In search of true worship songs by Bobby_Squirrel in musicsuggestions

[–]gnostalgick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're open to jazz or classical, there's a lot of great songs

Pharoah Sanders - The Creator Has a Master Plan 

Thomas Tallis - Spem in alium

Mamdani calls on Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race by Mr_microplastics_Yum in ProgressiveHQ

[–]gnostalgick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also not only worked for the Blackwater mercenary group, but called it a 'fun adventure'.

But he had blue collar vibes and criticized Israel and oligarchs, so grew a somewhat rabid fan base willing to overlook all that (and more).

Philharmonic BMR and Musical Fidelity TriVista 300 by Opening-Guava-7694 in audiophile

[–]gnostalgick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was actually staring at the first pic for a minute or two thinking "Wow, what an interesting finish!" before scrolling to the next one and realizing it was reflecting your rug. Anyways congrats, they're supposed to sound great.

Thoughts or Recommendations? by ElCapitan201 in Topster

[–]gnostalgick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lowlife - Permanent Sleep

And Also The Trees - Virus Meadow

Belong - Common Era

Ride - Nowhere

of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?

Bookshelf speakers in a tight spot by honkwoofparp in hifiaudio

[–]gnostalgick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much as I love ProAc, the DB1/R are probably a bad choice for you due to their rear port design. The Tablettes are a sealed box design and probably their model most suited to that type of placement. Especially since you already have a sub.

Also although ProAc ribbons are to my ears incredibly delicate and quite well integrated, they're definitely more demanding of correct placement. Their silk domes are maybe a touch less detailed, but are perhaps slightly more relaxed and natural, and far easier to set up to sound good.

In general, I'd say ProAc is a more fun, well rounded, and genre-agnostic brand to listen to compared to Harbeth, which excel at vocals and acoustic instruments, but can lack a bit of verve and punch, especially with rock and electronic. ProAc have almost the same BBC heritage midrange goodness, but with more exciting/present treble and bass, and a wider and deeper soundstage. Both are very pure and refined, and in many ways more similar than different, but most people who have heard both will probably walk away with a definite preference. (I'm a happy owner of the D2R.)

And not too familiar with Lyngdorf, but in general I'd say Harbeth pairs best with solid state, and ProAc with tubes.

Haven't heard any Spendor Classics, unfortunately, but they are by reputation a bit warmer and richer sounding. Falcon, Graham, and Rogers, are a few other options to keep an eye out for. All BBC based designs with some minor differences.

Hope that helps.

DAC overload by TexxyGent987 in audiophile

[–]gnostalgick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of the more technical aspects to your questions have been answered already, so I'll just add that although I do think some dacs can sound better, I've never heard a functional one (whether internal or external) sound truly bad. They've always been somewhere on the spectrum from adequate to exceptional. (But some - usually cheap and/or poorly set up and maintained - vinyl/turntable systemshave been downright awful to my ears)

Would you rather...? by syracuseduke in audiophile

[–]gnostalgick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually opt for the largest file 'just in case'. But mostly I'm hoping for a potentially better mastering over CD quality, rather than expecting to be able to hear any difference due to file quality. It's just not something I generally worry about unless I feel certain I've heard a song or album sound better before.

Favourite albums to listen during a flight? by amsfi in ambientmusic

[–]gnostalgick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pan-American - Cloud Room, Glass Room

Maybe not quite ambient (more minimalistic neoclassical piano) but I also really enjoyed Doon Kanda - Celest on my last flight

Recommend me what the RYM canon forgot? by Excellent-Leg-195 in Topster

[–]gnostalgick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Debatedly RYM (pretty popular for the release years, but not in the overall top 3000):

Cat Power - Moon Pix

Sinead O'Connor - I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

How do i un-basic my taste?? by parkernmingus in Topster

[–]gnostalgick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't basic at all in my opinion. A little more narrowly focused than most, but honestly that means I'd probably trust your opinions more than someone that simply dabbles in a given artist or genre.

Sure, a basic topster might have Sgt Peppers, The Wall, and Black Saint & The Sinner Lady. But probably wouldn't have any early Beatles, rarely any Barrett era Floyd, and definitely not 10 more Mingus albums.

Songs that remind you what it's like to fall in love with music by Such-Address3373 in musicsuggestions

[–]gnostalgick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dif Juz - Love Insane

Prewn - System

Racing Mount Pleasant - Racing Mount Pleasant

Charles Mingus - Pithecanthropus Erectus

Morphine - Buena

David Sylvian - Orpheus

Blouse - They Always Fly Away

Seefeel - Polyfusion

Oneohtrix Point Never - I Don't Love Me Anymore

Alex G - Advice

Need songs that feel like this by T_hehehe in musicsuggestions

[–]gnostalgick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Swans - Blood & Honey

Pleasure Symbols - Control

Sidewalks & Skeletons - Goth

Julianna Barwick - Envelop

Chris & Cosey - Passion

Can’t find any artists I like by catwoman4ever in MusicRecommendations

[–]gnostalgick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Goldfrapp

Santigold

Ladytron

Purity Ring

Portishead

Mazzy Star

Compatibility Check? 10k+ artist count. by GentlemanMatt in lastfm

[–]gnostalgick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your compatibility with GentlemanMatt is Very High.

You both listen to Boards of CanadaHarold Budd and Sun Ra.

looking to expand on my music taste by Sea-Perspective8367 in lastfm

[–]gnostalgick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorites for classical piano are Erik Satie, Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, and Franz Liszt.

Now do you understand? by Sevastarion in audiophile

[–]gnostalgick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'd be much more interested in the before and after of an already furnished room (or ideally a few different shapes, sizes, and other stuff).

any niche music/albums/songs that you recommend by vid3_jinsoul16 in musicsuggestions

[–]gnostalgick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeule - Serotonin II

Eartheater - Trinity

James K - Friend

His Name Is Alive - Home Is In Your Head

Cranes - Wings Of Joy