Do you remember CDs (aka Compact Disks)? Do you still own any? Do you actually play any CDs that you still have? I have to say that even though most music is digital these days, I am still a big fan of the CD. I also really enjoy cassette tapes and records. There is something about just holding the music in your hands that sometimes makes it seem more real.
Right now, I am taking some CDs that are new to me and ripping them onto my computer so I have a digital copy of them. Why do I do this if I like CDs so much? I do it because sometimes I will wear out CDs from playing them so much. Also, it makes sense that the digital files aren’t as bulky to carry around when you are on the go. Even though I have to go through this process to make my music more portable I still enjoy buying and playing CDs.
Doing this also makes me think of my dad. Back when I was little, he took all of his records and recorded them onto cassette tapes. After CDs came out, he essentially just bought the CD version of the records he had. So, at one point, I remember my dad having 3 formats for the same music. Instead of thinking it was a waste, I thought it was pretty cool. This was a guy who loved music so much, and today I still share that love with him. So, I will be buying CDs as long as I can. But, I probably will also rip them, because even though I love the past, I still try to live in today.
How about you? Do you have a favorite type of music format? If so, what can you play and enjoy today?