The last century gave us quite an avalanche of formats for sound and vision and while some folks peer into the future by taking bets on the Blu-Ray vs. HD DVD fiasco, many people are finding niches in mediums past. Sidestepping the obvious and ongoing strength of vinyl sales, Reel Recordings has just begun releasing magnetic tapes again, specializing so far in an appropriate array of experimental seventies music. Only slightly more surprising is the astonishing array of underground cassette-only releases at Mimaroglu Music Sales. Perhaps even more entertaining are the format mash-ups, such as the floppy CDR or the VinylDisc (thanks Jonathan!). Personally, I like to gather the family around ye old wire recorder while we work at the art of homemade wax cylinders, the visage of Edison glowing from a frame above the hearth.
Well, except for we don't have a hearth and since we live in San Francisco, we'd rent it out for a pretty penny if we did.
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