For those who desire bass try Max Richter - Shadow Journal

[Peter McDermott]

Not sure what to make of Max Richter in general but I've been playing some of his recordings on Spotify and last night was listening to The Blue Notebooks when the track Shadow Journal came on.

Starts with some spoken words and high-pitched strings and then after a bit the bass comes in.

If you like bass give it a go, it goes low.

 

[Peter McDermott]

Bass boost

 

[Tony L]

It’s a really good album IMO. Some beautiful string arrangements mixed in with the electronica and general ambience. Some pretty immense bass at times too!

PS I see it has been reissued and extended to 2xCDs with remixes etc (Amazon), I’ve got the original single disc issue.

 

[Peter McDermott]

Agreed. My son was scratching his head as to why he'd decided to go so low.

Don't know if my room or speakers could cope.

 

[Yank]

Is that his real name? 'Cause it fits perfectly.

 

[kjb]

Thanks for the reminder - I've had this CD since it came out but haven't played it for ages. I really like Richter's music ( Three Worlds is my favourite) but do sometimes find its like someones made a classical playlist featuring only adagios. That said, all that melancholy is just perfect for these autumnal days.

If you like deep bass have you heard James Blake's version of Limit to Your Love off his debut record? It even gets deep bass from bass shy speakers. Id love to hear it on some 15" cones at some point.

 

[paulfromcamden]

I've paid scant attention to Max's music but this is lovely and as @kjb says, perfect for a bright autumnal morning. Thanks - will investigate more...

 

[guey]

There's an excellent programme on BBC iPlayer about the making/performing of his Sleep piece. In it he discusses using low frequencies as part of it.
Linky

 

[Peter McDermott]

Thanks for the reminder - I've had this CD since it came out but haven't played it for ages. I really like Richter's music ( Three Worlds is my favourite) but do sometimes find its like someones made a classical playlist featuring only adagios. That said, all that melancholy is just perfect for these autumnal days.

If you like deep bass have you heard James Blake's version of Limit to Your Love off his debut record? It even gets deep bass from bass shy speakers. Id love to hear it on some 15" cones at some point.

Yes, I've got that James Blake record and agree totally.

 

[Space is the Place]

I suppose you could say there are connections between him and Philip Glass and Yann Teirson.

I thought when i first heard of him thought he was a German or Scandinavian composer (bit like Jóhann Jóhannsson), i didn't realise until i saw a tube video of him that he from the UK and relatively young.

I think the last album i have of Richters is Sleep the CD version, a remarkable album.

If you like Max Richter another artist you might be interested in is Vladimir Martynov (a peer of Arvo Part) the track Der Abschied starts of desolate and repetitive, a hard journey, then turns into something repetitive...romantic, exquisite and moving.

 

[Frizzy]

Name pops up often, must investigate, it all about tunes in end.

 

[hifinutt]

Massive fan of max richter .some of his stuff is superb . Bought 2 more CD this week . Never look away and hostiles. My favourite is testament of youth and waltz with Bashir

 

[vince rocker]

I would like the second track on The Blue Notebooks, "On the Nature of Daylight", played at my funeral. It will make a break from the Grateful Dead .
We saw Max Richter at the RNCM a few years ago playing The Blue Notebooks and parts of Sleep. I was a bit sceptical before the show but the music really gained from the live performance - the soprano on Sleep (I think the track is called Path 5) was incredible.

 

[Peter McDermott]

Yes @vince rocker I too started off as a bit of a sceptic but since putting this thread out I've been playing his stuff as I work and have really enjoyed it

 

[Weekender]

If you like deep bass have you heard James Blake's version of Limit to Your Love off his debut record? It even gets deep bass from bass shy speakers. Id love to hear it on some 15" cones at some point.

I have this one-sided 10": https://www.discogs.com/release/2566056-James-Blake-Limit-To-Your-Love
A good one to demo to the uninitiated.

 

[James Evans]

On Radio 3 last night

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0011502

 

[Seanm]

First time I've heard this, it's very nice. Reminded me of nineties outfit Rachel's.

 

[Rk19]

Really like his realisation of Vivaldi's Four Seasons too.

 

[Colin L]

I suppose you could say there are connections between him and Philip Glass and Yann Teirson.

I thought when i first heard of him thought he was a German or Scandinavian composer (bit like Jóhann Jóhannsson), i didn't realise until i saw a tube video of him that he from the UK and relatively young.

I think the last album i have of Richters is Sleep the CD version, a remarkable album.

If you like Max Richter another artist you might be interested in is Vladimir Martynov (a peer of Arvo Part) the track Der Abschied starts of desolate and repetitive, a hard journey, then turns into something repetitive...romantic, exquisite and moving.

This is a splendid album...a mixed program of Part and Martynov. Kremer is always very sound on his Part.

This is the only recording (I'm aware of) of Martynov's "Come In" which is a lovely piece.

 

[badlyread]

I would like the second track on The Blue Notebooks, "On the Nature of Daylight", played at my funeral.

“This Bitter Earth” on the Shutter Island OST will blow you away then. Have a listen.