Great post. I remember a frustrating time when unshelved CDs ended up stacked on my turntable - not great for the equipment and a massive inconvenience, too. When we had custom shelving built that absorbed all the CDs I started engaging with my vinyl on a regular basis and haven't looked back!
Thank you, Jeremy! Sometimes you don’t have a choice and simply let things accumulate due to lack of time. It’s great you saw a difference in how often you spin!
My vinyl spent years not seeing the light of day, kids, commitments, and life in general seem to push everything away. Now that I'm a empty nester of sorts, I have set up my home office next to my music room and find myself playing vinyl on a much more regular basis. I find playing obscure punk, or 12-in dance remixes in the background while on a team's meeting to be quite enjoyable. Just loud enough to keep me awake, but not interfere with the conversation taking place.
This year's been a great year as I've actually started going back to record stores and adding to my stash of vinyl.
That’s awesome, Bob. I also think that when we listen to our existing collection often (as you are now fortunately able to do), the music we listen to is of a higher quality. Not just in terms of the vinyl experience (the warm sound, the intentionality behind each spin, etc.) but also because you are spinning records that you chose to own, rather than streaming something out of the millions of songs available. Taste and preferences aside (which will of course vary across vinyl lovers), when we spin our records, we are listening to those records in which we have invested time and money, and that makes it all even more special.
I also think that for some of us, music was a background to memories as we have aged. The aspect of spinning vinyl, which I did in my youth, strengthens those memories as I listen to the music.. and for the record, no pun intended, I thought getting older would take longer.
Certainly loved your tuneful intro, Andy! Nicely done! You know your fans just might clamor for more! This one does!! I particularly enjoyed hearing you sing ".....and, the livin' is easy," my wish for you the past week, and the one upcoming! I hope our (Ian and me) Roy Wood Cover Playlist managed to 🎵"put a great big smile on somebody's face"🎶! Thanks for this great reminder/lifestyle article, Andy!
Great post. I remember a frustrating time when unshelved CDs ended up stacked on my turntable - not great for the equipment and a massive inconvenience, too. When we had custom shelving built that absorbed all the CDs I started engaging with my vinyl on a regular basis and haven't looked back!
Thank you, Jeremy! Sometimes you don’t have a choice and simply let things accumulate due to lack of time. It’s great you saw a difference in how often you spin!
My vinyl spent years not seeing the light of day, kids, commitments, and life in general seem to push everything away. Now that I'm a empty nester of sorts, I have set up my home office next to my music room and find myself playing vinyl on a much more regular basis. I find playing obscure punk, or 12-in dance remixes in the background while on a team's meeting to be quite enjoyable. Just loud enough to keep me awake, but not interfere with the conversation taking place.
This year's been a great year as I've actually started going back to record stores and adding to my stash of vinyl.
That’s awesome, Bob. I also think that when we listen to our existing collection often (as you are now fortunately able to do), the music we listen to is of a higher quality. Not just in terms of the vinyl experience (the warm sound, the intentionality behind each spin, etc.) but also because you are spinning records that you chose to own, rather than streaming something out of the millions of songs available. Taste and preferences aside (which will of course vary across vinyl lovers), when we spin our records, we are listening to those records in which we have invested time and money, and that makes it all even more special.
Totally agree.
I also think that for some of us, music was a background to memories as we have aged. The aspect of spinning vinyl, which I did in my youth, strengthens those memories as I listen to the music.. and for the record, no pun intended, I thought getting older would take longer.
It’s beautiful your records act as a kind of bridge to your memories and help you connect and reconnect with them.
Every damn day 🙌
Having vinyl "ready to go" is great advice. I always have a few records close at hand, and cleaning out my inbox is the perfect time to play 'em!
Cheers, Kevin! Yes, catching up with emails whilst spinning a record just hits differently. Plus, two birds with one stone!
Certainly loved your tuneful intro, Andy! Nicely done! You know your fans just might clamor for more! This one does!! I particularly enjoyed hearing you sing ".....and, the livin' is easy," my wish for you the past week, and the one upcoming! I hope our (Ian and me) Roy Wood Cover Playlist managed to 🎵"put a great big smile on somebody's face"🎶! Thanks for this great reminder/lifestyle article, Andy!
Thank you, Brad! Very kind of you. I’m glad at least one person listens to the voiceovers! 😄
Livin’ getting easier, ‘cause I get by with a lil’ help from my friends!
Slowly catching up with ‘Stack reading! I’ll be over your beautiful space soon.
Thanks so much for being there!!
You're welcome past the rope line anytime.....we'll keep the porch light burnin' for ya!😉👍
Merci!!