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*''[[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 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]]. | ||
**All files are encoded as 320kbps MP3. | **All files are encoded as 320kbps MP3. | ||
β | * 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 | + | * 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> | *[[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> | ||
β | *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'. | + | *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 == | == Discovery == | ||
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==Samples/Lyrics== | ==Samples/Lyrics== | ||
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β | Blueberry is believed to be the name of the short vignette at the end of "[[Sixtyten]]" on ''[[Music has the Right to Children]]''. | + | * "[[Blueberry]]" is believed to be the name of the short vignette at the end of "[[Sixtyten]]" on ''[[Music has the Right to Children]]''. |
β | Track 6 contains a sample later used in "[[Seven Forty Seven]]", but slightly slower. | + | * [[R35TT A06|Track 6]] contains a sample later used in "[[Seven Forty Seven]]", but slightly slower. |
β | Track 8 contains a sample from "[[June 9th]]" except much faster. | + | * [[R35TT A08|Track 8]] contains a sample from "[[June 9th]]" except much faster. |
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β | 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]]''. | + | * "[[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]]''. |
β | Track 5 contains a sample from the NES/Arcade classic, Donkey Kong. | + | * [[R35TT B05|Track 5]] contains a sample from the NES/Arcade classic, Donkey Kong. |
β | 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]]". |
==Tracks== | ==Tracks== |
Random 35 Tracks Tape | |
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Label(s) | (unknown) |
Catalogue No(s) | N/A |
Release date(s) | 1995? |
Format(s) | Cassette |
Running time(s) | 84:00 |
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.
Despite its uncertain provenance, the tape is generally believed to be authentic.
These tracks appear to have first surfaced on Soulseek under various names, such as "random 35 tracks tape (rarities and the best of - not old tunes v1 or v2)" and "A Few Older Tunes Disc 1/Disc 2", reflecting the uncertainty of the collection's provenance. Early sightings include:
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Important: Track titles and lengths are estimations; original listings are not available.
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