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[Johannes Ockeghem. Complete Songs, Vol.2.Blue Heron.Cody Bowers, Kim Leeds, Sophie Michaux, Reginald Mobley, Margot Rood.Scott Metcalfe, harp & fiddle, artistic director.Recorded: 2022, 2023, 2024, Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.Could not find the back cover for it.]

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General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...

Last post by Harry - Today at 05:55:10 AM

Johannes Ockeghem.
Complete Songs, Vol.2.
Blue Heron.
Cody Bowers, Kim Leeds, Sophie Michaux, Reginald Mobley, Margot Rood.
Scott Metcalfe, harp & fiddle, artistic director.
Recorded: 2022, 2023, 2024, Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
Could not find the back cover for it.

I can join the fanclub   This is absolutely amazing. A very able projection, i might say something of some of the sopranos, that lash out at places, be it mildly, for example in " Baisies moy dont fort", but in general I can live with that. Excellent recording and performance.

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General Classical Music Discussion / Re: Indian Classical Music

Last post by Traverso - Today at 05:54:05 AM

One of those artists from India, in this case from South India, who immediately overwhelms you at the first encounter is L Subramaniam. Not the usual Sarangi is played here, but a Western violin that is held in a different way with the neck. down. A beautiful soothing sound and astonishing ingenuity. Subramaniam has a son who has followed in his father's footsteps and also perform together on occasion.
How wonderful to communicate with your father in this way.
This Nimbus recording is an absolute must for all those who care about this music.
Many CDs from the past are not for sale or are very expensive, one of the reasons is that the CD market has collapsed.

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The Diner / Re: Last Movie You Watched

Last post by steve ridgway - Today at 05:43:32 AM

Yesterday, I watched Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957).  Frequently cited as the worst film ever made, I was curious about it and it was on tv so why not.  It was pretty bad but had some charm which is all I could have hoped for.  Some of the reasons why it felt bad is just horrible production values, too campy, poor acting (the co-pilot literally is reading the script on his lap), poor...well everything is poor.  Seems like everything was a single take without rehearsal.  Don't quite understand why there is a vampire or vampira.  One thing I did like is the sun gun idea.  I thought that was quite interesting in the peak of the atom and hydrogen bomb hysteria to allude to the next generation weapon would be a photon bomb but since photons travel through space everywhere, it would destroy the universe. 

The beam of a Gamma Ray Burst might possibly vaporise a planet at a range of 200 light years.

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General Classical Music Discussion / Re: On-line Stores & Sellers

Last post by Spotted Horses - Today at 05:42:13 AM

Did you ever receive your order @Spotted Horses ?

Nope. The end of today will mark five weeks since DHL tracking says it entered U.S. Customs. A week ago I emailed jpc and they said they would inquire with the shipper, but I haven't heard from them since. Time to email them again, I guess.

Hard to say what is going on. Maybe jpc didn't include a valid customs declaration and it is going to be sent back.

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The Diner / Re: 7 Favorite Stanley Kubrick...

Last post by Karl Henning - Today at 05:39:53 AM

As for those of you who have a favorite Kubrick film, I suppose you'll jump in without any encouragement 

Pressed to choose one favorite (which the thread does not) I think it would have to be Dr Strangelove.

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The Diner / Re: Last Movie You Watched

Last post by Karl Henning - Today at 05:35:31 AM

James Hong

And what a filmography! The In-Laws and Blade Runner.

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The Diner / Re: Today's Purchases (Non-cla...

Last post by steve ridgway - Today at 05:31:02 AM

It's neither pride, luck or expectations. It's a simple question of taste. Everyone differs. Sorry for being so limited.

You might find some good 1970s concerts from the In Search Of Hades box set on archive.org .

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The Diner / Re: 7 Favorite Stanley Kubrick...

Last post by Todd - Today at 05:27:57 AM

What he said, although we're now in 2024 - where did the future go?

It ran into reality.  Fret not, there are still some people who hold fast to the silly notion that humans will colonize the solar system - or even the galaxy! - and mediocre future entertainments will explore such topics anew.  Maybe one or two will match Kubrick qualitatively.  Doubtful, but maybe.

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Great Recordings and Reviews / Re: New Releases

Last post by Brian - Today at 05:27:30 AM

That piano guy is gonna need a bigger umbrella!

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General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...

Last post by DavidW - Today at 05:26:28 AM

My favorite listen recently is magnificent, charming Haydn.  Just perfection.  Not overly driven (that is how you crush Haydn), nor ponderous, nor dull.  Just effortlessly musical.