[78-L] why collect?

[Kristjan Saag]

Bill McClung wrote:

> I think a 78 is a snapshot.   It's that group of musicians at that moment 
> on that day. What I > collect is the joy, the energy, the mistakes, the 
> humanity of that recorded moment.  And it > makes my life that much 
> richer.
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That's well put. When tape got into use things changed. It wasn't Take 1 or 
Take 2 - it was mixing "takes" 1-40, some of which were just seconds long.
Personally I don't value the one more than the other; the idea of the 
perfect mix is as fascinating as momentary recordings, in studio or "live". 
I enjoy the qualities of both.

> Nothing wrong with Billy Vaughn or Montovani.  Each of us has our own 
> comforts.  I just > hope I never get too comfortable.
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Oh, there are many moderately comfortable Mont O'Vanis from the 1940's you 
could try. And remember: Ginger Baker played with Irish dance bands in 
London in the early 60's...
Kristjan