Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

[Bowmoreman]

Sorry to hear about your health and I hope you get better. I thought you might may have misspoken so I tried to think of a nice way to say it. Definitely post what you think of Limelight, it is not one of the really famous songs I hear so often from Alan Parsons..

I love Alan Parsons and have a lot of his records… but, I do hafta say Rush - Limelight is far preferred (by me)…

 

[Paladin79]

I love Alan Parsons and have a lot of his records… but, I do hafta say Rush - Limelight is far preferred (by me)…

I have listened to Rush but they are just not my thing other than Tom Sawyer.

 

[tincanear]

Best $ spent on audio recently—recalibrated my ears over the weekend

Live un-amplified source, purest possible signal chain. Small venue. Dynamics off the charts, even 12 rows back. Strangely, to my ears, the french horns sounded closer than other brass, almost even with the violins. Shostakovich 4th.

Past concerts available on CD, will get this one when it becomes available as a reference

 

[AndreYew]

Live un-amplified source, purest possible signal chain. Small venue. Dynamics off the charts, even 12 rows back. Strangely, to my ears, the french horns sounded closer than other brass, almost even with the violins. Shostakovich 4th.

I totally agree! Also did you ask you them which direction their Ethernet cables were plugged in?

One remarkable experience I had this past summer was an assignment to photograph some orchestral concerts for a local classical music festival because their regular guy couldn't do it. I like photographing from the wings backstage for a unique perspective, but I end up running back and forth backstage to get on the left and right sides of the stage. One of the pieces they played was Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, and I was crossing backstage when they were playing the end of the Sacrificial Dance, which is one of the loudest parts of the piece with the percussion going full tilt. Hearing that less than 6 feet away separated just by the acoustic shell was a literally visceral experience! It's amazing how much power and sound an orchestra, especially in modern ensembles, can generate!

 

[Bowmoreman]

I think The Cars fell into the same trap a lot of bands do when they attain commercial success. They try to sound exactly like their records when on stage. It makes them boring, predictable, and sterile sounding. But it's what the kiddies want.

After their first two albums I’d agree, but seeing them live, early on - they were excellent.

I would also offer up Rush, who, unique amongst most of the rock shows I’ve seen live these last 50 years (first concert was Grand Funk Railroad in 1972 at the ripe old age of 13) have the unique ability very much sound like their studio works (only better). I agree that with more recent acts/performers (with fake vocals, fake drums, fake…) it is *all* about supporting the brand… Hell, how many of them have been caught out in lip-synching mishaps.

Note, it’s not all more recent music, but it is a depressingly large portion, alas.

Yeah, I know… curmudgeon being curmudgeonly

 

[Bowmoreman]

I totally agree, among my 65,000 + albums I have a section for movie scores. John Williams certainly ranks high as well. If you get a chance watch the 2021 documentary Ennio.

Check this out:
“The soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in America by Ennio Morricone features a variety of instruments, including:
Pan flute: Music from Gheorghe Zamfir, who plays the pan flute, is incorporated into the score
Jew's harp: An unconventional instrument used by Morricone
Amplified harmonica: An unconventional instrument used by Morricone
Mariachi trumpets: An unconventional instrument used by Morricone
Cor anglais: An unconventional instrument used by Morricone
Ocarina: An ancient Chinese instrument shaped like an egg.”

I cannot think of that movie without thinking of the music.

I’m a huge fan of Bernard Herrmann; his catalog of scores is epic. My favorite is The Fantasy Filmworld of Bernard Herman on London PhaseIV LP. North by northwest, Psycho… epic list

Qobuz seems to have most of his works, which pleasantly surprised me.

 

[feelingears]

As a lurking old, it pleases me so, so, so much to see The Cars getting some love. And of course, Rush. Just What I Needed!

 

[Bowmoreman]

As a lurking old, it pleases me so, so, so much to see The Cars getting some love. And of course, Rush. Just What I Needed!

Really gives a boost to one’s Vital Signs, eh?

 

[Adam Balm]

My cover band used to play Candy-O, Just What I Needed and Shake It Up.

Fun tunes.

 

[Paladin79]

I’m a huge fan of Bernard Herrmann; his catalog of scores is epic. My favorite is The Fantasy Filmworld of Bernard Herman on London PhaseIV LP. North by northwest, Psycho… epic list

Qobuz seems to have most of his works, which pleasantly surprised me.

One should not forget Nino Rota, another great Italian composer.
Film scores include:
La Dolce Vita
Fellini-Satyricon
Romeo and Juliet 1968
Godfather
Godfather II

 

[Ripper2860]

Taking a little jaunt down memory lane...

Happy Monday!

 

[Syan25]

I’m a huge fan of Bernard Herrmann; his catalog of scores is epic. My favorite is The Fantasy Filmworld of Bernard Herman on London PhaseIV LP. North by northwest, Psycho… epic list

Qobuz seems to have most of his works, which pleasantly surprised me.

Vertigo OST...genius.

 

[artur9]

Used to be till I saw them in 86. Wow pin popping balloon time. All right show with heavy on the boring. Compared to rem, green tour same year, what a rocking show. Cars to me is the ultimate studio rock band…

More of a studio band, maybe? Then again by '86 Ocasek was being distracted by Paulina Porizhkova....

 

[Raptor34]

Best $ spent on audio recently—recalibrated my ears over the weekend



Live un-amplified source, purest possible signal chain. Small venue. Dynamics off the charts, even 12 rows back. Strangely, to my ears, the french horns sounded closer than other brass, almost even with the violins. Shostakovich 4th.

Past concerts available on CD, will get this one when it becomes available as a reference

What orchestra is this? Would love to get the recording of this performance. One of my favorite symphonies.

 

[Syan25]

I've always enjoyed this album because it's a modern recording with better SQ than the original recordings.

But also the performances are really agile and dynamic. Especially the North By Northwest prelude.

Also the Taxi Driver suite is just lovely.