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Kumar
Jan 12, 2015 11:31 AM UTC

Recommended music - other than classical and pop

I am not sure there is a thread on what Sonos is truly about - the music, so this might be an interesting thread. I have left out classical because that deserves a thread of its own and modern pop because it all sounds the same to me.
I have Phil Keaggy strumming Solitude from his Acoustic Sketches album right now in the bedroom on a play 1 pair and sounding very good indeed.
Recently heard and equally good music and mastering:
1. Michel Petrucciani and NHOP
2. Beyond the Missouri Sky - Metheny and Haden
3. Chiaroscuro - Fresu and Towner
4. Jan Johannsen - Jazz pa Svenska
5. The Astounding Eyes of Rita - Anouar Brahem
6. Last Dance/Jasmine - Jarrett and Haden
7. Saturday Morning - Ahmad Jamal
8. Melos - Paolo Fresu
All but the last are ITunes 256kbps purchases, the last a lossless CD rip.
Very little lost in translation for the lossy thing and Sonos convenience.
Any recommendations on similar music that uses the silence between the notes effectively?
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    KumarAuthor
    Jan 22, 2015 12:36 PM UTC
    An unusual trio of sax, guitar and bassist well worth a listen - Wolfgang Muthspiel: Drumfree.
    No drums, the guitar and bass fill in for them.
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    PierreLeMac
    PierreLeMac
    Jan 26, 2015 8:43 PM UTC
    Thanks, Drumfree is very enjoyable. I've not heard Wolfgang Muthspiel with this combination of instruments before, and I think it works very well.

    I've seen him play in a trio of guitarists, with Slava Grigoryan (Australian classical guitarist) and Ralph Towner (guitarist from Oregon). The Muthspiel solos using a loop station were excellent, although I still prefer Towner's raw emotion.

    Cheers, Peter.
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    PierreLeMac
    Jan 26, 2015 8:56 PM UTC
    I'd like to share my latest discovery - a US-based collective called "Snarky Puppy". Perhaps described as modern big-band jazz/rock/fusion, they may not be for everyone. However, their latest album "We Like It Here" is, in my opinion, very listenable. Very tight, very energetic, very talented, interesting compositions, and some of the best solos I've heard. It also sounds great with the Sonos SUB - the band leader is a bass player.

    I particularly recommend the last track "Lingus". The keyboard solo by Cory Henry is simply outstanding. The album is available on subscription services, but also on youtube. Well worth watching that solo.

    Cheers, Peter.
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    KumarAuthor
    Jan 27, 2015 3:38 AM UTC
    It also sounds great with the Sonos SUB - the band leader is a bass player.

    I found their The Only Constant to be good too, thanks.
    For a Sub capability check, a great album is Victor Wooten's A Show of Hands. Solo bass guitar album.
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    ErikM
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    Jan 30, 2015 4:00 AM UTC
    By modern pop you mean? All the crap that involves dancing, auto tune, and limited to zero real musical talent?
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    KumarAuthor
    Jan 30, 2015 4:09 AM UTC
    Three excellent recent additions: albums by John Taylor, Peter Erskine and Palle Danielsson - As it is, Time being, and, You never know.
    ECM albums, so the usual good sound quality as well.
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    ErikM
    Avid Contributor I
    Jan 31, 2015 4:49 AM UTC
    Ambient jazz huh?? Sounds good but it's kind of boring..
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    KumarAuthor
    Jan 31, 2015 4:54 AM UTC
    Ambient jazz huh?? Sounds good but it's kind of boring..
    Our tastes differ. Don't look up my recommendations in future.
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    ErikM
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    Jan 31, 2015 5:12 AM UTC
    Why not? I find in interesting. And btw this is an open forum if you don't want comments than maybe consider what you post. I'm sure if I posted that I was into Polka music that there might be a few folks that questioned my taste in music. If I didn't want to defend my love of Polka music then it would probably make sense not to mention it.
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    mick121
    Contributor I
    Feb 3, 2015 12:36 AM UTC
    Hi,
    This thread is very useful, I found a lot of interesting music.
    I came across a lot of new names and I've expanded my musical library.
    I hope it will continue.
    Thank you for all the suggestions.
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