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.

This Is Not An Obituary: This is a Love Song Part 3

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Mark Smotroff tackles the hardest playlist …

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This Is Not An Obituary, It’s a Love Song – Part 2

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Mark Smotroff tackles the hardest playlist......

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This is Not An Obituary, It’s a Love Song – Part 1

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Mark Smotroff tackles the hardest playlist......

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This is Not An Obituary, It’s a Love Song – Part 1

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Mark Smotroff tackles the hardest playlist…

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2016 Looking Back (Part 2): Good Old Music Happens!

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Mark Smotroff finds sunshine amidst a dark 2016......

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2016 Looking Back (Part 1): Good New Music Happens!

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Mark Smotroff finds sunshine amidst a dark 2016...

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Kinks, Zappa and Dressy Bessy On 45s

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Sometimes 7-inches worth of music is just enough…

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A Joyous NRBQ Anthology

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Mark Smotroff arrives late to the party, but relishes the musical banquet......

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Reflecting on a Mid-70s Jerry Garcia Reissue

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Mark Smotroff finds grateful joy on Record Store Day......

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The Monkees – The Complete Series Box Set : (Part II) : TV Shows ‘n Other Fun

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Mark Smotroff finishes his Monkee business for 2016

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Charles Bradley Champions Soul Changes For A New Generation

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Mark Smotroff squeezes more soul sparks from 2016...

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Beatles Hollywood Bowl Concerts Come Alive on Vinyl

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Mark Smotroff jumps up and says Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!...

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Ten Inches of Rockin’ Fun From Monkees, Pugwash and Dictators

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Mark Smotroff finds joy in alternate vinyl formats.

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High-Rez Allman Joys

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Mark Smotroff makes a smooth landing at Idlewild South...

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The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds on Blu-ray vs. DVD Audio

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Mark Smotroff revisits a surround sound fave with fresh ears...

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Mavericks’ All Night Long Helps Revive Vintage Live Album Form

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Mark Smotroff raises his virtual lighter for The Mavericks…

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King Crimson On (and Off) The Road Box Set (Part 3: The Beginning)

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Mark Smotroff drives to end of the road to 1981......

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King Crimson On (and Off) The Road Box Set (Part 2: The Middle)

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Mark Smotroff turns the Beat around......

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King Crimson On (and Off) The Road Box Set (Part 2: The Middle)

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Mark Smotroff turns the Beat around…

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King Crimson On (and off) The Road (Part 1: The End)

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Mark Smotroff begins at the end by tapping his foot in 21......

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