I read an article from the New York Times that talked about a studio located on 44th street in Manhattan built in the 70's. A small team from Sony Music Entertainment performs the act of preserving the company's archives. "Everything falls apart", said Mr. Kirkeby, an archivist. Records warp and metal plates rust. This studio wants to be the last best place in the world where all the music can be preserved. I think that preserving the old records and playing them 5 days a week is a great way for old tunes to be operated by new technology. The studio is where the past lives on through it's music. Springsteen, Aerosmith, Kiss, Billy Joel, and John Lennon had all worked here which makes this place a very important part of music's history.Thursday, October 1, 2009
Current Events: At One Manhattan Corner, Music Never Dies
I read an article from the New York Times that talked about a studio located on 44th street in Manhattan built in the 70's. A small team from Sony Music Entertainment performs the act of preserving the company's archives. "Everything falls apart", said Mr. Kirkeby, an archivist. Records warp and metal plates rust. This studio wants to be the last best place in the world where all the music can be preserved. I think that preserving the old records and playing them 5 days a week is a great way for old tunes to be operated by new technology. The studio is where the past lives on through it's music. Springsteen, Aerosmith, Kiss, Billy Joel, and John Lennon had all worked here which makes this place a very important part of music's history.
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im surprised that they made the machine for music in the seventies and it stills works to this very day. also why do they want to be the last best place in the world where all music can be preserved. also its very famous that kiss, billy joel, and john Lennon worked there that must of made it part of music history as you said in your comment.
ReplyDeleteI Think this is really interesting, since i love all kinds of music even the old tracks, I find it cool that they are keeping an old studio open and playing the music it originally played.
ReplyDeleteI think its great that people try to preserve music and how it is played. Its a little like the first MP3 player, which is over 11 years old. There is an article from when it turned ten here
ReplyDeletehttp://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/03/10/ft_first_mp3_player/
This is a very interesting topic. I feel that this studio should be preserved. Thirty years from now people won't know what records were. They also will have no clue what a tape recorder is, and with they way technology keeps getting better, people thirty years from now people who aren't around now will have no idea what a c.d. player is. These record players were a piece of our history and should never be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, this article, although many people may think this is not that important, I disagree. Recently, there have been many historical sights which have been tore down or forgotten about and I think that the reality of this studio still being around today is interesting and important. This reminds me of how they are tearing down parts of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. Although, some landmarks are still remaining because they are cherished and are a big part of the past. Preserving history is essential because we learn through the past. The idea that this studio is still standing, working, and playing music is intriguing. Music is everlasting, and this studio wants to show, and be a part of that. I wonder if it is considered a landmark to the people in the neighborhood. The studio must contain many memories and it is great that it is still around and running.
ReplyDeleteMusic is a big part of peoples everyday life and should never be distroyed. Many historical buildings are being shut down or destroyed and this one is still running. I agree with Andrea because new technology is created everyday and should be used to play old tunes. New music is very popular and i think old music should be as well.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Andrea. Music is an important part of many peoples lives. I know many people who enjoy all types of music from many different eras. I think that old and new music are able to co exist, and the old music shouldn't be downplayed because it's, well, old. Music of all types should be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's also important to influence this generation with old music because then they'll be able to broaden their horizons.
ReplyDeleteI think that the preservation of this studio is a very significant thing. Music from previous generations are being lost with the coming of the new era, and I think that if the old records arent being kept alive, they will be lost in the past. Young kids nowadays don't even know what a record player is. Not many know what a VCR is either. With new technology being created everyday, now, more than ever, it is of the utmost importance to keep the past alive in the present.
ReplyDeleteThis place has historical significance especially in the music industry because of the fact that it plays the old tracks 5 days a week. Many legends in the music business have worked there, so I agree with all who feel that it is a positive thing that the studio is being preserved.
Everyone loves music. Some people cant live without it. They're obessed with their ipod, that they cant stop listening to it. If music was to ever stop selling into albums, then those who are obessed will go crazy and miss out on it.
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