On: Why Do All Records Sound the Same?

[graycat]

I like music, really like music, but haven't been able to listen to pop music since I discovered Beethoven late one night on a radio while going to sleep.

Now I like, say

http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/Cello+Suite+No+1+Bach/3seBIM?src...

[edejong → graycat]

It has been mentioned on HN before, but you might still be interested in http://allofbach.com/nl/bwv/bwv-1007/detail/

It's relevant to the discussion, since the masterful recording of these pieces is itself a work of art.

[graycat → edejong]

Gee, it can be played that way, too! Well, the interpretation is consistent across the parts!

The cello sound is gorgeous beyond belief: I can't believe it's just performer, rosin, strings, bow, and room and also has to be one totally gorgeous cello. Beyond belief sound! Don't dare move the sound post or change the bridge!

Thanks!

[RobertKerans → edejong]

This is so beautiful; I'd never seen it before, thank you.