Walt Disney Concert Hall first recording

[JohnFerrier]

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Originally Posted by JayG John - How far into Part I is the percussion sound you are asking about? I should be able to tell you what it is if I can find it. I don't have the new Salonen recording, but I have plenty of others that I can listen for it on.

Part 1 is 15:39. Adoration starts at 13:26. The sound at 13:43 and lasts until 14:04. It could simply be a snare being hit with a wire brush. I'd appreciate it, if I knew what it is exactly.

 

[augustwest]

I too have been to Benaroya Hall (Seattle) and taken the tour. Like the Disney Concert Hall it is an outstanding venue. Very impressive. Unfortunately I have not had the pleasure of attending a concert at either.

Seattle and Los Angeles have another thing in common and the is the architecture of Frank Gehry. The Disney Concert Hall is an architectural tour de force outstanding on every level. Unfortunately the same can not be said for the Frank Gehry designed Jimi Hendrix Museum. Never have I seen such an abomination masquerading as architecture. Gehry obviously didn't do his home work on this one. Because totally out of step with everything that is Seattle and I can see no honor to Jimi being realized from that monstrosity.


- augustwest

 

[JohnFerrier]

Gehry likes to crumple things. He starts crumpling paper and ends with a crumpled building. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen wasn't trying to dishonor anyone*, I'm sure. I haven't seen the inside, but plan a visit next week.

Experience Music Project (Seattle) "inspired in part by the image of a shatter Fender statocaster guitar"

An interesting site here: Atlas of Contemporary Architecture

* "Paul Allen's early passion for Jimi Hendrix led to his amassing of the world's largest collection of Hendrix memorabilia, and later, his desire to share that collection with the public."

 

[ak622]

Wow I can only imagine how music sounds live there. I think I'll be picking up the CD to hopefully get a taste of what it could be like... That organ looks absolutely stunning!

 

[JohnFerrier]

First attempt at defection and a few more thoughts about WDCH.

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[JohnFerrier]

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Originally Posted by JohnFerrier /img/forum/go_quote.gif If anyone knows what percussion instrument makes that metal spinning (???) sound, during the Adoration of the Earth during Le Sacre, I'm interested to find out.

Mystery solved. It's a Güiro or as MTT calls it a South American scraper...

 

[RasmusseN]

I've been there it's pretty amazing

 

[Whorehay]

i performed there

with the organ.

 

[Inks]

I've been there too, went to see a piano recital and it was amazing. But I really want to see someone play that organ!

 

[JohnFerrier]

The organ is certainly heard in The Miraculous Mandarin. (On a two channel system i.e. headphones, make sure that you listen to stereo SACD, rather than 5.1 SACD. Otherwise, the organ is over emphasized in the front channels.)

This disc is a sonic showpiece. Especially true for headphone listening, because there is no need for room treatment and corner bass traps. With this in mind, front row orchestra level sound that showcases the energy, clarity, and nuances that a new concert hall is capable of.

 

[s m @]

Good Lord that is a beautiful venue.... I have to see a concert there at some point.

I totally agree that Gehry is very hit and miss. More hits, though.... however the misses are very expensive I'd say, ha ha.

 

[JohnFerrier]

As far as the EMP is concerned, I recommend that a person experience the inside before making a final judgment. It wasn't until I sat down to a burger in the cafe, looked around a "building" filled with art--a building that is art, and thought, "this is a unique experience (what a museum should be)." With an emphasis on local artists, this is especially true for natives to the Seattle area...

 

[JohnFerrier]

Esa-Pekka Salonen wrote a nice little barn-burner showcasing the wonderful low end extension inside Disney Concert Hall. The whole disc is musical but Helix is really something special, especially to check out the low end of your system.

Salonen: Helix; Piano Concerto; Dichotomie @ Amazon w/samples

 

[JohnFerrier]

Another nice recording from Disney Concert Hall. LA's gain is our gain!!!
Martin Chalifour in Walt Disney Concert Hall