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Alex Ross on the digitization of classical music

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8/4/09 at 4:53pm
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Just thought this short piece was interesting…discuss.

Classical music online : The New Yorker
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8/4/09 at 5:09pm
This paragraph from the article is so true:
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But these meandering journeys across the Internet soundscape can be taxing. The medium too easily generates anxiety in place of fulfillment, an addictive cycle of craving and malaise. No sooner has one experience begun than the thought of what else is out there intrudes. Putting on an old-fashioned disk and letting it play to the end restores a measure of sanity. This may explain why the archaic LP is enjoying an odd surge of popularity among younger listeners: it’s a modest rebellion against the tyranny of instant access.
I can easily get myself into a state of craving for music that I don't have rather than focusing on what I have. Go out exploring the available legal downloads for classical music or live recordings and getting fixated on exploring new downloads and getting overwhelmed by what's available and only a click away. A cycle of craving and malaise.

I need to get my turntable hooked up again to act as therapy.
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