Let’s Go To The Record Store #4 - Downtown Music Gallery (NYC)

[@Bertilfly]

That’s what I miss from the digital/streaming age of music consumption….looking thru bins at a record and cd store to see what I can find. I’m starting to find cool retro stores like this that sell new and used music in all formats. Funny enough it was my kids’ starting to buy vinyl and having record players that prompted me to seek out stores in this area (Boston Metro West). Most of my old haunts have long since closed, but stores like this still exist and you can find them if you just keep looking. Thanks again for a cool episode.

[@BrendonSnyder]

That’s a cool way to be brought back to it all. And a great thing to now be able to share with your kids. I’m glad some good record stores still exist for you. They seem to be disappearing all to fast these days.

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

@@BrendonSnyder Sadly there are no longer any Record stores in my town! Not one! So I have to fish online to get my CD's and cassettes, my how the times and tables have turned LOL@! 🤔⏰😮🤷

[@leslieyao3073]

Any good one in Boston? I lived here

[@bigedhaaheo]

Aloha Brendon , You found some great Cds. Wow! BANG ... . Looking forward to seeing your next video. Mahalo Ed

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yeah it was a good day at the record store! I love making completely unexpected finds like that.

[@jcrockandmetalreviews]

I enjoy these videos. I lived in NYC throughout most of the 90s. My last trip to New York City was in 2017. I recognize the Subway very well as well as the streets, so I do enjoy watching these every time you post them.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I feel the same way when watching movies set in NYC. Really cool to recognize places you know.

[@ChrisPropfeMusicallyObsessed]

Another awesome video. Love seeing the Chinese New Year celebrations too. You have some killer record stores and music adventures around you.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Let me know when you want to make a trip down here and we can hit a few together!

[@ChrisPropfeMusicallyObsessed]

@@BrendonSnyder Definitely!

[@catherine6653]

Watching this a little late. Went to work early today. Love going to the record store videos.

[@BrendonSnyder]

These are some of my favorites to make too.

[@landonpraught9170]

I really miss the muisic shops I shore wish Arizona would bring them back . Thanks for doing this I love the videos .

[@BrendonSnyder]

At some point the retroness of it might make them all come back. Let’s hope so!

[@Rocknrollerrink]

Thanks, Brendon! Cool hearing "I'll Take You There" in the background while you're "taking us" to the record store.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I like coincidences such as those too!

[@EddieJazzFan]

Great Place. This kids in the neighbor hood were having some fun with Chinese NewYear too. Hey if you get a chance, could you do a video on the "Jazz Record Center" on W26th street? I always wanted to see what that place was like inside. Thanks.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Since the Jazz Record Center doesn’t focus on rock related genres it’s not a place I would visit.

[@EddieJazzFan]

@@BrendonSnyder I kind of figured that but I thought I would ask anyway. Thanks for the reply.

[@joelespinosa1978]

I really enjoy these Going To The Record Store videos. A lot of fun to watch.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Glad to hear it Joel! Thanks for watching!

[@TheWusster]

I love DMT. owner Bruce Gallanter is just a spectacular person too. Long may they live! BTW, I paid $75 on discogs for ‘civilian’. You lucky dog!

[@BrendonSnyder]

I love hearing that and knowing my deal was even better. But I’m sorry for your wallet. Still I’ve been in the same situation before spending a pretty penny only to find it later for next to nothing because someone didn’t know what they had.

[@rugbyelite1361]

Great video. Very cool channel. Glad I found it. My gf and I watched your 11K CDs video again last night. She was very into it! You're a unique person and I am astounded by the depths of your music devotion! Keep it up.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thank you, I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying things. 🤘

[@andytaylor9449]

Love watching these. You can't beat a good browse through some records.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Nope, you certainly can’t!!

[@michaelbauer8571]

Great! It reminds me of my several trips to NYC in the 80ies and 90ies. I think a lot of the stores I visited no longer exists. Sad!!

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yeah perhaps Generation, do you remember them? They’re still around. But so many others like Bleeker Bobs, and Bleerker Street Records are gone.

[@michaelbauer8571]

@@BrendonSnyder I'm not sure about Generation. My first stay was more than 40 years ago. But they all were great for a young kid from Austria. They got a lot of bootlegs. I still have them (Stones, Police, B 52's, the Clash ...). And they sold tickets for the gigs at the Ritz for example. I still remember great Shows from the 999, the Gang of Four or Split Enz. And at last in one shop I got one of the best answers in my life. I bought tickets for one show and the guy behind the counter told me - I need exact Ch.

[@michaelbauer8571]

@@BrendonSnyder sorry to complete the story. He told me I need exact cash and I asked why? And he said - it's a long boring story. .

[@aperson2081]

I loved when you put in that joke "just like the Ramones song" I love that song I don't wanna go down to the basement, so underrated, love the Ramones, rocket to Russia is one of my all time favorite albums in general overall everything

[@BrendonSnyder]

Glad someone got it…I don’t know if others did. But that’s what I always think here in NYC when I have to go down into a basement…haha!

[@aperson2081]

@@BrendonSnyder yeah, and, to make it better the Ramones were formed in NYC

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Hi Bendon, this video series is so so good. You have been a constant inspiration for me and my own channel. Your success is well deserved. Phil :)

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thank you Phil that’s wonderful to hear. I’m glad my channel has provided enjoyment as well as inspiration for you. I’ve noticed you’re doing very well too. Congrats!

[@buck7477]

Nice! I have that Bang on 8 Track and Mother Also! And the Vinyl !

[@BrendonSnyder]

Excellent!

[@cristianosorio2517]

Hi Brendon!! i really enjoy "going with you" to those cool little and cool record shops and find excellent music of forgotten gems like that Gentle Giant cd..... Don't know if you have already done it, but put all thes videos together in a playlist with the address and who knows maybe in the near future visit all of them.... cheers and be well

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yes they have been collected in a playlist and the addresses are provided.

[@wylieroth3145]

I order many recordings from DMG. They are a main outlet for all things Zorn.

[@BrendonSnyder]

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[@sjbang5764]

Downtown Music Gallery is my absolute favorite music store. I have been a customer for 25 years or so. Can't beat DMG!

[@christophergordon7433]

Bang rules! My old band Wretch played a show with them here in Indy. Nice guys.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Nice to have had that opportunity!

[@christophergordon7433]

@@BrendonSnyder Yes it was!

[@jaredl.8465]

Another great music store experience video, Brendon! I can almost smell that musty/dusty 'old records' scent in the video. Think I like Book-Off better (really wish they were in MN), but this looks like one of those hole-in-the-wall shops where you're more apt to find a few hidden gems at a decent price. I'll have to check out Bang. THX for posting!

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yes BookOff is currently my favorite just because of its huge selection of CD’s. But the downside is that there is no ambience. It does not feel like a “record store”. This place Downtown Music Gallery has that old school record store feel.

[@davej.meister5421]

The Books-A-Million nearby where I live in OH did have used cd's...but they recently did away with that for whatever reason. Sam Goody/Musicland had this two before it closed its doors for good. There are tons of used record shops here in OH. And these shops have a slew of used cd's. Some thrift shops have a really good selection of used cd's (especially Goodwill stores)...and they're practically a steal at 2 bucks each. The downside to that is you have to check inside and make sure it's the right disc that matches the cd case and cover. Ditto with vinyl records.

[@hosseinjavidiniroomand]

Really Nice video . Because inspiring and useful for me as a professional composer. Many many thanks...🙏🤩🌹❤

[@BrendonSnyder]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scottandrewhutchins]

I have The Power and the Glory and The Flock. I have to check this store out. I had never heard of it. When I looked on the map, I saw a bunch of record stores in the area--Deadly Dragon Sound, Paradise of Replica, and 51 Record Store, so lots of places to check out in one trip.

[@purpletemple1]

That Spooky Tooth/ Pierre Henry album is out of this world! Bang are great too, I have the boxset released on Rise Above some years ago. Nice visit. Cheers.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I’m glad someone appreciated that Spooky Tooth album. I almost didn’t include it. I’m jealous of your Bang boxset.

[@purpletemple1]

@@BrendonSnyder And I'm jealous you could get a hold of the new Loudness :-) :-) They've got a couple of Bang's boxset on discogs available from the UK, but don't know how much the shipping to the US would be...Cheers!

[@aperson2081]

That Jon Anderson "olias of sunhillow" is awesome, I have that on vinyl, and the packaging is pretty cool, it has the awesome yes style Roger Dean art is awesome,

[@BrendonSnyder]

I like the album too in that Jon had to teach himself how to play certain new instruments to make the album. I’ve got a Deluxe CD edition.

[@aperson2081]

@@BrendonSnyder oh, cool you mean the digipak one with the cd and DVD and the two separate booklets?

[@DorianPaige00]

That One Way stuff could be quite rare much like Wounded Bird or Sundazed. Thanks for showing us these shops.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Albums on the One Way Record label are often rare as they don’t stay licensed and in print for very long. One of the reasons the album was so hard to come by.

[@heytigerfists]

Very cool!

[@BrendonSnyder]

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[@mikeadair8181]

Great store. I’ve been shopping at DMG for over 20 years, either in person when visiting NYC or online via email. That is the third or fourth store location they’ve been at since I started visiting. They specialize in avant-garde, improvisational, experimental, and progressive rock music especially the Canterbury scene (Gong, Egg, National Health, etc.). I usually leave with 20+ CDs and a few records. Always a highlight when I visit NYC.

[@geoffreykelly5946]

Gentle Giant were a brilliant band. My favourite album of theirs is Free Hand. Still very prog rock but approachable for someone new to their music. I found the later albums like Civilian and even more so Giant For A Day were attempts to appeal to a larger audience which polarised their long term fanbase. Power and the Glory however, is superb! Thanks for the tour of the shop and great to see some of NYC. Cheers

[@BrendonSnyder]

Interestingly my first Gentle Giant album was Giant For A Day. Which after repeated attempts of not being able to get into their earlier music, that album clicked with me. From there I have branched out to other albums. But it’s those more commercial ones that can pull fans in exposing the band to a wider audience.

[@geoffreykelly5946]

@@BrendonSnyder Whatever album leads you into their world can only be a good thing. There is much to challenge and discover. I'm the same way with Genesis, I much prefer the pre Duke catalogue to the more radio friendly post Duke albums. Probably a lot to do with the decade I really discovered music, the 70's.

[@Farstarlover]

Interesting place! I need to head over there one day.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Definitely worth checking out!

[@Farstarlover]

@@BrendonSnyder I’m all in for any genre of music so I’m hoping to go there one day. Hopefully the prices are reasonable. You should head for other record stores here in NYC. I’d check out Human Head Records here in Brooklyn.

[@donsavignano4396]

Another awesome music video Brendon. Man look at that snow! I'm gonna check out gentle giant & bang. Do you know where they film blue bloods on CBS in Manhattan? Take care

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yeah you should have seen the 2 ft of snow we got the weekend earlier. Lots had melted already. Blue Bloods films all over in various spots. I’ve seen them set up many a time. Always fun catching a scene being filmed. My favorite is seeing movie scenes getting filmed. I’ve even appeared as an extra in the background as a typical New Yorker in some movies like the original Spider-Man. But I’m so far away you can’t make me out. Still I know it was me…😉

[@edwardosborne2427]

Will be interesting to see what you think of the Gentle Giant albums both are very different but have loved this band for a long time.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yes both are quite different but I already had several early albums as well as some later ones so I was aware of their two eras. I do prefer the later era best.

[@dangerdolls]

Always fun to watch these. Wish I had more places to explore, but they're few and far between in rural upstate South Carolina. I feel fortunate that there is one shop called Yesterdaze in the town where I live. Watching this has me pumped to visit him again in the next few days. Besides that I have to drive about forty minutes to another town to find another small shop. There might be a couple an hour away in Greenville. I should look into that sometime. Anyway, reminds me of the fun of going to the store and actually going through the racks until you find something you didn't expect.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Hi Molly, road-trips are always a lot of fun especially if it’s to hit a bunch of record stores!

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Awesome video bro

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thanks man! 🤘

[@krudetube795]

Very cool. Never knew about that record store before in lower Manhattan. I'm from northeastern NJ. I have a record store nearby called Music Connection in Elmwood Park. Worth the trip from NYC. Tons of CD,vinyl,video,box sets etc...

[@BrendonSnyder]

I’ll have to look into Music Connection. With living in Manhattan and not needing a car, going to Jersey where I need a car becomes difficult.

[@krudetube795]

@@BrendonSnyder I work in Manhattan and usually drive in. If you ever need a lift,just reach out

[@kennethhardbargeriii2798]

Awesome

[@MartyMurray]

When I was in NYC, we went to the Chinatown district (Toronto has one too) and we went for lunch at a restaurant called "The Big Wong," which I guess is well-known there. It's kind of like a Chinese food version of McDonalds, but they give you a lot and it's cheap! You pulled out quite a few records that I have there, Brendon, but "Power & The Glory" by Gentle Giant is one of my favourites, and you need to get the Steven Wilson remix. It's right up there with his mix of "Freehand" for me.

[@BrendonSnyder]

My first listen of Power & The Glory didn’t immediately connect with me. I’ll have to revisit it in the right mood. A couple people have mentioned Civilian is being reissued as a Steve Wilson remix in April/May.

[@MartyMurray]

@@BrendonSnyder Power and the Glory was my introduction to them, the first record by them that I bought, and that was when it first came out. After that one I got Octopus, because I liked the Roger Dean artwork, and that proved to be a good buy too. After that, I didn't get many more, but now I think I have a good chunk of their albums, and the Steven Wilson remixes are just awesome. I "get" their music a lot more now, than I did when I was younger. "Cogs In Cogs" and "Aspirations" are my two favourite tracks from Power & The Glory. And I forgot to mention, I enjoyed this latest video very much!

[@MartyMurray]

Gentle Giant will never be an "easy-listening" band. Their music is very complex and very different. However, I think Steven Wilson's remixes make the music more accessible, as now you can hear all of the instruments very clearly and appreciate what everyone is contributing. In a way, their music reminds me a bit of Tool, in that it is sort of like a machine running, with a lot of gears turning all at different speeds, and yet the end result is that it all works together to make a sonic whole, if that makes any sense?

[@geotechmore8855]

Haven't been to Chinatown in awhile.. I'm in Hoboken, NJ.. I have been to Mott Street, Canal Street.. Looks like a cool place! I noticed that MC5 CD.. Great band! Need to check out Bang!

[@BrendonSnyder]

There are still 4 or 5 really good record stores here in Manhattan. You should venture in and hit them all.

[@geotechmore8855]

@@BrendonSnyder Yeah I used t go to Bleaker Bobs in Greenwich Village all the time and go to record stores in the Saint Marks area. I remember seeing Dee Snyder on 8th. Street one time in the 1980's. I also said hi to Ace from KISS one time here in Hoboken during the Comet years. I believe he was here because Q Prime is here in Hoboken. Kurt from Metallica was here at Johnny Rockets one time and I regret not saying hi. Q Prime also managed Metallica at the time. Not sure if they still do. By the way David Bowie's long time guitarist Carlos Alomar is a friend of mine. He lives in North Bergen, NJ. and teaches guitar at the College I work at here in Hoboken..

[@timholt9948]

Looks like my kind of place can't wait to hear your take on the rock and roll hall of Fame nominees to me it's becoming a joke I'll wait to comment on it when you do your show on it

[@BrendonSnyder]

I actually skipped any announcement of it for tomorrow’s Music News Roundup because you’re right, it is a joke. Maybe in the coming weeks if a story pans out that makes it more interesting I’ll cover things.

[@timholt9948]

@@BrendonSnyder pat be star Carly Simon beck and rage against the machine I can see hole they get in Jay z was bad enough nothing against dolly but rock n roll hall of Fame give me a break I saw her when I was about five she met with fans it was her birthday and some people got cake my uncle did I didn't she owes me lol she was nice

[@jameshuseby9931]

Great videos I live in madison wisconsin for the longest time I thought it would be better to live in big city being a music collector but after seeing your videos I don't know what's worse small town very few record stores or New York city and trying to decide what to get in record store that has most everything

[@robertorosano9496]

Thank you! It's amazing vídeo.I had liked to visit record store but in Brazil the Record store had closed because digital music.👍🎸

[@BrendonSnyder]

That’s unfortunate and certainly the same thing I think most people are experience no matter where they live. Even here in NYC we have lost so many great stores.

[@bmardon2112]

Keep doing these buddy

[@BrendonSnyder]

During each new stop I plan to as long as people enjoy them!

[@bmardon2112]

Love Gentle Giant, that's one of their best Power and Glory

[@davej.meister5421]

Another great video, Brendon. I love going to used record shops. That Who tee kind of surprised me. I remember you saying in a previous video that you dug the Stones WAY more than you did the Beatles and the Who, so I sort of came to this somewhat blind conclusion that you weren't too big of a Who fan (you don't really talk too much about them in your videos.) But you own a Who tee, so once again you proved me wrong that you do in fact like the band (I assume quite a bit.) So how close are you to your next Q&A video? I just came up with an interesting (pertaining to places where to buy music) question but I want to save it for when you reach your next milestone on subs or anniversary.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I may like The Stones more than the other bands but I’m still a big fan of The Who and have huge respect for The Beatles. As for the next Q&A…it happens every time I hit a new milestone like another K of subs. So pretty close…

[@davej.meister5421]

@@BrendonSnyder As always...can't wait. And this question I've had on the brain is most very appropriate for Q&A. So, I'll be looking forward to that video, when it finally comes along. I like ALL three bands (in reference to The Beatles, The Stones and The Who.) I own a Stones tee (sort of by accident) but NOT a Who or Beatles tee, yet. I love rock music...having once been a college radio DJ during the early 90's...but you're the man, the expert and the collector. Very few people can match that cd collection you have.

[@bobg56]

One of the main things that DTMG sells is avant garde jazz/improv. People like John Zorn, Fred Frith, Henry Kaiser, Derek Bailey, Anthony Braxton, etc. You should check that type of stuff out. The owner Bruce is extremely knowledgeable.

[@matweb8195]

OMG I could spend all day in there, spend a lot of money too, most probably.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yeah these kinds of stores definitely require lots of attention and time to hunt up good finds.

[@dimitriosmetalos]

Is there any oxygen down there ? 😆😆😆 Nice video with the Chinese New Year's Day.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dimitriosmetalos]

@@BrendonSnyder There is a similar record store in the center of Athens. It is called "The Basement " for this reason. If you ever come in Greece in the future I would be happy to get you there.

3:35 The Animals- the house of the rising sun 👌

[@BrendonSnyder]

Good track

Woaw!

[@BrendonSnyder]

Right?! Nuff Said mic drop

@@BrendonSnyder lol music was on our heart

[@crafty408]

Great background music

[@BrendonSnyder]

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[@thomaswery3087]

can't go wrong with GG.I heard later this year they're coming out with Civilian by GG remastered by Steven Wilson.Brendon did you get my messege about Bang?

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yes and yes.

[@thomaswery3087]

@@BrendonSnyder you have the most awesome record stores there.Glad I'm not there my cc would be maxed out lol

[@greyever7820]

I hope there will be another Neil Young archives release that covers his 1976-1983 era.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I think he plans to keep doing these until he has covered his whole career. I just hope he moves on getting these next few In the series out faster than it took the first two to be issued.

[@weilandiv8310]

The stores selection is amazing. Near me, they pay us to take sh^t home!

[@tapanim6576]

Cool place.

[@franksmusic2880]

I had that Bang box set from a few years back, I downloaded all the music to my computer and for some stupid reason decided to sell the box, I really regret it now.

[@theepicgamerwyat6144]

Lol your cat in the background at 5:55

[@BrendonSnyder]

Awesome cat! 👍

[@topographic1973ify]

Crazy to see so many things that just aren't around here.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Music wise or record store wise?

[@topographic1973ify]

@@BrendonSnyder both. Billings, 150 miles down the road used to be a hotbed but about all that's there now is Ernie November's. Everything else is gone.

[@RevolutionRicky]

Hey Brendon I got a curiosity question for ya...I've been wanting to get some Motley Crue CDs and I'm Missing SHOUT AT THE DEVIL and I keep looking everywhere and they're going up in price...what's going on? Do you know anything?

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yeah I hadn’t noticed that yet but I see it looks like most of their albums are out of print. My guess is they will be reissued in time for the summer Stadium Tour. They are probably just letting old backstock sell off. But then again, Motley Crue have sold the rights to their music so maybe this is related to that and the new owners will have to find a home and reissue the albums. I’d sit tight and wait for a reissue. It shouldn’t be long.

[@kennethhardbargeriii2798]

Nice place

[@anthonyferraro9854]

Wilson Mix for Civilian due out in March/April

[@BrendonSnyder]

Of course now that happens after I finally found it on CD 😂

[@anthonyferraro9854]

@@BrendonSnyder love One-Way label though--I have Jobson and Richard Wright on One Way

[@silviodraco9393]

I have Flock is a good band.

[@BrendonSnyder]

👍

[@Mrajtheartist]

✨⭐✨💞💖💞💖💞💖💞💖💞✨⭐✨

[@BrendonSnyder]

I’m loving it too!

[@lucasbeer353]

Pick "Free Hand" from 1975, the best Gentle Giant album.

[@janerdias8597]

🇧🇷

[@BrendonSnyder]

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