Stephen wrote:
In article ,
dave weil wrote:
On 06 Apr 2004 22:52:33 GMT, (S888Wheel) wrote:
From: "Arny Krueger"
Date: 4/6/2004 1:17 PM Pacific Standard Time
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S888Wheel wrote:
Did I mention the copy I just got of
Beethoven's 9th was masterd by Harry Fisher in 1972? I paid 3 bucks
for it and it is in near mint condition. One can get some of the best
sounding versions of some of the greatest recordings ever made for
dirt cheap if you look out for the right pressings.
The sound quality may be low, but the recordings sure are cheap enough.
The sound quality isn't low though. Maybe you simply didn't understand
what I
wrote.
Oh, he did. It was just another one of his gratuitous slams on vinyl.
This is probably the same recording re-released on Mobile Fidelity. I
got one of those for $3...
I rarely feel like hearing the glorious 9th by Ludwig Van.
Stephen
Any time, in general, you can get a Mobile Fidelity LP for $ 3.00, you've got
yourself a bargain. While performances and sound quality vary, as a group, I
think Mobile Fidelity LPs are certainly above the average (along with shaded
dogs, bluebacks, and living presences, of course - and also, some of the
Command classical LPs aren't too shabby either).
I've got a Mobile Fidelity copy of Solt, with the London Symphony Orchetra,
performing Holst's The Planets. (originally on London/Decca). An excellent
performance and recording.
Also, if you enjoy atmospheric soundtrack music, with an almost classical
quality, I'd highly recommend either of the 2 London/Decca/Mobile Fidelity
albums - Fantasy Film World of Bernard Hermann and Mysterious Film World of
Bernard Hermann. Among other well-known themes, you'll find a chilling
rendition of the music from "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "Gulliver's
Travels".
The sound quality on both of these albums is truly spectacular.
Bruce J. Richman