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Chicago SO; Wiener Philharmoniker; Claudio Abbado - Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1; Symphony No. 10 (Adagio) (1988) Music

Posted by Designol at March 6, 2023

Mahler's First Symphony was originally conceived as a tone poem in two parts. Loosely based on Jean Paul's novel Titan, the structure was this: Part I: "From the Days of Youth," Music of Flowers, Fruit and Thorn – 1. Spring and No End; 2. Flowers; 3. In Full Sail; Part II: "The Human Comedy" – 4. "Stranded!" Funeral March in the Style of Callot; 5. D'all Inferno al'Paradiso (From Hell to Heaven). These titles were accompanied by more extensive programs describing the metaphorical content of each movement. In Jean Paul's Titan we have a youth gifted with a burning artistic desire that the world has no use for, and who, finding no outlet or ability to adapt, gives way to despair and suicide. Mahler apparently saw himself in this figure, as he described this work as autobiographical in a very loose sense. On the other hand the music, some of which Mahler actually accumulated from various earlier works, contradicts this program in so many ways, especially in the triumphant conclusion, that Mahler later withdrew it. He eventually came to scorn the application of specific programs to his symphonies in general.

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Jeff Buckely - Live In Chicago (2000) Music

Posted by v3122 at Jan. 19, 2020

Jeff Buckely - Live In Chicago (2000)
DVD-9: PAL 4:3 (720x576) VBR | LPCM, 2 ch / AC3, 6 ch
Folk Rock, Acoustic | 02:04:12 | ~ 7.29 Gb

~ This DVD video was recorded at The Cabaret Metro on May 13 , 1995, in the midst of Jeff's Mystery White Boy tour ~

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Chicago - Chicago Live In Japan (1972) [2CD] [2012, Japanese Paper Sleeve Mini-LPs] Music

Posted by BlondStyle at Jan. 9, 2023

This double-length set, not the "legendary" four-LP Carnegie Hall concert, is the one to get to hear what Chicago sounded like in their classic early period. In contrast to the Carnegie Hall show, where the band emphasized its precision to the point of deadening any excitement that might have been generated, here Chicago sounds upbeat and lively, bent on giving a good, exciting show and not on capturing a perfect performance. There are moments, as on the crescendo of "Dialogue," where the spirit outstrips the cleanness of the performance, but the group is so tight and forceful that one lets them slide by; at other times, as on "Beginnings," they're so smooth and lithe in their extension of the piece that one just wants to bask in it; and then they switch gears to the rougher, harder "Mississippi Delta City Blues," and make that work too. The whole performance is good, with a steady stream of worthwhile high points.

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Maxim Vengerov, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago SO - Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto, Violin Sonata No.3 (1999) [Re-Up] Music

Posted by Designol at Nov. 4, 2021

Maxim Vengerov now confronts - and conquers - one of the supreme challenges all great violinists must face: The Brahms violin concerto. This beautiful, virtuosic work has defined careers from Heifetz to Perlman. Vengerov's turn has come, and his rich, burnished tone and impassioned phrasing make this one of the standout concerto CDs of the year. The soulful partnership of Vengerov and Barenboim (one of his most important mentors) is also a strong selling point.

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Billy Boy Arnold - Chicago Blues From Islington Mews 1977 (1978) Expanded Reissue 2013 Music

Posted by Designol at June 17, 2022

Classic 1977 London Sessions featuring Billy Boy Arnold w/ The Groundhogs. It happened during the autumn in London in 1977. Billy Boy was touring Europe and entrepreneur Peter Shertser came up with the idea that Billy Boy should record an album with The Groundhogs at Pathway Studios, North London. Billy Boy gelled immediately with the white boy's blues rock of The Groundhogs and jammed with the band until they were tight and ready to record the album. And what an album with Billy Boy's singing and harmonica and Tony S McPhee's slide technique and outstanding licks. As one reviewer said back in1979 "Briefly and simply, this album contains some of the best blues of the 70's and some of Billy Boy Arnold's best music ever."

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Todd Rundgren's Utopia - Live At Chicago Theater (2019) Music

Posted by v3122 at May 11, 2019

Todd Rundgren's Utopia - Live At Chicago Theater (2019)
DVD9: NTSC 16:9 (720x480) VBR | Dolby AC3, 2 ch & 6 ch
Progressive rock | 02:08:29+00:44:30 | ~ 8.11 Gb

After a thirty-year-plus hiatus, Todd Rundgren's Utopia graced the Chicago Theater stage, with the hopes of promising fans an extraordinary, other-worldly concert experience. The original 70's-formed band established a stellar reputation for stretching the prog rock/pop envelope and infusing their mostly original material with verve and state-of-the-art technique. Rundgren has performed a diverse range of styles as a solo artist and as a member of the band Utopia…

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Todd Rundgren's Utopia - Live At The Chicago Theatre (2019) [Blu-ray, 1080i] Music

Posted by v3122 at May 28, 2019

Todd Rundgren's Utopia - Live At The Chicago Theatre (2019)
Blu-ray: MPEG-2 Video 16496 kbps, 1080i, 29.970 fps
LPCM 2.0, 48 kHz, 1536 kbps, 16-bit / DD 5.1, 48 kHz, 448 kbps
Progressive Rock | 02:53:13 | ~ 22.46 Gb

After a thirty-year-plus hiatus, Todd Rundgren's Utopia graced the Chicago Theater stage, with the hopes of promising fans an extraordinary, other-worldly concert experience. The original 70's-formed band established a stellar reputation for stretching the prog rock/pop envelope and infusing their mostly original material with verve and state-of-the-art technique. Rundgren has performed a diverse range of styles as a solo artist and as a member of the band Utopia…

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Eddy Clearwater & Carey Bell - Chicago Blues Session Volume 23 (1998) Music

Posted by gribovar at Dec. 15, 2023

On this CD are 2 Chicago Blues legends presented: Eddie "Chief" Clearwater and Carey Bell.
Once dismissed by purists as a Chuck Berry imitator (and an accurate one at that), tall, lean, and lanky Chicago southpaw Eddy Clearwater became recognized as a prime progenitor of West Side-style blues guitar. That's not to say he wouldn't liven up a gig with a little duck-walking or a frat party rendition of "Shout"; after all, Clearwater brought a wide array of influences to the party. Gospel, country, '50s rock, and deep-down blues were all incorporated into his slashing guitar attack. But when he put his mind to it, "The Chief" (a nickname accrued from his penchant for donning Native American headdresses on-stage) was one of the Windy City's finest bluesmen…

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Chicago: 20 CD. Japanese Edition (1969 - 2008) Re-up Music

Posted by v3122 at July 29, 2020

Chicago: 20 CD. Japanese Edition (1969 - 2008)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
20CD | Teichiku, Warner, Nippon Crown | ~ 6647 or 2450 Mb | Scans(jpg) -> 1459 Mb
Classic Rock / Jazz Rock / Progressive / AOR / Soft Rock

American pop/jazz-rock group. One of the biggest-selling bands in U.S. history, hailing from the Windy City (Chicago, Illinois). Formed in 1967 as "The Big Thing", they were one of the first groups to successfully fuse rock with a horn section…

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Chicago a cappella - Miracle of Miracles: Music for Hanukkah (2023) Music

Posted by delpotro at Oct. 13, 2023

Chicago a cappella - Miracle of Miracles: Music for Hanukkah (2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 244 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 146 Mb | Digital booklet | 01:02:04
Classical, Vocal | Label: Cedille Records

Chicago a cappella, the innovative vocal ensemble praised for its “clarity, well-balanced tone, and deep emotional involvement” (Washington Post), presents Miracle of Miracles — Music for Hanukkah, a new recording aimed at unveiling the richer meaning of the Festival of Lights, with music that ranges from heartfelt prayers to jazzy and playful holiday favorites, showcasing the creativity and vitality of American Jewish musical traditions.

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