Peter Gabriel and Album Art
I stumbled on this quote by Peter Gabriel today: “I’ve always loved artwork and album art. I think it’s been a huge part of what people identify and feel about the music and the records. I used to love gatefold sleeves… when you would sit with a new record and open it up it was just a precious moment. Now we’ve gone into this digital world a lot of that has been lost.”
I feel exactly the same way. I went to a Borders the other day and I couldn’t believe how slim the once massive CD collection is. The world is going to have to stop making CD’s to get me to switch all digital. I would prefer the physical album every time. The art and the tangible product is part of the fun of experiencing an album. The only exception would be with a band only having a couple good songs, but the rest album is crap lame. Then buying an MP3 or two can be worth it.
In closing, the more I listen to Peter Gabriel my mind is blown. I would love to meet him someday, even better work with him on something.
Les Paul Dies at 94
I had the amazing pleasure of sitting down next to Les Paul and talking with him just two months ago after one of his famed concerts at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York. While I was one of many standing in line to meet him, I am still astounded how welcoming he was. At 94, at 2am in the morning he was as courteous as anyone could ever be taking the time to ask me questions about my life. I feel very honored to have met him and be lucky enough to enjoy one of his shows.
When I heard the news of his passing today I was of course saddened, but not shocked because of his age. However I feel connected to him somehow. Out of pure chance last night I told my wife I wanted to put on the movie “Les Paul: Chasing Sound,” which I still hadn’t seen entirely. The more I learn about Les Paul I am in awe. This man changed music as we know it, and holy crap he was a phenomenal guitarist.
If you don’t know much about Les Paul I seriously recommend you read up. If you are a musician buy Les Paul: Chasing Sound, and it will help you realize what we owe to Les Paul. I love how he called Monday nights at the Iridium the best therapy. I hope to be that cool if I make my 90′s.
I know you will keep rocking on the other side Les. We’ll try and make some good music over here in the meantime.
Meeting Les Paul In New York
