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The new Prodigy track for download!
The Prodigy are to release the track 'Memphis Bells' as a digital download available in a strictly limited edition of 5,000. Each of the 5,000 downloads will be a unique variation of the track, accompanied with a unique variation of the artwork. It will be available on June 28th at 18.00hrs GMT from www.alwaysoutnumbered.com.
Through the interface which will include a printable sleeve, unique to the mix, fans will be able to choose from various bell melodys, drum options and guitar options, then have the choice of type of mix - an original mix, a headphone mix for your iPod, a bass heavy mix for DJ's and a 5.1 surround sound mix. Each downloaded track and piece of artwork will be individually numbered to create a genuinely personal limited edition. Cost per download is �2.
www.theprodigy.co.uk
www.xl-recordings.com
2 pounds is a little steep for one bloody song isnt it? I dont care what song it is.
I will say this is a mighty fine cool idea though!
so wait...they made 5,000 different versions of the song?
i'll just get the album instead of this non-sense
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| Originally posted by Floorfiller so wait...they made 5,000 different versions of the song? |
I strongly support this idea. The price seems fair, as Mr. Howlett seems to be putting a lot of effort on this (as far as I've understood) and he once mentioned about this goal of "changing the tune every now and then" (I guess he was talking to someone from Underworld, as they're know for changing their tunes when playing live).
If they allow bank debit from my bank (which I don't think it's likely to happen, unfortunately), I will sure try to buy my copy.
I like the sound of this. It is certainly a novel idea not unlike Prince's recent CD giveaways at concerts to count for sales in an oblique way, but I do wonder:
Are each of the 5,000 downloads individually "hand-crafted" by Liam himself or is this in fact the work of a computer program, which customizes the raw audio data by slicing and dicing 8-bar sections and crossfading and whatnot as necessary . . . and then encodes the music into a conveniently downloadable format (like MP3) for your final enjoyment?
Likewise, it sounds to me like the different mixes for different playback media may be variations on a theme, processed by a selection of EQ settings. 5.1 surround sound can be downmixed to stereo, and as for the DJ mix, "pump up the bass", as is commonly said.
I am interested nonetheless. 
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| Originally posted by Lira I strongly support this idea. The price seems fair, as Mr. Howlett seems to be putting a lot of effort on this (as far as I've understood) and he once mentioned about this goal of "changing the tune every now and then" (I guess he was talking to someone from Underworld, as they're know for changing their tunes when playing live). If they allow bank debit from my bank (which I don't think it's likely to happen, unfortunately), I will sure try to buy my copy. |
this would make for an extremely pricey boxed set.
i wonder what the mp3 scene will do with this one,,, release 5000 diffrent versions of the same track? 
I'd be interested to find out exactly how 'unique' each one of these tracks is (i think however it will perhaps only be slight diferences in structure of track, eq settings ect.) - we will see, I hope I'm plesantly suprised 
wow, that sounds crazy, who's actually going to buy it? (people on TA I mean)
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| Originally posted by Psy-T i wonder what the mp3 scene will do with this one,,, release 5000 diffrent versions of the same track? |
thats an amazing idea!
curious how they came up with the idea and worked it out
not my music taste, but i'm sure the real fans will like it!
Not going to spend money on an mp3 download.
Not used to buying from internet anyway.
Woooooow!! YOUR own version of the track is available for download now!! Yes your own version with your choice of the beat, guitar and fills.
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| Originally posted by Prism Woooooow!! YOUR own version of the track is available for download now!! Yes your own version with your choice of the beat, guitar and fills. |
i'm sorry but this is very lame. it sounds like you're on ejay choosing what loop to pick. haven't heard the whole track of course but it doesn't seem any good.
The 5000 versions of the track were downloaded instantly, selling out in about 15-20 minutes, you telling me this isn't a good idea?
comercially yeah, and you gotta aplaud them for trying out something different, but i don't think that musically it turns out being any good
this is stupid because what if i want a certain version out of the 5,000 that i hear them play live or something...then i get buy it because its lost in 4,999 other versions of the track?
hmm
one word
KAZAA!
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| Originally posted by Prism The 5000 versions of the track were downloaded instantly, selling out in about 15-20 minutes, you telling me this isn't a good idea? |
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| Originally posted by Lira 10 thousand pounds in 20 minutes? Whoa. |
they now have enough cash to get it pressed on CD and sell again.. :P
now seriously any insane collectors want to buy all 5000?
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