Recording

Long before magnetic tape, magnetic wire recorders were a thing

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Long before magnetic tape, magnetic wire recorders were a thing Mr Carlson’s Lab – “Another great video. This voice on the wire is from someone probably long dead. Interesting and mysterious to think about. A ghost voice from somewhere in time.” Voices are trapped in this wire, let’s hear what they have to say! Join … Read more

Session Playing Impromptu Charting Sight Reading Kenny Aronoff Hears Yes For The First Time

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Session Playing Impromptu Charting Sight Reading Kenny Aronoff Hears Yes For The First Time Step inside the mind of Kenny Aronoff as he takes on “Changes” by Yes. Watch him hear the song for the first time and dive straight into playing along. How does he craft a drum part on the spot? Hit play … Read more

Recordings of Recordings – What’s worse?

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Recordings of Recordings – What’s worse for sound quality? – Here’s a nostalgic drive around Plano (Dallas), TX in a 1984 Supra. The driver videotapes his tour using a fairly nice camera; the audio is good, even somewhat ‘noise canceling’. Several songs come on the car audio system, via tape. Interesting listen.