JohnOfPatmos

DeRank ™: 1,37

DeAge™ : 7588 days • Here since 31 august 2005

Carl Orff Carmina Burana

19 feb 06

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Orff! Purists might turn up their noses, but not me. In fact, this was one of the reviews I wanted to write, but I was (very well) preempted! The edition is beautiful, I would say historic. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau is in splendid form, incredibly delicate in "Omnia Sol Temperat" and overwhelmingly passionate in "Circa Mea Pectora". Gundula Janowitz is also stunning when she sings a piece filled with lyricism like "In trutina". The orgiastic revelry of "In Taberna quando sumus" is simply captivating. A must-listen.

Moondog The German Years 1977-1999

16 feb 06

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Everything is touching, everything is beautiful. All the personalities of Mr. Nobody painting this beautiful fresco. Have a good ascent up the river, odradek, and... just be careful not to be enchanted by other sirens :)) JoP

Ivano Fossati Lampo viaggiatore

15 feb 06

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I’m re-listening to it these days. My favorites are "La bottega di filosofia" (I’ve lived those "car rides to Genoa of stone" too) and the beautiful "Io sono un uomo libero," much superior in Fossati's version compared to Celentano's… and with a spine-tingling line ("Lazzaro si sveglia ogni giorno e Caino gli porge il sale, e non per la minestra").

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Concerti per pianoforte K 466 e K 482

13 feb 06

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I'm not very comfortable with Mozart, but I know these concertos quite well, especially the one in D minor, which is also one of the "classical" concertos most loved by "jazzists" like Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett. The review is perfect and precise, as always. Speaking of D minor, Grass, I'm also looking forward to your review of that monument that is K 626!

John Zorn, Bill Frisell, Tim Sparks & Marc Ribot Masada Guitars

13 feb 06

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Not much to add, except for the grades...

Alessandra Celletti Overground

12 feb 06

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I remember Mururoa well. I was in my last year of high school and we were protesting with an endless strike. At the same time, I wondered what the point of protesting was, since I didn't think the French cared much about what was happening in some obscure high school in a small town. That's when I began a whole series of questions about the "meaning" of what we do in life and the meaning of "protest." Your self-review, Alessandra, reminded me of certain words by the great Dario Bellezza, a poet who is already a bit too forgotten here in Italy, who said he loved "the silent protest of those who cannot speak." Well done for protesting with the most universal language, music. Bye, JoP. PS Nobody, seeing you in black moves me :))

Arild Andersen with Vassilis Tsabropoulos and John Marshall The Triangle

12 feb 06

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Thank you, Paolo, for your feedback, and also for what you wrote about "April"! As for Tsabropuolos... he is one of the most "Evansian" pianists around! Definitely one to watch closely. Bye and thanks, JoP

David Grumel Beaurivage

11 feb 06

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Beautiful this page! Intriguing feature, fabulous cover.

Ralph Towner Lost And Found

7 feb 06

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A warm greeting to everyone who has read this "quasi-review" (I have to be more careful in the future, and try to talk a bit more about music, perhaps!). A special thanks to antoniodeste, whom I always read with great pleasure :)) Regarding the purchase advice, dear Nobody, the issue is always the same, after all. It’s that we assess everything through our own experiences, and I, in particular, may always too closely associate my listens with certain internal feelings (wonderful ones, in the case of this album). However, knowing antonio’s expertise and, being completely honest, considering that I don’t know Towner well at all, I really think it’s better to follow his advice! In fact, I myself will try to get the three titles he mentions. Bye everyone, and see you soon! JoP

Arvo Pärt Alina

4 feb 06

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Here, I’ve been away from DeBaser for a few days and here’s what I find! Arvo Part is transcendence and granite monolithism at the same time. I’ll just add that I recommend everyone listen to his "Passio" and, for the rest, I’ll let my votes speak :)) Bye to everyone, JoP.