What's In Your CD Player/iPod/MP3/Computer/Hi Fi, Right Now?

[Marian]

Was there an earthquake where Andy lives John?
Marian

[Lena & Harry Smith]

That's one of Jo Staffords numbers too.

[john]

And Pet Clarks.

[john]

Just listening to Neil Sedaka at the moment singing "One Way Ticket".

[john]

And now listening to a lovely song called "Stay" by Vic Damone.

[paul jh]

Robert -- You should notice a difference between the Vienna Philharmonic and the New York Philharmonic. When I heard the waltzes performed in Vienna, I was shocked at the approach to the second beat in the measure. So I would recommend getting an American recording. I don't know what approach a British orchestra would employ. It was a pleasure to hear Tales from the Vienna Woods on Alan Titchmarsh. Even though I own several recordings, it's still a thrill to hear it on Melodies For You.

I highly recommend that 4 CD Elgar HMV set. It contains the five marches, the full Enigma Variations (fabulous), the Cello Concerto, and Serenade for Strings. The fourth CD is the original HMV recordings, which were made in the studio back in the 1920s. Sometimes the sound quality is far less than perfect, but I know you enjoy historical recordings. You'll even hear Elgar tell his orchestra to "please play this like you've never heard it before" prior to Land of Hope and Glory. Also special is Elgar playing one of his piano improvisations. Even though he didn't care for the piano, he was an amazing pianist and even wrote a piano arrangement for the Enigma Variations.

[keithgood838]

Hi Paul
I read your posting with great interest. I believe the middle
movement of Elgar's Serenade for Strings is possibly
the the most movingly romantic piece ever written.
'I had a dream' of putting words to it and submitting it
for possible recording by Matt. I had to abandon the idea
when I realised I couldn't come up with a lyric commensurate
with the music.
I also consider the andante of Elgar's violin concerto
to be breathtaking, literally, in the context of letting one's
romantic imagination soar. Thanks for your thoughts.
Keith

[mariana44]

Just switched on to do some computer work--switched on Itunes shuffle--and the first track it came up with is Matt singing "If I never sing another song"--good start!!

[ROBERT M.]

Thanks for your reply Jeff

The Elgar 4 CD set is on it's way I hope I enjoy listening to it as much as you do

[Chris Kelly]

Abba, Led Zeppelin and Ry Cooder on my Blackberry at the moment along with a solo album by Benny Andersson called Klinga Mina Klockor (ring my Bell) which is a mixture of Opera/classical and Bavarian beer festival type music.

[Marian]

Enjoying Solitude and Sunshine by Petula Clark.
Thank you John.
Marian

[Chris Kelly]

Petula Clarke's "This is my song" was written by Charlie Chaplin . Not a lot of people know that!

[Lena & Harry Smith]

And "Smile" Chris

[john]

Been listening to another Rod Mckuen selection of songs, this time sung by Frank Sinatra, an lp called "A Man Alone" which features "Loves been good to me", one of my favourite songs of Sinatra's. A really nice album.

[john]

Was listening to Steve Tyrell earlier in the evening thanks to Mariana, and now listening to David Hughes, thanks to Lena and Harry.