Recording Quality – Paradise Lost? Part 1

Has anyone noticed something missing from today’s recorded music? It seems that recording quality, once the keystone of captured music, may be going the way of the dinosaur. We’re not talking about the ‘lo-fi’ ethic which intentionally keeps the sound raw and immediate. What we’re seeing is a downgrading of sonic quality for a varietyContinue reading “Recording Quality – Paradise Lost? Part 1”

It’s Your Choice

Some people may have grown up in the digital age and not be aware of the specific differences between analog and digital recording. I’ve attached an article titled ‘The Case Against Digital Recording’ although my point is not so much which is ‘better’ or ‘worse’ as much as opening a discussion about the differences. BesidesContinue reading “It’s Your Choice”

Sound And Vision Leaves Your Head Spinning

Music tech advances as fast as you can blink. Check out this video from Beck covering David Bowie’s ‘Sound And Vision’. The interpretation is cool enough, but the tech behind it is remarkable. It’s the recreation of a 360 degree immersive environment using state of the art recording and an old but not that wellContinue reading “Sound And Vision Leaves Your Head Spinning”

Something familiar

…but not too familiar – that is the way I would describe these guys and their sound. It has a vibe that reminds me of music from the days of my youth, but it pulls from several different genres. Their energy is good as is their playing – the song is great. I found thisContinue reading “Something familiar”

Not Surprising

….that I would like a tune like this. It feels a lot like early ‘punk’ music – with a country tint. I’m a sucker for songs that don’t feel over produced. Strangely enough it actually takes a pretty good producer to get them that way. Oh yeah…..and simple harmonies. ….and a scronky guitar noise break.