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Issue 217 • Free Online Magazine
“I haven’t understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it.” – Igor Stravinsky
In this issue: We conclude our report on Florida Audio Expo 2025. Octave Records releases Love in the Moonlight: Operatic Fantasies for Violin and Piano, unique adaptations of opera favorites by Susan Paik and Teddy Niedermaier. B. Jan Montana has a heartrending experience. Paul McGowan offers another excerpt from The Audiophile’s Guide book series on digital sample rates. Wayne Robins reflects on the career of the late David Johansen, solo artist and founder of the New York Dolls. I review the Kraftwerk 50th anniversary Autobahn Blu-ray of their landmark album, and a book about the life and music of saxophonist Paul Winter. Stuart Marvin takes in the new Becoming Led Zeppelin movie. Rich Isaacs takes a deep dive into The Genesis Collectors Exhibit book.
What happens when good gigs go bad? My latest installment on playing in a rock band has some horror stories. The Vinyl Beat covers reissues from the Gerald Wilson Orchestra, Henry Mancini, Bartók and more, and has something to say about audio show demo music. Ray Chelstowski talks with Joe Grushecky about the Iron City Houserockers reissue of Blood on the Bricks. Harris Fogel’s photo essay focuses on the people and companies he encountered at CES 2025. AAA Magazine has a fascinating article on rescuing music – with x-rays. From The Listening Chair gets good vibes from IsoAcoustics. Ken Kessler revisits his reel-to-reel roots by stalking the wild Revox. PS Audio gains recognition for the Aspen FR10 loudspeakers, Stellar Strata MK2 integrated amp, and more. We close the issue with laser focus, northern exposure, and methods of transport.
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Contributors to This Issue:
Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Harris Fogel, Rich Isaacs, Ken Kessler, Howard Kneller, Stuart Marvin, B. Jan Montana, Paul McGowan, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, James Schrimpf, Benjamin A. Senn, Peter Xeni
Logo Design:
Susan Schwartz-Christian, from a concept by Bob D’Amico
Editor:
Frank Doris
Publisher:
Paul McGowan
Post-publication Nitpicker:
Rich Isaacs
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