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Gilberto Gil Kaya N'gan Daya

7 may 06

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In fact, in the sea of reviews that come in, it only takes a couple of days of distraction for proposals like this to fall into oblivion. Truthfully, despite the balanced enthusiasm you show, the idea of this musical meeting doesn't attract me very much; it seems a bit forced to me. However, the only way to confirm this would be to listen to something. I’ll check the link you mentioned. Night :)

Alif Tree French Cuisine

7 may 06

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Here too I have a vague sense of déjà-vu listening to the samples, but it doesn't seem too bad. I like the fourth sample, the second one as well, while the tenth annoys me a bit like a dish with too much salt :)

Aoki Takamasa Quantum

7 may 06

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I was checking the site you mentioned to see if I could listen to something, and well, si puede (http://www.aokitakamasa.com/indexes/index.sounds.html) there are samples of all the tracks from this album that I listened to, which left me a bit unsettled; interesting, but I might not delve deeper unless the other samples and mp3s available change my mind. Bye.

Four Tet Pause

7 may 06

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Really interesting samples (especially the last one) and also quite varied in sounds, I'm interested thx :)

The Concretes In Colour

7 may 06

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listening to the samples, the feeling of déjà-vu is indeed strong, but I must admit that the listening experience didn't excite me much, except maybe for the sixth one you included, although it seems to me that the entry of the ethereal voice ruins the beautiful intro... damn, I'll stop here; the last thing we need is for me to start reviewing the samples ;)) night

Alessandra Celletti Chi mi darà le ali

6 may 06

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A few days ago, I stumbled upon the sound of this record during a radio show on Radio 3, and it really struck me. Then I heard Alessandra presenting her music. I returned to this page, ordered the album (after searching for it in vain through traditional channels), and tonight I listened to it. It's a fresh listen, but that's enough to say it's a beautiful work. There are many emotions in this music, emotions that soar high; however, I must admit that a particularly intense emotion was gifted to me by reading some words in the booklet while I was listening, and I wanted to share them here as a counterpoint to the exalted metaphysical sense in Johnofpatmos’ beautiful review: "In all my life I have never exercised an act of violence, either physical or moral. Not because I am fanatically for non-violence. Which, if it is a form of ideological self-restraint, is also violence. I have never exercised any violence in my life, neither physical nor moral, simply because I have relied on my nature, that is, on my culture” (Pier Paolo Pasolini).

Frank Sinatra Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim

6 may 06

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A nice batch of reviews this time, classy proposals, refined, sophisticated, written with enthusiasm; someone said it’s a beautiful site :))

The Horace Silver Quintet plus J.J. Johnson The Cape Verdean Blues

6 may 06

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I don't know this one, damn, but I need to listen to it also to reread the review ;) Anyway, I wanted to make a note about the Blue Note covers, which I've always found beautiful. This is a really nice example. Speaking of Blue Note, the other day I got Gonzalo Rubalcaba's first solo piano album, but I can't get into it like I'd like to; something doesn’t click for me. I'd like you to listen to it and see what you think. If you don’t have it, let me know and I’ll carve out some time tomorrow to return the favor :) Hi!

Eddie Gomez Dedication

6 may 06

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Among the albums you’ve introduced me to, this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful, very much in line with my personal "feel". I took advantage of your review to listen to it again. I confess that I found the combination of listening and reading incredibly effective. Your words dissect the music with commendable passion and expertise. "Autumn Leaves" is one of the standards I love most, but I didn’t even recognize it in this version—I struggle to pinpoint the theme, yet I find it stunning. Now I’ll pour myself a sambuca and, as is my custom, set it on fire; a bit of flame is the perfect touch before sipping it.

Ludwig Van Beethoven Sonata per pianoforte in do minore n. 32 op.111

6 may 06

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Thank you all for the de-wishes debasers. Yesterday we practically wrote together odradek, so I'm only seeing your comment now; now I'm waiting to hear how you find the album :) The anecdote about Patty was beautiful; it was like seeing it, thx. A quick response to Henry Purcell’s question: the connection isn’t related to your considerations but to the concept of truth, which then ties to that of tolerance. The exacerbation of one’s conviction regarding the former can undermine the latter, as in this case. And the increase in intolerance doesn’t help knowledge. It was an additional contribution to what you were saying. I was wondering: why invite to boycott it? Let’s go see it; at worst, it will be a bad film adapted from a bad book, that's all. In short, if the relativist exacerbation doesn’t please you, then I don’t like that of absolute truth with all its consequences and dangers. Perhaps then a middle ground is better. ::: Lukin ::: I look forward to hearing from you and anyway, who are you telling, this is a tough period for me. I'm waiting to relax properly, perhaps at a demeeting as Mauri says. Bye :)