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The orange "Violent Bear" sits by the glass window, with a record player next to him, his hands on his face and his head down, as if he is immersed in the world of music, which is very compatible with the quiet alley. This is the first impression of Vinylogy for everyone who passes by 45 Huancui Building.
Entering the Huancui Building from Dajing Lane, you will come to Vinylogy after a few steps up the stairs, where the small Chinese-style building with pink walls and tiles intersects with the gorgeous retro Western-style elegance, and the windows are opened in a large area, and you can feel the overlap and collision of Chinese and Western aesthetics here only from the façade.
This is a vinyl-themed light food bar, named after the founder Zhang Ming, a vinyl collector: inspired by the English "Vinyl" of vinyl records and the suffix "-logy" of the field.
Jazz music was playing in the store, and the sound emanating from the spinning record player in the corner filled the room, mobilizing every auditory cell in the ear, and this is perhaps the charm of vinyl.
As soon as you enter the door, there is a whole vinyl record wall on the right-hand side, which connects from the first floor to the second floor, and extends from the front hall to the backyard, and every vinyl cover is worth seeing. "These records span decades, and the covers represent the aesthetic of each era. Zhang Ming's wife, Niu You, said that the reason why this record wall was carefully built was to combine hearing and vision to better show the charm of vinyl records.
In addition, the store will also collaborate with artists to regularly place some paintings, and there are two oil paintings hanging on the wall on the second floor, which are paintings by artist Lin Hongjun. Maybe next time, you'll be able to see the art of other artists.
At Vinylogy, something to drink seems like a natural thing. When the music envelops the body, people can't help but want to sit down, sip a cup of coffee or tea, listen to the music, let yourself completely relax and feel the chill life.
The pursuit of individuality, taste and quality of life is the positioning of the store to the consumer group, especially the young group, "in the busy corner of the city, this is a haven for the slow flow of time." "This unique space allows music and life to merge, retro and fashion collide, and it is also a place where young blood gathers.
During the day, the shop mainly serves coffee and tea, as well as a variety of light meals and desserts. Niu Yoo said that all their coffee beans are directly selected and purchased from the place of origin, in order to bring the most original quality to customers. "For example, this Guatemalan Geisha coffee bean, produced on a coffee estate between 1,800 and 2,000 meters above sea level, produces a rich aroma and texture of orange blossom, stone fruit, orange, Earl Grey tea and honey. ”
When night falls, Vinylogy transforms into a bar, where the waiter mixes a cocktail and enjoys a taste and sound experience with friends and jazz music.
Opening the store was an accident, Niu Yue and her husband Zhang Ming both think so, the original intention is to share their hobbies, and want to find a suitable platform to introduce the relatively niche vinyl record culture to more people, "Compared with digital sound, vinyl has a richer level and a wider vocal range, and we still hope to attract more young people." ”
In the Qinghefang block and Huancuilou, the temperament of the ancient street and the texture of vinyl are not inconsistent, and both have traces of years of precipitation. As a veteran collector, Zhang Ming began to buy his first vinyl record when he was in high school, and since then he has been unstoppable, and his record style has covered various genres such as classical, jazz, and opera. Today, the collection of records is staggering, with 150,000 copies. "Just kidding, if you weigh it, it's estimated at forty or fifty tons. "There are many first editions, one-of-a-kinds, and opening master tapes in these collections.
In Zhang Ming's view, each vinyl record has its own story and unique value, and it is a connection between ancient and modern cultures.
For this reason, Vinylogy regularly shares the music of Zhang Ming's collection and experiences the ancient music stories with customers. This coming May, Vinylogy is sharing the theme of musician Chet Baker's vinyl series: Chet Baker, a precocious genius in jazz history, specializes in romantic lyrical slow songs, became an instant hit at the age of 23 with his famous performance of "My Funny Valentine" on Cool Jazz, and later went to Europe to cool it down The essence of Jazz was added to more European harmonies, which led to a greater spread of jazz in Europe.
In addition to sharing different vinyl music themes every month, the shop will also organize some salons and music activities in the future, so that interested young people can have a deeper understanding of vinyl and let more people fall in love with vinyl culture.
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