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There's only one here, if it is still open, and the CD soundtracks section (no LP's; I've have to go to Pensacola to find LP's) has shrunk to crap. I won't be patronizing that one.
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Apr 19, 2015 - 12:42 AM
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Ny
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The genres that used to be big on vinyl and used it to record with as well as live as a backing track, seem to have gone all digital. So it's definitely not a DJ thing anymore, but more a statement of customers still wanting that unique copy with IMO deceivingly marketed superior sound?
this just isn't true. i have many friends who DJ professionally and who've been consistently buying vinyl, exclusively i might add, throughout the last twenty years, from many different types of labels, not just electronic, or dance, also ethnic, prog, hip hop, whatever gets a club moving, labels who operate, and will continue to operate, irrespective of whatever pop culture is up to.
those DJs do use Serato for tracks they don't have on vinyl, but that's a system that uses digital formats to compliment physical, not the other way around, and that's not about to change because so few digital tracks have that 96khz depth that makes a big difference on a club sound system, and because their vinyl collections, gathered first hand from around the world in some cases, are more extensive than any digitized library.
recorded music's history exists on vinyl first and foremost, and there's just not enough reason to stop using it - one less bag to carry? the club needs the space where the turntables go? no crackles?!
there's an unfortunate attitude among some users on here that people who buy vinyl are kidding themselves, but the reality is film score appreciation is a world that is self-contained, and not at all connected or clued in to what goes on in a myriad of other musical spheres.
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Apr 19, 2015 - 1:25 AM
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Francis
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The genres that used to be big on vinyl and used it to record with as well as live as a backing track, seem to have gone all digital. So it's definitely not a DJ thing anymore, but more a statement of customers still wanting that unique copy with IMO deceivingly marketed superior sound?
this just isn't true. i have many friends who DJ professionally and who've been consistently buying vinyl, exclusively i might add, throughout the last twenty years, from many different types of labels, not just electronic, or dance, also ethnic, prog, hip hop, whatever gets a club moving, labels who operate, and will continue to operate, irrespective of whatever pop culture is up to.
those DJs do use Serato for tracks they don't have on vinyl, but that's a system that uses digital formats to compliment physical, not the other way around, and that's not about to change because so few digital tracks have that 96khz depth that makes a big difference on a club sound system, and because their vinyl collections, gathered first hand from around the world in some cases, are more extensive than any digitized library.
recorded music's history exists on vinyl first and foremost, and there's just not enough reason to stop using it - one less bag to carry? the club needs the space where the turntables go? no crackles?!
The turntables aren't gone completely of course, but I do notice A LOT more DJs using digital gear and software as opposed to the pure turntable mixboard setup. I wouldn't dismiss the number of digital DJs that easily and would argue that a lot of DJs today use vinyl as complementary to digital and not the other way around. They just have no skill (or tolerance) whatsoever with vinyl and the digital option is more fault-proof. And easy; direct accessibility, bigger library, more options in terms of alternate mixes and sounds on the fly, etc. and let's not forget cheaper. This is the spotify generation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02hb1gf
there's an unfortunate attitude among some users on here that people who buy vinyl are kidding themselves, but the reality is film score appreciation is a world that is self-contained, and not at all connected or clued in to what goes on in a myriad of other musical spheres.
I don't have a problem with people buying vinyl, I do have a problem with the notion that its supposedly a superior medium regardless of what masters were used and condition etc. And I agree, limiting oneself to one genre is a mistake, especially when today so many musical genres barrow and are influenced by each other. I would argue that the days of sticking to one genre are gone, though for some it might still apply. (I certainly don't count myself amongst them)
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Apr 19, 2015 - 2:07 AM
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Ny
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The turntables aren't gone completely of course, but I do notice A LOT more DJs using digital gear and software as opposed to the pure turntable mixboard setup. I wouldn't dismiss the number of digital DJs that easily and would argue that a lot of DJs today use vinyl as complementary to digital and not the other way around. They just have no skill (or tolerance) whatsoever with vinyl and the digital option is more fault-proof. And easy; direct accessibility, bigger library, more options in terms of alternate mixes and sounds on the fly, etc. and let's not forget cheaper. This is the spotify generation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02hb1gf
many genres, like reggae and dub, hardcore techno, etc etc, much like certain styles of live music such as metal and rock, thrive on the feedback Trevor is talking about, with the emphasis very much on impact and atmosphere rather than fidelity.
Trevor Nelson plays soul music almost exclusively, and cd's are obviously what works best for him.
many of the dj's that rely on digital music are pop culture based, and not at all devoted to music's more independent movements, but those independent movements, mostly party - and vinyl - orientated, are the genres that develop highly creative sub-cultures, and ultimately feed pop its future ingredients.
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Apr 19, 2015 - 9:10 AM
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MCurry29
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By getting up at 4am so I could ensure getting the Elvis 78- which i did- get 2. Lydia Loveless 45, Brian Wilson 45- sublime, Alex Chilton- Jesus Christ 45, AIR- Playground Love 45, Black Keys/ Junior Kimbrough split single. Soul Legends: Linda Jones, Sandra Wright, Sly and the Family Stone at Fillmore East 1968, The Stooges- Live from Fun House Record Release Party 1970, Rough Guide- Psychedelic Cambodia, and Brian May Soundtracks: Thirst and The Day After Halloween
Also, as I have stated we have 6 vinyl only stores (they all sell NEW and refurb turntables as well) in Columbus, OHIO so it's a BIG DAY! We also had our quarterly Record Show-which is a biggy, and it was the OSU Spring Game. Columbus rules- sorry ya'll live in such boring places.
So while you all dream about your downloads in your mama's basement or all alone at your house- I actually go out to Record Stores and meet/talk/share with people- in person.
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Aside from the bigger artwork on vinyl (which seems to be a big selling point these days) I disagree of course but let them have their day. 
