Great audiophile recordings/albums

[bassnkeys]

Carmen Gomes Question

Listening to the Carmen Gomes cover of 'I'm on Fire'
Is there an edit at the :34 second mark or do I have a corrupted file?
Thanks,
Dave in MN

 

[Progger58]

I think this thread is great, so why not post new suggestions?

I recommend:

 

[CharlieLaub]

Thanks for posting those. I like that Andrea Silverstein album.

 

[mikessi]

This is not an album, but a series of live performances recorded in single takes with a stereo ribbon mic & HD video without edits on high res digital. They appear to be available only as videos on YouTube, but even with the limited audio resolution of YT, they are remarkable. On my OB dipole LX521-inspired speakers, and my LXmini-alikes, these recordings bring the performers into the room. The very existence of these recordings shames the ultra-processed, perfection obsessed, multi-track artificial studio production process of the modern music industry.

http://www.johncuniberti.com/onemic/

https://www.youtube.com/@onemic-theminimalist

From the creator:

OneMic (the minimalist recording series)

The OneMic series showcases recording artists performing two songs, each around one AEA R88 stereo ribbon microphone. Each session is shot in 4k video by filmmaker Nathaniel Kohfield.

What makes this series so different from other live performance videos is that the artist is in complete control of their presentation. This means that the sound, balance, dynamics, and stereo image are decided upon at the moment of creation, not in post-production. The artist (band) is responsible for the final product. Also, a high-resolution 4k video is shot with one stabilized handheld camera that hovers around the performers during their live performance. There is no editing of the audio or video. It’s as honest as it can be, including imperfections.

This organic presentation isn’t limited to “acoustic” music, as seen with live classical and folk music. This series will attempt to record bands with electric guitars and drums that would typically require a multi-mic, multi-track approach. This is not the first time this has been done, but this single microphone technique was quickly forsaken soon after the multi-track tape recorder was invented and a level of musical intimacy with it.

The OneMic series will demonstrate the positive aspects of the minimalistic recording process of the 1930s but will be captured on modern recording equipment. Signal path: AEA R88 microphone – Millennia HV3c preamp – Pro Tools HDX. Sony A7rII camera with 35, 55, or 25mm lens.

“Give an artist a blank canvas and watch what happens. That’s all I do.”
John Cuniberti

 

[EdGr]

silent mike - I thoroughly enjoyed that. The OneMic recordings have a softness (even on Youtube). I could play them loudly.
Ed

 

[ElArte]

If you like those, SoundLiaison has remarkable series of one-mic recordings.

 

[Freedom666]

I have several CDs from Titus Nessel.

He makes recordings with own equipment. Self-made pre mic and Ad conversion.

http://liverecordings.com/