Now, if this don't beat all!

crouse · Dec 15, 2013

On page 220 of the January Absolute Sound is a piece written by a man who claims to be able to identify the music on a record by simply looking at the grooves and he gives examples of having done it without having seen the records before hand, including an appearance with George Solti on a British TV show.

trhee · Dec 15, 2013

Even if he does have this "special" ability, what's the point? I mean, what practical benefit is there? :scratch2: :screwy:

crouse · Dec 15, 2013

He says in the article that there is no practical use, other than wowing people at cocktail parties. I'm amazed by what humans can do.

TerryO · Dec 15, 2013

There have been a number of people over the years that could do that. I remember a fellow on TV, 30 plus years ago doing that very same thing.

Best Regards,
TerryO

hatrack71 · Dec 15, 2013

Wouldn't he have to know the band?

bobsvinyl · Dec 15, 2013

I heard he didn't have a very good track record.

robgmn · Dec 15, 2013

bobsvinyl said:
I heard he didn't have a very good track record.

:thmbsp:

crouse · Dec 15, 2013

hatrack71 said:
Wouldn't he have to know the band?

From what I gather, he identifies classical pieces, not the performers or orchestras. For example, he could tell you it's Beethoven's 4th but not the performers.

crouse · Dec 15, 2013

TerryO said:
There have been a number of people over the years that could do that. I remember a fellow on TV, 30 plus years ago doing that very same thing.

Best Regards,
TerryO

Heck, could be the same guy.

bobsvinyl · Dec 15, 2013

I'd throw a compilation disc on just to drive him crazy.

hifijohn · Feb 5, 2014

so can I

I can identify the music on a record by looking at the album cover!!

pdm4606 · Feb 5, 2014

LP indentity

I can do better. Just play it and I can tell you if it classical, jazz, or rock.
Easy Peasy.

Paul

audiodon · Feb 5, 2014

I think this was legit.

vincei · Feb 10, 2014

TerryO said:
There have been a number of people over the years that could do that. I remember a fellow on TV, 30 plus years ago doing that very same thing.

Best Regards,
TerryO

Could it have been on the show "That's Incredible"? I remember that too.

Fisherdude · Feb 10, 2014

BFD. Let's see him bend a spoon by looking at it.

Stephen J · Feb 10, 2014

:sigh: . The things that people find amusing.
BTW,where's the nothing album that was up for auction. . :smoke:

joebingo · Oct 20, 2014

bobsvinyl said:
I heard he didn't have a very good track record.

Not until he gets into his groove anyway.

Brian · Oct 20, 2014

Bet he could not id the Shure audio test record. When I was in the audio retail industry a number of my sales persons were from Harvard and UMass and into classical music in an insane way. On Saturdays they would gather around and play name that piece. At first I could sort of keep up but then when they were warmed up and getting insanely competitive they would start betting on iding the piece, recording, orchestra, etc. in 1 to 3 notes. There were some who could do it in the 95+% range. On a good Saturday the ultimate winner could walk away with a couple,etc of hundred $.

onwardjames · Oct 20, 2014

Fisherdude said:
BFD. Let's see him bend a spoon by looking at it.

Remember, there is no spoon.

bad "Matrix" quote, sorry.

Where is Uri Geller these days??

CoogarXR · Oct 20, 2014

I remember when VCR Tapes first came out, people trying to look at the tape, held up to the light (as if it were film) to see what was on it, lol.

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