Vinyl: A Different Way to Listen to Music

As a hardcore music listener and appreciator of the art, I have wanted a turntable. I had thought about buying one for the longest time to see what the hype was about. So over thanksgiving break, I went and bought a turntable. To sum it all up in one phrase, the hype was real. The interactivity was on another level compared to streaming and buying MP3s. From the moment you go shopping for a turntable and some records, you already feel more immersed in the art. The biggest difference is that it is physical. When I bought my first two records, it felt genuine. Best way to compare is to a painting. When we look at a painting online, we feel indifferent. But when we see a painting in real life we feel much more connected to the artist and their work. Next details that I notice is the dropping the needle and enjoy the much better quality that vinyl gives. In contrast to MP3s, I felt much more in control of my music. Choosing the side of the record I wanted to play and where to drop the needle played a part in my connection to the music. So overall, I'm glad I bought a record player and I appreciate and understand its come back over the recent years due to its quality and the connection it creates between artist and listener