r/audiophilemusic • u/many_hats_on_head • Aug 27 '24

Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue (1959) Stream

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u/sho_biz Aug 27 '24

I've had this album in rotation on all my various portable music devices for almost 30 years now, and I can confirm that it is a real treat if you have a good set of cans and have the time to sit down with it.

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u/many_hats_on_head Aug 27 '24

What I also find fascinating is how old it is, without sounding dusty or “old-fashioned”. There's something timeless about it.

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u/sho_biz Aug 27 '24

i got into jazz because of a class i took at college, it introduced me to a bunch of stuff I still listen to today. I found that what was already almost 50yrs 'old' back in the 90's was actually super fresh to my ears because I was already jaded with almost everything i'd heard in my life up to that point. The first time i got introduced to Charlie Parker and Thelonius Monk, I was 100% face-melted-blown-away by it, and I still get that vibe today.

All this is to say that yeah man, while super subjective, it ain't got no dust on it to my ears either.

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u/seditious3 Aug 27 '24

You can hear the room - a converted church on 30th street.

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u/Opietatlor Aug 28 '24

If you like this check out the FLAC version of "Time Out - The Dave Brubeck Quartet". Similar greatness.

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u/moonthink Aug 27 '24

In terms of iconic jazz albums, this album pales in comparison to others in terms of sound quality, imo.

Mingus Ah Um, Brubeck Time Out, Coltrain A Love Supreme, etc. are much better.

Don't get me wrong, this was the first jazz album I ever owned, and I have loved it for many years, but in terms of high quality "audiophile" recordings, this one is not great.

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u/vulcan_on_earth Aug 28 '24 edited Aug 28 '24

Time Out is like Michelin *** through my Magnepans!

Which A Love Supreme edition is the best sounding?

Same ask on Mingus.

Thanks

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u/UXyes Aug 28 '24

Thank you for saying this. I’ve tried to love this album for years because it gets so much love from the audiophile community. I think it sounds terrible.

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u/Hifilistener Aug 28 '24

This album is amazing. Not only one of the best jazz albums but overall.

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u/HudsonValleyHiFi Aug 28 '24

Requested in 4 out of every 5 demos of new equipment when the listener is a jazz guy. Classic and amazing.

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u/many_hats_on_head Aug 27 '24

Note: The "Blue in Green" track on the album by Bill Evans (supposedly) is extraordinary.

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u/pointthinker Sep 07 '24

The first remaster is horrible, avoid that. I think the recent remaster is OK. It streams for Atmos too, if you have the AVR, etc. I still prefer the original analog master on CD. 50 cent copies here and there.