newbie basics (funk, house, cd, speakers, cover)

retro · 10-10-2007, 08:28 AM

I'm searching for words that wont offend, but the bottom line is I gag whenever I hear what passes for music today. I've resolved to find a way to play the music I like in my own house without earphones. Neither do I want to mortgage my house — a basic contrivance that will provide sound for an unsophisticated ear will do the trick.

Lets say I want to listen to Benny Goodman or Bunny Berrigan, what do I buy? What do I play it on?

I love that funky stuff they play in the swamps in Louisiana, you know with those little accordion squeeze box things. Is that stuff recorded? On what, if it is?

I'd really love some input, but I don't want to know about MP3s, a dollar a song, and anything that requires sticking something in my ear. I liked the way it was all on one machine when I was a kid.

Any help out there?

Urban Hat€monger ? · 10-10-2007, 08:57 AM

I think reading this post has just caused my IQ to plummet through the floor.

I would move it to the appropriate forum if I knew which forum would be the most appropriate.

Answers on a postcard

Skid Mark · 10-10-2007, 09:00 AM

I'm guessing your computer doesnt have speakers???

retro · 10-10-2007, 10:15 AM

I address myself to Skid Mark: Yes, indeed my computer does have speakers — however, I would favor a solution that wouldn't rely on them if possible.

As for "Urban Hatemonger," may I observe sir, there isn't any room for your I.Q. to plummet. Maybe you should divine a way to elevate it.

right-track · 10-10-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by retro

I'm searching for words that wont offend, but the bottom line is I gag whenever I hear what passes for music today. I've resolved to find a way to play the music I like in my own house without earphones. Neither do I want to mortgage my house — a basic contrivance that will provide sound for an unsophisticated ear will do the trick.

Lets say I want to listen to Benny Goodman or Bunny Berrigan, what do I buy? What do I play it on?

I love that funky stuff they play in the swamps in Louisiana, you know with those little accordion squeeze box things. Is that stuff recorded? On what, if it is?

I'd really love some input, but I don't want to know about MP3s, a dollar a song, and anything that requires sticking something in my ear. I liked the way it was all on one machine when I was a kid.

Any help out there?

Buy one of these ^

Then go here ^

Urban Hat€monger ? · 10-10-2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retro

As for "Urban Hatemonger," may I observe sir, there isn't any room for your I.Q. to plummet. Maybe you should divine a way to elevate it.

Your the one who doesn't know how to work a CD

Duke Of Slander · 10-10-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Your the one who doesn't know how to work a CD

jackhammer · 10-10-2007, 11:00 AM

I know the OP'S first post was confusing, but the poor guy has probably left already!

right-track · 10-10-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I know the OP'S first post was confusing, but the poor guy has probably left already!

Nah, his computer time has probably timed out and the old dear down the corrider will be doing her online shopping on the Tesco site.

stakeraiser · 10-10-2007, 12:01 PM

Back when I was a kid, you had to walk 39 miles to the record store in your bare feet in the snow, and when you got the record home, you had to broadcast it through a coffee can as a speaker

you damn whippersnappers

10-10-2007, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
retro Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	newbie basics I'm searching for words that wont offend, but the bottom line is I gag whenever I hear what passes for music today. I've resolved to find a way to play the music I like in my own house without earphones. Neither do I want to mortgage my house — a basic contrivance that will provide sound for an unsophisticated ear will do the trick. Lets say I want to listen to Benny Goodman or Bunny Berrigan, what do I buy? What do I play it on? I love that funky stuff they play in the swamps in Louisiana, you know with those little accordion squeeze box things. Is that stuff recorded? On what, if it is? I'd really love some input, but I don't want to know about MP3s, a dollar a song, and anything that requires sticking something in my ear. I liked the way it was all on one machine when I was a kid. Any help out there?

10-10-2007, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	I think reading this post has just caused my IQ to plummet through the floor. I would move it to the appropriate forum if I knew which forum would be the most appropriate. Answers on a postcard __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I know the OP'S first post was confusing, but the poor guy has probably left already! __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

10-10-2007, 12:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
stakeraiser Music Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: WV Posts: 188	Back when I was a kid, you had to walk 39 miles to the record store in your bare feet in the snow, and when you got the record home, you had to broadcast it through a coffee can as a speaker you damn whippersnappers __________________ http://WWW.FLASHBACKALTERNATIVES.com Playing classic alternative, new wave, punk, etc, taking requests all day

10-10-2007, 09:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Skid Mark Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 210	I'm guessing your computer doesnt have speakers???

10-10-2007, 10:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
retro Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	I address myself to Skid Mark: Yes, indeed my computer does have speakers — however, I would favor a solution that wouldn't rely on them if possible. As for "Urban Hatemonger," may I observe sir, there isn't any room for your I.Q. to plummet. Maybe you should divine a way to elevate it.