A Twentieth Century Recital

Advantages: Different styles, lyrical imagery, outstanding playing
Disadvantages: One or two throwaway tracks

...of poetry, recited almost casually by Morrison. The piano solo, in minor, has definite classical overtones, and Morrison's vocals pick up to a less conversational tone at the end. 4. Twentieth Century Fox--The hook line is a play on words in this tune that is about as "pop" as anything the Doors ever did. The Twentieth Century Fox is a female, and Morrison turns the name of one of the biggest movie studios in the world into a song. Krieger plays a great guitar solo, and Manzarek's organ provides the melodic foundation of this song. 5. Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar)--This song was written by Weill-Brecht in the German opera Aufsteig Und Fall Der Stadt Mohagonny in 1929. Don't ask me what it means, because I don't know. I think that Morrison, mythic drunk that he was, was simply infatuated with this song. The Doors give it a somewhat pompous... Read review

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Advantages: Cherkassky playing at his best in wide range of solo works
Disadvantages: No Godowsky included

...This is one of the best recordings of the great Romantic Virtuoso pianist, Shura Cherkassky. It showcases him at his best in a recital covering a wide range of repertoire. He is known for being wayward in some of his performances, but there is very little of that in this recital. His performances vary considerably, depending on his moods, the audience and other external factors. He was in top form at this 1982 recital and was very happy with his performance afterwards. He starts the recital with Suite de Pieces by Lully, one of the most well-known early French Baroque composers. Lully was one of the first conductors, hitting the ground with a stick. Unfortunately he died after he hit his toe by accident with the stick. This music was obviously written for the harpsichord (or one of its close relatives) and is not often played... Read review

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Advantages: All the benefits of the quadrophonic recording without the crackle
Disadvantages: the vinal still sounds warmer

...What can I add after that title? I have my original pressing first release vinal album which still sounds superb although getting a quadrophonic amp that still works is a bitch! This SACD presentation brings back much of the original feel and nearly the depth of the original which the cd lacked particuarily if used via naff kit. This is Floyd at their peak in my humble opinion and one of the defining albums of the twentieth century. If you don't already own it buy it now forget Seargent Pepper and th White Album this is the must buy album of all time. Ok you need a sacd player and a decent 5.1 amp to appreciate this album at its best having said that if you have the kit sit back and enjoy. It's hard to believe this album was recorded so long ago considering the multi level nature of the tracks that are so far ahead of their time.... Read review

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