EP 021 Music: 5 best music tracks/albums, 2 HiFi professionals and 1 opinion party.
Two HiFi professionals with polar opposite tastes in music hold an opinion party on what constitutes good music.
Music is deeply personal, but some albums stand the test of time, not just because of their popularity but due to their impact on music history, songwriting brilliance, and production quality. Andrew Hutchison and David Corazza discuss albums and tracks everyone needs to hear.
Each of these albums represents a milestone in musical artistry, whether through groundbreaking production techniques, legendary musicianship, or sheer emotional resonance. They are more than just records—they are cultural touchstones that continue to inspire generations of listeners.
LISTEN HERE - NOT AN AUDIOPHILE TIDAL PLAYLIST
Whether you’re an audiophile looking for tracks to challenge your sound system, an enthusiast searching for sonic excellence or you want to experience a “happy to be alive” moment, these albums are worth your time.
QUOTE
“Terribly uncommercial, sonically, texturally and compositionally it’s really interesting stuff. You may not like it but you can’t call it boring…” – 1980 My LIfe in the Bush of Ghosts. - David Corazza
Thanks to these fine Global HiFi Brands for their Support.
PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Andrew Hutchison - Host
Kiat Low
DAVID'S LIST OF TOP 5 OR 6 OR 7 TRACKS
Dimitri Schostakovich - Symphony No. 5
Nicolay Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade Orchestral Suite; Mercury Living Presence
Sheffield Labs - Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet
Brian Eno & David Byrne - 1980 My Life In The Bush of Ghosts
Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker - I've Got the Music in Me.
Keith Jarrett - The Sun Bear Concerts Particularly Tokyo Encore
ANDREW'S LIST OF TOP 5 OR 6 OR 7 TRACKS
Ricky Lee Jones - Ricky Lee Jones
Tears for Fears - Seeds of Love
Supertramp - Crime of the Century
Fleetwood Mac - Fleetwood Mac
Steely Dan - AJA
MUSIC TO MAKE YOUR SYSTEM SOUND GREAT
Nick Cave
Michael Jackson
Julie London
Kraftwerk
Yosi
Talking Heads
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours; Tusk: The Dance
Billy Joel
Steely Dan - Two against Nature
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of The Moon
Tears for Fears - Tipping Point
Dire Straits - Dire Straits
Diana Krall
Malia
ACDC
Taylor Swift
Rolling Stones
MUSIC TO TEST YOUR SYSTEM
Mick Karn - (Japan) - Tribal Dawn
Phillip Glass - Koyaanisqatsi
Yello - The Race
MUSIC FOR LOUDSPEAKER DESIGN
Rickie Lee Jones
Meav - The One You Love
Boris Blank
BEST AUSTRALIAN MUSIC
The Reels - The Reels
Pookie - FLick
Safia
Cold Chisel - East
Hunters and Collectors
BRANDS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Dellichord
Porsche
Jaguar
Mercedes Estate
Ford Falcon
Naim
Acoustic Energy AU1
Jeff Rowland Monoblock
Fairlight Synthesizer Series 2X
Dellichord Stereotech
Sheffield Labs - Recording label
Tidal
THIS EPISODE
Andrew Hutchison - Host
David Corazza - Co-Host
Sharron Hayden - Editing Copywriting
