After a hard weeks work, that was satisfyingly creative, I was sitting down on a Friday afternoon listening to music, with a glass of very good Cab Sav, listening to Patti Smith's new music "Banga"(which is excellent) iPad on my lap with the cover art on the screen when I noticed there is a new function on Jremote for JRiver called Bio.
Hit it and Patti Smiths bio came up, and I was amazed to see she is 66 years old, and has packed a hell of lot of life into those years and a lot of music I've unfortunately missed along the way.
So in addition to the music I gained a lot of new knowledge and respect for the artist.
I love this technology!
I feel sorry for all those flat-earthers who think that their CD players are still all they need , sorry guys - crappy sound, no interaction, if only you knew what you are missing out on.
After Patti Smith I listened to the MFS new release of the Basement Tapes on 180gm vinyl, with the double LP album artwork and story of the recording on the inner sleeves. How come we spent 20 years paying $30 for a flimsy piece of plastic, artwork you couldn't see, and sound that was joyless?
But things are getting better- CA sound that can be as good if not better than vinyl, and info, entertainment at our wish.
Don't fear the reaper, plunge into this new world.
