Music lovers turn to vinyl records for unadulterated music
Published On : 2024-11-25T17:58:52+0530 [ IST ] |
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When Sudhir Viyas wants to listen to his favouriteIlaiyaraja songs from the 1970s he doesn't reach for his phone. Instead he takes out his Ilaiyaraaja vinyl record and places it carefully on the turntable; one wrong move could ruin the record and player. But once it starts playing it's just him and the music
The quest made him travel further back in time in search of vinyl records and players. This was in 2015 when they were only available on the black market and were more expensive. By 2018 they started becoming popular and hence more available and affordable. Sudhir bought his first turntable in 2020 an imported Denon for 35,000.
More youngsters are moving towards vinyl music says Neeraj Sablok founder of NoizzyBox an audiotech company. “It’s for the analogue sound, which offers a distinct warmth compared to digital audio.” Ever wondered why you feel like you need silence after being in a
The conversations you hear in daily life are analogue sound and analogue music is the same – the original as is – unlike digital music which can be edited. Digital music may sound crisper but is also more sterilised and devoid of natural imperfections and that can wear you down.
In India the demand for vinyl is steadily growing with current sales estimated at 5,000 units per month Pillai says. "Major music labels, indie artists and audiophiles value its unique sound quality and are contributing to this demand."
Lateef Mohamad who has a swarm of youngsters visiting his antique shop The Old Curiosity Shop on Anna Salai for turntables and gramophones says listening to music now requires the internet and many youngsters are doing everything they can to reduce screen time. Using turntables and going back to vinyl not only offers them that break from the digital world but also introduces them to a more
At Vinyl and Brew a new café in Alwarpet visitors can request their favourite artists from a vinyl collection. “There is no listening fatigue though we play music throughout the day. Also there is something magical about the music from a vinyl record, the little crackles, the warmth it just feels more alive,” says Ragu Muthiah founder
Digital music files, especially mp3, are highly compressed says Berty Ashley an audiophile and vinyl collector. “Tapes are less compressed but vinyl is the only format with no compression and comes closest to the original live music. That’s why you feel the notes more especially those of instruments like acoustic guitar and
While many vintage device buyers get it to gift their parents or grandparents a growing number are buying it for themselves at times to just listen to music without notifications distracting them. As human beings we are meant to listen to natural sounds Neeraj says.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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When Sudhir Viyas wants to listen to his favouriteIlaiyaraja songs from the 1970s he doesn't reach for his phone. Instead he takes out his Ilaiyaraaja vinyl record and places it carefully on the tu
