Live in London 68 [Import] [Live]

Track Listings

1. Got To Move

2. I Held My Baby Last Night

3. My Babys Sweet

4. My Babys A Good Un

5. Dont Know Which Way To Go

6. Buzz Me

7. Worried Dream

8. The World Keeps On Turning

9. How Blue Can You Get

10. Bleeding Heart

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Live release featuring the original lineup of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer. Tracks, 'Got To Move', 'I Held My Baby Last Night', 'My Baby's Sweet', 'My Baby's A Good 'Un', 'Don't Know Which Way To Go', 'Buzz Me', 'Worried Dream', 'The World Keeps On Turning', 'How Blue Can you Get' and 'Bleeding Heart'. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

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Colin Davis is arguably the finest Berlioz conductor in the world; both of his recordings of Les Troyens are magnificent and elsewhere he's rarely bettered. His winning streak continues with this live performance with the LSO of Harold in Italy and the ballet music from Troyens. Tabea Zimmermann's solo viola is as grand, brilliantly flavorful, and picturesque as the LSO's playing; and the entire performance--swift and rhythmically propulsive--is simply fantastic. The introspective moments--listen to the way the air positively shimmers at the "canto religioso"--are as effective as the big moments, and the huge finale is truly wild without ever lapsing into anarchy. This is controlled but lusty playing helped by the crisp recording--even the brass, playing with abandon, doesn't drown out the highest strings or piccolo. The Troyens music should probably have been a curtain raiser rather than an encore, but it's handsomely played and a nice, exotic touch. If you'd like, you can throw out your other recordings of Harold--this one is all you need. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

A sweet, flowing account of Harold with lovely lyricism.......2006-11-14

Every word of the Amazon reviewer's rave sounds convincing--he's echoing the general rapture that greeted this live LSO recording in the UK--so I hoped that reality would match the advance hype. In some wys it does. The London Sym. plays with real delicacy and finesse throghout, and Davis's feeling for Berlioz's lyric line is both natural and touching. Also, Tadea Zimmermann is that rare soloist who can keep the viola from sounding stodgy and lachrymose. She's far from sounding lusty, as the Amazon reviewer claims, but is instead sweet and lively, both highly desirable qualities. On those accounts alone, this is a very fine reading of Harold in Italy.

Is it the ne plus ultra? Well, we have two classic recordings from the great William Primrose under Beecham and Koussevitzky, both of which are livelier and more volatile than this one, but of course they are in dated mono. In stereo there's Davis himself in his younger years, along with a vibrant recording under John Eliot Gardiner, both on Philips. For volatility no one beats Bernstein in an almost raucous performance on EMI. I think you could call the new Davis reading pre-eminent only if you prefer its lilting rhythms and flowing contours. If so, then his relative coolness and control in the finale will seem fine. Highly recommended.

Best Harold en Italie courtesy of Davis, etc........2004-04-28

Sir Colin Davis still remains our finest interpreter of Berlioz. His latest release on LSO Live, featuring the talents of not only the London Symphony Orchestra but also violist Tabea Zimmerman, is quite simply the finest recording of Harold en Italie I've heard. This is a grand, lively interpretation replete with Zimmerman's exquisite viola solos and fiery playing from the LSO's woodwinds and horns, especially in the last movement. The only recording I've heard which comes close to this in quality is an old Lorin Maazel Deutsche Grammophon recording with him conducting the Berlin Philharmonic. However, the London Symphony Orchestra's playing is warmer and more vibrant than their peers in Berlin. Without question this latest recording should be regarded as the definitive version of Berlioz's Harold en Italie.

Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 1-4; Double Concerto; Serenade No. 2

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Splendid Brahms Symphony Cycle from Haitink, London Symphony Orchestra

Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 1-4; Double Concerto; Serenade No. 2

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Release Date: 2005-10-11

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Splendid Brahms Symphony Cycle from Haitink, London Symphony Orchestra.......2006-05-12

The London Symphony Orchestra's LSO Live label finally offers as a box set acclaimed conductor Bernard Haitink's latest - and third - Brahms symphony cycle (The other two - which are still available - were recorded by Philips with Haitink conducting the Royal Concertgebouw and Boston Symphony orchestras in the 1970s and early 1990s.). Those interested in a fine Brahms symphony cycle by one of our greatest conductors will not be disappointed with this box set, which compiles the individual LSO Live CDs released over the past few years (These were recorded at live concert performances of Haitink conducting the London Symphony Orchestra primarily back in 2003 and 2004.).

Highlights include Haitink's spellbinding interpretations of the four Brahms symphonies and a brilliant performance by concertmaster Gordan Nikolitch and principal cellist Timothy Hugh of the Brahms Double Concerto. The London Symphony Orchestra's performances are absolutely impeccable, rivalling those from preeminent Dutch, German and Austrian orchestras.

Haitink offers a compelling interpretation of Brahms' 1st Symphony with the London Symphony Orchestra in excellent form, which ranks as among the best performed and recorded I have heard. His latest interpretation is one which seems a bit less restrained than his earlier versions, but still replete with strict adherence to Brahms' tempi. His latest interpretation is, in some respects, more exciting than his earlier Philips recordings, emphasizing the rich sonorities and complex architecture of Brahms' score.

Without question Haitink's LSO Live recording is the best live recording of the Brahms 2nd Symphony I have heard, easily eclipsing Kurt Masur's acclaimed account with the New York Philharmonic recorded nearly a decade ago by Teldec. It is also Haitink's finest recording of this work, which he has recorded previously with both the Royal Concertgebouw and Boston Symphony orchestras. Haitink does a wonderful job emphasizing the textural richness of Brahms' score, while keeping the orchestra playing well at a very brisk tempo. However, the real treasure on this recording is the excellent performance of the Double Concerto by the London Symphony's Concertmaster and Principal Cellist which opens this CD. Theirs is a vibrant, rhapsodic performance which compares quite well - indeed I think may be better - than the recent Deutsche Grammophon recording featuring violinist Gil Shaham with Claudio Abbado conducting the Berlin Philharmonic. Once again the orchestra plays with much intensity and warmth, led ably by Haitink.

Bernard Haitink's LSO Live CD of the Brahms Serenade Number 2 and the 3rd Symphony, is recorded from concerts he conducted in 2002 (serenade) and 2003 (symphony). Brahms' Serenade Number 2 could be regarded as an early precursor to his symphonies, since it is a five-movement work. Haitink leads the London Symphony Orchestra in yet another excellent performance, noted for warm, rhapsodic playing from the string section. However, the best performance on this CD is that of Brahms' Third Symphony. This piece itself is a bit unusual for a 19th Century symphony, in the form of Allegro Andante Poco Allegretto Allegro. In its overall tone, the work itself is a bit "darker" than the Second Symphony, which many have regarded as Brahms' "Pastoral" symphony. Haitink excels in emphasizing the more melancholy aspects of the work, leading the London Symphony Orchestra in the best-conducted and recorded version of this symphony that I've heard so far, with the possible exception of Harnoncourt's Teldec recording with him conducting the Berlin Philharmonic. Haitink's latest recording seems a bit darker than Masur's New York Philharmonic Orchestra recording from Teldec, and perhaps, Harnoncourt's as well.

Haitink has conducted the London Symphony in an unusually warm, vibrant performance of the Brahms 4th Symphony, which is replete with excellent solo performances from the french horns, woodwinds and strings. I was especially pleased with Haitink's dignified, but still brooding, interpretation of the 4th movement, which comes across as a musical interlude between darkness and light. I personally regard this recording of the Brahms 4th symphony as the best currently available, in a crowded pack that includes distinguished recordings from the likes of Claudio Abbado, Herbert Blomstedt, Carlos Kleiber, Kurt Masur, and Kurt Sanderling.

Fans of Haitink's critically acclaimed 1970s Brahms symphony cycle may miss the ambient warmth of the Concertgebouw's main concert hall in this Brahms symphony cycle, but I will contend that these new recordings sound more vivid than the earlier Philips recordings. LSO Live is currently releasing Haitink's second Beethoven symphony cycle from live performances he conducted last year; I am eagerly awaiting these, suspecting that they will be regarded as among the finest Beethoven symphony recordings issued in the last few years. Later this year he will be visiting New York City, leading the London Symphony Orchestra in a Beethoven symphony cycle at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. Not only do I look forward to this visit, but also to Haitink's future performances at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium as Principal Conductor of the venerable Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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not worth purchasing

Live in London 68
Fleetwood Mac
Manufacturer: Prism Platinum
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ASIN: B00005BAET
Release Date: 2001-04-11

Tracks:

Got To Move
I Held My Baby Last Night
My Babys Sweet
My Babys A Good Un
Dont Know Which Way To Go
Buzz Me
Worried Dream
The World Keeps On Turning
How Blue Can You Get
Bleeding Heart

Album Description

Live release featuring the original lineup of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer. Tracks, 'Got To Move', 'I Held My Baby Last Night', 'My Baby's Sweet', 'My Baby's A Good 'Un', 'Don't Know Which Way To Go', 'Buzz Me', 'Worried Dream', 'The World Keeps On Turning', 'How Blue Can you Get' and 'Bleeding Heart'. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

not worth purchasing.......2004-01-16

i am a big fan of the peter green era mac. the souind quality of this cd is terrible. its to bad because the selections on this cd are terrific songs. stick with shine69 ,boston blues or boston tea party cds for excellent live mac of this period.

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Haitink can be great at Brahms, but not here
Not As Good As I Expect
disappointed in my favorite maestro
The Beauty Of Brahms
A compelling Brahms 1st Symphony from Haitink, LSO

Brahms: Symphony No. 1

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ASIN: B0001W8E0U
Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro
Andante Sostenuto
Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso
Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo Ma Con Brio
Tragic Overture

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Haitink can be great at Brahms, but not here.......2006-11-26

NOTE: Please ignore a disproportionate number of negative reviews here. They are from an anonymous Internet stalker.

With the lasting memory of Haitink's first Brahms cycle in my head--it's with the Concertgebouw on Philips--I know he can be a great Brahms conductor. Over the years, however, he's become slower, less emphatic, more reflective. Brahms fits that model, too, but you have to be in the mood for 'autumnal' interpretations, as critics like to call them. This Brahms First is extremely well recorded, and the LSO plays with real commitment--the vibrancy in the string playing is very convincing.

On the other hand, the musicians aren't really being stretched. We get more inner drama than from Sawallish, Jochum, Muti, Eschenbach, and Chailly. Since those cycles are admired by ohters, I must give Haitink four stars for climbing to a higher standard but after a great beginning, he lets the second motto in the first movement slide into dulness, and the Scherzo feels too ordinary. It's like that throughout, wonderful moments followed by unconvincing lapses; that's true of Celibidache, too. Losing the inner tension of a Brahms symphony is never good, but even though Haitink doesn't soar to the heights he set for himself in his first cycle, this is the best of his third one.

Not As Good As I Expect.......2004-07-07

Compared to Haitink's newest Brahms No.1(2002.9 Live ,Skd)
Lebal:Querstand ,Cat No: VKJK0414 ,
this CD ,Haitink with LSO ,is no good ,although it is more exciting.Everyone who likes Haitink should tries the new "Querstand" live recording! So noble and with excellent recording quality ( Among the best live recording I have ever heard ) beautiful sound!!

disappointed in my favorite maestro.......2004-07-01

I hate to have to say that this performance is disappointing. I have been one of Haitink's biggest admirers since the 70s, and especially love his Brahms orchestral works with the Concertgebouw. The LSO Symphony #2 was good if not thrilling. But I have to disagree with the other two reviewers: I find this performance uninspired, and the LSO's sound unsuited to Brahms. Worse yet, the Tragic Overture is fatally dull. The tempo is too slow and thus instead of a cohesive argument, I hear all the separate parts. Things may improve with the coming releases of Symphonies 3 and 4. As it stands now, Haitink's Concertgebouw recording and Ormandy's from Philadelphia, both budget-priced, are much better bets than this ordinary reading.

The Beauty Of Brahms.......2004-05-22

This recording of the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Bernard Haitink is exceptionally good. You can never go wrong with the London Symphony Orchestra and certainly not with this program- Brahms' first symphony and his Tragic Overture. This is a great recording, even if it's live and worth getting. Bernard Haitink is a great conductor, beautifully capturing the essence of Brahm's music. In his first symphony, Brahms was hailed as the successor to Beethoven, so much that his first symphony was dubbed Beethoven's 10th. The classical restraint and balance of his harmony, with the new Romantic dramatics, made him the 19th Century new Beethoven. Like Beethoven, Brahms was a master of theme and variations. His symphonies harked back to the classical symphony. It's extremely beautiful to hear, his first, especially the final movement. After a long cadenza for clarinet, the orchestra plays a melody that people instantly recalled the Ode To Joy of Beethoven's 9th. "Any idiot can see that" was Brahms comment. The Tragic Overture is like its title tragic and dramatic as was the Romantic style. The one movement, sonata form overture is orchestral magic. This is a great cd if you're a fan of the music of Johannes Brahms. Look also for his 4th Symphony and Tragic Overture as well as his famous Lullaby. He wrote many great works.

A compelling Brahms 1st Symphony from Haitink, LSO.......2004-04-27

This fine recording, among the latest in the LSO Live series, marks the beginning of a Brahms Symphony cycle with Bernard Haitink conducting the London Symphony Orchestra. With regards to ambience and warmth, I have a slight preference for his 1990's Boston Symphony Orchestra recording, which sadly Philips has deleted from its catalogue. And yet, Haitink still offers a compelling interpretation of Brahms' 1st Symphony with the London Symphony Orchestra in excellent form, which ranks as among the best performed and recorded I have heard. His latest interpretation is one which seems a bit less restrained than his earlier versions, but still replete with strict adherence to Brahms' tempi. His latest interpretation is, in some respects, more exciting than his earlier Philips recordings, emphasizing the rich sonorities and complex architecture of Brahms' score. This CD closes with Brahms' Tragic Overture, which was performed during the same concerts as the 2nd Symphony. Fans of Bernard Haitink and the London Symphony Orchestra will not be disappointed.

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Fleetwood Mac - 'Live In London 1968'

Live in London '68

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Fleetwood Mac - 'Live In London 1968'.......2005-05-15

Very early archive live concert recording of Fleetwood Mac. Recorded in April, 1968. Sound is good, I thought. Best track is "My Baby's A Good 'Un" as I was also impressed with "Got To Move", "Buzz Me" and their early working of "The World Keeps Turning". Line-up: Peter Green-guitar&vocals, John McVie-bass&vocals, Jeremy Spencer-lead guitar&vocals and none other than Mick Fleetwood on drums. Overall just good album rock. Check it out.

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1. Got To Move
2. I Held My Baby Last Night
3. My Babys Sweet
4. My Babys A Good Un
5. Dont Know Which Way To Go
6. Buzz Me
7. Worried Dream
8. The World Keeps On Turning
9. How Blue Can You Get
10. Bleeding Heart