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Somnia 007: Bluetech - Phoenix Rising
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augenstern
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Posted : Nov 8, 2008 17:24
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samples sound superb at first listen! i guess after some more listening it could become really outstanding!
But: Is there any chance to get this release in digital AND lossless format (wave/flac) ???
I would really appreciate this option very much as the physical release is limited edition... |
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Skyscraper
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Posted : Nov 8, 2008 19:13
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On 2008-11-07 19:19, Bluetech wrote:
I was not intending for the link to direct download of the 128 files to be available. I'm a little upset that you found the files then posted them publicly on a forum. I dont have the programming skills to mask the URL or I would have.
Now I have to go edit the files down so that they are not complete and re-upload them.
This is the same thing that happened with the full quality files of Somnia 004. People gave out the links that I made available to paying customers.
<Shakes head>
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Hello, You should definitely start by reading about turning off "directory indexing" in your web server configuration and start with turning off autoindex_module in the configuration. It should help with easy directory browsing by anonymous users.
Good luck. |
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The Chilling Spirit
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Posted : Nov 8, 2008 19:59
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Why is it a bad thing if people could download the tracks easily and not just listen to them in your embedded streaming player?
Not many people would consider 128kbps mp3s as "full copies". I doubt you would lose a single buyer through something like this. But I think that full length samples give people a better impression of what they are interested in buying.
Downloading any music on p2p networks is trivial. People who want your music and not pay for it, will do so. Even via a web search engine it just took me a minute to locate a "full quality" direct http download of this album.
Ignore the copyists, but embrace your customers and fans! Give them the best service you can.
PS: For years already CBL have a donation button on their website just for the "pirates": http://carbonbasedlifeforms.net/
 http://enjoys.it |
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Bluetech
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Posted : Nov 8, 2008 22:17
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About 1.5 hours after I announced this release high quality versions appeared on pirate sites which means that either someone on this forum purchased the files and uploaded them, or someone on my email list. Either way, piracy does hurt the music. Just like when the Steve Hillage album came out and someone on this forum uploaded the full files to P2P servers right away.
I have left 3-4 minutes of each song which is more than you will get at any retail site, and more than enough to get a feel for the music. I realize 128 files are not good enough for some, but at this point I don't need people pointing out ways to download complete albums as I would think _most_ people don't buy music any more. Unfortunately, _most_ of the people I talk to at shows can't name which album they have, they just have a grip of mp3's they downloaded somewhere.
Either way, thanks to the people who do support the music. Without you I wouldn't keep trying.
All of this is trivial anyway, and besides the point. I hope you guys like this mini album and it makes you smile until the full release on Aleph Zero.
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Fluid Radio
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Posted : Nov 8, 2008 22:26
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On 2008-11-08 22:17, Bluetech wrote:
Either way, thanks to the people who do support the music. Without you I wouldn't keep trying.
All of this is trivial anyway, and besides the point. I hope you guys like this mini album and it makes you smile until the full release on Aleph Zero.
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Support you all the way dude...
Do keep trying Evan because it's artists like yourself who manage to constantly raise the bar when it comes to new music and keep this scene fresh and alive 
Fluid Radio
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The Elder Sign
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Posted : Nov 9, 2008 01:19
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Either way, thanks to the people who do support the music. Without you I wouldn't keep trying.
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Please don´t ever give up!!! Your music is amazing and I´m sure ppl will always support it. I bought the album the momment I saw it released...
...and please come to Brazil!  |
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Pete Pan
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Posted : Nov 9, 2008 11:19
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Evan,
you are truly the most innovative artist on the scene I am going to order your cd this next week and I already know it will be in constant rotation in my scion I am so amped that you are appearing on Celestials comp. Vampire Sunrise....don't pay no attention to the haters...keep the progress and for the little bit that it might mean...you are right under ishq as my fav. artist!!!
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Shakta
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Posted : Nov 9, 2008 19:53
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It's been well worth the wait and the samples sound awesome Evan. Will be making a purchase on pay day |
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DjSchofield
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Posted : Nov 9, 2008 22:22
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Ha, this came out the day after i made another purchase. Now i'll have to wait until next week as well.
Hopefully it's not gonna disappear before then!
Can't wait to hear it! I'm not even gonna bother with the samples - I don't think I need them to make the decision to buy this mo fo. |
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roamingprofile
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Posted : Nov 10, 2008 05:03
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i am definitely ordering a copy. looking forward to sticking that CD in my player where i'm sure it'll be in rotation for some time. nice work man!
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roamingprofile
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Posted : Nov 10, 2008 05:43
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ordered! --.^ |
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sure_smoke_alot
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Posted : Nov 15, 2008 07:07
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Ordered
the problem with valuing art is, till u dont understand it, it's worthless but wen u do understand it, it's priceless!! |
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TechMonkey
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Posted : Nov 15, 2008 20:08
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Arrived today! There is much audio joy in this household.  |
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Abasio
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Posted : Nov 16, 2008 03:19
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Mine seems to be taking an age to arrive.
I hope my mailman hasn't stolen it for himself.
Wait.....What? |
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vladza
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Posted : Nov 16, 2008 15:18
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My copy didn't arrive yet. I hope, Monday is THE DAY. |
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