Post by raffells September 11, 2009 (1 of 11)
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This is an absolute Stunner.Musically sonically and performance wise.
The title and description are off putting or misleading as this disc is simply quite amazing.
Whilst this would normally be outside my normal remit as a set of duos for
violin and piano It has now been played three time in succesion.
Its also left close to the disc player ready for another spin.
This feat on its own is unique.At times I was almost moved to tears plus on occasions a great smile( A Russian ragtime composition) .You cannot help but be moved emotionally by this
disc.(two composers are female)
I would add that the booklet in English/Spanish (alernating pages) is by far the best description of the music Ive encountered.Simple and informative on these set of composors who are mostly unknown.
A review will be posted shortly as I have to resist the temptation to keep it less than thousands of words.
If Non Profit are reading this then I would suggest you make the liner notes from the booklet available on the internet.They deserve an award.
In view of all the BULL**** about types of recordings I would challenge anyone to identify these and suggest that those amonst you who rate mid rez recordings compare the tone ,level of detail etc against this.
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Post by raffells September 13, 2009 (2 of 11)
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very curious that on Amazon.com this item is listed as an SACD DSD issue. This is the first time ive seen or noticed this in the title of a listing.
I cannot see anything within the booklet.
Im sure it could mean that you know who may purchase it.lol.
Meanwhile I am unable to post a review of the disc for some technical reason the add review button has not appeared.
As I am going back off to Spain very soon and dont usually bother with the internet whilst away,I will post a review here.
Piazzollas Ava Maria which opens this disc may well turn out to be his biggest ever hit tune.
I confess to be taken aback by its beauty on my first hearing of it and totally sold by this piano/violin version.
The disc continues in similair nostalgic beauty a work by Lera Auerbach.She is was born somewhere within the soviet Union.(URSS ? in the excellent booklet) and this is another piece I can see someone easily orchestrating its beautiful melodic lines.
Finzis Elegy is no newcomer and even though his music harks back to an earlier age than its composition date this performance can only serve to awaken interest in another partly negelected composer.
Kodalys early work " adagio" offers a slight change in the mood of this disc but only just.As stated in the booklet the music has slight echoes of Brahms songs moreso than later Zoltan compositions.
Following this, Fernado Egozcue , an Argentine guitarists work which may be ? translated Water to wine and will certainly bring a smile to you face if you know Rachmaninovs Symphonic Dances.
The disc takes on even more interest in another new composer to sacd,Marjan Mozetich (1948) spreading the composition interest to Italy Slovenia and lately Canada.
Desire at Twilight is the longest single movement on this disc and an absolute winner.Whilst starting off in the same sad mood it progresively builds up with some virtuostic intense and exciting playing by both artists and
ends in a mood of relaxed contentment.This world premier recording is my candidate for musical piece of the year despite the quality of the remainder of this disc(it includes two other world premiers) making this a total winner.
Next we have Jorge Grunman who s music has already appeared on sacd.(No Seasons)
Three movements. What inspires poetry.
About Lonliness and nostalgia starts in that same mood but quickly enters a more energetic level with some interesting bowing and a gentle melodic piano backing.Eventually this melodic piece returns to its titled beginnings.
Calm and serenity follows seemingly in a strange key and initially more piano dominated then the violin joins in for what seems a brief
time of the calmness.
About rain and storm is probabl;y the easiest piece to visualise any programatic content weather the composer intended it to or not.(Pun)
Once again the movement seemingly finishes too early.
The last track is a complete change by another non household name Elena Kats Chemin.Russian Rag which is fairly reminiscent of
Scot Joplin and Piazzolla.Its certain to bring a smile to most people faces and an interesting end to what is a fabulous disc.
Fairly heavy on emotional content .Playing is exceptional and so is the musical content.I cannot identify any digititis and overall as I have said in the discussion a" Stunner."
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Post by zeus September 13, 2009 (3 of 11)
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raffells said:
very curious that on Amazon.com this item is listed as an SACD DSD issue.
The "DSD" tag on amazon.com doesn't imply it's a DSD recording. I'm not sure why it even exists.
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This item is already available. Is there a way to change the status of it? I said that due in the MINDS page still appears Not Yet Released.
Thanks in advance
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raffells said:
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I didn't know raffells liked his soup with schmaltz.
> The last track is a complete change by another non household name Elena Kats Chemin.
She is quite well-known in Australia, where she now resides.
Since raffells raised the issue of recording resolution, perhaps Non Profit Music could clarify what the recording resolution is?
Thanks
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Post by Peter October 25, 2009 (6 of 11)
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The last track is a complete change by another non household name Elena Kats Chemin.
Dave, this may help - I found this useful youtube link containing Elena Kats-Chernin's music just for you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI4pgj1rQ0g
I'm sure you can hear it now......
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Post by raffells October 25, 2009 (7 of 11)
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Peter said:
Dave, this may help - I found this useful youtube link containing Elena Kats-Chernin's music just for you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI4pgj1rQ0g
I'm sure you can hear it now......
Peter .. Played it and I promise I will get you back after schooltime .
Cano, ..... I will play this again as its worthwhile and I will have another guess but the microphones in a picture sure looked DSD ish to me.lol.
It certainly hasnt got that 44.1khz signature cut off in the tones.
Cannot really say as the photo is not in high rez.
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Post by DSD October 25, 2009 (8 of 11)
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canonical said:
Since raffells raised the issue of recording resolution, perhaps Non Profit Music could clarify what the recording resolution is?
Jorge Grundman, Project Director confirmed these recordings were made using 96kHz 24 Bit PCM. They were recorded with SoundField Microphones and processed with a Fairlight Console.
Here is my review of both Three Portraits With Shadow and Minds. http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue45/nonprofit.htm
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Post by Peter October 26, 2009 (9 of 11)
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I did enjoy the silent clip - was it PCM or DSD?
I tried to email you at home, but the new address in your details here may have a slight error.........!
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Post by raffells October 26, 2009 (10 of 11)
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Peter said:
I did enjoy the silent clip - was it PCM or DSD?
I tried to email you at home, but the new address in your details here may have a slight error.........!
listentothemusicnotthebitsandyouwillbehappy@home.com
Ok Peter .I think Ive solved the problem.
Just before Petrus did.
Not enough digits in it ?
caused some confusion ..
Those silent clips.Im .very cagey about my comments.
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