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Guys, its the monsoons.

When ever there is thunder, please take the time out and LISTEN to the Truly AWESOME Bass.... preferably out in the open ( your balcony ?

Its usually a once a year opportunity.

Desh mere : The Legend of Bhagat Singh..

Happy Independence Day Buddies!!

On Independence day: Just got the cd by AR rehman where we have 25+ legendary artists singing/PLaying Jana Gana Mana.

I thought the tracks are simply amazing

Sonu Nigam - Kismat
One of the better Indian singers - worth a listen.

Sarah Vaughan - In The Land Of Hi-Fi
A voice that can soar like a bird. I also like the instrumentals. But is there a recording problem in this album? I can hear some harshness in the treble.

managed to get the Cole Porter Soundbook..listening to it now..

Arj schrieb:

On Independence day: Just got the cd by AR rehman where we have 25+ legendary artists singing/PLaying Jana Gana Mana. I thought the tracks are simply amazing

I think it was an airtel ad, but some legends [not all] of Indian Vocal Singing - sang the national anthem. It was superlative. I really loved it.
I wonder if there is an audiophile recording for the same. Would love to hear it on a good set up !! No Jokes. It came as an ad on TV yesterday. I really liked it a lot.

It is definitely not an audiophile recording..but good onenone-the-less.
it is getting all these living legends together on 1 cd which is even more amazing !

OST - Le Fabuleux Destin D'Amelie Poulain

Simple and sweet music. Very soothing

Michael Buble's "It's Time". Looks like he was there for some time but a new find for me. The album is well produced and recorded, liked this guy singing must search and find his other albums

Suggestions from his fans regarding albums is welcomed and thanks in advance.
Regards
Ani

Anne Murray - A fantastic Canadian country singer with a style more mellow than Celine Dion.

Eva Cassidy - Imagine

An album I was gifted - lovely female vocals + guitar.

Time Out- Dave Brubeck Quartet

track no3 is fu(kin' amazing.

Savyasaachi schrieb:

Time Out- Dave Brubeck Quartet track no3 is fu(kin' amazing.

It is, isn't it??

Blue Rondo... and Take Five are fab!

In fact Take Five is one tune I can never get enough of!

Thanks to Manek for introducing me to more of DB!!

Savyasaachi schrieb:

Time Out- Dave Brubeck Quartet track no3 is fu(kin' amazing.

Liked ‘Time Out’ ? Then you will also like following:

1>Side by Side: by Johnny Hodges and Duke Ellington Label: Polygram Records

2>(Play the blues) Back to Back: by Johnny Hodges and Duke Ellington Label: Polygram Records

3>Somethi’ Else: Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Hank Jones,Sam Jones, Art Blakey Label:Blue Note Record.


No decent Jazz collection is complete without these fine albums.

Thanks for the reccos..will surely check them out

ani schrieb:

Michael Buble's "It's Time". Looks like he was there for some time but a new find for me. The album is well produced and recorded, liked this guy singing must search and find his other albums Suggestions from his fans regarding albums is welcomed and thanks in advance. Regards Ani

Amazing talent. The kid is just too good. Also check out Michael Buble - call me irresponsible.


Regards
SNV

Hi SNV,
Thank you Sir, will search for it. He has the singing ability and the quality of his voice is something that one don't find in most of pop singers now a days !!

regards
Anil

Arj schrieb:

On Independence day: Just got the cd by AR rehman where we have 25+ legendary artists singing/PLaying Jana Gana Mana. I thought the tracks are simply amazing

I bought it and am listening to it now. Great compilation.

Hi Doc !

I too want this CD;
What is its name ?
Please............
Thanks,

I bought it and am listening to it now. Great compilation

It's called "Jana Gana Mana - A timeless creation"

I have "back to back" jonny hodges and the Duke too. Definately recomended.

Nat Adderly "work song" album with Wes Montgomery, Bobby Timmons, Pearcy Heath, Sam Jones (Riverside). Not the best of them recordings but the music is fantastic. It has Wes Montgomery in his element on a few of tracks.

"This here is Bobby Timmons", another fantactic album.

Manek.

Listening to the best of The Guess Who

The song that I like the most is "These Eyes"

Also:
-The Who
-Perry Como

SDhawan schrieb:

It's called "Jana Gana Mana - A timeless creation"

Thank you - Doc.

I shall go & get it today.

Regards,

Ahmad Jamal live at the Montreaux Jazz Festival 1985.

One of my favourite pianists live.

Awesome!

Ana Caram - Maracana
Patricia Barber - Night Club

Oh these women!

Anne Murray - Does anyone else listen to this fabulous Canadian singer?

Yes. Neutral. In fact she has sung a duet with Ciff Richard in his last album "Two's Company:The Duets". Very talented singer, was very popular in seventies and later had come out with some good Christian songs too.

Talking of Canadian singers any Gordon Lightfoot fans here?
Regards
Ani

Step around and dance a bit
Polish up the dice
Set 'em loose and let 'em roll
This is my advice
Keep your mind a mystery
Runnin' hot 'n' cold
She's more than money
She's 14 Karat Gold

Moi.I have Gord's Gold Vol 2 & Shadows.

Not particularly easy to come by here in India in my experience.

K

Neutral schrieb:

Anne Murray - Does anyone else listen to this fabulous Canadian singer? :)

"Leaving on a Jet plane"- very melancholy. love her voice.
its ages since i heard her..

Azam Ali - Elysium for the Brave

Azam Ali is an American of Iranian origin.She fronts a band called Niyas that puts the words of Sufi poets to music.

Great stuff !!

Physical Graffiti - Led Zeppelin

This double cd album showcases the versatility of the band, without letting down the heaviness they had known for...which inturn I die for

Neutral schrieb:

Anne Murray - Does anyone else listen to this fabulous Canadian singer? :)

I really like "You needed me" !!!

Any reccomendations about Led Zeppelin? Is Physical Graffitti their best work or anything else? I have not heard them but would like to.

van Halen - The Best of Both Worlds

Any reccomendations about Led Zeppelin?

You could take a look at their greatest hits compilation-lots of nice numbers-I like their "Stairway to Heaven" the best of all.

Fleetwood Mac-Fleetwood Mac &
Fleetwood Mac-Tusk;
Great albums, both.
And with this, I hit 400-Yay!

Superb Kamal !
Well suggested.
Fleetwood Mac - Rumors - is my reference CD.

Kamal schrieb:

Fleetwood Mac-Fleetwood Mac & Fleetwood Mac-Tusk; Great albums, both. And with this, I hit 400-Yay!

Agree, fleetwood mac's song - everywhere - what a song! love the start

http://www.amazon.com/Rumours-Fleetwood-Mac/dp/B000002KGT

This is the album I was referring to.

The 3 tracks that I like are

2,7,10

Loely Album

SDhawan schrieb:

Neutral schrieb: Anne Murray - Does anyone else listen to this fabulous Canadian singer? :) I really like "You needed me" !!! Any reccomendations about Led Zeppelin? Is Physical Graffitti their best work or anything else? I have not heard them but would like to.

Doc,

You just can't go wrong with any of the Led Zep albums...

Led Zep IV is their most successful album and definitely one of the most influential albums in rock history and contains the super-classic Stairway to Heaven. it is a must have...

I personally like Led Zep II & III. All these albums have a very characteristic sound, different from the others. Physical Graffiti is a rocking album but not their best effort (IMHO). Presence is a better album coz it has Achilles' Last Stand...one of my all time faves...

If you are getting into this band here's the order I would suggest -

Led Zep IV
Led Zep II
Led Zep III
Houses of the holy
Physical Graffiti
In through the out door
Once you have reached till here, you can pick up the rest of their works in any order

Completely agree with soulforged re Led Zep.
I have the box set & Vol IV is also my favourite.
Bhagwan, I have enjoying Fleetwood Macs' Rumours for over 2 decades-first on an LP, then on a cassette, & now on a CD.
IMO it is their best album.
The other 2 albums I mentioned are also excellent albums in their own right,but they can't touch Rumours,which remains one of my "desert Island " Albums.

Guys, try out "Hymns of the 49th Parallel"
by K D LANG.
This album was presented to me by Viren.
Kathryn Dawn Lang is a Canadian singer, not high profile like her Compatriot Celene Dion, but an amazing singer all the same.
This album of hers is very subtly orchestrated with the focus bang on her vocals & guitar and very musical & relaxing to listen to.
Could be used as an audition CD also, I find it that good.

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours, Tango in the Night & Behind the Mask ,,,,,,,

Thanks for recommendations about Led Zeppelin - it's on by shopping list now.

Fat of the Land - Prodigy.

Just cause I don't go to the gym, doesn't mean my speakers shouldn't workout

Great to hear that 3 forum members like Anne Murray too. :)Cheers to Ani, Arj, and Doc. Others, do listen to her. She's worth it.

Thanks to my Chennai friend, I have been introduced to one of the most delicate and soaring New Zealand female singers, Hayley Westenra

Do check out Hayley's "Treasure". Order it over the web, if necessary. It's that good
http://www.hayleywestenra.com/

soulforged schrieb:

If you are getting into this band here's the order I would suggest - Led Zep IV Led Zep II Led Zep III Houses of the holy Physical Graffiti In through the out door Once you have reached till here, you can pick up the rest of their works in any order ;)

hey, Led Zep I is missing, typo?...or u think maybe its too raw for the Doc?

My simple recommendation is not to buy the so called 'greatest hits' compilation albums of some bands/artists which makes little sense to me...

I personally feel it robs the essence of a studio album, some being concept albums...as soulforged mentioned, each will have a distinct sound...also one can realise how the band and their music has 'progressed' over years..

Completely agree with you there Voodoo, 'Best of' albums generally do not provide the true essence of the band and mostly the compilations would contain either the greatest hits as per the charts or as per the rights to the songs that the label could get...

Led Zep I, IMHO, is strictly for the folx who are into the band and not the best album to begin your journey with. Thats the reason why I clubbed it with the 'rest of'...

soulforged schrieb:

Led Zep I, IMHO, is strictly for the folx who are into the band and not the best album to begin your journey with.

ok..good enough reason...I'll take it

Was listening to 1947 earth after ages. I have to say this is one superlative album by the star AR Rahman. Lovely and enchanting music.
Also playing Sarah Brightman - Eden.
I dont seem to be getting over these women singers.
And will try to get hold of the other musical women being mentioned here for sure.

listening to the travelling wilburys vol 1 and 3.

classic rock !

Any fans around ?