The quality of the record issoundI can't say it enough.
There is "experience" and "time".
First, the sound.
Records are engraved with continuous information.analog signalIt is. There is no division like in digital, and the sound is connected like a single stroke from the beginning to the end of the sound. Therefore, the edge of the sound image does not stand out too much, and the lingering sound andholographic soundstage, the “space”** between sounds feels natural. Particularly with voices, strings, and wind instruments, the overlapping overtones are smooth, giving the sensation of the sound ``standing up in space'' rather than ``touching the ear.''
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Next, there are operations and gestures.
I take out the jacket, check the surface of the board, and drop the needle. This series of operations may seem troublesome, but it is actuallyA ritual to prepare yourself to listenIt is. ``Time to face the music'' instead of background music is born naturally. The restriction of around 20 minutes per side also allows the album to be perceived as a "work".
everything isWork designhas meaning as. There are traces of the artist thinking, ``I want you to listen to the songs in this order and at this length.''
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Streaming is convenient, but musicA structure that is constantly consumed one after anotherIt is.
The algorithm makes a selection, and once playback is complete, proceed to the next step.
As a result, each song is difficult to remember.
Records are different.
From the moment you choose it and drop the needleOnly that music plays。
Since there is no place to escape, concentration naturally arises, and the music remains as an "experience."
Jackets and materiality are also important.
The big artwork, the texture of the paper, the smell of the ink. the musicThe persuasive power of existing as a thingIt is a joy to own. If you listen to it while reading the liner notes, you can hear the background of the performance and recording superimposed on the sound. streaming music isborrowed thingIt is. If the distribution is stopped, the music that existed until yesterday will disappear. Records have discs, jackets, and remain in our possession.
the musicThings that are connected to memories of lifeIt will be.
And imperfection.
A slight chirping sound, individual differences between records, and changes in sound due to the system. While these are flaws, they are also a ``rawness'' that changes its expression every time it is played. Even if the record is the same, if the needle, arm, or phono equalizer changes, the sound will be different. Rather than consuming music as a “finished product,”nurture and socializeA feeling is created.
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Records are not efficient.
Turn on each audio device one by one. Take out the record, wipe the record, and drop the needle.
By today's standards, this is shockingly inefficient and cumbersome. However, because of this inconvenience, I have less time to listen to music.special timeIt has become. Instead of "listening while listening", you will be prepared to "listen to music now".
This is a feeling that is hard to get with streaming.
But that's why musicOccupy time and be memorable. After listening to it, I didn't just think, ``It sounded good.''It was a good timeThat's the biggest charm of records.
