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Last episode, we looked at the Vinyl Renaissance and the reemergent interest in vinyl records and the digital age has not rendered vinyl obsolete but has faced a renewed interest across generational boundaries.So, if you've just pulled your old vinyl collection out of storage, or inherited a vinyl record collection, or stumbled upon some records at a yard sale, you might be wondering if you've got a treasure trove of valuable vinyl. Today, we're going to look at what makes some records more valuable than others.We will explore the fascinating world of vinyl collectability and the unique culture that surrounds it. Vinyl records are not merely functional mediums for playing music; they have become coveted artifacts treasured by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.We will then look at some of the top most collectible and valuable vinyl records of all time and how to assess their worth.Then we will also look at some records that might (more likely) be in your collection to be on the lookout for.Resourceshttps://www.rarerecords.net/record-info/most-valuable-vinyl-records/·      https://www.marthastewart.com/8151439/valuable-record-albumshttps://thevinylfactory.com/news/a-couple-of-the-partridge-family-records-have-been-listed-on-ebay-for-1000000/https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/blog/do-you-have-valuable-vinyl-records/#:~:text=Vinyl%20records%20from%20the%20'50s,20s%20can%20also%20be%20collectible.https://www.themanual.com/culture/record-vinyl-albums-every-man-should-own/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-most-expensive-vinyl-records-190013983.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAF4qm8BfChIsEHo4iQQu2DseEYDDjQuvQiKpN0XsCHZk48ZPGhYPSL62cnztKYx4nNM1f4ISDN9aLnV5OhhxlB03LuICr5xdAzIL1qe6vPI0AwJBfYsFS6UtYjBdCqPFdZt2oD9Mt2NIq--UrCW2i4Q_FXGoDnqqsc1XfjAAiB18https://bigfudgevinyl.com/blogs/news/top-10-most-valued-rare-vinyl-recordshttps://hmv.com/blog/music/the-10-most-expensive-vinyl-records-ever-soldhttps://www.discogs.com/

Welcome back to The Sound Wave Show, where we're unwrapping the enchanting world of high-fidelity audio—especially tailored for this festive season. Get ready to take a pause and reflect on ten facts that truly make high-fidelity audio a holiday marvel!

Today, we're diving into a topic that has been captivating music enthusiasts around the globe—the Vinyl Renaissance! I am going to do another 3-part series where I cover:·       Vinyl Renaissance, Surprising Facts and Caring for Vinyl·       Collectible Vinyl (investment and historical)·       Vinyl records you should ownDo you remember going to a record store to use your saved up lawn-mowing money to buy 2, maybe 3 records? Why do people, including younger generations still find vinyl records appealing? What exactly is a Renaissance and how does it apply to vinyl? What were the top selling vinyl records last year? How should you care for your vinyl records? What are exactly are “b-sides” and what are some of the most surprising b-sides?Resourceshttps://www.themanual.com/culture/why-vinyl-is-coming-back/https://www.themanual.com/culture/record-vinyl-albums-every-man-should-own/https://www.billboard.com/pro/vinyl-album-sales-rise-growth-slowing/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_revival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day#:~:text=Record%20Store%20Day%20was%20founded,performances%2C%20meet%20and%20greets%20withhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-side_and_B-side

Welcome to the 3rd part of the AI in Music episodes -  today we will learn about some specific AI and ML tools used in music creation and production..Music creation has always been a creative and artistic endeavor that has relied on the skills and talents of musicians and producers to create memorable songs and albums. However, in recent years, with the advent of AI and ML technologies, music creation is changing. Let's dive deeper into three specific tools that are being used today.

Today’s episode is AIM Part Two of the 3-part series. Today I interview a special guest in the studio; ChatGPT. In the chat we talk about a number of interesting topics and some of the pro’s and cons of using AI in music:How AI is used in the music industryAI created musicMusic production and masteringNew artist searchingThe rise of virtual pop stars

Given my personal and professional interest and focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Leaning (ML), I thought I’d do a series of SoundWaveShow episodes that cover the intersection of AI and ML with Music. I am calling this series Artificial Intelligence in Music (AIM) – which is kind of funny for those of us who remember AIM as the first widely used chat application from AOL. This episode is AIM Part One: What are AI and ML and how it is already impacting your life? I will cover this topic is 3 episodes:AIM Part One: What are AI and ML and how it is already impacting your life?AIM Part Two: A broad brush overview of AIMAIM Part Three: Specific uses and applications of AIM (including AI music generators) Resources https://ai.engineering.columbia.edu/ai-vs-machine-learning/#:~:text=Put%20in%20context%2C%20artificial%20intelligence,and%20improve%20themselves%20through%20experience https://cyanite.ai/2021/04/30/4-applications-of-ai-in-the-music-industry/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_and_artificial_intelligence https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/music-and-artificial-intelligence-implications-artists-and-the-industry-1388232/ https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/ai-can-now-compose-pop-music-even-symphonies-here-s-ncna1010931 https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2019/12/16/the-10-best-examples-of-how-ai-is-already-used-in-our-everyday-life/?sh=47d79e9f1171 https://openai.com/ https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/why-everyones-obsessed-with-chatgpt-a-mind-blowing-ai-chatbot/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/08/25/the-ai-revolution-is-happening-now/?sh=6892c52c28c8 https://emeritus.org/blog/ai-and-ml-how-to-use-chatgpt/ https://www.unite.ai/best-ai-music-generators/ https://searchengineland.com/how-google-uses-artificial-intelligence-in-google-search-379746 

Today we're going to take a look and listen to two Christmas / Holiday albums and learn a little history along the way. So, get your cup of hot chocolate and prepare to get into the Holiday spirit.It's likely that a lot of people have a particular album, or even song which defines the Christmas /  holiday season to them. The albums that define Christmas to me are Bing Crosby's I Wish You a Merry Christmas and Vince Guaraldi Trio’s  A Charlie Brown Christmas.Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merry_Christmas_(Bing_Crosby_album)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Wish_You_a_Merry_Christmashttps://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-15-best-non-christmas-songs-that-appear-on-christmas-albums/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Charlie_Brown_Christmas_(soundtrack)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_Shipshttps://www.nylon.com/articles/best-non-traditional-christmas-albumshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Wish_You_a_Merry_Christmas

Today we're going to take a detailed look the recently released Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2. I’ll talk about why I decided to get the new APP’s, some of the best features and capabilities of these new air pods and a review of the sound quality with a side-by-side listening test. Hopefully, if you're thinking about getting a set of AirPods Pro generation 2 headphones this article will help you make the decision one way or the other. By the way, I have learned how to make chapter markers in my podcast episodes which I added to the last episode as a test and will include them going forward. For this episode, iof there is a particular feature or commentary that you are particularly interested in, you can just index into that segment.Resources https://www.soundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938/https://9to5mac.com/2022/10/05/airpods-pro-2-lanyard-options/https://appleinsider.com/inside/airpods-pro/vs/compared-new-airpods-pro-versus-original-airpods-prohttps://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/07/airpods-pro-2-h2-chip-features/https://www.soundguys.com/how-does-apple-h1-chip-work-21049/

I do an update on what is going on with Spatial Audio, recent developments, and things you should know to get the most out of the Spatial Audio. I admit that this is coming from an Apple-oriented perspective, but hey, they are the ones who are really innovating in the audio space currently. I start out with a few updates such as Apple Music Sessions (recorded directly in Spatial Audio), a look at what the competition (Spotify) is doing, and then talk about Apple IOS 16’s ability to create “Personalized Spatial Audio” – what it is and how to set it up.Resourceshttps://www.engadget.com/tag/spatial%20audio/https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-spatial-audiohttps://www.engadget.com/apple-music-sessions-live-originals-151527791.htmlhttps://www.knowyourmobile.com/applications/does-spotify-have-spatial-audio/https://9to5mac.com/2022/02/15/how-apple-music-has-found-a-different-sound-than-spotify/Apple Music Sessionso   https://www.techradar.com/news/why-apple-music-sessions-will-be-the-best-use-of-spatial-audio-yeto   https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/07/apple-introduces-apple-music-sessions/o   https://www.techradar.com/news/why-apple-music-sessions-will-be-the-best-use-of-spatial-audio-yetPersonalized Spatial Audioo   https://www.techradar.com/news/personalized-spatial-audio-for-airpods-looks-good-on-paper-but-i-want-moreo   https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/9/23344694/apple-airpods-personalized-spatial-audio-sony-ear-scanningo   https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-is-adding-personalized-audio-to-airpods-by-scanning-your-earso   https://www.laptopmag.com/news/how-personalized-spatial-audio-actually-works-how-to-use-the-airpods-best-feature

Note: this version fixes a couple audio glitches.Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2 of TSWS! I started putting this episode together thinking I’d move back to a little bit of technology and look at reel to reel tape recording, but as I got into it I found RTR’s back story is as interesting as the technology itself. So, today we will be looking atWhere did the Reel to Reel tape deck come fromWhat were it’s dark, even clandestine beginnings in WWIIA smuggling operation that started an audio revolutionResources:https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a569491/reel-to-reel-tape-players/https://digital-audio-systems.com/reel-to-reel-vs-digital-audio/?lang=en#:~:text=The%20digital%20files%20sounded%20lighter,even%20in%20the%20quietest%20passages.https://www.phaidon.com/agenda/design/articles/2019/september/12/the-starry-rise-of-magnetic-tape/https://rxreels.com/blogs/news/how-a-gi-brought-hitler-s-r2r-technology-to-bing-crosby-part-1https://rxreels.com/blogs/news/how-a-gi-brought-hitler-s-r2r-technology-to-bing-crosby-part-2https://www.grunge.com/919686/these-long-lost-adolf-eichmann-tapes-uncovered-some-disturbing-details/http://www.soundfan.it/en/history.html#:~:text=On%20April%2025%201948%20takes,for%20a%20delayed%20radio%20broadcast.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tape_recorderhttps://www.amazon.com/Hi-fi-History-High-end-Design-Movements/dp/0714878081/ref=sr_1_1?crid=482K7UESS6JR&keywords=hi-fi+the+history+of+high-end+audio+design+gideon+schwartz&qid=1658079467&sprefix=Hi-Fi%3A+The+History+of+High-End+Audio+Design%2Caps%2C43&sr=8-1https://www.theregister.com/Print/2013/09/19/history_of_magnetic_tape_part_two/https://rxreels.com/blogs/news

Do you sometimes (often) feel that there is no good music being made anymore? I have often felt dejected by the current state of the music business. I have been on a journey find, and share with you, new good music. Luckily, I have some good news to I am really excited share  in this episode -- the discovery of some really great music from a constellation of related artists: Cory Wong, Vulfpeck, Dirty Loops and more. Along the way, I will share my unguarded opinions (and I mean no offense in any of my observations) of the current state of the music industry and some glimmers of hope.Resourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynTV0NCbt78https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Wonghttps://americansongwriter.com/the-striped-album-is-guitarist-cory-wongs-sixth-album-this-year-and-its-a-slamming-funky-and-joyous-record/#:~:text=The%20Striped%20Album%20is%20a,just%20for%20music%20geeks%20either.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulfpeckhttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/01/old-music-killing-new-music/621339/https://www.corywongmusic.com/https://hollywoodlife.com/2021/12/16/macklemore-interview-brooks-running-charity/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfcNhAEAhGQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB763uVhexI

In this episode we will discuss a very real war - Russia’s immoral and unprovoked war of on Ukraine and how an old radio technology is proving useful in keeping access to information and truth alive. So, this will be a “heavy” episode, but the people of Ukraine are going through hell right now and this is my way of shedding some light on the situation.Resourceshttps://www.rand.org/blog/2022/03/why-the-bbc-world-services-new-ukrainian-shortwave-service.htmlhttps://www.tpr.org/news/2022-03-12/bbc-world-service-resurrects-shortwave-broadcasts-in-war-torn-ukrainehttps://www.radioworld.com/global/bbc-world-service-revives-shortwave-to-eastern-europehttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/mar/04/bbc-website-blocked-in-russia-as-shortwave-radio-brought-back-to-cover-ukraine-warhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2x9tqt6mc05vB2S37j8MWMJ/global-short-wave-frequencieshttps://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/22/ukraine-centralized-its-data-after-the-last-russian-invasion-now-it-may-need-to-evacuate-it-00010777https://theconversation.com/shortwave-radio-in-ukraine-why-revisiting-old-school-technology-makes-sense-in-a-war-178575https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_and_the_Holocausthttps://www.vox.com/recode/22958373/ukraine-russia-starlink-spacex-elon-muskhttps://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-starlink-internet-ukraine-elon-musk-experts-dangerous-target-risk-2022-3https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-starlink-internet-ukraine-elon-musk-experts-dangerous-target-risk-2022-3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_and_the_Holocaust

Today’s episode is the story of two Wells, a groundbreaking book, a low-budget radio program in search of a lifeboat to stay alive, an innovative Halloween broadcast that nearly didn’t happen, a groundbreaking woman sound effects innovator, a nation thrown into panic that wasn’t real, two relatively new mediums competing for influence, and lessons delivered but maybe not yet learned.Resources·      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds_(1938_radio_drama)·       https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/war_of_the_worlds·      https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/infamous-war-worlds-radio-broadcast-was-magnificent-fluke-180955180/·      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7amqdrVO-E0·      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfNsCcOHsNI·      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds·      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martian_canal·      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ora_Nichols·      https://www.neh.gov/article/fake-news-orson-welles-war-worlds-80·      https://slate.com/culture/2013/10/orson-welles-war-of-the-worlds-panic-myth-the-infamous-radio-broadcast-did-not-cause-a-nationwide-hysteria.html

As everyone around the world (and yes, I am proud to say I have listeners around the world – and I thank each of you for tuning in) – as people gather around the world to celebrate the festive season – I really wanted to find a good audio-related story to tell. I found the perfect one, and that is what we are going to do today. We will learn about an important broadcast to both the troops abroad, but simultaneously to the Americans at home to boost morale and unite families around the world.

We are 8 episodes into the show and I started thinking it would be interesting to take a quick look at the invention of Stereo as a technology and how Stereo recordings were created for mass consumption. We will see that there was a long build up and then a lot of things all came together to allow Stereo recordings to become widely and wildly adopted by people around the world. What is stereo and where did it come from?Did Thomas Edison invent it, or was it someone else?What were a few odd and failed attempts along the way?When was the first mass produced record created?This episode gets you the details and insight into how Stereo Recordings were innovated, created, produced, and distributed.

In keeping with the theme of the podcast to cover all kinds of audio-related topics, today I will be talking about an incredibly interesting piece of history: Bone Music.What is Bone Music?Why was it illegal?What is its relation to freedom from totalitarian governments?Tune in as those are the topics we are going to be talking about today.(Image from https://www.x-rayaudio.com/x-rayaudioproject)

Today I do an Apple AirPods Max review and discuss my impressions, the pros and cons, and whether they are worth the (hefty) price. Tune in as those are the topics we are going to be talking about today.TheSoundWaveShow Web site: http://www.thesoundwaveshow.com/

Today I talk about Spatial Audio with a special focus on Apple’s announcement of Support for both Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio. Not sure what that’s all about? Curious about what lossless audio is and does it really matter? Where did spatial audio come from? Is spatial audio going to be a game changer? Tune in as those are the topics we are going to be talking about today.TheSoundWaveShow Web site: http://www.thesoundwaveshow.com/Links to articles referenced in this episode:How to prepare music for Dolby Atmos: https://www.masteringthemix.com/blogs/learn/how-to-prepare-your-music-for-apple-spatial-audio-with-dolby-atmosIntroduction to Psychoacoustics: https://spatialsoundinstitute.com/P_Psychoacoustics-An-IntroductionSpatial Audio The Continuing Evolution: https://abbeyroadinstitute.nl/blog/spatial-audio-continuing-evolution/The Verge review of Spatial Audio: https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/9/22525028/apple-music-spatial-audio-dolby-atmos-hands-onBillboard; Eddie Cue on future of Spatial Audio: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/streaming/9583947/apple-music-eddy-cue-spatial-audio-lossless-future-of-music/Pocket lint: https://www.pocket-lint.com/headphones/news/apple/155956-what-is-apple-spatial-audio-how-does-it-work-how-to-get-itApple press release: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/05/apple-music-announces-spatial-audio-and-lossless-audio/The Verge - how 3D audio hacks your brain : https://www.theverge.com/2015/2/12/8021733/3d-audio-3dio-binaural-immersive-vr-sound-times-square-new-yorkWikipedia / Dolby Atmos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_AtmosDolby Atmos Home Page: https://www.dolby.com/technologies/dolby-atmos/

Ever wanted to hear the inside story on how a vintage audio repair shop views different brands and components? Want to hear advice for people who want to buy vintage audio equipment? What is the single most important factor for deciding on a particular component for your system? If so, check out his episode featuring Jimmy Diaz of Electronics Service Center.You can visit Jimmy's repair shop at: http://www.esc-website.net/TheSoundWaveShow Web site: http://www.thesoundwaveshow.com/

Ever wanted to hear the inside story on how Audio Books are recorded and published? Have you ever thought about being an Audio Book narrater and wondered what is involved and how to get started? If so, check out his episode featuring voice actress Olivia Belfie!Examples of Olivia's Audio Books available on Audible: audible.com Be sure to visit Olivia's web site at: https://www.oliviabelfie.com/