JohnOfPatmos

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DeAge™ : 7588 days • Here since 31 august 2005

Sergei Rachmaninoff Concerto per pianoforte n° 3 in re minore

21 sep 05

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Congratulations Grass on this review of a musical monument like the famous "Rach 3." I must admit that I'm not a huge fan of Martha Argerich, although I do recognize her extraordinary interpretations, even if they don't always align with my taste. Therefore, the 5 for the record is more of an "objective" rating rather than a "subjective" one. I would also like to mention the interpretations of Gilels or Richter. Bye :)

Ada Montellanico e Enrico Pieranunzi Danza di una ninfa, storie di Tenco

20 sep 05

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Hal, I just now realize this telepathy!!! I don't know the album, but from what you write, it could really appeal to me. The conclusion of the review is beautiful. You can truly feel the absence of a man like Tenco, and it's significant. Bye and thanks, J.O.P.

Kathleen Battle & Wynton Marsalis Baroque Duet

20 sep 05

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Thank you, odra! The samples have been added!

Enrico Pieranunzi & Paul Motian Doorways

20 sep 05

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Thanks for the comments, guys! To pique your curiosity, I've added a couple of samples from my two favorite tracks. In the review, I omitted that in some songs there is the sax of Chris Potter, appearing as a "special guest star," giving a jolt of vitality to a truly cerebral album. Bye :)

Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny Beyond The Missouri Sky

19 sep 05

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Very true, Frantz! Perhaps feelings are the true "lens" through which music is heard, maybe even before it is felt!

Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny Beyond The Missouri Sky

19 sep 05

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I agree with Hal about Charlie Haden's typical sound. "Lush" is truly an apt adjective. I would also add deep and vibrant. It's truly surprising to notice how often, when collaborating with Haden, many other great musicians (like Metheny here) manage to bring out the best in themselves. Or simply rediscover aspects of their own musicality that are often little explored. Speaking of Charlie and Pat, I am reminded of the beautiful reinterpretation of "Travels" (by Pat) featured on "American Dreams," another excellent CD by Charlie. Kudos to ptr for the always great choices :) Bye

Stefano Bollani Les Fleurs Bleues

16 sep 05

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Thank you guys for the always appreciated comments and valuable advice!!! Hal, you’re great! I don’t know "Shades of Chet," but since I love Chet, I have to check it out. Wow though... the shopping cart keeps getting longer and longer :))

Henryk Mikolaj Gòrecki Symphony No.3 for Soprano and Orchestra, "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs"

16 sep 05

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Guys... we are talking about great music here. Congratulations on the choice and the review, Enea. From the album cover, this is the edition of the "Eloquence" series (Universal Classics), which not only merges the names of three labels like Philips, Decca, and Deutsche Grammophon, but also has the great advantage (not to be underestimated) of the affordability of the CDs. The insights the album offers are countless. But for some reason, all this simply brings to mind a phrase I once heard from a medical professor: "The role of medicine is not to restore the patient to happiness, but rather to lead them back to a more common unhappiness."

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Tender Prey

16 sep 05

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Beautiful, Enk! And what the hell… "Mercy Seat" alone would be enough for us to do a review. The reference to Johnny Cash's extraordinary reinterpretation (with that cathedral-like organ crescendo that always moves and terrifies) is fantastic, and in its themes, Cave reflects perfectly. And then the style of the review is always that unmistakable one... original and personal!

Kronos Quartet & Asha Bhosle You've Stolen My Heart

15 sep 05

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Beautiful and provocative, this review, ptr! Of course, Kronos has played a significant role in the landscape of contemporary music, and some of their albums are and remain unattainable... However, doubts have started to arise for me as well. Exploration and experimentation are good, but perhaps it’s getting a bit excessive now. Too much desire to impress, who knows... It’s nice to see my personal concerns confirmed here.