US SQ LP
US Q8
US Q8 back
Introspection (I) - Thijs Van Leer SQ US
If you love his work in Focus, you'll likely love this. It isn't rock, however, it is CLASSICAL! I have a US SQ LP, a US Q8 and a UK CD of this. The US SQ and Q8 have different cover art. The Euro SQ has the same artwork as the US Q8. If you like this, there is Introspection II and III. You need to hunt for the SQ markings on those, which have no Q8 equivalents.
Puccini: La Boheme - Caballe, Domingo, Milnes, Solti/London Philharmonic 2 CD-4 I'm a big Solti fan. I had season subscriptions to the CSO when he was conductor. Also attended his gala celebration w/Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa, etc.
Intensity - John Klemmer QS A most passionate sax player! From suburban Morton Grove, IL. He also played on the Don Ellis Orchestra's wonderful Autumn album, some of which was featured on a PBS live concert from Tanglewood.
#1's - Elvis (RIP) DVD-A Variable mixes, many up-mixes. HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE OOP. Despite the sticker, it plays on the stereo in my convertible, although it plays DTS-CD's and DVD-V's, too. :sun
Tears of Joy - Don Ellis Orchestra (RIP) 2 SQ (not released on Q8). Not your Dad's orchestra, this one has electrified instruments and time signatures like 7/8 and 16/32. Try dancing to it!?! ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. Is a large orchestra in Quad a great mix? What do you think?? I've owned this on 2 2ch LP and 2 CD. The 2 LP SQ is THE ONE to own! Sadly, I never saw this orchestra or Don Ellis live in the day, although they may be my favorite jazz act. And I'm a large jazz fan. I had tickets for a Don Ellis combo date in Chicago, but it was cancelled, due to Don's heart attack.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Ellis If you like this guy, be sure to pick up the 2009 DVD-V documentary Electric Heart.
Beethoven: Symphonies 4 & 5 - Barenboim/Berliner Staatskapelle DVD-A I've owned these works on many individual CD's. I've also owned them as an LP box and CD box of the '70's recordings by Von Karajan/Berlin Philharmonic, and DDD 80's CD box by Von Karajan/Berlin. I might still prefer the 60's and 70's VK/Berlin, these are damn good and wonderful fidelity. Yes, all 9 symphonies are available as DVD-A 5.1 by Barenboim/Berliner Staatskapelle. I also had season subscriptions to the CSO when Barenboim was conductor.
Partch: World of Harry Partch (RIP) SQ Not for everyone, but one of my favorite Quads. Modern classical music, Harry even invented the instruments. To my knowledge, this album has never been officially released on CD. THIS ISN'T A GREATEST HITS ALBUM, nor are the instruments electronic. I strongly recommend this record and the 2ch 2 LP Delusion of the Fury, originally on Columbia, as well on 2ch (no Quad, sorry) Innova CD, both of which I own.