If you were ever curious about what I spend my Sunday afternoons doing…
I usually end up doing fairly random things that probably no one else would enjoy doing…but I find some element of enjoyment, so I suppose that’s all that matters, right? (= The Sunday before yesterday, I spent a good hour at Goodwill, doing some treasure hunting, spending some time in the record section.
This interest started when my friend Chris sent me a record of Rob Base + DJ EZ Rock for my birthday last month. I never spent much time mulling over records, but once I received this one, I realized how neat they actually are. Records / tapes / CDs / mp3 players are of course to house music; however, there is a whole other side we tend to forget, probably because they are mass production is often related to a decrease in authenticity and value (shoutout Gutenberg + the printing press).
ART!! Hello!! There is so much artwork involved in producing a CD; however, with technologies such as iTunes, there’s a decent chance we will not even see the art. I love the authenticity of record artwork…so much character and history. Here are a few favorites from my recent Goodwill adventure:
I liked this one not necessarily for the art, but because Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings is by far one of my favorite works to listen to and perform. I’d love to hear this via record someday (ahem, Michael Bova (; )
Oh my god, check out this workout record!!! And the exercises below. So freaking wonderful.
Ashly, I don’t know why, but this one DEFINITELY reminds me of you (=
Kim, this is why I believe we are soul mates!
I have an intense collection of albums that I would most likely not enjoy listening to, but I keep them for the cool and kitschy art that they are. Herb Shriner’s Harmonica Orchestra, Music for Smoochin’, All American Marches…not really my favorite jams, but I love the cover artwork!
And they’re so cheap!
Music for Smoochin’ – that is amazing. I’m glad you also enjoy the beauty of albums. Between that and our shared awkwardness, I most def.
thinkKNOW we are soul mates! (;hey bring em to the office – I’ll bring my portable record player (no, I’m not trying to be funny) and we can have record parties. salsa optional but preferred.
Sweet! I don’t have all of those – only the DJ EZ Rock, but at this point, I think it could be a good start! Oh and I have a “Sing the Latest Hits From Greece” record that we could try out for a little international experience. …market research? (=
Regarding salsa, I would say not optional, but definitely required.