bods1000 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I was going to vouch for the place but I guess you guys are already well informed...nothing new for me to say here except my own experience. At the recommendation of a friend, I had my Al Jarreau 1965 album burned into CD there and I'm satisfied with what they did. According to them, they have a way of removing any hiss in the recording (daw?) although mine was in tip-top shape to begin with. If you're in the QC area and MCS is too far for you, there's another place in Teacher's Village QC who can do the same thing for you. The shop is called Yesteryears. Pero masyado silang mabagal gumawa in my experience. Be-Bop is way better. Then of course there's Phoenix in Kamuning. But last time I tried Phoenix, I wasn't too happy. Puro hiss tas mali-mali pa yung kanta (selection kasi). And I fully agree with you. These places should have catalogues to make it so much easier for the customers. pareng magaling, baka may typo ka dyan kasi if I'm not mistaken, Al Jarreau was not yet around in 1965 where exactly is Yesteryears and Phoenix, pare? I regularly pass by Maginhawa and Kamuning nowadays...thanks.. Bebop has no catalogue, yes, but if you're into jazz, he has this book where all these jazz albums are referenced and you can look at the rating of your prospective purchase kung maganda nga ito or not - some brief write-up too to help you along... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 (edited) About Cartimar. In Cartimar, adidas and puma then were priced from P300.00 - P350.00. We also bought our bike parts there. The smell of rubber shoes then was a lot different. Buhay pa ba ang Cartimar?Tama ka pareng magaling Nabawasan ang coolness ng adidas when Rubberworld manufactured adidas. Anyways, I bought 3 pairs of locally made adidas - a white superstar, a black superstar and a blue suede campus. The campus is still with me. Now my favorite everyday shoes are my adidas muhammad ali, nike waffle trainer and puma ferrari. If feeling pabagets, I borrow my son's adicolor OT na ko! Wow, buhay pa pala ang Makati Cinema Square. I haven't been to that place since we moved to QC. Madalaw ngang minsan. I miss the sound of vinyl with the hiss and static. Why don't we have an eb somewhere there? Cartimar is where we buy our Japanese supplies nowadays....I'm in MCS once a month - dun na din ako tumitingin ng mga DVD. I remember MCS back in the 80's - wala pa yung binggohan dyan sa basement - what it had were a lot of stores selling LP's - aside from Bobby's, nandun yung kina GReg, kina Manny (na kinaasaran nila) and some other guy's...yung kay Bobby na lang natira ngayon... Edited July 28, 2006 by bods1000 Quote Link to comment
Magaling Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 pareng magaling, baka may typo ka dyan kasi if I'm not mistaken, Al Jarreau was not yet around in 1965 where exactly is Yesteryears and Phoenix, pare? I regularly pass by Maginhawa and Kamuning nowadays...thanks.. I know what you mean. Because his "first" album didn't come out until 75-76 yata but ok here's the run-down (teaser kumbaga). From what I remember about what was written in the album cover (medyo inanay na kasi eh although yung plaka itself ok pa), AJ was a still in college at that time and was part-timing as a singer in a bar near his school in Wisconsin (not 100% sure about the specific state) when it was recorded. In short hindi pa siya sikat at batang-bata pa siya nun. And the scatting is still rough (sorry I don't have better words to describe it). The name of the album is really Al Jarreau 1965 and it includes cuts like: One Note Samba, My Favorite Things, Stockholm Sweetnin, etc. I promise to burn one copy for you! :thumbsupsmiley: Bigay ko sa yo pag nagkita tayo in exchange for (drumroll please).... a glass of tempranillo! Okay ba? :cool: Quote Link to comment
flyingdutchman Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Mas maganda daw ang tunog ng mga LP na vinyl? So the audiophiles prefer it over the CD? Quote Link to comment
starbuck911 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Wow, buhay pa pala ang Makati Cinema Square. I haven't been to that place since we moved to QC. Madalaw ngang minsan. I miss the sound of vinyl with the hiss and static. Pareng Storm, vinyl sound does not necessarily include hiss and static as a given. If it were so, it is the result of improper care and maintenance of a record over the years. A second-hand lp (in decent shape) can still be 'salvaged' by cleaning. If done with one of those record-cleaning vacuums, it will remove at least 90% of surface noise. Most importantly, IMO, it cleans-up the midrange, where also 90% of the musical information is heard. If you have a good system (that's another topic), you will be highly rewarded. Whereas CD's offer the convenience of swithching around without having to leave your listening position, analog reproduction/LP maintenance is a different school altogether. When it comes to analog, the sound you get is the result of what you put into it. You can ask the hardcore audiophiles why they prefer the analog sound over digital. I'm not one of those (and I know a few...iba sila ), but I know just enough to know what I'm talking about. I listen to both formats. There are CD's that are not available in LP.....and LP's that are not available in CD's. Analog draws you into the music a lot more, but to give credit to the digital age, they are slowly getting there. Not quite, pero darating din yan. Of course, theres also the question of how well your ears are trained to hear all these differences. I'll say again that there IS an alternative to buying LP's in Makati Cinema Square if they don't have what you want (or the condition is lousy). If you're willing to spend just a littlle more, you can find the LP you want in the condition you want without leaving the country or spending in dollars. You can ask me about it at a future eb. :goatee: Sir Bods, the store beside B's that closed down also belonged to him. In 2 words, rental costs. Quote Link to comment
willow_boy Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 May mga fanatic pala ng CSNY at Kansas ditoHeto kay Neil Young- Four Strong Winds- Helpless I can't really consider myself a CSNY fanatic pero my favorite song of theirs is "Our House" which was released around 1970 yata. Great song with a simple message about life and love. :cool: Quote Link to comment
storm Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Cartimar is where we buy our Japanese supplies nowadays....I'm in MCS once a month - dun na din ako tumitingin ng mga DVD. I remember MCS back in the 80's - wala pa yung binggohan dyan sa basement - what it had were a lot of stores selling LP's - aside from Bobby's, nandun yung kina GReg, kina Manny (na kinaasaran nila) and some other guy's...yung kay Bobby na lang natira ngayon... Pare text me kung kailan ka pupunta sa MCS. Baka pwede ako sumama. Makadalaw jan. I know what you mean. Because his "first" album didn't come out until 75-76 yata but ok here's the run-down (teaser kumbaga). From what I remember about what was written in the album cover (medyo inanay na kasi eh although yung plaka itself ok pa), AJ was a still in college at that time and was part-timing as a singer in a bar near his school in Wisconsin (not 100% sure about the specific state) when it was recorded. In short hindi pa siya sikat at batang-bata pa siya nun. And the scatting is still rough (sorry I don't have better words to describe it). The name of the album is really Al Jarreau 1965 and it includes cuts like: One Note Samba, My Favorite Things, Stockholm Sweetnin, etc. I promise to burn one copy for you! :thumbsupsmiley: Bigay ko sa yo pag nagkita tayo in exchange for (drumroll please).... a glass of tempranillo! Okay ba? :cool: Pare, idamay mo na rin ako kapag nag-eb tayo - joint 70s and wine savvy eb. Thanks in advance. Pareng Storm, vinyl sound does not necessarily include hiss and static as a given. If it were so, it is the result of improper care and maintenance of a record over the years. A second-hand lp (in decent shape) can still be 'salvaged' by cleaning. If done with one of those record-cleaning vacuums, it will remove at least 90% of surface noise. Most importantly, IMO, it cleans-up the midrange, where also 90% of the musical information is heard. If you have a good system (that's another topic), you will be highly rewarded. Whereas CD's offer the convenience of swithching around without having to leave your listening position, analog reproduction/LP maintenance is a different school altogether. When it comes to analog, the sound you get is the result of what you put into it. You can ask the hardcore audiophiles why they prefer the analog sound over digital. I'm not one of those (and I know a few...iba sila ), but I know just enough to know what I'm talking about. I listen to both formats. There are CD's that are not available in LP.....and LP's that are not available in CD's. Analog draws you into the music a lot more, but to give credit to the digital age, they are slowly getting there. Not quite, pero darating din yan. Of course, theres also the question of how well your ears are trained to hear all these differences. I'll say again that there IS an alternative to buying LP's in Makati Cinema Square if they don't have what you want (or the condition is lousy). If you're willing to spend just a littlle more, you can find the LP you want in the condition you want without leaving the country or spending in dollars. You can ask me about it at a future eb. :goatee: Sir Bods, the store beside B's that closed down also belonged to him. In 2 words, rental costs. Thanks for the info. I think I have a good system but I don't have a good turn table and the budget to buy one. Quote Link to comment
willow_boy Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 OK lang pareng willow boy, thanks for asking. If you're still into vinyl, or say you want to burn songs for LPs into a CD, there's this place in Makati Cinema Square called Be-Bop. They have a hell of a collection ! Reminds me of the Sta Mesa Stop and Shop days. Only problem is, he has so much albums crammped in a tiny shop so it's hard to browse. But if you know exactly what you're looking for, chances are he has it. So far I've had Tom Scott albums (Intimate Strangers, New York Connection, Apple Juice), Joe Jackson (Big World) and Leroy Hutson (Hutson) burned. As far as I know, theer's no place in the world where one can buy CD versions of those, not even in amazon.com. I've often suggested that they create a catalogue for easier reference but they haven't done it yet. In case you're visiting, it's in the basement 1 of Makati Cinema Square where the bingo place is. Kainis lang yung plaka pag marami ng scratches >:-( Pareng sliderule, thank you very much for this info. I'm in the US pero my sister is still there and she, like me, is also into LPs. I'll have her check the place out and I'd love to check it out too once I get the chance to fly back. Miss ko na ang 'Pinas. :cool: Quote Link to comment
sally bogna mathay Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Bods, kumusta na? Haven't had time to post, as you can see. It's great that this thread is up and about. That just shows that the 70s was a great time in our lives. We not only relive memories, we even remember brands and places! Yes, please let's have EB soon. I'll bring my Maxell cassettes, some of which are 20 years old but still sound great. And I'm sure you can identify yourselves with the music. Storm, PM your cell. Think I lost it. So, buhay pa pala shop ni Bobby. Known him since the late 80s. Although I hear his LPs are a bit pricey, he can still get whatever you're looking for. I used to collect myself but sold them eventually. Here a short 70s quiz (name song and artist/band) 1. I let my woman flow to her own natural rhythm...2. Because I'm free, nothing's worrying me...3. But the things we have, no one could ever take them...4. The mountain is high, the valley is low, and you're confused on which way to go...5. Crossroads seem to come and go...6. American woman, she took my heart away...7. I feel unhappy, I feel so sad, I've lost the best friend I've ever had...8. Hello morning, good, good morning to the one I love...9. Talk to me some more, you don't have to go...10 So hello my friend, good to see you again... Quote Link to comment
starbuck911 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I'm in the US pero my sister is still there and she, like me, is also into LPs. I'll have her check the place out and I'd love to check it out too once I get the chance to fly back. Miss ko na ang 'Pinas. :cool: Bosing, you are in a place where there are used records galore. They have inventories there that would put M.C. Square to shame in a heartbeat. If you are REALLY interested in hunting down some vinyl there, send me a PM. Quote Link to comment
starbuck911 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I remember MCS back in the 80's - wala pa yung binggohan dyan sa basement - what it had were a lot of stores selling LP's - aside from Bobby's, nandun yung kina GReg, kina Manny (na kinaasaran nila) and some other guy's...yung kay Bobby na lang natira ngayon... I sure remember those days too. When Lito G.'s audio shop opened in the early evenings, he'd have that "bench" where we could just sit down and talk with fellow music/audio fans...just hangin' around while listening to whatever he'd plug into. Bobby's records have always been pricey (but to his credit, he's the most musical of those lp dealers). He'll tell you he can get you this record or that record, but it really depended on what you're looking for. If it were easy to find, kaya niya....pero in some cases, you would have to wait for a long time to get them, if he gets his hands on them at all. Sa akin, hirap siya....at bitin naman ako. On the pricing, it depends on a number of factors: the supply/demand of the record; the condition; the pressing (original pressings usually sound superior to re-issues); where it was pressed (US pressings are inferior to Japanese, UK, and German pressings); the reputation of the label's audio quality (RCA's Living Stereo series as a prime example), etc.. Bobby knows a lot about the used record "game", but I'm one of those clients he can't fool. I spent years hanging around used record stores in CA to begin with.....but he's cool naman. I know that all this "record" stuff can sound a bit too meticulous for some, but I'm hoping this post may help those who need to know that it takes more time and effort to get the most of analog reproduction compared to how most people would handle cd's. It's more mabusisi talaga, but the rewards are like a 'natural high' when the music you hear moves from your ears to your heart. For those who just want to hear music in the background while talking to their friends, I'd suggest sticking with cd's. For those who think the Araneta Coliseum is a good-sounding concert venue, I'd also suggest sticking with cd's (please!). My take on MP3's: the technology's still too young. It still needs a lot of "tweaking" IMHO. If anything, it's portable and convenient. Quote Link to comment
starbuck911 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 1. I let my woman flow to her own natural rhythm...2. Because I'm free, nothing's worrying me...3. But the things we have, no one could ever take them...4. The mountain is high, the valley is low, and you're confused on which way to go...5. Crossroads seem to come and go...6. American woman, she took my heart away...7. I feel unhappy, I feel so sad, I've lost the best friend I've ever had...8. Hello morning, good, good morning to the one I love...9. Talk to me some more, you don't have to go...10 So hello my friend, good to see you again... 1-by It's a Beautiful Day2-by BJ Thomas6-if that ain't the Guess Who song, i dunno8-a soul ballad a friend used to drain my ears with. 4got who...9-Phoebe Snow10-if this is what i think it is, glad to see it here. I'll be darned (but happy) if a woman can guess this one...makes me want to come up with my own puzzle. :evil: Ms. Liberty, my apologies for not participating on yours. Sa dami, nahilo ako...and I didn't wanna think too hard about many songs I couldn't avoid even when I tried. I'm more likely to recall instrumental passages and solos as opposed to lyrics, so kudos to those who are good at that. Even if I'm familiar with most of the songs, na-overload na 'ko sa dami ng kanta over the years......(or was it those brownies again?) Quote Link to comment
Magaling Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 (edited) Here a short 70s quiz (name song and artist/band) 2. Because I'm free, nothing's worrying me...3. But the things we have, no one could ever take them...8. Hello morning, good, good morning to the one I love... Subok lang: 2 - Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head3 - Just as Long as We Have Love 8 - Whiter Shade of Pale? The rest di ko na alam...also not good at remembering the artist Edited July 29, 2006 by Magaling Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I know what you mean. Because his "first" album didn't come out until 75-76 yata but ok here's the run-down (teaser kumbaga). From what I remember about what was written in the album cover (medyo inanay na kasi eh although yung plaka itself ok pa), AJ was a still in college at that time and was part-timing as a singer in a bar near his school in Wisconsin (not 100% sure about the specific state) when it was recorded. In short hindi pa siya sikat at batang-bata pa siya nun. And the scatting is still rough (sorry I don't have better words to describe it). The name of the album is really Al Jarreau 1965 and it includes cuts like: One Note Samba, My Favorite Things, Stockholm Sweetnin, etc. I promise to burn one copy for you! :thumbsupsmiley: Bigay ko sa yo pag nagkita tayo in exchange for (drumroll please).... a glass of tempranillo! Okay ba? :cool: naku pare - even two glasses of tempranillo! Your Jarreau LP sounds like a rarity......Hold on to that album pare - if you can find a way to restore the album cover, so much the better. Pero I remember what Bobby said - kahit daw yung punit-punit na album basta Juan de la Cruz, nabibili pa din daw ng mga Japanese for P5000! So guys, if you happen to have any Juan de la Cruz LP gathering dust in your attic or warehouse or garage, kahit daw yung mga Bong Penera, the Batukada or kahit anong 70's Pinoy rock, try to retrieve them because they're worth a small fortune now.... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Mas maganda daw ang tunog ng mga LP na vinyl? So the audiophiles prefer it over the CD? if you can get to hear our LP's play, you can say for sure that nothing would beat vinyl. CD is too clean for our taste - I mean it doesn't have that whomph and raunch that you feel when you listen to say, a Bachman-Turner-Overdrive LP. In fact I have a Deodato CD and a Deodato LP and I can say for sure that I enjoy listening to the LP more - parang too thin yung tunog ng digital. Lalo na kung virgin vinyl - pare the sound is so pristine, so pure - nothing like the artificial cleanliness of a digital offering...I'm not an audiophile - it's only that I prefer the sound of vinyl more.... Quote Link to comment
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