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Random Rock Mix Tape

Not my own mix tape, but one which came with a cassette deck I bought last year.

The Toshiba SY-335 & SC-335 are a set I had gifted my X-father-in-law over 25 years ago and were given back to me - along with the rest of the stereo system - when he passed away in 2023 and the house was sold last year.

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And a cell phone video:


Nando.
 
Bunch of Grateful Dead off the computer. Albums are all down in Dallas...

Edit to say: the digitally-sourced material seems to have been remastered compared to my 24/192 files from albums. The remastered material makes me really sit up and take notice the instrumental placement in the soundstage. Much better the second time around.
 
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There could be differences just from master ropes v records due to RIAA EQ and compression for cutting records…
 
Today I set the WOPL 700b Time Machine to 1970 -1973. Traffic popped up.
I have always been a Stevie Winwood fan, Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith, Bakers Air Force, Traffic, and his solo releases. I never get tired of his music. If you are a Hendrix fan, his 1968 album Electric Ladyland has Steve Winwood playing the organ n Voodoo Chile…his sound is unmistakable even on Jimi’s album. I saw him in concert whenever I could.
The John Barleycorn album is the 2nd one in my collection, another one that I bought 2 of. I wore the first one out, it has to be one of the bottom 5 in the worst shape in my entire collection, and this is a first pressing also, in mint shape. That first one went through many parties, college room-mates, girlfriends, dust, dirt, static, dog hair, but it still plays through without a skip….it’s a crackle fest though.

Traffic – Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory
Island Records – ILPS 9224 Stereo
1st Pressing – UK release with cut corners.
Released: 1973

Traffic – The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys
Island Records – ILPS 9180 Stereo
1st Pressing – UK release with cut corners
Released: 1972

Traffic – John Barleycorn Must Die
United Artists Records – UAS 5504
Stereo, Research Craft Pressing, Gatefold
1st pressing - US
Released: 1970

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I am a sucker for classical cello. I was listening to the Bach Cello Suites, BWV 1007–1012 this afternoon, and one of my favorite classical cellists is Ailbhe McDonagh. She has written many of her own compositions and often performs with her sister Orla. I really enjoy this short piece that she composed in 2020 and while I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, it is incredibly well done. This sounds amazing through the WOPL 700b. This is why we build these incredible amplifiers.
The title “Skellig” refers to the two rocky islands Skellig Michael (also known as Great Skellig) and Little Skellig off the coast of County Kerry in Ireland. The name comes from the Gaelic word “sceillec”.
Enjoy, you may even shed a tear.

 
Vintage 700b said:
I am a sucker for classical cello. I was listening to the Bach Cello Suites, BWV 1007–1012 this afternoon, and one of my favorite classical cellists is Ailbhe McDonagh. She has written many of her own compositions and often performs with her sister Orla. I really enjoy this short piece that she composed in 2020 and while I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, it is incredibly well done. This sounds amazing through the WOPL 700b. This is why we build these incredible amplifiers.
The title “Skellig” refers to the two rocky islands Skellig Michael (also known as Great Skellig) and Little Skellig off the coast of County Kerry in Ireland. The name comes from the Gaelic word “sceillec”.
Enjoy, you may even shed a tear.

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Excellent!!
 
Vintage 700b said:
I am a sucker for classical cello. I was listening to the Bach Cello Suites, BWV 1007–1012 this afternoon, and one of my favorite classical cellists is Ailbhe McDonagh. She has written many of her own compositions and often performs with her sister Orla. I really enjoy this short piece that she composed in 2020 and while I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, it is incredibly well done. This sounds amazing through the WOPL 700b. This is why we build these incredible amplifiers.
The title “Skellig” refers to the two rocky islands Skellig Michael (also known as Great Skellig) and Little Skellig off the coast of County Kerry in Ireland. The name comes from the Gaelic word “sceillec”.
Enjoy, you may even shed a tear.

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Man....if that don't pull some emotion, you're not alive.....
 
Yesterday I crossed the border to get a package at a US mail and package depot I have an account with. Normally, it has been one of two border officers in attendance. Both were pleasing to interact with. Whoever was there yesterday, was new to me. And what a dick! He certainly enjoyed his job and made it abundently clear that allowing me entry into the US was his privlidge to bestow or deny.

I won't be crossing the border again anytime soon. Felt like I could disappear into a detention center.

Anyway, 15 minutes later, after completing my business, I was back in Canada.

On the way home, I stopped at a Habitat for Humaity ReStore. Seems someone donated a record collection numbering about 500 and there was no dreck. Don't know how long it been there, I'm sure I wasn't the first to flip through them but I had to show restraint. Despite that, I left with ten - for $1 each. The LP's all had lots of sleeve wear but the vinly discs were in excellent shape.

I'd not heard of Southwind before but it's a good album.

I picked up Pussycats for someone else. I recently learned the significance of "D" - rug - "S" under the table.

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Took home some relatively uncommon Canadian stuff too.

Hans Staymer was based in Vancouver and was in the Rhythm and Blues Allstars for a while. My ex-wife's cousin's band.

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