Another must have SACD

xandra

my favorite SACD for both performance and sonics:
is Bach: The Keyboard Concertos, Vol 1 (Angela Hewitt/Australian Chamber Orchestra). It's not cheap, but worth every penney.
http://www.amazon.com/Bach-Keyboard-Concertos-Vol-Hybrid/dp/B0009K9PHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1218374788&sr=1-1

You can hear a sampling of redbook layer at the iTunes Store:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=197219341&s=143441
(You'll probably get the best glimmer of the sonics listening to the 1rst Mvt of the Brandenburg.)

In the same spirit as original poster, this is a disk that can be fully enjoyed by classical newbies. But don't be fooled by the immediate satisfaction, the subtle complexities of Bach's counterpoint grow on you over time, so you'll not tire of this disk. Hewitt has assembled several of his finest works: The crown jewel being the Concerto in D minor BWV 1052. (Tho newbies may prefer the Brandenburg)

Sonically: I'd rate it 5 out of 5, the sound is warm but voicings clear as a bell. And since due to the nature of the original material (none of the sudden dynamic bursts of say Orff, or Beethoven symphonies) It can be fully enjoyed with any of Polk's speakers.

PS: Don't be fooled by Amazon's listing: the pieces are performed on Piano NOT Harpsichord. (this irks some purists - but surely wouldn't have bugged Bach at all, given that he "repurposed" most of his music for multiple instruments depending on what was was on hand)

mmadden28

mmadden28 wrote: »

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I just ordered the "Mozart Chamber Music for Winds and Strings" SACD from elusivedisc.com. I used the Promo code NEWWEB and got free 2-3 day shipping. Seems to be the same base price everywhere ($16.99)
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Anybody else that has this hear the same thing I am hearing?
Sounds like a bit like, not sure how to describe but sounds almost like, static at about 33-36 seconds into the first track in 2 channel SACD? I haven't tried the CD layer yet.

xandra

Anybody else that has this hear the same thing I am hearing?
Sounds like a bit like, not sure how to describe but sounds almost like, static at about 33-36

Just tried my disk using 2 channel SACD, Sounds fine. possible you got a bad disk. Unlikely but Any chance your player still negotiating sacd layer?

Polkitup2

I just checked it out, sounds fine on my disk also.

mmadden28

I'm going to have to do some more checking tonight-mayeb I'll pop it in my cd player int he car to be sure.

hearingimpared

Elton John: "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."

This is a real SACD gem.

mmadden28

mmadden28 wrote: »

I'm going to have to do some more checking tonight-mayeb I'll pop it in my cd player int he car to be sure.

I don't want to throw this thread off track so I'll post a new thread about my sonics issue withthe SACD from the post #1. :cool:

John K.

I thought that I had enough versions of the beautiful 2nd Symphony of Howard Hanson(from Wahoo, Nebraska)in my collection until I just recently discovered this Telarc SACD( http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=937 )with its terrific sound and fine performances. Available for about $12 up from the usual sources(Amazon sellers, etc.).

schwarcw

John K. wrote: »

I thought that I had enough versions of the beautiful 2nd Symphony of Howard Hanson(from Wahoo, Nebraska)in my collection until I just recently discovered this Telarc SACD( http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=937 )with its terrific sound and fine performances. Available for about $12 up from the usual sources(Amazon sellers, etc.).

Thanks for posting John! I enjoy many of the works performed by Eric Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops. I'll try out this one.

Ethancf

I just ordered Miles Davis - Kind of Blue on SACD...lotta great reviews on the web. Anyone here have that one?

schwarcw

Ethancf wrote: »

I just ordered Miles Davis - Kind of Blue on SACD...lotta great reviews on the web. Anyone here have that one?

I've got he Sony release, it's very good. I also have the Japanese release of "**** Brew" which is awsome!

schwarcw

hearingimpared wrote: »

Elton John: "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."

This is a real SACD gem.

Joe, all of the early Elton releases sound great on SACD, Tumbleweed, Madman and the first Elton John are all excellent quality recording that make for good SACD material. I personally don't care for the music on Don't Shoot me and Captain Fantastic these are probably good recordings. Elton's voice and material started to change, not enough strings and "soulful" lyrics.

mmadden28

In case anybody is interested, I've been searching for the SACD version of Beck - Sea Change for awhile now. I couldn't find it anywhere except perhaps used, which is not a problem except that the used prices are jacked way up.

Anyway it's available for order at buy.com for about $15 shipped. Only issue is that its on backorder, but if they ever come through and get it in stock, here is a chance to snag a new copy of this highly rated (and apparently must-have) multichannel SACD. Just FYI, I ordered my copy on Aug 27-still on backorder

http://www.buy.com/prod/sea-change-sacd/q/loc/109/60598715.html

F1nut

I think you're going to be waiting a long time.....I could be wrong, but it is out of print.

Other possible sources,
http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/588

FYI, it's a stereo/multi-channel disc.

mmadden28

I hope they're reprinting it-not sure what's involved with that, but if I were an artist and saw that there was a demand....
It may be OOP, but for some reason buy.com listed it, chose a sale price and all. I can only hope--worst case scenario they refund my money.

hearingimpared

The Nutcracker - (complete ballet); Serenade in C major, OP.48

The London Sumphony Orchestra -- Philharmonia Humgarica
-Antal Dorati

475 6623 MSA2

This SACD is so dynamic that it is startling. Very open and airy like an LP but with the sheer musical weight of an SACD. Forget about air around the instruments, the air is around each musician. It is absolutely fabulous. Imaging and detail & inner detail is incredible.

Very excellent recording.

Highly recomended.

schwarcw

Where did you buy it Joe?

hearingimpared

Yourmusic.com. $6.99. I really would like to get BERLIOZ/SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE SACD but I can't seem to find it at a reasonable price.

Here's a pic of the cover.



BY-THE-WAY Carl one of the dbx LPs I have for you is Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique."

John K.

Joe, the price from the Amazon seller here seems fairly reasonable.

hearingimpared

John K. wrote: »

Joe, the price from the Amazon seller here seems fairly reasonable.

Thank you sir that is reasonable.:)

hearingimpared

Got it for a very reasonable price. Thanks again.

Ern Dog

hearingimpared wrote: »

Yourmusic.com. $6.99. I really would like to get BERLIOZ/SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE SACD but I can't seem to find it at a reasonable price.

Here's a pic of the cover.



BY-THE-WAY Carl one of the dbx LPs I have for you is Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique."

I stumbled accross this SACD today and bought it used for $10 at a local cd store. WOW, it is great stuff. It's very exciting, dramatic and has lots of flair.

I also picked up the Mozart, Boston Chamber Players SACD. I liked track one, then I lost interest and fell asleep.

mmadden28

Ern Dog wrote: »

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I also picked up the Mozart, Boston Chamber Players SACD. I liked track one, then I lost interest and fell asleep.

Ha, I like it as well, of course I also haven't made it through the thing without falling asleep-of course I am listening while on a comfy couch at the wee hours of the night each time....;) I don't dare put it on while driving. :eek:;)

Ern Dog-Check out this tread re the Mozart SACD, let me know what you think-You can just reply in that thread so as not to derail this one. :cool:

janmike

hearingimpared wrote: »

The Nutcracker - (complete ballet); Serenade in C major, OP.48

The London Sumphony Orchestra -- Philharmonia Humgarica
-Antal Dorati

475 6623 MSA2

This SACD is so dynamic that it is startling. Very open and airy like an LP but with the sheer musical weight of an SACD. Forget about air around the instruments, the air is around each musician. It is absolutely fabulous. Imaging and detail & inner detail is incredible.

Very excellent recording.

Highly recomended.

Thanks Joe. Just ordered it.

TNRabbit

hearingimpared wrote: »

The Nutcracker - (complete ballet); Serenade in C major, OP.48

The London Sumphony Orchestra -- Philharmonia Humgarica
-Antal Dorati

475 6623 MSA2

This SACD is so dynamic that it is startling. Very open and airy like an LP but with the sheer musical weight of an SACD. Forget about air around the instruments, the air is around each musician. It is absolutely fabulous. Imaging and detail & inner detail is incredible.

Very excellent recording.

Highly recomended.

Have you heard this version? I was thinking about getting it but wondered if anyone has heard it and what their impressions were...

hearingimpared

I've not heard ^^^^^^ version, sorry.