The most dynamic, well recorded music you have heard to date....

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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited May 20
    SeleniumFalcon wrote: »
    It is almost impossible to find on vinyl, but Count Basie's "Me and You" has the widest dynamic range of any recording I know. The mastering engineer must not have read the memo about what can go on a record.

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    I heard this one on my desk-top rig awhile back so gave another listen on the SDA's. Jaw-dropping realism, so gave the entire album a listen this weekend. Great share.
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  • SeleniumFalcon
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    That's great, glad you liked it.
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  • xschop
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    But to add to the conversation, I remember picking up Tracy Chapman's original debut album on CD in the late 80's. It said it was recorded "DDD" and it is still one of my favorites for dynamics.
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  • jdjohn
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    I don't profess to have a broad knowledge, or experience, in classical recordings, but the RCA "Living Stereo" recording of Arthur Fielder conducting Boston Pops' rendition of Peer Gynt sounds exceptional to me. Specifically, the CISCO vinyl pressing is top-notch IMO.
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    Side One is particularly exceptional.

    There are several different recordings/variations of this 'suite' from Edvard Grieg, but the version reference above is the best I have heard. These CISCO pressings are hard to find.
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  • newbie308
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    I don't know if has been mentioned, Edge of Darkness in Eric Clapton's box set, Crossroads has always taken me on a visceral journey. Actually, I need to listen to it, it has been a while.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,591
    Steve Winwood. Back in the high life again.
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  • Viking64
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ5vVn6Vm_c
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  • billbillw
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    Pop music rarely comes close to the dynamic range that a good orchestra recording hits. One of the most impressive ones I've heard to date is still the Telarc recording that Tom mentioned almost two years ago.
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  • treitz3
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    That one has fantastic dynamics! Great suggestion!

    Tom
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  • Nesmith98
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    The Marcus Shelby Orchestra __ 'Transitions' is not to shabby...

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  • jdjohn
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    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    EDIT: gonna throw in a few honorable mentions:
    Best live rock and roll album (performance and recording), for me, is Little Feat's Waiting for Columbus. The late-1970s MoFi Stan Riker hald-speed remastered LP is my reference, but the fairly recent Rhino 2-CD remaster is also very good. Haven't heard the new MoFi (is it from the same source as the original MoFi?).
    I had been eye-balling this record awhile, and finally purchased a really nice vinyl copy of the half-speed, MoFi, 'Original Master Recording' version. It sounds exceptional. Being a double-album, it even qualifies as good background music in a party situation...IMO.
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  • daddyjt
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    This one is spectacular - the textures of the horns and various percussion… the dynamics and imaging are just awesome.

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  • jdjohn
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    I just received this 'Super Disk' vinyl version of that same BST album.udpcdi4jzd0a.jpg
    I look forward to hearing it, and comparing to the DSD version I downloaded.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,592
    Plus it's a great freaking record (the BS&T, that is). :)
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,358
    edited May 25
    billbillw wrote: »
    Pop music rarely comes close to the dynamic range that a good orchestra recording hits. One of the most impressive ones I've heard to date is still the Telarc recording that Tom mentioned almost two years ago.
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    "Ascent" is awesome! I know I had this CD but had forgotten about it. Thanks for bringing it up. Now I need to find my copy. I do see it on Qobuz (CD quality).
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  • mantis
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    Steely Dan 2 Against Nature
    Diana Krall Pick any Album
    Loreena McKennitt pick any album
    Star Wars Sound tracks John Williams
    James Taylor Hourglass
    Scott, Christian song Rewind That


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  • bcwsrt
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    See what you guys think of this one when you get a chance. I’m reminded of this thread every time I listen to it …

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  • BlueBirdMusic
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    The Eagles throughout their catalog.
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  • SIHAB
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    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Plus it's a great freaking record (the BS&T, that is). :)

    One of my first vinyl records...
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  • SIHAB
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    mantis wrote: »
    Steely Dan 2 Against Nature


    the new AP SACD? I've had that in my cart a couple of times....
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  • SIHAB
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    bcwsrt wrote: »
    See what you guys think of this one when you get a chance. I’m reminded of this thread every time I listen to it …

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    immediate head nodding :)

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  • treitz3
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    @SIHAB nailed it with his reaction. It is a great album.....and I am only on song 4. (First time listening to it now). Definitely immediate head knobbing.....Great music!

    Appreciate the suggestion.

    As far as dynamics go? Eh, not anything special or stand out about it IMO. The music more than makes up for it though.

    With that said, I am listening to it via Qobuz. It looks like you (@bcwsrt) are using a different streaming service. They may offer a better rendition/mastering/resolution.

    Regardless, this album just got added to the Jazz favorites. In time, this is gonna get some regular rotation. That's fo'sho'.

    Tom

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  • treitz3
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    Some of the songs were compressed as well. Overall, a decent recording but IMO, nothing special.

    The music on the other hand? Heck yeah, man!

    Tom
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  • bcwsrt
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    Well, I'm glad you guys enjoyed the music, anyway! Tom, from what I understand, you can't beat Qobuz for SQ and for sure your streaming setup puts the smackdown on my MacBook streaming Apple Music, but for whatever reason, that is one of the better-sounding recordings I've run across on my rig. I sure do like the tunes, themselves, though, so maybe that is part of it?! Wish that dude was still around making more music.

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  • mikejedi0619
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    James Taylor and Carole King Live at The Troubadour CD 2010 /2007

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  • newbie308
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    Donald Fagen - The Nightfly, Walk Between Raindrops
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,123
    edited July 4
    Bruce Springsteen: Tunnel of Love

    Several tracks on this album really speak to me, and hit the sweet spot between digital and analog. Darkness on the Edge of Town has a few of my favorite BS songs as well, but Tunnel of Love still comes out on top (for me) as far as production quality.

    EDIT: Don't be thrown off by the first track, "Ain't Got You". It is purposely weighted to the right channel...just part of the song.
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  • JCL
    JCL Posts: 142
    jdjohn wrote: »
    Bruce Springsteen: Tunnel of Love

    Several tracks on this album really speak to me, and hit the sweet spot between digital and analog. Darkness on the Edge of Town has a few of my favorite BS songs as well, but Tunnel of Love still comes out on top (for me) as far as production quality.

    EDIT: Don't be thrown off by the first track, "Ain't Got You". It is purposely weighted to the right channel...just part of the song.

    Thanks for the suggestion! Haven’t listened to Tunnel of Love in a while.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,457
    edited July 6
    Anybody mention Jazz at the Pawnshop? Very well recorded.

    Tape is said to have better dynamic range than vinyl but it would be pricey to find out. $1k for the tapes and you would need a great deck. Maybe Ken has them?

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  • SCompRacer
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    edited July 6
    If you like pipe organ music, Michael Murray plays Bach on The Great Organ at Methuen, Telarc label. Sounds great here with the open main level with high ceilings. Norm (RIP) loved it cranked to 11. Folks look at the album and immediately think Europe, but that organ is in the US, Methuen, Massachusetts.

    Rob Wasserman, Duets is pretty good too. Wasserman started playing violin in his youth then moved to upright bass. Big sound, punchy bass, various artists. My favorites are Over the Rainbow with Stephane Grappelli on violin and Ballad Of The Runaway Horse with Jennifer Warnes.

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