Analogue lovers unite

[julianphotoart]

As many RFFers, me included, are luddite lovers of analogue, this Guardian article about the ultimate lover of analogue recording might be of interest: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2013/may/25/pete-hutchison-interview-new-vinyl-recording?commentpage=1

 

[Ranchu]

"Across a gap of more than half a century, Johanna Martzy's violin begins to play. It's not only the music that's extraordinary: the sound is warm, textured, gorgeously nuanced. We sit in silence for a few moments, marvelling at the clarity. Save for a few little crackles here and there, it's perfect."

 

[Faintandfuzzy]

All my serious listening is still via LP.

 

[benlees]

LP's? I listen to wax cylinders!:angel:

 

[Spanik]

While I still love film, I have no reason to use analog sound recordings. All the live recordings I do is directly into the pc and the music I listen to is cd since years. I have everything needed to listen to LP's including the stylusses for 78rpm but the only times those get used is to transfer it to digital.

 

[Snowbuzz]

Vinyl takes a lot of money to get it to sound better than current digital playback, but when you get it there it is a wonderful treat.

 

[sgtnikolaix]

"It's about a whole philosophy: it's the aesthetic, it's the sound, it's everything."

I think that quote of his sums up the whole passage 🙂

 

[kiss-o-matic]

If current artists I like go to the hassle of putting something out on vinyl, and I'm going to purchase it, I buy the vinyl. Most recent acquisitions would include Brian Eno's LUX (awesome!) and Boards of Canada's upcoming release in just 2 short weeks.

The downside is all my download-only friends here it way before me.

 

[noisycheese]

It’s not just about vinyl, it’s about a whole philosophy

I thought he was talking about film based photography! 😛