See the CD rainbow

Duane Allman, (Nov 20, 1946 – Oct 29, 1971)

rainbow CD printer

I wanted you to see the CD rainbow. 

While writing a blog post, I placed a live Allman Brothers compact disc I had played—the case was temporarily misplaced, as is often the situation —on top of the Bonnie Raitt album I was listening to. A former work colleague had burned the Allman album for me, which I played in honor of Duane’s birthday later in November. BTW, Bonnie’s birthday is also in November.   

Then I saw the rainbow image on my printer. Where did THAT come from? The ceiling light hit the CD and reflected – or more correctly, refracted – onto the printer. See the color streaks on the CD? I cannot see them with the naked eye.

I tried replicating the shot with a blank silver disc, but the resultant colors were too muted. Have I mentioned that I love accidental rainbows? There was no intentionality, which creates the joy.

I suppose I should have some music: 

Mountain Jam (Live At Fillmore East, March 13, 1971 – Second Show) – The Allman Brothers Band

There Is A Mountain – Donovan

Mississippi Queen – Mountain

Give It Up or Let Me Go – Bonnie Raitt

Author: Roger

I'm a librarian. I hear music, even when it's not being played. I used to work at a comic book store, and it still informs my life. I won once on JEOPARDY! - ditto.

One thought on “See the CD rainbow”

  1. Love your playlist Rog

    Ironically, back in 1971 me and my friend went to the Fillmore East when it was about to close he brought his a track wheel recorder and we knew people from WPLJ that was broadcasting the show .
    We had about 12 hours of taped music and we made a bootleg album of it .
    My share of the investment was 200 albums that I sold or gave away .

    I was a lousy businessman and lost money on owning bootleg albums !

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