The Donkey Walker's Favourite Female Vocalists

[Barry]

One thing that intrigues me is as to whether the 'regulars' in the 'Musical Compositions' section are those who're most satisfied with their systems ?

- Are we the ones who're not so tied up with improving their systems but want to find more music to listen on what we have?

An interesting speculation. Personally, most of my system has not been changed for over thirty years (turntable, arm, preamp / power amplifier, tuner and speakers). Perhaps I have been fortunate in assembling a system that is 'right' for me early on, but I have always regarded any system as only a means to an end. And that end of course, is the enjoyment of music.

I do know someone who seems to have these priorities back-to-front. Constantly reading the Hi Fi magazines, never satisfied with his system (which to my ears is a good one), constantly fiddling and tinkering. Even worse he tends to choose only those records that can 'show off' his system. I'm afraid any comments of mine fall on 'deaf' ears.

It would be interesting to know if the 'regulars' to which Chris refers, read as many music magazines as HiFi magazines, or tend to listen to or watch music programmes on radio and TV. I usually buy the 'BBC Music' magazine and 'MoJo' magazine, but only the occasional 'HiFi News' (one of the better ones).

Regards

Barry

[stonetostone]

hi john.
you were right about beth harts voice, so good i have just ordered two of her cds.
screaming for my supper and 37 days.
thanks for the recomendation.
steve

[John]

Hi Steve
Screming for Super is bit more soulful while 37dayshas more rocky edge
Enjoy

[Simon]

Well I started of with 37days then Immortal but Live at Pardiso gives you an good idea of what she like live
So you got 3 good choices but all her albums are pretty good

A big Thank You John, just what the Doctor ordered - a woman with balls! ( Not to be confused with a man with tits...)

[Haselsh1]

One thing that intrigues me is as to whether the 'regulars' in the 'Musical Compositions' section are those who're most satisfied with their systems ?

- Are we the ones who're not so tied up with improving their systems but want to find more music to listen on what we have?

I have often wondered about this myself. I think that we are now beyond the inevitable upgrade-itis and just want beautiful music.

[Beechwoods]

The reason I have the equipment I have is so I can get music off media in a way that I find satisfying. For me, the music is by far the best thing about having a hi-fi... I think I could be happy with my kit for a long time now

[John]

Just seen this clip of Casandra Wilson just beautiful singing and beautiful music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fUGDnd2Fwk

[Sand Dancin Donkey Walker]

Hi John

What a performer she is, brilliant. I would love to see her live. Though when I put her music on, I do have to be in the right mood, it's not always something I can just drop on the player. When it's on it's just so good and enjoyable.

It always puts a smile on my face

Andy - SDDW

[Simon]

Hi John

What a performer she is, brilliant. I would love to see her live. Though when I put her music on, I do have to be in the right mood, it's not always something I can just drop on the player. When it's on it's just so good and enjoyable.

It always puts a smile on my face

Andy - SDDW

Don't wanna sound ungenerous....great vocals, super-cool band and hip song selection BUT that finger-clicking that she often does can get really irritating at times, 'specially as it's quite forward in the mix.
Or is it just me?

[John]

Hi Andy
I agree Casandra is for the right mood

Simon yes the fingers clicks can get in the way I kind of see it a bit like Keith Jarrett when he yelps out sometimes it gets in the way but also think its a natural expression and part of the music