Ever have one of those days when everything sounds good?

[Johnny Vinyl]

Well, I'm having one of those days today.

Been up since 4am and started to listen to some tunes as background from my PC, then gravitated towards my vinyl, and I've been going back and forth between them. For some reason it doesn't matter what I put on and from what source it's listened to...I am enjoying it the same.

Quality be damned (almost)....gimme the music baby!

 

[Steve Williams]

Those days are truly great and yes they occur. Just enjoy it and don't spend the next 25 years like others here trying to figure out why you had this epiphany

 

[JackD201]

Oh yeah

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I'm going to enjoy it all day. And I have those days quite often truth be told...guess I'm just a music lover at heart!

 

[fas42]

Tsk, tsk ...

The trouble is, the next day, and the next day, and the next day, may not have the ingredients for that experience to be repeated. If I buy a Merc, I prefer it to always feel like that, each day when I put the key in the ignition; not like an old Chevy most of the time ...

So if one has the skills to understand why this sort of behaviour occurs, I think one is almost beholden to strive to investigate such matters, to try and engineer the car so it behaves as expected.

Frank

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

Tsk, tsk ...

The trouble is, the next day, and the next day, and the next day, may not have the ingredients for that experience to be repeated. If I buy a Merc, I prefer it to always feel like that, each day when I put the key in the ignition; not like an old Chevy most of the time ...

Frank

Thanks for that uplifting post, Frank!. I don't quite get the analogy or your point...rather a waste of words if you ask me.

And for what it's worth.....the music today has been terrific, and I have no doubt that based on my predisposition for the love of music...tomorrow will be as well.

 

[fas42]

Sorry, John, I was not responding to you!! Please continue to enjoy the music, may it continue to weave its magic. I've had moments in the car when the right song has come on at the right time, and I was in a groove: a bit of Dire Straits can do that for me, even the crappiest setup should perform with that material ...

Again, sorry that you thought I was focused on your OP ...

Frank

 

[beek]

Yes

Many times, I notice its almost always not the best weather

 

[Steve Williams]

Sorry, John, I was not responding to you!! Please continue to enjoy the music, may it continue to weave its magic. I've had moments in the car when the right song has come on at the right time, and I was in a groove: a bit of Dire Straits can do that for me, even the crappiest setup should perform with that material ...

Again, sorry that you thought I was focused on your OP ...

Frank

It was me to whom he was referring. Once again John, enjoy the day and enjoy the music. No need to sweat the small stuff

 

[fas42]

Many times, I notice its almost always not the best weather

I think you have hit on a key factor, Bill. Static is a nasty influence on reproduction, especially with digital, and with higher levels of humidity, if rainy weather is what you're referring to, these influences may be mitigated to a large degree. People make like to experiment with simple things like spraying a very fine mist of water in the listening room, to see if that helps, for example ...

Frank

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

My apologies then.

Frank - disregard my comment, but please do make reference when responding.

 

[fas42]

No worries, John; all part of the rough and tumble around here, as eluded to in the welcome to Mike. And, I've just vowed to become perfect in my next life ... :b:b

Frank

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I'm having one of those day again!

Some Zeppelin, Beatles, Alan Parsons, America ......it all sounds so darned good! Rock on!

 

[flez007]

Well, I'm having one of those days today.

Been up since 4am and started to listen to some tunes as background from my PC, then gravitated towards my vinyl, and I've been going back and forth between them. For some reason it doesn't matter what I put on and from what source it's listened to...I am enjoying it the same.

Quality be damned (almost)....gimme the music baby!

I am just in the same mood John, unless not as an early-bird today as you did - the system is sounding great today, right volume, tone and atmosphere! sadly I have lunch with some friends and might need to turn it off

 

[MylesBAstor]

Well, I'm having one of those days today.

Been up since 4am and started to listen to some tunes as background from my PC, then gravitated towards my vinyl, and I've been going back and forth between them. For some reason it doesn't matter what I put on and from what source it's listened to...I am enjoying it the same.

Quality be damned (almost)....gimme the music baby!

Yes it's called when the sun, earth, moon, planets and stars are in perfect alignment

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

Nearly a year after Myles' last post I find myself again in one of those places whereby the music is just so gratifying beyond words. Not that I haven't had those moments before, but this weekend has been extraordinary. I discovered some old stuff that had been dormant, plus I cracked the seal on some new ones. I'm loving this weekend. One of the best I've had recently! I hope yours was likewise.

 

[GaryProtein]

Well, I'm having one of those days today.

Been up since 4am and started to listen to some tunes as background from my PC, then gravitated towards my vinyl, and I've been going back and forth between them. For some reason it doesn't matter what I put on and from what source it's listened to...I am enjoying it the same.

Quality be damned (almost)....gimme the music baby!

I think the music sounds great much more often than we realize because we're too absorbed in other things and thoughts to recognize how good it is.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I think the music sounds great much more often than we realize because we're too absorbed in other things and thoughts to recognize how good it is.

So true, but this weekend I was totally free any thoughts of work, life, etc.....I have been totally consumed by the pure pleasure of good music (well, good to me anyway). The system is sounding really good (I've worked hard at it).

 

[mep]

Mine was really good all weekend. I played plenty of jazz and Beatles LPs. People that say the early Beatles LPs don't sound good (and some say any of their LPs) have rocks in their socks. Maybe if all you ever owned was the Capitol releases, I could get it. The EMI Parlaphone LPs are all pretty amazing if you are a fan. Buy a copy of the EMI Parlaphone BC-13 collection while you can and a German pressing of Magical Mystery Tour (the one with the purple cover) to fill in the one missing hole and you are good to go. Yes, the Parlaphone pressings are on the thin side and really crammed too many songs on a side in order to give you your money's worth. Yes, there is some pre-echo you will hear before the music starts. But, once the music starts, sit back and hold on because you will be in for a ride. I listened to Revolver last night and was blown away all over again.

The only thing that would entice me to buy the Beatles' collection all over again would be if they would use the original master tapes and cut new vinyl at 45 RPM with only a few songs per side. But guess what? That's never going to happen. Abbey Road thinks they have already given us their best with the little green apple that contains the USB stick with FLAC files.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

You know what...I'm not even concerned about the pressings, masterings, etc....I'm just enjoying what I have and taking pleasure in it. Some of the stuff I have is primo quality in all records, others not so much, but hell....I really like The Brothers Johnson- Get The Funk Outta My Face....so play it I did! (Actually, that's a pretty good 12" 45). I've got kind of a so-so copy of EJ's-Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and I enjoyed it even with the occasional pop/click.

PS: I ordered the Speakers Corner reissue of GYBR as I hear its sublime. Can't wait to get it.