Norah Jones doesn't love me any more...

madmax
madmax Posts: 12,434
edited March 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Thats right. She was singing to me last night the same as she did at my old house but she was somewhat distant. The last time we got together I could feel her hot breath in my face with every word and feel the vibration of her voice on my hair and shirt. I got goosebumps because she was inches from my face. Here in the new house she stayed at least 5 feet away, as if performing for everyone in the room. She sounded as good as ever but the intimacy was gone. I did the underarm check and all was good there. I need to bring her back, thats all I can say.
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Vinyl, the final frontier...

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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2010
    Buy her some of this.... Nora will love you again for it.....
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited February 2010
    Have you had that "talk" with your doctor yet? You know the one that will bring the intimacy back into your life.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited February 2010
    Take a break from Norah for a bit. Then see if the goose bumps come back.
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited February 2010
    I'd move back to the old house.
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited February 2010
    At least she CAN sing to you..she can't really sing to me since I live in an apartment and the girl I share a wall with complains of my music, even at only moderate volume...thank God for Sennheiser.
    - Jeremy

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2010
    Spank her with some wattages...
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited February 2010
    bikezappa wrote: »
    Take a break from Norah for a bit. Then see if the goose bumps come back.

    +1,
    play the field , there are other fine women out there man. I suggest getting some Loreena Mckennitt. She will give you goose bumps and then some.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited February 2010
    On second thought , Step up off man , she's my girl . you can't have any. Get your own women, call Norah back and see if she will take you back!!!!
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited February 2010
    What else did you change besides the acoustics?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited February 2010
    You've quit drinking again, haven't you.
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  • mjcmt
    mjcmt Posts: 44
    edited February 2010
    madmax wrote: »
    She sounded as good as ever but the intimacy was gone.

    It sounds like it is time to re-balance your system because of a new listening space and different power feed. You have some amazing gear so you may consider room and AC filter tweaks, then cabling. Good luck.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited February 2010
    Try some Eva Cassidy Songbird. Norah will be a distant memory.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2010
    McLoki wrote: »
    Buy her some of this.... Nora will love you again for it.....

    Lots of good comments. I think the room could be made much better. Its very large and ever so slightly live where as my old room was small and overdamped.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited February 2010
    So which Norah Jones albums can you recommend?
    http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=norah+jones&x=16&y=21

    Since we are on this topic, which Diana Krall albums as well? Thanks!
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2010
    psst...Viper, PM Carl (schwarcw), he specializes in DK..
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • dougy
    dougy Posts: 182
    edited February 2010
    madmax wrote: »
    Lots of good comments. I think the room could be made much better. Its very large and ever so slightly live where as my old room was small and overdamped.
    madmax

    Sounds like you need a good dose of horniness! Large reverberant rooms just love big ol' horns. You'll have Norah on your lap, nibbling your ears in no time, my frin'.:cool:
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2010
    ViperZ wrote: »
    So which Norah Jones albums can you recommend?
    http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=norah+jones&x=16&y=21

    Since we are on this topic, which Diana Krall albums as well? Thanks!

    Come Away With Me is good.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • mjcmt
    mjcmt Posts: 44
    edited February 2010
    madmax wrote: »
    Come Away With Me is good.

    I second this choice.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited February 2010
    Girl In The Other Room for Diana Krall great album.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited February 2010
    ViperZ wrote: »
    So which Norah Jones albums can you recommend?
    http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=norah+jones&x=16&y=21

    Since we are on this topic, which Diana Krall albums as well? Thanks!
    madmax wrote: »
    Come Away With Me is good.

    If you like a more bluesy Norah Jones, check out New York City. There's also a SACD version that's very hard to find.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited February 2010
    fatchowmein wrote: »
    If you like a more bluesy Norah Jones, check out New York City. There's also a SACD version that's very hard to find.

    Look under Peter Malick Group....

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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited February 2010
    Danny, I already have it on SACD. What I meant to convey was the difficulty in finding a SACD copy to purchase these days.
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited February 2010
    Based on your recommendations, I got the ones below. Thank you!

    1 "Songbird (W/4 Live Tracks)"
    Eva Cassidy;

    1 "Come Away with Me"
    Norah Jones;

    1 "The Girl in the Other Room"
    Diana Krall;

    Considering that I have no speakers in my 2-channel setup (Maggies are gone), hopefully these will arrive together with my HT amp early this week, so I can listen to them on B&Ws. :cool:
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  • mjcmt
    mjcmt Posts: 44
    edited February 2010
    fatchowmein wrote: »
    If you like a more bluesy Norah Jones, check out New York City.

    I've not hear this, but I is what I think is better about her voice. I will look for it. Thanks
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  • refinedsound
    refinedsound Posts: 26
    edited February 2010
    You guys should look into Patricia Barber 'Modern Cool'. Wonderful sultry female vocalist.
    There is also some great tracks from Cassandra Wilson too!

    Karl
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited February 2010
    ViperZ wrote: »
    Based on your recommendations, I got the ones below. Thank you!

    1 "Songbird (W/4 Live Tracks)"
    Eva Cassidy;

    1 "Come Away with Me"
    Norah Jones;

    1 "The Girl in the Other Room"
    Diana Krall;

    Considering that I have no speakers in my 2-channel setup (Maggies are gone), hopefully these will arrive together with my HT amp early this week, so I can listen to them on B&Ws. :cool:

    Ah... Temptation (track#3) on The Girl in the Other Room is to die for. :D

    Other DK recommendations...

    1. All for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio
    May be a bit difficult to get into although "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" is very good.

    2. When I Look in Your Eyes
    Playful. One of my favorite DK albums.

    3. The Look of Love
    My favorite DK album. There's a jazz group, orchestra, and symphony behind her. May be a bit too "romantic" for some folks.

    4. Christmas Songs
    "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?", and "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" are worth the price of admission here.

    5. Diana Krall Live in Paris DVD in DTS
    A fantastic concert dvd. Also includes a couple of music videos.


    She also does a decent "You Don't Know Me" duet with Ray Charles on his Genius Loves Company hybrid SACD.
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  • mjcmt
    mjcmt Posts: 44
    edited March 2010
    refinedsound wrote: »
    You guys should look into Patricia Barber 'Modern Cool'. Wonderful sultry female vocalist.
    There is also some great tracks from Cassandra Wilson too!

    I second Patricia Barber, every one of her albums.
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  • mjcmt
    mjcmt Posts: 44
    edited March 2010
    Another great recommendation is Getz/Gilberto. Astrud Gilberto's smoky voice on "The Girl from Ipanema" is still captivating after almost 50 years, and it's a good recording too.
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