tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488679290944922671.post3757425721855576396..comments2023-07-04T05:13:20.115-07:00Comments on Sangerknaben: A Good YearUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488679290944922671.post-26920534308505441802010-03-03T11:26:38.811-08:002010-03-03T11:26:38.811-08:00Hi Larry (and hi to Kelsie, how's the world of...Hi Larry (and hi to Kelsie, how's the world of Bach?).<br /><br />I'm much happier with the James Rainbird CD now. For me it is one of those mood albums (in my case when I'm a bit melancholic, it's late at night, dark, the fire is lit and I've got a couple of fingers of single malt to sip at).<br /><br />Still can't get enough of New College though, I'm very envious that you will see them live in April. I think I need to make a few plans to take in a concert or two myself this year.<br /><br />Sad to say that although I live in the UK I have never got of my fat ass to go and see any of our great choirs perform. Madness on my part.Andy Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488679290944922671.post-86430124930692430762010-03-02T17:41:50.139-08:002010-03-02T17:41:50.139-08:00Libera's new CD is due out sometime in the nex...Libera's new CD is due out sometime in the next week or so--but iTunes will probably get it late. If "Sanctissima" is any indicator, it's going to be really good...Kelsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03727502876677470750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488679290944922671.post-86103112129825575672010-02-22T18:01:11.907-08:002010-02-22T18:01:11.907-08:00Oh Andy, I was pretty sure your reaction to James ...Oh Andy, I was pretty sure your reaction to James Rainbird's album would be the same as mine. I don't know who chose the songs but they could have done a much better job. Don't give up on it, though. Listen to "Sure On This Shining Night" a couple of times. It really is pretty. Then "I Have a Friend". Hear how easily he belts out the high notes without straining. If ever a boy was meant for the musical stage it was this one. I can't believe he hasn't made a bigger name for himself.<br /><br />Oh, and on that King's College CD listen to the that Karg-Elert number, track 16-17, with the volume turned way up. The rumbly organ and the throbbing violin are great, especially when the voices come in.<br /><br />Thanks Andy,<br />LarryLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731117906873907920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488679290944922671.post-42646359573548758772010-02-22T10:15:18.011-08:002010-02-22T10:15:18.011-08:00Hi Larry, hope you are well and that work has ease...Hi Larry, hope you are well and that work has eased off.<br /><br />Well, I've taken delivery of three of the albums in your list (already had Angel Voices by Libera - but Luminosa or Free beat it in my book).<br /><br />Not had much time to listen to them yet so the following is just based on first listen:<br /><br />Agnus Dei, New College - wow. Stunning. Thank you so much for pointing me to this one, absolutely love it.<br /><br />Heavenly Voices, Boy's of Kings - nice, but not yet connected. Think it will grow on me.<br /><br />James Rainbird - I think your fears that I might not like it may be realised. Nothing on it comes close to his Suo Gan. Not given up hope just yet, more listening required.<br /><br />Keep up the good work, that New College CD will be treasured forever!Andy Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488679290944922671.post-12127384801879135422010-02-14T10:09:31.358-08:002010-02-14T10:09:31.358-08:00Thanks for the reminder, Andy. I edited the post t...Thanks for the reminder, Andy. I edited the post to add those dates. The Agnus Dei that I have says 1996 on the back of the CD.<br /><br />You know, I'm going to see the Choir of New College this April 18th in Washington DC. They'll be at the National Cathedral with the St. Thomas choir from NY and the National Cathedral choir. I can't wait.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731117906873907920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488679290944922671.post-71036868662390280422010-02-14T01:48:07.066-08:002010-02-14T01:48:07.066-08:00Morning Larry,
You've already got me checking...Morning Larry,<br /><br />You've already got me checking Amazon for some of those records! Quick question though - what years are these recoded in? I've seen two versions of the New College Agnus Dei - 1 in '97 and 1 in 2000. The cover is almost the same but I don't want to mess up - is your version with Edward Higginbottom?AndySnoreply@blogger.com