Wax Treasure (Vinyl)

[SKT]

@GraemeE probably not as true now as it once was but, man, The Beach Boys and Brian Wilson were critically under valued when being compared to their peers of that era. So innovative and alive with sound and interesting to listen to.

[GraemeE]

@SKT 100%

This is on my primary notebook for non-work related use

Obviousely I'm a massive beatles fan but couldn't resist

Through a series of fortunate events i was able to meet and have lunch with the man himself for my birthday one year - easily in my top 5 life experiences

[SKT]

@GraemeE that’s incredible. I can’t even imagine what that must have been like. The Beatles thing is funny. I’ve seen Paul talk many times about how Sgt. Pepper’s wouldn’t exist if it hadn’t been for Pet Sounds.

[GraemeE]

@SKT said in Wax Treasure (Vinyl):

Sgt. Pepper’s wouldn’t exist if it hadn’t been for Pet Sounds.

It was the best kind of arms race (one where everyone wins)

BW has said pet sounds wouldn't exist without rubber soul

[SKT]

@GraemeE what a time for creatives to be exploring what’s possible. I could be convinced that the technological limitations of that era were key to that. I’m sure today’s artists could argue that the expanded “technological palette” just give creators more tools to explore but for me personally it is actually kind of overwhelming

[J-IV]

Guess I’ll join you @GraemeE

[GraemeE]

@J-IV yes 2025 is a dark year so far

The world needs more pet sounds!

[GraemeE]

https://open.spotify.com/album/37rNuexqEXWeSIOiJtn3A9?si=w7fLwYp1Tp6oYctRh7dYPA

[Mizmazzle]

@SKT thanks for the kind words brother man. I really wish I remembered that teachers name. I remember how it felt to have this person go out of their way to try and connect with me and that feeling has left a life long impression on me. But I moved a lot as a kid and was only at that school a short time. Wish I remembered his name…

[Tago Mago]

Question for all the vinyl aficionados and music cognoscenti: any particular recommendations for Oscar Peterson, Thelonius Monk and Art Tatum?

[GraemeE]

@Tago-Mago imho :
MONK - Monk/Rollins, Thelonius Himself and Misterioso

Peterson- Affinty , Night Train

Tatum I don't have as definitive of an answer but I bet money @j-iv does

[J-IV]

That Friday feeling

[J-IV]

@Tago-Mago
Going to try to restrain myself here as it’s difficult to recommend a handful of records from masters like Monk, Tatum, and Peterson. Also dependent on what you’re feeling. @GraemeE has some good reccs, here are my additions:

Tatum:

• The Genius of Art Tatum (great overview of his playing and virtuosity).
• Art Tatum & Roy Eldridge Quartet (great example of him playing with other bandmates. Sounds like everyone is trying to keep up with him).
• Art Tatum and Ben Webster (two masters locked in their craft).

Peterson:

• Tenderly (kind of his trademark late-night, wine sipping, wandering thoughts type of piano playing).
• Oscar Peterson+One Clark Terry (you add a trumpet in the mix and it’s pretty much a party. This album oozes the blues).
• Romance (most folks don’t know Peterson had some vocals too which may sound similar to another famous crooner/pianist)

Monk:

• Thelonius in Action Recorded at the Five Spot (taste of Monks unique sound and phrasing, live in all its glory)
• Thelonius Monk Orchestra at Town Hall ( a bit more digestible. You see Monks range here with a bigger band and again, all live)
• Thelonius Alone in San Francisco ( my personal favorite solo Monk record)

Edit: formatting

[Tago Mago]

Thanks @GraemeE and @J-IV will check those out

[68degreesorless]

@GraemeE been meaning to pick this one up

[endo]

Passport - Ataraxia

Klaus Doldinger basically

[Bridger]

Is that a Yammie? @endo

[GraemeE]

Picked up this one today

https://open.spotify.com/album/676LQ4bm6IMzPIhndDVQM8?si=d84TCEbiQDu6zTVFatOvQQ

[endo]

@Bridger said in Wax Treasure (Vinyl):

Is that a Yammie?

what‘s that?

[Bridger]

Yamaha amplifier? @endo