Chip Schofield
@vinylspider.bsky.social
Editor (commercials), dad, music enthusiast.
Oh, and I watch a lot of soccer (go Bayern - Mia San Mia).
Oh, and I watch a lot of soccer (go Bayern - Mia San Mia).
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Gene Hackman (RIP) was my favorite actor -- versatile, down to earth. He always served the movie, the art. His role in Coppola's “The Conversation” is haunting, never more so than when his Harry Coyle succumbs to the mounting paranoia and plays a sax eulogy amid the carnage he has wrought.
February 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Gene Hackman (RIP) was my favorite actor -- versatile, down to earth. He always served the movie, the art. His role in Coppola's “The Conversation” is haunting, never more so than when his Harry Coyle succumbs to the mounting paranoia and plays a sax eulogy amid the carnage he has wrought.
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Interesting article about editor/director Charlotte Zwerin…
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
#postchat
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
#postchat
Charlotte’s Place: Living with the Ghost of a Vérité Pioneer
For the filmmaker Charlotte Zwerin, being known as the “third Maysles” was both a calling card and a curse.
www.newyorker.com
February 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Interesting article about editor/director Charlotte Zwerin…
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
#postchat
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
#postchat
Center City Philly businesses… if you have an awning which is still standing in the morning, may I suggest you either fortify or remove it before the Super Bowl?
Pole greasing optional.
Pole greasing optional.
January 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Center City Philly businesses… if you have an awning which is still standing in the morning, may I suggest you either fortify or remove it before the Super Bowl?
Pole greasing optional.
Pole greasing optional.
Maybe not my biggest inspiration but Eraserhead and Blue Velvet were certainly films I connected with while in film school.
apnews.com/article/davi... David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
apnews.com/article/davi... David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
David Lynch has died at 78. The filmmaker was celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks.”
apnews.com
January 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Maybe not my biggest inspiration but Eraserhead and Blue Velvet were certainly films I connected with while in film school.
apnews.com/article/davi... David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
apnews.com/article/davi... David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
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Remembering Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, who died on this day five years ago.
Celebrate Neil, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson’s collective triumphs with MOJO’s rundown of Rush’s greatest albums...
www.mojo4music.com/articles/the...
Celebrate Neil, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson’s collective triumphs with MOJO’s rundown of Rush’s greatest albums...
www.mojo4music.com/articles/the...
Rush’s Greatest Albums Ranked!
MOJO’s pick of Canadian trio Rush's best albums. 10. Roll The Bones 9. Fly By Night 8. Power Windows 7. Grace Under Pressure
www.mojo4music.com
January 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Remembering Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, who died on this day five years ago.
Celebrate Neil, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson’s collective triumphs with MOJO’s rundown of Rush’s greatest albums...
www.mojo4music.com/articles/the...
Celebrate Neil, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson’s collective triumphs with MOJO’s rundown of Rush’s greatest albums...
www.mojo4music.com/articles/the...
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (ty @soundopinions.bsky.social )…
The new year marks a cycle and makes me think of coming back to old things with fresh ears, which brings me to… the accordion.
The new year marks a cycle and makes me think of coming back to old things with fresh ears, which brings me to… the accordion.
January 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (ty @soundopinions.bsky.social )…
The new year marks a cycle and makes me think of coming back to old things with fresh ears, which brings me to… the accordion.
The new year marks a cycle and makes me think of coming back to old things with fresh ears, which brings me to… the accordion.
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The Bill Evans Trio recorded 'Portrait In Jazz’ 65 years ago on December 28, 1959 | LISTEN to the album here:
Celebrating 65 Years of the Bill Evans Trio's ‘Portrait In Jazz’ (Originally Recorded December 28, 1959)
The Bill Evans Trio’s ‘Portrait In Jazz’ was originally recorded December 28, 1959 and released in 1960.
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December 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM
The Bill Evans Trio recorded 'Portrait In Jazz’ 65 years ago on December 28, 1959 | LISTEN to the album here:
However you celebrate this season, I wish you peace and joy.
December 24, 2024 at 2:30 PM
However you celebrate this season, I wish you peace and joy.
Catching #XPNTNB on my commute. Might be the only one in the office so hopefully I’ll get to keep listening mostof the day. Thanks Robert.
December 24, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Catching #XPNTNB on my commute. Might be the only one in the office so hopefully I’ll get to keep listening mostof the day. Thanks Robert.
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Happy Festivus everyone. Always amazed this crazy episode birthed a real celebration that seems to be enjoyed by so many around the world. So may your feats be strong and your grievances few. Enjoy.
December 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Happy Festivus everyone. Always amazed this crazy episode birthed a real celebration that seems to be enjoyed by so many around the world. So may your feats be strong and your grievances few. Enjoy.
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (ty @soundopinions.bsky.social ) I was inspired by NPR Music’s recap of artists we lost in 2024. www.npr.org/2024/12/23/g...
Here’s a stream of some of those artists and their albums I’ve connected with the most.
Here’s a stream of some of those artists and their albums I’ve connected with the most.
In Memoriam 2024: The Musicians We Lost
It takes a village to make the music we love. We remember the singers, songwriters, composers, instrumentalists, producers and journalists that we lost in 2024.
www.npr.org
December 23, 2024 at 9:23 PM
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (ty @soundopinions.bsky.social ) I was inspired by NPR Music’s recap of artists we lost in 2024. www.npr.org/2024/12/23/g...
Here’s a stream of some of those artists and their albums I’ve connected with the most.
Here’s a stream of some of those artists and their albums I’ve connected with the most.
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Here are our Top 15 albums of the year as selected by the XPN hosts. xpn.org/2024/12/20/b...
The WXPN Best of 2024 MEGA LIST: Albums of the Year - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart
The top 15 albums of the year -- and more! -- as chosen by WXPN’s on-air hosts.
xpn.org
December 20, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Here are our Top 15 albums of the year as selected by the XPN hosts. xpn.org/2024/12/20/b...
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (ty @soundopinions.bsky.social ) since it is that time of year, we have my favorite Christmas album. Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song (runner up would be Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas)
www.discogs.com/release/2685...
www.discogs.com/release/2685...
Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1962 Vinyl release of "The Christmas Song" on Discogs.
www.discogs.com
December 17, 2024 at 1:31 PM
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (ty @soundopinions.bsky.social ) since it is that time of year, we have my favorite Christmas album. Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song (runner up would be Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas)
www.discogs.com/release/2685...
www.discogs.com/release/2685...
@timheidecker.bsky.social you made it to a home town radio host’s Top Ten
List. Congrats.
xpn.org/2024/12/13/w...
List. Congrats.
xpn.org/2024/12/13/w...
WXPN Best of 2024: Raina Douris’ favorite albums of the year - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart
The World Cafe host shares her favorite albums and songs of the year.
xpn.org
December 13, 2024 at 1:28 PM
@timheidecker.bsky.social you made it to a home town radio host’s Top Ten
List. Congrats.
xpn.org/2024/12/13/w...
List. Congrats.
xpn.org/2024/12/13/w...
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Now that the #XPNCountdown is over, it's time to roll out the XPN Hosts Best of 2024. From The Cure and Kacey Musgraves to MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, and more, here are our picks for best albums of the year.
xpn.org/category/pro...
xpn.org/category/pro...
December 13, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Now that the #XPNCountdown is over, it's time to roll out the XPN Hosts Best of 2024. From The Cure and Kacey Musgraves to MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, and more, here are our picks for best albums of the year.
xpn.org/category/pro...
xpn.org/category/pro...
Here are the FIFA Club World Cup matches to be played in Philly.
December 11, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Here are the FIFA Club World Cup matches to be played in Philly.
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (ty @soundopinions.bsky.social ) we have Prince’s 1999. While Purple Rain is my favorite, 1999 was my gateway into Prince’s music when it was released.
www.discogs.com/master/55667...
www.discogs.com/master/55667...
Prince - 1999
Explore songs, recommendations, and other album details for 1999 by Prince. Compare different versions and buy them all on Discogs.
www.discogs.com
December 10, 2024 at 1:04 PM
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (ty @soundopinions.bsky.social ) we have Prince’s 1999. While Purple Rain is my favorite, 1999 was my gateway into Prince’s music when it was released.
www.discogs.com/master/55667...
www.discogs.com/master/55667...
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There’s this relic of the 20th century known as the “album,” and if you know who to talk to, you’ll find that a surprising number of musicians still take part in the ancient ritual of thoughtfully sequencing multiple songs.
NPR has identified 50 of these living fossils. www.npr.org/2024/12/02/g...
NPR has identified 50 of these living fossils. www.npr.org/2024/12/02/g...
The 50 Best Albums Of 2024
You can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense from the very start of 2024 that we were in for a ride.
www.npr.org
December 2, 2024 at 11:00 PM
There’s this relic of the 20th century known as the “album,” and if you know who to talk to, you’ll find that a surprising number of musicians still take part in the ancient ritual of thoughtfully sequencing multiple songs.
NPR has identified 50 of these living fossils. www.npr.org/2024/12/02/g...
NPR has identified 50 of these living fossils. www.npr.org/2024/12/02/g...
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (inspired by @soundopinions.bsky.social ) we have Yes - The Yes Album (just ahead of Fragile and Close to the Edge as my fav Yes album). Only slight is the lack of Roger Dean cover art (that started with Fragile).
www.discogs.com/release/9305...
www.discogs.com/release/9305...
Yes - The Yes Album
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the Vinyl release of "The Yes Album" on Discogs.
www.discogs.com
December 2, 2024 at 10:40 PM
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (inspired by @soundopinions.bsky.social ) we have Yes - The Yes Album (just ahead of Fragile and Close to the Edge as my fav Yes album). Only slight is the lack of Roger Dean cover art (that started with Fragile).
www.discogs.com/release/9305...
www.discogs.com/release/9305...
TV On The Radio finally visits the Tiny Desk. www.npr.org/2024/11/26/g...
TV On The Radio: Tiny Desk Concert
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.
www.npr.org
November 27, 2024 at 1:39 PM
TV On The Radio finally visits the Tiny Desk. www.npr.org/2024/11/26/g...
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (inspired by @soundopinions.bsky.social ) we have Howlin’ Wolf - The Real Folk Blues. This was my gateway into full-on blues (beyond the blues-rock I had known until then). With bass (and songs) from Willie Dixon.
www.discogs.com/master/25421...
www.discogs.com/master/25421...
Howlin' Wolf - The Real Folk Blues
Explore songs, recommendations, and other album details for The Real Folk Blues by Howlin' Wolf. Compare different versions and buy them all on Discogs.
www.discogs.com
November 25, 2024 at 1:21 PM
For my next #DesertIslandJukebox entry (inspired by @soundopinions.bsky.social ) we have Howlin’ Wolf - The Real Folk Blues. This was my gateway into full-on blues (beyond the blues-rock I had known until then). With bass (and songs) from Willie Dixon.
www.discogs.com/master/25421...
www.discogs.com/master/25421...
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My notes on (& music from) the Red Hot compilation TRAИƧA, a magnificent, near 4 hr LP by 100+ artists celebrating trans beauty, joy, creativity, and human solidarity — just as American politicians try to make us fear & hate each other.
TRAИƧA. Prince. Sade. Kate Bush. Andre 3000. Jeff Tweedy. Clairo. Perfume Genius. Laura Jane Grace. Adrianne Lenker.
A nearly 4-hour album by 100+ artists celebrates trans beauty, joy, creativity, and human solidarity — as American politicians try to make us fear & hate each other.
open.substack.com
November 24, 2024 at 7:27 PM
My notes on (& music from) the Red Hot compilation TRAИƧA, a magnificent, near 4 hr LP by 100+ artists celebrating trans beauty, joy, creativity, and human solidarity — just as American politicians try to make us fear & hate each other.