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CD Comp Swap
I didn't do this last time out but would be well up for it this time around. I assume its everyone in, make yourselves known and then you get randomly paired up with a fellow forumite to exchange compilations?
I'm in anyway
I'm in anyway
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Fabulous idea... was always great fun.
Do we stick to making physical CDs and posting them old-skool??? Or do we share online like all the cool kids do nowadays?
Do we stick to making physical CDs and posting them old-skool??? Or do we share online like all the cool kids do nowadays?
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I'd love to do comps again.
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I'll do it, but I don't have a cd burner anymore, so I'll have to go digital, if that's cool.
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Prefer to burn mine, but if my oppo has no means of playing it I can digitise.....may have to trial and error that as not done before, but I'm sure its straighforward
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Count me in. I'd prefer physical media through the post, but happy to go with concensus if we're going virtual.
Can I request that if we do virtual file names and ID tags are removed to make the tracks a surprise. I think we did this last time and posted the track lists on here. Also decent bit rates and keep the comp to about CD length.
Can I request that if we do virtual file names and ID tags are removed to make the tracks a surprise. I think we did this last time and posted the track lists on here. Also decent bit rates and keep the comp to about CD length.
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I would love to be involved in this. I really like the idea of getting CD's but sadly I don't have any way of burning them? I could do virtual though. Special points for supplying with artwork...
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Maybe this calls for a poll!
It's been awhile since we had one a those.
1) folks who need digital files only
2) folks who can mail out and receive cd's
It's been awhile since we had one a those.
1) folks who need digital files only
2) folks who can mail out and receive cd's
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Kinda why I suggested using a forum branded pill usb stick in another thread.
Nice to get things in the mail.
Was just a thought to then raise money for paying for the running costs of the forum.
Nice to get things in the mail.
Was just a thought to then raise money for paying for the running costs of the forum.
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that's an interesting idea!
Yes, I saw your post but missed the "forum branded" part.
Yes, I saw your post but missed the "forum branded" part.
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I'd like to send and receive brick-and-mortar CDs but can upload digital files for whoever needs them.
And I'd gladly donate toward Modlab's USB idea.
and if ORBITAL is participating, I'd very much like another piece of toast, please. thank you.
And I'd gladly donate toward Modlab's USB idea.
and if ORBITAL is participating, I'd very much like another piece of toast, please. thank you.
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ro wrote:that's an interesting idea!
Yes, I saw your post but missed the "forum branded" part.
I'll get some costs and see what would be possible.
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Count me in for this, should be intersting
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I've not been a participant in this forum, too much lurking, but I plan to change that. Count me in. I'm happy to send the compilation however anybody wants. Do like the idea of the USB pill though.
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I'm in - I have a CD burner so happy to do either CD-R comps or USB sticks. An official forum "pill" full of aural medicine is a pretty boss concept, I must admit
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Count me in too. Would prefer to burn cds. Remember fondly the cds from the last time we did this. Introduced me to some amazing music. Aphrodites child for one!
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Count me in as well!
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I'd love to be part of this. Really like the idea of branded USB.
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Well i think mines is now done. If anyone is interested in a physical CD then drop me a PM with your address. If others would prefer digital copy, then let me know too and i'll share it from my Dropbox.
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Likewise, I'm good to go. Physical cd at my end waiting to go to a good home or homes
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Laz and my good self are in the midst of an exchange, I will tinker my track list accordingly and then post on here when he has received it.....wouldn't want to spoil his suprise
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All track details will be removed to allow a sense of mystery, but a tracklist will be provided if someone wants one. I think people will recognise bits and bobs, hell you might even recognise all of it, but i still find it intruiging to see whats gonna hit next when i'm listening to other people's comps.
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still need to pull my finger out and sort mine :/
yeah problem is, with the knowledgeable types round here might be a struggle to find some tunes which actually take people by surprise! might just try and concentrate on the flow and perhaps finding some deep cuts from known artists.
some years ago I did a compilation for a friend and the tracklisting went AWOL. he texted me asking what the amazing 9 minute song with rippling guitars was- none other than She's a Superstar he couldn't believe it was by The Verve, as he was one of those people that only really knew the hits.
so we're just doing it as a request thing rather than a secret santa style setup?
the other thing about doing compilations is the varied volume level/mastering issue (contemporary stuff is more often than not mastered much louder!)
yeah problem is, with the knowledgeable types round here might be a struggle to find some tunes which actually take people by surprise! might just try and concentrate on the flow and perhaps finding some deep cuts from known artists.
some years ago I did a compilation for a friend and the tracklisting went AWOL. he texted me asking what the amazing 9 minute song with rippling guitars was- none other than She's a Superstar he couldn't believe it was by The Verve, as he was one of those people that only really knew the hits.
so we're just doing it as a request thing rather than a secret santa style setup?
the other thing about doing compilations is the varied volume level/mastering issue (contemporary stuff is more often than not mastered much louder!)
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I've tried to get all my tracks the same, there or there abouts, as i have a wee app that allows me to edit MP3 quite easily.angelsighs wrote:the other thing about doing compilations is the varied volume level/mastering issue (contemporary stuff is more often than not mastered much louder!)
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hey, I don't currently have the time and resources to do the physical cds unfortunately but here are 2 80 min cds I've just put together for you, enjoy
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0sw5ziti1jx5h ... m.rar?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0sw5ziti1jx5h ... m.rar?dl=0
“You're not Dostoevsky,' said the citizeness
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
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Not really sure whats going on Dr, but that links not working for me,The Dr wrote:hey, I don't currently have the time and resources to do the physical cds unfortunately but here are 2 80 min cds I've just put together for you, enjoy
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0sw5ziti1jx5h ... m.rar?dl=0
Ill be honest here I gave up on burning cds a while back and the more I think about it, my recent listening - I mean the last few yrs of underground/semi underground psyche listening - makes me think there is more than a couple of folks here I would be hard pushed to make a comp for that didn`t feel like they`d put their own music library on shuffle. I`ve put my hat in the ring for this so I`m going to do it but I may have to go into the darker recesses of my music to do it. I think a sudden jolt can be just as satisfying as a smooth transition, something to think about. If we`re firing cdrs around Ill get some, but I can do digital as well if that`s what some folk prefer, although not sure I could remove all tags for the surprise element if that`s the case.
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Not really sure whats going on Dr, but that links not working for me,
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no idea,
I think dropbox has changed something
try this
new link below all mp3
let me know if you are successful
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no idea,
I think dropbox has changed something
try this
new link below all mp3
let me know if you are successful
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“You're not Dostoevsky,' said the citizeness
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
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yeah I could do a bit of tweaking, but it's a lot of work, and want to make sure I don't make any of the tracks lose their impact.Laz69 wrote:I've tried to get all my tracks the same, there or there abouts, as i have a wee app that allows me to edit MP3 quite easily.angelsighs wrote:the other thing about doing compilations is the varied volume level/mastering issue (contemporary stuff is more often than not mastered much louder!)
another option would be to cleverly sequence the comp so that it gradually gets louder! (like a Spiritualized concert!)
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I'd love a digital copy if you're willing to Dropbox it, thanks!Laz69 wrote:Well i think mines is now done. If anyone is interested in a physical CD then drop me a PM with your address. If others would prefer digital copy, then let me know too and i'll share it from my Dropbox.
Time to start work on my comps. I must admit, I like this 'anonymous tracklist' idea. Keeps any preconceptions or prejudices at bay
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Worked for me, thanks! The song/artist data showed up when I imported them into iTunes, but never mindThe Dr wrote:
no idea,
I think dropbox has changed something
try this
https://www.sendspace.com/file/ufo6x9
let me know if you are successful
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thanks for letting me know, and sorry about that! just try not to look at it!mc wrote:
Worked for me, thanks! The song/artist data showed up when I imported them into iTunes, but never mind
“You're not Dostoevsky,' said the citizeness
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
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thanks for letting me know, and sorry about that! just try not to look at it!mc wrote:
Worked for me, thanks! The song/artist data showed up when I imported them into iTunes, but never mind
also did all the tracks work with iTunes as some are wma?
“You're not Dostoevsky,' said the citizeness
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
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Ah, good point - looks like iTunes hasn't imported the wma files...
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i'll try to change the formats and reupload, apologises I assumed as winmedia can now play iTunes that it would work both waysmc wrote:Ah, good point - looks like iTunes hasn't imported the wma files...
“You're not Dostoevsky,' said the citizeness
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
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new link- all mp3 and the names/details have (hopefully) been removed. if you have apple software then delete the previous d/l and use this one or if you don't want to know the track names then do the same
sorry!
https://www.sendspace.com/file/t5zhiv
please let me know if all is working now! bloody technology!
sorry!
https://www.sendspace.com/file/t5zhiv
please let me know if all is working now! bloody technology!
“You're not Dostoevsky,' said the citizeness
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
'Well, who knows, who knows,' he replied.
'Dostoevsky's dead,' said the citizeness, but somehow not very confidently.
'I protest!' Behemoth exclaimed hotly. 'Dostoevsky is immortal!”
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Right, here's my first themed compilation (two 80 minute "discs") for anyone who fancies a listen. It's a trawl through some of my favourite 'intense' (e.g. musically, lyrically, emotionally etc) tracks from my music collection, so I've called it "Stormy". I've tried to avoid stuff I think lots of you will have (e.g. anything Spz/Sp3 related, modern psych etc) but some of it will no doubt be familiar. Further planned installments are "Sunny Intervals" and "Calm"...
Track info has been removed, fire me a pm if you'd like the details. Let me know if you have any trouble with the downloads.
Stormy Disc 1: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5z8qjfl3x7m0 ... bY2Ia?dl=0
Stormy Disc 2: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vebe57yf8xru ... kllpa?dl=0
Track info has been removed, fire me a pm if you'd like the details. Let me know if you have any trouble with the downloads.
Stormy Disc 1: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5z8qjfl3x7m0 ... bY2Ia?dl=0
Stormy Disc 2: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vebe57yf8xru ... kllpa?dl=0
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I have burned my to 2 cd's (was nearly 4, so some gentle editing was required) and they are in today's post to Laz69.
They have avoided most things he a) probably owns and b) is too well known and gone for a quite a combination of soundtrack/psych/hazy sunshine/acid folk vibe. In short its all over the place.
I may test myself and see if I can teach myself how to whip it up on here via dropbox, hopefully this evening.
Cheers to the uploaders so far, all been downloaded
They have avoided most things he a) probably owns and b) is too well known and gone for a quite a combination of soundtrack/psych/hazy sunshine/acid folk vibe. In short its all over the place.
I may test myself and see if I can teach myself how to whip it up on here via dropbox, hopefully this evening.
Cheers to the uploaders so far, all been downloaded
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1997 was when I really started going to clubs. Mostly one weekly club night when the DJ would manage 4-5 New Order and Charlatans tunes every single time. (But please keep in mind clubs in Paris = 11pm to 5 or 6am, not just 2-3am).
I think my best memory from these club nights (picking something tame here) has to be that one night in 1999 when a song came up and we heard these very unexpected trumpets and calypso music and then the singing kicked in and I ran to the DJ booth "Bob is that Super Furries?!!" And indeed it was Northern Lights maybe 2 months before it actually got released.
Anyhow if this has turned into a bit of a free for all, I'll try and upload a mix too. I haven't done one in absolute ages so that could be fun.
Last time I took part in a forum CD swap, I ended up uploading files too weeks after the recipient got his CDs, as I thought it was a good mix, but then I would. Probably a few songs all of yous will know, and plenty more not everyone will.
https://www.mixcloud.com/flokemon/2013-swap-cd1/
https://www.mixcloud.com/flokemon/2013-swap-cd2/
I think my best memory from these club nights (picking something tame here) has to be that one night in 1999 when a song came up and we heard these very unexpected trumpets and calypso music and then the singing kicked in and I ran to the DJ booth "Bob is that Super Furries?!!" And indeed it was Northern Lights maybe 2 months before it actually got released.
Anyhow if this has turned into a bit of a free for all, I'll try and upload a mix too. I haven't done one in absolute ages so that could be fun.
Last time I took part in a forum CD swap, I ended up uploading files too weeks after the recipient got his CDs, as I thought it was a good mix, but then I would. Probably a few songs all of yous will know, and plenty more not everyone will.
https://www.mixcloud.com/flokemon/2013-swap-cd1/
https://www.mixcloud.com/flokemon/2013-swap-cd2/
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I've finally had time to put together what I think is a pretty fine compilation. message me if anyone wants a copy and I'll post one out (wanna try not to do downloads and keep this old school!)
aside from some heavier moments, it's chiefly a fairly chilled mix with some folky stuff and some trippy stuff
aside from some heavier moments, it's chiefly a fairly chilled mix with some folky stuff and some trippy stuff
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I remember being involved in this years ago and it was always really nice to get a cd drop through the letterbox. I still listen to them all on my iPod. Aphrodite's Child mentioned above was on a comp done by purespace. Great idea as always.
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Jon, bring a copy to Psych Fest if you get time mate, would love a copy.
I'm busy compiling my second comp. If anyone wants a copy of the first one PM me and I will send you a 2cd listening treat
I'm busy compiling my second comp. If anyone wants a copy of the first one PM me and I will send you a 2cd listening treat