Unclejeff:
That box set of "The Blues" was on my Christmas list, but alas, Santa must have missed it. It it worth picking up? I would think so from your comments and from what I saw on PBS. I managed to tape all but one night of their 7 night special. Truly, some amazing stuff. As is "Standing in the Shadows of Motown", which I may also have to pick up on DVD.
Midficollege:
I, too, was very impressed by the digital remasters of Glenn Miller. Great stuff. Another disk that I recall having a greater appreciation for after a system upgrade was Pearl Jam's "Ten." Specifically, the harmonic overtones on the 12-string bass part to "Jeremy." I doubt that most people who listen to that disk have heard 90% of the sonic nuances on that one. Dishwalla's first disk, "Pet Your Friends," is the best mix of any rock band that I know of. Somehow, each instrument is very present and rich, but none get drowned out. Good tunes, too. One last "surprise" disk to mention is Jars of Clay (I think it's a self titled disk - it has their one big hit on it). The acoustic guitars are really excellent, and the drums and vocals are also outstanding.
A disk that did not surprise me (because the first time I heard it was in a high end audio store through a large pair of Martin Logan's) was Dean Peer's "Ucross." This is the best imaging of any disk I own by a long shot. Absolutely fantastic recordings. Even though Dean is a solo bass player, his recordings make extensive use of harmonics, nylon stringed experiments, and a variety of techniques. The result, is a full-frequency ranged instrumental journey. Great stuff!
Tom.
That box set of "The Blues" was on my Christmas list, but alas, Santa must have missed it. It it worth picking up? I would think so from your comments and from what I saw on PBS. I managed to tape all but one night of their 7 night special. Truly, some amazing stuff. As is "Standing in the Shadows of Motown", which I may also have to pick up on DVD.
Midficollege:
I, too, was very impressed by the digital remasters of Glenn Miller. Great stuff. Another disk that I recall having a greater appreciation for after a system upgrade was Pearl Jam's "Ten." Specifically, the harmonic overtones on the 12-string bass part to "Jeremy." I doubt that most people who listen to that disk have heard 90% of the sonic nuances on that one. Dishwalla's first disk, "Pet Your Friends," is the best mix of any rock band that I know of. Somehow, each instrument is very present and rich, but none get drowned out. Good tunes, too. One last "surprise" disk to mention is Jars of Clay (I think it's a self titled disk - it has their one big hit on it). The acoustic guitars are really excellent, and the drums and vocals are also outstanding.
A disk that did not surprise me (because the first time I heard it was in a high end audio store through a large pair of Martin Logan's) was Dean Peer's "Ucross." This is the best imaging of any disk I own by a long shot. Absolutely fantastic recordings. Even though Dean is a solo bass player, his recordings make extensive use of harmonics, nylon stringed experiments, and a variety of techniques. The result, is a full-frequency ranged instrumental journey. Great stuff!
Tom.