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In the Thread: Stravinsky and Headphones.
Post Subject: HeadphonesPosted by drdna on: 12/7/2008
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I am inclined to think it has more to do with the dynamic impact of sound through space and pressing against your body, instead of just your ears. I have always felt Stravinsky to be a very physical experience.
And I do like the mono recordings, but mostly because I like the older records that were made when there was no stereo yet. It seems the closer the recording was made to the actual source the more dynamic. You have to admit surely a similar preference for a 1A pressing?
To other modern classical composers, I think it varies from composer and piece to piece. Carl Vine for example I have no problem listening to either way. However, Penderecki is dynamic and spacious and sort of demands the stereo instead of headphones.
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