Thank you so much, Michelle! I thought I’d give the voiceover a try and now I think I’ll do it with every post. It’s a nice way of being inclusive and connecting with the audience. Plus it comes in handy for proofreading!
That's true, I hadn't thought about it for proofreading but that makes a lot of sense. I love that you'll be doing it on every post. Vinyl lovers are probably more audio-inclined than the average reader, so being able to listen to your voice is such a big bonus!
Yes, it works great for proofreading! I read my post out loud before recording and spotted one or two typos which I had completely missed, even after reading the text several times.
It’s true that vinyl lovers tend to be more audio-inclined than the average reader. Podcasts tend to work well with this audience.
Once again, thank you so much for your very valuable comments!
Thank you so much for your lovely insights here! Your post is a love letter to the analogue. I especially appreciate the care and expertise with which you describe your approach to vinyl. I also love the imagery from this line in the first paragraph of your piece: “You are not simply pushing play or tapping keys on a screen. Vinyl is a format that requires engagement from the outset, not only with the music, but also with the act of listening.”
It reminds of something similar Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth’s guitarist, vocalist, and composer) says about his love of vinyl: “I like that you treat music with more respect when you play vinyl because you put it on, you sit down, you wait for one side to finish, and then you have to get up. It’s more of an experience because you can’t get restless and just hit one button and get a new album … You invest time in it.”
Thank you for your kind words, Alex! Thank you also for sharing Akerfeldt’s quote, which I didn’t know. There is clearly something special going on with the act of listening to vinyl. One could say it is a bit like a ritual or ceremony. This clearly feeds into the connection of the listener with the music.
Very interesting point about vinyl being an asset class. It can definitely be compared to art, stamps or other collectibles, which benefit from the scarcity factor and are particularly attractive in times when money devalues - like right now, in light of the significant inflationary pressure all major economies are experiencing.
Thank you for your very interesting contribution. This is spot on, especially your point about scarcity. In most cases, this seems to be the main contributing factor behind the value of certain records. And the link with the global economy that you mention is right on the mark, as indeed the overall economic climate (inflation, recession, let alone a crisis) usually prompts some collectors to be ready to sell certain collectible items at different prices.
Stephan, I didn't realize you had a Substack! The only reason I haven't subscribes is the language barrier...but it's great to see these connections on here:)
Hi Michelle, yes I do, and thanks so much for your message! I actually will be publishing more regularly on it in the future. Totally understand regarding the language barrier, don't worry! At some stage I would like to write here in English too, but so far I have been focusing mostly on investment analysis from a German perspective.
Such a great and informative piece! The voiceover is just something else, loved it! As a newbie to vinyl, I find this is invaluable! And thanks for all your tips so far! I still have lots to learn but will get there! Looking forward to more of these! X
Thank you!! I am really glad to hear that you found it informative and that you enjoyed the voiceover. It was a lot of fun to record it because I felt like I was talking directly to the audience.
Well done on your progress with vinyl! It’s great to see you are enjoying the process. In my opinion and experience, the more you read and the more you listen, the more you will learn.
Always a pleasure to advise! You know where to find me :) Xx
Very interesting proposal! In my case I am a regular listener of progressive and symphonic rock and there is certainly no more suitable format for that music than vinyl. Greetings from Argentina!
Thank you!! Progressive and symphonic rock is definitely a genre for vinyl. It makes sense as it is a genre that gained prominence during the seventies, if I am not mistaken, and vinyl was the main format at the time. In fact, many albums released back then were planned and conceived with the vinyl format in mind.
This is fantastic, Andres. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your expertise. The voiceover is a wonderful touch!
Thank you so much, Michelle! I thought I’d give the voiceover a try and now I think I’ll do it with every post. It’s a nice way of being inclusive and connecting with the audience. Plus it comes in handy for proofreading!
That's true, I hadn't thought about it for proofreading but that makes a lot of sense. I love that you'll be doing it on every post. Vinyl lovers are probably more audio-inclined than the average reader, so being able to listen to your voice is such a big bonus!
Yes, it works great for proofreading! I read my post out loud before recording and spotted one or two typos which I had completely missed, even after reading the text several times.
It’s true that vinyl lovers tend to be more audio-inclined than the average reader. Podcasts tend to work well with this audience.
Once again, thank you so much for your very valuable comments!
I am touched and excited.. Congratulations!
Thanks a lot, Ale!
Thank you so much for your lovely insights here! Your post is a love letter to the analogue. I especially appreciate the care and expertise with which you describe your approach to vinyl. I also love the imagery from this line in the first paragraph of your piece: “You are not simply pushing play or tapping keys on a screen. Vinyl is a format that requires engagement from the outset, not only with the music, but also with the act of listening.”
It reminds of something similar Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth’s guitarist, vocalist, and composer) says about his love of vinyl: “I like that you treat music with more respect when you play vinyl because you put it on, you sit down, you wait for one side to finish, and then you have to get up. It’s more of an experience because you can’t get restless and just hit one button and get a new album … You invest time in it.”
Source: https://metalinjection.net/video/mikael-akerfeldt-shares-6-albums-every-opeth-fan-should-know
Thank you for your kind words, Alex! Thank you also for sharing Akerfeldt’s quote, which I didn’t know. There is clearly something special going on with the act of listening to vinyl. One could say it is a bit like a ritual or ceremony. This clearly feeds into the connection of the listener with the music.
It really does. I’m excited to see what else you produce in this space!
Very interesting point about vinyl being an asset class. It can definitely be compared to art, stamps or other collectibles, which benefit from the scarcity factor and are particularly attractive in times when money devalues - like right now, in light of the significant inflationary pressure all major economies are experiencing.
Thank you for your very interesting contribution. This is spot on, especially your point about scarcity. In most cases, this seems to be the main contributing factor behind the value of certain records. And the link with the global economy that you mention is right on the mark, as indeed the overall economic climate (inflation, recession, let alone a crisis) usually prompts some collectors to be ready to sell certain collectible items at different prices.
Stephan, I didn't realize you had a Substack! The only reason I haven't subscribes is the language barrier...but it's great to see these connections on here:)
Hi Michelle, yes I do, and thanks so much for your message! I actually will be publishing more regularly on it in the future. Totally understand regarding the language barrier, don't worry! At some stage I would like to write here in English too, but so far I have been focusing mostly on investment analysis from a German perspective.
Just a note of gratitude for your very kind recommendation! I appreciate it so much.
Thank YOU for yours! And for everything!!
Such a great and informative piece! The voiceover is just something else, loved it! As a newbie to vinyl, I find this is invaluable! And thanks for all your tips so far! I still have lots to learn but will get there! Looking forward to more of these! X
Thank you!! I am really glad to hear that you found it informative and that you enjoyed the voiceover. It was a lot of fun to record it because I felt like I was talking directly to the audience.
Well done on your progress with vinyl! It’s great to see you are enjoying the process. In my opinion and experience, the more you read and the more you listen, the more you will learn.
Always a pleasure to advise! You know where to find me :) Xx
Very interesting proposal! In my case I am a regular listener of progressive and symphonic rock and there is certainly no more suitable format for that music than vinyl. Greetings from Argentina!
Thank you!! Progressive and symphonic rock is definitely a genre for vinyl. It makes sense as it is a genre that gained prominence during the seventies, if I am not mistaken, and vinyl was the main format at the time. In fact, many albums released back then were planned and conceived with the vinyl format in mind.