Today's technology

Conversations with an old-timer

I thought I would take this opportunity to discuss some of the new technology today, and how it has changed music. This subject came up during a conversation with a friend of mine. He was talking about ancient recording technologies, used back when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

This man is very old, and according to him, there were these long strips of fiber, wound around a wheel, that when turning could actually capture a musical performance. Very hard to believe. I was not even sure if I believed him, until I found this antique picture on the web. And of course, if you can find it online, it's true.

I can't imagine the hours put into a recording during the time, because no pitch-correction or ProTools existed (remember, this was in ancient times). The performer was actually expected to sing the song until it was reasonably in tune and time! No wonder so few of these creatures exist anymore - they wore themselves out! No one can POSSIBLY reach that kind of perfection without some help!

Not only that, but when the final mixdown was completed, it was not mixed for optimum MP3 sound quality, but someone the music was placed inside this strange looking, pancake shaped disc:

It's very strange, and unbelievable, I know, but some of these remaining cavemen and women still find these devices preferable sounding to the miracle of today's technology!

If you don't want to take my word for it, please seek this individual out and talk to him yourself. Somehow, he has learned to operate a computer and has a blog you can find at:

 http://audiorestorationguy.blogspot.com

Gotcha Brian! Everyone have a great weekend!