Author: Mark Smotroff

Mark Smotroff is a freelance writer and avid music collector who has worked for many years in marketing communications for the consumer electronics, pro audio and video games industries, serving clients including DTS, Sega, Sony, Sharp, AT&T and many others. www.smotroff.com Mark has written for EQ Magazine, Mix Magazine, Goldmine/DISCoveries Magazine, BigPictureBigSound.com, Sound+Vision Magazine, HomeTechTell.com and many others. He is also a musician / composer whose songs have been used in TV shows such as Smallville and Men In Trees as well as films and documentaries. www.ingdom.com Mark is currently rolling out a new musical he's written: www.dialthemusical.com.

Reading Matters: Music Related Books In My Play Bin

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Mark Smotroff has no more excuses and must explore these books …

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Was My Stylus Too Good? (The Happy Ending Sequel)

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Mark Smotroff plays out a hunch which proves true for him... ...

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Is That So? Healing Sounds By John McLaughlin, Shankar Mahadevan & Zakir Hussain

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Mark Smotroff closes his eyes for 50 minutes to float upstream... ...

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King Crimson’s Cat Food EP On Vinyl, Tidal, Qobuz and Spotify

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Mark Smotroff revels in a 50 year old feline rarity…

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Whitney Rose’s Winning Rodeo Collection on CD

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Mark Smotroff likes watching an artist flower......

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Bettye LaVette’s Things Have Changed on Vinyl, Tidal, Qobuz

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Mark Smotroff finds timely relevance in a release he missed......

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Live Streaming Update #3: Lady Gaga & Springsteen to Andrew Lloyd Webber (and more!)

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Mark Smotroff finds more incredible entertainment to enjoy while staying home and staying safe during the Covid-19 pandemic…

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Exploring David Crosby’s Renaissance On Vinyl, Tidal, Qobuz

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Mark Smotroff sets sail with spirit-healing jazz-infused folk pop from a master... ...

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The Giant Is Awakened: Horace Tapscott Quintet Rarity On Vinyl, Tidal & Qobuz

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Mark Smotroff digs discovering new jazz......

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Live Concert Streams & Good Causes To Support While Social Distancing

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Mark Smotroff revels in artistic output around the world…

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Joni Mitchell’s Shine Reconsidered on First Time Vinyl, Tidal, Qobuz

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Mark Smotroff shines some light on an under-appreciated recording......

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Amber Martin Shines Bright Light On A.M. Gold

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Mark Smotroff finds pop brilliance from theater roots......

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Will 2020 Be The Year That Changed Everything For Live Concert Streaming?

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Mark Smotroff finds artists making music together alone around the world... ...

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Sam Rivers’ Contours on Tone Poet / Blue Note Vinyl Reissue

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Mark Smotroff explores a revered reissue brand for the first time......

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Classic Cocteau Twins Gems, New Vinyl Reissues

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Mark Smotroff revisits and dreams about analog ambient bliss…

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Demo Worthy: Steven Wilson Live Blu-ray Surround Sound in England and Mexico

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Mark Smotroff revels in a modern prog rock force of nature... ...

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Michel Petrucciani’s Colors Retrospective Shines Bright Light On Late Pianist on CD, Tidal and Qobuz

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Mark Smotroff realizes that sometimes you just need a place to start... ...

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Does the Vinyl Crisis Spell Disaster or Opportunity for the Music Industry?

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Mark Smotroff sees a silver lining amidst record business turmoil…

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Cream Goodbye Tour Live 1968 Super Deluxe Four CD Boxed Set Reviewed

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Mark Smotroff gets to taste some 52 year old sweet cream......

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