advice from someone who really knows wine well. It really is fabulous partnered with food.
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2014, 09:11:04 AM
Just keep an open mind and when you're ready ask advice from someone who really knows wine well. It really is fabulous partnered with food.
Sarge
Will do. Worth a try, anyways.
Miles Davis was my favorite musician for many years. He was mainly interested in Wine, women and cars...he still made a lot of amazing music.
Quote from: Greg on April 26, 2014, 09:00:36 AMHow can you have equality when you prefer one gender over another?
There's no contradiction between having a personal preference and equality as a general rule. I might think women are awesome and so forth, but that doesn't equate to favoring a sociopolitical structure where women have 90% of positions of power and men are continually harassed and belittled. etc.
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2014, 05:28:50 AM
Coolest cars on TV: Magnum's Ferrari 308GTS; John Steed's vintage Bentley; and Mrs. Peel's Lotus Elan.
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Sarge
If you can look at a photo of Emma Peel and notice the car, you and I have less in common than I thought!
;D
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2014, 05:43:10 AM
Yeah, we can. I had a serious crush on Mrs. Peel when I was 16 (when the show debuted in the States)...come to think of it, that crush still goes on unabated today ;D
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/nov2013/Emma_Peel.jpg)
Sarge
Now I KNOW you are trying to give me a heart attack.
She and Jodie Foster. No-one else comes close.
Quote from: Ken B on April 26, 2014, 01:49:35 PM
If you can look at a photo of Emma Peel and notice the car, you and I have less in common than I thought!
;D
Ken, in that case we have more then CPE Bach in common!! :laugh:
She posed in front of the wrong car.
Hmmmmmm....... :P
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Quote from: springrite on April 26, 2014, 10:06:03 PM
She posed in front of the wrong car.
Am I the only one who even noticed the other car? Hummm....
Quote from: springrite on April 26, 2014, 11:12:55 PM
Am I the only one who even noticed the other car? Hummm....
I only see Emma Peel. What car?
Quote from: Brian on April 26, 2014, 08:15:59 AM
As far as "women," well, that's 51% of the human species, and rightly known as the better half.
That position becomes significantly less tenable if you've ever tried being a girl in high school.
Quote from: amw on April 26, 2014, 11:52:28 PM
That position becomes significantly less tenable if you've ever tried being a girl in high school.
Especially once your voice changes.
Quote from: springrite on April 26, 2014, 10:06:03 PM
She posed in front of the wrong car.
A vintage motor suits Steed. But Mrs. Peel needs a car that matches her: modern, sleek but curvy, and fast. The Lotus is perfect.
Sarge
Quote from: amw on April 26, 2014, 11:52:28 PM
That position becomes significantly less tenable if you've ever tried being a girl in high school.
http://www.youtube.com/v/awow8HpWNcg
Quote from: Brian on April 26, 2014, 10:39:44 AM
There's no contradiction between having a personal preference and equality as a general rule. I might think women are awesome and so forth, but that doesn't equate to favoring a sociopolitical structure where women have 90% of positions of power and men are continually harassed and belittled. etc.
It's just when you say they are "better." Of course, I prefer females, too (how awesome would it be if my friends were all female- not all necessarily cute but female in general), but imagine if I wrote on this forum "men are better." ;D I've gotten enough criticism just complaining about the way many women behave. And yeah, I could equally complain about what I've heard about men, but considering that I'm not gay or female, that's not going to be very relevant...
Just be careful to not let your personal preference take you to strange places. Like a reverse snyprrr. :P
Quote from: Greg on April 27, 2014, 03:14:03 PM
It's just when you say they are "better." Of course, I prefer females, too (how awesome would it be if my friends were all female- not all necessarily cute but female in general), but imagine if I wrote on this forum "men are better." ;D I've gotten enough criticism just complaining about the way many women behave. And yeah, I could equally complain about what I've heard about men, but considering that I'm not gay or female, that's not going to be very relevant...
Just be careful to not let your personal preference take you to strange places. Like a reverse snyprrr. :P
rrrpyns
Are you Steven King in disguise?
:D
Quote from: Greg on April 27, 2014, 03:14:03 PM
It's just when you say they are "better." Of course, I prefer females, too (how awesome would it be if my friends were all female- not all necessarily cute but female in general), but imagine if I wrote on this forum "men are better." ;D I've gotten enough criticism just complaining about the way many women behave. And yeah, I could equally complain about what I've heard about men, but considering that I'm not gay or female, that's not going to be very relevant...
"The better half" is not a serious philosophical dictum; it's a colloquialism. Incidentally, of the ten really close, treasured, dear friends in my life, only one is male. I can't extrapolate any general rules from that; it says more about me personally than it says about men or women.
Quote from: Ken B on April 27, 2014, 04:01:49 PM
rrrpyns
Are you Steven King in disguise?
:D
Maybe. I did name my Final Fantasy 11 heroine character "Redrumage" ("Murder mage"/"Murder age"). ;)
Not only is this thread nearly dead, the last pages have nothing to do with CDCDCD. Why? I think the reason is because the days of irresistible box sets is coming to an end. In the final analysis it will turn out that we were not afflicted with an illness, but rather we were illogically fighting the natural, sensible desire to buy lots of fantastic music at 1/8 the normal price. That fount of musical bliss seems to be running dry. In the future, I fear we will all repent our parsimony and caution, and when once again shelling out $18 per disc, ask ourselves repeatedly why we ever could have thought spending $120 for 50 discs of legendary music we knew that we would eventually enjoy was something we needed to fear and avoid. Exercise restraint at your own peril....
Quote from: Baklavaboy on May 08, 2014, 03:54:45 AM
Not only is this thread nearly dead, the last pages have nothing to do with CDCDCD. Why? I think the reason is because the days of irresistible box sets is coming to an end.
I think you may be right. But to your final sentences I will add that however cheap, one needs time to play it all, and whatever caution I exercise has more to do with that and with duplication of repertoire than anything else.
Quote from: The new erato on May 08, 2014, 04:16:56 AM
I think you may be right. But to your final sentences I will add that however cheap, one needs time to play it all, and whatever caution I exercise has more to do with that and with duplication of repertoire than anything else.
Yes, too much duplication is not good. About time, I'm not worried. I anticipate living for a long time. If I die sooner, I will probably not regret the purchases 8)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on May 08, 2014, 03:54:45 AM
Not only is this thread nearly dead, the last pages have nothing to do with CDCDCD. Why? I think the reason is because the days of irresistible box sets is coming to an end.
There is always someone to take up the cause...
Quote from: Baklavaboy on May 08, 2014, 03:54:45 AM
Not only is this thread nearly dead, the last pages have nothing to do with CDCDCD. Why? I think the reason is because the days of irresistible box sets is coming to an end. In the final analysis it will turn out that we were not afflicted with an illness, but rather we were illogically fighting the natural, sensible desire to buy lots of fantastic music at 1/8 the normal price. That fount of musical bliss seems to be running dry. In the future, I fear we will all repent our parsimony and caution, and when once again shelling out $18 per disc, ask ourselves repeatedly why we ever could have thought spending $120 for 50 discs of legendary music we knew that we would eventually enjoy was something we needed to fear and avoid. Exercise restraint at your own peril....
Nope. I bought too big box sets recently and will probably by more.
Quote from: DavidW on May 08, 2014, 07:29:58 AM
Nope. I bought too big box sets recently and will probably by more.
Talk about Freudian slips 8)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on May 08, 2014, 03:54:45 AM
Not only is this thread nearly dead, the last pages have nothing to do with CDCDCD. Why? I think the reason is because ...
Rationalizing! This one's gonna relapse hard,... and soon! Denial is not a river in Egypt. mm mm mm
Twenty pushups, or three whiskey shots, will usually cure a CDCDCD attack.
Quote from: snyprrr on May 08, 2014, 07:57:39 AM
Twenty pushups, or three whiskey shots, will usually cure a CDCDCD attack.
Actually, it was my evening whiskey that triggered it :) Right now I would LIKE to be tempted to buy something, but there isn't anything out there right now that is very tempting :'(
Quote from: Baklavaboy on May 08, 2014, 11:28:45 AM
Actually, it was my evening whiskey that triggered it :) Right now I would LIKE to be tempted to buy something, but there isn't anything out there right now that is very tempting :'(
I fear you might be right about the big boxes. It's the majors getting some value for their back catalogues, which are a wasting asset. But there is also clear a market for people willing to buy discs by the pound. Companies can market to those weirdos without directly affecting sales to normal human beings very much. It's a very effective form of
price discrimination (to use the jargon). So at some level, maybe not the HOLY COW YOU MUST BE KIDDING ME low price level we see now, it will persist. Back catalogues accumulate.
Quote from: Ken B on May 08, 2014, 11:33:33 AMCompanies can market to those weirdos without directly affecting sales to normal human beings very much.
I would think it would be by the kilogram given the international nature of the market. I'd be down with that if I could select the recordings, even generally. Say, $100/kg for 1960s orchestral recordings, $75/kg for 1950s orchestral recordings, etc.
I'm feelin' the itch!
The Hyperion Schubert Lieder Edition itch.
The Real Chopin Itch.
??? :-[ :'(
I have about 80 discs in the mail. :o
No! More! I have some jazz coming too, 90 discs. :-X
I am certifiable. I should change my name to kenbrrr ...
I must focus on my Ligeti Project box. Like taking a cold shower or thinking about your great aunt Edna.
>:D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on May 08, 2014, 03:54:45 AM
Not only is this thread nearly dead, the last pages have nothing to do with CDCDCD. Why? I think the reason is because the days of irresistible box sets is coming to an end. In the final analysis it will turn out that we were not afflicted with an illness, but rather we were illogically fighting the natural, sensible desire to buy lots of fantastic music at 1/8 the normal price. That fount of musical bliss seems to be running dry. In the future, I fear we will all repent our parsimony and caution, and when once again shelling out $18 per disc, ask ourselves repeatedly why we ever could have thought spending $120 for 50 discs of legendary music we knew that we would eventually enjoy was something we needed to fear and avoid. Exercise restraint at your own peril....
No worries! I am chronically afflicted by cdcdcd... :P
Quote from: Baklavaboy on May 08, 2014, 11:28:45 AM
Actually, it was my evening whiskey that triggered it :) Right now I would LIKE to be tempted to buy something, but there isn't anything out there right now that is very tempting :'(
Hmm, what about >:D >:D
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or
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Quote from: Moonfish on May 08, 2014, 06:54:28 PM
Hmm, what about >:D >:D
Isn't Marriner more of a "paving the way to HIP" guy? I have plenty of the "mature product", so, when i saw this in my shop (here already) I didn't give it much thought. The Ricercar looks good, but I have a lot of Teleman now, and eventually plan to get the DHM (or is it HM?) Telemann box. No, it's going to take better than these. Thanks for your concern, however 0:) 0:)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on May 08, 2014, 09:15:50 PM
Isn't Marriner more of a "paving the way to HIP" guy? I have plenty of the "mature product", so, when i saw this in my shop (here already) I didn't give it much thought. The Ricercar looks good, but I have a lot of Teleman now, and eventually plan to get the DHM (or is it HM?) Telemann box. No, it's going to take better than these. Thanks for your concern, however 0:) 0:)
Yeah, the Telemann is a better choice than Marriner. I am always concerned! >:D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on May 08, 2014, 09:15:50 PM
The Ricercar looks good, but I have a lot of Teleman now, and eventually plan to get the DHM (or is it HM?) Telemann box.
What Telemann box?
Quote from: The new erato on May 08, 2014, 10:03:59 PM
What Telemann box?
I think Baklavaboy is considering the DHM box. I find it very enjoyable (especially the five "Constant Music Master" recordings).
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Quote from: Moonfish on May 08, 2014, 10:13:24 PM
I think Baklavaboy is considering the DHM box. I find it very enjoyable (especially the five "Constant Music Master" recordings).
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Ah that box. I had forgotten I have it :o
A sure sign I belong in this thread.
Quote from: The new erato on May 08, 2014, 10:55:46 PM
Ah that box. I had forgotten I have it :o
A sure sign I belong in this thread.
A buddy hosted a party and gave a copy of the same CD to every guest because he had that many extra copies without realising it.
Now, he surely belong here. We may even make him honorary chair (and he may give a copy of something else to everyone here as well).
Quote from: The new erato on May 08, 2014, 10:55:46 PM
Ah that box. I had forgotten I have it :o
A sure sign I belong in this thread.
Err, I know the feeling..... *slaps himself silly*
:D ;D :)
I found some images of the late stages of CDCDCD - extensive hair growth, manic movement, grunting and a tendency to stare at random objects are just a few of the symptoms that are common to this tragic and chronic disorder. These symptoms can escalate severely if the individual is out of shelf space or lack funds to add to their collection. Freud speculated that these symptoms are a subconscious effort of music making. These individuals often go bananas!
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Quote from: Moonfish on May 08, 2014, 11:11:58 PM
Err, I know the feeling..... *slaps himself silly*
:D ;D :)
Oh, sure, a fun activity and I'm not invited. Sniff.
Quote from: Brian on October 22, 2011, 11:02:46 AM
Surprise: somebody with more CDs than Harry
Unsurprise: it's Klaus Heymann.
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Hmm, do you guys keep your cd collection as neat as this gentleman? Mine is quite bohemian (quite difficult for somebody else to find something) with piles wandering around into every possible nook and cranny in my shelves (yes, I ran out of space a year ago). So - are you neat or bohemian or something in between (like chipmunk >:D)?
My collection of CDs and LPs used to be neat and organized but once I ran out of shelf space, and out of space even to put new shelves, the unsorted and random piles of CDs began to proliferate in three other rooms, including my den (see last pic). As I type this message I'm surrounded by the dread piles ;D Left click to enlarge images.
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Sarge
Quote from: Moonfish on May 15, 2014, 02:12:55 AM
Hmm, do you guys keep your cd collection as neat as this gentleman? Mine is quite bohemian (quite difficult for somebody else to find something) with piles wandering around into every possible nook and cranny in my shelves (yes, I ran out of space a year ago). So - are you neat or bohemian or something in between (like chipmunk >:D)?
I would love to say I'm neat and orderly, but except for having all my Haydn books and CD's in 2 bookcases by themselves, I am just a hopeless jumble. All of my shelves (and I have a fair amount) are stuffed, and there isn't a spot on top between the disks and the bottom of the next shelf that isn't also packed tight. It's depressing, really. :-\
8)
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 15, 2014, 03:48:21 AM
My collection of CDs and LPs used to be neat and organized but once I ran out of shelf space, and out of space even to put new shelves, the unsorted and random piles of CDs began to proliferate in three other rooms, including my den (see last pic). As I type this message I'm surrounded by the dread piles ;D Left click to enlarge images.
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Sarge
You are my new hero.
At least until Harry posts his pictures. :)
Quote from: Ken B on May 15, 2014, 10:28:50 AM
You are my new hero.
At least until Harry posts his pictures. :)
:)
What surprises me about Sarge is that you can talk about a CD and he actually doesn't have it. Fairly often, too. Oh, he may have 7 or 8
other versions, but not that particular one. Amazing! >:D
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 15, 2014, 10:42:51 AM
:)
What surprises me about Sarge is that you can talk about a CD and he actually doesn't have it. Fairly often, too. Oh, he may have 7 or 8 other versions, but not that particular one. Amazing! >:D
8)
That's because, with the exceptions of Mahler and to a lesser extent Bruckner...and Ring cycles, I'm a generalist not a specialist. My musical interests are wide, very wide, encompassing popular, rock, jazz, country, folk, soul, funk, rap, world and classical from medieval to the 21st century. That dilutes the collection. I only have, for example, nine Beethoven sonatas sets compared to Todd's 80+ And I don't have anywhere near every Haydn recording that's ever been made...unlike you, Gurn ;) This, of course, makes me very sad, with intense feelings of inadequacy which fuels my CDCDCD. But until I can afford to move into a larger home, or rent storage space from Harry, I'll have to be content with this pathetic collection.
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 15, 2014, 11:08:19 AM
That's because, with the exceptions of Mahler and to a lesser extent Bruckner...and Ring cycles, I'm a generalist not a specialist. My musical interests are wide, very wide, encompassing popular, rock, jazz, country, folk, soul, funk, rap, world and classical from medieval to the 21st century. That dilutes the collection. I only have, for example, nine Beethoven sonatas sets compared to Todd's 80+ And I don't have anywhere near every Haydn recording that's ever been made...unlike you, Gurn ;) This, of course, makes me very sad, with intense feelings of inadequacy which fuels my CDCDCD. But until I can afford to move into a larger home, or rent storage space from Harry, I'll have to be content with this pathetic collection.
Sarge
Now I know how that little kid in
The Fallen Idol felt.
;) :laugh:
Quote from: Ken B on May 15, 2014, 11:19:49 AM
Now I know how that little kid in The Fallen Idol felt.
;) :laugh:
;D :D ;D
Sorry to disappoint so dramatically. But I firmly believe even rap has its moments of genius.
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 15, 2014, 03:48:21 AM
My collection of CDs and LPs used to be neat and organized but once I ran out of shelf space, and out of space even to put new shelves, the unsorted and random piles of CDs began to proliferate in three other rooms, including my den (see last pic). As I type this message I'm surrounded by the dread piles ;D Left click to enlarge images.
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/may11/P7310164_650.jpg)
BOW WOW WOW. Respect.
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 15, 2014, 11:08:19 AM
That's because, with the exceptions of Mahler and to a lesser extent Bruckner...and Ring cycles, I'm a generalist not a specialist. My musical interests are wide, very wide, encompassing popular, rock, jazz, country, folk, soul, funk, rap, world and classical from medieval to the 21st century. That dilutes the collection. I only have, for example, nine Beethoven sonatas sets compared to Todd's 80+ And I don't have anywhere near every Haydn recording that's ever been made...unlike you, Gurn ;) This, of course, makes me very sad, with intense feelings of inadequacy which fuels my CDCDCD. But until I can afford to move into a larger home, or rent storage space from Harry, I'll have to be content with this pathetic collection.
Sarge
Yes, I used to be a generalist too, until I realized I couldn't afford it! This would be because my sense of completism wouldn't leave me alone, and so I had to apply it to every composer I was interested in. You would be surprised how many that was!! Hell,
I was surprised by how many that was! :o
And so I was forced to narrow my scope. Although I must say this; if you have the complete works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, this is still a pretty broad range of narrowness. :D :D
8)
No more CDs for me!!
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 03, 2014, 10:55:30 AM
Downloads count.... >:D
8)
What about scores? Is there a CDSCD?
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 15, 2014, 03:48:21 AM
My collection of CDs and LPs used to be neat and organized but once I ran out of shelf space, and out of space even to put new shelves, the unsorted and random piles of CDs began to proliferate in three other rooms, including my den (see last pic). As I type this message I'm surrounded by the dread piles ;D Left click to enlarge images.
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Sarge
You're like a crazy cat lady, only with CDs.
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 15, 2014, 03:48:21 AM
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Sarge
Hey! I know that lady! Wellllllll, not personally, but she's still one of my favorites! ;D I actually have the Walton/Stravinsky LP somewhere in storage. I got it after having heard a TV broadcast of her performing the Walton concerto with Andre Previn and the Pittsburgh Symphony. Strangely, I remember that in the broadcast, her tone was so powerful that at times SHE swamped the orchestra! :o ;D
Quote from: jochanaan on June 04, 2014, 08:39:39 AM
Hey! I know that lady! Wellllllll, not personally, but she's still one of my favorites!
One of my favorites too (well, obviously :) ) I've heard her live more than any other soloist. I was in the audience at Severance when she played the Walton with Previn conducting the Cleveland in 1972 (Sir William was in the audience too).
Sarge
Quote from: Mn Dave on June 04, 2014, 08:32:07 AM
You're like a crazy cat lady, only with CDs.
At least CDs won't eat me after I die :D
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on June 04, 2014, 08:54:26 AM
At least CDs won't eat me after I die :D
But you might be crushed by a collapsing wall of plastic!
Quote from: Mn Dave on June 04, 2014, 08:32:07 AM
You're like a crazy cat lady, only with CDs.
...which would explain "The Cat"... :P
...and holy cow, that's quite a collection you have there! You seem to listen to pretty much everything, so I guess it doesn't surprise me. I hope to have a collection of scores like that one day.
Quote from: EigenUser on June 04, 2014, 10:07:24 AM
...which would explain "The Cat"... :P
...and holy cow, that's quite a collection you have there! You seem to listen to pretty much everything, so I guess it doesn't surprise me. I hope to have a collection of scores like that one day.
http://imslp.org/
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Quote from: North Star on June 04, 2014, 01:11:07 PM
http://imslp.org/
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Do you also burn YouTube mp3 files to CDs and print cover art? :P
:laugh:
I don't seem to be batting too highly in this latest round of BuyItNow! The compare performances I've been getting lately have all been falling to incumbents, and I'm having to reevaluate them, and scratching my head. I've been picking the wrong violinist for weeks now!!haha :'( :laugh:
Thankfully most everything has been cheap, but, of course, the FullPrice I got turned out to be... eh. Buying the wrong stuff can really put a crimp in your CDCDCD I tell ya!
Quote from: EigenUser on June 04, 2014, 01:28:32 PM
Do you also burn YouTube mp3 files to CDs and print cover art? :P
:laugh:
No... And I've even bought some books (real ones) that are in public domain.
Quote from: North Star on June 04, 2014, 01:49:08 PM
No... And I've even bought some books (real ones) that are in public domain.
Well, that's part of the problem. One non-PD score (of many) that I
reallllllly want is "Turangalila-Symphonie". It's $200.
BuyItNow!
two other online resources
http://www2.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
http://www.mutopiaproject.org/
There's also the Online Books page hosted by UPenn. I don't remember seeing scores there, but their listings would probably be of use in other respects.
I haven't investigated Amazon Kindle, B&N Nook, or Google Books, but they may have some things of interest as well.
Quote from: snyprrr on June 04, 2014, 01:43:13 PM
Buying the wrong stuff can really put a crimp in your CDCDCD I tell ya!
I guess that's why mine is so strong--I like everything I got so much. I'm at that happy but unstable place right now--I feel like I have everything I want, and no fear that anything tasty out there might suddenly go oop. ;D ;D
UPDATE
Mmmm,... my CDCDCD hasn't apparently finished Buying, but I'm all out of "food" (meaning, 'inspiration'). I don't want to just Buuuy stuff, but the desire to discover SOMETHING (other than a tick, let's say) is very strong. I got myself into a Prokofiev/Shostakovich tizzy,- and it's hard to shake, haha!! I'm "satisfied" at the moment, but I'm not. If you see me reaching for Schumann or something, you'll know that I lost the battle!
I've never really shaken my own Prokofiev/Shostakovich fever . . . .
Quote from: Baklavaboy on June 04, 2014, 07:06:11 PM
.....I'm at that happy but unstable place right now--I feel like I have everything I want, and no fear that anything tasty out there might suddenly go oop. ;D ;D
Not just unstable, but downright freakin' dangerous! Not sure what your personal interests are, but whenever I reach that point with music, I turn to books. In music history, that's where the real money is... :(
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 17, 2014, 07:46:55 AM
. . . In music history, that's where the real money is... :(
8)
Almost had a "flight of the nasal beverage" moment, there . . . .
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 17, 2014, 07:46:55 AM
Not just unstable, but downright freakin' dangerous! Not sure what your personal interests are, but whenever I reach that point with music, I turn to books. In music history, that's where the real money is... :(
8)
I know! Printed stuff seems to be so much more expensive than audio CDs, even though it is hard to compare "what you are getting for your money". There is always that
$400 book about the Haydn symphonies, or the
c.a. $2500 set of scores for Messiaen's opera "St. Francis d'Assisi" ??? ??? ??? (you have to buy each act separately for around $500).
Each day, I'm getting more comfortable with what I already have--I mean relatively.
Quote from: karlhenning on June 17, 2014, 07:48:56 AM
Almost had a "flight of the nasal beverage" moment, there . . . .
Only 'cause you know it's true, amigo. 0:)
8)
Quote from: EigenUser on June 17, 2014, 07:54:06 AM
I know! Printed stuff seems to be so much more expensive than audio CDs, even though it is hard to compare "what you are getting for your money". There is always that $400 book about the Haydn symphonies, or the c.a. $2500 set of scores for Messiaen's opera "St. Francis d'Assisi" ??? ??? ??? (you have to buy each act separately for around $500).
That 5 volume set of Landon's 'Chronicle & Works' was selling for as much as $800/volume when I first started shopping it. I got so lucky! In comparison, this true rarity:
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Gurn_Blanston/CD%20Covers/Haydn%20Covers/HaydnBrggenSDcover.jpg)
was selling for $110 and I talked the seller down to $65! That didn't work on the books... :-\
8)
You guys are GREAT! "See Dear, look how much that 16 foot pile of CDs saved me."
Quote from: Ken B on June 17, 2014, 08:44:40 AM
You guys are GREAT! "See Dear, look how much that 16 foot pile of CDs saved me."
It just takes a little practice, Ken. Well, that, and the ability to shake off a few blows to the head...
8)
Quote from: Mn Dave on June 17, 2014, 08:05:28 AM
Each day, I'm getting more comfortable with what I already have--I mean relatively.
Yeah, I am following your route too. It is a feeling that slows down the impulse purchases... ::)
Hmm, but the Ricercar label is interesting.... and if there is a sale at BRO.... hmmmm...
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 17, 2014, 09:32:29 AM
It just takes a little practice, Ken. Well, that, and the ability to shake off a few blows to the head...
8)
So one should wear a helmet when the mailman arrives..?
Quote from: Moonfish on June 17, 2014, 12:34:52 PM
So one should wear a helmet when the mailman arrives..?
I think Gurn meant, when the wife notices a particularly extravagent failure of restraint ...
My wife encourages me to purchase CDs.
I think she needs me to buy some CDs to justify or to feel less guilty about her far more expensive wardrobe outlay.
Wait . . . I saw on another forum last week . . . .
QuoteMy husband encourages me to go shopping.
I think he needs me to buy new shoes and outfits to justify or to feel less guilty about his far more expensive CD outlay . . . .
Quote from: Ken B on June 17, 2014, 12:55:20 PM
I think Gurn meant, when the wife notices a particularly extravagant failure of restraint ...
:D Yes, that. In a figurative sort of way, of course. Damn, those books hurt! :)
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 18, 2014, 06:58:02 AM
:D Yes, that. In a figurative sort of way, of course. Damn, those books hurt! :)
8)
"To the moon, Gurn, to the moon!"
I've been very un-compulsive lately, perhaps because I am in debt up to my ears after taking my family on a transcontinental vacation.
BUT: couldn't resist the deals at Amazon.de -- I broke down last night and ordered both the Green Beethoven Box and the Scott Ross Scarlatti box. This breaks two of my only rules: don't buy two boxes at once and don't buy anything I already have on my hard-drive (I actually have the Ross, and a good complete Beethoven (DG) in lossless form...) Oh, and I bought a baby Argerich box 3 days ago--but that was only 8 CDs, so kinda doesn't count as anything...
Quote from: Baklavaboy on July 18, 2014, 04:59:49 PM
I've been very un-compulsive lately, perhaps because I am in debt up to my ears after taking my family on a transcontinental vacation.
BUT: couldn't resist the deals at Amazon.de -- I broke down last night and ordered both the Green Beethoven Box and the Scott Ross Scarlatti box. This breaks two of my only rules: don't buy two boxes at once and don't buy anything I already have on my hard-drive (I actually have the Ross, and a good complete Beethoven (DG) in lossless form...) Oh, and I bought a baby Argerich box 3 days ago--but that was only 8 CDs, so kinda doesn't count as anything...
A billion here, a billion there, soon you're talking real money.
The Ross is a great set and you got a great price.
Quote from: Ken B on July 18, 2014, 07:04:40 PM
A billion here, a billion there, soon you're talking real money.
The Ross is a great set and you got a great price.
Yeah, you're right...I guess. Actually, another key rule is: if it's top-drawer and under $2 a disc, it's worth buying.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on July 18, 2014, 09:00:00 PM
Yeah, you're right...I guess. Actually, another key rule is: if it's top-drawer and under $2 a disc, it's worth buying.
Yes. I just got 78 superb discs from Abeille for 100 shipped. Too good to pass up, and kick myself for not buying later. I still regret not buyin the Sony Lenny box cheap.
We could save ourselves a lot of unnecessary trouble by merging this thread with the Super-Duper Bargain thread, don't you think? ;)
Quote from: springrite on July 19, 2014, 05:44:34 AM
We could save ourselves a lot of unnecessary trouble by merging this thread with the Super-Duper Bargain thread, don't you think? ;)
Actually, we kind of tried by starting the "box blather" thread, but soon after there was a dearth of boxes, and it kind of fell by the wayside...
Quote from: springrite on July 19, 2014, 05:44:34 AM
We could save ourselves a lot of unnecessary trouble by merging this thread with the Super-Duper Bargain thread, don't you think? ;)
What would be your professional opinion on this irresistible urge to
hunt hoard? 8)
Just a result of human evolution or a sublimation of other - unfulfilled - desires? ::)
Or are we just killling time in a pleasant way? :)
Q
Quote from: Que on July 20, 2014, 12:18:04 AM
What would be your professional opinion on this irresistible urge to hunt hoard? 8)
Just a result of human evolution or a sublimation of other - unfulfilled - desires? ::)
Or are we just killling time in a pleasant way? :)
Q
Better hoarding CDs than lots of other stuff one see people hoarding, including power, influence, land, etc.....
A quite basic human instinct unfortunately.
Quote from: Que on July 20, 2014, 12:18:04 AM
Or are we just killling time in a pleasant way? :)
Living our time in a pleasant way, I would say.
We are all in shortage of time, so there is no need for us to "kill" time.
157
This past week, 157.
Discs. 1.5.7.
SDCBT made me do it.
Only 160 bucks though.
Assuming my Bach Brats Box order holds up.
I got 172 this week, 164 of them after posting I am becoming un-compulsive lately ::)
About Q's question above, I don't think it's some knee-jerk psychological hoarding instinct--most of the time. I listen to music for most of my waking hours, and with great joy. I'm definitely not a "completist"--I only buy things I would really like to listen to, that I know is of the highest caliber, and is ridiculously cheap. The problem is that there is soooo much music out there right now that meets these criteria.
0
Z E R O
That is the number of discs I have bought the past two months! Don't worry - I'll jump off the wagon. I always do. :)
Quote from: Ken B on July 20, 2014, 07:14:11 PM
157
This past week, 157.
Discs. 1.5.7.
SDCBT made me do it.
Only 160 bucks though.
Assuming my Bach Brats Box order holds up.
Sigh. 97, after the cancellation. :'(
At least you can say you ordered less than a hundred.
I have ordered zero in the last week.
CDCDCD is strong in me just now. [Imagine being spoken in Yoda voice]
I just got the Ross Scarlatti and the big green Sony Beethoven box in the mail yesterday, after buying a 10 disk vivarte Baroque set. I'm playing them, and both are glorious, but this just makes me WANT MORE.
I ordered the Hantai 8 disk box from Amazon DE (15 Euros). I was going to couple it with the Horowitz original jacket (it's been in the basket for a while, at 99 Euros), but the price had just jumped by 40%. >:(
I have the Hogwood Haydn and Sony Wand boxes in my basket now (Am UK). They've been their for a long time, and I sort of have mixed feelings about both. I really want to add the Bream and complete Sony/RCA Abbado boxes, though. ??? ???
I love that Ross/Scarlatti box, too.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on July 30, 2014, 04:10:46 AM
CDCDCD is strong in me just now. [Imagine being spoken in Yoda voice]
I just got the Ross Scarlatti and the big green Sony Beethoven box in the mail yesterday, after buying a 10 disk vivarte Baroque set. I'm playing them, and both are glorious, but this just makes me WANT MORE.
I ordered the Hantai 8 disk box from Amazon DE (15 Euros). I was going to couple it with the Horowitz original jacket (it's been in the basket for a while, at 99 Euros), but the price had just jumped by 40%. >:(
I have the Hogwood Haydn and Sony Wand boxes in my basket now (Am UK). They've been their for a long time, and I sort of have mixed feelings about both. I really want to add the Bream and complete Sony/RCA Abbado boxes, though. ??? ???
How long, how long did I push that Ross on you Al? ::)
Hoggy Haydn is fabulous ...
I keep passing on the Wand. To me he's a good middle of the road conductor, not a great one, not a distinctive one, not one where I want to hear his take even if it might be crazy (Klemps). He lived long enough to get hyped by his record company is all.
Quote from: Ken B on July 30, 2014, 11:01:59 AM
How long, how long did I push that Ross on you Al? ::)
And I missed this? (Well, I miss a great deal, sure.)
QuoteHoggy Haydn is fabulous ...
+1
Quote from: karlhenning on July 30, 2014, 11:16:43 AM
And I missed this? (Well, I miss a great deal, sure.)
I nagged Al several times. I found this with a google:
Quote
--- Quote from: Ken B on February 20, 2014, 06:22:15 PM ---
Scott Ross Scarlatti $70 Amazon vendor
Yoohoo, Baklavaboy
--- End quote ---
:blank: <- this represents my lack of interest. However, there are a couple of real beauts that should tempt everyone [edit: these are from amazon.co.uk, so won't work from US Amazon, where they aren't offered yet]:
I did not doubt you, of course.
Actually, I have the Hogwood and a lot of Wand on my hard drive, which is connected to my stereo. Wanting them is pure CDCDCD. I'm starting to think it really is a pure chemical-physiological thing. I've read before about shopping and endorphin levels. My summer break is ending and my work-life pressure has ratcheted up a notch, and it can almost be graphed how my CDCDCD increases in proportion.
I have a media shelf for my collection. It has five rows. If I fill it up something has to go before I put new in. I like modest collections over completist collections.
Quote from: DavidW on July 31, 2014, 05:23:42 AM
I have a media shelf for my collection. It has five rows. If I fill it up something has to go before I put new in. I like modest collections over completist collections.
I put up more shelves. I'm actually going to hire a carpenter to make CD trays for me (30", cd-width boxes with 2" sides. 15 will hold everything I own, I think (I don't have any jewel-boxes.
I bought two new boxes today-- FHM French Baroque and the new Abbado big box--38Pounds from Amazon UK. Mwa-ha-ha >:D
Quote from: Ken B on July 21, 2014, 05:53:32 AM
Sigh. 97, after the cancellation. :'(
When I first read this and the previous post I thought "wow! there is someone that has fewer cds than I do!" and then I realized that you meant purchases for just a single week! ;D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 01, 2014, 02:20:09 AM
I put up more shelves. I'm actually going to hire a carpenter to make CD trays for me (30", cd-width boxes with 2" sides. 15 will hold everything I own, I think (I don't have any jewel-boxes.
I bought two new boxes today-- FHM French Baroque and the new Abbado big box--38Pounds from Amazon UK. Mwa-ha-ha >:D
Al,
I was worried about you there for a while, but I see that your natural compulsion has returned to cdcdcd levels! :) >:D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 01, 2014, 02:20:09 AM
I put up more shelves. I'm actually going to hire a carpenter to make CD trays for me (30", cd-width boxes with 2" sides. 15 will hold everything I own, I think (I don't have any jewel-boxes.
I bought two new boxes today-- FHM French Baroque and the new Abbado big box--38Pounds from Amazon UK. Mwa-ha-ha >:D
Interesting thought. I wonder how much such boxes run here. Probably more than the CDs!
Quote from: Moonfish on August 01, 2014, 07:30:53 AM
Al,
I was worried about you there for a while, but I see that your natural compulsion has returned to cdcdcd levels! :) >:D
Yeah...two boxes last week and three this week--I'm making up for lost time.
And Ken, a couple of pieces of thin ply would, a jig-saw, hammer, and nails and it would probably only be a boy-scout level DIY. Or so I'd guess--I wasn't a boy scout and have never done DIY. $:)
This guy makes us all look like amateurs:
(http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/08/10/magazine/10collector1/mag-10Collector-t_CA0-master675.jpg)
"Freitas is a wealthy businessman who, since he was a child, has been unable to stop buying records. "I've gone to therapy for 40 years to try to explain this to myself," he said."
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/10/magazine/the-brazilian-bus-magnate-whos-buying-up-all-the-worlds-vinyl-records.html
I read that! It's amazing. At one point in the article, a scout calls and asks if he's interested in a collection even though it contains 15,000 polka albums. Yes. He buys it sight unseen.
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 10, 2014, 02:34:39 PM
This guy makes us all look like amateurs:
(http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/08/10/magazine/10collector1/mag-10Collector-t_CA0-master675.jpg)
"Freitas is a wealthy businessman who, since he was a child, has been unable to stop buying records. "I've gone to therapy for 40 years to try to explain this to myself," he said."
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/10/magazine/the-brazilian-bus-magnate-whos-buying-up-all-the-worlds-vinyl-records.html
He needs the CDCDCD community! Group hug!! :laugh:
$$$You know, you wouldn't be so mad at me if you knew how many shekels I've mikva'd for the babi yar! oy vey!$$$
Quote from: snyprrr on August 10, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
shekels I've mikva'd for the babi yar! oy vey!$$$
Does this mean something saved money for your kids? Just curious.
It's raining cats and dogs here in Taiwan. This has been stopping me from swinging by the CD shop. My efforts to focus on Haydn are also helping a lot, too. I've been doing a ton of proofreading, however, which is a side-line money maker for me. I find it incredibly exhausting, but also lucrative. I do it on the computer, so it wears down my energy while filling my pockets, but I am just a click away from GMG and Amazon ??? ???. Dangerous. I used to do just a little side-teaching and proofing, and considered that my free "pocket cash". Now they often add up to more than my paycheck...
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 10, 2014, 06:25:31 PM
Does this mean something saved money for your kids? Just curious.
Shostakovich Symphony No. 13, 'Babi Yar' 8)
What is happening to me......... I already have enough Rachmaninov (The Ashkanazy complete piano music, loads of symphony recordings, the Bells, etc. etc.) so why have I just pre-ordered this?
[asin]B00KZ73VDG[/asin]
Oh yes I remember, perhaps I missed something?? A different interpretation. No that's not it I don't have the songs and a lot of miscallaneous chamber music?? Yes I think that's it.
Do I really need more Wagner? Well does Gurn 8) need more Haydn? Does Karl 8) need more Shostakovich/Prokofiev? Does 71 db 8) need more Elgar? Does Don 8) need more Bach Goldberg variations? Does Todd 8) need more Beethoven piano sonatas? Does Premont 8) need more Bach organ works? SO WHY, WHY WHY WHY IN HEAVENS NAME HAVE I JUST ORDERED THESE?:
[asin]B00980IA3M[/asin] and this [asin]B00159679S[/asin]
Now here's how I rationalized it: I don't have Die Feen and Das Leibesverbot and I'd like to hear Kleiber's Tristan, and I only have Levine's Ring on DVD. That made me feel better about the DG box. Now the Bayreuth box.......... I started by justifying to myself rather irrationally that I do NOT have a recording of The Flying Dutchman and Lohengrin FROM Bayreuth! I said to myself Wagner meant for his operas to be played at the opera house he built!!! Yes that's it! He meant for those operas to be played there! Reason then took over, albeit briefly....... actually Wagner only meant for Parsifal to be the ONLY opera he composed to be played there...but wait...... I said to myself I will PROBABLY never have the chance to go to Bayreuth in my entire life! I can always pretend I am at Bayreuth and play whichever Wagnerian piece I like as if I WERE in Bayreuth! YES THAT'S IT! MAKES PERFECT IRRATIONAL SENSE!!!
Between all of us here, I think the money I spent on these boxsets should go towards much needed intensive psychotherapy! This is most certainly CDCDCD!
marvin
PS: The problem with all this is that these boxes are cheap. They are nice to have, it gives me pleasure so why not? People pay for gym memberships for months on end and never go. That's waste! how is that for a RATIONAL argument?? ;)
No such thing as having enough Rakhmaninov 8)
Quote from: marvinbrown on August 18, 2014, 05:31:42 AM
Between all of us here, I think the money I spent on these boxsets should go towards much needed intensive psychotherapy! This is most certainly CDCDCD!
marvin
PS: The problem with all this is that these boxes are cheap. They are nice to have, it gives me pleasure so why not? People pay for gym memberships for months on end and never go. That's waste! how is that for a RATIONAL argument?? ;)
Two hours of psychotherapy would cost as much as the boxes! And therapy goes on and on and on and would eventually cost you 50 times more. You are getting some 100 hours of much more pleasure than any therapy would ever give you, and you can enjoy it in your own home :).
If you really develop strong doubts about the Rak, you have until September 23 to change your mind (Amazon lets you cancel orders, no questions asked--assuming they haven't mailed them yet).
Personally, I say "Live a little, Marvin! You deserve it. Nay, owe it to yourself". By the way, did you like the Bernstein box you got about 6 months ago? Volume II is available for pre-order from Am.UK for a really low price.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 18, 2014, 06:20:15 AM
Two hours of psychotherapy would cost as much as the boxes! And therapy goes on and on and on and would eventually cost you 50 times more. You are getting some 100 hours of much more pleasure than any therapy would ever give you, and you can enjoy it in your own home :).
If you really develop strong doubts about the Rak, you have until September 23 to change your mind (Amazon lets you cancel orders, no questions asked--assuming they haven't mailed them yet).
Personally, I say "Live a little, Marvin! You deserve it. Nay, owe it to yourself". By the way, did you like the Bernstein box you got about 6 months ago? Volume II is available for pre-order from Am.UK for a really low price.
You want the best rationalization for CD buying, ask Al I always say!
>:D
Quote from: Ken B on August 18, 2014, 06:34:28 AM
You want the best rationalization for CD buying, ask Al I always say!
>:D
I don't rationalize! Having good music makes me happy. And it turns out my wife is
proud of my music collection--and it makes her feel less guilty about all her bags and shoes.
I'm listening to the Buchbergers and other stuff from the big Brilliant Haydn box. What a wise decision that was!! And Brilliant has new renditions of the Mozart and Bach boxes....if Haydn is such a sensible purchase, am I wrong to neglect my other faves??
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 18, 2014, 06:20:15 AM
Two hours of psychotherapy would cost as much as the boxes! And therapy goes on and on and on and would eventually cost you 50 times more. You are getting some 100 hours of much more pleasure than any therapy would ever give you, and you can enjoy it in your own home :).
If you really develop strong doubts about the Rak, you have until September 23 to change your mind (Amazon lets you cancel orders, no questions asked--assuming they haven't mailed them yet).
Personally, I say "Live a little, Marvin! You deserve it. Nay, owe it to yourself". By the way, did you like the Bernstein box you got about 6 months ago? Volume II is available for pre-order from Am.UK for a really low price.
Thank you for the encouragement. :) Live a little I will. The Bernstein I have only dipped into a few times. So far I only had the opportunity to listen to the Haydn Paris/London symphonies in that boxset and some of the Tchaikovsky. The Haydn was a joy but I still have a very long way to go. I have so many boxsets that preceeded it that I am almost done listening to. There never seems to be enough time. >:(
Quote from: marvinbrown on August 18, 2014, 07:01:06 AM
Thank you for the encouragement. :) Live a little I will. The Bernstein I have only dipped into a few times. So far I only had the opportunity to listen to the Haydn Paris/London symphonies in that boxset and some of the Tchaikovsky. The Haydn was a joy but I still have a very long way to go. I have so many boxsets that preceeded it that I am almost done listening to. There never seems to be enough time. >:(
I understand.
Anyway, about CDCDCD... I recently read a book (Thinking Fast and Slow, by social-research scientist named Kahneman). The main focus of the book is dumb things humans do because of common errors in our thinking processes. He points out that buying an expensive car doesn't bring us pleasure when we drive it (we just think about driving, or where we are going, or whatever). It only brings us pleasure when we actually
think about the car--which is probably pretty infrequently after we've had it for a while. I was thinking that the car might cost 30, 40, 60K, and take years to pay off, when a cheaper one would serve all the same functions, and probably just as well (unless you are a racer). A box of 50 cds costs about a $100, and will almost certainly give 50 hours of real pleasure--maybe many times that if you play it repeatedly.
Anyway, I love Bernstein's Haydn,too. His Brahms is fantastic, IMO, and really just about everything in there. :D Enjoy. We only live once.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 18, 2014, 06:41:34 AM
I don't rationalize! Having good music makes me happy. And it turns out my wife is proud of my music collection--and it makes her feel less guilty about all her bags and shoes.
Rationalization-by-proxy. Brilliant!
>:D :laugh:
Quote from: marvinbrown on August 18, 2014, 05:31:42 AM
[asin]B00KZ73VDG[/asin]
Well does Gurn 8) need more Haydn? .....
Unfortunately, there
isn't more Haydn... :'(
However, I might very well need more Rakhmaninov, so thanks for the pointer!
Of course, Marvin, you are a lost soul, as are we all on this Ship of Tools. Best thing is to not worry too much about it. We have a few Pied Pipers here already, not sure if it is better to lead or to follow when it comes to this cliff-side path... :o
8)
CDCDCD "Bug Chasers"
So, I haven't seen this happen, so, maybe no one has this virulently. WHAT IF?- what if you just bought CDs you DIDN'T WANT, didn't even have a desire, but just because someone "mentioned" it you went out and spent more than you could on something you couldn't care less about?
Or what is you decided to just buy what you wanted- BUT SOUGHT OUT THE MOST EXPENSIVE OUTLET??
I mean, everyone here still seems to be buying stuff they WANT.
GO CRAZZZY- buy tons of expensive Boxes that you don't even want- then put them in a trash compactor and watch them be destroyed! C'mon- "Fight Club" this shit!! Do some real, yo!!
We're music lovers and art collectors. It's quite a jump to nihilists and auto-deconstructionists, even for you, Snyprr
I certainly don't see myself as a pied-piper. I'm assuming people here aren't dipping into their children's medical fund to buy CDs.
I used to feel guilty about spending a lot of money on music, but I got over it. My best friend drinks a $20 bottle of wine every night. That's what I spent on the 10 disk DHM Kuijken edition. He wakes up with a headache and I listen to fantastic music all day...
One of my older brother's extra money all went up his nose. Another has a five bedroom house, where he lives alone with his wife.
We all choose where we spend our disposable income.
That said, I just read an NPR article about CD shelf life. A little scary ???
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 18, 2014, 04:59:55 PM
I used to feel guilty about spending a lot of money on music, but I got over it. My best friend drinks a $20 bottle of wine every night....
I used to smoke really
good cigars, then argue with my wife about my spending on CD's and books. So I quit smoking cigars, and spend the same money on CD's and books; now, no arguing, no 'up in smoke' regrets. When you aren't spending $300+ on cigars every month, your music buying habits can begin to look damned reasonable by comparison. 0:)
8)
That's what I said to friends making comments on my - in their eyes enormeous - CD collection: "I spend on average a hundred euros or so a month, most hobbies cost more than that! " :)
And yes, one of then has a sailing boat, the other an expersive car, even clubbing each weekend or being a member of a tennis club costs more than that.... 8)
Q
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on August 18, 2014, 05:05:50 PM
I used to smoke really good cigars, then argue with my wife about my spending on CD's and books. So I quit smoking cigars, and spend the same money on CD's and books; now, no arguing, no 'up in smoke' regrets. When you aren't spending $300+ on cigars every month, your music buying habits can begin to look damned reasonable by comparison. 0:)
8)
But that (giving up cigars) may save you tons of money in health care and quality of living, thus (perhaps) giving you much longer to enjoy the cds!
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 18, 2014, 04:59:55 PM
My best friend drinks a $20 bottle of wine every night. That's what I spent on the 10 disk DHM Kuijken edition. He wakes up with a headache and I listen to fantastic music all day...
I do both (not every day though). Music and alcohol in moderation is a fantastic combination!
Quote from: The new erato on August 18, 2014, 11:36:30 PM
I do both (not every day though). Music and alcohol in moderation is a fantastic combination!
absolutely!! But I buy a 1.75 Liter of good vodka about once a month and have a jigger or two every night. Here in Taiwan I can buy fresh squeezed orange and lemon juice on the side of the road for about 1USD per 8 oz. bottle--for fresh, delicious, and healthy mixing 8).
I'm scared to death to start drinking wine ??? That's my music money!! If I am going to have a compulsive spending disorder, I want it to be for inexpensive, high quality, historically meaningful art-- CDs ;D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 18, 2014, 04:59:55 PM
[...] One of my older brother's extra money all went up his nose.
You should have saved him the time and money by telling him about Clocks and Clouds! A comment from YouTube:
"Free hallucinations without the DEA knocking on your door!"
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on August 18, 2014, 05:05:50 PM
I used to smoke really good cigars, then argue with my wife about my spending on CD's and books. So I quit smoking cigars, and spend the same money on CD's and books; now, no arguing, no 'up in smoke' regrets. When you aren't spending $300+ on cigars every month, your music buying habits can begin to look damned reasonable by comparison. 0:)
8)
Hm, perhaps I'll temporarily adopt cigars as a habit, to pave the way . . . .
Quote from: mc ukrneal on August 18, 2014, 10:48:30 PM
But that (giving up cigars) may save you tons of money in health care and quality of living, thus (perhaps) giving you much longer to enjoy the cds!
Absolutely; I'm counting on it! :D
One can't simply discount the outright enjoyment of a fine cigar, but all things in their place...
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on August 19, 2014, 04:24:35 AM
Absolutely; I'm counting on it! :D
One can't simply discount the outright enjoyment of a fine cigar, but all things in their place...
8)
Do I Need to Bring Up the Cannabis Consumption Amongst Classical Fans? (everyone's eyes get big)
I THOUGHT there was something funny smelling coming from this Thread?!?!
You guys ::)
such heathen
(coke + Classical = JustSayNo!)
(ayauasca + Ligeti = Different Story!)
(Milwaukee's Best Ice + Classical = "Classic Rock" + blazing hangover)
(Glenmorangie + Classical = Different Story)
Go for it Al!
Ah, my good angels, always encouraging me to pursue a life of art appreciation. As always, my deepest thanks. My birthday is coming up next week. I sometimes treat myself a little. I visited a couple of camera shops checking out lenses. The one I have the most interest in is about $1800. Sadly, quite a ways out of my range. I feel mildly deprived, but know a bit of music could magically salve the pangs of my disappointment, while only doing light and transitory harm to my wallet.
Thanks for talking this through with me. Your patience, understanding, and wisdom have been, as on so many other similar occasions, of great assistance in helping me satisfactorily reach this highly gratifying conclusion.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on September 27, 2014, 05:48:20 PM
Ah, my good angels, always encouraging me to pursue a life of art appreciation. As always, my deepest thanks. My birthday is coming up next week. I sometimes treat myself a little. I visited a couple of camera shops checking out lenses. The one I have the most interest in is about $1800. Sadly, quite a ways out of my range. I feel mildly deprived, but know a bit of music could magically salve the pangs of my disappointment, while only doing light and transitory harm to my wallet.
Thanks for talking this through with me. Your patience, understanding, and wisdom have been, as on so many other similar occasions, of great assistance in helping me satisfactorily reach this highly gratifying conclusion.
I always say,
the best advice is the advice you can predict.
I tried - I really, really tried, but resistance was futile. I had to have them. ALL OF THEM......!!!!!
Help!!!!
Maria Callas - Remastered (The Complete Studio Recordings 1949-1969)
from Amazon.fr
I humbly admit that I am a Callas acolyte.... 0:)
http://www.amazon.fr/Int%C3%A9grale-Remasterise-2014-Coffret-CD-Rom/dp/B00KN15P56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411934892&sr=8-1&keywords=callas (http://www.amazon.fr/Int%C3%A9grale-Remasterise-2014-Coffret-CD-Rom/dp/B00KN15P56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411934892&sr=8-1&keywords=callas)
[asin] B00KN15P56[/asin]
Quote from: Moonfish on September 28, 2014, 12:13:01 PM
I tried - I really, really tried, but resistance was futile. I had to have them. ALL OF THEM......!!!!!
Help!!!!
Maria Callas - Remastered (The Complete Studio Recordings 1949-1969)
from Amazon.fr
I humbly admit that I am a Callas acolyte.... 0:)
http://www.amazon.fr/Int%C3%A9grale-Remasterise-2014-Coffret-CD-Rom/dp/B00KN15P56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411934892&sr=8-1&keywords=callas (http://www.amazon.fr/Int%C3%A9grale-Remasterise-2014-Coffret-CD-Rom/dp/B00KN15P56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411934892&sr=8-1&keywords=callas)
[asin] B00KN15P56[/asin]
Oh dear. This is serious. All of it? Oh dear.
You will soon be feeling the effects of wide vibrato. Not bad in itself but an excess unbalances the humors. The only way to restore balance is to apply large doses of narrow vibrato. I recommend Emma Kirkby. All of it. All, all, all.
>:D :laugh:
Quote from: Moonfish on September 28, 2014, 12:13:01 PM
I tried - I really, really tried, but resistance was futile. I had to have them. ALL OF THEM......!!!!!
Help!!!!
Maria Callas - Remastered (The Complete Studio Recordings 1949-1969)
from Amazon.fr
I humbly admit that I am a Callas acolyte.... 0:)
http://www.amazon.fr/Int%C3%A9grale-Remasterise-2014-Coffret-CD-Rom/dp/B00KN15P56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411934892&sr=8-1&keywords=callas (http://www.amazon.fr/Int%C3%A9grale-Remasterise-2014-Coffret-CD-Rom/dp/B00KN15P56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411934892&sr=8-1&keywords=callas)
[asin] B00KN15P56[/asin]
Wow. That's an impressive purchase. Original jackets and remastering--I understand the pull.
For my part, I actually went to the music store to buy a fat box...and then didn't. I don't know what's come over me. Probably a temporary aberration. My birthday is next week. That should get me back on my feet again.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on September 28, 2014, 07:52:53 PM
Wow. That's an impressive purchase. Original jackets and remastering--I understand the pull.
For my part, I actually went to the music store to buy a fat box...and then didn't. I don't know what's come over me. Probably a temporary aberration. My birthday is next week. That should get me back on my feet again.
I was helpless in my addiction to Callas! :'( :'(
But I suspect I will enjoy these recordings very much indeed!
Birthdays will do it! You deserve a special gift from yourself! >:D >:D >:D
Quote from: Moonfish on September 28, 2014, 08:24:09 PM
I was helpless in my addiction to Callas! :'( :'(
But I suspect I will enjoy these recordings very much indeed!
Birthdays will do it! You deserve a special gift from yourself! >:D >:D >:D
tsk tsk ::)
"One Box, One Problem. No Box, No Problem"
Stalin
Please keep us updated on your recovery. Here at CDCDCD we can only offer you a life free from the active addiction of CDCDCD- you having to stop "using" before you can get better. If you relapse, we have a support network for you. :-X
At least with CDCDCD you wouldn't normally black out behind the wheel and kill innocent children,... the worst it gets here is a) money problems, b) guilty conscience, and most importantly for many, c) angry wife!!
If your not married and have CDCDCD, don't worry, you're probably going to always be alone, so,... go for it?!?!... errrr....
btw- don't scratch the raw part!!
Quote from: snyprrr on September 29, 2014, 07:30:10 AM
If your not married and have CDCDCD, don't worry, you're probably going to always be alone, so,... go for it?!?!... errrr....
Not nice, but I did a true LOL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: snyprrr on September 29, 2014, 07:30:10 AM
If your not married and have CDCDCD, don't worry, you're probably going to always be alone, so,... go for it?!?!... errrr....
I found a supportive wife so eat your heart out! Haha!
Quote from: springrite on September 29, 2014, 07:46:27 AM
I found a supportive wife so eat your heart out! Haha!
Springrite, congrats on post 5000!
Quote from: Baklavaboy on September 29, 2014, 07:51:53 AM
Springrite, congrats on post 5000!
Since I finally have more posts than CDs, I think I no longer can be labeled a CDCDCD.
Quote from: springrite on September 29, 2014, 07:54:03 AM
Since I finally have more posts than CDs, I think I no longer can be labeled a CDCDCD.
Better get to shopping, young man. If you're worried about the cost, borrow one of the Mrs.' credit cards ;D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on September 29, 2014, 07:55:47 AM
Better get to shopping, young man. If you're worried about the cost, borrow one of the Mrs.' credit cards ;D
I have between 300 to 400, I think, CDs I purchased shipped to a friend in LA. I will pick them up in two days. I have always been shopping. But I can no longer hide he evidence.
Quote from: springrite on September 29, 2014, 07:57:53 AM
I have between 300 to 400, I think, CDs I purchased shipped to a friend in LA. I will pick them up in two days. I have always been shopping. But I can no longer hide he evidence.
Ah, I remember now. You buy them for $5 a piece or so from the place with the funny abbreviation (BRO?). I actually didn't know who you were since you changed your avatar.
Quote from: springrite on September 29, 2014, 07:46:27 AM
I found a supportive wife so eat your heart out! Haha!
Mr. Solutions!! ;)
I loosely say that I have never even "met" a woman with any musical inclinations of any kind whatsoever- or movie lover- maybe ex-wife was a bit artsy, but that didn't translate into much commonality.
The one from a few weeks ago- the Karaoke Girl- really seemed to make an impression that at least we liked (and she was just as anal as I was) the same cheezy '70s music. YES, THAT'S IT- but that, apparently, was enough---
oh, and I had Shosty SQ No.15 in the car when I drove her home- she liked the Borodin's 14 minute opener- obviously I had to keep repeating it so as not to break the mood, lolz- oy vey- the hoops one has to go through----
I mentioned her boyfriend showed up at the Karaoke the other night?
Quote from: Baklavaboy on September 29, 2014, 07:44:54 AM
Not nice, but I did a true LOL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
it's :'(not :'(funny :'(
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
SHE: Do you like football?
ME: Yes dear
SHE: Do you like 'True Blood'?
ME: Yes dear
SHE: Do you like Lorde?
ME: Yes dear
SHE:
why won't I just stop??
As i have said before (somewhere): when some of the greatest art in the history of mankind is made available to us at almost a nominal sum (think of how much it costs to hire a 100 musicians, a hall, a recording team, and then do all the post production and packaging--not to mention the inspiration of a great conductor and composer) and we can have the fruit of all of that labor for around $2 (as one disc in a box purchase, anyway), to notmake such a purchase is in most ways more reprehensible than making it. However, when seeing things from this angle, there can be a point where one's art appreciation could be considered excessive. I have probably reached that point.
With some regret (leavened with relief), I have decided to slow things down. I am going to budget myself for the next 365 days. I have set a dollar limit on how much I can spend in that time. I have 3 boxes either on order or in the mail now, and I will subtract those from the total. I will stay within that limit. It's a big day :-\
In the future, I would probably be wise to stay away from GMG as much as possible ??? (although Ken and Brian have done a good job of balancing GMG with restraint).
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 26, 2014, 06:14:49 PM
As i have said before (somewhere): when some of the greatest art in the history of mankind is made available to us at almost a nominal sum (think of how much it costs to hire a 100 musicians, a hall, a recording team, and then do all the post production and packaging--not to mention the inspiration of a great conductor and composer) and we can have the fruit of all of that labor for around $2 (as one disc in a box purchase, anyway), to notmake such a purchase is in most ways more reprehensible than making it. However, when seeing things from this angle, there can be a point where one's art appreciation could be considered excessive. I have probably reached that point.
With some regret (leavened with relief), I have decided to slow things down. I am going to budget myself for the next 365 days. I have set a dollar limit on how much I can spend in that time. I have 3 boxes either on order or in the mail now, and I will subtract those from the total. I will stay within that limit. It's a big day :-\
In the future, I would probably be wise to stay away from GMG as much as possible ??? (although Ken and Brian have done a good job of balancing GMG with restraint).
I had bought zero cds in roughly the last six months prior to last week when I got an Offenbach disc and a ballet. But that is it. For the whole year, I'd guess $150-200, because I did order from Berkshire. So it can be done. One way I can draw things out is by ripping them slowly. I typically don't listen to them until I rip them - this may be a useful tactic for you (or not).
Quote from: mc ukrneal on October 26, 2014, 06:21:15 PM
I had bought zero cds in roughly the last six months prior to last week when I got an Offenbach disc and a ballet. But that is it. For the whole year, I'd guess $150-200, because I did order from Berkshire. So it can be done. One way I can draw things out is by ripping them slowly. I typically don't listen to them until I rip them - this may be a useful tactic for you (or not).
mc--thanks for your interest and advice. Actually, I don't need to slow down the rate at which I play my new cds--I literally could not play all of the ones I haven't heard in the next year. My problem is that there is so much first rate stuff out there, and it is so worth having and worth listening to, that I want to own and know it all, which just isn't practical considering the limited number of years in our lives.
Also, illogically, I prefer playing my CDs, even when I have them on my hard drive. I know they don't sound better, but I take them more seriously if I actually take them out of the slip and put them on than if I listen from the computer. In fact, when I play them from a hard drive, I often can't even make it through a CD. I tend to think, "well, that's good, but it's time to move on to something else" and jump to another artist or genre, or start comparing the first performer with another playing the same material.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 26, 2014, 06:14:49 PM
As i have said before (somewhere): when some of the greatest art in the history of mankind is made available to us at almost a nominal sum (think of how much it costs to hire a 100 musicians, a hall, a recording team, and then do all the post production and packaging--not to mention the inspiration of a great conductor and composer) and we can have the fruit of all of that labor for around $2 (as one disc in a box purchase, anyway), to notmake such a purchase is in most ways more reprehensible than making it. However, when seeing things from this angle, there can be a point where one's art appreciation could be considered excessive. I have probably reached that point.
With some regret (leavened with relief), I have decided to slow things down. I am going to budget myself for the next 365 days. I have set a dollar limit on how much I can spend in that time. I have 3 boxes either on order or in the mail now, and I will subtract those from the total. I will stay within that limit. It's a big day :-\
In the future, I would probably be wise to stay away from GMG as much as possible ??? (although Ken and Brian have done a good job of balancing GMG with restraint).
Don't even think of leaving us. Where else can you discuss that great art, for FREE, with so many knowledgeable enthusiasts? And me?
Quote from: Ken B on October 26, 2014, 07:37:57 PM
Don't even think of leaving us. Where else can you discuss that great art, for FREE, with so many knowledgeable enthusiasts? And me?
Yeah...This is kinda sorta true. However, look at some threads and see what proportion is actually a meaningful "discussion". There is some great stuff, but one quality book (e.g. Donald Francis Tovey's "The Main Stream and Other Essays") probably has more, deeper, richer, and more substantive ruminations on the history and making of this music than the whole web-site put together. However, the social part of this is true. You guys are the only people I have to interact with concerning C.M. Pretty important. Still, GMG is mostly a bad influence...And You!! >:(... ;) :) ;D
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 26, 2014, 06:14:49 PM
As i have said before (somewhere): when some of the greatest art in the history of mankind is made available to us at almost a nominal sum (think of how much it costs to hire a 100 musicians, a hall, a recording team, and then do all the post production and packaging--not to mention the inspiration of a great conductor and composer) and we can have the fruit of all of that labor for around $2 (as one disc in a box purchase, anyway), to notmake such a purchase is in most ways more reprehensible than making it. However, when seeing things from this angle, there can be a point where one's art appreciation could be considered excessive. I have probably reached that point.
With some regret (leavened with relief), I have decided to slow things down. I am going to budget myself for the next 365 days. I have set a dollar limit on how much I can spend in that time. I have 3 boxes either on order or in the mail now, and I will subtract those from the total. I will stay within that limit. It's a big day :-\
In the future, I would probably be wise to stay away from GMG as much as possible ??? (although Ken and Brian have done a good job of balancing GMG with restraint).
I know what you mean Al! I am at a similar point when I realize that I just should hunker down and focus on different listening projects. There are plenty of ways of focusing on the music we have available in our collections without expanding it in the cdcdcd fashion. The times when I keep listening to a specific recording over and over I often sense how important it is to do just that as it allows one to appreciate the music in a new way. In a nutshell one can spend weeks with just one recording. We just happen to live in a time when recordings are so easily accessible and very affordable. Perhaps a good strategy is to set a budget (like Brian did) and only buy music when it is an amazing deal (e.g. the Wagner box you just received). The rest of the time can be spent on listening, reading, and discussing/posting within a musical journey. I think GMG is a great place for finding information and advice within a sphere of passion and enthusiasm for music. I certainly have enough cds in my house to sustain my listening habits for at least a century. 0:)
I agree with the other folks. Part of my GMG attachment is, I know which threads to avoid if I am in a No Buying Things budget period. It's hard, certainly, a temptation, but I try to never click "Purchases Today" or "Recordings You Are Considering." Instead, it's a great chance to get more involved in composers threads, learning more about them, or general discussion of philosophy issues (like the current awesome thread about unfinished music), or everything in the Diner.
Oh, and how could I forget?! The "What are you listening to?" thread is gold no matter your buying habits. Just ignore other people's posts... ;D ;D
Quote from: Brian on October 27, 2014, 04:58:19 AM
I agree with the other folks. Part of my GMG attachment is, I know which threads to avoid if I am in a No Buying Things budget period. It's hard, certainly, a temptation, but I try to never click "Purchases Today" or "Recordings You Are Considering." Instead, it's a great chance to get more involved in composers threads, learning more about them, or general discussion of philosophy issues (like the current awesome thread about unfinished music), or everything in the Diner.
Actually, the composer threads are the MOST dangerous IMO. It seems like the main point of the threads is to talk about an unbelievable "can't miss" or "mandatory" reading that I immediately feel compelled to get a hold of.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 27, 2014, 06:11:47 AM
Actually, the composer threads are the MOST dangerous IMO. It seems like the main point of the threads is to talk about an unbelievable "can't miss" or "mandatory" reading that I immediately feel compelled to get a hold of.
Get a hold of yourself, man!!
You will be just as cool/un-cool BEFORE you Buy as after- no Purchase will ever make you a better person. No Purchase will ever make one "happy"- very soon you'll be right back where you were.
At least try to hate SOMETHING (Minimalism?) so that you know there's at least one area that you can point to and say, Not Interested!
Yes, you need to hate more.
Quote from: snyprrr on October 27, 2014, 07:22:25 AM
Get a hold of yourself, man!!
You will be just as cool/un-cool BEFORE you Buy as after- no Purchase will ever make you a better person. No Purchase will ever make one "happy"- very soon you'll be right back where you were.
At least try to hate SOMETHING (Minimalism?) so that you know there's at least one area that you can point to and say, Not Interested!
Yes, you need to hate more.
Snyprr, hopefully no one is deluded enough to buy classical music to be considered "cool". That would be like joining the high school chess club because you think it will help you get dates with cheerleaders.
By the way, my purchases generally do make me happy. I certainly don't regret any (well, the complete Britten, but that was just a mistake). I'm certain they haven't made me a better person--except to the degree that being happy makes us "better" (or more likely to be good).
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 27, 2014, 07:28:13 AM
Snyprr, hopefully no one is deluded enough to buy classical music to be considered "cool". That would be like joining the high school chess club because you think it will help you get dates with cheerleaders.
By the way, my purchases generally do make me happy. I certainly don't regret any (well, the complete Britten, but that was just a mistake). I'm certain they haven't made me a better person--except to the degree that being happy makes us "better" (or more likely to be good).
I just don't see you as having a problem... yet. You're fine, buy some CDs. Dr. snyprrrr says, Go For IT!
At least you can SEE your mistakes- great progress there!! Now, if you could just sell that which you don't want, you'll be twice as happy!!
btw- you don't know HOW cool Xenakis makes me- it's just that I forget that when in normal circumstances!! Yes, no, we're discussing in Greg's Thread that Classical Music doesn't make you cool "that" way, haha!!
rah rah rah sis boom bah!!
Quote from: snyprrr on October 27, 2014, 08:01:23 AM
I just don't see you as having a problem... yet. You're fine, buy some CDs. Dr. snyprrrr says, Go For IT!
Thanks, Doc :)
I don't think I have a problem, exactly, either, but I do have a wife and kids and feel selfish devoting this much income to something only I enjoy. I'm happy I announced my new plan here. It makes it much more likely that I will stick with it. I can still even spend $12.40 a week on cds 8)
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 27, 2014, 08:55:42 AM
Thanks, Doc :)
I do have a wife and kids
ahhhhh, there's the problem!!!! don't let them get between you and YOURS!! You Deserve It!! IT'S YOUR RIGHT!!! IT'S YOUR DUTY TO SHOP!!!
:)
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Is this thread moribund? I guess that's good news. Happy to say that my resolution seems to be sticking. I have very weak willpower, in general, but for some reason I sometimes just reach a critical point and a flip switches and it's like the decision has been made for me. Seems that way with buying CDs.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on November 12, 2014, 06:13:59 PM
Is this thread moribund? I guess that's good news. Happy to say that my resolution seems to be sticking. I have very weak willpower, in general, but for some reason I sometimes just reach a critical point and a flip switches and it's like the decision has been made for me. Seems that way with buying CDs.
Just don't give up on listening to them!
Quote from: Ken B on November 12, 2014, 06:18:14 PM
Just don't give up on listening to them!
Oh no, that is constant. When I am in the house, and I usually am (I'm a teacher, and I use my home office instead of my school office), music is playing. I have another stereo next to my bed. The thing is, I have, literally, 15
boxes I have played little or nothing from. It's insane.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on November 12, 2014, 06:53:49 PM
Oh no, that is constant. When I am in the house, and I usually am (I'm a teacher, and I use my home office instead of my school office), music is playing. I have another stereo next to my bed. The thing is, I have, literally, 15 boxes I have played little or nothing from. It's insane.
I know. But I am not passing up on the second DHM box!
Quote from: Ken B on November 12, 2014, 07:02:45 PM
I know. But I am not passing up on the second DHM box!
Me either. I had that preordered before I took the vow (although i still subtracted it and the lenny and Labyrinth boxes--as well as a set of Naive label stuff from importCD-- from my CD allowance, hence the weird resulting weekly ceiling).
Quote from: Baklavaboy on November 12, 2014, 06:13:59 PM
Is this thread moribund? I guess that's good news. Happy to say that my resolution seems to be sticking. I have very weak willpower, in general, but for some reason I sometimes just reach a critical point and a flip switches and it's like the decision has been made for me. Seems that way with buying CDs.
That's right, you drink yourself sober!
I feel like I'm facing 'The End of Collecting', because I'm not going to be just getting stuff because I have "issues". I mean, THE NEW does usually always seem welcome, haha, no?- but, that-which-is-locked-up-is-locked-up, so, what?, am I just going to buy duplicates? (that seems some people's strategy, oy!)
Yeah, I can see the duplicate marsh approaching. No wonder people start to listen to composers which are not "mainstream". However, it seems that some of us like numerous versions of certain pieces. :P
Quote from: Moonfish on November 12, 2014, 09:04:38 PM
Yeah, I can see the duplicate marsh approaching. No wonder people start to listen to composers which are not "mainstream". However, it seems that some of us like numerous versions of certain pieces. :P
my step-father would aaaalways get the saaaame thing at the restaurant every time. surely all old brits and their acolytes!!!
It's funny, though, CDCDCD seems to have a high percentage of recoveries, unlike the other more life threatening addictions- this one gives so much joy that you may actually start to enjoy what you have, oh, it brings a tear to my eye! You're all cured. You're all cured!!
YOU"RE ALL CURED!!
YOU"RE ALL CURED!!
and we have you to thank, snyprr. You built the clinic where we were all successfully treated.
Help! I am having a relapse every five minutes!!!! :-X
Quote from: Moonfish on November 12, 2014, 11:52:56 PM
Help! I am having a relapse every five minutes!!!! :-X
Relapse? I didn't know you had ever really (that is,
really) wanted to stop. That's probably a primary requirement, along with deciding you really should stop (i.e. really have a compulsive disorder). I'm not sure, but I kinda sorta don't think either of these apply to you, Moonie.
Quote from: Baklavaboy on November 13, 2014, 12:41:01 AM
Relapse? I didn't know you had ever really (that is, really) wanted to stop. That's probably a primary requirement, along with deciding you really should stop (i.e. really have a compulsive disorder). I'm not sure, but I kinda sorta don't think either of these apply to you, Moonie.
It only occurs when I realize that I am out of shelf space. Then I enter a state of denial and keep building towers!!! >:D >:D
Moving can induce reflection and leading not to a cure, but to some moderation. When I moved last year I fortunately found a person I could sell about 200 discs (doubles and stuff I wanted to get rid of) to. But this was only about one big box out of 20-25... and of course I kept buying after the move, although with some restraint.... for a while...
Get a grip, dudes.
I just don't seem to care anymore :(
Do It Till You're Satisfied, Then Stop
Quote from: snyprrr on January 31, 2015, 07:09:47 AM
I just don't seem to care anymore :(
Do It Till You're Satisfied, Then Stop
That is the most effective way to stop. ;)
Well my CDCDCD has gone from a moderate condition to a full blown one............
2 weeks ago I bought on ebay, a used (but in excellent condition) the original 1990-1991 release of the COMPLETE Mozart edition on Philips! 45 volumes, 180 CDS, 45 booklets with each volumes and one main 200+ page booklet to accompany the collection!
I BEGGED!, I PLEADED!, I STRETCHED my budget (like I was going to have anybody else come in and snatch it from me!!!! OVER MY DEAD BODY!!!) and voila! I secured the purchase of this TITANIC collection!
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My significant other stared in disbelief as 2 heavy (10 Kgs) boxes arrived at our doorstep! Before she could say anything I told her that I got a good deal on them, I was going to say that she spends more on shoes than I did here, but I instantly realized the endless trouble saying that was going to get me into and just kept quiet. She just stared in disbelief.............
OH yes I am far from being cured.........
marvin
Quote from: marvinbrown on February 02, 2015, 06:31:10 AM
Well my CDCDCD has gone from a moderate condition to a full blown one............
2 weeks ago I bought on ebay, a used (but in excellent condition) the original 1990-1991 release of the COMPLETE Mozart edition on Philips! 45 volumes, 180 CDS, 45 booklets with each volumes and one main 200+ page booklet to accompany the collection!
I BEGGED!, I PLEADED!, I STRETCHED my budget (like I was going to have anybody else come in and snatch it from me!!!! OVER MY DEAD BODY!!!) and voila! I secured the purchase of this TITANIC collection!
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61bC2CzKOSL._SL256_.jpg) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/10/CmpltMztEd.jpg) (http://www.popsike.com/pix/20110615/200620171048.jpg)
My significant other stared in disbelief as 2 heavy (10 Kgs) boxes arrived at our doorstep! Before she could say anything I told her that I got a good deal on them, I was going to say that she spends more on shoes than I did here, but I instantly realized the endless trouble saying that was going to get me into and just kept quiet. She just stared in disbelief.............
OH yes I am far from being cured.........
marvin
Pretty cool that you got 45 booklets in each volume... ;) ;) ;)
Sounds like you are having fun with that. May I ask how much that wonderful Mozart release set you back in your CDCDCD relapse? It seems like it is going for thousands of dollars....
Quote from: Moonfish on February 02, 2015, 06:51:02 AM
Pretty cool that you got 45 booklets in each volume... ;) ;) ;)
Sounds like you are having fun with that. May I ask how much that wonderful Mozart release set you back in your CDCDCD relapse? It seems like it is going for thousands of dollars....
Thousands of dollars!! No where near that. Let's just say it cost me a few hundred pounds instead...... ;)
Quote from: marvinbrown on February 02, 2015, 06:54:00 AM
Thousands of dollars!! No where near that. Let's just say it cost me a few hundred pounds instead...... ;)
No wonder you jumped at the opportunity. A stellar deal! Decades of enjoyment coming up! 8)
"explaining it to the gf"
Just wow her with flow charts and diagrams about how much money you SAVED HER!!!!!! Once you see her eyes glaze over you have WON!!! Maybe you should buy her a little sumptin sumptin, eh? nudge nudge wink wink
Quote from: snyprrr on February 02, 2015, 06:57:05 AM
"explaining it to the gf"
Just wow her with flow charts and diagrams about how much money you SAVED HER!!!!!! Once you see her eyes glaze over you have WON!!! Maybe you should buy her a little sumptin sumptin, eh? nudge nudge wink wink
Yeah! Like Liszt's complete piano works!!!! :) ::) :P
Quote from: marvinbrown on February 02, 2015, 06:31:10 AM
Well my CDCDCD has gone from a moderate condition to a full blown one............
2 weeks ago I bought on ebay, a used (but in excellent condition) the original 1990-1991 release of the COMPLETE Mozart edition on Philips! 45 volumes, 180 CDS, 45 booklets with each volumes and one main 200+ page booklet to accompany the collection!
I BEGGED!, I PLEADED!, I STRETCHED my budget (like I was going to have anybody else come in and snatch it from me!!!! OVER MY DEAD BODY!!!) and voila! I secured the purchase of this TITANIC collection!
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61bC2CzKOSL._SL256_.jpg) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/10/CmpltMztEd.jpg) (http://www.popsike.com/pix/20110615/200620171048.jpg)
My significant other stared in disbelief as 2 heavy (10 Kgs) boxes arrived at our doorstep! Before she could say anything I told her that I got a good deal on them, I was going to say that she spends more on shoes than I did here, but I instantly realized the endless trouble saying that was going to get me into and just kept quiet. She just stared in disbelief.............
OH yes I am far from being cured.........
marvin
I'm not a Mozart fan by any stretch of the imagination BUT I think I could become one with that massive collection of boxes. :) Great find, Marvin.
???
Quote from: Moonfish on February 02, 2015, 06:55:32 AM
No wonder you jumped at the opportunity. A stellar deal! Decades of enjoyment coming up! 8)
I believe the Owner was in need to sell. Which helped me to negotiate. It was still a substantial sum to pay. I calculated if I were going to buy it used from amazon.co.uk the whole collection would cost £820 delivered and that is if I can find all the volumes. When we started talking between the £300-£500 range I said to myself grab it now. I might never get the chance again.
The collection is wonderful, each volume comes with a booklet sorry not 45 booklets, the translated libretti for the operas and vocal works. What can I say CDCDCD got the better of me.
Now with regards to the Liszt complete piano works....wait a few years I believe you will see that boxset drop in price. Whereas the Mozart Phillips release has long gone OOP!
What a shame.....classical music is dying we are in the minority folks....
marvin
Quote from: Moonfish on February 02, 2015, 06:58:21 AM
Yeah! Like Liszt's complete piano works!!!! :) ::) :P
YESSSS, EXCELLENT!!
delicious logic, mmmm
It has been more than a month without a post on this thread!!! *amazing*
Does it mean that we now all are officially cured of CDCDCD? >:D
Quote from: Moonfish on March 16, 2015, 10:42:13 PM
It has been more than a month without a post on this thread!!! *amazing*
Does it mean that we now all are officially cured of CDCDCD? >:D
It is called "pre-relapse period" ;)
I'm cured! Yeah, that's the ticket! Cured.
Quote from: Ken B on March 17, 2015, 08:15:15 AM
I'm cured! Yeah, that's the ticket! Cured.
Like a ham...
Quote from: Moonfish on March 16, 2015, 10:42:13 PM
It has been more than a month without a post on this thread!!! *amazing*
Does it mean that we now all are officially cured of CDCDCD? >:D
I often wonder if people have gone off to more lucrative addictions? "The Fever" doesn't leave just because this is a sucky month for new releases!
I just acquired the means to go hog wild if I so wanted, but, eh, there's nothing out there supplicating me to sacrifice it to the god of materialism. Either no one's recorded yet what I want, or this, or that,..., the classical music biz is going to have to do a much better job of playing tempter- I wonder if the end is truly near??? :o
I know! We are all too busy posting in the purchases today thread..... :P
I have been being really good, and have kept to my puny budget for the last 5 months. I have a big order being delivered late next month, and that will be OK, too-assuming I don't buy anything til it gets here.
However, I am insanely craving the big SEON box. I can't stop thinking about it. We wants it sssso much!
And it's really not reasonable, and I know that. I have about 1/4 of the stuff in it, and it's really, really good, but I don't normally play it more than other stuff I like a lot.
To give an indication of how much I don't need it--I have played almost nothing yet from the Loiseau-Lyre or Archive Baroque boxes. I have played the Excellent Sony Barock box only once, and the even better Vivarte box maybe 1.3 times. I have played maybe 3 discs from the recent DHM box ??? ???
It's $131 at my local shop. I have the money in my pocket...
Quote from: Mookalafalas on April 06, 2015, 11:06:28 PM
I have been being really good, and have kept to my puny budget for the last 5 months. I have a big order being delivered late next month, and that will be OK, too-assuming I don't buy anything til it gets here.
However, I am insanely craving the big SEON box. I can't stop thinking about it. We wants it sssso much!
And it's really not reasonable, and I know that. I have about 1/4 of the stuff in it, and it's really, really good, but I don't normally play it more than other stuff I like a lot.
To give an indication of how much I don't need it--I have played almost nothing yet from the Loiseau-Lyre or Archive Baroque boxes. I have played the Excellent Sony Barock box only once, and the even better Vivarte box maybe 1.3 times. I have played maybe 3 discs from the recent DHM box ??? ???
It's $131 at my local shop. I have the money in my pocket...
Best advice: avoid
Moonfish!
>:D :laugh:
Quote from: Ken B on April 07, 2015, 04:51:53 AM
Best advice: avoid Moonfish!
>:D :laugh:
Moonfish is a dangerous example!!
Actually, Ken, I remember helping persuade
you not to buy the SEON box. I was sure the price would soon plummet. However, it's remaining remarkably firm >:(
Is it still on your radar?
Quote from: Mookalafalas on April 07, 2015, 05:19:23 AM
Moonfish is a dangerous example!!
Actually, Ken, I remember helping persuade you not to buy the SEON box. I was sure the price would soon plummet. However, it's remaining remarkably firm >:(
Is it still on your radar?
What are you waiting for...? >:D 0:)
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Quote from: Mookalafalas on April 07, 2015, 05:19:23 AM
Moonfish is a dangerous example!!
Actually, Ken, I remember helping persuade you not to buy the SEON box. I was sure the price would soon plummet. However, it's remaining remarkably firm >:(
Is it still on your radar?
It is but I doubt I will ever buy it. I have half the discs. So I am basically waiting for a pricing error :)
Quote from: Ken B on April 07, 2015, 08:01:20 AM
It is but I doubt I will ever buy it. I have half the discs. So I am basically waiting for a pricing error :)
It was $3.99 earlier today! ;)
I had a sudden rush of fun cash, and it was interesting how I went through the- OooooO, I'd like to buy something,... wah, nothing to buy, syndrome.
Seriously, all I've bought is Shostakovich SQs for at least a year now I think, more? I can't seem to get excited for anything as I've neared the end of that particular .... uh.... task (yea, that's it). I said, well, I can get any Shosty SQ CD I want now- and I really wasn't interested.
And again i passed on the Sallinen Box (it turned into spring, and that was supposed to be winter music)
so I got a couple of dollar books,...
eh, I'm just not getting "high" off the CDCDCD anymore, so, I guess... I mean, I guess it cooould return, but, I'm really quite satisfied with my "library card".
For those who struggle:
I believe in massive listening to of samples, and of talking oneself out of things (as I did the other day).
I DO KNOW THAT CD COVERS CAN GET LODGED IN YOUR CRAW AND WON'T DEPART- EVERY TIME I PASSED THIS CERTAIN TRAFFIC BEND I WOULD SEE THIS HINDEMITH DISC (years ago)
YOU CAN'T GET DRUNK IF YOU DON'T TAKE THE FIRST ONE!!!
REPENT!!
\
RECONSIDER!!
REFUSE!!
nO MATTER HOW IMPORTANT YOU FEEL WHEN YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE ON THE PLANET WHO HAS all of a certain composer's works,... that feeling will faaaade. ALWAYS!!!!!!
be humble, donate all your works to charity, and follow me 0:)
Quote from: snyprrr on April 07, 2015, 06:47:25 PM
nO MATTER HOW IMPORTANT YOU FEEL WHEN YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE ON THE PLANET WHO HAS all of a certain composer's works,... that feeling will faaaade. ALWAYS!!!!!!
be humble, donate all your works to charity, and follow me 0:)
Who, Shostakovich?
I actually can understand that feeling. There probably aren't many people in the world with more of a near-complete works list of Prokofiev than I, but after I got so much I could care less about that fact. It was just nice to be able to listen to almost everything he wrote.
I got the May Chandos sampler cd with my Rufinatscha cd. I knew I shouldn't have checked that box,when I placed my order! I have now put the sampler cd in a box. Being unfamiliar with Atterberg's music,the sample tracks might just prove too much for me! Although,I'm not that weak. Even if I did succumb Chandos wouldn't get any money from me,anyway!! :P It's the Cpo set I want!!
My birthday....better still Xmas,at the earliest! I WILL resist...I WILL fight the urge....I have lived many years without the music of Atterberg!!
>:(
ATTERBERG.....NO!
Quote from: cilgwyn on May 12, 2015, 09:57:32 AM
I got the May Chandos sampler cd with my Rufinatscha cd. I knew I shouldn't have checked that box,when I placed my order! I have now put the sampler cd in a box. Being unfamiliar with Atterberg's music,the sample tracks might just prove too much for me! Although,I'm not that weak. Even if I did succumb Chandos wouldn't get any money from me,anyway!! :P It's the Cpo set I want!!
My birthday....better still Xmas,at the earliest! I WILL resist...I WILL fight the urge....I have lived many years without the music of Atterberg!!
>:(
ATTERBERG.....NO!
The CPO set of his symphonies is terrific. Top drawer must have stuff. Just ask
Brian.
Quote from: Ken B on May 12, 2015, 11:21:09 AM
The CPO set of his symphonies is terrific. Top drawer must have stuff. Just ask Brian.
Or Scots John or myself! Yes, this is essential for any fan of Late-Romantic Nordic music. Cilgwyn should definitely ask for this set for his birthday as Christmas is just too far off. >:D
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 12, 2015, 11:48:39 AM
Or Scots John or myself! Yes, this is essential for any fan of Late-Romantic Nordic music. Cilgwyn should definitely ask for this set for his birthday as Christmas is just too far off. >:D
It hurts me to think of Cilgwyn sitting there, Atterbergless.
Quote from: Ken B on May 12, 2015, 11:57:14 AM
It hurts me to think of Cilgwyn sitting there, Atterbergless.
Me too and it was quite surprising to read that he didn't own that CPO set.
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 12, 2015, 11:58:49 AM
Me too and it was quite surprising to read that he didn't own that CPO set.
It's even better than this
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Quote from: Ken B on May 12, 2015, 12:02:38 PM
It's even better than this
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I haven't really explored that set in-depth yet. I'm not sure what to make of Sallinen's music.
Quote from: Ken B on May 12, 2015, 11:57:14 AM
It hurts me to think of Cilgwyn sitting there, Atterbergless.
Utterly Atterbergless, poor fellow.
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 12, 2015, 12:03:43 PM
I haven't really explored that set in-depth yet. I'm not sure what to make of Sallinen's music.
There is some great stuff in that box. And there's also a very salacious landscape painting!
Quote from: Brian on May 12, 2015, 02:00:20 PM
There is some great stuff in that box. And there's also a very salacious landscape painting!
It's been awhile since I've heard any of Sallinen's music, Brian, what composers would you say he's influenced by?
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 12, 2015, 02:12:45 PM
It's been awhile since I've heard any of Sallinen's music, Brian, what composers would you say he's influenced by?
Sibelius.
Quote from: Ken B on May 12, 2015, 02:20:30 PM
Sibelius.
That's it? No other points of comparison? I'll have to get my Sallinen set out and give some of this music a listen.
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 12, 2015, 02:12:45 PM
It's been awhile since I've heard any of Sallinen's music, Brian, what composers would you say he's influenced by?
I am actually serious about Sibelius, but perhaps more obviously in terms of echoes I hear: American symphonists in general, Copland, Schuman, Rochberg, Harris. Henze. Walton. Nielsen.
Quote from: cilgwyn on May 12, 2015, 09:57:32 AM
I got the May Chandos sampler cd with my Rufinatscha cd. I knew I shouldn't have checked that box,when I placed my order! I have now put the sampler cd in a box. Being unfamiliar with Atterberg's music,the sample tracks might just prove too much for me! Although,I'm not that weak. Even if I did succumb Chandos wouldn't get any money from me,anyway!! :P It's the Cpo set I want!!
My birthday....better still Xmas,at the earliest! I WILL resist...I WILL fight the urge....I have lived many years without the music of Atterberg!!
>:(
ATTERBERG.....YES!
FTFY
If it helps, the CPO recordings are better than the Chandos ones.
And there are a couple of Atterberg CDs on CPO not in the set, so you can buy those as stopgaps until Christmas.
Quote from: Ken B on May 12, 2015, 02:27:24 PM
I am actually serious about Sibelius, but perhaps more obviously in terms of echoes I hear: American symphonists in general, Copland, Schuman, Rochberg, Harris. Henze. Walton. Nielsen.
Very cool, Ken. Thanks for the feedback. BTW, who is your avatar? Toch?
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 12, 2015, 02:40:39 PM
Very cool, Ken. Thanks for the feedback. BTW, who is your avatar? Toch?
Kemal Atatürk.
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 12, 2015, 02:12:45 PM
It's been awhile since I've heard any of Sallinen's music, Brian, what composers would you say he's influenced by?
the weather's too nice to be tempted by Sallinen Box right now-
Well, I haven't felt the twinge of CDCDCD for quite some time now- I look at The Library and feel embarrassed- too many treasures- I think I would recommend to everyone to go back to the beginning- why are you at GMG in the first place?
After this Shosty SQ binge, I don't know, I have totally given myself over to these 15 works and can't get too excited about other Composers--- maybe a Bartok Cycle, but I can't see going ape there...
ahhhh,... the good ole days of CDCDCD :laugh:!!
I AM enjoying what I already have!! Praise the Lord!
I have a confession to make.
I have no orders en route to me. I have not clicked the buy button in over a week, and everything has arrived.
I have no reason to live no reason to check the mail.
This is....strange.
But temporary. I am going out of town for a few days starting on Thursday and wanted to make sure nothing got delivered whileI was gone. I expect to order something by Sunday....and have a reason to live to check my mail again.
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on May 12, 2015, 06:22:50 PM
I have a confession to make.
I have no orders en route to me. I have not clicked the buy button in over a week, and everything has arrived.
I have no reason to live no reason to check the mail.
This is....strange.
But temporary. I am going out of town for a few days starting on Thursday and wanted to make sure nothing got delivered whileI was gone. I expect to order something by Sunday....and have a reason to live to check my mail again.
I'm hoping to take a bit of a break from ordering as well. Perhaps a couple of months. I
really need to get to listening to some of my newer purchases and also some older ones that have been in shrinkwrap for several years now.
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 12, 2015, 06:30:26 PM
I'm hoping to take a bit of a break from ordering as well. Perhaps a couple of months. I really need to get to listening to some of my newer purchases and also some older ones that have been in shrinkwrap for several years now.
My main challenge is the Opera pile. The orchestra pile at the moment is merely two small sets plus the last disc of the Naxos Barber set I am currently going through. The piano pile is the last CDs of a Rachmaninoff set, five CDs of Liszt and the 14 CD Pogorelich box. But after that will be the Rubenstein box, which ought to keep me busy for a while (the big one, 144CDs).
The Opera Pile is huge, three "SoltiConducts" sets and several Rings among the stuff I have never played.
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on May 12, 2015, 06:52:46 PM
My main challenge is the Opera pile. The orchestra pile at the moment is merely two small sets plus the last disc of the Naxos Barber set I am currently going through. The piano pile is the last CDs of a Rachmaninoff set, five CDs of Liszt and the 14 CD Pogorelich box. But after that will be the Rubenstein box, which ought to keep me busy for a while (the big one, 144CDs).
The Opera Pile is huge, three "SoltiConducts" sets and several Rings among the stuff I have never played.
Yep, CDCDCD is running rampant around these parts. :) The Barber Alsop set is good stuff. I was just listening to a good portion of that several months ago. Right now, it seems like I'm coming down with the Nordic fever. 8)
P.S. I made it through HvK's
Ring many summers ago and that was a rewarding listening experience, but I probably won't be partaking in anything this ambitious for a long time. :)
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on May 12, 2015, 06:22:50 PM
I have a confession to make.
I have no orders en route to me. I have not clicked the buy button in over a week, and everything has arrived.
I have no reason to live no reason to check the mail.
This is....strange.
But temporary. I am going out of town for a few days starting on Thursday and wanted to make sure nothing got delivered whileI was gone. I expect to order something by Sunday....and have a reason to live to check my mail again.
I have some jazz discs en route to me for delivery (Cannonball Adderley & John Coltrane Quintet in Chicago, a Dizzy Gillespie box, Chet Baker & Crew) for an upcoming road trip, but I haven't purchased any classical music CDs in 4 months.
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 12, 2015, 02:12:45 PM
It's been awhile since I've heard any of Sallinen's music, Brian, what composers would you say he's influenced by?
I listened through the Sallinen set a couple of times a couple of years ago, and Sibelius was what struck me as an influence as well.
Quote from: Brian on May 12, 2015, 08:41:18 PM
I have some jazz discs en route to me for delivery (Cannonball Adderley & John Coltrane Quintet in Chicago, a Dizzy Gillespie box, Chet Baker & Crew) for an upcoming road trip, but I haven't purchased any classical music CDs in 4 months.
Don't you receive review copies for musicweb reviews?
Quote from: Jo498 on May 12, 2015, 11:01:35 PM
Don't you receive review copies for musicweb reviews?
I thought that too, and noticed Brian's "purchased". Brian, getting milk for free, declines to buy the cow is all. :laugh:
I got this book in the mail yesterday:
The Viennese concerted Mass of the early classic period by Bruce McIntyre. Do you have any idea what an 850 page book like that does to a person with my level of CDCDCD? Oh, wait, of all people, you guys do... :-\
8)
Quote from: The new erato on May 12, 2015, 09:16:54 PM
I listened through the Sallinen set a couple of times a couple of years ago, and Sibelius was what struck me as an influence as well.
Very cool, erato. Sounds like I'll need to give his music a proper listen. 8)
Quote from: Ken B on May 13, 2015, 04:58:30 AM
I thought that too, and noticed Brian's "purchased". Brian, getting milk for free, declines to buy the cow is all. :laugh:
Correct! ;D ;D ;D
I have received but not purchased probably, oh, 30 new releases this year? Which reminds me, I have ten discs to review stacked up at home waiting.
As an old hand in this thread, I figure I'll give an update.
Last November I managed to put the breaks on my CDCDCD. I had been buying almost all the new boxes that were coming out at the time, so had a huge backlog and a bad credit card bill. I didn't go cold turkey, but I made a spending limit of $12 a week. I have exceeded that limit, but only by about $150 in 7 months, which I consider very good, since I was spending close to that a week before.
One thing that has helped me a lot is downloading lots of music from various websites that offer it for free (obviously not respecting various laws). I like those sites a lot 8)
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on May 12, 2015, 06:22:50 PM
I have a confession to make.
I have no orders en route to me. I have not clicked the buy button in over a week, and everything has arrived.
I have no reason to live no reason to check the mail.
:) :D ;D
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on May 12, 2015, 06:22:50 PM
I have a confession to make.
I have no orders en route to me. I have not clicked the buy button in over a week, and everything has arrived.
I have no reason to live no reason to check the mail.
This is....strange.
But temporary. I am going out of town for a few days starting on Thursday and wanted to make sure nothing got delivered whileI was gone. I expect to order something by Sunday....and have a reason to live to check my mail again.
the desire to check the mailbox IS very much a part of the CDCDCD symptom-load... just getting pissed at the mailman every day really is quite a red flag, gaw gaw gaw-
I'm waiting on expectation of that new Shosty/Borodin disc... but I'm in no real rush here... only one thing coming from a reliable source... no need to worry....
....right?? :-X ??? :-X ::) :o
haha :laugh: yea, wow, the breath gets a little short just thinking about it, eh???
I TOTALLY SUPPORT THE GETTING OF "FREER" MUSICS- it seems to work for ... everybody here!! Even I'm on the bandwagon
(I do still have some twinges like I'd LIKE to buy something- but I still can't seem to get excited even about stuff on "The List",-
No.1 right now is Isabella Faust's Martinu VC on HM, but I think it's going for $30 Used,... oh well...
DO IT TIL YOU'RE SATISFIED
If you only want the violin concerto, not the whole Martinu disc, this compilation might be cheaper:
[asin]B0052FG8CW[/asin]
I tried to behave last billing cycle, but I was unable to resist the importcds sale.
After that I went 10 days without buying anything (stating that as an accomplishment must seem ridiculous to the unafflicted). Yesterday, I made an order, 4 CDs for $20.
I'm setting a goal this month of $50.
Quote from: Pat B on May 13, 2015, 05:09:25 PM
I tried to behave last billing cycle, but I was unable to resist the importcds sale.
After that I went 10 days without buying anything (stating that as an accomplishment must seem ridiculous to the unafflicted). Yesterday, I made an order, 4 CDs for $20.
I'm setting a goal this month of $50.
Don't think of it as a 'goal'; if you are near the end of the month and only spent $25, then you will have to rush to spend the rest and reach your goal. Better to think of it as a max limit... :)
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 13, 2015, 07:03:39 PM
Don't think of it as a 'goal'; if you are near the end of the month and only spent $25, then you will have to rush to spend the rest and reach your goal. Better to think of it as a max limit... :)
8)
I agree. Better to exceed limit than to fail to reach a goal. >:D
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 13, 2015, 07:03:39 PM
Don't think of it as a 'goal'; if you are near the end of the month and only spent $25, then you will have to rush to spend the rest and reach your goal. Better to think of it as a max limit... :)
I'm pretty sure that won't be a problem.
Quote from: Brian on May 13, 2015, 07:09:24 AM
Correct! ;D ;D ;D
I have received but not purchased probably, oh, 30 new releases this year? Which reminds me, I have ten discs to review stacked up at home waiting.
So you are cheating... ;D
Of course, the review stuff might not be what you REALLY want to listen to, so it is not a simple replacement and you are to be commended for your restraint.
Still, if I got almost 2 discs per week for free as review copies, it would not be hard to buy considerably less.
I am somewhat successful buying less. So far in May I ordered once from jpc (about 25 EUR), bought one disc on the marketplace spontaneously and cheaply (3-4 EUR), got one payed for download (finally got the Taneyev Q Schubert complete for around 7 EUR) and a few discs basically for free (1-2 EUR) from an exchange site. I'll try to keep it at that for May.
It is strange that spending about 30 or so EUR a month for CD purchase which is probably 3 or more times the amount an average person in the Western world spends on such thing, almost feels like "fasting" or at leat like very controlled spending...
Quote from: Jo498 on May 15, 2015, 01:42:50 AM
So you are cheating... ;D
Of course, the review stuff might not be what you REALLY want to listen to, so it is not a simple replacement and you are to be commended for your restraint.
Still, if I got almost 2 discs per week for free as review copies, it would not be hard to buy considerably less.
I am somewhat successful buying less. So far in May I ordered once from jpc (about 25 EUR), bought one disc on the marketplace spontaneously and cheaply (3-4 EUR), got one payed for download (finally got the Taneyev Q Schubert complete for around 7 EUR) and a few discs basically for free (1-2 EUR) from an exchange site. I'll try to keep it at that for May.
It is strange that spending about 30 or so EUR a month for CD purchase which is probably 3 or more times the amount an average person in the Western world spends on such thing, almost feels like "fasting" or at leat like very controlled spending...
2012 data: the average consumer in the US/Europe spends about $25/year (!!!!!!) on recorded music (cds). Amazing! ???
The average Japanese consumer spends about twice as much.
https://recodetech.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/ifpi.png (https://recodetech.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/ifpi.png)
http://recode.net/2014/03/18/the-price-of-music/ (http://recode.net/2014/03/18/the-price-of-music/)
Quote from: Moonfish on May 15, 2015, 01:15:07 PM
2012 data: the average consumer in the US/Europe spends about $25/year (!!!!!!) on recorded music (cds). Amazing! ???
The average Japanese consumer spends about twice as much.
https://recodetech.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/ifpi.png (https://recodetech.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/ifpi.png)
http://recode.net/2014/03/18/the-price-of-music/ (http://recode.net/2014/03/18/the-price-of-music/)
The average is higher in
Taiwan.
Quote from: Ken B on May 15, 2015, 01:17:49 PM
The average is higher in Taiwan.
Only because Moon skews it... :D
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 15, 2015, 02:24:02 PM
Only because Moon skews it... :D
8)
Nope! It was
Al's Seon box that shifted the whole table! >:D
Quote from: Moonfish on May 15, 2015, 02:30:04 PM
Nope! It was Al's Seon box that shifted the whole table! >:D
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFEuvFmVIAAEvB1.jpg)
Nope, Moonfish... :)
You should grab that image while you can, it is a beauty of a moonfish!
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 15, 2015, 02:35:30 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFEuvFmVIAAEvB1.jpg)
Nope, Moonfish... :)
You should grab that image while you can, it is a beauty of a moonfish!
8)
Ooooohhhh! Nice one!
Besides, I am skewing the US market...! ;)
Quote from: Moonfish on May 15, 2015, 02:42:07 PM
Ooooohhhh! Nice one!
Besides, I am skewing the US market...! ;)
Yes, a beauty. It accompanied an article in a science journal explaining the recent discovery that the moonfish is the only warm-blooded fish in the world. Plus, they taste great!
I thought you were in Taipei... :-\
8)
I'm in Taiwan. The economy has been slumping since I cut back :D
Taiwanese don't buy a lot of music or movies or software. Illegal downloading, however, is wildly popular. Computer stores, for example, will often give buyers a whole suite of software with your computer (Windows, Word, etc.), free of cost ???
Apparently a lot of people do not buy CDs at all. The average amount corresponds to less than two standard priced CDs per year. Even if you bought a few as gifts you would exceed that...
Quote from: Jo498 on May 15, 2015, 11:48:50 PM
Apparently a lot of people do not buy CDs at all. The average amount corresponds to less than two standard priced CDs per year. Even if you bought a few as gifts you would exceed that...
I suspect that the GMG cohort resides on the extreme end of the cd consumer statistics.. (except in Taiwan)
Quote from: Moonfish on May 16, 2015, 09:49:03 AM
I suspect that the GMG cohort resides on the extreme end of the cd consumer statistics.. (except in Taiwan)
You
suspect?! Might I inquire whether you also suspect that a vast proportion of the oceans is water,
Peter?
Quote from: Moonfish on May 16, 2015, 09:49:03 AM
I suspect that the GMG cohort resides on the extreme end of the cd consumer statistics.. (except in Taiwan)
He IS the extreme end in Taiwan.
Quote from: North Star on May 16, 2015, 09:52:51 AM
You suspect?! Might I inquire whether you also suspect that a vast proportion of the oceans is water, Peter?
No,
Karlo! It is mostly dihydrogen monoxide with a pinch of salt!
No doubt that the spending of >500 $ or EUR per year is on the far end of a distribution.
Still, I would have expected that the average or typical buyer would buy something like a CD every month or so, more like 10-12 in a year, not 1-2 in a year.
But of course many people under 30 are not buying any physical CDs anymore.
I now looked at the linked article. If one only takes consumers who spend money on recorded music at all the typical or average amount is about $50-60 p.a., including itunes and similar services. In the popular sector this amount decreased as soon as people were not forced to buy a whole album for a couple of songs but only download their favorites.
Still, what I would consider from MY perspective rational and restrained spending would still be 5-7 times the amount of the typical consumer.
Quote from: Moonfish on May 16, 2015, 10:14:54 AM
No, Karlo! It is mostly dihydrogen monoxide with a pinch of salt!
http://dhmo.org (http://dhmo.org)
Quote from: Moonfish on May 16, 2015, 10:14:54 AM
No, Karlo! It is mostly dihydrogen monoxide with a pinch of salt!
Thank goodness there are sponges in the sea, we'd all drown otherwise. . .
Quote from: Pat B on May 13, 2015, 05:09:25 PM
I'm setting a goal this month of $50.
FAIL. $30 last week, then $50 today at Half-Price Books, with nearly 3 weeks until the end of the billing cycle.
BUMP
Over a month? You folks are in denial. Deep, deep denial.
Anyone know if BRO is ever coming back?
Quote from: Ken B on June 20, 2015, 01:43:40 PM
BUMP
Over a month? You folks are in denial. Deep, deep denial.
Anyone know if BRO is ever coming back?
If you would like to you can join us in the tent city outside BRO's doors!
Quote from: Ken B on June 20, 2015, 01:43:40 PM
BUMP
Over a month? You folks are in denial. Deep, deep denial.
Anyone know if BRO is ever coming back?
WHAT? ??? ??? Berkshire Record Outlet aka BRO is GONE? ??? :'(
I am shocked , really... Can anyone fill me in on the details? :)
Now I have to tell my inlaws that there is no reason to vist the States anymore.... ;)
Q
Quote from: Que on June 21, 2015, 01:30:28 AM
WHAT? ??? ??? Berkshire Record Outlet aka BRO is GONE? ??? :'(
I am shocked , really... Can anyone fill me in on the details? :)
Now I have to tell my inlaws that there is no reason to vist the States anymore.... ;)
Q
They were moving their stock to another location and closing the retail store. They temporarily stopped taking orders and said they would re-open the estore when they were all moved. I wrote them about a month ago - they said another two weeks, but that passed. I am hoping they are just slow for some reason, but we shall see. The site is still fully functional except you cannot buy at the moment.
Quote from: Que on June 21, 2015, 01:30:28 AM
WHAT? ??? ??? Berkshire Record Outlet aka BRO is GONE? ??? :'(
I am shocked , really... Can anyone fill me in on the details? :)
Now I have to tell my inlaws that there is no reason to vist the States anymore.... ;)
Q
Not quite as drastic as all that, however, to put a point on it, this has been going on since, oh, early April? Yes, I think so, early April. They would have had at least a couple hundred dollars of my money in this amount of time. :D
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 22, 2015, 11:21:30 AM
Not quite as drastic as all that, however, to put a point on it, this has been going on since, oh, early April? Yes, I think so, early April. They would have had at least a couple hundred dollars of my money in this amount of time. :D
8)
mild case of
schadenfruede here, tee hee... yes, I would be in a tizzy right about now, mm mm mm
Quote from: mc ukrneal on June 22, 2015, 11:08:02 AM
They were moving their stock to another location and closing the retail store. They temporarily stopped taking orders and said they would re-open the estore when they were all moved. I wrote them about a month ago - they said another two weeks, but that passed. I am hoping they are just slow for some reason, but we shall see. The site is still fully functional except you cannot buy at the moment.
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 22, 2015, 11:21:30 AM
Not quite as drastic as all that, however, to put a point on it, this has been going on since, oh, early April? Yes, I think so, early April. They would have had at least a couple hundred dollars of my money in this amount of time. :D
8)
Thanks for the info, guys. :)
I am going to keep my fingers crossed.... I kinda liked the idea of returning from every visit to the States with a large stock of new goodies..... :D
Q
I sent them a note and got a reply. They say they under estimated the work, but hope to be back on line in July sometime, but are not confident enough to put a date on it yet. They relocated to Albany NY.
Quote from: Ken B on June 24, 2015, 06:42:38 AM
I sent them a note and got a reply. They say they under estimated the work, but hope to be back on line in July sometime, but are not confident enough to put a date on it yet. They relocated to Albany NY.
Aw, hell, I thought they were just moving down the street! Lee MA to Albany NY is a pretty good push, given the terrain (I've been to their store). I can see underestimating the job... :-\
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 24, 2015, 06:54:39 AM
Aw, hell, I thought they were just moving down the street! Lee MA to Albany NY is a pretty good push, given the terrain (I've been to their store). I can see underestimating the job... :-\
8)
Indeed!
Quote from: Ken B on June 24, 2015, 06:42:38 AM
I sent them a note and got a reply. They say they under estimated the work, but hope to be back on line in July sometime, but are not confident enough to put a date on it yet. They relocated to Albany NY.
I actually wasn't aware of the fact that they had a physical store! ::)
Q
I've got a couple of 8Balls left, at $65 a pop, for whomever needs a little bump whilst this BRO thing works itself out! ;)
Quote from: Que on June 24, 2015, 12:41:37 PM
I actually wasn't aware of the fact that they had a physical store! ::)
Q
It was only open to the public one day a week (Saturday). Otherwise, mail order only. So to speak...
Quote from: snyprrr on June 24, 2015, 12:52:37 PM
I've got a couple of 8Balls left, at $65 a pop, for whomever needs a little bump whilst this BRO thing works itself out! ;)
Amazing you have some left. >:D
8)
I find myself unable to get excited about buying anything, even though I would most certainly buy sooomething if I could just give a flying fruitcake,... but I just can't "get it up" for CDCDCD right now, at all. I look at stuff I like and go... meh,...
:'( :'( :'(
:'( :'( :'(
:'( :'( :'(
Quote from: snyprrr on August 26, 2015, 04:15:45 PM
I find myself unable to get excited about buying anything, even though I would most certainly buy sooomething if I could just give a flying fruitcake,... but I just can't "get it up" for CDCDCD right now, at all. I look at stuff I like and go... meh,...
:'( :'( :'(
:'( :'( :'(
:'( :'( :'(
If you're like me, you have to find
something to be excited about, though. Otherwise, you'll just fall into depression.
Quote from: snyprrr on August 26, 2015, 04:15:45 PM
I find myself unable to get excited about buying anything, even though I would most certainly buy sooomething if I could just give a flying fruitcake,... but I just can't "get it up" for CDCDCD right now, at all. I look at stuff I like and go... meh,...
:'( :'( :'(
:'( :'( :'(
:'( :'( :'(
So you actually MISS the thrill of experiencing CDCDCD?!! ??? ;) :D :D
Q
I think snypsss does not yet understand the power of the c# minor Shostakovich concerto . . . .
Quote from: Greg on August 26, 2015, 08:28:20 PM
If you're like me, you have to find something to be excited about, though. Otherwise, you'll just fall into depression.
I direct you to the "other" thread :laugh:
Quote from: Que on August 27, 2015, 09:58:38 AM
So you actually MISS the thrill of experiencing CDCDCD?!! ??? ;) :D :D
Q
no, that's just like someone saying "but I loved him" when reminiscing their old lover,... who used to beat them. No,... well,... wait,... mm,... maybe yes, Que!! :laugh: I mean, all that feverish researching of timings,... oh, look, I'm starting to chub already,... hmm,... maybe you're right?!?>!
I certainly enjoyed that "mailbox thrill" at seeing that all too familiar shape wrapped in a brown or white wrapper, nestled in between bills and junkmail,... ohhh, dear betsy I think I'm going to...
yes,... maybe I do,... BUT I STILL HAVE TO APPRECIATE WHAT I ALREADY HAVE, THAT IS THE TRUE MESSAGE OF THIS THREAD, AND THE HEALING IT CAN BRING!!! 0:) 0:) 0:)
Quote from: karlhenning on August 27, 2015, 10:03:13 AM
I think snypsss does not yet understand the power of the c# minor Shostakovich concerto . . . .
You're saying Mordkovich OVER Vengerov???????? DON'T YOU DAAARE TRY AND DRAW ME BACK IN!!!!!!!!!!
(but, no, Vengerov did open it up more for me,... I haaave been thinking about it since I was fluxxumed(sp) by it,... melodic to the extreme, and a deathly and ghostly beautiful melodic mode...
general note: I've been listening to Gerhard's Symphies 2 and 4 for the last few days... and craving new petrassi....
I wooould buy some Petrassi this weekend...mmmm.......
BRO seems to be open for business again! :)
https://broinc.com/
Quote from: HIPster on August 27, 2015, 06:11:23 PM
BRO seems to be open for business again! :)
https://broinc.com/
Definitely good to keep my CDCDCD going...... :laugh:
And I am leaving for the States in two weeks, so perfect timing...Now, what shall I order? ::) >:D
Q
According to my Jriver media player, I have 2.98 years of music. Sounds kind of excessive. Just maintaining it has become quite a job. Amazon now has 8TB disc drives for $250.
Quote from: Mookalafalas on August 29, 2015, 07:38:36 PM
According to my Jriver media player, I have 2.98 years of music. Sounds kind of excessive. Just maintaining it has become quite a job. Amazon now has 8TB disc drives for $250.
That means in less than three years you will need more music. Better stock up now so you will be prepared.
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on August 29, 2015, 07:42:53 PM
That means in less than three years you will need more music. Better stock up now so you will be prepared.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: Mookalafalas on August 29, 2015, 07:38:36 PM
According to my Jriver media player, I have 2.98 years of music. Sounds kind of excessive. Just maintaining it has become quite a job. Amazon now has 8TB disc drives for $250.
And I have less than three months. No wonder it gets so repetitive. . . 0:)
Quote from: Greg on August 26, 2015, 08:28:20 PM
If you're like me, you have to find something to be excited about, though.
If I don't buy CDs I buy wine.
Quote from: The new erato on August 29, 2015, 11:37:55 PM
If I don't buy CDs I buy wine.
To stay healthy, you should probably buy at least one CD every day. 8)
Quote from: The new erato on August 29, 2015, 11:37:55 PM
If I don't buy CDs I buy wine.
It's red wine or red book discs for you. :)
I don't use alcohol so if I don't buy CDs I buy DVDs and Blu-rays (or simply save the money).
Quote from: The new erato on August 29, 2015, 11:37:55 PM
If I don't buy CDs I buy wine.
There ya go. Though it's even better when your hobbies are mostly free. 8)
Quote from: The new erato on August 29, 2015, 11:37:55 PM
If I don't buy CDs I buy wine.
I go through phases. Classical music, wine, Blu-Ray movies, books, jazz. Repeat. Last week I managed 4 of 5.
Quote from: Brian on August 31, 2015, 07:14:42 AM
I go through phases. Classical music, wine, Blu-Ray movies, books, jazz. Repeat. Last week I managed 4 of 5.
That's called denial! :)
Quote from: mc ukrneal on August 31, 2015, 07:21:47 AM
That's called denial! :)
?? Can it be denial if he published it in a forum on the internet? Seems more like confession...
Quote from: Mookalafalas on August 31, 2015, 08:10:03 AM
?? Can it be denial if he published it in a forum on the internet? Seems more like confession...
He said he goes through phases, but it seems like one big phase! :) Not that there is anything wrong with that....
Quote from: mc ukrneal on September 01, 2015, 08:54:56 AM
He said he goes through phases, but it seems like one big phase! :) Not that there is anything wrong with that....
True! But it was my birthday so I had a lot of gift cards. I'm stocked with books until November-December, and no music purchases til 2016, so the next phase will be wine, once the Texas heat abates and wineries can ship to me safely.
Quote from: Brian on September 01, 2015, 08:57:38 AM
True! But it was my birthday so I had a lot of gift cards. I'm stocked with books until November-December, and no music purchases til 2016, so the next phase will be wine, once the Texas heat abates and wineries can ship to me safely.
Why the Donald Trump avatar?
really 71 Pages?? wow :o
Quote from: snyprrr on September 02, 2015, 02:12:07 PM
really 71 Pages?? wow :o
Yeah. Those in denial don't post.
This thread frightens me. I try not to post...I really do, but the luminous glow draws me in like a moth to a flame. ;D
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 05, 2015, 08:20:35 PM
This thread frightens me. I try not to post...I really do, but the luminous glow draws me in like a moth to a flame. ;D
::)
The thread frightens you and draws you? You sound like the
thread is the disorder, not the syndrome. BTW, judging from the purchased today thread, you are our undisputed ruler :-* :laugh:
Speaking of, what happened to Peter? I suspect he has found he needs to swear off the whole website to reduce his purchasing (unless he is so busy buying CDs he doesn't have time to pop in anymore ??? ???).
I've been doing pretty well at keeping to my $12 a week schedule. I'm about 6 weeks in the red, but that is pretty puny, considering my habit before I went on the wagon.
Quote from: Mookalafalas on September 05, 2015, 09:35:21 PM
Speaking of, what happened to Peter? I suspect he has found he needs to swear off the whole website to reduce his purchasing (unless he is so busy buying CDs he doesn't have time to pop in anymore ??? ???).
I imagine that the evil responsible for his disappearance is what is known as a 'holiday'.
Quote from: North Star on September 06, 2015, 07:21:10 AM
I imagine that the evil responsible for his disappearance is what is known as a 'holiday'.
I hope you're right. I lose track of time easily, but it feels like I've not seen a post by him in quite a while...
OK, did some research. Last post Aug. 3, although he was "active" about a week ago. Could be a one month vacation, and he checked in a bit on his phone or something.
Hope all is well.
Quote from: Mookalafalas on September 05, 2015, 09:35:21 PM
::)
The thread frightens you and draws you? You sound like the thread is the disorder, not the syndrome. BTW, judging from the purchased today thread, you are our undisputed ruler :-* :laugh:
Speaking of, what happened to Peter? I suspect he has found he needs to swear off the whole website to reduce his purchasing (unless he is so busy buying CDs he doesn't have time to pop in anymore ??? ???).
I've been doing pretty well at keeping to my $12 a week schedule. I'm about 6 weeks in the red, but that is pretty puny, considering my habit before I went on the wagon.
I just don't know where I stand anymore. :-\ ;D Now,
that's how sick I am. :) I think our ruler is Harry. This guy's collection is so huge that it would take four, maybe five, cargo jets to haul it from one location to another. :laugh:
As for Peter's disappearance, I hope he's doing alright. If he thinks he can run, or hide, from CDCDCD than he's fighting a losing battle. Don't worry, he'll join us on the dark side before too long. 8)
Yaaay- I bought a CD- and it was one that has been on the List the whole time,- quite one of those that's either been not-available, or priced outrageously high- and, it showed up for under $20w/shipping,... so, cool,... can't wait...
AND YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
it does make me WANT to get some MOAR,... but, again, my interested has waned since the heady days,- again, I'm really in mop-up mode, so, really, all I'm looking at is the same things I've always looked at, that are perpetually not-available,...
My two main Amazon Searches have yielded no NewReleases...
I WILL NOT
I WILL NOT START BUYING DVDS JUST TO KEEP THE DISEASE ALIE!!
I WILL NOT
I
I
I WILL
NO!~!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I WILL NOT
I WILL NOT
I WILL NOT
My fiscal month runs from the 16th to the 15th, since that is when my credit card billing period resets. I don't want to brag or anything, but I am now approaching 2.5 billing cycles without buying a single CD!!
I'm pretty sure books don't count towards the illness (they are actually an illness all their own), and so this is some sort of a record for me, over the last 10 years anyway. There IS hope, gentlemen! 0:)
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on September 21, 2015, 04:08:25 PMI'm pretty sure books don't count towards the illness (they are actually an illness all their own), and so this is some sort of a record for me, over the last 10 years anyway. There IS hope, gentlemen! 0:)
I'm pretty sure that by 'pretty sure' you mean that you know it's nonsense. CDBCD-drugs are clearly cross-reactive with CDCDCD-drugs. I have proven this with self medication. 8)
Quote from: North Star on September 21, 2015, 04:16:19 PM
I'm pretty sure that by 'pretty sure' you mean that you know it's nonsense. CDBCD-drugs are clearly cross-reactive with CDCDCD-drugs. I have proven this with self medication. 8)
:D Well, I've been self-medicating since you were a mere lad, so I guess I know my compulsions! $:) :laugh:
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on September 21, 2015, 04:08:25 PM
My fiscal month runs from the 16th to the 15th, since that is when my credit card billing period resets. I don't want to brag or anything, but I am now approaching 2.5 billing cycles without buying a single CD!!
Impressive!
I wanted to CD fast the whole September but ordered a few last weekend. But if I keep it at that single order I'll be closer to my goals than I've been in several months.
Quote from: Jo498 on September 21, 2015, 11:25:55 PM
Impressive!
I wanted to CD fast the whole September but ordered a few last weekend. But if I keep it at that single order I'll be closer to my goals than I've been in several months.
Thanks. Well here's the thing, maybe it helps: I wasn't trying to 'fast', it was more accidental than not, I just didn't see anything to pique my interest, and rather than buy for the sake of buying, I just refrained. Because that is where the trap seems to get me; "I don't see anything of interest, so I need to (temporarily) broaden my interest just to get something". That seems to be how MY symptoms manifest... :-\
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on September 21, 2015, 05:02:15 PM
:D Well, I've been self-medicating since you were a mere lad, so I guess I know my compulsions! $:) :laugh:
8)
It
might be that we all respond differently to various forms of CDCDCD/CDBCD/CD[BR/DVD]CD medication. ;)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on September 22, 2015, 04:13:33 AM
Thanks. Well here's the thing, maybe it helps: I wasn't trying to 'fast', it was more accidental than not, I just didn't see anything to pique my interest, and rather than buy for the sake of buying, I just refrained. Because that is where the trap seems to get me; "I don't see anything of interest, so I need to (temporarily) broaden my interest just to get something". That seems to be how MY symptoms manifest... :-\
8)
I certainly haven't ever needed to fall into that trap in order to want to buy something. :P
Quote from: North Star on September 22, 2015, 04:23:39 AM
It might be that we all respond differently to various forms of CDCDCD/CDBCD/CD[BR/DVD]CD medication. ;)
I certainly haven't ever needed to fall into that trap in order to want to buy something. :P
Yes, but my interests are far more narrowly focused than yours. When the choices verge on the infinite, not buying because there happens to be no particular target isn't a viable alternative. When you are looking at a specific era or composer or playing philosophy, sometimes your only choice is to expand beyond from time to time. It is avoiding that alternative which worked for me. In fact, I still don't have any target in sight, I might just buy another book... :P :D
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on September 22, 2015, 04:31:48 AM
Yes, but my interests are far more narrowly focused than yours. When the choices verge on the infinite, not buying because there happens to be no particular target isn't a viable alternative. When you are looking at a specific era or composer or playing philosophy, sometimes your only choice is to expand beyond from time to time. It is avoiding that alternative which worked for me. In fact, I still don't have any target in sight, I might just buy another book... :P :D
8)
Very true.
I have "wishlists" (broadly conceived, they often contain stuff I simply don't want to forget about, not only things I really want to get soon) with several 100 items at several online vendors. There is ALWAY something I could buy. But I have to look at the 1000s of items on my shelves and restrain myself, so I tend to think of little tricks to help with this restraint. (This time I had to reduce my CD budget because of a late/overdue fine that was due to my stupidity and lack of organization...)
Downloads don't count as books nor CDs so I can buy as many as I want.
:P
Whoa...I had over $500 worth of stuff in my cart over at Amazon.It. They have box sets at insanely low prices. It's not all cheap, but everything that I had decided I didn't really need even though it looked pretty good (the 3rd Mercury Living Presence box, The Decca mono box, the Seiji Ozawa Phillips box, the DG Bach box, The Teldec Thomas Zehetmair set, among others) is down to between 50 and 60 Euros or less after the VAT is taken off.
Anyway, I talked myself out of one thing at a time until I got things down to a reasonable sum--and then held off altogether. It was a close call ??? ??? I'd even given my wife a heads up. It's all definitely worth having, but when the hell would I have time to listen to it all :'(
Excellent! The Mercury 3 box was out of stock the other day. Just ordered it now.
Only big box I want now is the L'Oiseau Lyre Classical.
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on November 03, 2015, 06:51:11 PM
Excellent! The Mercury 3 box was out of stock the other day. Just ordered it now.
Only big box I want now is the L'Oiseau Lyre Classical.
Yeah, I will get the L'oiseau box immediately when my shop gets it.
Quote from: Mookalafalas on November 03, 2015, 08:06:10 PM
Yeah, I will get the L'oiseau box immediately when my shop gets it.
I want to let my credit card recover from its Italian binge.
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on November 03, 2015, 08:09:18 PM
I want to let my credit card recover from its Italian binge.
+ 1 :)
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on November 03, 2015, 08:09:18 PM
I want to let my credit card recover from its Italian binge.
Unfortunately, every time I pay off my card I feel free to start buying again :-[
To an observer I really would look deranged these days. I keep putting stuff in my Italy cart and then taking it out again. It's ridiculous ::) I want the music, the prices are super-reasonable, and I can afford it---but I have so many hundreds of discs I haven't played yet (that I would buy again in a heart-beat if I didn't already have them!) that there is no reasonable justification to buy more :'( :'(
Quote from: Mookalafalas on November 04, 2015, 11:41:17 PM
Unfortunately, every time I pay off my card I feel free to start buying again :-[
To an observer I really would look deranged these days. I keep putting stuff in my Italy cart and then taking it out again. It's ridiculous ::) I want the music, the prices are super-reasonable, and I can afford it---but I have so many hundreds of discs I haven't played yet (that I would buy again in a heart-beat if I didn't already have them!) that there is no reasonable justification to buy more :'( :'(
I shooould charge you admission to this Thread!! :laugh:
However, you seem sincere enough in your affliction; that's why we're here.
What DO you people do with discs you put on and immediately can't stand? I can put stuff in the Sell pile pretty quick if it doesn't hit me right away. Maybe it's not the acquiring that's the problem, but the lack of garbage removal??
I kind of assume everything is good but I just don't know how to appreciate it yet. A million times I've come back to things that I didn't care for at first and ended up becoming a fan.
So, I put it back on the shelf to allow my tastes to age, mature, and mellow.
We've had a slight outbreak of CD buying going on around here... what about in your area? Stay warm, and wash your hands regularly...
I visited the store yesterday, but have been being good. BUT, saw the 25 disc box of that squirrelly Russian kid (not a kid anymore, but...). His name escapes me, but there is only one who fits the description, so you probably know who I mean. I've been curious about that box for a while, so it might happen. What think about most, however, is starting to SELL a lot of the boxes that I have now. I may be moving to Japan in the next year or two, and that means a house 1/4 the size of my present one ???
Flare-up being treated with Medication... apply lotion liberally!! Just spent waaay too much on an OOP single CD. How will I make an oil change now?????? Did I do this on purpose, subconsciously, to raise the level of tension and stress in order to go on a full blown... oh,... what do you call this?... rampage???
EMTs on the scene as I recover from a $40 CD choice that bit me in the ass,... yes, that's right, I got bitten by a venomous CD,... they're extracting the guilt of spending $40 right now, and ohhh, it's painful.
Oil change, please forgive me :'( :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: snyprrr on July 20, 2016, 02:53:41 PM
EMTs on the scene as I recover from a $40 CD choice that bit me in the ass,... yes, that's right, I got bitten by a venomous CD,... they're extracting the guilt of spending $40 right now, and ohhh, it's painful.
Oil change, please forgive me :'( :'( :'( :'(
Jeez, Snips, what the hell did you spend $40 on! :o :o Any single CD costing $40 is bound to be a f*%#ing! Oh man, no wonder your ass hurts!
8)
I recently had a nice online exchange with a collector in regard to a review I wrote on Amazon UK. He told me that he had a collection of 57,000 78s, LPs and CDs.
We are not alone.
8)
Quote from: vandermolen on October 20, 2016, 07:25:27 AM
I recently had a nice online exchange with a collector in regard to a review I wrote on Amazon UK. He told me that he had a collection of 57,000 78s, LPs and CDs.
We are not alone.
8)
Man's reach should exceed his grasp
Else what's a heaven for?
GUILTY! GUILTY! GUILTY!!!!!!!!!!! :-[
Quote from: arpeggio on October 20, 2016, 10:50:59 AM
GUILTY! GUILTY! GUILTY!!!!!!!!!!! :-[
mmm... you're new here, huh? You'll learn, bwahahahaha >:D
I have shored up all my loose ends, I have no compulsive projects that just.have.to.be.finished. My only unopened CD is about 10 years old... just waiting for me to crack it open, lol!
If you ARE on some buying project, I'd even recommend taking out a loan just to get it over with. You can't leave loose ends, they'll torture you!!!
Refuse to even start looking into someone until you know the potential damage. Webern would be an easy Composer to be satiated by- Martinu, not so much. Choose you projects wisely!!!
And please try not to get stuck on that 100 versions of the same piece thing... that is soooooo tiresome!!!
ANYHOW, WELCOME TO REHAB!!!!!
Quote from: snyprrr on October 20, 2016, 03:54:07 PM
And please try not to get stuck on that 100 versions of the same piece thing... that is soooooo tiresome!!!
That is one thing I am not guilty of.
I'm listening to stuff I have, and new stuff on YT,...
Collecting Season seems to have ended early for me... I can't think of ANYTHING I need OR want...
Am I bored?
Everybody exhibiting healthy Collecting Habits?
Quote from: snyprrr on October 08, 2017, 09:27:52 AM
Everybody exhibiting healthy Collecting Habits?
Desire is curtailed by space constraints....but what the hell, I can eat out in the garden >:D ;D
The thread lives!!
I've been good. I bought a super bargain box last month, and that has been it for many moons. I look, I lust, and then move on...
I think about the big Cluytens box all the time. 65 discs for $80, and a lot of it I don't have and want to hear, but I have too many similar boxes that I have don't know.
The thing that has helped me the most is that I LOST a box. Mercury Living Presence Vol 3. I've searched my house and can't find it, but know I bought it. If I can't keep track of a whole box, I have too many cds...
I bought as much as usual (or more) until August but seem to have reached at least a temporary saturation point with only 3 (or actually 4, one was a double but one I had been looking to get at a decent price for ages, Bloch's string quartets with the Griller) discs in September. No biggish boxes in quite a while. And I will probably not buy anything in October.
As discussed with Mirror Image some time ago, I held back on purchases in July, August and September. Did indulge in a birthday splurge yesterday on Arkiv (Nikos Skalkottas CDs on BIS, which I'm afraid will be OOP soon)), and also do buy stuff when away on business in towns where there's good B&M stores (e.g., Munich last week).
My internet orders tend to focus on used, cheap copies of OOP things I've been looking for for a long while (e.g., Enescu conducting Bartók on Tahra in July).
Still, strongly considering the new Maderna (as arranger) and Berio CD on ECM (out at the end of the month), and keeping an eye out for any drop in the price of the big Rudolf Serkin "Original Jackets" box on Sony (come on, amazon.it, it's time for you to show what you really capable of! ;D
Turns out I spoke too soon ???
Went out and got an Arciv box of 10 discs of Telemann. It was my birthday a few days ago, so I was kinda sorta SUPPOSED to get something.... :-*
Are these the Musica Antiqua recordings? They are very good, maybe by now there are others of similar quality but when these discs came out in the 80s and 90s it was by far the best Telemann around and some of the best baroque music recordings.
I am also somewhat successful at not duplicating (or rather decuplating) repertoire my shelves are already well-stocked with. The last discs I bought were Bloch, Buxtehude and Andrej Tchaikovsky, all pieces new to my collection.
Quote from: Jo498 on October 09, 2017, 03:44:35 AM
Are these the Musica Antiqua recordings? They are very good, maybe by now there are others of similar quality but when these discs came out in the 80s and 90s it was by far the best Telemann around and some of the best baroque music recordings.
I am also somewhat successful at not duplicating (or rather decuplating) repertoire my shelves are already well-stocked with. The last discs I bought were Bloch, Buxtehude and Andrej Tchaikovsky, all pieces new to my collection.
Right, the Musica Antiqua Koln set. Enjoying them immensely, but not sure they are better than the earlier Bruggen set. Also, psyched to try out the Freiburger Barockorchester set.
Quote from: Mookalafalas on October 09, 2017, 04:52:45 AM
Also, psyched to try out the Freiburger Barockorchester set.
That one is outstanding. I hadn't heard them before, but I was hooked once I had.
Quote from: Mookalafalas on October 09, 2017, 04:52:45 AM
Right, the Musica Antiqua Koln set. Enjoying them immensely, but not sure they are better than the earlier Bruggen set. Also, psyched to try out the Freiburger Barockorchester set.
Definitely a set to have ;)
Quote from: aligreto on October 09, 2017, 08:56:34 AM
Definitely a set to have ;)
You guys trying to push me into a relapse >:(
Actually, I have this, and it is wonderful:
[asin]B0054MEHZ8[/asin]
and at about $2 a disc, a great bargain, too.
Well, two October birthdays admitted in the last few posts(hint, hint).
Include mine as well (raising a glass (of tea)).
ZB
Quote from: zamyrabyrd on October 10, 2017, 01:59:56 AM
Well, two October birthdays admitted in the last few posts(hint, hint).
Include mine as well (raising a glass (of tea)).
ZB
Happy birthday,
ZB! Enjoy your tea...but do let us know what reckless CD purchasing you'll engage in for the occasion! ;D
Quote from: ritter on October 10, 2017, 02:22:55 AM
Happy birthday, ZB! Enjoy your tea...but do let us know what reckless CD purchasing you'll engage in for the occasion! ;D
+1 :)
Quote from: ritter on October 10, 2017, 02:22:55 AM
Happy birthday, ZB! Enjoy your tea...but do let us know what reckless CD purchasing you'll engage in for the occasion! ;D
Thanks, yesterday the cat was shut up in my room by my husband who thought it was a clever idea to get rid of him while I was out. Puss knocked over among other things such as two flower pots with the dirt all over the floor, a substantial amount of CD's. I need to check now what needs to be replenished. Actually I am craving some opera box sets.
ZB
Quote from: Mookalafalas on October 10, 2017, 04:28:46 PM
+1 :)
Back atcha. Actually the date is the 20th. One of my sons' is the 17th. Libra is a good sign for musicians!
ZB
We are remodeling the apartment next year. A big challenge will be to move all the CDs to storage and, design spaces to store (and hopefully display) about 4,000 or so CDs and a few hundred DVDs, not to mention some LPs.
Holding off new purchases for a few months...
I think...
Quote from: zamyrabyrd on October 11, 2017, 10:53:12 PM
Thanks, yesterday the cat was shut up in my room by my husband who thought it was a clever idea to get rid of him while I was out. Puss knocked over among other things such as two flower pots with the dirt all over the floor, a substantial amount of CD's. I need to check now what needs to be replenished. Actually I am craving some opera box sets.
ZB
That doesn't sound very cat-like! Anyway, hope the dirt and the cds remained separate. CD box sets. French Amazon had the wonderful baroque opera box for $36 (unless it turns out to be a typo and they refuse to honor it).
[asin]B00DHCJLWG[/asin]
(that link shows $93 cuz it's US amazon)
I was actually tempted to get it even though I already have it. (that's CDCDCD for ya :-\)
Quote from: Mookalafalas on October 12, 2017, 01:05:04 AM
That doesn't sound very cat-like! Anyway, hope the dirt and the cds remained separate.
Oh very cat-like when they get desperate, start to jump and claw at everything.
We did this to a mother-in-law's nasty cat during a typhoon in Japan, put him in the storage.
When the storms cleared there were ribbons of shoji everywhere.
At least though he was safe and sound...
Quote from: Mookalafalas on October 12, 2017, 01:05:04 AM
That doesn't sound very cat-like! Anyway, hope the dirt and the cds remained separate. CD box sets. French Amazon had the wonderful baroque opera box for $36 (unless it turns out to be a typo and they refuse to honor it).
[asin]B00DHCJLWG[/asin]
(that link shows $93 cuz it's US amazon)
That arrived two days ago, so it is/was as real deal. :D
QuoteI was actually tempted to get it even though I already have it. (that's CDCDCD for ya :-\)
Nooooooo!! ???
Though it comes close to several forum members ordering some random Schumann piano works box set they don't really need from a pianist they've never ever heard of, just because it's cheap and because they can..... ;) :laugh: :laugh:
But then again, you resisted temptation... 8)
Q
Quote from: Que on October 12, 2017, 10:23:55 PM
That arrived two days ago, so it is/was as real deal. :D
Nooooooo!! ???
Though it comes close to several forum members ordering some random Schumann piano works box set they don't really need from a pianist they've never ever heard of, just because it's cheap and because they can..... ;) :laugh: :laugh:
But then again, you resisted temptation... 8)
Q
So you got it! Come on, now, what do you think? I consider it one of the classiest boxes every put together, and at the price you got it for, surely one of the all-time great bargains. no?
Quote from: Mookalafalas on October 12, 2017, 11:17:12 PM
So you got it! Come on, now, what do you think? I consider it one of the classiest boxes every put together, and at the price you got it for, surely one of the all-time great bargains. no?
Still have to take it for a test drive, but it's a BEATY! :) :)
And an absolute steal for the €40 incl. p&p, with only a few doubles.
Naturally I will print all the texts that came in pdf on a separate CD, I am a stickler for that kind of thing.... 8)
Q
PS For all fellow sufferers of CDCDCD - it's still there, calling for name.... ;)
https://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00DHCJLWG/?tag=goodmusicguideco
I'm having a flare-up :(
Quote from: snyprrr on November 27, 2017, 09:26:19 AM
I'm having a flare-up :(
iT'S GETTING SERIOUS. i FEEL a giant poop load of buying is going to occur soon, of which I'm not sure I will have any control.
MI said I should just buy-it-all, basically. What a meany!!!!! :laugh:
PARIS 1919-1953 is where I'm stuck.... workin my way back to you, babe (Igor & Iannis)...
OH, WHY DOES THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN???? :'( :'( :'(
Good luck there, Snyprrrrrr....
I binged from ImportCDs a while back, and ordered about $300 worth of stuff. Oddly, they have not charged me or sent the music (It's been a couple of weeks). Not sure what to make of it...
Quote from: Mookalafalas on November 29, 2017, 01:26:16 AM
Good luck there, Snyprrrrrr....
I binged from ImportCDs a while back, and ordered about $300 worth of stuff. Oddly, they have not charged me or sent the music (It's been a couple of weeks). Not sure what to make of it...
lol, - I know, it saps your expectation meter when things don't go exactly as planned...
Apparently I'm ordering all this cheap stuff from Germany which'll get here... whenever... which kind of semi-defeats the purpose, but, hey, masochism!
It's Henze vs. Francaix, that's how bad it is, lol
Quote from: snyprrr on November 29, 2017, 08:40:44 PM
It's Henze vs. Francaix, that's how bad it is, lol
For me, it is Elcock vs. Frederick May, the amateur vs the psychiatric patient.
BTW I have called a halt to future purchases effective today!
Quote from: snyprrr on November 29, 2017, 08:40:44 PM
lol, - I know, it saps your expectation meter when things don't go exactly as planned...
Apparently I'm ordering all this cheap stuff from Germany which'll get here... whenever... which kind of semi-defeats the purpose, but, hey, masochism!
It's Henze vs. Francaix, that's how bad it is, lol
I contacted ImportCDs and they said they cancelled my order due to some Credit card issue, but I could order again. I'm sure my credit card has no issue, and the price on 3 of the boxes I'd ordered is now higher, one MUCH higher. Just as well, I guess. The buying ardor is gone now.
ImportCD just did the exact same thing to me again!! I ordered, got my order number, etc. and then nothing. I finally contacted them again and they suggest I reorder. I love their prices, but if they never send me any of the goods, that is a real problem--or else it is the ultimate cure for for CDCDCD :D
I have actually acquired digital versions of the boxes, so technically don't need them at all. But they are such good boxes and at such incredibly low prices (about $1.30 per disk, after shipping and handling is factored in). It is as though the cheap-skate part of my character is telling me to take advantage of a super bargain...that I don't really need. ??? ??? ??? :'(::)
Quote from: Mookalafalas on December 01, 2017, 06:55:00 PM
I contacted ImportCDs and they said they cancelled my order due to some Credit card issue, but I could order again. I'm sure my credit card has no issue, and the price on 3 of the boxes I'd ordered is now higher, one MUCH higher. Just as well, I guess. The buying ardor is gone now.
You should contact your credit card company. I frequently have the problem that my credit card company declines an order because it tripped some poorly designed fraud-detection algorithm. However, it seems like poor practice for importcd not to notify you of the issue.
Quote from: Mookalafalas on February 04, 2018, 12:53:43 AM
ImportCD just did the exact same thing to me again!! I ordered, got my order number, etc. and then nothing. I finally contacted them again and they suggest I reorder. I love their prices, but if they never send me any of the goods, that is a real problem--or else it is the ultimate cure for for CDCDCD :D
I have actually acquired digital versions of the boxes, so technically don't need them at all. But they are such good boxes and at such incredibly low prices (about $1.30 per disk, after shipping and handling is factored in). It is as though the cheap-skate part of my character is telling me to take advantage of a super bargain...that I don't really need. ??? ??? ??? :'(::)
I had a similar problem at deep discount. Anyway, if you can get someone to call you, maybe you could order it over the phone? They could then be there on the phone when the order goes through to see if it works. I don't see a number on the site unfortunately. Still, perhaps worth a shot (and then either you will simply call that number every time you want to order or they will explain to you what you need to do to avoid in the future). In can be tricky sometimes internationally - I'd check to see if the card you used was declined or whether the card never got the request in the first place. They (importcds) also accept paypal, so perhaps worth trying that instead as well.
Quote from: mc ukrneal on February 06, 2018, 10:35:12 AM
I had a similar problem at deep discount. Anyway, if you can get someone to call you, maybe you could order it over the phone? They could then be there on the phone when the order goes through to see if it works. I don't see a number on the site unfortunately. Still, perhaps worth a shot (and then either you will simply call that number every time you want to order or they will explain to you what you need to do to avoid in the future). In can be tricky sometimes internationally - I'd check to see if the card you used was declined or whether the card never got the request in the first place. They (importcds) also accept paypal, so perhaps worth trying that instead as well.
Quote from: Baron Scarpia on February 06, 2018, 09:56:13 AM
You should contact your credit card company. I frequently have the problem that my credit card company declines an order because it tripped some poorly designed fraud-detection algorithm. However, it seems like poor practice for importcd not to notify you of the issue.
You are both probably right: they did say that it was a credit issue. I was skeptical because I use my card all the time on and off line, but as you have had the same experience, I give their reason more credence (the first time, the prices on two of my items went up sharply, so I was convinced it was merely them covering their ass for a price listing mistake). Still, at this time I will merely consider myself to have been lucky in dodging a bullet. God knows I really don't need another mega-box!
Quote from: Mookalafalas on February 06, 2018, 03:47:33 PM
You are both probably right: they did say that it was a credit issue. I was skeptical because I use my card all the time on and off line, but as you have had the same experience, I give their reason more credence (the first time, the prices on two of my items went up sharply, so I was convinced it was merely them covering their ass for a price listing mistake). Still, at this time I will merely consider myself to have been lucky in dodging a bullet. God knows I really don't need another mega-box!
My credit card company is set up to send me a text or email when a transaction gets blocked due to "fraud detection." And usually I have to confirm with them before my card gets activated again.
Quote from: Mookalafalas on February 06, 2018, 03:47:33 PM
You are both probably right: they did say that it was a credit issue. I was skeptical because I use my card all the time on and off line, but as you have had the same experience, I give their reason more credence (the first time, the prices on two of my items went up sharply, so I was convinced it was merely them covering their ass for a price listing mistake). Still, at this time I will merely consider myself to have been lucky in dodging a bullet. God knows I really don't need another mega-box!
Paypal would avoid this I think, but I don't know if it is practical for you or not.
Credit cards are so different. Some will stop my card anytime I use them in a new country. It was such a pain until I figured that out. Others will call within 1-2 transactions. Still others will barely call at all. It is sort of amazing really. I should also mention that the first time my wife used paypal, the credit card declined her purchase! I don't know who is at fault in your case, but the potential is on both sides for sure (credit card or importcds).
Amazon.co.uk marketplace has been a source of collecting used CDs with very low prices, as low as 2 euros delivered. A few months ago Amazon sellers started to use higher delivery costs and the availability of cheap CDs has got worse dramatically. I used to collect these cheap classical CDs, but it seems that hobby is over. Since the prises are up, I will buy MUCH less! Maybe some quality stuff a few times a year but that's it. It was fun while it lasted and so much for CDCDCD. ;D
Quote from: 71 dB on March 16, 2018, 09:52:46 AM
Amazon.co.uk marketplace has been a source of collecting used CDs with very low prices, as low as 2 euros delivered. A few months ago Amazon sellers started to use higher delivery costs and the availability of cheap CDs has got worse dramatically. I used to collect these cheap classical CDs, but it seems that hobby is over. Since the prises are up, I will buy MUCH less! Maybe some quality stuff a few times a year but that's it. It was fun while it lasted and so much for CDCDCD. ;D
And sometimes significantly higher postage costs.
Quote from: aligreto on March 16, 2018, 10:01:54 AM
And sometimes significantly higher postage costs.
It used to be £1.26 to UK and £1.82 to Finland. Now it's all over the place, total anarchy. Some seller had FREE delivery to UK, but when I tried to buy the CD, the delivery cost to Finland was whopping £30 !! ???
The silver lining of this development is that instead of buying new discs, I'm more motivated / forced to listen to what I already have. 0:) Too bad my recent discovery of contemporary classical music was cut short because of this... ...I discovered it too late.
20 years ago when I got into classical music DVD or Blu-rays where not a thing, so all "collecting budget" was for music. Then 2001 I started buying DVDs and I had to limit that money going to CDs. Now it's Blu-rays. Amazon.co.uk marketplace has been a way to manage buying movies and music for reasonable cost, but now it's changing and I simply must buy less. I already have much more music than movies, so I want to keep buying movies meaning I must stop buying music as much I have. So my life got worse and for that I say to the world: "FUCK YOU!!"
My CDCDCD has been under control for a long time. However, Moonfish (yes, you Peter!) has recently returned to GMG. An enabler of the worst kind >:D
Be warned.
I'm not saying that he's evil, exactly. Just be careful. It seems like you are just having a pleasant chat about old times with a charming and agreeable fellow, and then, next thing you know, your Amazon cart is overflowing with CDs and box sets, and you find yourself wondering whether it should really be your responsibility to pay for your kids' college ??? ???
Quote from: Mookalafalas on May 12, 2018, 11:01:39 PM
My CDCDCD has been under control for a long time. However, Moonfish (yes, you Peter!) has recently returned to GMG. An enabler of the worst kind >:D
Be warned.
I'm not saying that he's evil, exactly. Just be careful. It seems like you are just having a pleasant chat about old times with a charming and agreeable fellow, and then, next thing you know, your Amazon cart is overflowing with CDs and box sets, and you find yourself wondering whether it should really be your responsibility to pay for your kids' college ??? ???
Don't blame Moonie. You have been repressing natural urges, and there comes a time you must confront them and ask yourself "am I really a monk at heart? Is perpetual Lent really what will make me happy? Should I give up Bourbon next?" Only you can know, search your heart.
And that Abbado box is fantastic.
>:D
Quote from: Mookalafalas on May 12, 2018, 11:01:39 PM
My CDCDCD has been under control for a long time. However, Moonfish (yes, you Peter!) has recently returned to GMG. An enabler of the worst kind >:D
Be warned.
I'm not saying that he's evil, exactly. Just be careful. It seems like you are just having a pleasant chat about old times with a charming and agreeable fellow, and then, next thing you know, your Amazon cart is overflowing with CDs and box sets, and you find yourself wondering whether it should really be your responsibility to pay for your kids' college ??? ???
Well, thank you (I think). The kids can take out loans on their own! He he! Ah, we only live once, but I'm in negotiation with an array of demons for a few more lives so I can listen to all the music I have access to. And, yes, that Abbado box is indeed fantastic! >:D Wait, there is a Salonen compilation?
Excuse me, I need to go now. There are a few more items in my shopping cart!
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Oh Al ...
Yes, you. The box of boxes.
[asin] B07544JRZ1[/asin]
Quote from: Ken B on May 13, 2018, 05:30:24 PM
Oh Al ...
Yes, you. The box of boxes.
[asin] B07544JRZ1[/asin]
I have his 60s box, and the small box of his 70s stuff. I am set for life as far as Karajan is concerned ;)
Quote from: Mookalafalas on May 13, 2018, 06:40:05 PM
I have his 60s box, and the small box of his 70s stuff. I am set for life as far as Karajan is concerned ;)
DG is so devious to keep repackaging and fusing these earlier box releases. >:(
I'm pretty much set for life as well in terms of Karajan. No need for the super mega hoopla Mount Everest boxes like this one unless one has a really big cat!
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/9f2b41bdc3a401d8e944384e9a04f883/tumblr_p39ixqrcnJ1wmzeljo1_500.gif)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Now I know what you do when you are not buying CD boxes---scouring Youtube for cat videos.
I almost bought 3 boxes last night, but instead bought none. One day at a time, as they say....
Quote from: Mookalafalas on May 13, 2018, 09:16:11 PM
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Now I know what you do when you are not buying CD boxes---scouring Youtube for cat videos.
I almost bought 3 boxes last night, but instead bought none. One day at a time, as they say....
I like cats!! :P
Your CDCDCD goes through virulent phases..... be careful now!
Quote from: Ken B on May 13, 2018, 05:30:24 PM
Oh Al ...
Yes, you. The box of boxes.
[asin] B07544JRZ1[/asin]
Von Karajan definitely made some great recordings (opera, early 20th century), but this... the horror.... ??? :D
Q
Quote from: Moonfish on May 13, 2018, 09:48:07 PM
I like cats!! :P
Your CDCDCD goes through virulent phases..... be careful now!
My new avatar is my kitty.
Quote from: Ken B on May 14, 2018, 08:36:51 AM
My new avatar is my kitty.
From fishes to cats, eh? 8)
Quote from: Ken B on May 14, 2018, 08:36:51 AM
My new avatar is my kitty.
Aaaw. Thinking about getting a cat, to be a companion for our dog when no one's home.
And to help guard my CDs.
Quote from: Mookalafalas on May 14, 2018, 03:29:06 PM
Aaaw. Thinking about getting a cat, to be a companion for our dog when no one's home.
And to help guard my CDs.
Get the cat, ditch the dog. Moonfish would agree. Better for your aura and chi, and more space for that Munch box.
Quote from: Ken B on May 14, 2018, 04:07:32 PM
Get the cat, ditch the dog. Moonfish would agree. Better for your aura and chi, and more space for that Munch box.
Yes, definitely, but make sure that you play the right kind of music. Otherwise cats are quite helpful for us with CDCDCD!
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Quote from: Moonfish on May 14, 2018, 04:23:28 PM
Yes, definitely, but make sure that you play the right kind of music. Otherwise cats are quite helpful for us with CDCDCD!
(http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/280516-2/Cat-CD-counterattacked.gif)
??? ??? ??? ??? ???
I changed my mind! No cat will every cross the threshold of my home!! Ever!!
Any new cases of CDCDCD?
Clean for a month and three days.
Quote from: Baron Scarpia on May 23, 2018, 02:23:42 PM
Clean for a month and three days.
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Quote from: Moonfish on May 13, 2018, 07:31:41 PM
DG is so devious to keep repackaging and fusing these earlier box releases. >:(
I'm pretty much set for life as well in terms of Karajan. No need for the super mega hoopla Mount Everest boxes like this one unless one has a really big cat!
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I liked the children's book entitled 'My Cat Likes to hide in Boxes'.
The cat in the video looks like The Cat from Norway:
'The Cat from Norway got stuck in the Doorway'
Quote from: Moonfish on May 23, 2018, 01:51:59 PM
Any new cases of CDCDCD?
Ever since I've found myself all the way back at the beginning, sort of working UP to Mozart, and BACKWARDS to Beethoven (I'm now at Chopin and Debussy), I've found that I can (I know I can, I know I can) do all my reseach (mostly) on YouTube, and then make the most well informed decision from there.
I mean, I went through about three weeks of Debussyianismo and wasn't able to get excited enough to buyBuyBUY!!!- all the most famous versions are on YT, and then I just download them into my brain for further contemplation until the spark ignites (or not).
Also, getting bogged down in comparison shopping of pre-sampling is a great way to actually keep from ORDERING!! :laugh: I could compare Chopin Nocturnes all day long and never feel the need to buyBuyBUY!!!- I am glad I've finally hit the CD ceiling-I've transformed into a "free listener" now for the most part.
I'm still waiiiiiiiiiiiiting for my last Zzoverstock disc to show up (they're another cure for CDCDCD, lololol!!!!), and, I haven'tbeen able to panic myself into materialism- I'm JUST waiting, oh the pain&suffering...
I'm finding my CDCDCD to be related to stress. Lately I'm having insomnia and worrying about a job promotion and a publishing deadline...and find myself simultaneously drawn to buying boxes of music ???
Quote from: Mookalafalas on May 25, 2018, 02:22:15 PM
I'm finding my CDCDCD to be related to stress. Lately I'm having insomnia and worrying about a job promotion and a publishing deadline...and find myself simultaneously drawn to buying boxes of music ???
Are those cds in his eyes? A clear case of CDCDCD!!!!
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I haven't bought a classical music since April 13 (A Graupner disc).
In May I have only pre-ordered Autechre's NTS Sessions 1-4 (8 CDs).
I don't even listen to music that much anymore. I watch YouTube: Kyle Kulinski's venting on American politics and Star Wars fans ranting about Kathleen Kennedy ruining the franchise with SJW propaganda... ...who has time for music when the World around us is so interestingly f*cked up?
Quote from: 71 dB on May 27, 2018, 08:24:10 AM
I don't even listen to music that much anymore. I watch YouTube: Kyle Kulinski's venting on American politics and Star Wars fans ranting about Kathleen Kennedy ruining the franchise with SJW propaganda... ...who has time for music when the World around us is so interestingly f*cked up?
That is precisely why I listen to so much music :laugh:
Quote from: aligreto on May 27, 2018, 09:10:09 AM
That is precisely why I listen to so much music :laugh:
Hear! Hear!
+1 :D
Quote from: Mookalafalas on May 25, 2018, 02:22:15 PM
I'm finding my CDCDCD to be related to stress. Lately I'm having insomnia and worrying about a job promotion and a publishing deadline...and find myself simultaneously drawn to buying boxes of music ???
Funny enough my CDCDCD also is related to stress but the other way round.When I am stressed I do not want to purchase new CDs.
Quote from: aligreto on May 27, 2018, 09:10:09 AM
That is precisely why I listen to so much music :laugh:
I see your logic, music being escapism for you. I just take a step further: Watching Youtube videos about the problems in the World makes it all seem fiction (Trump as the president is so easily taken as Idiocracy - movie type of fiction). Reality becomes escapism for itself!
Of course I use music as escapism too, but less than I used to. A view years ago I didn't really watch Youtube and I didn't have a clue how rich it's content it. It's just amazing what these content creators can do! :o
Quote from: 71 dB on May 27, 2018, 08:24:10 AMI don't even listen to music that much anymore. I watch YouTube: Kyle Kulinski's venting on American politics and Star Wars fans ranting about Kathleen Kennedy ruining the franchise with SJW propaganda... ...who has time for music when the World around us is so interestingly f*cked up?
Have you considered the possibility that you are watching the left-wing equivalent of Fox News?
Quote from: 71 dB on May 27, 2018, 08:24:10 AMI don't even listen to music that much anymore. I watch YouTube: Kyle Kulinski's venting on American politics and Star Wars fans ranting about Kathleen Kennedy ruining the franchise with SJW propaganda... ...who has time for music when the World around us is so interestingly f*cked up?
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:-\
Back on our favorite disease here...keep going by the CD shop and browsing. And comparing prices at various Amazons for box sets I don't need...very strange.
Thinking a lot about the Arrau box, and Kubelik. Even though I have shelves full of box sets I would buy in a heartbeat if I saw them for sale--and yet I haven't played most of the disks in them yet.
BUT, when I play disks lately, I am SO crazy about everything I listen to. I guess that is why I just want MORE. This really is a well-named thread. Snyper was inspired when he started this one...
BTW, I have two boxes in-transit right now. They're going to be great...
I know that in the age of digital streaming one can access anything at any time but there is also something fulfilling about going to one's own library and picking something tangible off the shelf that one would like to listen to. That is my personal problem; I am a collector ::) :laugh:
Quote from: aligreto on June 02, 2018, 05:23:50 AM
I know that in the age of digital streaming one can access anything at any time but there is also something fulfilling about going to one's own library and picking something tangible off the shelf that one would like to listen to. That is my personal problem; I am a collector ::) :laugh:
I have never streamed anything from the net, but have something like 25K CDs on my hard drive. However, lately I am making an effort to play physical disks instead of playing them through my computer. I don't believe that the sound is improved, but it makes a psychological difference to me. Each disk seems more like an event, and less like disposable, limitless background music.
Quote from: Mookalafalas on June 02, 2018, 05:35:24 AM
I have never streamed anything from the net, but have something like 25K CDs on my hard drive. However, lately I am making an effort to play physical disks instead of playing them through my computer. I don't believe that the sound is improved, but it makes a psychological difference to me. Each disk seems more like an event, and less like disposable, limitless background music.
Good for you. A man after my own heart. Go Old School 8)
Quote from: Baron Scarpia on May 28, 2018, 05:01:58 PM
Have you considered the possibility that you are watching the left-wing equivalent of Fox News?
I think left-wing equivalent of Fox News is impossible. Lefties sometimes fall into intellectual dishonesty (SJW stuff tends to go over the top), but it totally pales to what's going on on Fox News. :'(
Quote from: Mookalafalas on June 02, 2018, 05:35:24 AM
I have never streamed anything from the net, but have something like 25K CDs on my hard drive. However, lately I am making an effort to play physical disks instead of playing them through my computer. I don't believe that the sound is improved, but it makes a psychological difference to me. Each disk seems more like an event, and less like disposable, limitless background music.
I completely agree with you, Al. There is something about the browsing and physical presence. Quite odd perhaps, but a file on a 5 TB hard drive surrounded by their pals just isn't the same thing. Fortunately, my wife does not notice the slow and steady arrivals added to the walls of cds..... >:D
Quote from: Mookalafalas on June 02, 2018, 05:13:46 AM
:-\
Back on our favorite disease here...keep going by the CD shop and browsing. And comparing prices at various Amazons for box sets I don't need...very strange.
Thinking a lot about the Arrau box, and Kubelik. Even though I have shelves full of box sets I would buy in a heartbeat if I saw them for sale--and yet I haven't played most of the disks in them yet.
BUT, when I play disks lately, I am SO crazy about everything I listen to. I guess that is why I just want MORE. This really is a well-named thread. Snyper was inspired when he started this one...
BTW, I have two boxes in-transit right now. They're going to be great...
This all sounds so familiar for some reason.....
Don't worry, Al! You are in good company! 0:)
BTW what are the two boxes you are waiting for? Kubelik?
Quote from: Moonfish on June 02, 2018, 10:11:18 AM
This all sounds so familiar for some reason.....
Don't worry, Al! You are in good company! 0:)
BTW what are the two boxes you are waiting for? Kubelik?
Pollini and the new Decca Sound Piano album. They actually tried to deliver Pollini on Friday, while I was at the gym, and now I have to wait til Monday. I'm playing his 4 disks of solo piano from the DG Schumann box in anticipation.
Pollini is 109 Euros from Amazon DG, but will pass. By the way, the big Horowitz Live box is 64 Euros or something like that from Am DG >:D
Quote from: 71 dB on June 02, 2018, 10:02:55 AM
I think left-wing equivalent of Fox News is impossible. Lefties sometimes fall into intellectual dishonesty (SJW stuff tends to go over the top), but it totally pales to what's going on on Fox News. :'(
If you like your bias, you can keep your bias
but you'll have to pass the bill in order to see what's in it
no new taxes (yea, he's a lefty too, sorry!!)
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Snyper was inspired when he started this one...
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desperate I was!!! now, I can't find anything I want :(...
Wow, been binging something fierce lately. I accepted about a thousand dollars worth of proofreading, which I HATE like the plague. I find it so draining and exhausting that it lowers my will power even as it fattens my wallet--and it is all done on the computer, so Amazons are just a click away...
Anyway, Just got
Kubelik 89Euros
Bernstein Vocal Works 79.82Euros
Harnoncourt complete Sony 75.62 Euros (All from Amazon Germany
186 disks, I think, for about $320. they claim it won't ship until mid August, so I have plenty of time to cancel if I am of a mind to.
However, I also finally got the Decca Mono box. I've been hankering for that for ages. Got it for $101 from Amazon Italy. I've had a digital copy for a couple of years, but don't have the sleeves :'(
Theoretically there is nothing left for me to even want...until something new comes out ???
Quote from: Mookalafalas on June 16, 2018, 11:49:14 PM
Wow, been binging something fierce lately. I accepted about a thousand dollars worth of proofreading, which I HATE like the plague. I find it so draining and exhausting that it lowers my will power even as it fattens my wallet--and it is all done on the computer, so Amazons are just a click away...
Anyway, Just got
Kubelik 89Euros
Bernstein Vocal Works 79.82Euros
Harnoncourt complete Sony 75.62 Euros (All from Amazon Germany
186 disks, I think, for about $320. they claim it won't ship until mid August, so I have plenty of time to cancel if I am of a mind to.
However, I also finally got the Decca Mono box. I've been hankering for that for ages. Got it for $101 from Amazon Italy. I've had a digital copy for a couple of years, but don't have the sleeves :'(
Theoretically there is nothing left for me to even want...until something new comes out ???
Wow! I need to get some proof reading projects! :)
I find that the more time I have on my hands (and the more I read posts at GMG) the more likely I will succumb to the temptation to add to my collection. Your posts definitely help, Al! Ha ha!
Quote from: Moonfish on June 17, 2018, 11:21:13 AM
Wow! I need to get some proof reading projects! :)
I find that the more time I have on my hands (and the more I read posts at GMG) the more likely I will succumb to the temptation to add to my collection. Your posts definitely help, Al! Ha ha!
Went back and cancelled all 3 of those boxes from Germany. I am glad I did. Still would love to have them, and will almost certainly get the Bernstein when it comes out, but geez, I've got Pollini and the Russian box going, and Decca Mono on the way...
At least it was a thrill to have them on order, right...? ;)
Quote from: Moonfish on June 21, 2018, 09:57:30 PM
At least it was a thrill to have them on order, right...? ;)
It was. I'd have been glad to get them if they'd mailed them, but they were literally going to hold the other two boxes until August and mail them all after the Bernstein is released, unless I wanted to pay much more in shipping (which I don't!). But it was exciting and rather stressful to have pulled the trigger, and is pretty satisfying to back out of it and save 300 smackers as well 8) Win win?
Quote from: Mookalafalas on June 22, 2018, 12:37:50 AM
It was. I'd have been glad to get them if they'd mailed them, but they were literally going to hold the other two boxes until August and mail them all after the Bernstein is released, unless I wanted to pay much more in shipping (which I don't!). But it was exciting and rather stressful to have pulled the trigger, and is pretty satisfying to back out of it and save 300 smackers as well 8) Win win?
Don't worry - you will pick them up later on in the year anyways.... >:D
Almost 3 weeks into year 2019 and I haven't purchased any CDs or SACDs so far. I feel very little urge doing so. I'm drawn to my CD collection and listen to what I already have. Why keep on purchasing Buxtehude's cantatas when I can listen to many discs I have in my collection? I don't have every cantata by Buxtehude. I guess many of them have never been recorded (I'm too lazy to check), but how many do I need?
My December order with jpc.de was divided into to parcels and of course the larger package never arrived (Some jackass in the postal service got Christmas presents to give? Packages got lost in the snow?). So, I am waiting for the replacement shipping including Kuhnau and Weinberg.
So, at the moment I'm not suffering form CDCDCD at all.
No CDCDCD for me. My ~900-disc collection has been "expanding" at a constant rate for about 15 years. 8)
(Maybe I have another disorder...)
So far, this year, I've only ordered two new CDs, Gliere's Third Symphony,(which, like Walton's First Symphony and Vaughan Williams's 6th Symphony I'm slightly obsessed with having every recording available - not that I'm a compulsive personality-type you understand) and the new recording of Shchedrin's Cello Concerto and the Seagull Suite. Amazon owed me a refund for a returned kitchen utensil, so it seemed fair enough to put it towards the Gliere's CD.
>:D
PS the Lyatoshynsky Third Symphony and Antheil symphonies on Chandos were ordered last year so they don't count.
8)
I got the EMI/WARNER De Larrocha Box I had ordered late in 2018 which I don't count as obsessive or uncontrolled as most of the music was new in my collection and it had been on my list for quite a while.
But I "failed" already last week when ordering a DVD for my nephew's birthday in february I got three CDs for me... But I am happy with them. I got Repin/Gergiev mainly for the Myaskovsky concerto but their Tchaikovsky must be among the most gripping I have heard (it's a piece I never liked all that much but this live recording really grabbed me.)
Quote from: Jo498 on January 19, 2019, 01:22:14 AM
I got the EMI/WARNER De Larrocha Box I had ordered late in 2018 which I don't count as obsessive or uncontrolled as most of the music was new in my collection and it had been on my list for quite a while.
But I "failed" already last week when ordering a DVD for my nephew's birthday in february I got three CDs for me... But I am happy with them. I got Repin/Gergiev mainly for the Myaskovsky concerto but their Tchaikovsky must be among the most gripping I have heard (it's a piece I never liked all that much but this live recording really grabbed me.)
I remember marvelling at how wonderful that CD was when I first heard it. Both concertos are given superb performances.
I have actually sold $1175 worth of CDs on Ebay recently :-\ It's a nice change of pace.
Interesting, I thought selling except for a few pennies had become almost impossible.
Taking stock of how much music I've downloaded/ordered/bought/stolen but have yet to even add to my library and it's currently 218 GB; assuming 0.3 GB = approximately one CD worth of music that's the equivalent of over 700 CDs. That plus the approximately 520 GB (~1700 CDs) of music I've tagged and added to my library but have yet to listen to, out of a total library of about 2.46 TB (~8000 CDs).
Obviously you can never have too much, etc, but I think I've been past the saturation point for a while.
I have not purchased a cd in 5 monthis so I am doing good :D
Quote from: Jo498 on January 20, 2019, 12:09:18 AM
Interesting, I thought selling except for a few pennies had become almost impossible.
I have just sold a few box sets that are now OOP. I sold all of them for more than what I bought them for, but after shipping and fees probably just broke even.
My CD buying has decreased a good bit. I certainly don't buy as much as I used to, but I'm now only filling in gaps and finding unknown repertoire that I'm interested in having in my collection. Thank goodness for YouTube, Spotify, etc. as I use them to sample different recordings and performances. If they weren't there, I would most definitely be stabbing my way through the dark.
Quote from: vandermolen on January 19, 2019, 12:26:04 AM
PS the Lyatoshynsky Third Symphony and Antheil symphonies on Chandos were ordered last year so they don't count.
8)
You may not know this but... if you put them in the shopping cart last year without clicking "ORDER" and order them this year, it doesn't count either.
(At least that is my interpretation. I have a few in carts at Amazon, JPC, Presto... )
For those who have vowed to not purchase CDs this year but still have the itch, you can help each other out this way: Order for others (thus they are "gift purchases" and go into a different budget entirely) and the other person would reciprocate. This way, everyone gets their CD without purchasing a single CD for themselves!
Quote from: springrite on January 21, 2019, 09:27:11 PM
For those who have vowed to not purchase CDs this year but still have the itch, you can help each other out this way: Order for others (thus they are "gift purchases" and go into a different budget entirely) and the other person would reciprocate. This way, everyone gets their CD without purchasing a single CD for themselves!
With genius thinking like that you should be Trump's treasury secretary. :)
Trump on the phone with Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China
Trump:
Hey Xi, I got a deal for you. It says here I'm allowed to build five aircraft carriers. How 'bout I build them, but they get "lost" in the South China Sea, and you guys budget $5.6 billion for rebuilding your "Great Wall" but by some mixup, you end up building a big beautiful wall across our border with Mexico? Or maybe metal slats.
Xi Jinping:
(overheard) Is this supposed to be a joke? There is some sort of mentally deranged dotard on the line.
Quote from: springrite on January 21, 2019, 09:27:11 PM
For those who have vowed to not purchase CDs this year but still have the itch, you can help each other out this way: Order for others (thus they are "gift purchases" and go into a different budget entirely) and the other person would reciprocate. This way, everyone gets their CD without purchasing a single CD for themselves!
Strangers on a Train
Quote from: Ken B on January 21, 2019, 10:43:33 PM
Strangers on a Train
Yes, and we all know what happened at the end of 'Strangers on a Train'!
8)
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 21, 2019, 06:53:55 PM
I certainly don't buy as much as I used to, but I'm now only filling in gaps and finding unknown repertoire that I'm interested in having in my collection.
I recognise myself in this. Last year I purchased 38 CDs of which 16 are classical music. That's 1.33.. classical CDs per month. There has been time when I bough a classical CD every week (on average)!
Sometimes I feel buying new CDs has been an excuse for not having to listen to the previous purchases. ::) I have started to look at my collection asking myself why don't I listen to those hundreds and hundreds of CDs? Why don't I listen to my 8 CD set of Boccherini symphonies? Why don't I listen to the Naxos Buxtehude discs? What keeps me from listening to Beethoven's string quartets? How about my Ligeti discs? Better learn to listen to those rather than buying new CDs to be ignored. How many CDs do I need collecting dust? It's time to wake up and realize I have a large collection of classical (and other) music.
I moved some months back, and just fetched the CDs a week ago. Unboxing today. Oyveh.
And this after having sold and donated hundreds ...
I hope I am cured! It has been 17 months since my last drink CD purchase.
I had been doing pretty well, not buying anything and starting to (very slowly) make a dent in my unlistened-to music. But now I'm waiting on two more CDs from an Amazon seller (already received four from them), plus good-sized orders from ArkivMusic, JPC, and the Discogs marketplace. ::)
I feel like Michael Corleone in Godfather III: every time I think I'm out, they pull me back in.
I only buy what's going to be consumed more or less immediately. That's about it. But purchasing music is only part of it.
I wake in the morning knowing I can more or less do anything I want but not everything I want. It's a case of accepting it and not overindulging or binging in any interest or pursuit, although it never stops me burning the candle at both ends. Just now I read about some actor who died and was only a couple of years younger than I am - the hell with that. Really, bollocks to that crap.
But being a consumer is just one half of it, because I feel there's a need for balance. So in the other direction there's photography, there's writing (with an actual real life professional writer) and all manner of physical activities.
Having said all that, I've just ordered the Kitajenko/GOK Prokofiev cycle which will be waiting in an Amazon locker until whenever I get home again. :laugh:
Since I started teaching three years ago, I suddenly had this idea, starting this year, of having my CD purchases shipped to the school instead of home.
It has worked perfectly and no one at home is suspecting a relapse.
Quote from: springrite on April 28, 2019, 06:55:48 PM
Since I started teaching three years ago, I suddenly had this idea, starting this year, of having my CD purchases shipped to the school instead of home.
It has worked perfectly and no one at home is suspecting a relapse.
That's what my wife does with her secret shopping...I look the other way as much as possible.
I ended up selling over 20 boxes (which I have digital copies of). With a couple I burned the entire set onto CD, and printed color labels (I can fit 12 labels on one sheet of A3 paper, which costs about 65 cents a sheet at the printers). I can't sell any more and actually recoup my original investment, so I guess I am done with that method--at least for a while. I still bought 7 new boxes, but only super-duper-duper bargains that I'd longed for. I feel good. Somehow culling broke the collecting madness. Letting stuff go breaks the buying compulsion based on the "if I don't get this, it could be gone forever!" fear/rationalization. It also makes the remaining stuff seem more precious.
I put all my big boxes on one big shelf in the guest bedroom. My girlfriend came in and said, "I think there are some new sets there!" (There are.)
I said, "Oh, I moved some in from the other rooms to put them all in one place. And the magazines that were there are on the front room bookshelf now."
She said, "Oh, good."
Phew! A narrow escape!
Now, where to hide those other CDs I just ordered...
(top "row": Michel Dalberto, Leon Fleisher, Anne Queffelec)
(second "row": Murray Perahia, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Narciso Yepes, Andre Previn, Sviatoslav Richter, Daniel Barenboim)
(third "row": Arthur Rubinstein, George Szell, Brilliant Historic Russian Legends 100CDs, Haydn/Davies, Harmonia Mundi)
I spotted the pink thing instantly.
I've had that one for three or four years so she's gotten used to it. It's so big you have to consider it a part of the room color scheme.
WHAT!
No posts in this thread since May?
Is there a vaccine for CDCDCD nowadays or are we all just pretending to be normal?
On a personal note I finally found more room in my bedroom closet so my cd boxes are migrating upstairs. You all know what that means? Room for more!!!! >:D >:D >:D
:P
I just gave away 5 boxes of CDs away. I don't know how much that is. Maybe 500 or so?
I am officially cured! Yeah!
(Please ignore what I post on the purchases thread.)
Quote from: Moonfish on September 01, 2019, 08:13:45 PM
WHAT!
No posts in this thread since May?
Is there a vaccine for CDCDCD nowadays or are we all just pretending to be normal?
On a personal note I finally found more room in my bedroom closet so my cd boxes are migrating upstairs. You all know what that means? Room for more!!!! >:D >:D >:D
:P
Peter, great to see you back! CDCDCD does seem to be less rampant than in the past. How about with you? Have you had it under control?
Quote from: Mookalafalas on September 01, 2019, 08:30:52 PM
Peter, great to see you back! CDCDCD does seem to be less rampant than in the past. How about with you? Have you had it under control?
Al,
Yes, I have been very, very, very good. I probably saved thousands of dollars since last summer. Besides, there seems to be a decline in the box realm nowadays. Don't you think? I have had a pretty static collection over the last year (which is probably a good thing). Perhaps the decline in CDCDCD is due to the more limited releases? Still, the fall is likely to have some juicy collections? What about you, Al?
But already tempted by Jean-Francois Paillard's "The Complete Erato Recordings". Still, perhaps a bit superfluous in the scheme of things?
Btw did you ever get the Casadesus collection (Columbia)? 0:)
Quote from: Moonfish on September 01, 2019, 09:25:30 PM
But already tempted by Jean-Francois Paillard's "The Complete Erato Recordings". Still, perhaps a bit superfluous in the scheme of things?
Btw did you ever get the Casadesus collection (Columbia)? 0:)
Casadesus doesn't tempt me at all. I have waaaaay too many disks of excellent piano music. Though I love it, I find I can't play much consecutively, so have enough for the rest of my life. The Paillard does look good, though. I was just making fun of it a couple of days ago (Paillard?! Who the hell is that?) but now am extremely curious.
As far as CDCDCD goes, I broke the habit when I started selling more boxes than I bought. I had so much piled up I finally sold about half of my collection (keeping copies of my faves). I have since bought more, but tend to wait now til something I'm really interested in suddenly becomes insanely cheap (like the Lenny 100CD original jackets box for $66). Plus, I have so many virtual disks on my hard-drives I won't have enough waking hours to listen to it all.
Welcome back. Good luck tempting Al. I hope to tempt him into rereading Robert Jordan ...
Quote from: Ken B on September 02, 2019, 10:55:40 AM
Welcome back. Good luck tempting Al. I hope to tempt him into rereading Robert Jordan ...
Look at us 3, just like old times 8)
Quote from: Moonfish on September 01, 2019, 08:13:45 PM
WHAT!
No posts in this thread since May?
Is there a vaccine for CDCDCD nowadays or are we all just pretending to be normal?
On a personal note I finally found more room in my bedroom closet so my cd boxes are migrating upstairs. You all know what that means? Room for more!!!! >:D >:D >:D
:P
Nothing substantive to say... but good to see you back!
Quote from: JBS on September 02, 2019, 07:30:13 PM
Nothing substantive to say... but good to see you back!
Thanks JBS! 0:)
Quote from: Mookalafalas on September 01, 2019, 10:14:50 PM
Casadesus doesn't tempt me at all. I have waaaaay too many disks of excellent piano music. Though I love it, I find I can't play much consecutively, so have enough for the rest of my life. The Paillard does look good, though. I was just making fun of it a couple of days ago (Paillard?! Who the hell is that?) but now am extremely curious.
As far as CDCDCD goes, I broke the habit when I started selling more boxes than I bought. I had so much piled up I finally sold about half of my collection (keeping copies of my faves). I have since bought more, but tend to wait now til something I'm really interested in suddenly becomes insanely cheap (like the Lenny 100CD original jackets box for $66). Plus, I have so many virtual disks on my hard-drives I won't have enough waking hours to listen to it all.
Finally completed my boxes (moved upstairs) so now my living room looks almost normal! ::)
How is your Paillard thinking going? And what are your thoughts about the current Beethoven mania (box frenzy). Clearly all of us have nuuuuumerous versions of almost everything apart from a few unusual works. I guess we will all listen to Beethoven 24/7 in 2020?
I'm happy (?) to report that there are still places where CDCDCD has not been eradicated. Every time I think I've been inoculated against it, it returns.
Just recently I acquired a crapload of more CDs (both boxes and individual discs), to add to the much bigger crapload I have yet to listen to. At my age I'm starting to wonder if I'll ever be able to listen to anything a second time. ::) #FirstWorldProblems
Quote from: Alek Hidell on September 15, 2019, 01:58:20 PM
I'm happy (?) to report that there are still places where CDCDCD has not been eradicated. Every time I think I've been inoculated against it, it returns.
Just recently I acquired a crapload of more CDs (both boxes and individual discs), to add to the much bigger crapload I have yet to listen to. At my age I'm starting to wonder if I'll ever be able to listen to anything a second time. ::) #FirstWorldProblems
Good. It is getting harder and harder to binge vivaciously through Al. Here's hoping you can take up the slack.
I have bought nothing since March, and only one box in 18 months! But I have 10 feet of unopened stuff ... :-[
It is indeed a first world problem. Even if we listened 24/7 for two decades we wouldn't finish. However, isn't the explanation that we are building a library to browse at our leisure? That makes me feel better..... 0:)
Quote from: Moonfish on September 15, 2019, 03:12:55 PM
It is indeed a first world problem. Even if we listened 24/7 for two decades we wouldn't finish. However, isn't the explanation that we are building a library to browse at our leisure? That makes me feel better..... 0:)
Yes, that's what I tell myself. I don't always convince myself, though. >:( :D
Quote from: Moonfish on September 15, 2019, 01:26:38 PM
Finally completed my boxes (moved upstairs) so now my living room looks almost normal! ::)
How is your Paillard thinking going? And what are your thoughts about the current Beethoven mania (box frenzy). Clearly all of us have nuuuuumerous versions of almost everything apart from a few unusual works. I guess we will all listen to Beethoven 24/7 in 2020?
No LvB for me. I've tons, and most of it very good. For a comprehensive set, I love the Sony box, which I got for a song. Excluding that, I could probably play a different disk a day for his whole Birthday year...
Regarding Paillard, I expect it to go the way of the Cluytens---very, very cheap (eventually). When it's $80-90, I'll think seriously about biting. I've developed patience in my old age 8)
So I bought this Naxos Telemann CD. Great CD. Cheap. Great purchase!
Next I went through my CD collection to see what Telemann I have. I was reminded how everytime I go through my collection I find many CDs I have forgotten altogether. I have this? Wow! I have this too? Great! I feel I need to revisit all of these discs rather than buy new stuff.
That's my solution to CDCDCD: Go through your collection and make surprising discoveries. 8)
Quote from: 71 dB on October 11, 2020, 12:57:50 PM
So I bought this Naxos Telemann CD. Great CD. Cheap. Great purchase!
Next I went through my CD collection to see what Telemann I have. I was reminded how everytime I go through my collection I find many CDs I have forgotten altogether. I have this? Wow! I have this too? Great! I feel I need to revisit all of these discs rather than buy new stuff.
That's my solution to CDCDCD: Go through your collection and make surprising discoveries. 8)
Indeed. Sometimes I find several copies of the same CD. ::)
Quote from: vandermolen on October 11, 2020, 11:47:18 PM
Indeed. Sometimes I find several copies of the same CD. ::)
At least it shows consistent taste! :D
Q
I think I only once accidentally bought a disc twice but even for that one I have the excuse that one was part of a twofer and on a different label (it was two Beethoven quartets with the Artemis that had appeared very early on some other label). I came close to buying stuff I already had several times but fortunately checked my shelves beforehand. And of course I bought a few things twice or more knowingly because of new remasterings or more economic boxes etc.
However, the most puzzling occasions are when I had really forgotten that I had bought something and was genuinely surprised discovering it on my shelves, this happened e.g. with the Beethoven violin sonatas with Cerovsek/Jumppanen. It has also happened once or twice that I was pretty sure I had bought a certain disc but it had remained in the planning stage and I never got around actually buying it.
Quote from: 71 dB on October 11, 2020, 12:57:50 PM
That's my solution to CDCDCD: Go through your collection and make surprising discoveries. 8)
That's what I decided to do starting yesterday. I started yesterday morning at Z for Zemlinsky and am working backwards through my collection, just pulling out the CDs where I think either "wow, haven't heard that in a long time" or "have never heard that" or "wait, I own this??"
Halfway through day 2, very much enjoying rediscovering Carl Maria von Weber.
Quote from: Brian on October 13, 2020, 08:45:13 AM
That's what I decided to do starting yesterday. I started yesterday morning at Z for Zemlinsky and am working backwards through my collection, just pulling out the CDs where I think either "wow, haven't heard that in a long time" or "have never heard that" or "wait, I own this??"
Halfway through day 2, very much enjoying rediscovering Carl Maria von Weber.
Yeah. I am surprised about how many "wait, I own this?" CDs I own! I listen to music much less these days I used to, because especially Youtube robs so much of my time: Oh, new math video by Michael Penn! Oh, Aleksi Himself is streaming (and burping ;D ) in Turku! Oh, the teaser trailer of Spielberg's 'West Side Story' is finally released (looks amazing btw! 8) ). Oh, these American have tasted Finnish candies! Oh, The Proper People have explored abandoned asylum! Oh, new Mathologer video! Oh, new Dead Mall video by Dan Bell! Don't even start with all the fox and capybara videos! I don't know how many Youtube channels I watch, but it is so many that I can practically watch Youtube ALL THE TIME! What they show on TV these days is almost completely repulsive crap, but on Youtube there is insane cornucopia of stuff I like! :o
So, I struggle to find time for music listening and when I do listen to music, it is rarely classical music. This means finding "wait, I own this??" CDs serves my quite well and this year I have bought so far only two classical CDs: One
Elgar and one
Silvestrov. It was so different 10 years ago when I was practically HOARDING classical music.
I haven't had CDCDCD for years. Youtube cured me, but now I am a Youtube junkie! ???
I haven't suffered from CDCDCD with Classical music, it's not like Rock where there's only one original and genuine recording which leaves a glaring gap in the collection if not obtained. As for listening to my collection, I've currently organised it all by year of composition and just play it through in sequence, deleting the odd work I really can't stand.
Quote from: steve ridgway on May 04, 2021, 10:29:30 PM
it's not like Rock where there's only one original and genuine recording which leaves a glaring gap in the collection if not obtained.
Then again rock bands rarely are nearly as prolific as classical music composers... ...so there is much less to obtain in the first place!
Of all my non-classical favorites, only Tangerine Dream has more music than Elgar for example and that's only because Tangerine Dream are insanely prolific. Many of my favorite non-classical artists only have a few hours of music.
Yes, it's very rare to find a rock band with more than half a dozen good albums. I was very surprised at the length of classical composers' productive careers but I guess that's the long training paying off.
Quote from: steve ridgway on May 04, 2021, 10:29:30 PM
I haven't suffered from CDCDCD with Classical music, it's not like Rock where there's only one original and genuine recording which leaves a glaring gap in the collection if not obtained. As for listening to my collection, I've currently organised it all by year of composition and just play it through in sequence, deleting the odd work I really can't stand.
If you have more than one composition on it though, or if it's a set--even a small one--what do you do then?
PD
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 06, 2021, 03:26:41 AM
If you have more than one composition on it though, or if it's a set--even a small one--what do you do then?
It's in files on a music player and if there are different recordings of the same work the movements of one have 001, 002 suffixes and the next 101, 102 etc. and I pick one of them to play on that cycle through. I use the Genre tag to hold the year then navigate the files by Genre.
Quote from: steve ridgway on May 06, 2021, 08:38:29 AM
It's in files on a music player and if there are different recordings of the same work the movements of one have 001, 002 suffixes and the next 101, 102 etc. and I pick one of them to play on that cycle through. I use the Genre tag to hold the year then navigate the files by Genre.
Ah! O.k. that makes sense now. I did once know someone who filed physical CDs by year.
PD
"Eilon Paz's photographs of vinyl obsessives – in pictures"
https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2015/feb/22/eilon-pazs-photographs-vinyl-dust-and-grooves-record-collectors
I only bought the BPO Bruckner Box last year, and I have no plan to buy anything this year.
I seem cured.
Sounds good. Also, one can get a long way with Bruckner. I knew a major collector, who said that in essence, one could have a classical music collection of 1) Bruckner symphonies 2) Mozart piano concertos - and that would be enough.
Quote from: MusicTurner on January 07, 2022, 11:19:03 PM
"Eilon Paz's photographs of vinyl obsessives – in pictures"
https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2015/feb/22/eilon-pazs-photographs-vinyl-dust-and-grooves-record-collectors
I looked at some of the pictures, torn between an element of envy and a strong urge for tidying some rooms up... :blank: :laugh:
At least we don't own 250,000 pairs of glasses or 135,000 LPs/CDs, like Elton John apparently now does (because he sold his first big LP collection in 1990):
"The strange obsessions of celebrity collectors"
https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/775972/celebrity-collections-sylvester-stallone-rare-books-elton-john-angelina-jolie-johnny-depp
https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/elton-john-owns-over-130000-vinyl-records-and-cds
Quote from: MusicTurner on January 07, 2022, 11:19:03 PM
"Eilon Paz's photographs of vinyl obsessives – in pictures"
https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2015/feb/22/eilon-pazs-photographs-vinyl-dust-and-grooves-record-collectors
I thought those pictures were great ;D
Quote from: springrite on January 08, 2022, 04:22:53 AM
I only bought the BPO Bruckner Box last year, and I have no plan to buy anything this year.
I seem cured.
This is encouraging news. As for me, I only bought the 7 disk box set of Schubert's 4-Hand Pianoforte music by Vermeulen, since at the time I couldn't find it as a FLAC download. Otherwise, no new CD's for me for over a year now. I'm pleased. :)
8)
Quote from: springrite on January 08, 2022, 04:22:53 AM
I only bought the BPO Bruckner Box last year, and I have no plan to buy anything this year.
I seem cured.
A success story! (?)
Quote from: aligreto on January 08, 2022, 07:04:13 AM
I thought those pictures were great ;D
+1
Though some of them were a bit scary; I'd hate to try and get out of certain of those rooms in a hurry if there were a fire! Or be found with just my feet sticking out under a pile of boxes that had fallen on top of me. :D
PD
There is the legend that the composer Alkan was killed when a bookshelf fell onto him. Probably not true but some of these people seem to be willing to take such risks...
Quote from: Jo498 on January 09, 2022, 02:22:11 AM
There is the legend that the composer Alkan was killed when a bookshelf fell onto him. Probably not true but some of these people seem to be willing to take such risks...
I was thinking of that story when I typed the above--though I couldn't remember which composer had reportedly died that way.
PD
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 09, 2022, 02:04:15 AM
+1
Though some of them were a bit scary; I'd hate to try and get out of certain of those rooms in a hurry if there were a fire! Or be found with just my feet sticking out under a pile of boxes that had fallen on top of me. :D
PD
It is obviously a lifestyle choice ;D
Quote from: Jo498 on January 09, 2022, 02:22:11 AM
There is the legend that the composer Alkan was killed when a bookshelf fell onto him. Probably not true...
Definitely not true. It belongs in the "Salieri killed Mozart" category. 😀
Quote from: Wanderer on January 09, 2022, 03:02:14 AM
Definitely not true. It belongs in the "Salieri killed Mozart" category. 😀
:laugh: ;D Do we know how he did die?
PD
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 09, 2022, 04:54:42 AM
:laugh: ;D Do we know how he did die?
PD
Hollywood says it was Salieri so it must be true ;D
Quote from: aligreto on January 09, 2022, 04:59:28 AM
Hollywood says it was Salieri so it must be true ;D
Bien sûr! ;) :)
PD
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 09, 2022, 04:54:42 AM
:laugh: ;D Do we know how he did die?
PD
Dive in! :D The latest theory based on historical epidemiological research, is a streptococcal infection.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Wolfgang_Amadeus_Mozart
Quote from: Que on January 09, 2022, 05:14:30 AM
Dive in! :D The latest theory based on historical epidemiological research, is a streptococcal infection.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Wolfgang_Amadeus_Mozart
Actually, I was referring to Alkan, but thanks! :)
PD
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 09, 2022, 05:17:40 AM
Actually, I was referring to Alkan, but thanks! :)
PD
My bad... But the Mozart mystery is so much juicier! ;)
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 09, 2022, 05:17:40 AM
Actually, I was referring to Alkan, but thanks! :)
PD
I also assumed, PD, that you were referring to Mozart above :)
Quote from: aligreto on January 09, 2022, 06:47:05 AM
I also assumed, PD, that you were referring to Mozart above :)
Pardon, my bad!
PD :-[
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 09, 2022, 07:19:31 AM
Pardon, my bad!
PD :-[
No need for apologies, PD; we were all on a different page here :)
A couple of days ago my brother phoned my wife up to see if I had a particular CD in my collection (kindly wanting to get me a birthday present next month). I gather that the conversation went something like this:
Brother: 'Does Jeffrey keep his CDs in alphabetical order?'
Wife: 'ALPHABETICAL ORDER!!!! ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THE SAME PERSON?'
My brother (who does keep his CDs in alphabetical order) was very amused by this conversation.
Quote from: vandermolen on May 04, 2022, 01:21:44 PM
A couple of days ago my brother phoned my wife up to see if I had a particular CD in my collection (kindly wanting to get me a birthday present next month). I gather that the conversation went something like this:
Brother: 'Does Jeffrey keep his CDs in alphabetical order?'
Wife: 'ALPHABETICAL ORDER!!!! ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THE SAME PERSON?'
My brother (who does keep his CDs in alphabetical order) was very amused by this conversation.
So you keep your CDs in BECATIALPHAL order Jeffrey? ;D
Quote from: vandermolen on May 04, 2022, 01:21:44 PM
A couple of days ago my brother phoned my wife up to see if I had a particular CD in my collection (kindly wanting to get me a birthday present next month). I gather that the conversation went something like this:
Brother: 'Does Jeffrey keep his CDs in alphabetical order?'
Wife: 'ALPHABETICAL ORDER!!!! ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THE SAME PERSON?'
My brother (who does keep his CDs in alphabetical order) was very amused by this conversation.
:laugh:
Quote from: vandermolen on May 04, 2022, 01:21:44 PM
A couple of days ago my brother phoned my wife up to see if I had a particular CD in my collection (kindly wanting to get me a birthday present next month). I gather that the conversation went something like this:
Brother: 'Does Jeffrey keep his CDs in alphabetical order?'
Wife: 'ALPHABETICAL ORDER!!!! ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THE SAME PERSON?'
My brother (who does keep his CDs in alphabetical order) was very amused by this conversation.
;D ;D ;D post of the month!
Thanks guys ;D
I am not sure I get the joke? Jeffrey is keeping no order at all among the CDs or an elaborate order so intransparent that an "outsider" cannot quickly check if a certain disc is present or not?
I don't think he was a science teacher. ;)
Quote from: steve ridgway on May 05, 2022, 04:03:27 AM
I don't think he was a science teacher. ;)
Spot on Steve. I teach History and History of Art!
I'd like to apply to this support group, maybe the first step to recovery is taking a photo of one of my music storage rooms/speaker graveyard ;D
Quote from: hvbias on May 06, 2022, 05:51:45 AM
I'd like to apply to this support group, maybe the first step to recovery is taking a photo of one of my music storage rooms/speaker graveyard ;D
Please do! ;D
I've really got to stop, but I keep finding stuff I want! Best thing to do is stay off Amazon, JPC, Presto Classical, Discogs and eBay. I drool every time I'm on Presto Classical's site or browsing the BIS store. Anyway, this sounds like a good plan, but, of course, I'd have to use Amazon to buy some things like dog treats and snacks, but if I could just keep only to these things and not CDs, I'd be better off.
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 06, 2022, 10:55:20 AM
I've really got to stop, but I keep finding stuff I want!
That's the problem with classical music. It never ends! The only non-classical music that gives the same feeling of endlessness is Tangerine Dream. The lifetime output of a typical non-classical artists, say Carly Simon, is so limited in comparison! I have noticed that whenever I discover a new non-classical artist I really like, I can usually collect most if not all of the releases of that artist in question within in a few weeks and say to myself: "That's it? No more to collect?" When I got into classical music 25 years ago I had no clue what I was getting into. Maybe I thought a collection of 100 classical CDs would be enough. How silly! ;D
More than money, the limiting factor is increasingly time. When am I going to listen to my collection?
Quote from: 71 dB on May 06, 2022, 11:34:28 AM
That's the problem with classical music. It never ends! The only non-classical music that gives the same feeling of endlessness is Tangerine Dream. The lifetime output of a typical non-classical artists, say Carly Simon, is so limited in comparison! I have noticed that whenever I discover a new non-classical artist I really like, I can usually collect most if not all of the releases of that artist in question within in a few weeks and say to myself: "That's it? No more to collect?" When I got into classical music 25 years ago I had no clue what I was getting into. Maybe I thought a collection of 100 classical CDs would be enough. How silly! ;D
More than money, the limiting factor is increasingly time. When am I going to listen to my collection?
Indeed. This gives you an idea of how vast classical music is and even in a roughly 200 year range (19th through 20th Centuries which is what I favor), there's just SO MUCH! And, yes, with popular music (rock, jazz, etc.) there is a limit unless they find more unheard tapes in the Miles Davis vault. :P
Quote from: 71 dB on May 06, 2022, 11:34:28 AM
That's the problem with classical music. It never ends! The only non-classical music that gives the same feeling of endlessness is Tangerine Dream. The lifetime output of a typical non-classical artists, say Carly Simon, is so limited in comparison! I have noticed that whenever I discover a new non-classical artist I really like, I can usually collect most if not all of the releases of that artist in question within in a few weeks and say to myself: "That's it? No more to collect?" When I got into classical music 25 years ago I had no clue what I was getting into. Maybe I thought a collection of 100 classical CDs would be enough. How silly! ;D
More than money, the limiting factor is increasingly time. When am I going to listen to my collection?
Very wise.
Quote from: vandermolen on May 05, 2022, 12:16:48 PM
Spot on Steve. I teach History and History of Art!
But that's even less of an excuse for failure at sorting and cataloguing! ;)
Quote from: 71 dB on May 06, 2022, 11:34:28 AM
That's the problem with classical music. It never ends!
I agree. This is the most frustrating thing. I've been into classical music for about 10 years. If I browse this site, I can literally stumble over an "excellent" composer, soloist (Piano, violin, cello, flute, bassoon, harpsichord, harp, accordion, etc. etc), conductor, singer, I'd never heard of in my life EVERY DAY. There is no great "classic era" rock or jazz band I've never heard of. I can look at pretty much any 50s-60s era jazz album, browse the players (drummer, bassist, etc.) and have a passing knowledge of virtually every name. But with classical, it's insane. There are a dozen "serious" new disks coming out every day, and the back catalog might as well be infinite.
Quote from: Jo498 on May 06, 2022, 11:48:05 PM
But that's even less of an excuse for failure at sorting and cataloguing! ;)
Good point!
Quote from: Jo498 on May 05, 2022, 12:22:04 AM
I am not sure I get the joke? Jeffrey is keeping no order at all among the CDs or an elaborate order so intransparent that an "outsider" cannot quickly check if a certain disc is present or not?
I have never seen the point (or value) of ordering alphabetically - I have so many 'mixed' albums it would be impossible. My LPs are stored in chronological order (more or less); my much larger collection of CD is in an elaborate order I won't even try to explain. It is not perfect but I am too committed to it to try and change it. I know where everything is, more or less, though I have just spent two days looking for a disc of Schubert quartets - it wasn't where it should be.
I have to confess that my digital downloads are in alphabetical order but that is imposed on me by my PC and choice of storage method; I also have far fewer downloads than CDs.
Quote from: Biffo on May 07, 2022, 02:21:28 AM
I have never seen the point (or value) of ordering alphabetically - I have so many 'mixed' albums it would be impossible. My LPs are stored in chronological order (more or less); my much larger collection of CD is in an elaborate order I won't even try to explain. It is not perfect but I am too committed to it to try and change it. I know where everything is, more or less, though I have just spent two days looking for a disc of Schubert quartets - it wasn't where it should be.
I have to confess that my digital downloads are in alphabetical order but that is imposed on me by my PC and choice of storage method; I also have far fewer downloads than CDs.
I started out with alphabetical order on composer, plus a section of mixed/recital discs on type (orchestral/instrumental/vocal on conductor/performer). As my collection grew, I subdivided the composers section into periods.
I hate when something is not where it is supposed to be! ??? Rarely ever hapens though...
I switched to chronological order although most boxes/anthologies dedicated to artists and some others are stored in a different shelf. However, I think I found stuff more quickly when it was alphabetical. Because of some lesser known composers I don't know the birth year by heart.
The advantage of chronological is in fact that some anthologies like "Courtly Love", "Sonatas from Dresden" etc. can be put in there. But it's difficult with other anthologies. The other advantage but that's not important to me is that Tchaikovsky, Tschaikowskij, Chaikovski etc. are no problem with chronological order.
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 06, 2022, 10:55:20 AM
I've really got to stop, but I keep finding stuff I want! Best thing to do is stay off Amazon, JPC, Presto Classical, Discogs and eBay. I drool every time I'm on Presto Classical's site or browsing the BIS store. Anyway, this sounds like a good plan, but, of course, I'd have to use Amazon to buy some things like dog treats and snacks, but if I could just keep only to these things and not CDs, I'd be better off.
Maybe an incentive for dog lovers (including myself): Imagine we didn't buy any CDs, downloads, etc. any longer. We could use the money for buying another dog or two. Sounds like a brilliant idea, doesn't it? I only have a small dog, but I'm dreaming of a whole pack of all sizes (10 at the least 8) ::) ::)).
2023 bump. Not that I was trying to cut down or anything, right now unboxing a pile of three separate Discogs orders of 15-30 discs each.
edit: two of those packages from Tom Deacon's (passed away this year) husband. I imagine some people here remember him from the RMCR days.