(idm) Re: idm-digest V2 #168

From David J. Gebhart
Sent Fri, May 22nd 1998, 22:09

many thanks to Lazlo for doing the obvious and going to the VW site to 
set the record straight re: music beds used for the Bug ad campaign 
(reposted below for all those who missed it - can we let it drop now?).  
that thread was starting to touch on my last good nerve.  an interesting 
thread, but overall not that important.  yes, I am amazed to see the 
crossover of "electronica," although we all knew it was coming, but 
honestly I could care less what VW, Nike and all the rest do.  even it 
is my favorite artist.  it's not gonna stop me from listening nor is it 
gonna stop me from searching for new soundz.  perhaps therein lies one 
upside of what was once underground crossing into the mainstream - it 
keeps us moving.  and that's why we're here (idm).

and wells, don't take VW to task for oh-so unsubtley including a vocal 
clip that "_says_" 'little fluffy clouds.'  it wasn't them.  that snip 
is part of the original vocal sample that mr. patterson used as the 
basis of the track in '91.  feel free, however, to accuse VW of 
unsubtley positioing it within the commercial the way they did.  as 
stated, I could care less about VW.  just wanted to clear up any 
misuderstandings.

have a great weakend everyone.

DGeb


>well, there is a commercial for the bug featuring that orb track, but 
italso uses the vocal clip that _says_ 'little fluffy clouds'.
>
>not very subtle.
>
>- - wells oliver / xxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx.xxx


>From: Lazlo Nibble <xxxxx@xxxx.xxx>
>Subject: Re: (idm) IDMish music for the new VW bug ad
>
>>>  so which is it guys? orb or stereolab? ;)
>
>"Both...and neither."  From the VW site:
>  
>    "If you sold your soul in the 80's, here's your chance to buy it 
back."
>        Hurricane #1: "Step into My World"
>
>    "The engine's in front, but its heart's in the same place."
>        Spiritualized: "Ladies and Gentlemen we are Floating in Space"
>  
>    "Reverse engineered from UFOs." 
>        Fluke: "Absurd"
>
>    "Less Flower, More Power."
>        Stereolab: "Parsec"
>  
>    "What color do you dream in?"
>        The Orb: "Little Fluffy Clouds"
>
>- -- 
>::: Lazlo (xxxxx@xxxx.xxx; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)
>::: Internet Music Wantlists: http://www.swcp.com/lazlo/Wantlists
>


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