Tuesday, June 1, 2010

More than just a whiter shade of pale

In addition to Pet Sounds and Forever Changes and A Day At The Races, this is another album that you'd eventually be subjected to, in its entirety, if you spend any decent amount of time with me. With commentary, of course (well, after an initial 'absorption' listen).

Magdalene (My Regal Zonophone) - Procol Harum



Skip Softly (My Moonbeams) - Procol Harum



Quite Rightly So - Procol Harum
Yes, this is only the fourth or fifth time I've mentioned this song. Let's see you write a love letter and turn it into an unforgettable song, hmmm?!



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Listening to prog. rock, especially this album, usually makes me think of following it up Kachaturian, especially this. You too, right? Hah.

Oh, look, an Oistrakh recording. What a surprise.

Khachaturian's Violin Concerto in D minor; 1st movement: Allegro con fermezza (David Oistrakh)



Sure, he's better known for this (and it certainly makes more sense with the ending of Skip Softly, but that's just a tad bit too predictable...)

Khachaturian's "Sabre Dance " [from the ballet Gayane] (National Philharmonic Orchestra)

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