Need demo track suggestions for CAF

[Dave R]

Hey all,

As you may know, I'm providing the system for our room at CAF.  While I have all my old standby tracks for demoing the system, I'd like to add some new blood to the collection instead of playing just playing the same old tracks.  What do you use to evaluate or show off your system?  Please share your vast knowledge of great tracks.

[sailor]

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[Dave R]

Thanks Paul, that's very useful. So of the 19 Buddy Guy albums I have every track is worth of being a demo track? That's phenomenal!

[sailor]

Just to let you know that you are not the only one that visits this board.

[Chris]

One track I've been using lately is from The O-Zone Percussion Group – La Bamba Track 10 - Jazz Variants. This is an amazing percussion instrumental that tests both ends of the audio spectrum.

I also like:

The L.A. Four* – Going Home Track 4 Things Ain't What They Used To Be. Great Direct to Disc Jazz recording. Originally a Direct to Disc recording but John Gatski found a digital version that is very good as well.

Vanessa Fernandez - Use Me
Willy Porter - Willy Porter [SACD]
Aoife O'Donovan & Donovan Woods - IOWA (single) (very low 40 or 50 hz bass at very end of track that most speakers ignore)
Victor Krauss - II (Alison Krauss bass playing brother. Fantastic album with apperances by Lyle Lovett & Shawn Colvin who does a great version of Shine on You Crazy Diamond)
Abdullah Ibrahim - Ekapa Lodumo NDR Big Band.
Hans Zimmer - Dune Soundtrack (first cut has killer drums)
Senking - Dazed (EP Track 2 Closing Eyes) Another low freq workout with bass hovering around 40 hz
London Grammar - If you Wait (Track Hey Now has great atmosphere and again 40hz 50hz bass)

and finally

Concerto For Jazz Drummer & Symphony Orchestra/Carmen Suite (The Carmen Ballet) with Louie Bellson (BIS recording Drum sounds are incredible and its just a 16/44 recording.

[Dave R]

Thanks Chris, I'm getting ready to listen to what I have from your list now. You listed a few I don't have. The O-Zone Percussion Group track has been on my list for years, but I haven't listened to it in several years so time to reacquaint.

[speakertom]

Dave:



Here are a few test tracks I have used for testing. Most are well recorded, have wide dynamic range, good space, and detail.



Tom



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