From vinyl records to film cameras, analogue technology is having its moment once more — but what is making consumers choose these more “difficult technologies” when simpler and more convenient methods exist?
Whether we are seeking a slower pace, finding comfort in the process or are looking for inspiration in the “happy accidents” that restrictive analogue technology presents, the analogue revival is driven by people who know that the path to great art is rarely ever convenient — and that’s part of its beauty. Here’s more from @TheConversationUS
#NowPlaying live art-rock/prog albums from the early (more interesting half of the) 1980s. That incarnation of King Crimson was so tight. They make some other bands sound like they're trying to run through a muddy field in wellies. Great live album, very energetic.
Those art-rock-proggers were so incestuous. Of the albums above, Tony Levin was in Peter Gabriel's band & King Crimson with Bill Bruford, who was in King Crimson, Anderson-Bruford-Wakeman-Howe (with Levin), and Genesis. Gabriel was in Genesis and his producer was Robert Fripp of King Crimson. Adrian Belew was in King Crimson and Talking Heads.
The remix album to last years record store day only record I kept Black Light. The Original goes for stupid money on Discogs but glad I got this amazing looking Splatter.
Never had one that opened like this. Deluxe edition of the album that is opened upwards. It's funny that it's almost Boxset like but In a normal sleeve. 2 12" and 1 7" which as I found out only after listening at 33rpm to one track is actually 45rpm
Good additional soundtrack from the Warner Brothers artists. There's 2 soundtracks and the first one I have is from Universal and it's artists. Lovely looking vinyl.
Song of the Day: “Many Rivers to Cross”
Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come
“Many rivers to cross/ And it's only my will that keeps me alive / I've been licked, washed up for years / And I merely survive because of my pride” #vinyl#nowplaying
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@hamsterhuey@vinylrecords it’s such a great one to put on - the fade in of Natural Mystic just perfect after the needle drop. Also loving that the sides aren’t labelled “Side” but “Part 1”, “Part 2”. I’m partial to Part 1.
@skullvalanche 🤣 it's my favorite Beach Boys album. Figured I'd never find a copy in the wild this nice. Almost end of record buying by mail season here in AZ. Getting too hot so I gotta grab up what I can haha. Blows my mind it's almost 60 years old. Damn
#NowListening Jacques Brel #vinyl@vinylrecords and enjoying the journey this record made from the Dutch Low Countries to the UK where I bought it via Vinted
