So much of music is nostalgic, is it not? A certain song or record can awaken memories long forgotten. I’m … More
Author: Vertical Separation
Mezzanine
Here I sit. The harsh fluorescent lights illuminate a nearly empty crew lounge. It’s late. And getting later by the … More
This Week in Vinyl: How do I pick vinyl?
Someone asked me recently what I look for when I buy records. This is a great question. Being a relatively … More
The Cosmos Must Have a Sense of Humor.
Scar tissue is a funny thing. Be it a noticeable mark on your skin, or an invisible impression on your … More
Thunderbirds Are Go!
New gear day may be the best way to spend a Tuesday that I can think of. This particular Tuesday … More
This Week in Vinyl: Dave Grohl – Play
On a cool rainy morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee, my son came over to ask if he could … More
This Week in Vinyl: The Black Angels – Phosphene Dream
Like most bands that I’m fanatical about I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard their music. … More
The Fireside – Lead Me On
There are few things in the summer I love more than coming out to sit by the fire after the … More
Going in Reverse, Moving Forward.
I swore I would never do it. I did. Out loud. Once my career started in earnest, and the airplanes … More
This Week in Vinyl: New Vinyl!
Oh man, I love new record day. I’m starting to realize that my new found love for non digital music … More
This Week in Vinyl: Vince Guaraldi – Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus
I came home from work this week to find this record neatly packaged and sitting on top of the record … More
This Week in Vinyl: Tommy Flanagan – Ballads & Blues
Shortly after acquiring this humble phonograph, I took a ride to my parents house to pilfer their vinyl collection. Now, … More
Let’s rock.
I love this picture. I mean seriously, how could you not? We spent the morning listening to music. We spend … More
This Week in Vinyl: Bill Evans – Trio 65
It’s my wife’s fault really. Really. Knowing my love of all things music and my hate for all things digital … More
This week in Vinyl: Them Crooked Vultures
I should probably be embarrassed at how much money I spent on this record. Or the fact that I bought … More
Saevire in Machina
I haven’t posted anything in a while, and just recently I was reminded of some thoughts I shared regarding the … More