Yesterday I did something I don't do very often (if at all): I took some time to listen to my music. I actually put a pair of headphones on, sat on a love seat, and listened to over an hour's…
Read moreOur Noise Footprint
The last blog post was centered around the excitement of moving to Pittsburgh. Where are we after year one? Moving into a much quieter space. Some would say, "Christ, you're getting old." However, I don't feel that way. Sound has…
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That's strange. I almost feel like a Yinzer...
It was official on July 6, but the actual move took place over a few days in mid July. Claire and I made the move to our favorite city - Pittsburgh. I'm sitting at the kitchen table in our one-bedroom…
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Thinking so hard it hurts...
Today's been a fairly busy planning day. The summer is right around the corner. Baseball games need to be attended and a little vacation time needs to be planned as well (although vacation around here means two days somewhere…Read more
Vinyl's Great, But...
Let me start off by stating I am not a fan of vinyl. Never have been. Never will be. Sure, looking at a vinyl album cover is always going to be better than looking at a CD booklet or those…Read more
Why Chuck Berry is Even Greater Than You Think by Peter Guarlnick
I grew up listening to Chuck Berry. Some of my earliest musical memories include Chuck Berry songs. He may have been a little off-the-wall, but no one can ever take away what he gave to Rock and Roll music. Well…Read more
Why Music Ownership Matters by Ted Gioia
Take a minute or two to read Why Music Ownership Matters by Ted Gioia. It's one of the few articles I've read of late that really taps into several aspects of music ownership. It's not what you might be thinking…Read more