Re: [microsound] droplifting

[graham miller <grahammiller@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

packaging and design are artforms unto themselves that are often overlooked.
they influence the way music is engaged/heard considerably.  mp3s kill the
tactile.  it may be irrational but so is a lot of the pleasure derived from
music...

g.

Bill Jarboe wrote:

>   hi ,
>
>    -not sure if this is the right approach. The problem i have is that it's
> another 'trick' , a slight form of condescension towards a mass of
> individuals called 'the public'.that is a big problem with the music
> industry in the first place.
>
>    is there a way , or any interested parties ,to offer the finished
> microsound project ( CD w/cover) for sale? i know that i'm keen on most of
> the tracks , impressed by the cover designs yet i don't bother downloading
> all the tracks for some reason. the other problem i have is that i find mp3
> to audio CDs to sound a bit , well...bland , though electronically generated
> pieces tend to come through better than many styles. there is hope on the
> horizon in this regard with mp4 files ; which seem to translate quite well
> when burned to CDr. does anyone have any tips in regard to making mp3 CDs?
>
>
>   summing up: i'd rather purchase a finished CD through the mail than
> download and print.
>
>
> on 7/25/03 7:39 AM, Kim Cascone at kim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > http://www.freespeechforsale.com/droplift.html
> >
> > hmmm...maybe an extension to the Klanghausen project idea?
> > procedure: download 70 minutes of material and the packaging graphics for
> > the 'Klanghausen' project/put CD and art into a jewel case/take 5 copies
> > with you while visiting local CD shops/place in electronic music
> > section...just an idea...
> >
>
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