Why Do People Still Play Records?

[@jim_wicks]

Well done! This short documentary shows heart and soul. As someone whose career in motion pictures and television has lasted for half a century, I was pleasantly surprised. And, as a record collector I found it thoroughly enjoyable. If making documentaries like this becomes your passion I predict you have a long, successful career ahead of you.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

that means a lot thank you! and thanks for watching

[@bliekp]

Cannot agree more! Very well done Sofia, this was very heartwarming and solidly made.

[@chiquanvu]

Very well done indeed, amazing talent.

[@HunterMann]

Yes I agree, wholeheartedly!

[@HunterMann]

Hi Walter, enjoyed reading your comments. I’ve only been in the motion picture industry for 42 years but I can certainly relate to your comments. I’ve been a record collector for many more years than that and also collect 16mm films. Not sure why I ended up collecting such heavy items: Records, Books, and reel films. And I ask myself that every time I move stuff from my storage or move my residence from city to city. I think it’s partly the passion I feel for the audio and visual arts, there’s nothing quite like The real thing, whether it’s spinning a vinyl record in my home or occasionally on public radio airwaves, or projecting real films up onto the big screen especially cool when I can share it with others. That truly magical moment when people are seeing the projected film image for the first time. No matter how many thousands of hours they may have seen of television and watching movies on digital format, there really is no substitute for the real thing! I salute you in your years of work in the industry and your passion for analog vinyl collecting and listening. Hunter, founder Highway Cinema, alumni of the Northern Exposure crew: we shot all in 35mm Panavisions, audio on Nagra tape decks)

[@davecerv]

Because it’s fun, jumbo artwork, and it’s another way to support your favorite artists. Also, it’s freakin wild that a physical vinyl disc is literally forever engraved with music. Magic.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

when you think about it like that is it CRAZY. thank you for taking the time to watch

[@lukeyjukey]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@comic4relief]

Yeah! If you hold your ear close to the needle you can hear the song playing.

[@LowdownBoy]

Physical artwork as well as being jumbo. The idea of plastic being micro-cut on a lathe and that is what the needle is picking up in order to create the beautiful warm analog sound youre hearing.

[@captainfallsalotatppic2508]

@comic4relief The vibration gets picked up by the stylus or needle up through the cantilever through either the Moving Coil (MC) or the more popular and widely used Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge. Yes, you're right, you can plop a record on the platter and place the tonearm down on the record and hear the play back from the stylus. One can use a straight pin to hear the playback just as you can with the stylus. BUT, I urge you NOT to use anything that is not meant for it's intended purpose for vinyl record playing, doing so CAN and WILL DAMAGE the vinyl record!!!

[@GoLion]

I love how listening to an album forces you to slow down and make time for the experience. It calms me down since my life is always such a hectic grind...playing records pumps the brakes for me.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

That's a great way to look at it! Nothing beats taking a break from technology and sitting back and listening to a great record

[@dmtripreport8542]

this is why i might get into records, well said

[@TimothySmith-qr1ge]

Exactly why I’m starting my collection

[@cyberswarup]

Life has become so much automated, sometimes it feels boring; involvement in doing sometime has become mechanical. That's why people like you and me have restarted listening to records, which I left in the 80's. When we listen to digital streaming music, we get involved in other activities, like driving, reading, cooking, office activities. But when we listen to record, the time is fully dedicated to music, starting from browsing the collection, cleaning the selected record, putting on the turntable, putting the needle, listening one side for 20 mins, then changing sides: it's the involvement and quality of time spent with music.

[@UntitledKirk]

Nothing beats tangible music. For as long as there are music lovers, the CD and LP will never die.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

!!!

[@maureencora1]

Hear-Here!!

[@maureencora1]

Here-Hear!!

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

Amen,.,..

[@LuciaTovar-qj9td]

I am not so sure. Given that there is a market that values quality over practicality, CD has survived because it is better than MP3. LP, also, survived because it is better than CD and, obviously, MP3. However, the current possibility of buying music online in 24-bit Hi-Res (which finally offers that uncompressed vinyl sound digitally) truly makes both formats redundant. The sad thing is, this will eventually destroy the used market.

[@CuriousDroid]

What an excellent mini documentary, I only wish it could have been longer 🙂

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thanks! i’m thinking about uploading more, what would you like to see more of? thanks for taking the time to watch it

[@adriancressy8363]

I agree....it was well produced and pleasant to watch all the way through. Most of the KZbin stuff tries to keep you hanging on till the end so that the "views"counter will click up a notch.

[@zan3zan344]

@@SofiaCaloieroYES PLEASEEE

[@mandolinjournal]

Here is a new artist recording on analog kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i7aqagjrGEZrs

[@1949LA-ARCH]

I am big doo wop Motown, soul record collector. Bought my first 45 in 1960. I have over 10,000 records plus albums. I clean all my records, they sound like new, with no dirt in the grooves. No static while playing my records. I also own 5 turntables plus a perfectly working Rowe AMI LA combo 1986 jukebox. Great doc ! 😊

[@elisazouza]

I’m a record collector and having a physical copy is so special to me and makes me feel more connected with the artist and the music 😊

[@SofiaCaloiero]

love to hear that!! I feel the same way, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment

[@Uncle_Devil]

Digital music has come a long, long way and honestly sounds pretty great now; but nothing beats the ritual and experience of playing a record

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

..when u are a real music fan,..i mean fan-fanatic,.then u want to feel,in my case,.the cd case,.smell the paper/ feel the material of the booklet,.u wanna consume a record ,.an album in a whole,.from start to end,it's always a ritual,..choose ur cd,.stand in front of ur cd rack,.sorted from a to z,..meanwhile the music u read the inlay,.enjoy the cover art,.read lyrics,.now i got about 400 cd's,..and to collect the whole discography of ur fav bands is like religion,.. As a fan u wanna support ur fav bands,..and music from handy,.pc,.spotify,.utube and so on is just for the emergency case,.it ain't really enjoyable,.and not a replacement...u cannot compare it... And u can collect rare cd,.limited editions,..

[@Evil0tto]

I grew up with records, and have returned to them as I've gotten older. It's not just nostalgia, it's that it returns music to something that's not as disposable. Rather than listening to one song I find myself listening to whole albums again, remembering why I loved those albums in the first place.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

yes! I’ve never had the patience to sit down and listen to a whole album on my phone but can do it all day when it comes to records- thanks for watching

[@adriancressy8363]

I'm still fascinated by vinyl because you touch the vinyl record and you care for it. Cleaning the dust off. And you lift up the tone arm to play a track and you can lift the arm up again to search for another song. Not like CD's that hide in a player and shielding a dangerous lazer light tracking the bumps on the CD disk. And that shrill sound called music. Nothing beats analoge audio

[@SeeSawMassacre]

Yep. And i've found some really cool records at my local shop that i never would have listened to otherwise- bargain bin stuff like this Randy Newman live record from the Netherlands or something. I always wait until i can get a new record from one of my favorite bands on vinyl, instead of streaming it when it comes out. It really enhances my appreciation and makes it special.

[@johannjohann6523]

Yes. And good bands/music that wrote from the mindset not of a single song, but a whole album. Even going so far as the "concept album" trying to tell a story, songs are placed in a particular order (with cd's they usually screw that up and are just random songs no order to them, that does suck). The Album "Tubular Bells" by Mike Oldfield is a good example. Really two songs, one each side and listening to the whole album takes you on a journey within yourself. Music is how I get to take a "vacation" every day I listen to music but still at home (which is certainly most of the time). Plus there is just a ton of great songs that never see the light of day but should. And you will never hear them if you only listen to the "hits". So anything to get people to listen to an entire album is a good thing. I like your point on that.

[@nyobunknown6983]

You can get the same album experience with CDs with better sound and you don't have to flip to the other side.

[@entemisk]

I clicked on your video expecting to hear a drawn out analysis of consumer habits and of sound quality across different formats but I was pleasantly surprised to see such a humorous and heartwarming display of the personalities behind some great record collections. Seeing your guest's faces light up when telling their stories really makes it clear that the importance of collecting and enjoying records goes beyond what can be described with words alone. The points are driven home even better thanks to the documentary-quality editing and camerawork. I look forward to seeing more in the future!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thank you! that was my goal, It means a lot that you commented this, it made my day. Thanks for watching!!!

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@SofiaCaloiero in 2015 , Vinyl started becoming more Popular again , after mostly dying out in the early 1990s , , in 2015 on wards alot of Artist/singers like Ed Sheeran have been releasing their album on Vinyl and a lot of people who never grew up with vinyl (myself included) it seemed amazing

[@Eric-qi9us]

one of the best part about vinyl is that you can fully appreciate a masterpiece with giant artwork

[@diego750]

This was such a lovely documentary, you’ve not only captured why so many people love vinyl, but the good side of people, real people in their element enjoying something that has no real right to continue to be available but does, because it’s more enjoyable than anything that followed it and the intentional aspect of taking your time to put a record on the platter, place the needle in the groove and concentrate on enjoying an analogue sound. Please make more videos - you’ve done this so well and it seems so natural, you’ve got a real talent for it. Thank you.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thank YOU for this very sweet comment. Your words are inspiring and encouraging

[@ratboy4169]

A record player is a time machine. When you put the record on the platter & drop the needle you travel back in time to a nostalgia yesteryear. You look at the record sleeve & read the tiny print. I’ve enjoyed records all my life & my most appreciated form of music.

[@davidgraves8949]

I love it when much younger people connect with the magic vinyl records possess. When you reach my age (I was part of the Beatles’ Boom), playing records brings back the people, places and passions from those times in your history…the best experiences in your life. This is what awaits younger vinyl collectors well down the line. Nice job, Sofia.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you saying that, thank you for watching

[@SeeSawMassacre]

Nice. I get a sense of this too, when i buy the latest record from one my favorite bands. I look forward to a time when the thing is old and i can look back on seeing the band tour the new album and everything. It's special.

[@kingofthesnakes2396]

My mum bought me a turntable when I was 12 after my grandad died. I found my dad's old collection and was wanting to play them for ages. I'm 16 now and I've never looked back. Will always thank my mum for getting me started and my dad giving me his collection

[@sbilldmilk]

As a mechanical engineering major I just really love that it's a totally physical way to store sounds. And it's not just a gimmick!

[@QoraxAudio]

Yes and while the principle very simple, the physics can actually become quite complicated if you're pursuing sonic accuracy. From inner groove distortion to compliance calculations to resonance modes and reflections within the tonearm construction... there's so much to it... Especially the "high tech" turntables and cartridges from the late 70s/early 80s are still really ingenious things, even to modern standards!

[@voyagein2thecoreofthenight700]

sound is always stored in something physical...

[@Minimal_M]

@@voyagein2thecoreofthenight700Exactly..

[@JLamstudio]

Because they sound better. In every way. And not just “warmth.” It’s a fuller, richer experience. The clarity with vinyl is unmatched. You can listen to a song for years on Spotify, and cd’s, and then you listen to it on vinyl, and it’s like listening to the song for the first time. And suddenly you can hear instruments you never knew were there. It’s incredible.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

yes!!!

[@xisotopex]

they definitly dont sound better, in a measurable definable way, but they do have a "sound" that is pleasing...

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

Vinyl has soul and the packaging makes an album something special. The playing of it takes effort so it’s much more of an occasion than simply streaming music. I absolutely love it as does my wife and 3 sons.

[@RMTCTL]

What a fantastic documentary! You showed great examples of why people still listen to vinyl (and CDs - any physical media, really). It's a social thing. Look at the images of people's faces as they light up when holding their favorite album. Or how people talk about the music they love so much. That is something you just don't get with the convenience of digital. I love listening to music in any format, but I will always love what I grew up on, which is vinyl, tape, and CDs. The liner notes, the artwork, the physical media that you can hold in your hands, is all part of the music experience. I am a musician and love to play my trumpet in an orchestra and share that with my community. Having that physical musical instrument to produce music is similar to vinyl records for consuming music.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thanks! and exactly! I see what you mean when you are comparing it to being a musician. I play a couple instruments as well and I definitely think that in a way it makes me more attracted to records. thanks for watching and commenting

[@avengedsevenfold249]

You have a very pleasant voice and a great sense of pacing different shots and of course storytelling. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

thank you so much! :)

[@scottbaxendale323]

It’s is a far superior listening experience. It really has very little to do with the fidelity but how the album is listened to. The sequence of the songs and the physical action of starting a side and finishing a side, then flipping it to hear the other side.

[@klnine]

It’s our way of screwing the on line control mechanism, such that IFumes says I can’t play MY MUSIC without being on line.

[@revokdaryl1]

You can do the same thing with a CD or a reel to reel deck, both of which sound much better than vinyl records.

[@Maxaldojo]

Well done, Sofia. I agree with the people you interviewed. I grew up on vinyl. I only used tapes (8 tracks, cuz they were cheap and then cassettes) in the car, because they were portable. The art of the arm drop, the feel of the vinyl, the cover art and liner notes, the creaks and pops; love it all. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Well thanks for watching! Great reasons

[@jpsned]

Another magical aspect of LPs is that when you look at the grooves, you can actually see the music.

[@charlietobin8728]

Ahhhhhh, yeah right ,,,anyways👍👈

[@aldiakaroofus]

You are right! I loved looking at records spinning when I was a kid and disco 45's had the best beat patterns in them! Have you ever looked at Gloria Gaynor's 45 Reach Out I'll Be There, spinning? Fascinating!

[@jpsned]

@@aldiakaroofus 🙂

[@jonvought700]

I remember doing this with Black Sabbath, man. The song was, like, repetitive. And when y'angled the light just right, there on the playing surface y'could, like, see a pattern.

[@jpsned]

@@jonvought700 Yep! 👍

[@andrewpike1993]

Really enjoyed this film! For me personally, it’s definitely not the rarity thing, it’s feeling closer to the artist and music history, through the warm sound, artwork and sleeve notes. There’s also the nostalgia aspect in regards to both the old records I listened to when I was younger and using a turntable. Digital is brilliant too for its versatility and use on the move, but any real music lover will own records too

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

..when u are a real music fan,..i mean fan-fanatic,.then u want to feel,in my case,.the cd case,.smell the paper/ feel the material of the booklet,.u wanna consume a record ,.an album in a whole,.from start to end,it's always a ritual,..choose ur cd,.stand in front of ur cd rack,.sorted from a to z,..meanwhile the music u read the inlay,.enjoy the cover art,.read lyrics,.now i got about 400 cd's,..and to collect the whole discography of ur fav bands is like religion,.. As a fan u wanna support ur fav bands,..and music from handy,.pc,.spotify,.utube and so on is just for the emergency case,.it ain't really enjoyable,.and not a replacement...u cannot compare it... And u can collect rare cd,.limited editions,..

[@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox]

I'm sticking to the standard ... " If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand " Happy listening to all. 🎵🎵🎶

[@scottandrews1384]

This is the most intelligent and well-produced documentary on modern record collecting I've seen. Easy to see how you got hooked as the individuals in your film (and world) truly get it. Nice to see engaging interviews of genuine people who know what they like and how they prefer to enjoy it. Ms. Sofia, with quality work like this, you will be producing nationally-syndicated programming someday! Subscribed! 😎👍

[@SofiaCaloiero]

WOOOW thank you for such positive feedback and for your support! I really tried to make this video more personable and relatable than anything. I'm glad that you felt that connection. Thank you again for watching and commenting!!! :))))

[@francisgomes7203]

I still love to listen to songs played through the records. It's nostalgic even at present and will always be here. 👍🇮🇳

[@SofiaCaloiero]

AWESOME

[@InvitadoGuest]

“Find what you love and share that with other people.” It’s motivating.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

right! :)

[@snugglebunnyhaven7258]

I was raised with records when growing up. My career was a radio DJ. The pleasure of putting a record on the platter and not only getting to hear it myself but to had sent it out over the airwaves. It's still a pleasure I indulge in but also appreciate CDs, tapes and the physical forms of audio.

[@mrk8212]

I was a teenager in the 70's all we had at first were records. I was there for the evolution of 8 Track, Cassette, CDs, and now full circle. I have a big digital library but I still play records every day because I dig the album art and liner notes in addition to the nostalgia of physically flipping records.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Great to hear that, thanks for watching

[@jeremythornton433]

I totally agree!

[@moonlitegram]

This was shot and edited really well. You really have a good knack for getting good b-roll and cutting it into the talking head segments. I always felt like I saw enough of the people you were interviewing to connect with them but also got plenty of visuals to bring what they were saying to life. Very entertaining short doc. This is impressive either way, but especially so if you're a student or amateur filmmaker. Good stuff!

[@anthonybarker5443]

What a delight! I'm glad I stumbled across your film today. I'll never forget my first trip to Jerry's...such a treasured store. I have a collection of my parent's 45's I just adore. My favorite part of your film was your interview with Rick Sebak! I'm pretty sure I've watched every PBS documentary of his a dozen times. It cheered me up and I'm glad he's still spinning around out there. As a songwriter, I always loved to read the lyrics and daydream looking at the album artwork. I appreciate your work. Thank you.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

I am so happy that you enjoyed the video, Rick is great! My dad is his camera man so I've been lucky to watch the filming of many of his productions. and go check out the IBC sometime while he's playing! it's a lot of fun. Thanks again, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave this very kind comment.

[@marysprott9561]

Beautiful. Very nostalgic for me. Thank you for the memories 😊❤

[@christiantrosdorff1061]

Dear Sofia, thank you for this little documentary. It really says everything about what collecting records is all about. I started collecting records in 1985 at the age of 11 and you put in words what I feel and have always felt about vinyl records.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

that makes me so happy! thank you for watching and commenting as well. Glad that you felt that way

[@chilly6470]

Having an album on physical media actually makes you want to listen to it properly. With streaming, I find myself skipping like a crazy person. My format of choice however, is Minidisc. But, coming out of a music store with a new vinyl in hand is an absolutely unbeatable feeling.

[@mikechivy]

Did you mention minidisc to sound edgy? Like why?

[@chilly6470]

@@mikechivy..... I mentioned it because that's what I use. How is it being any more edgy than listening to vinyl? I just think it's a great physical format.

[@mikechivy]

​@@chilly6470 Trying to understand how a CD, or lossless digital, wouldn't be more appealing? I mean do you have a large minidisc player connected to your stereo?

[@chilly6470]

@@mikechivy......... I have an Onkyo minidisc system which sounds great. I can also record directly to it with usb. I have a nice collection of albums on MD and they don't take up much space either.

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

when u are a real music fan,..i mean fan-fanatic,.then u want to feel,in my case,.the cd case,.smell the paper/ feel the material of the booklet,.u wanna consume a record ,.an album in a whole,.from start to end,it's always a ritual,..choose ur cd,.stand in front of ur cd rack,.sorted from a to z,..meanwhile the music u read the inlay,.enjoy the cover art,.read lyrics,.now i got about 400 cd's,..and to collect the whole discography of ur fav bands is like religion,.. As a fan u wanna support ur fav bands,..and music from handy,.pc,.spotify,.utube and so on is just for the emergency case,.it ain't really enjoyable,.and not a replacement...u cannot compare it... And u can collect rare cd,.limited editions,..

[@joseluna1875]

As a Clevelander and Vinyl DJ who has been coming to PGH for years to buy records and hang I really appreciate this doc. I once asked Jerry about some House records once and he took me to a trove that had some fire Todd Terry, M.A.W., and more. Long live the legend!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

That is a great story, thank you for sharing! I appreciate YOU for taking the time to watch it!!

[@coreystewart1838]

What an amazing story and video. I'm originally from near Pittsburgh but got into vinyl only after moving away. Thanks for clueing me in to some must stops for my next trip back home.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

that means a lot. And please! these stores and amazing and we are very lucky to have them here. Please stop by on your next visit home, I’m sure you will not be disappointed! thanks for watching and commenting!

[@godfreyzilla8608]

Good job, Sofia! What I like most about your historical vignette is that it's really all about people, joyful people like yourself. Anyone watching this can/should plainly see how happy the individuals featured are. I have a favorite video of my little 14 months old granddaughter, Sophia, jamming to the Doors on an I Phone. Now I will have to get her a sound system and old vinyl records to enjoy. Keep up the good work and you might become the next Steve Hartman (CBS New York). Get yourself to film school. You have the touch of an artist.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

that is awesome! get her some records! and thank you so much!!! :)))

[@user-pe4rn3hj8s]

Such a great video! I love the closing! You know, as a DJ, the one thing people don't see but I think they do with vinyl is that you can SEE the music! You can see where the break is. You can see where it gets more intense. Just look at the grooves! It's so magical!

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

This was wonderful. Being from western PA and seeing the treasure trove of music in our area is just lovely. Being a vinyl collector myself, this documentary put a smile on my face. Very well done.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thank you!! We are so lucky to have these amazing stores so close to us

[@roywall8169]

There is a level of appreciation that goes into playing records. The effort required to actively listen to music builds a bond between the listener, and the artist. The current digital music world is too convenient. There is no sacrifice required to listen to it, and less of a sacrifice to make it. It is too often soul less.

[@elvisonwax]

Yes, good point. Music is very ‘convenient’ these days. It’s my belief that most of the advances made by the music industry in recent times are to pander to laziness. CDs were originally marketed as indestructible (ie. Capable of surviving being neglected or worse) and downloads are principally known to be something you don’t need to visit a store to obtain. All the while, record companies are laughing all the way to the bank - a downloaded album at the equivalent cost of a physical copy must be the biggest rip off of the last century. And they are boring! What could be a worse combination?

[@JacksonBetz]

This was so enjoyable and well-edited!! As a music collector, this really encapsulated what I love about finding some obscure record or CD! The joy of music is at the individual level, and there's no better way to tell a music-related story than via a series of entertaining personal anecdotes. You've got a talent for making documentaries!!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

THANK YOU! that means a lot to hear, I appreciate you taking the time to comment and watch! I think the people featured in this video had great things to say about the importance of records or physical media for that matter.

[@gavinz9770]

you got talent! This doc feels so tightly produced and soulful! Keep on making docs.

[@achuprasad4482]

Loved this video so much! Music is such a key part of my daily life and I started collecting record a few years ago to have that additional tangible connection with the albums that are special to me. I have a store in Leeds, UK that has become my staple to pick up second hand albums and have built a great relationship with the people there - just like the lovely people featured in the video! One of my best friends lives in Pittsburg and I will definitely ask him to check this place out!

[@backrowbrighton]

This is a really well made little documentary. I have been an avid collector of music for over fifty years. It has brought me so much pleasure. Warms my heart to see a young person fall under the spell, it is the start of something wonderful. Also all the very best in making further content of this quality.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

:))) That means a lot, thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting and as a new collector it feels very welcoming to hear something like that. I think a lot of people who grew up with records don't think that people my age can have the same level of appreciation for records as they do. Thanks again.

[@GiovanniSena]

I loved what I saw in this mini documentary. It’s amazing to see different people with different background showing their interests. I’m from Brazil and I also have my record collection but that final message from that sir sumarizes what makes us move forward. Find something that you enjoy doing and share it!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

yess! they are words that everyone can connect with! Also HI BRAZIL! Rick actually was an exchange student in Brazil! He has many Brazilian records from then, i unfortunately didn’t have the time to fit him talking about it into this doc

[@GiovanniSena]

That’s great. I understand that should be really hard to organize the topics to put them in a movie. Congrats anyway. I was wondering if Rick learned Portuguese while he was around.

[@haleyrichardson8818]

That crackle noise...nostalgia, it's tangible, REAL, the artwork on the cover, the SMELL - like the smell of a book, reading the song lyrics and thankyous on the liner notes...everything is better. Thank you for this doco. I thoroughly enjoyed it ❤

[@SofiaCaloiero]

yes! All great reasons. Thank you :)))

[@airwaydude014]

Nothing quite like experiencing that first crackle on your first record for the very first time, it's otherworldly.

[@zeezrawesome132]

There’s just a magic to holding that album artwork in your hands.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

yess!!

[@jaywill5352]

I love owning the physical formats, also when you play the whole album you tend to hear and enjoy songs that you might’ve never listened to before

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Yes! I’ve discovered so many great songs just because I bought a record and I liked one song and I discovered many more, thanks for watching

[@Stjernefodt-]

Amazing! I love the professional format of your video, the thoughtful commentary, and even the suggestions of where to shop when I visit my brother in Pittsburgh next month, lol. People like you (and your interviewees) remind me of why I love the vinyl community.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

aww thank you! thats really kind of you to say. and yesss please check out these places! Another place in pgh is The Government Center on the north shore, i believe there is a bar/cafe connected to it as well as an open mic area for local bands.

[@robinthefog5151]

What a lovely, friendly video! And Tom's closing advice should be heard by basically everyone, not just record collectors!

[@TheHSIHP]

I was born in 1975 and started collecting records in the mid 90s when CD was king and used vinyl was cheap. There are so many reasons why I love records but one of them is visiting my local record stores. I love the sense of community and I learn a ton about music chatting with store owners and patrons. I also love the thrill of the hunt. Finding a record "in the wild" that I've been looking for never gets old!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Perfect way to describe it! I appreciate you taking time to watch

[@TheHSIHP]

@@SofiaCaloiero my pleasure!

[@petikan]

I was hooked onto record when I first heard it many many years ago. And what kept me on this format is simply because I am in awe at how a set of grooves can create melodious sounds.

[@brennanpatrick]

Thanks so much for sharing! I’ve recently fallen heavily back into vinyl collecting and I actually live in Washington, PA. I’ll definitely be going to Jerry’s this Saturday! Great work on the video!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

yes!!! let me know what kind of hood stuff you will find! and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@chriscorman734]

Just loved this upload. So much great music so little time to hear it all

[@shannonbarbieri]

What a great video! As someone who lives just outside of Pittsburgh, it was cool to see you talk about local record stores (The Attic - which I’ve been to before). I also grew up watching Rick Sebak specials so it was really cool to see him in the video! Also, as a young person I love the idea of buying and collecting vinyl records, as it’s such a great way of connecting with the past. My only issue with them is that it can get quite expensive sometimes!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

yes they definitely can! and woah that’s great! Rick is so cool I’m lucky that I know him he has helped me out in so many ways. And i was so happy to include local stores, i just wish we had more!!

[@wolfganglauth4015]

This was great little documentary. I think that mini interview with Rick Sebak was particularly illuminating - his comments on records being a medium for connecting with the past were spot on. Also the idea that the record player kind of functions like a time machine and the artists we listen to on these records being "in the room with you" and "coming back to life"... never thought about it like that but its 100% true.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Yes! I learned so much by talking with these guys. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@MarkSchaub]

I loved this on so many levels! As a lover of music, new vinyl collector and as a content creator. Fantastic work!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

THANK YOUUU:))))

[@Comfort031]

So nice to see so many places I go to for records being showed on here. Jerry was an awesome person and great to talk to when he was alive owned his record store.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

aww:))

[@r.l.-esltranslatinginterpr2884]

I absolutely loved your documentary, Sofia. Through your guests, you really captured the essence of it all. Complex feelings and emotions put into simple words. Cheers from Mexico, from a rabid record collector!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Wow hi Mexico!! and thank YOU so much for this kind comment and for taking the time to watch my video!

[@raggeragnar]

Excellent documentary! I play vinyl almost every day. The buying part took a break around 92-93 because of parenthood/family , but gained momentum around 15-16 again. Right now I’m filling the gap from that period , now that the labels are releasing those CD’s onto vinyl. Also ; I fell head first into late 60’s-late 70’s funk and are slowly getting the nuggets from that genre/era.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

That’s a great era, glad you’re getting back into it! thanks for watching

[@dentalalloy8018]

An absolutely delightful and insightful journey to experience! Thank you so much for creating this gem for us all to see!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

well thank you for watching!!!

[@amprivat5913]

Lovely peace. I came back to vinyl 2 years ago. I noticed that i didn‘t listen to music anymore. Always available on my iphone, i didn‘t notice anymore about what i really like. Now i sit down, think about it what i want to hear, put the record on and listen. There is no better way to calm down and enjoy the beauty of sound. Thanks for your work!!❤

[@SofiaCaloiero]

That’s so great to hear!! Thanks for watching!

[@recordsam]

Well done, Sofia! AND A BIG THANK YOU. Your video adds to the growing interest in connecting with real things as opposed to digital simulacra. And Tom Roberts had really priceless things to say, very true, deep, memorable. Hurray for Pittsburgh.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Exactly my point! Tom Roberts is such a great guy, and thank you for watching!

[@AhhnoldHD]

This is a legit doc. Enjoyed it. You’re going places.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thank you!!! and thanks for watching

[@maximelaforestiere]

Thank you so much for making this documentary! I recently started my own record collection and I sometimes wonder if all that money is worth being spent on records since everything can be listened to digitaly. But hearing the stories of these record enthusiasts that you collected made me realize that I love vinyl records as much as they do and that I need to pursue my collection

[@SofiaCaloiero]

yes! do what makes you happy! :))

[@rickewilde]

What i delightful short film. I've watched many KZbin videos about audiophiles and why vinyl is better than digital but you really captured the essence and genuine emotional connection people have with records. It was a triumph. It rekindled in me a desire to start collecting again.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

:)) that is so great to hear I really hope you do start your collecting again! and thank you for the very kind comment and for taking the time to watch my video!

[@NothingLikeVinyl]

I've been collecting records for 50 years. I had to switch to CDs in the middle 90s, when the vinyl industry died in my country. From the very beginning, I felt that CDs didn't have the charm that vinyl records have, in spite of their "perfect" sound. During the time I bought only CDs, I found that I had stopped listening to music just for the pure pleasure of doing it, and only did it because of my job (I'm a professional musician / music professor). Fortunately, in the early 10s I found that the vinyl industry was alive and kickin' outside of my country, and my vinyl collection started growing again. But most important, I recovered the lost pleasure of listening to music without doing anything else.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

LOVE this

[@ronaldyardley8965]

Listening To Music Without Doing anything else.. Yes I Like That👍

[@bear1more287]

I also did the same in the 90’s although went right back to vinyl in 2005 I’m worth thousands in 45’s 👍🏻

[@uncleremus64]

Very well done. Thank you for doing this. Love your passion.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@aydenrichardson]

This came up on my recomended and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the mini doc, and the people seem so cool. Great job!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

thank you!! i appreciate you taking the time to watch it! :)

[@marychatrer6374]

Thanks for posting this video. It was really great. I still listen to my records today I used to love when I was younger when my dad took me to the store and get all excited about getting my next record and as I got older, I did find them in the thrift stores everywhere and then eventually my brother ended up working in a record store in New Jersey which he still works there today 30 years later he loves it there that place is so amazing. I could stay in there for hours just looking for records I find people that I meet still nowadays that Love records just as much as I do i’m going to plan a trip to go visit Jerry’s Record Store that place looks incredible. As I live close to PA. I can’t wait to go I’m going to take with me a couple record lovers with me who are really going to Enjoy it as much as I do. Thanks again for the video.😊

[@SofiaCaloiero]

that is so cool to hear that your brother still works there after all this time! and omg that is gonna be so fun when you guys go to Jerry’s you will not be disappointed it is HUGE! and thank YOU for watching it I am so happy you enjoyed :)

[@brothersinarmchairspodcast1717]

You've created an amazing documentary. I forgot I was KZbin. It's impressive how your passion for records transferred into your care of this video. Impressive. Please write a summary when you have a chance. I'd love to be able to quickly reference the people involved in this project.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

awww thank you so so much!! I will definitely do that :)))

[@leandrorithm]

This is the type of documentary I'd watch over and over again. Very well-made and would love to see more on other topics!

[@leandrorithm]

It's objective, well-made, focused and grounded to a topic yet diverse.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

wow thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it- i appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave this very kind comment :)

[@alinabrown4029]

Amazing. Thank you for making this Sofia. I loved it. And it reminded me of what its like to love something so much and cherish it because it touches your heart. Keep making more videos like this ❤

[@SofiaCaloiero]

aww thank you, i’m so happy you enjoyed it :)

[@oso-goodcinema848]

This is an outstanding documentary! Great editing, sound design, and you found a lot of great perspectives and passions!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

thanks!!! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and watch!

[@VintageVic93]

Tom’s excitment about being one step away from the artists is contagious! Great video.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Right! Thanks for watching

[@markfischer3626]

I like the pops and clicks. You don't get that with digital.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Yes! Surface noise is part of everyday day life which I think is another reason why some people are more attracted to records because it feels real, thanks for watching

[@markfischer3626]

@@SofiaCaloiero I was just joking. I've got about 3000 vinyls and about 3000 cds. There are many things to like about vinyl phonograph records. Everything advocates say about vinyl phonograph records they like about them is probably true. But as an engineer I can say that the technology is not one of them. It's important to make a differentiation between the technology and how they are used to make recordings. The manipulations recording and mastering engineers used to get the best out of the vinyl recording technology was truly an art. They often did a wonderful job turning the limitations of the technology into an asset. For many listeners given the type of music they enjoy most and the type of sound systems that have been in popular use, two channel stereophonic systems, they have good reasons to prefer vinyl recordings over cds. However as a technology to store and retrieve electrical signals within the audio passband with as little noise, linear and non linear distortion, dynamic range that are supposed to be analogs of music (they're not very good analogs but that's a different story) the two technologies are worlds apart. Much more can be done to enhance these recordings of both types but because of the noise on vinyl records, cds are the better choice for the way I use them. BTW, I'm not knocking anyone's recordings or sound systems. I just hope everyone else gets as much enjoyment out of their recordings as I get out of mine.

[@hfield07]

this was the perfect sunday morning watch. Awesome job!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

:))) thank you for watching

[@TracknJoy]

Fantastic! Many thanks from Belgium!! And, as well, thanks for sharing love with one of my best band The Mamas and The Papas! So rare.....

[@CaptainLouis]

As someone who bougth his first TT in my mid 30's last week. I got automaticaly hooked. You connect to each item, each song.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

they are addicting, thanks for watching

[@narrativematters4100]

I'm not sure if you made this for a school project or just as a hobby, but I enjoyed how simple (in a good way) it is. I was expecting a video essay about the ins and outs of the RIAA curve and sampling rates. Instead, I just spent a bit of time watching some passionate people who love something in ways they might not be fully able to explain. It was really sweet! You seem to know some interesting people. Good luck on your collection and on your KZbin channel, if you continue to upload on it!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thank you very much! I'm glad that you enjoyed it. It was for a school project. It means a lot what you said! thank you for watching and leaving this nice comment

[@wintershiny4888]

Love this video, great hearing these people, you can really see the passion they have for it.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

yes! they are also very knowledgeable of record history and made so many great points as to why they believe people have and will always love records!

[@Vinyl_guy]

Ive always like the aspect of hearing an album the way those before me did. Hearing an lp the way my grandparents would have is a very attractive thought. Also the tangible-ness, in the rushing way of modern time when i put on a record its almost like i can pause time for 40 or so minuets

[@andyash5675]

Videos this well made are going to get noticed. An absolute pleasure to watch.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

THANK YOU. means a lot, i appreciate you- thanks for watching

[@mrkymrk99]

Agree💯!!

[@dentheplodder]

What a wonderful mini-doc. Love the camera angles and editing, top job!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

thank you! :) i appreciate you taking the time to watch

[@SesslerCell]

As a big fan of vinyl and someone who lives in Pittsburgh as well, this was so enjoyable and I found this so entertaining! Great job!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

So glad you enjoyed it!! thank you so much! :)

[@pwong1434]

I grew up listening to vinyl and use them to help learning my English language. Before moving to Canada, there were many clone records back home. Yes clones exist in the 60 in the Far East. They sound worse than Ktel reproduction but a lot more affordable than buying import records. I still collect vinyl and pick up at least 2-5 records a month from used record stores in my neighborhoods. I know that when I brought my records in the 70s, they were used as entertainment mainly for dancing in our teenager social parties. I also know that the collections will keep me sane while I reach my retirement, which I am at now. Listening to many of these records usually bring back good memory of good and bad time from the past. Very entertaining using vintage hi-fi equipment acquired during the half century to match play my records. Its difficult to explain these feelings to the current generations as one had to live through the era to experience that.

[@timothystockman7533]

Because some things never became available in digital formats. Also, sometimes the mastering is better on the LP than on digital. But I would not be surprised to find that many modern LPs are mastered from hi-res digital sources. I seriously doubt that many records manufactured these days have an entirely analog lineage. IMHO playing a record is very labor intensive compared to the digital equivalent, so my focus is to digitize my vinyl as it is possible, so I don't have to repeat the labor intensive vinyl playing process.

[@pip5528]

I love the process and I find it more laborious to digitize a whole album and mark where every single track is. It's easier to simply listen. I would probably digitize more but I don't mind not doing it for the most part as I only play most of mine occasionally and not constantly.

[@paulhickey6896]

What a lovely short doc, really well put together. Well done!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

THANK YOU :)

[@robbymml3452]

Your content is so well-done, especially this one, keep it up! I love these informative pieces on nostalgia in current times!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

thanks!!

[@give_peas_a_chance]

I grew up with records as did many commenters here. Last year I was thinking, that I'd love to rebuild my collection, and then thinking, oh I'm too old for that now. But with encouragement from my kids I have bought a 1980s Garrard deck and now have about 50 records, all ones that I previously owned as a teenager. So much fun ! it's like making tea in a pot, as opposed to with a teabag- it's the ritual that 's important. Also- every lp I buy will be passed on to my kids later on, so hopefully it's an investement too. Great documentary, thank you.

[@Daniel-hk3ru]

Truly enjoyed your documentary and may I say you have talent.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

thank you so much!!

[@twilight_potato]

My Music Technology teacher had my class watch this for AMI work (stay at home stuff) and I'm really glad he did. There's something so heartwarming about vinyl records and you could clearly see how each of the people in this video's faces light up when they were talking about the records.

[@SofiaCaloiero]

aww :) yess it was so amazing to be able to make this video.. and you guys had to watch this for your class??!?!

[@twilight_potato]

@@SofiaCaloiero We're learning about technology over the years that were used in relation to music. Evolution of headphones, speakers, mics, ect. We just wrote a short little paragraph about what we thought of record players after getting to hear people talk about them and hearing a few songs snippets (the ones you had in the background). It's definitely turning out to be my favorite class!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

@@twilight_potato woaaah that’s a pretty sick class- awesome!

[@punko9031]

I‘m ver interested in the future of your channel. I believe I’ve hit a streak of luck since there have been soo many unbelievably strong videos from smaller channels on my feed recently. This has been one of the best! Great premise and beautifully executed, true emotion!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

wooaah youtube working its magic, thank you!

[@TheAboriginal1]

What a fun and cool video. Thanks for sharing

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidlong1786]

If you already have records then yes play them. if the music you want is not available on CD or digital streaming then yes buy records. Otherwise don't buy records because it's an antiquated format with pops, ticks, groove distortions, less dynamic range , less frequency response and less ability to reproduce what the artist and producer wanted to give you. You can rant and swear and make all kinds of excuses but it's not high fidelity anymore so don't start. if you like the nostalgia then there is that so it's more a novelty than anything else.

[@suemiller2522]

Of all the formats, I've found vinyl to be the most immersive listening experience. Kinda just can't help paying attention to it when you'll have to change it over in a few minutes. We have a huge CD collection, but recently purchased our first phonograph and have been having lots of fun building our vinyl collection, too. This was a great watch. Well done. :)

[@SofiaCaloiero]

yes great point! and that is awesome! thank you for watching

[@officialmadmixtapes]

Great video lass, you're a great film maker and natural story teller. Would love to see more of your documentaries !

[@SofiaCaloiero]

thank you :) I will keep making them

[@ErikIversen]

This is a wonderful short film. It perfectly captures the passion for music and vinyl records. I have an emotional connection to my vinyl collection that definitely enhances my enjoyment of the music. I was born in the 1960s and I own records that are older than me. One day I will pass them on to my kids. Will my digital downloads exist in 50 years? I doubt it!

[@SofiaCaloiero]

Thank you! Anything digital (music) I think is can be very easily lost where as having something physical is more entertaining because you can display it in any way you feel, you might have to try really hard to lose a record they are pretty big haha. Thanks for watching