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Bad music

Posted 09-28-2008 at 06:03 AM by LFF

Often many people disagree over what makes music good. A famous comedian once said that good music what *you* listen to and bad music is everything else.

In my ever expanding quest to hear more music I have resorted to many options to expand my aural pleasures and dislikes.

What a surprise it was to come across an old vinyl record that specifically presents bad music.

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Vinyl Transfers FAQ

Posted 06-21-2008 at 05:55 PM by LFF
Updated 06-25-2008 at 04:45 AM by LFF

I get a lot of requests for transfer or remastering jobs. Along with the requests comes a multitude of questions.

In an effort to help the curious, here are some of the most FAQ I get and the responses:

- Is this safe?
Absolutely. I have received hundreds of recordings from as far away as Japan and India and not one has been damaged by a transfer.

- Is this legal?
Absolutely. The RIAA "fair use act" states that you can make copies...

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Using your head!!

Posted 03-04-2008 at 04:07 PM by LFF

THE WONDERFUL WORLD
OF
BINAURAL RECORDINGS

Part Two: Using your own head!

As mentioned before in part one, one way to record binaural sound is by using your own head.

This is as easy as putting one omni-directional microphone behind or near each ear. Usually the weight of the microphones should be enough to hold them in place but should they not...

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THE WONDERFUL WORLD Part I

Posted 02-28-2008 at 05:13 AM by LFF
Updated 02-28-2008 at 05:20 AM by LFF

THE WONDERFUL WORLD
OF
BINAURAL RECORDINGS

Part One: Binaural: What it is and how its done.

Binaural literally means “relating to two ears”. However, when used as a recording term, binaural recording is a method of recording audio which uses a special microphone arrangement which usually replicates what a human would hear if he were in the location where...

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The Magic of Mono

Posted 02-02-2008 at 07:34 AM by LFF

A lot of people like to complain. I am not one of them. However, because I want to be a lawyer - I know darn well that is PAYS to complain. Regardless, I am still not an individual who likes to complain. There are people who complain about everything or anything.

In the audio world, one of the complaints I hear is that people dislike MONO and much prefer STEREO. I have never understood why. One quick example I always use is Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys. The new remaster is in pristine...

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Dirty Vinyl - What to do?

Posted 12-29-2007 at 07:57 AM by LFF
Updated 12-29-2007 at 08:06 AM by LFF

Recently I have been chatting a lot about vinyl to friends and family alike. First I settle their minds as to why I am listening to an “out of date” format and then proceed to show them how great vinyl can be.

Given the recent trend of bad mastering on the digial side of the music world, and the release of top notch performances on vinyl (that mastered superbly), it’s no surprise that a lot of people are returning to the analog domain of vinyl recordings.

You got a...

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OK....you got $$$ for Christmas....what to buy? How about....

Posted 12-25-2007 at 08:43 AM by LFF
Updated 12-25-2007 at 08:46 AM by LFF

..some of these things. All highly recommended from me.

Steely Dan - Aja (Remastered by Kevin Gray)

This album has only one version that sounds better than this according to some and that's the Steve Hoffman version which is very hard to get. Make it easy on yourself and get this now!

James Taylor - Sweet Baby James (Remastered by Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray

If you a fan of James Taylor then get this ASAP. The sound is dynamic, warm and...

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Merry Christmas To You (The Christmas Song)

Posted 12-21-2007 at 08:36 AM by LFF
Updated 12-22-2007 at 04:54 AM by LFF

Indeed. Merry Christmas to all of you who so much as glance at these words.

Indeed, the Christmas Song (in its many interpretations) does put one in the mood for the Christmas season.

I am sure there are hundreds of different versions but the one I LOVE and remember most tenderly is by Nat King Cole.

I am sure many of you agree. However, the surprising question for many would be "What Nat King Cole version do you prefer?"

WHAT?!...

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Coming back.....

Posted 12-12-2007 at 10:52 PM by LFF

Well, hopefully I can get some new things up tonight.

Wish me luck!

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