Twittering Machines

“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.

Question: What Would You Like To See TM Review?

August 2, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

There’s a sea of hifi gear out there, more than any one, two, or three (or more) people can cover. While we have our ideas and interests, I’d love to hear from you about what you’d like to see picked from the shoal for review.

What’s in a Name: Paul Klee’s Twittering Machine

August 2, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

The inspiration for our name comes from Paul Klee. His work, Twittering Machine (Die Zwitscher-Maschine), from 1929 captivated me the first time I saw it at the Museum of Modern Art as a child. And it continues to do so.