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The CD is dead, long live Vinyl

January 17th, 2009
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Over xmas I bought myself this rather iconic looking Bang & Olufsen music centre. It’s a Beocenter 7002 from 1980 or thereabouts.. so basically it’s as old as me. Part of me knows this is silly – vinyl is cumbersome, fragile, and most of the records you can see in the picture don’t exactly sound good. I [ READ MORE ]

Beethoven 78s

December 28th, 2008
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I found this set of 78 RPM records in my Grandparent’s old house about 10 years ago.. Beethoven’s 5th in a large spined sleeve on Parlophone.. E10000 series catalogue numbers (with purple labels). So far I’ve managed to date them to 1930s, but no more specific than that. Any help appreciated! Sadly the box is in quite [ READ MORE ]

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Wondering why I don't listen to Boards of Canada more often. 22 hours ago
Trying to get logistics in order. Five gigs in three days this weekend! Maybe I need a sandwich first... 2010/07/29
Comparing car insurance comparison websites. 2010/07/28
If you see me cycling by very slowly singing a nonsensical tune to myself but out loud, it's because I'm very very tired.. 2010/07/21
Off to Larmer Tree festival, playing with @ruththeodore tonight and Saturday. #larmertree 2010/07/15
If I wanted to spend my time arranging band travel logistics and stage backlines, I'd become a tour manager. 2010/07/14
Mini street festival right outside my house! 2010/07/10
Computer has decided it's too hot to compile software. Four 'beeps' and then just powered off. Which I think is equivalent to stomping feet. 2010/07/03
I've spent an unhealthy amount of time as an oracle dba lately. I think there should be counselling services availble to minimise trauma. 2010/06/02
Just finished a 13 hour day in the studio recording Victor Menace. Me and Tansay were semi-naked for much of it, for sound reasons. 2010/05/25