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LOL. I don't throw this around much, but what a hipster: "Replacing it with a turntable went even further. Do you have any idea how complicated it is to play m
by EADGBE 9y ago
LOL. I don't throw this around much, but what a hipster:
"Replacing it with a turntable went even further. Do you have any idea how complicated it is to play music on those things? I didn’t. Playing a record usually involves removing the dust it easily collects, as well as cleaning the stylus (the part that comes in contact with the record). Records have 2 sides, each containing a little over 20 minutes worth of music, so you have to flip them. Some albums take up 2 or even 3 records.
I’m pretty sure I’ll never become addicted to that process. But its length is what’s great about it. The time it takes to setup prompts me to pause and enjoy the experience. Now ask yourself, when’s the last time you took a breath and enjoyed the music?"
Come on man, who are you trying to appease? It's not yourself.
- JoeAltmaier 9y agoProcess is important. If we don't invest in an activity, it becomes worthless to us. This is well understood. Thus, ceremony and ritual in so many cultures. Making tea, greeting a guest and offering them a drink, taking a casserole to the church picnic. Modern music is a click away. And dismissing it for the next track is another click away. Folks have confused the activity (listening) with the instant-gratification/enjoyment of the music. Both are important. Else the music just becomes so much cotton-candy sugar to our senses. Instead of an experience.
- EADGBE 9y agoDon't get me wrong, I completely agree. It just came out of left field for the author and was stated in such a way that it was an attempt to become someone, instead of harbor a general interest in old analog and physical music curation ways.