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Earlier today: Mozart by Andrè Schuen (2025) https://album.link/zc3gjd890sm4w Example: Released today - I usually don't go in for much choral/opera recordings other than full operas. But I thought I would give this a try and was very happy I did. Mostly selections of Figaro and Don Giovanni, along with a few others. The performance is good, and the recording is impeccable. When the hour was over, I wanted more, good testament to the album.

The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume 2 by Barbra Streisand (2025) https://album.link/vjjdhqmm20qzk Example: So I thought I would give the new Barbara drop a listen. Mainly because the Album cover photo scared me a little bit (creepy no?). I am not mad at it, but there isn't anything really there as well. A series of 'nice' tunes and 'nice' production. Along with creepy love songs with Sam Smith and the like. What I didn't expect was the Credits --- This for ONE song! And the entire album is like this. Crazy: One Heart, One Voice -- Barbra Streisand/Walter Afanasieff Charlie Midnight, Composer, Lyricist Peter Asher, Producer Bruce Dukov, Concert Master Jay Landers, Composer, Lyricist, Executive Producer Steve Orchard, Recording Engineer Everton Nelson, Orchestra WALTER AFANASIEFF, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, AssociatedPerformer Simon Rhodes, Recording Engineer Jochem Van Der Saag, Mastering Engineer, Programmer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer William Ross, Conductor, AssociatedPerformer Erik Lutkins, Recording Engineer Gina Zimmitti, Contractor Brian Garten, Recording Engineer Wesley Seidman, Recording Engineer Mariah Carey, Vocal, with Steve Genewick, Recording Engineer Shawn Murphy, Recording Engineer Michael Aarvold, Recording Engineer Ivy Skoff, Contractor, Coordinator Nathaniel Kunkel, Recording Engineer Barbra Streisand, Executive Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal Ariana Grande, Vocal, with Andrew Synowiec, Electric Guitar Adrian Bradford, Recording Engineer Erik Swanson, Engineer Whitney Martin, Contractor Daniel Cullen, Engineer Paul Blakemore, Mastering Engineer George Oulton, Recording Engineer Dmytro Gordon, Engineer Greg Foeller, Engineer Lou Carrao, Recording Engineer Alisse Laymac, Engineer Colby Donaldson, Engineer Dylan Waterhouse, Engineer Josh Kay, Engineer Mirza Sheriff, Engineer Nick Hodges, Engineer Marta DiNozzi, Engineer Kristina Fisk, Engineer Nolan Bacardi, Engineer Barbra Streisand with Mariah Carey & Ariana Grande, AssociatedPerformer (P) 2025 Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment

Balanced meal??

Piazzolla, A.: Suite Punta Del Este / Bragato, J.: Graciela Y Buenos Aires / Arizaga, R.: Passacaglia by Camerata Bariloche (1994) https://album.link/8gdjrv5h0tsx7 Example: This was a staple in my high end listening for a long time. I just happen to think about it the other day. It took a little bit to find it on Qubuz, happy I did. I do miss Dorian Recordings, they were a reliable brand back in the day. Edit: forgot to add that it is good on a warm day.

^^ thanks for the reminder. I have been waiting to watch the full 2025 Le Mans, but there have only been highlights. Until now... I have not carved out the time to marathon this yet, but at least I know it is there. :}

RIP Walter Scott - Singer from The Whispers. 81yo

My priorities and listening queue are out of whack... Finally Arcadia by Alison Krauss and Union Station (2025) https://album.link/mx9hftt6ktmgp Example: Full of audio treats. {and yes this was triggered by the Rick interview that just dropped}

Relevant to some in this forum... cool

Vernon Reid ripping as always...

Words Fall Short by Joshua Redman (2025) https://album.link/jhxqg6xc93kz7 Example: Second Blue Note release, instrumental with the exception Gabrielle returns for the final track. This is going on the high rotation playlist. Playing with full confidence on this set, and they are playing tight together. Worthy Blue Note release, and the sonics match.

Yesterday's listen's - and this morning. Tiny Things by Tiny Habits (2023) https://album.link/zhq9tcbphnd6p Example: More of an EP at just under 19 minutes. A good listen, they play a strong harmony game, and they play it well. It was not quite what I expected from the album cover, but rewarding on multiple listenings. and More Alfred... Schubert: Piano Quintet - "Trout" by Cleveland Quartet (1978) There are a few more in my queue, but you get the idea...

This works too: ======================= CONCLUSION ======================= Ultimately, the question comes down to regime change in Iran [the USA]. Short of that, Iran [Trump] will renew its [his] quest for nuclear weapons [against citizens] -- though it will take years and still won't work. Achieving regime change in Iran [the USA] is a tall order, however. Frankly, it is beyond reach in military terms.

Where It All Begins by The Allman Brothers Band (1994) https://album.link/mdpnmkzjtgzb7 Example: I am not sure I knew this existed, much less that it was really good. A great set of guitar forward tunes.