I saw this story on NPR's website a couple days ago but just had a minute to track it back down.
http://www.npr.org/2014/02/17/277548570/that-old-time-sound-captured-live-in-the-moment
http://the78project.com/
Using 1930's technology "the 78 project" is recording musicians live on actual records.
It's a bit hipsterish but I still like it.
Video at Vimeo:
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Dawn Landes, the singer featured in the video above, has a new album out.
Review here:
http://www.popmatters.com/review/178949-dawn-landes-bluebird/
Below is her video for "Bluebird".
More on Vimeo: the 78 project on the 7 train:
The 78 Project and 7 Train Sessions Present
A secret urban hootenanny on the 7 Train
December 2, 2011 | Manhattan & Queens, NYC
A secret urban hootenanny on the 7 Train
December 2, 2011 | Manhattan & Queens, NYC
Visit: the78project.com
https://vimeo.com/33432459
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