January 2004 - Orb - mailman.xmission.com

it's cold here in Edmington
by C orb 28 Jan '04

28 Jan '04

Oh my god it's -37 C out there and then the wind must be like -50 C . Our weather girl just did a tv demo where she throws boiling water into the air and it freezes before hitting the ground. Gotta love Alberta (even if you're scared of our beef). The horror The horror Corbett _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.ms…

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ERROR, VIRUS DETECTED, URL INVALID, ABORT ABORT!!
by Matt Schleffer 28 Jan '04

28 Jan '04

Why do brits refer to ladybugs as ladybirds? They're bugs, i mean they do fly... but. I know we marketed a car called the NOVA to mexico when its literally translated in spanish to "won't go." Why also did the fucking swedes try and sell a snowboard called Hooger Booger? I don't get these syntax errors. Hey, I'm a computer loser (using the one at work and friends). Were should I get a cheap one? www.compusaauctions.com was suggested by my roomy and we might just build one since I like online gaming but.... some1 ans me and I'll never post another non-orb post again (in jan at least). On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. - Speed Levitch _________________________________________________________________ Check out the new MSN 9 Dial-up fast & reliable Internet access with prime features! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=dialup/home&ST=1

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Re: [Orb] His master's voice
by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker 28 Jan '04

28 Jan '04

----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Schleffer" <hydrallus(a)hotmail.com> > Wes Borland worked w/ Crystal Method > (although gotta respect his leaving Bimp Liskit albeit far too late). The story I heard was that he left the band *Before* they were even signed.. and then the label wanted them, but the band had no songs... as they were all Wes's... so they asked him to come back so they could use the songs.. and he got all the publishing money. so good move on his part.. now we know who he is, and he got fat paid.. (well... in comparison to what the rest of the band got)...

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slow day.. Boohbah zone time
by Bill the Butcher's 28 Jan '04

28 Jan '04

Didnt know if justablip really was doing much lately, but its all worth it when you look at the link aunty posted waay back wence. When do these come on the tele? I feel like i'm on acid when i access this sight. http://www.boohbah.com/zone.html _________________________________________________________________ Scope out the new MSN Plus Internet Software optimizes dial-up to the max! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/plus&ST=1

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His master's voice
by Matt Schleffer 28 Jan '04

28 Jan '04

>On Jan 26, 2004, at 7:35 PM, Alan wrote: > > > Have any of those great old names worked with any of the electronic > > artists > > in production? Wes Borland worked w/ Crystal Method, although I don't know who is the old one. You don't get much more washed up and shittier than that right there (although gotta respect his leaving Bimp Liskit albeit far too late). >MP3... Evil. Why not install a cassette deck and copy >all youre albums to tape? sounds just as good and >cassettes are super cheap nowadays... >Best part is the vintage, anti-theft angle. Actually vinyl to record dsnt sound that bad (although i prefer my home burner through the ol' rca's) only if we got the DNR button to toggle off the 'hiss." What are you all, the RCA victor dog listening for LX's voice. Am I the only one who has attended a loud heavy metal show? I often lament the higher registry of my hearing I lost (and continue to loose calling people w/fax machines turned on). I'm not saying mp3 compression doesnt get a lil messy (its like those vacum sealed closet organizers they sell at nigh on TV), its just that for most purposes (driving high on back roads w/yer friends) it works fine. All I care is that it gets loud and doesnt hiss (like the cassettess & Led Zeppelin remasters). Loud, no hiss, Loud no hiss... can you honestly tell the difference between bit sampling rates? Bullshit, w/most music, Bullshit !!! I say.... the orb has 32 tracks live so alot is going on but.... I'll take that pepsi challenge. matt On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. - Speed Levitch _________________________________________________________________ Check out the new MSN 9 Dial-up fast & reliable Internet access with prime features! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=dialup/home&ST=1

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re: gold discs
by Alan 28 Jan '04

28 Jan '04

http://www.aurealm.com/mushroom.htm Mobile Fidelity/Masterdis was the company. Before their gold cds they made audiophile lps. Their manufacturing tolerances are incredibly high which explains the very high price on those things. The lps were amazing: 100G (I think. They were super heavy) black virgin vinyl, the metal master plate was direct cut and limited to 250 pressings, I think (regular records would use a wax master (metal plated wax cut plate) up to 5000 times though I think the usual limit was 2000). The artwork was reproduced fairly faithfully but not with any kind of flair and they had that banner thing. The cds used gold because it would last longer and imprinted better, I think. They also had a pretty cool case that locked the cd down when closed and then sort of lifted it to you slightly when open. Does anyone remember dbx encoded lps? Those were the tits. Every bit as good of signal to noise ratio (what was it? like 96db?) as a regular cd player but with all the depth, richness, and virtually limitless frequency range of a purely analogue signal. I had a Technics dbx deck that was as good as a later 3 head machine I had. I've still got a Califone 3 head reel to reel. I use it a la Can. Though I'm no Holger Czukay, that's for sure. But then again, who is? So in closing I'd like to comment that I re-wired my car's stereo this weekend and added a subwoofer and new front door speakers. It's no competition system but with 50w in all four corners and 200w in the trunk it sure feels good. And an mp3 cd player. Fuck vinyl. I'm going to burn my whole collection... sh. I don't think they heard me. I'm sorry my lovelies. I'm sorry. Oh my God! WHAT HAVE I SAID!?!?! _________________________________ www.psychicreform.com Change your mind. _________________________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before. --Zippy the Pinhead _________________________________

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re masterdisc
by Alan 28 Jan '04

28 Jan '04

I just noticed that Alan Parsons co-produced some of their test discs. I've heard he's one of the best producers ever to twist a knob. Have any of those great old names worked with any of the electronic artists in production? Bowie's worked with young producers. Todd Rundgren produced some electronic stuff (didn't do anything for me) but I'm wondering if there's been anything like George Martin recording Chemical Brothers or something. Todd Rundgren producing and engineering Massive Attack would be something, I'd bet. Phil Spector with the Orb. Or is it Phil Spector with a gun in the drawing room? Hoping you guys don't get that Asian Bird Flu. _________________________________ www.psychicreform.com Change your mind. _________________________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before. --Zippy the Pinhead _________________________________

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OT: SF Air Party
by -->rachel 28 Jan '04

28 Jan '04

Hey Orbsters! In case any of you are interested, I'm throwing an Air cocktail event tomorrow night in honour of the release of Talkie Walkie, which is a really fantastic album! If you want to come by and have a listen, its going to be 3 solid hours of Air music: Amber (718 14th St, right near Church & Market) 7-10pm, Free, 21+ Tues, Jan 27 We've got the usual giveaway incentives, so make sure to seek me out if you come! =) rachel ------------------------------------ Rachel's Orb Discography http://www.backsideoftheorb.com

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mac users
by Alan 28 Jan '04

28 Jan '04

I didn't want to start a mac v pc flame war, I just thought Kwissy would get a kick out of it since his G5 was sticking a cold metal finger up his butt every time he turned around. _________________________________ www.psychicreform.com Change your mind. _________________________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before. --Zippy the Pinhead _________________________________

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HUTTON INQUIRY
by Menelik303＠aol.com 28 Jan '04

28 Jan '04

are all you brits gonna check out the inquiry that will be releases this week that will show tony blair for the fraud he is.

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