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  1. Bill Hart

    By Myself Abdul Wadud

    Do you know this record? It is a solo cello record that is close to 4 figures as an OG. Just reissued on the cheap. Yes, involves some DSD. But it is 30 dollars. It's sort of classical meets free jazz. He was renowned and appeared on a lot of stuff.
  2. Bill Hart

    What Other Interests of Yours Relate to Your Audio Hobby/Pursuit

    Self-knowledge is a good thing. And I found that while my background as a copyright lawyer has gotten me to meet people and get involved in business of music, it is not enough. I've been teaching some form of media rights course for more than 20 years. My current course focuses on drafting...
  3. Bill Hart

    Are We the Last Generation?

    I'm not saying the world will come to an end when I'm gone. Or that there will be no hi-fi. But, most of us, a lot anyway, are geezers. We came up in a world where almost everybody had a stereo system- not necessarily the best- maybe a changer or plastic-y turntable, receiver and some bookshelf...
  4. Bill Hart

    AS Seasoned Audiophiles, What Have You Learned?

    It's been a while since I've posted here and lots of things have happened in our lives and in the world in the past couple years. I've had more time to curate my records and acquire more obscure jazz and the occasional proto-metal/heavy rock record. I think the Tone Poets are a must buy and the...
  5. Bill Hart

    Austin Record Show May 22-24

    I've planned to go to this show for the past 3 years, and each time, something came up which forced me to cancel my flights, lodging, etc. (The shows have recently been in October, when we are usually in NY). This year, the show is May 22-24; it is supposed to be the largest record show in the...
  6. Bill Hart

    Vinyl Record Show- NYC (WFMU)

    A friend who is a very serious record collector- far more serious than me- invited me to go along to this show. (I missed the Austin Record Convention for the second year in a row, which is another story). This was hugely entertaining- even if you are not into vinyl. The crowd was an interesting...
  7. Bill Hart

    NightMares On Wax- In a Space Outta Sound

    Anybody listen to this? It's a strange mix of synth jazz, some island influences, I heard a cut "You Wish" that plays off one of those very standard jazz riffs you've heard a million times but (I) can't identify. The vinyl ain't easy to find or cheap. I'm figuring this might be up the Doctor of...
  8. Bill Hart

    Austin Record Convention 2013

    Any of you going? I tried to go last year, as part of an earlier scheduled trip to Austin, but got sidetracked by Hurricane Sandy. If any of you plan to go, let's try to hook up, just to say hello. (I have to be in Austin anyway for a speaking engagement at UT).
  9. Bill Hart

    Harvest Moon over the Hudson River

  10. Bill Hart

    The Most Interesting Audiophile in the World

    http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/the-most-interesting-audiophile-in-the-world.329302/#post-9396998
  11. Bill Hart

    Amazing Listening Session Today

    A friend, who is a lawyer in the biz and a very deep collector of things vinyl, finally got to come over for a listening session at my place today. (We hadn't seen each other in a while even though we are neighbors and even work together sometimes over the phone). It was edifying musically and...
  12. Bill Hart

    Way Out West @ 45 RPM

    Remember how i complained that the 33.3 version (at least on Analogue Productions, I don't have an original early Contemporary pressing) was over-rated, largely because of the hard panning? Myles (and Mep, I think) urged me to try it on the 45, which is OOP. I found a sealed test pressing. It is...
  13. Bill Hart

    Ass-O-Nine Vinyl Packaging

    Got the Pure Pleasure New Moon Daughter this week (had pre-ordered it some time ago). PP decided to put heavy adhesive stickers on the opening of each inner record sleeve. Uh, not something you can easily peel off. Tryng to do that leaves your fingers all gummy from the adhesive while you are...
  14. Bill Hart

    Suggestions on Gospel (Choir) LPs

    I'm in a mood. Sure, I've got Aretha's Amazing Grace, but I'm looking for more of that old-timey, black gospel with lot's of voices and a decent recording. (I've had the pleasure of hearing the battle of the choirs at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem and have been welcomed into any number...
  15. Bill Hart

    More 70's Music on Vinyl- Original or Early Pressings

    I don't know why, but I had a hankering to listen to stuff that I hadn't listened to in years- in some cases I never even owned the vinyl because it was radio drivel at the time. But, now, having sought out early pressings, none of which cost a fortune, I'm flabbergasted by how good some of this...
  16. Bill Hart

    Get that Leisure Suit Out-

    The Rumer album "Boys Don't Cry" is a giant chunk of 70's nostalgia. She reminds me of Karen Carpenter. Granted, this not will be to everyone's taste, and no it is not a pure analog transfer, but it is a nice piece of new vinyl by an artist that can sing. If you like that era, you will dig it...
  17. Bill Hart

    This One's for Mep

    I know you like the early Chicago vinyl. Found a UK first press of Chicago II- wow- has more warmth than the US pressings (of which I easily have 4 or 5). Paid about 15 bucks for mine- it's a VG+ or so, but not sure how likely it is you'll find a mint one. Look for it, you'll thank me.
  18. Bill Hart

    Nasty Boating Accident on Hudson

    Some of you may have seen this -it's reached national news. Last night, we heard the emergency sirens go off in Piermont, a small village about a mile down the road (home to the Turning Point, one of my favorite small live music venues). They only use the sirens, I think, for stuff on the river...
  19. Bill Hart

    Software to Catalog Vinyl Collection

    I'm pretty much Mac-centric these days. I know Discogs has a cataloging feature but: 1. I gather that entries are made by searching the releases already in that database and adding them. What about things like promo releases, test pressings and the like? 2. Do I really need or want it to be...
  20. Bill Hart

    Buddy Guy on Tour 2013

    go now. Thank me later.
  21. Bill Hart

    Anybody Go to AudioGon Today?

    The entire interface looks like a hi-jack. Curious to know if others are seeing the same.
  22. Bill Hart

    Beale St Music Festival 2013

    Pretty impressive line-up, covering a lot of tastes: http://www.memphisinmay.org/music-lineup Don't forget the BBQ- killer.
  23. Bill Hart

    Cars, Music, and BBQ

    While Kim Jon the Younger plots against Austin, the good ol' boys (and girls) remain undaunted. Hot Rod Show, BBQ and some serious players, including James Burton. Hopefully, they won't be sold out of fried pickles. http://lonestarroundup.com/
  24. Bill Hart

    Phil Ramone RIP

    Just saw this- assume it is true. Guy made some amazing music.
  25. Bill Hart

    SXSW Update

    As a first timer, it is hard not to be blown away. This is like Disneyland with tattoos, mullets, lot's of leather, bands pushing carts with their gear through the streets, people playing from street corners, massive stages, open air bars, tents and trucks. I've seen several oopmha bands with...
  26. Bill Hart

    Modern architecture in Austin

    Just a quick start I will post more later and this is certainly not mid-century, but it is one of my favorites. http://www.realtor.com/blogs/2012/05/02/extraordinary-art-moderne-bohn-house-for-sale-in-texas-photos/
  27. Bill Hart

    New Vinyls :)

    In between munching on kale and trying to find the perfect fish taco, I have been buying 'vinyls' in Austin. Or, as they say here, 'Dude, I scored some killer vinyls.' Today, it was half a dozen nice 6 eyes, very clean, from Miles to Johnny Cash, to a Decca Headline of a British composer...
  28. Bill Hart

    House of Cards on Netflix

    We just watched the first episode. Put aside that it is directed by David Fincher and stars Kevin Spacey and a solid cast of talented actors, that it has gotten more press about its break from the traditional model of television series 'content' delivery by making all 13 episodes of the first...
  29. Bill Hart

    The WBF Top Classic Rock Albums

    I'll start, and this is by no means definitive: On Led Zep, much as 'I' is my favorite album, it is blues driven, and 'II' is really more hard rock. So the nod goes to 'II.' On Cream, toss up, Disraeli Gears or Fresh Cream? Blind Faith may squeak in, only on the strength of two or three tracks...
  30. Bill Hart

    Standing in the Shadow of MoTown

    A friend had urged us to see this documentary, after I told her about the Wrecking Crew (and the film that never seemed to get completed). Standing in the Shadow... is about the session guys that made the MoTown sound. You can stream it for 3 bucks in HD on Amazon. Watch it. You'll love it...

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