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this x-mas, i got one of the best presents ever: an Ion turntable with a USB interface. since that morning i've been busy converting a shit ton of my vinyl into a virtual shit ton mp3s. what was once just a beautiful dream is now a reality...through the rediscovery of my vinyl collection, i've fallen back in love with the music of Tom Verlaine. Best known as the frontman for Television, he went on to make some stellar solo records in the late 70's/early 80's. My fav is 'Words from the Front' which is pictured above. while the production is pretty dated in a way only that from the early 80's could be, the songs are great and still sound exiting and inspired 20 years later. enjoy!xoben
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Comments (40)

  1. MrFrost
    MrFrost says how long does it take to convert a vinyl album to mp3?
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  2. bajita420
    bajita420 says Not only is Tom Verlaine awesome on vinyl, but on mp3 as well!!! I have so much vinyl I need to put on my computer(including some deathcab 7"s) Unfortunately my turntable and my computer don't speak the same language yet. I'm saving up for the fancy shmancy turntable though. Just you wait!!! Tom Verlaine rules!!!
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  3. Truth
    Truth says i just read an article about this over at the New York Times
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  4. SatisfiedMind614
    SatisfiedMind614 says Mmmm....vinyl meets PC....wondeful!!
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  5. TakingOutGlory
    TakingOutGlory says I just got one of these for Christmas, too. Exact same model. I love it!
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  6. Nixne Svix
    Nixne Svix says i was just mogging about converting old pictures and vinyl is right up there with my d/l plans.......
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  7. El Monko and Son
    El Monko and Son says Ha ha. Sat said wondeful! I am bored.
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  8. Fjord72
    Fjord72 says Ben Get the word out! I just responded to a friend about an article I read on NY Times about the Ion and a competitor: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/21/business/yourmoney/21novel.html?em&ex=1169614800&en=ff3818bbdbf09076&ei=5087%0A How much techie stuff are you doing to the MP3's, like cleaning up the static, etc? Jeff
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  9. Fjord72
    Fjord72 says Oh yes, I work in an office here in NYC adjacent - basically we're sharing space - with one of those hi-end stereo/AV magazines. I want to ask the fellas who look like the editorial staff (unkempt, Sun Volt-tees-on-Friday-dress-down types) about this but feel i may be crucified for suggesting such blasphemy...whattya think?
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  10. csmooth24
    csmooth24 says television...verlaine. beautiful stuff!
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  11. Jess Horrible
    Jess Horrible says such a beautiful invention.
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  12. Hmmm
    Hmmm says Fuck, I want one of those now.
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  13. bohemianlullaby
    bohemianlullaby says such a thing exists? i have been turntable-less for a while now since i had to leave mine when i moved and was considering getting a new one. and this seems like the one to get.
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  14. veritas
    veritas says i never heard of him befor,it sounds stellar, reminds me of some of the music from miami vice,and the Ion turntable is epic, i wish i had a toy like that.............. xx
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  15. pbourget
    pbourget says Definitely sounds like early 80's. Reminds me of a cross between Simple Minds and Tears for Fears.
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  16. ROCKNROLLPIMP1
    ROCKNROLLPIMP1 says been a while since i heard him 'cept with television yo i still have a buncha vinyl to convert via my old turntable and a program & software i purchased like 3 years ago rawk on then
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  17. Takeshi Kovacs
    Takeshi Kovacs says Love the technology thing cuz my vinyl is taking up serious space in the closet, and I could never bring myself to toss it. now about this Verlaine cat, what type of music? is it like the old television stuff?
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  18. SierraThompson
    SierraThompson says Vinyls are hard to get on mp3s- staticcy take some time but wortth it if ya do it rite.
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  19. RGM
    RGM says Rocking!
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  20. david hyman
    david hyman says have you seen this software? http://www.channld.com/pure-vinyl.html vinyl recording software that creates a visual replica of your vinyl with grooves and all. very sweet.
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  21. RGM
    RGM says Cool Software Dave! Thanks!
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  22. JacklynnK
    JacklynnK says This is great! It reminds me of my "new wave" youth from many moons ago when I was 11 or 12 years old. In some weird way this reminds me of the great band The The's song "Uncertain Smile"...........oh good times gotta go and do the Pat Benatar shoulder shimmy now..........................word.
    Permalink posted 01/23/2007
  23. gijibae03
    gijibae03 says this sounds just beautiful. thanks.
    Permalink posted 01/24/2007
  24. LyricalRevolution
    LyricalRevolution says yeah. I've really been wanting to get one of those for a while. funny, i saw the NY Times article too! and yesterday, I recieved my first record, a 7" that came with the Shins' new album. I'm part of the club now!!!!!
    Permalink posted 01/24/2007
  25. BAD
    BAD says hmm my parents have turntable and my computer has an audio input jack. what's the advantage of USB turntable?
    Permalink posted 01/24/2007
  26. LyricalRevolution
    LyricalRevolution says how is the sound quality?
    Permalink posted 01/24/2007
  27. arcaresenal
    arcaresenal says Good call dude. I've heard of these USB turntables. I wish I had enough vinyl to justify the purchase of one for myself. Words From the Front is indeed nastolgic to listen to. My brother had this record on cassette. I remember him pushing it on me when I was a kid as I was getting into New Order. I think Tom was an obvious influence on their music. Keep bringing the MP3's to your blogs. Much appreciated. - Joey Pockets
    Permalink posted 01/24/2007
  28. in2thedark
    in2thedark says I could never part with my vinyl. Now I'm glad I stil have them. :)
    Permalink posted 01/24/2007
  29. hallie
    hallie says hey ben, i just found your mog and im happy to hear that you like CSS and the whitest boy alive. burnign got me dancing and walking into HMV and buying the album tom verlaine is really good i like the way he plays with words in lyrics. and how long did it take to do the vynil i think i would've died! xo hallie.
    Permalink posted 01/26/2007
  30. TheDemi
    TheDemi says man im gunna have to get one of those. my dad still has his vinyl collection from the 70s-80s (my first to convert would be all his beatles stuff) now this is gunna be sweet.
    Permalink posted 01/28/2007
  31. Sweetbro
    Sweetbro says My husband and I didn't really need to know that such radness existed... le sigh. (because, of course, this means we will have to have one.) In all reality, I'm so totally excited about learning about a usb compatible turntable... thanks for sharing!
    Permalink posted 01/29/2007
  32. TynansAnger
    TynansAnger says I saw Tom Verlaine perform in Berlin this summer. He did a lot of exceptional slide guitar work more in line with Duane Allman than Johnny Ramone. I was a total fan boy afterwards, going up to him and saying how much of a fan I was. He was not too amused.
    Permalink posted 01/29/2007
  33. sierra121492
    sierra121492 says heehee u got so many mog friends. you are just suuuuu popular. =D
    Permalink posted 01/30/2007
  34. Ziplok
    Ziplok says
    Powered by iSOUND.COM
    Permalink posted 02/05/2007
  35. microbes
    microbes says oh ben gibbard.
    Permalink posted 02/06/2007
  36. evanjames123
    evanjames123 says words from the front is a great album, I also really dig 'Dreamtime' and 'flashlight'. I saw Television play at Irving Plaza back in 2002, definitely one of the greater pop groups from that time in my opinion.
    Permalink posted 02/08/2007
  37. Foraggio
    Foraggio says He sounds like David Byrne. Nice :)
    Permalink posted 02/10/2007
  38. idlekind
    idlekind says It is no easy task to convert vinyls and cassettes into MP3's but it feels like a great accomplishment in the end!
    Permalink posted 03/20/2007
  39. styrofoam
    styrofoam says wonderful album indeed. these albums used to be all over second hand shops here in belgium...
    Permalink posted 03/25/2007
  40. BecauseYouAreHere
    BecauseYouAreHere says See, leave it me to keep all my vinyl and my turntables! I've always used my MAC, my mic input and a $5 splitter from Radio Crap to rip my vinyl and cassettes. Now they go and make a USB version turntable! Almost takes the fun right out of it all...
    Permalink posted 04/21/2008

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