I never gave up on the LP (that’s “vinyl” to you young hipsters) and have amassed a pretty sizeable collection as a result of my reputation as the person one could give his/her records to when doing a digital mutiny. While many of these records are classics of various genres, some are just mysteries to me. The worst part is that I’ve never listened to them all. This disconnect between wanting to hold onto something and never using it (aparigraha in sanskrit ;-) seems like a fruitful matrix for artful play. SO, I’m going to listen to and make something in response to each record, one per day until I’ve listened to them all.
Here’s the link to the set. You can also get it daily from the right sidebar.
Ummm. I hate stuff, especially unused stuff. I do take the holding onto unused possessions as symbolic of holding onto holding onto useless situations, emotions, etc. But I find a refreshing honesty in your LP stuff. I’m rid of everything but a few old cassettes and CDs–but everything is digitized. How much is there on itunes just waiting to be listened to? Ripped for when I have the time? I’d guess about 20% of my music I haven’t gotten to hearing yet, maybe 40% not as much as I’d like. Though it doesn’t take up much space, digital clutter is no better than physical. Must get on this.
Love the set. Artful stuff. The only way. xoA
Hey Peter, this is great. Amazed this sanskrit word exists–I relate. For me it’s all about the potential something holds, which is about fantasy/vision that is never manifested. At least I have something concrete, some “proof,” even it was initially just the inspiration (or something that was finished long ago). The ongoing tension between impermanence and continuity–really two sides of the same thing. Happy New Year.