Re: [microsound] Physical Media - Discussion

[cyborgk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Unfortunately, while I love such packaging, there's also a downside - it
takes up a lot of space! I live in a tiny studio, and despite some purges
now and then, I still have 8 crates of records, plus quite a few CD's with
their cases. So, while I LIKE owning records and all that, until I find a
bigger space, and maybe even then, I'm trying to reduce the amount of
physical media, and physical packaging that I own. I need that space for
my studio and gear! ;)

At this point, data is a lot better for me. I've actually started buying
songs in .WAV format from Beatport online, which is very convenient, and I
get CD quality sound. The download is reasonably fast, actually, despite
the filesize being larger than mp3.

~David

> forget about the media itself.
>
> it's packaging that is all important when it comes keeping so-called
> physical media alive.  holograms, tactile textures, neon plastic,
> brushed aluminum jewelcases, coloured vinyl, handpainted works, ribbon
> and and string, iridescent bows and sparkly glitter... innovative
> packaging, industrial design, the three dimensional and the tactile...
> these are the very things that *cannot* be downloaded or pirated or
> counterfeit easily. and thus they are the very thing that should be
> celebrated and emphasized in 'tactile media' (perhaps a better name).
> they are the 'added value' to purchasing the tactile media.  musicians
> who put out standard uninspired jewelcases and wonder why nobody wants
> it should know that music as a consumer experience is more than just
> soundwaves. it's the whole process and should involve all the senses.
>
> g.
>
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