From BigKumquat Sent Wed, Jul 14th 1999, 18:48
alex from toast and jam writes: << I was wondering how the tracks were coming, and what people were sampling,, if others haven't heard toast and jam will release a cdr compiling some "quality" music created from samples of music that the artist really dislikes... (if enough is contributed) >> Man, it is a weird experience to go shopping for music that you hate instead of love...but turning something that disturbs you into something that you enjoy...it's a powerful feeling. Still, when I plunked down a stack of execrable old vinyl (99 cents each) at a local store, I really wanted to say: "No, honestly, I'm *not* buying this Kenny G record because I like it, I promise! Quite the opposite!" But I held my tongue. So here's some of the stuff I bought...I'm not going to reveal the tracks that I actually sampled, as that would take the fun out of guessing. Warning: do not view this list if you are pregnant, or if you have a heart condition. Journey, "Escape" (possibly my most vilified record ever) Monster Ballads compilation (maybe you've winced your way through the TV commercial) Kenny G, "Silhouette" (warning: best to not eat lunch before looking at this album cover) Kenny G, "Duotones" (see above) REO Speedwagon Live (you know, I didn't hate this quite as much as I hoped I would. Some moments kinda rock out in a cheezoid seventies boogie type way) << and i'm just curious to find out how those who are working on the project already are doing.. >> I've created sketches of two short tracks so far...one is quite ambient, another is psychedelic funk-ish. - Fred Church xxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx http://www.thelocus.com/kumquat mp3's, free kumquat cd's (just sent out a fresh batch)