Sarong1 1st Gear January 21, 2007 Author Share January 21, 2007 (edited) This is a follow-up to the It's Magic (produced in 2006) album I have recommended some time ago... I stumbled upon two more of Eddie Higgins's album while at PS's Music Junction. I was surprised these other two albums were available at MJ, MJ never impress upon me that they carry imports like Eddie Higgins until I saw it. The other two are by Eddie Higgins as well but expressed thru Trio rather than Quintet. Well, quintet meaning five instruments (piano, tenor sax, clarinet, bass and drums). One is Eddie Higgins's Standard Higgins while the other is Ballad Higgins (both produced in year 2005). There are a lot more album out there, like Eddie's Jazz Mozart but these three that I have, are the prefered ones. There are many reasons why I particularly like Eddie's expression of jazz, most important of all, the albums are strictly recorded in New York and post mastering done in Japan's Venus Records. I also particularly like the cover design that comes with his every album, unique and retro. I bought both for $35.90 each at PS's MJ. Hope you will enjoy it as well. If you must choose between the three, I think the It's Magic should come first. Edited January 21, 2007 by Sarong1 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 21, 2007 Author Share January 21, 2007 (edited) Have always wanted to recommend this album to you. Essentially a chamber-music type of classical and modern works by a guitar and cello, much like a recital in the studio... The tracks in the album exhibits warmthness in a cold winter. The guitar added that magical touch to a soulful cello, this combination is a first for me, who has been skeptical over how a guitar can be blended so nicely with the cello. This album has provided me with a much needed setting for some self-reflection over time. Made wholly in Germany, the recording has moved away from a typical over-engineered effect, not too clinical, not too rough. What you should hear from this album, is the presence of the guitar and the sexy cello in a room. I suppose your audio's mid bass and mid range will be put into a real test giving the common sonic characteristic the two instruments have. Pay emphasis to the separation of the two instruments. Highly recommended to be enjoyed at home on a lazy couch. Robert wolf, the guitarist of Quadro Nuevo, together-did with the virtuosen Cellistin Fany Kammerlander to a chamber-musical duo: they draw almost boundless sound variety from their instruments - times sensitive floating melodies play, then again with tension-loaded and tendencyful passages with. "FARO" offers both self-compositions of the guitarist and interpretations of works as large star as Chick Corea and Sting. Edited January 21, 2007 by Sarong1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 22, 2007 Author Share January 22, 2007 (edited) Each of us has test or demo CDs that we prefer to use over the others whenever we come to assessing or auditing audio system both at home and in car audio. Most of us should be very familiar with demo CDs from Focal No.3, Chesky Edited January 22, 2007 by Sarong1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 22, 2007 Author Share January 22, 2007 Argh...finally found the original version of this Ruben Gonzalez's CD, it took me one year to find it. Guess not much left in the market, I am sorry...but you may have my CDR version should you want it. Was first introduced by Ben Chan who has generously lent me for listening and for subsequent reviews but this review has came one year later...I am terribly sorry Ben. OK, what I have got here is an album made 10 years ago in 1997 (yes, last century). Filled with Cuban tradition if I may describe it, with Ruben on the piano, accompanied by his own selection of musicians doing bass, trumpet, timbales, congos, cowbell, and three other men as chorus vocals... Total of 9 tracks on this album which even my spouse said is smoothing and nicey...great to listen to while driving over a lazy Sunday, especially along East Coast Park... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 26, 2007 Author Share January 26, 2007 (edited) You like Carl Orff's O Fortuna? The one on Focal No 3 and the recent Usher CD? Here are four clips, one classical and one techno...enjoy... Classial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAvXVHX8KNE Classical http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea9xrbdUivg Techno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DSI_dCqptc Another techno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUNTrqyQ-wo Cheerlos... Edited January 26, 2007 by Sarong1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chteoo Neutral Newbie January 26, 2007 Share January 26, 2007 where u got it from finally. Regds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 26, 2007 Author Share January 26, 2007 (edited) You mean the Ruben one? I got it right in front of my eyes at the nearest Semb Music Centre (Northpoint's Audiophile CD shop)...So near yet so far... Edited January 26, 2007 by Sarong1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 26, 2007 Author Share January 26, 2007 (edited) Here is one clip to Ruben Gonzalez's music video...very short one but just enuf to tickle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf9vhH55E6w Edited January 26, 2007 by Sarong1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 26, 2007 Author Share January 26, 2007 (edited) Yngwie Malmsteen plays Bach's Air on G String...on a acoustic guitar... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjCavHWBRHg And...Julian Lloyd Webber plays Bach's Air on G An orange sings Carmen Fantasia...yes...an orange...no typo here... Edited January 26, 2007 by Sarong1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chteoo Neutral Newbie January 26, 2007 Share January 26, 2007 (edited) Great..I will watch out for these demo CDs next time too..tks. Edited January 26, 2007 by Chteoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Approvel Neutral Newbie January 27, 2007 Share January 27, 2007 There are still a number of cds which Ruben Gonzalez is involved, like Buena Vista Social Club and Afro Cuban All Stars Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 27, 2007 Author Share January 27, 2007 There are still a number of cds which Ruben Gonzalez is involved, like Buena Vista Social Club and Afro Cuban All Stars Yes, you are right..."Introducing Ruben Gonzalez" is my favourite. He was introduced to Buena Vista Club after he had retired and appeared as guest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Approvel Neutral Newbie January 28, 2007 Share January 28, 2007 The rest equally nice, as long as Ruben is in it, his hands on the piano is simply magical, makes the panio seems alive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 28, 2007 Author Share January 28, 2007 The rest equally nice, as long as Ruben is in it, his hands on the piano is simply magical, makes the panio seems alive Hmm, any members that have seen this review should feel safe to reach out for Ruben's collection. You have the "approval" already...Approvel, correct? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Approvel Neutral Newbie January 29, 2007 Share January 29, 2007 Not many knows how to appreciate this kind of music, glad to find a kaki here like you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 29, 2007 Author Share January 29, 2007 Well, that is my purpose here, to introduce fine music to the rest so that we can together enjoy good music...Cheers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarong1 1st Gear January 29, 2007 Author Share January 29, 2007 I have spare copy of Amanda Mcbroom's Dreaming. Anyone interested drop me a PM pls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazster_t Neutral Newbie March 4, 2007 Share March 4, 2007 I'm currently listening to 'Essential Michael Jackson' Its a 2 disc compilation of some of his greatest works from Jackson 5 to recent years. Not only does it bring back memories but the recording/ mastering was also well done. Listening to 'Man in the Mirror' on a well setup system is simply incredible. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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