Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Yeah, I know. Couldn't find out how to change the title on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,506 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Jurassic Shark said: Geez, this derailed quickly! You should know by now that leading a normal conversation on JWFAN is impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,367 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 24 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: Yeah, I know. Couldn't find out how to change the title on my phone. Click "Edit" on the main post. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Do it, before I spam this place with Bangles covers! Ii2 and Jurassic Shark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Richard said: I always find Storm Thorgerson's work with Pink Floyd to be fantastic. Muse, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,363 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 For my money, the best classical CD artwork was produced by Sony Classical between the late ‘90s and mid ‘00s (coinciding with the period when they stopped applying their logo on the front in the top right corner). I don’t have examples at the ready but I’ll try to dig up some favorite examples soon. You’ll see.. and agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 This isn't really a great design, but for nearly 10 years I've wanted to know what town this compilation cover image is a picture of. It's a very evocative American image. It's obviously New England, but where??? Anyway, it's a really good album. Three great 20th century American composers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Looks similar to the Stowe Community Church. Vermont? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2019 40 minutes ago, Ghostbusters II said: Looks similar to the Stowe Community Church. Vermont? I finally decided to figure it out once and for all. After 30 minutes of trawling Getty Images, I figured it out!! And actually found it from a different picture from the same angle It's Westhampton, MA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westhampton,_Massachusetts Streetview of the church: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Westhampton+Congregational+United+Church+of+Christ/@42.304355,-72.7748713,3a,75y,296.3h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sd3secuR_uN-SQM_V7reI3Q!2e0!7i3328!8i1664!4m8!1m2!2m1!1schurch!3m4!1s0x89e79ceb3110603b:0x7b9edd25d1f9e9fb!8m2!3d42.3044948!4d-72.7752403 SteveMc, Yavar Moradi and Bayesian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 He did it! Son of a bitch did it! Jurassic Shark and Disco Stu 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Detective Stu. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 hours ago, SteveMc said: Detective PikaStu. Fixed! 9 hours ago, Richard said: JS, your title says "classic music albums". Perhaps it should read "classical music albums"? Fixed! 9 hours ago, Thor said: You should know by now that leading a normal conversation on JWFAN is impossible. Of course, but the time it takes to derail seems to decrease all the time. 8 hours ago, SteveMc said: Do it, before I spam this place with Bangles covers! Done! Why does she mostly look grumpy on her covers? SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Because that is considered sexy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 That's why you've been so grumpy lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Would you like to talk about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 9 hours ago, Marian Schedenig said: Muse, too. No, Marian, it's "me, too" The covers that Deutsche Gramophon did in the late 60s, and 70s, are brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, Richard said: No, Marian, it's "me, too" The covers that Deutsche Gramophon did in the late 60s, and 70s, are brilliant. Give us some examples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,506 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Not being allowed to post covers with fine art on it, seriously limits the selection, as that is what a great deal of classical albums have. But collages of fine art seem to be allowed, as in the Naxos/Wagner set mentioned earlier. Could you specify, JP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 I was just thinking that covers that basically reproduce a painting without adding anything aren't that interesting to post. But by all means post what you like - I don't want stupid limitations to exclude great covers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,506 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 OK, cool. Wish I had access to my dad's huge classical collection (LPs and CDs). Some real gems in there. But I can always find a few in my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Didn't you inherit your father's LP collection, or did that exclude the classial ones? Anyway, here's another very subtle, operatic favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,506 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Jurassic Shark said: Didn't you inherit your father's LP collection, or did that exclude the classial ones? I got a small selection (perhaps 70-100 out of his several thousand), including classical, rock, even a couple of soundtracks. Perhaps you're thinking of the cassette collection, where I got them all back in the day. Here's a selection of some classical albums by composers known for their film work that I really like. My favourite JW classical album (love the 'monochrome' mystery of it all): I really like this: And this: I also love the natural serenity of this (although, again, using fine art): Or the naive simplicity of this: The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Thor said: I got a small selection (perhaps 70-100 out of his several thousand), including classical, rock, even a couple of soundtracks. Perhaps you're thinking of the cassette collection, where I got them all back in the day. Here's a selection of some classical albums by composers known for their film work that I really like. My favourite JW classical album (love the 'monochrome' mystery of it all): I really like this: And this: I also love the natural serenity of this (although, again, using fine art): Or the naive simplicity of this: JW's really got a thing for trees. That's the best Max Richter album I've heard so far. How's the Hyperion album? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,506 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 It's fine. I've always been a sucker for woodwinds. I might prefer the Lutoslawksi over the Blake, however (even if I got the album for the Blake). Somehow more accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 JW's film music has transcended its origins and has now become classical music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 9 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: Why does she mostly look grumpy on her covers? Looks like a 19th Century kind of mystery a la Jane Eyre to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, SteveMc said: Looks like a 19th Century kind of mystery a la Jane Eyre to me. To me she looks like she wanted to star in Jane Eyre, but didn't get the part. SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fabulin 3,513 Posted May 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2019 . SteveMc, The Illustrious Jerry and Jurassic Shark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2019 11 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: 11 hours ago, Richard said: The covers that Deutsche Gramophon did in the late 60s, and 70s, are brilliant. Give us some examples! The Illustrious Jerry, Fabulin and Naïve Old Fart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Yey, several of Karajan's Strauss albums have striking covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,506 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 But clearly molded after the success of 2001. How were ZARATHUSTRA albums prior to that film? Fabulin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Thor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 One word: angst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 It's "against". Fabulin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Thor said: But clearly molded after the success of 2001. And why not - after all, they did use an earlier Karajan recording in the film. 1 hour ago, Jurassic Shark said: Yey, several of Karajan's Strauss albums have striking covers. I bought the latter mainly for the cover - never been much of a fan of Ein Heldenleben, and Karajan's earlier Tod und Verklärung is the superiour recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said: And why not - after all, they did use an earlier Karajan recording in the film. Actually two earlier Karajan recordings. 8 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said: And why not - after all, they did use an earlier Karajan recording in the film. I bought the latter mainly for the cover - never been much of a fan of Ein Heldenleben, and Karajan's earlier Tod und Verklärung is the superiour recording. I had both those releases, but sold the Alpensinfonie because the work has never clicked with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: Actually two earlier Karajan recordings. I was referring specifically to Zarathustra. 24 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: I had both those releases, but sold the Alpensinfonie because the work has never clicked with me. Leave now and never come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 18 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said: Leave now and never come back. Or you could give examples of what's so great about it. The wind machines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Jurassic Shark said: Or you could give examples of what's so great about it. The wind machines? The mood of the night music, the ascension theme, the offstage horns, the narrative arc in general, the thunderstorm with rain droplet pizzicato, thunder sheet and distant thunder timpani, the drama of the descent... The Karajan recording was my first, though I favour the Kempe nowadays. But Karajan is probably still the 2nd best for me. A pity he never recorded it during the 70s, when he made his best Strauss records (also sonically). Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 The Alpine Symphony is like the only Strauss work I really like or listen to much. I'm not saying his other widely regarded works are bad, just saying the Alpine Symphony is the only one that really clicks with me on a personal level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Of the orchestral works, Tod und Verklärung is my favourite, before Alpensinfonie and Zarathustra (so much more to that than just the famous fanfare). But Ariadne auf Naxos tops all, and Der Rosenkavalier isn't far behind. And there's Salome and Elektra, too. And the Vier letzte Lieder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Marian Schedenig said: The Karajan recording was my first, though I favour the Kempe nowadays. I've still got Kempe's recording. Marian Schedenig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 This one speaks for itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,337 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Let's face it, classical music simply isn't the best (if not the worst) music 'genre' for album cover design. Most of them are either studio photos from artists or reproductions of classical /contemporary art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 ...except the DG stuff in the 70s. 10 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: This one speaks for itself. I prefer the Seville concert cover. Does Sky count as "classical"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,079 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Just post them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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