SCRATCH AMBULANCE, ETC.
Web-only EP!
  I made the tracks below using, let's just say, a very old computer (and also a turntable, but only on the second track). The first two, "Scratch Ambulance" and "Phil's Revenge," have funkoid beats, while "Monster Scales" is more of an electronic sound piece. More than this I don't want to say. This is kind of a trial run, so any comments on .mp3 quality, downloadibility, etc. are welcome. As for the content, try not to hurt my feelings too much. The 8-Bit Construction Set LP on the turntable was for demonstration purposes only and not used in any of these compositions. Thanks to Mark Dagley for ripping the MP3s from a cassette. Scratch Ambulance. .mp3 format, about 3.75 MB.
Phil's Revenge (TM vs Ectomorph). .mp3 format, about 2.5 MB. Fades up.
Monster Scales. .mp3, about 1.3 MB. |
You may want to check your studio for tree frogs. I heard a few in the background of Monster Scales.
Tom -- So far I have been stuggling to download the mp3s because I now merge onto the information superhighway at the frustrating speed of 56k (49....k actually - i can't drive 55!). I figure it's worth adding the comment because most of your audience has hi-speed access and you might otherwise not be aware of the 56k struggle. The amount of time I spend 'reconnecting' to a server - need I say more. I'm going through major hi-speed withdrawl.
I admire your commitment to web-only tracks made with a slow computer. If it's not too much extra work for your friend on the next round of tracks, perhaps the files could be compressed for two connection speeds - as is for hi-speed and a lower quality mp3 or QuickTime MPEG-4 (AC3) for 56k. I've done this in the past with video.
That said, I should surely be able to [at least] get the 1.3MB file downloaded before disconnect occurs. I'll try that later this evening and get back to you.
I had 56K dialup for about a year and used to have a terrible time downloading things. I pretty much gave up. These mp3s were ripped first to CD (by Mark Dagley) and then to mp3 (by me). I ripped them at 192 kps. I can try them at 128 but I'm guessing that'll turn the 4MB song to a 3MB song--not much help if 1.3MB is torture. Please don't spend a lot of time on this, I'll feel bad--I can send them to you on CD.
Just a general comment: I'm trying to keep my page as 56K-accessible as I can, with picture files in the 25-50K range and never more than 125K. How does the page render for you, generally? (Glad you made it down safely, BTW)
A good trio. I like what you created. They have a great minimalist, experimental feel.
The production sound seems significantly strong, even at LOUD volume! I'm doing 600 watts with 6 subwoofers.
You should deffo continue with this pursuit.
I think you could totally make a go of it, especially with more software.
Thanks for the listens.
Thanks!
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Web-only EP!
I made the tracks below using, let's just say, a very old computer (and also a turntable, but only on the second track). The first two, "Scratch Ambulance" and "Phil's Revenge," have funkoid beats, while "Monster Scales" is more of an electronic sound piece. More than this I don't want to say. This is kind of a trial run, so any comments on .mp3 quality, downloadibility, etc. are welcome. As for the content, try not to hurt my feelings too much. The 8-Bit Construction Set LP on the turntable was for demonstration purposes only and not used in any of these compositions. Thanks to Mark Dagley for ripping the MP3s from a cassette.
Scratch Ambulance. .mp3 format, about 3.75 MB.
Phil's Revenge (TM vs Ectomorph). .mp3 format, about 2.5 MB. Fades up.
Monster Scales. .mp3, about 1.3 MB.
- tom moody 1-23-2004 10:53 pm
You may want to check your studio for tree frogs. I heard a few in the background of Monster Scales.
- mark 1-24-2004 11:58 am
Tom -- So far I have been stuggling to download the mp3s because I now merge onto the information superhighway at the frustrating speed of 56k (49....k actually - i can't drive 55!). I figure it's worth adding the comment because most of your audience has hi-speed access and you might otherwise not be aware of the 56k struggle. The amount of time I spend 'reconnecting' to a server - need I say more. I'm going through major hi-speed withdrawl.
I admire your commitment to web-only tracks made with a slow computer. If it's not too much extra work for your friend on the next round of tracks, perhaps the files could be compressed for two connection speeds - as is for hi-speed and a lower quality mp3 or QuickTime MPEG-4 (AC3) for 56k. I've done this in the past with video.
That said, I should surely be able to [at least] get the 1.3MB file downloaded before disconnect occurs. I'll try that later this evening and get back to you.
- Kristin (guest) 1-30-2004 10:27 pm
I had 56K dialup for about a year and used to have a terrible time downloading things. I pretty much gave up. These mp3s were ripped first to CD (by Mark Dagley) and then to mp3 (by me). I ripped them at 192 kps. I can try them at 128 but I'm guessing that'll turn the 4MB song to a 3MB song--not much help if 1.3MB is torture. Please don't spend a lot of time on this, I'll feel bad--I can send them to you on CD.
Just a general comment: I'm trying to keep my page as 56K-accessible as I can, with picture files in the 25-50K range and never more than 125K. How does the page render for you, generally? (Glad you made it down safely, BTW)
- tom moody 1-30-2004 11:10 pm
A good trio. I like what you created. They have a great minimalist, experimental feel.
The production sound seems significantly strong, even at LOUD volume! I'm doing 600 watts with 6 subwoofers.
You should deffo continue with this pursuit.
I think you could totally make a go of it, especially with more software.
Thanks for the listens.
- DJ Useo (guest) 1-12-2013 11:20 pm
Thanks!
- tom moody 1-13-2013 5:38 am