Random 35 Tracks Tape - Revision history

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Katie: /* Background */ completely mixed up what release for friends had. Was not r35tt

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‎Background: completely mixed up what release for friends had. Was not r35tt

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Added info about For Friends

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 ==Background==
-*''[[Random 35 Tracks Tape]]'' is sourced from a cassette compiled by an unknown individual or individuals with access to rare material. These tracks were compiled from one or more CDrs produced by Boards Of Canada and acquired by the compiler by some unknown means. The music itself is consistent with their mid-90s output (with some exceptions), likely representing a period prior to 1995/96. The widespread leaking of these tracks to P2P networks ([http://www.slsknet.org Soulseek], originally) provided much drama on [[WATMM]].
+*[[Random 35 Tracks Tape]] is sourced from a cassette compiled by an unknown individual or individuals with access to rare material. These tracks were compiled from one or more CDrs produced by [[Boards of Canada]] and acquired by the compiler by some unknown means. The music itself is consistent with their mid-90s output (with some exceptions), likely representing a period prior to 1995/96. The widespread leaking of these tracks to P2P networks ([http://www.slsknet.org Soulseek], originally) provided much drama on [[WATMM]].
 * During or around 2000, prior to any widely available leak, the cassette was ripped twice in a seemingly short time span, likely due to a perceived issue with the initial rip. These two rips were shared in trading circles via private servers during the period of 2000 through about 2004. The two rips were continuously degraded by the processes of file compression, poorly executed noise reduction, and disc rot (from many people ripping the album to and from CDr). Due to a lack of any information, there was considerable confusion and misidentification of several of the tracks.
-* In 2004, various versions of these tracks became widely available via peer-to-peer networks. As this roughly coincided with the leak of the old tunes tapes, there was no general consensus on what exactly the Random 35 Tracks Tape was or if they represented genuine Boards Of Canada material. As a result of the nature of early file sharing, the only available rips were heavily degraded, with a significant loss of fidelity across all versions.
+* In 2004, various versions of these tracks became widely available via peer-to-peer networks. As this roughly coincided with the [[Old_Tunes_saga|leak of the old tunes tapes]], there was no general consensus on what exactly the Random 35 Tracks Tape was or if they represented genuine [[Boards of Canada]] material. As a result of the nature of early file sharing, the only available rips were heavily degraded, with a significant loss of fidelity across all versions.
-* For a long time, it was assumed that this tape was the missing ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' (since ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 2]]'' were already known), although this was never confirmed.  This was finally proven false when, on the 8th of August, 2009, the [[Twoism forum]] member, dealer, posted new photos of a cassette and liner notes showing that ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' were, in fact, the same release.
+* For a long time, it was assumed that this tape was the missing ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' (since ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 2]]'' were already known), although this was never confirmed.  This was finally proven false when, on the 8th of August, 2009, the [[Twoism forum]] member, [[Dealer|dealer]], posted new photos of a cassette and liner notes showing that ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' were, in fact, the same release.
-*On September 3rd, 2009, band associate [[MDG]] stated that it was not known who compiled the tracks.<ref>http://bocpages.org/wiki/Statements_from_Hexagon_Sun#September_2009</ref>
+* On September 3rd, 2009, band associate [[MDG]] stated that it was not known who compiled the tracks.<ref>[[Statements_from_Hexagon_Sun#September_2009]]</ref>
 <blockquote>
 "I've seen comments a few times about a mystery "35 track" tape which itself is a mystery to us too, sorry" <br>
 "No I'm not saying they're not BOC, but the compilation itself is a mystery, just a mixture."
 </blockquote>
-*In the 2020s, renewed interest and investigative effort on the part of several members of the community, notably Niski, revealed several details about the compilation. Firstly, it was long believed the tape originated in 2004; however, it is now known that leaks of the tape were circulating as far back as 2000 and perhaps earlier. This period of activity revealed the existence of the second tape rip, the tape's compilation from BOC CDrs, numerous found samples, and various pieces of gear used throughout the compilation. Specifically, the Ensoniq VFX keyboard (1989) was found, thanks to the efforts of OliveOil, to feature on at least 12 of the 35 tracks, with the Casio CZ-101 (1984) on at least 5. Garx and Personman, among others, have identified several drum shots used on many of the tracks. These ongoing discoveries continue to reveal a more concrete composition and timeline for the Random 35 Tracks Tape.
+*In the 2020s, renewed interest and investigative effort on the part of several members of the [[Communities|community]], notably Niski, revealed several details about the compilation. Firstly, it was long believed the tape originated in 2004; however, it is now known that leaks of the tape were circulating as far back as 2000 and perhaps earlier. This period of activity revealed the existence of the second tape rip, the tape's compilation from BOC CDrs, numerous found samples, and various pieces of [[Equipment|gear]] used throughout the compilation. Specifically, the Ensoniq VFX keyboard (1989) was found, thanks to the efforts of OliveOil, to feature on at least 12 of the 35 tracks, with the Casio CZ-101 (1984) on at least 5. Garx and Personman, among others, have identified several drum shots used on many of the tracks. These ongoing discoveries continue to reveal a more concrete composition and timeline for the Random 35 Tracks Tape.
-*In 2026, the two original lossless rips were made available online thanks to the combined efforts of Niski and Samamdj.
+*In 2026, the two original lossless rips were made available online thanks to the combined efforts of Niski and [[Samamdj]].
 == Discovery ==

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 ==Background==
-*''[[Random 35 Tracks Tape]]'' seems to have been sourced from a cassette containing pre-[[BoC Maxima]] tracks given to friends and family of the group. The leaking of these tracks to P2P networks ([http://www.slsknet.org Soulseek], originally) provided much drama on [[WATMM]].
+*''[[Random 35 Tracks Tape]]'' is sourced from a cassette compiled by an unknown individual or individuals with access to rare material. These tracks were compiled from one or more CDrs produced by Boards Of Canada and acquired by the compiler by some unknown means. The music itself is consistent with their mid-90s output (with some exceptions), likely representing a period prior to 1995/96. The widespread leaking of these tracks to P2P networks ([http://www.slsknet.org Soulseek], originally) provided much drama on [[WATMM]].
-**All files are encoded as 320kbps MP3.
+* During or around 2000, prior to any widely available leak, the cassette was ripped twice in a seemingly short time span, likely due to a perceived issue with the initial rip. These two rips were shared in trading circles via private servers during the period of 2000 through about 2004. The two rips were continuously degraded by the processes of file compression, poorly executed noise reduction, and disc rot (from many people ripping the album to and from CDr). Due to a lack of any information, there was considerable confusion and misidentification of several of the tracks.
-* For a long time, it was assumed that this tape was the missing ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' (since ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 2]]'' were already known), although this was never confirmed.  This was finally proven false when, on 8th August 2009,  [[Twoism forum]] member dealer posted new photos of a cassette and liner notes showing that ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' were, in fact, the same release.
+* In 2004, various versions of these tracks became widely available via peer-to-peer networks. As this roughly coincided with the leak of the old tunes tapes, there was no general consensus on what exactly the Random 35 Tracks Tape was or if they represented genuine Boards Of Canada material. As a result of the nature of early file sharing, the only available rips were heavily degraded, with a significant loss of fidelity across all versions.
-*[[MDG]] has said that it is not known who compiled the tracks, calling it "a mystery, just a mixture".<ref>http://bocpages.org/wiki/Statements_from_Hexagon_Sun#September_2009</ref>
+* For a long time, it was assumed that this tape was the missing ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' (since ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 2]]'' were already known), although this was never confirmed.  This was finally proven false when, on the 8th of August, 2009, the [[Twoism forum]] member, dealer, posted new photos of a cassette and liner notes showing that ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' were, in fact, the same release.
-*Zoetrope, a user on radiomute.com, referred to not only the commonly known ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 2]]'', but also a third volume, which he appeared to refer to this leaked release as. Some also seem to believe that this is a 'Closes Vol. 2'.
+*On September 3rd, 2009, band associate [[MDG]] stated that it was not known who compiled the tracks.<ref>http://bocpages.org/wiki/Statements_from_Hexagon_Sun#September_2009</ref>
-*In 2026, two lossless rips were made available online thanks to the combined efforts of Niski and Samamdj.
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 == Discovery ==

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 *[[MDG]] has said that it is not known who compiled the tracks, calling it "a mystery, just a mixture".<ref>http://bocpages.org/wiki/Statements_from_Hexagon_Sun#September_2009</ref>
 *Zoetrope, a user on radiomute.com, referred to not only the commonly known ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 2]]'', but also a third volume, which he appeared to refer to this leaked release as. Some also seem to believe that this is a 'Closes Vol. 2'.
-*In 2026, two lossless rips were made available online by Samamdj.
+*In 2026, two lossless rips were made available online thanks to the combined efforts of Niski and Samamdj.
 == Discovery ==

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 Side B:
 * "[[It's Too Orangey]]" is believed to be the name of the vignette at the end of "[[Triangles and Rhombuses]]", also on ''[[Music has the Right to Children]]''.
-* [[R35TT B10|Track 10]] is a reversed version of "[[The Smallest Weird Number]]", later released on "[[Geogaddi]]"
+* [[R35TT B10|Track 10]] is a reversed version of "[[The Smallest Weird Number]]", later released on ''[[Geogaddi]]''.
 == Videos ==

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 ==Background==
-*''[[Random 35 Tracks Tape]]'' seems to have been sourced from a cassette entitled ''For Friends Tape'', a set of pre-[[BoC Maxima]] tracks given to friends and family of the group. The leaking of these tracks to P2P networks ([http://www.slsknet.org Soulseek], originally) provided much drama on [[WATMM]].
+*''[[Random 35 Tracks Tape]]'' seems to have been sourced from a cassette containing pre-[[BoC Maxima]] tracks given to friends and family of the group. The leaking of these tracks to P2P networks ([http://www.slsknet.org Soulseek], originally) provided much drama on [[WATMM]].
 **All files are encoded as 320kbps MP3.
 * For a long time, it was assumed that this tape was the missing ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' (since ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 2]]'' were already known), although this was never confirmed.  This was finally proven false when, on 8th August 2009,  [[Twoism forum]] member dealer posted new photos of a cassette and liner notes showing that ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' were, in fact, the same release.
 *[[MDG]] has said that it is not known who compiled the tracks, calling it "a mystery, just a mixture".<ref>http://bocpages.org/wiki/Statements_from_Hexagon_Sun#September_2009</ref>
 *Zoetrope, a user on radiomute.com, referred to not only the commonly known ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 2]]'', but also a third volume, which he appeared to refer to this leaked release as. Some also seem to believe that this is a 'Closes Vol. 2'.
-*In 2026, two lossless rips were made available online by Samamdj. Soon after, information came to light that the source for almost all of the songs is a tape entitled ''For Friends Tape'', a cassette compilation the duo made and gave out to friends. A majority of the songs from R35TT appear there too.[https://archive.org/details/forfriendstapehq]
+*In 2026, two lossless rips were made available online by Samamdj.
 == Discovery ==

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-[[Random 35 Tracks Tape]] (real name unknown) refers to a collection of 35 tracks leaked on P2P networks in 2000–2001, with it reaching the majority of fans around September of 2004.
+[[Random 35 Tracks Tape]] refers to a collection of 35 tracks leaked on P2P networks in 2000 and 2001, with it reaching the majority of fans around September of 2004.
-Unlike other "[[Old Tunes]]" tapes, the tracks are completely unlabeled; however, a few match known tracks from other sources, including commercial releases.  No liner notes or tape scan have ever surfaced.
+Unlike the "[[Old Tunes]]" tapes, the tracks are completely unlabeled; however, a few match known tracks from other sources, including commercial releases.  No liner notes or tape scan have ever surfaced.
-Despite its uncertain provenance, the tape is generally believed to be authentic.
+Despite its uncertain provenance, the tape is believed to be authentic.
 ==Background==
-*''[[Random 35 Tracks Tape]]'' seems to be sourced from a cassette tape containing a (presumably) hand-selected set of pre-[[BoC Maxima]] tracks. The leaking of these tracks to P2P networks ([http://www.slsknet.org Soulseek], originally) provided much drama on [[WATMM]].
+*''[[Random 35 Tracks Tape]]'' seems to have been sourced from a cassette entitled ''[[For Friends]]'', a set of pre-[[BoC Maxima]] tracks given to friends and family of the group. The leaking of these tracks to P2P networks ([http://www.slsknet.org Soulseek], originally) provided much drama on [[WATMM]].
 **All files are encoded as 320kbps MP3.
 * For a long time, it was assumed that this tape was the missing ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' (since ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 2]]'' were already known), although this was never confirmed.  This was finally proven false when, on 8th August 2009,  [[Twoism forum]] member dealer posted new photos of a cassette and liner notes showing that ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 1]]'' were, in fact, the same release.
 *[[MDG]] has said that it is not known who compiled the tracks, calling it "a mystery, just a mixture".<ref>http://bocpages.org/wiki/Statements_from_Hexagon_Sun#September_2009</ref>
 *Zoetrope, a user on radiomute.com, referred to not only the commonly known ''[[A Few Old Tunes]]'' and ''[[Old Tunes Vol. 2]]'', but also a third volume, which he appeared to refer to this leaked release as. Some also seem to believe that this is a 'Closes Vol. 2'.
 == Discovery ==

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 ==See also==

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 == External links ==
-* [https://archive.org/details/a-01_20260526_202605 May 26, 2026 lossless rip by Samamdj (v1)]
+* [https://archive.org/details/a-01_20260526_202605 May 26, 2026 lossless rip by Niski and Samamdj (v1)]
-* [https://archive.org/details/a-01_20260526/ May 26, 2026 lossless rip by Samamdj (v2)]
+* [https://archive.org/details/a-01_20260526/ May 26, 2026 lossless rip by Niski and Samamdj (v2)]
 * [http://web.archive.org/web/20041112023647/http://boc.xwiki.com/xwiki/bin/view/Unreleased/Rarities Wayback machine link of the XWiki page with detailed information on the initial leak]
 * [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xJkkNJDCcWbs78uADHaQLi0HNfUnHllM?usp=sharing R35TT March 15th 2022 restoration by oliveoil FLAC download]