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HOWA EP 117 - DJ SHADOW
Dec 25, 2023
DJ Shadow, a legend in the music industry, discusses the importance of vibe in music, explores Olivier Messian's work for Onsmartino and the Troughtonium, reflects on the relationship between music popularity and value, and talks about making music with sampled material and the MPC. They also discuss the importance of physical records in the digital age, preserving the integrity of a podcast conversation, nostalgia and changing times, and express gratitude towards DJ Shadow and the listeners as the last episode of the year.
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Quick takeaways
- The podcast discusses the importance of physical releases in the modern music landscape, emphasizing the enduring nature and deeper connection offered by vinyl records.
- The speaker highlights the value of archiving and preserving music as physical artifacts, advocating for the need to protect and transfer music for future generations.
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The Incredible Record Store Basement
The podcast episode features a discussion about the incredible basement of a record store called Records in Sacramento. The basement was filled with millions of vinyl records stacked nine feet high and covered an entire city block. The basement was a treasure trove for crate diggers and collectors and became a source of inspiration and exploration for the podcast host's own music making. The overwhelming amount of records in the basement served as a humbling reminder of the vast history and creativity within the music industry.
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