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I've come across a number of classical recordings (particularly solo instrument recordings, such as the cello) that just can't be listened to in the car because the ambient noise drowns out the subtleties of the music. Boosting the volume doesn't help; it just all turns to distortion.
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I've come across a number of classical recordings (particularly solo instrument recordings, such as the cello) that just can't be listened to in the car because the ambient noise drowns out the subtleties of the music. Boosting the volume doesn't help; it just all turns to distortion.
Yes, those nuances will obviously be lost in a noisy car. There is not a single Mahler Symphony or recording of Daphnis et Chloe that can be listened to in a noisy car. That is simply not music suited for "car listening". I do a lot of music listening in my car, and some music requires too much attention and has a too high dynamic range or as so many subtleties that it is unfit for car listening. Any attempt to alter the music for car listening destroys it. (Unless maybe you drive a Bentley, they are very quiet.)
But it's silly to listen to music with a huge dynamic range and then complain that it has a huge dynamic range. There is lots of other music better suited for car listening.
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Apr 5, 2021 - 6:56 AM
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OnyaBirri
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There is not a single Mahler Symphony or recording of Daphnis et Chloe that can be listened to in a noisy car. That is simply not music suited for "car listening".
Strictly speaking, no music is truly suited for "car listening," as I can't drink while I drive. Symphonic music is, above all else, cocktail music, and I prefer to pair "Daphnis et Chloe" with a classic rum cocktail, such as a rum barrel or jet pilot.
Having said that, I have the CD of "Daphnis et Chloe" on RCA Living Stereo by Munch and the BSO, which I highly compressed specifically for long car trips or background music while cleaning. It works very well in those contexts.
Incidentally, Bob DiMucci will be interested to learn that the CD in question uses the cover art from the later stereo recording, but includes the previously unreleased stereo recording of the original mono album. So there is at least one record label precedent for mixing and matching recordings and cover art.
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Before I forget, thank you for the compliment back a ways in this thread.! I tend to accept criticism and divert praise. But thank you! Now back to the topic...
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This is the recording that I first owned. (Complete version, I should say; I also had the charming, but severely edited, Fantasia/Stokowski record.)
How do you Rite-heads here (who are familiar with this Mehta recording) compare it to other versions?
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How do you Rite-heads here (who are familiar with this Mehta recording) compare it to other versions?
How can you get excited about "The Rite of Spring" with cover art like that?!?
Yes, the cover isn't going to do it here.
In the "custom cover" threads are many fine alternative artworks for soundtrack albums. This cover is a pledge for an analog thread for classical music covers. 
(I can't comment on the performance, because I have not heard it.)
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