source:DISCOVER SHAANXI editor:Wenny
Music and dainties will make the passing guest stop for a time.
From Tao Te Ching by Laozi
Music & Ear Vinyl Museum is located at Jiahuifang, Xi'an High-tech Zone, it integrates vinyl culture, art collection, and art & cultural creation, with its music charm radiating the features of the times and blending with technology.
Xu Weiguo, curator of the museum, is a member of the Chinese Musicians Association, a special commentator and contributor to magazines such as "The Philharmonic" and "Gramophone", and he has been committed to promoting music knowledge to the public for a long time. He also shares the role as film & television soundtrack planner, producer, and producer.
The museum is pretty much his baby, which makes him the top of the records collecting industry in Northwest of China.
Putting his whole heart into caring these records, he would personally do a solid maintaining/ for the record every time it gets sold.
More than 290,000 vinyl records covering various music styles from all over the world are stored here, all belong to his private collection. You can find all kinds of internationally renowned vinyl record players and various high-end audio equipment.
Many high-quality music and cultural activities are held here, such as vinyl sharing sessions, performances of featured musicians, cultural and creative exhibitions. Curator Xu Weiguo also joined forces with Internet giants such as Tencent and Alibaba to create an incubation project that "supports original musicians", which promotes the important development of the music and culture industry as well as original creators in Xi'an. The place has become an entrepreneurial trial base for the musicians with goals and dreams.
Of course you may just stay and enjoy the music without purchasing any, after all, the bonds triggered by music matter the most. Here you may have a taste of the exquisite texture of the music played by those high end equipment and devices and have a casual chat with Mr. Xu, who is very easygoing and approachable. When you are purely a music lover, the staff can also be good company to share the music with.
Every day, there are people quietly enjoying music and reminiscing about the past with friends here
Chit chatting about creating music and the love for it
Recounting the stories of the music industry and the legends of great bands
When you happen to be in Xi’an
Try spending a simple and slow moment here
With the coffee and tea served from the bar counter
You may start a topic with your music fellas, hearing the stories behind the records
If you want to know more about vinyl records & shops, check below of our previous articles.
Pls refer to the pics ID from Redbook