Michael Lavorgna, Author at Twittering Machines

Herb Reichert on His Art (video)

August 10, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

(“Untitled (house)”, 8” x 10” x 9”, wood, 2009) Did you know that writer Herb Reichert is an artist? Some of the people that fascinate me most are people who write and make art. The list isn’t very long and includes Henri Michaux and Antonin […]

Album of the Week: Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids

August 10, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Do you fall in love often? With music? I do and while it feels like a regular occurrence, I can fall for the wrong song. I fell in love with Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids’ An Angel Fell the very first time I listened through. […]

Question: What’s the Next Big Thing In HiFi?

August 9, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

What do you think the next big thing in hifi will be?

News: The Florida Audio Expo

August 9, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

This news just hit my desk: “Tampa, Florida—August 2018—The Florida Audio Expo is excited to announce its inaugural show. This show will be held on Friday February 8th through Sunday February 10th, 2019 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. ”

“So, yes, by all means, welcome back! But…”

August 9, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

So, yes, by all means, welcome back! But — egads, what a cluttered, scattershot, busy, messy interface! Poor signal to noise ratio. Still, I’ve registered & I’m gonna give you all a try. Thanks for taking feedback (which took some digging around to suss out) […]

Fania Records Lives On

August 8, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Concord Music, home to Stax and Rounder to name just two, announced last week they’ve purchased Fania Records from Código for an undisclosed sum.

In Barn: Chord Mojo

August 8, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Chord Mojo ($539.00).

Dear Sharp Objects: Please Don’t Go There

August 8, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Cathy and I have been enjoying HBO’s series Sharp Objects. The acting is top notch, the creepy-level is high, and the suspense, while dragging a bit lately, is suspenseful. A regular whodunit and it’s anyone’s guess after Episode 5 of 8 who done it. I […]

Dear Michael…

August 7, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

I received this message from a number of people:

Happy Birthday Andy

August 7, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Regardless of what one thinks about Andy Warhol, born on August 6, 1928, he was one the 20th century’s most influential artists and one of the few who broke well outside the art world bubble into the mainstream.

Billboard’s Hot 100 Turns 60

August 7, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

I rarely look at Billboard’s Hot 100. There’s really no reason beyond curiosity about the Hot 100 itself seeing as my music choices rarely, if ever, make the cut.

Question: What Are Your Favorite Sources For Reading About New Music?

August 3, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

While my musical appetite is omnivorous, my tastes in reading about new music are comparatively spartan.

Album of the Week: Smerz

August 3, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Even though Smerz Have Fun has only been around since March of this year, I’ve listened to it 44,002 times (give or take).

Welcome!

August 2, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Here at Twittering Machines (TM), we take the enjoyment to be found in listening to recorded music seriously—as seriously as we take any of our other passions.

System Review: The Barn (Mine)

August 2, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

I like system reviews. What better inaugural system to review than my very own? I’ve taken great care, over many years, to end up with this exact mix. This system gives me pleasure every single day and I’m going to tell you why.