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Tascam 8 Channel Recorder/Reproducer Formerly Owned by Elliott Smith
Manufacturer
TASCAM Corporation
Datec. 1997
DimensionsOverall (HWD): 17 1/2 × 16 1/8 × 13 in. (44.5 × 41 × 33 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number2007.3.2
Text EntriesThis tape deck was used by singer/songwriter Elliott Smith (1969-2003) to record songs for his 1997 album Either/Or, as well as material released on the 2007 posthumous anthology New Moon.
Smith first came to prominence in the early 1990s with Portland, Oregon-based band Heatmiser. In 1994, Smith recorded his debut solo album Roman Candle, featuring a singer-songwriter-influenced sound markedly different from the grunge and indie rock popular at the time. Across five albums, and until his untimely death in 2003, Smith’s solo work resonated with fans in the Pacific Northwest and around the world, highlighting his accomplished songwriting, intricate melodies, melodic voice, and evocative, melancholy lyrics.
Gray rectangular box with knobs and buttons on the front. “Tascam 38” is on a label on the front. Vents are located along the top and at the back. Black plug and partially scratched off label are on the back along with holes for additional cords.
CopyrightThe organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. For more information, see http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
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