The point of the whole thing was different, too. Getting a good reproduction of what was being played used to be a priority. Getting the listeners' attention in a crowd seems to be more important now. Different equipment, different approach, different priorities.
How can it be that some old recordings sound sublime?
How do some older records sound insanely great?
I'm listening to Bill Evans "Song for Debbie" on vinyl. The soundstage is palpable. This is a live recording from 1961. How is this possible?
I'm listening to Bill Evans "Song for Debbie" on vinyl. The soundstage is palpable. This is a live recording from 1961. How is this possible?