Love the existential “crisis” of the why. At the risk of sounding creepy, as we’ve never met, I enjoy your channel because you do come across like one of my friends that I used to spend most of my time talking music with. I’m just listening. And of course I also do my channel when I feel like talking to my “friend”, aka the amorphous vc. Hope you keep it up, at whatever pace suits you. You are appreciated. Cheers.
Total existential crisis going on here. I also do enjoy watching videos posted by folks who I could imagine hanging out and talking music with. Like my bud, Eric Weinbender, who has also disappeared from making videos as of late. But, I've also had the pleasure of hanging out with him in person. Don't ever feel any pressure to post videos with a certain frequency or at a certain pace. Sounds like you have that part figured out. Thanks for hanging and for the thoughtful comment. Cheers ✌
Congratulations! We started making videos at the same time. The Noble Records contest was my second video. I won a t-shirt in that contest that I still wear often. I honestly can't believe that I'm still doing this but I have had so much fun. I started in an effort to meet other music lovers and most of the time, it has been rewarding. I do enjoy checking in with you here and there and your videos are always fun and worth watching. I hope you're around for a very long time. Take care.
We did start around the same time, Melinda. I’m 99% sure it was through Dillon’s channel that I discovered yours. I have enjoyed watching your channel grow. You deserve everything that you have accomplished with it. I’ve always appreciated your passion for collecting and the music itself. I check in with you more than is evident, as I always don’t comment (you have enough to respond to 😂). Here’s to five more years, as long as we’re still having fun doing it. Cheers ✌🏻
God damn it Jon. You had me cracking up. You are definitely an entertainer. So glad to hear about Dean. I miss him so much. You are absolutely one of my favorite channels. I only watch about a few. So don’t get a big head. Hahaha Sam is getting big. Good to see him playing ball! Cheers and Happy Holidays. Oh, I’m one of those channels that show vinyl finds. When I actually make a video. Sorry if I bore you. lol -Brian☘️
I tell Dean all the time that people miss his videos. He’s figured out how to stay away. We miss your videos as well, man. Dude. Your vinyl finds videos are not boring. You talk about your relationship to the music. How you discovered it. You tell us stories from the past. You talk about the music, Brian, and don’t just show records. Sam had his first game yesterday and the other team didn’t show up. Lol. It was strange. His team just scrimmaged for a full game. He’s obsessed with 🏀. I love it. Hope you’re doing well, Brian. Great to hear from you as always. Cheers ✌🏻
I'm glad DG did this video. Sitting at home with my lame record collection watching these videos, I always think how much more knowledgeable these guys are. I usually gravitate to the guys who I wish I could hang out with in real life. So it's gratifying to learn that they're sometimes afflicted with the same insecurities. Congratulations on five years and here's hoping you're wondering why you're still here five years from now. And really why are any of us anywhere?
I can dig that. Relatability is really important. We’re dealing with a medium here where people can present themselves however they want to. I’m sure I come off very different in my videos than I am in real life. Maybe not entirely, but definitely aspects of myself. Thanks for hanging and for the comment. Cheers! ✌🏻
You nailed John! WAY too many people take this whole vinyl community WAY too seriously. I certainly don’t take my videos or channel serious. Its for FUN! I do it to turn people on to music I enjoy. Im an expert on nothing! I do this mostly because my friends were tired of listening to me talk about music they didn’t care about. Its a good outlet for me and im still having fun. That’s all that matters
Yeah, man. It should really be all about having some fun. Speaking of… really enjoyed that road trip video of the Guncles in Chicago. That was really fun. Thanks, Mike! Hope all is well. Cheers ✌🏻
I guess I’m coming up on 3 years which is hard to believe. It started after I messaged Mazzy via the Hoffman forum for some technical details on how the sausage is made with uploading a video etc. I really enjoy your videos and this was a great one. Keep ‘em coming!
I taught Mazzy everything he knows about editing and graphics. Don’t let him tell you otherwise. Thanks, Tim! Congrats on all the success you have had with your channel in just three years. Cheers ✌🏻
Thanks for sharing, your honesty comes across so well. I really enjoy your video's, also because you actually do point out all kinds of new and interesting stuff - a couple of video's back you mentioned Rachel Baiman and what a discovery she consequently was for me, Common Nation Of Sorrow is my favorite album of '23. So there you go.
Very interesting video. My first VC video was the Dylan contest too. Not long after that video, my dad passed away. I had lost the desire to make videos, but I discovered Steve Carlson, and he did a contest. So I gave it another go. Too bad for the VC. Making videos for me has changed over the years. RU-vid is a great way to find new bands, old bands that passed you by, get to know people afflicted with this hobby and gives me a creative outlet. I really don’t take myself all that seriously. And no one else should either. If anything… it’s me showing how I’m learning about bands that I’ve listened to for years, but didn’t know the story behind them or a song. But mainly it’s just a way to goof off in public. I always enjoy your take on the hobby. Weather it’s about collecting, downsizing or the people that you’ve met since doing this. I definitely would like to see you continue making content (yeah I said it) due to your unique take on things. You have a great sense of humor and seem like a good person. You remind me that I should do a bit better about connecting with more people in the VC. But that’s been tough for me in general, and I’d like to avoid the weirdos. You however, are one of the normal folks here. And for that- thank you.
I will always remember your entry into my only contest. It was incredible. We had a lot of good fun with editing back then, didn’t we? I think what you and Bryce continue to do is fantastic. You both bring your shared experiences to those connections and you both make it all about the music. It’s always best to avoid the weirdos, man. I think once one has been doing this long enough, we kind of find our crew and then just settle in. It’s very rare for me to connect with any new channels anymore. Thanks for thoughtful comment, Brother Eric. Hope all is well out your way. Cheers ✌🏻
A great ramble through your thoughts. I was trying to tidy my desk while listening to this but had to keep stopping and rewinding because I couldn't follow, so sat down and gave you my attention...keep doing what you do...now I still need to tidy the desk...
I enjoy channels like yours. I used to be an active member of the vinyl community nearly 12 years ago, and have only tune into videos now and then, but I always like seeing one of yours popping up in the feed.
I wish I had known about this space 12 years ago. It would’ve been a lot easier to make videos and be more active before I had kids. Also, I would’ve saved myself a lot of money learning about some of these records I’m buying now. 😂 Thanks for the kind words. Cheers! ✌🏻
Those records and cds look way better featuring in a video🤩yeah i did stalk you a bit on the temptations album🤫 now the stuff I'm here for - 5 years in the VC purchases you a good chunk of screentime on laying down what the VC means and is on YT. 'Pure music fandom' - i really can't think of many (any) people who do it better than you? It's ultimately what keeps everyone coming back (that, and the clean design and editing. Oh and the humour😂). Love how you give examples of entertainers and educators in the VC; great way to look at things! I love you addressing the content conundrum of YT. Beautifully said👌 i'm so glad you're still doing this and i hope you continue. 5 years and only ever getting better. Salut!
Just too generous, Dean. Hope you don't mind me talking too much about you here. This was a mess of a ramble that I think I managed to salvage into something mildly coherent. I did cut out a few more "critiques" of the Vinyl Community. Just didn't feel they were constructive points. Still have plans to get you on the channel here at some point. The planets have to align (my house empty and you not being up late). 😄 Cheers ✌
Time flies when you’re having fun. I don’t think you fully realize how entertaining and knowledgeable you are. But then again what partly makes you so entertaining is your self-deprecation. 😂 I miss Mr. subtitles. Some people really do take themselves too seriously. But they are doing something right I guess if they have a following. I wish I had more time to connect and participate with live streams but they overwhelm me and I haven’t had the time. I hope you continue to make videos for years and years to come Jon. Whether you believe it or not you’re a great content creator. And a great friend! Smooches!
Aside from the occasional late night stream, I don’t have time for the live streams either, Bill. I quite often think “Is this the time I bring back Mr. Subtitles?” I’m just too lazy to do it. Who knows how long I’ll do this? There are friendships I have made that will outlast this channel, I believe. Yours is one for sure, Bill. Thank you ✌🏻
Five years! Congratulations. Whatever you’re doing, it works!! You’re also one of the few, at least with the music I tend to like, who actively seeks out new bands and artists. It’s hard to do as you get older, but it seems to come naturally for you. I missed the first four years, but will be watching for as long as you continue to do it. I may have to go back and watch some vintage DG one of these days too.
This Vinyl Community ordeal has distracted me a little from new music. At least as much as I used to focus on it. Used finds and crazy amounts of reissues have gotten in the way. I got back into the swing of new releases a little more this year. Will talk about that in a future video. You’ve entered this whole thing in a pretty fresh way with a different perspective. I think being encouraged to do it by Mazzy (and maybe Amanda?), you have avoided the pitfalls of making vinyl finds videos. I really like your topic/artist-based approach. I hope you stick with it. Thanks, Todd! Cheers ✌🏻
Congratulations on five years. You make a lot of good points, especially about how there are no rules for the VC. Do whatever you want. I think the diary aspect was a big reason I started making videos almost five years ago...just to be able to look back at an old video to be reminded of records I picked up and why and what was happening at the time. Rock on Jon!
Congratulations on 5 years for you as well, Randy! Treating this as a diary is a pretty good way of going about things. It’s also kind of cryptic, depending on how you look at it. 😂 Hope all is well your way, friend. Cheers! ✌🏻
Jon - Long time no see! Hope all is well my friend. Things have been crazy over here, but I'm back - I'll be posting a video soon. Love the video, love the Christmas room, can't wait to catch up!
Paul! What’s up, Unc?! Man. Great to hear from you. Sorry for the delayed response. I’ve been real lazy lately with comment responses. What’s with the call letters? 😄 Don’t be a stranger, man. Would love to a video from you and to hear what’s been up with you. Cheers ✌🏻
Cheers on your 5 year anniversary and thanks a billion for the shout out. Not sure how much I educate (even in my own classes at school 😂). I agree on your take on new vinyl finds. It’s just ostentatious at best. I bought this, I bought that, everyone can do that, but can they relate the music and how they felt when hearing it, that’s the key.
Thanks, Fred. I wish I had discovered this whole RU-vid space back when you guys starting making videos. It would’ve been much easier to make videos before having kids. But maybe that’s why I started doing this… to escape!!! It’s crazy that I was doing this for close to a year before I even discovered your channel. I binge-watched the majority of your Gimme Tens. Started making my own lists and almost decided to do responses years later. Lol. If “educate” is too lofty a word, I will definitely say that you generously share what music you’re passionate about with the rest of us nerds. By doing that you have introduced a lot of folks to a lot of great music. So, take that for what it’s worth. Cheers, Fred ✌🏻
5 years is a long time.. And I like what you said about not being a content creator ! Same here, I prefer to show what I got and I enjoy showing the journey of getting there !
Mazzy is extremely good at what he does, agreed.. and Sam with his douchasodes have always been a favorite channel and a lot of fun ! And it has been nice to connect with folks that care about music..A VC friend is actually coming here to Reno to see the sights, and hang with me tomorrow.. Too cool, and looking forward to the meet. Good honest vid.. Thanks for that !😮
Responding to both comments here. It’s all about the journey to me, JT. And the engagement. Very cool you’re having a meet up soon. Enjoyed seeing those Gram Parsons pick-ups. Those liner notes by Elvis Costello are brilliant. Two my favorite artists right there. Thanks for listening to my ramble. Cheers ✌🏻
@@TheDigitalGramophone I respect your honesty. thanks for getting back to me.. I like your channel. I think MGK Boston turned me on to you. Gonna stick with Ted on my main source of used records.. They're all Tower stock. and he was the Mgr.! Going back on Tuesday. My meet up is with Steve Herold ( RU-vid ).. He's in NJ and works on films as an editor.. Good guy, and another that is into his Cd's way more than vinyl. ✌️
Morning Jon☕️👋🏻wow! So happy to hear you and Dean the master of music😊😁stay in touch AND such great gifts from D!!! Wow wow!! Hawkwind 😮🙃that’s a beaut of an album! Ok watching my friend
This was a great retrospective on the art of the Digital Gramophone. Your videos are great because they don't take themselves too seriously. I will say one of the things that is obvious about your channel and some of my other favorites in the VC is the community / sharing and care between a bunch of people who are fans of music linked on the interweb.
Hey Alexander. There have been moments where I talk about things that have meaning and things that I care about. Some personal stuff. And I listen to a lot of sad music. 😂 But! I keep things light for the most part. I have been very fortunate to make some good friends through this. There is a community aspect, for sure. Yours is one of two channels that have started in the past year that I watch and enjoy. On Instagram, too. Btw… saw that Richard Davis album you posted. I recorded this before I had a chance to listen to the Richard Davis Trio album I showed. It’s some pretty avant garde stuff. First album I’ve ever listened to with him as a leader. Thanks for hanging out with me here and for the kind words. Hope all is well with you. Cheers ✌🏻
Really enjoyed your candor in this video. I can relate to growing tired of the show/tell aspect of making VC videos. To each their own, but I feel some folks are “stuck” doing that. Sticking around and still making videos after 5 years does deserve congrats, if you want it or not 😂. Happy Holidays!
Wow. Congrats! That's crazy. 5 years in the game. That is beauty VCLT. Haha. On the other hand, I DO consider myself an EXPERT. 🧐 Suck it, hatahs! No debate, Mazzy is one of the best. It is what it is. Enjoyed! Rant notwithstanding, keep on doing what you're doing! 😁
A very mild rant. Speaking truth! I have enjoyed the much needed passion for soul music that you have brought to this space, Craig. Congrats on eclipsing the year mark, btw. Here’s to many more. Cheers! ✌🏻
Good food for thought, which I will respond to in time on video. It's worth noting what we do with our time, especially with full lives as I'm sure you can relate. I weirdly started doing VC vids cause I thought it would help me appreciate what I have, and buy less. Stupidly wrong. But the number 1 reason I still do them and will continue, is to make human connections. Serious there. And to mirror and backup Alex's collection in case something happens to his. A stewardship of sorts.
Have a started a debate? Connections have been the only thing that keeps me making videos, Dom. I talk about influence affecting my collecting and listening in an upcoming video. I don't harp on it, but I mention it. I'm just buying Alex's collection. That is whenever Magic Johnson isn't beating me to it. 🤓
I just enjoy listening to other people who love music, and you are one of the most genuine. I like that, so thanks. I agree with you on Mazzy! Love goes out to Grandma too.
Hey Jon, Good catching up with you and congrats on 5 years! Sweet giftage from Deano. I miss seeing him on. Doing the videos you truly feel like doing...just hanging out and sharing one's passions and interests, regardless of the 'likegeist' sounds like the most fun and really what YT was about originally...no pressure and no concern about the "right way" to approach it. You're very clearly you in the videos, and have learned quite a bit from you along the way as well. Here's to another 5 years at least if you choose so. 🙂-Carm
I think going back what 14/15 years(?) when the first “VC” videos were being made - social media itself was so different. So it’s only natural that it would evolve as everything else has. It’s all about the connection with folks. That’s exactly right, Carm. Also, I have learned so much more from everyone else. I’m glad to hear from you, as I recently purchased two reissues of Pauline Anna Strom’s albums. Gorgeous electronic music. Just something from your wheelhouse that I would show if I was doing regular vinyl finds videos. 😂 Hope all is well, Carm. Cheers ✌🏻
@@TheDigitalGramophone Ah very nice, yes...love Paulina's music! Glad to hear you're into those and look forward to your further take on those if you so desire. 🙂I just got her new CD set and may even come on to yak about it at some point....Doing well here and glad you sound to be too.
you have turned me onto several bands over the years :). i ask myself some of the same questions pretty often. a nice meditation on your experience over the last 5 years :). the evan parker is awesome :). edit: also, i agree, best not to encourage mazzy despite him being talented as you mentioned
Editing is a wonderful thing. This began as four incoherent videos. I want to like the Evan Parker enough to consider it something I return to, but I’ll accept appreciation for it as art. Mazzy has already watched and commented, but I guarantee that he took considerable time to make sure I wasn’t trolling him. 🤠 Thanks, Fred. I’ve missed your last couple of livestreams. I hope you’re doing well. Cheers ✌🏻
congrats on 5 years. hope you come out west at some point so we can exchange dad rock stories-- it's your only chance to meet maslov anyway as he's not allowed to travel south of the mason-dixon line.
The Dad Rock Chronicles. Sounds like a podcast. Book it! The plan is to fly out to visit my sister and niece next summer. One of these days I’ll make the trip to Cali. Kind of embarrassed I’ve never been there before. One of these days you and Sherv need to come to the birthplace of American Music - The Deep South. 😎
Dean - a class act, and a good VC friend. I mildly disagree what YT or the VC is for, but then again, I have been here for 12-13 years at this point, and YT used to be made/designed for cute cat videos and that's it - not meme thumbnails of Rick Beato... but I'm probably old guy/get off lawn at this point. I have no friends at this point in my life, so VC and Flight Sim Friends are all I have now.
Those silly cat videos have made a lot of money. RU-vid has never been some internet utopia of innocence where people just go to make friends. It had partner based revenue right out of the gates.
I have often been accused of being way to serious on my channel and I need to lighten up, I try but when you are such a serious minded person, like myself , I find it quite difficult. 😂😂. My wife have never watched a single video or listened to a record. For me it is an outlet and my one way to communicate with others. I do this because I love the interaction with people. I takes me a few hours to answer the comments but that is why I do this and I have met some great people, even met you which is the highlight of my life. My life has obviously been pretty sad. Keep the sad bastard music coming our way, sometimes I do need to be depressed lol
Steve, I almost staged an intervention when you drove to Charlotte. Your videos had become so serious, it felt like you were being audited. Just wait for my year-end lists. 2023’s Saddest Albums. I’m making some merch. The Digital Gramophone tissue boxes. 🤧
I subscribed to your "not-content" sometime earlier this year. I like your manner and tone. If you still feel like making videos, I'll keep watching them. I recently did a purge of all of the pandemic VC channels as I just had too many to consume and decided to whittle them down to a manageable consumption level; yours is one I've kept. It seems I've also kept the channels of several of the people that have commented on this video. I will say that if more than one of you speak kindly of an album, it does have an effect of making me listen 'harder' when sampling it but as you communicated; I'm always asking: "Is it for me?". Lastly, I'm a big fan of Sam's Douchesodes and sense of humor...and am shocked he is still under 1000 subscribers, but as you also stated, "I don't think he cares"...which is part of his charm. So I leave you with the words from his own comment: "the traditional five-year anniversary gift is wood. I hope someone sent you a log - or at least left one in your yard" 😆Maybe you should plan a road trip to Arizona, stop in for a beer and meat stick, leave a log in his porta potty while listening to some dream pop / shoegaze you've never heard of :) Cheers and congrats on 5 years!
You bring up something really important here. I have definitely bought records because 4 or 5 or more people talk about them in videos. However, I really try to stream something before I go out and purchase it. “Is it for me?” is THE most important question that everyone should be asking themselves. Sam is the best. His comment is further proof of that. Thanks for hanging and the kind words. Cheers! ✌🏻
That’s interesting that you say you feel some people take their collections too seriously. That would be my only slight peeve with the VC. It sometimes feels that people forget why they fell in love with music in the first & now it’s became an academic exercise only to be discussed in hushed tones.The moment in my record buying life that I realised that the second & third KC & The Sunshine band albums are as good as anything by James Brown.. well it was a road to Damascus moment! Great video btw. 😊
I could honestly make a 30 minute video just on that subject alone - people taking themselves too seriously. But then I’d have to name names and piss people off and… actually, that doesn’t sound like a bad idea. 😂 I have never listened to an entire album by KC & the Sunshine Band. Maybe I will rectify that today. Cheers, Harris! ✌🏻
Well maybe I'm the exception, but you've influenced me to explore and buy a fair amount of music. For whatever reason you do videos, please keep doing them. They are always enjoyable.
I don’t know about that, Elliott. I think you have me confused with all those Beatles channels you watch. 😂 Thank you for watching my videos and for all the conversation we’ve had. I hope one day we’ll be able to meet up. Cheers ✌🏻
Hi Jon. I enjoy your videos. Congratulations on keeping at it for five years. I had a try many years ago and decided it was a lot of effort and I wasn't enjoying it. I suppose I get to discuss music with the independent record store owners I keep in business, so I have someone to talk to. Thanks for mentioning Dean - I miss his videos. I agree that Sam has way too few subscribers. Everyone could use a vinyl douche now and then. Another channel that is woefully undersubscribed is drrythm - they have a new video just out. Those guys always talk about the music and they have a lot of knowledge to share. If Digital Gramophone makes no sense, perhaps you have mastered the art recommended by David Byrne when he advised us to 'Stop Making Sense!'
This does take effort. Especially the way I do it. I do continue to enjoy it when I can find time for it, though. Mark and John are fantastic. Tremendous knowledge indeed. I don’t watch every video of theirs, but I always check in. I’ve listened to their radio show a couple of times. I actually had watched their latest video a few days ago. Thanks for hanging out with me here. Cheers! ✌🏻
Have had Warrior on the edge of time. Space Ritual. Hall of the mountain grill and Hawklords 25 years on on either cassette record or compact disc throughout the years .
Jon, but what are we all just doing here? Yea man, receiving the album Cloud Nine put you on cloud nine. I also need that funky shack album EW showed, or whatever it’s called. Killer Hawkwind! Another EW reference, he beat me out getting that Hawkwind from Chris has the Spins- he was selling some records quite a few years ago. When he still had a channel. WAIT right there, pal! You are an expert, in what you buy and what you like. Keep it positive. You are very serious. Seriously. I am also seriously serious, about what I have absolutely no idea. Lol the music has brought us together but ultimately it’s about the people and the connection. Much ado about nothing. Excellent content! Bravo. Peace ☮️ Namaste 🙏 the Zonkman
Chris Has the Spins! Totally forgot about that kid. I think he’s still on Instagram? I don’t know. You do need to seriously chill on being so serious in your seriously serious videos. What ARE we doing here? We’re all just sitting on a rock flying through space. 🌍 💫 👩🚀 👨🏽🚀 🧑🚀
While I started making videos because my brother talked me into it, there is part of me that has come to look at it as a creative outlet, and I'm a creative guy. I think it would be fun to learn to learn to make good videos, but I struggle so much in just keeping up with a one-video-per-week schedule that it doesn't feel like there's time to continue to expand my skill set beyond what I've already learned to make the workflow efficient. I have no intentions to monetize and start a media empire, so, like you, I'm using RU-vid wrong. On one hand, I'm happy I don't feel any pressure to chase trends to stay on the algorithm's good side; on the other hand, I wish the algorithm liked what I was doing, because I do wish more people watched the videos. I try not to wrap my self-worth in YT statistics (which is good, because by nobody's definition have I been "successful" on this platform), but it's also hard to justify the time and effort I put into it for 15 views. But then, I also don't engage with the VC proper, and I'm not really willing to network, so I suppose I reap what I sow. In short: I too have complicated and conflicting feelings about being on RU-vid. I can say that I probably still wouldn't know about Kiwi Jr. if not for you, and I like both of the albums I've subsequently purchased, so there's some tangible results for you. Still, congrats on sticking it out for five years. Here's to a couple more before fizzling out and walking away from it in order to focus on our shuffleboard skills.
Hey Bryce. First, let me say that I love what you and Eric do. My brother and I only text each other about sports. Next, your videos have always looked great. From the thumbnails, to the camera you use, and the band math (when you still did it). You’ve got it right. Engagement is everything. 90% of the people that comment on my channel make videos too. I don’t really have much of a reach beyond that. We’re all just patting each other on the back in “THE Vinyl Community.” Last, I’m sorry I haven’t been watching as much as of late. I’ve cut back on my viewing tremendously. I honestly found that it got in the way of me actually listening to music. I still check in with you guys and I’ll make more of an effort to comment as well. The most important thing is to have fun with it and, yes, use it as an outlet. I think talking and writing about music actually makes our connection to it stronger. Cheers ✌🏻
My first comment on this channel was in 2019 & it was on your Top 10 of that year ..I posted my Top 10 of 1981 as a contrast & you weren't offended but understood I met no ill will & was contributing constructively. That was then , this is now.
Thank your for all your constructive comments and our conversations, David. I value them greatly. Congrats on Soto! I think we all knew that was going to happen. ⚾️
Mazzy worked for ABC Records when AJA came out, he has a photography background and knows the music he talks about. I agree he's much better at being a VC channel host than most and there will always be those that are jealous of this.
Hey Jon. We must have had our first uploads within a couple days of each other - like two strangers passing in the night. I had a five year video prepped for earlier this week and then scrapped it. I might include some clips in my next video. Very few of the channels that inspired me to upload my first video exist anymore. I am also a big time “um” guy - might start editing all of those out. My videos would be Shorts then. Congrats on making it - I hope you have cake with candles. I was waiting for The Osmonds to come out - I guess they got bumped the diarrhea. I appreciate the kind words and hope you keep fighting the good fight for another five. Cheers! (The traditional five-year anniversary gift is wood. I hope someone sent you a log - or at least left one in your yard)
That’s hilarious. I figured you had been posting for at least a year before me. I know you have been watching videos longer than me. You should still post something in acknowledgment of this magnificent feat. A list is always nice. Top Five Beers shown by The Douche. Top Five Tweemocore albums shown by The Douche. The Osmonds definitely got bumped by the diarrhea. Not the first time and won’t be the last. I need some diapers for my mouth. Maybe you know a good brand. Next up… more year-end content that isn’t content. Looking forward to what you have in store for us as well. Cheers ✌🏻
@@TheDigitalGramophone Yeah, I actually put something together yesterday - otherwise I would have totally counted down my Top 5 diapers for diarrhea of the mouth of 2023. I guess I'll keep that in my back pocket for another time.
Despite your denial, you are a content creator. But you also have become a great friend who shares music and stories in such a wonderful low key way. And I love our backstage banter and cannot wait to meet you next year. I know I will probably be disappointed though 🙂 Jon, you are one of my favorites in these parts, and your subtle or not-so-subtle humor is contagious and your top 200 list was much better than CATS on Broadway. Six years on for me, but I promise I won't create a video response based on #6inch's comment. The people I've met through these years make it all worthwhile. And this so-called VC gives me the opportunity to share my collection with more than just those who stop by for a real visit. Best to you my friend!!!
I got the line ok five years my brain hurts a lot...5 years huh?? I don’t give a deee-amm about subs...period.....I came here to connect about music w others....Hehehehe you are cracking me up 🤣😂
Responding to both comments here. Dean is the best, Lis! Definitely miss his videos but I know he checks in and comments on yours from time to time. Yeah. Who cares about subs and stuff. I guess I would care if it was a factual number. But it’s not. I’m here for the same reason. Engagement! With folks like you. Thank you for all the support. Stay tuned for some more content that’s not content. 😂🎉✌🏻
Te sigo desde España y soy otro loco de la música y muchas veces me veo reflejado en ti. Lo malo que aquí cada vez hay menos tiendas de discos y los grupos no pasan por España, solo en festivales. Afortunadamente se siguen haciendo discos muy buenos, a pesar de lo que dice la gente, pero hay que saber buscar y no caer en la mediocridad, por ejemplo este año hay varios discos que me parecen increíbles como son los últimos trabajos de Bonny Doon, Asher Gamedze, Roge (Brasil) y Seven Wunder. Por cierto el disco de Hawkind es brutal, lo tengo en Cd. Chao.
Sven Wunder is the only name I recognize here. Will look into the others. It’s become more and more expensive for American bands to tour Europe. Spain has the best festivals, though! Thanks for hanging out and the thoughtful comment. Cheers ✌🏻
l started a little over four years ago and you seemed like an old timer back then.... if l edit out all my talking and just left in the ums and uhs and long pauses my videos would still be twenty minutes, waaaahaaaa!! crank that Hawkwind when everyone is home.
Hey Sherv. You were one of the channels that started after I did and I thought, “This guy should’ve been doing this for the last ten years.” Next time Dom does one of those live stream deals, it would be great to see you pop up on screen. The Hawkwind will be blasted, and the family will deal!
Just discovered your Channel. It’s very interesting. I am really finding you a down to earth Vinyl lover. I think I’m the same. If you ever want to connect with an Australian Vinyl lover, I’d be interested. - Wayne (Aussie Vinyl Guy Channel). Cheers
Thanks for watching! Yeah. I'm just trying to have fun over here and get all these wandering thoughts out of my brain. Will check out your channel! Cheers!
No no no! Why'd you go and do this? Now I'm having a self-centred mini personality crisis. I must not think about why I (sporadically) make videos! That way madness lies. I don't need more of an excuse for navel gazing. Damn and blast you! I don't think I know what content is. What does content contain or not contain? Why are you not content with being content?
I’m just keeping you honest, Hedley! So a content creator is somebody who does a series of videos where they talk about something very specific. Maybe a specific genre of music. Maybe something like, I don’t know, country rock? The content creator has usually done their research, and can usually record videos that people would seek out for recommendations on said subject, i.e. country rock. The content creator usually is widely associated with the subject they normally talk about. For example - country rock. 😂🤣
Also… to clarify… I never said I wasn’t content to be content. Though, that’s a nice play on words. I just said I don’t consider myself to be a content creator. I don’t consider myself a source for knowledge or consumption.
Excellent video. I'm tired of videos about findings, what matters is the music. Another thing is people talk about music that they consider amazing but I think music is amazing for them, it's a way of creating content. I needed a video like this. Thanks for the great vídeo
Thank you so much for the kind words. Yes, the music is what matters most. Sometimes I have also been guilty of not focusing on that enough. But no longer. Cheers! ✌🏻
