What's a good double bass CD?

What's a good double bass CD?

Hello,

I'm looking for some good CDs (DVD-A and SACD are fine too) that have a good
recording of an acoustic upright double bass (particularly in regards to
strumming).

Thanks in advance for you references.

Best regards,

-DJ

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

On Fri, 2 Nov 2007 15:32:27 -0700, DJ wrote
(in article <fgg8hr01up3@news4.newsguy,com >):

> Hello,
>
> I'm looking for some good CDs (DVD-A and SACD are fine too) that have a good
> recording of an acoustic upright double bass (particularly in regards to
> strumming).
>
> Thanks in advance for you references.
>
> Best regards,
>
> -DJ
>

THE double-bass recording that everybody seems to agree upon is the Gary Karr
"Adagio d' Albinoni" with Harmon Lewis on Pipe organ. Cisco Gold CD # CCISG
8003. This CD is available at:

http :// store.acousticsounds,com /browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=9513

I highly recommend it, it sounds great!

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

On 2 Nov 2007 22:32:27 GMT, "DJ" <wenwaudio@qwest,net > wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I'm looking for some good CDs (DVD-A and SACD are fine too) that have a good
>recording of an acoustic upright double bass (particularly in regards to
>strumming).
>
>Thanks in advance for you references.
>
>Best regards,
>
>-DJ

Buster Williams' SACD:
http :// www .cduniverse,com /search/xx/music/pid/6747314/a/Griot+Liberte.htm

Kal

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

On Nov 2, 2:32 pm, "DJ" <wenwau...@qwest,net > wrote:
> I'm looking for some good CDs (DVD-A and SACD are fine too) that have a good
> recording of an acoustic upright double bass (particularly in regards to
> strumming).

"Long Dissonant Romance" by the Bottom Line Duo has all the virtuosity
of a good Gary Karr performance, with a wide variety of music from
serious to fun, and is one of the best recordings in my collection.
http :// www .bottomlineduo,com /bottomlinecd.html

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

You should check Aurora with Peter Erskine, Marty Krystal and Buell
Neidligner.
Denon CY-73148.
Simply awesome!

"DJ" <wenwaudio@qwest,net > wrote in message
news:fgg8hr01up3@news4.newsguy,com ...
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking for some good CDs (DVD-A and SACD are fine too) that have a
> good
> recording of an acoustic upright double bass (particularly in regards to
> strumming).
>
> Thanks in advance for you references.
>
> Best regards,
>
> -DJ
>

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

That seems to be a rare CD to get hold of - Amazon UK only have used
copies, the cheapest of which is a cool 35 pounds - ouch!

http :// www .amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0000034RC/ref=sr_1_olp_1/203-5691167-4474360?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1194538815&sr=1-1

On 4 Nov 2007 20:15:18 GMT, "Bassplayer12" <perettij@nbnet.nb.ca>
wrote:

>You should check Aurora with Peter Erskine, Marty Krystal and Buell
>Neidligner.
>Denon CY-73148.
>Simply awesome!
>
>"DJ" <wenwaudio@qwest,net > wrote in message
>news:fgg8hr01up3@news4.newsguy,com ...
>> Hello,
>>
>> I'm looking for some good CDs (DVD-A and SACD are fine too) that have a
>> good
>> recording of an acoustic upright double bass (particularly in regards to
>> strumming).
>>
>> Thanks in advance for you references.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> -DJ
>>

---

Rob Tweed
Company: M/Gateway Developments Ltd
Registered in England: No 3220901
Registered Office: 58 Francis Road,Ashford, Kent TN23 7UR

Web-site: http :// www .mgateway,com

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

Thanks everyone! I will be sure to at least give some of these an audition.
I really appreciate the time taken to share your recommendations with me.

Happy listening,

-DJ

"DJ" <wenwaudio@qwest,net > wrote in message
news:fgg8hr01up3@news4.newsguy,com ...
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking for some good CDs (DVD-A and SACD are fine too) that have a
> good
> recording of an acoustic upright double bass (particularly in regards to
> strumming).
>
> Thanks in advance for you references.
>
> Best regards,
>
> -DJ
>

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

DJ wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking for some good CDs (DVD-A and SACD are fine too) that have a good
> recording of an acoustic upright double bass (particularly in regards to
> strumming).

Two recomendations come to mind:

1) Tom Waits "Small Change" - I use the second track "Step Right Up" to
audition speakers. The walking jazz bassline with little else going on
really gives a workout to the midbass. Any frequency response anomalies
in that range become apparent very quickly.

This record was recorded live-to-two-track in the studio with minimal
processing. Nice disc.

2) Richard Hartshorn - Bach - Six Solo Suites - Centaur Records

The Bach Cello Suites performed on the double bass. Simply amazing.
Not a "pure" double bass recording in that in order to play it as
written he had to tune the strings differently than the standard tuning.

//Walt

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

>1) Tom Waits "Small Change" - I use the second track "Step Right Up" to
>audition speakers. The walking jazz bassline with little else going on
>really gives a workout to the midbass. Any frequency response anomalies
>in that range become apparent very quickly.
>
>This record was recorded live-to-two-track in the studio with minimal
>processing. Nice disc.
>

One of my favourite albums too. I know it's daft, but I love the
sound of the match being lit before "Small Change" itself, and the
solo saxophone.

Also check out Solstice by Ralph Towner. Eberhard Weber's highly
unusual bass playing is quite something, and this is a beautifully
recorded disc, as you'd expect from the ECM label.

---

Rob Tweed
Company: M/Gateway Developments Ltd
Registered in England: No 3220901
Registered Office: 58 Francis Road,Ashford, Kent TN23 7UR

Web-site: http :// www .mgateway,com

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

Rob Tweed wrote:

> Also check out Solstice by Ralph Towner. Eberhard Weber's highly
> unusual bass playing is quite something, and this is a beautifully
> recorded disc, as you'd expect from the ECM label.

I own and enjoy many ECM records, including this one (although I haven't
listened to it in a few years - note to self: give Solstice a spin soon.)

Bear in mind, though, that Manfred Eicher really likes his artificial
reverb and his tubes. His recordings are pretty, but they're not really
high-fi - they sound "better" than real life. Which is ok by me - I'll
take pleasant over accurate any day.

//Walt

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

On Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:24:35 -0800, Walt wrote
(in article <fh2q7j02gr9@news5.newsguy,com >):

> Rob Tweed wrote:
>
>> Also check out Solstice by Ralph Towner. Eberhard Weber's highly
>> unusual bass playing is quite something, and this is a beautifully
>> recorded disc, as you'd expect from the ECM label.
>
> I own and enjoy many ECM records, including this one (although I haven't
> listened to it in a few years - note to self: give Solstice a spin soon.)
>
> Bear in mind, though, that Manfred Eicher really likes his artificial
> reverb and his tubes. His recordings are pretty, but they're not really
> high-fi - they sound "better" than real life. Which is ok by me - I'll
> take pleasant over accurate any day.
>
> //Walt

I don't disagree. Under the right circumstances "pleasant" give a better
musical experience. After all, we aren't listening to test-tones, we're
listening to music and anything which enhances the pleasure of that pass time
is OK by me.

Re: What's a good double bass CD?

This same question appeared in a different NG, to which I posted this
recommendation:
http :// www .edgarmeyer,com /
For others which might be interested in the same subject, after going to
"discography", you can audition samples from many of his releases.
Norman
nmsz@optonline,net