Classic recordings: Bernard Haitink and the LSO – Beethoven Symphony No.6 ‘Pastoral’/Symphony No.2
Bernard Haitink and the LSO – Beethoven Symphony No.6 ‘Pastoral’/Symphony No.2 Bowers and Wilkins (24-bit FLAC) By Paul Rigby Two symphonies are covered in this single FLAC. The first of… Read more
Posted on: Wednesday, 2 Feb 2011
Categories: Classic recordings, Music
Tags: 24-bit FLAC, B&W, Beethoven, Beethoven Pastoral Symphony, Beethoven Symphony No.2, Beethoven Symphony No.6, bernard haitink, Bowers & Wilikins, Classic recordings, LSO, LSO Live, Society of Sound albums, The London Symphony Orchestra
Exclusive Unthanks compilation plus Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
This month’s albums for Society of Sound members include Bernard Haitink’s staggering recording of Beethoven’s ninth symphony from the LSO live archives as well as a brand new handpicked compilation,… Read more
Posted on: Thursday, 13 Jan 2011
Categories: Music, New music
Tags: beethoven's 9th symphony, bernard haitink, high-quality downloads, LSO, Society of Sound albums, the unthanks
Classic albums re-examined: Lou Reed – Transformer
Lou Reed – Transformer Music On Vinyl (Vinyl) By Paul Rigby This particular release has become a dyed in the wool classic. Created with the help of David Bowie and… Read more
Posted on: Wednesday, 15 Dec 2010
Categories: Classic recordings, Music
Tags: audiophile vinyl, Classic vinyl, Lou Reed, music on vinyl, Transformer
Classic albums re-examined: John Fahey – The Yellow Princess
John Fahey – The Yellow Princess Pure Pleasure (Vinyl) By Paul Rigby John Fahey: genius or barmpot? Innovator or alcoholic curmudgeon? Eccentric or shock-artist? Such are the extremes of a… Read more
Posted on: Monday, 15 Nov 2010
Categories: Classic recordings, Music
Tags: audiophile vinyl, john fahey, pure pleasure records, The Yellow Princess
Creole Choir of Cuba at London Jazz Festival
Society of Sound artists, the stunning Creole Choir of Cuba, will be performing as part of the London Jazz Festival later on this month. “Sweet harmonic sounds and melodies that… Read more
Posted on: Monday, 1 Nov 2010
Categories: Music
Tags: Creole Choir of Cuba, London Jazz Festival, real world records, stratford east, theatre royal
Portico Quartet Mecury-nominated album on Society of Sound
The wonderful Portico Quartet have made their debut album ‘Knee-deep in the North Sea’ available to members of Society of Sound. This album is only available via our Download Manager.… Read more
Posted on: Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010
Categories: New music
Tags: john leckie, knee deep in the north sea, mercury music award, Portico Quartet, Society of Sound albums
Suede announce one-off date at Bush Hall, London
Society of Sound artist Brett Anderson has announced a new Suede live show at Bush Hall, London. The show is unsurprisingly sold out given the rave reviews their previous concerts… Read more
Posted on: Wednesday, 13 Oct 2010
Categories: Live music
Tags: best of suede, Brett Anderson, Suede live date
Vinyl vs CD? Jeff Mills releases both formats on one disc
Techno pioneer Jeff Mills released The Occurence earlier this year. Interestingly, the Japanese import was released as a hybrid disc combining both analogue and digital by including a vinyl pressing… Read more
Posted on: Monday, 11 Oct 2010
Categories: Talking about formats
Tags: CD format, jeff mills, the occurence, vinyl
Faultless collection of fan’s Blue Note vinyl
My BLUE NOTE vinyl record collection from Punk Empire DIY Channel on Vimeo. Read more
Posted on: Wednesday, 6 Oct 2010
Categories: Talking about formats
Tags: Blue Note, blue note covers, rare jazz, vinyl
Classic Album Sundays’ Colleen Murphy listens to The Great Curve
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