Head-Fi.org › Forums › Misc.-Category Forums › Music › Pay-what-you-want FLAC? 24/96 wav? Who released that?
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Pay-what-you-want FLAC? 24/96 wav? Who released that?

post #1 of 11
1/3/10 at 2:19pm
Thread Starter 
I forget who, but I think some big name rock band released some music as "pay what you want" internet format, and they not only released mp3's, but also released FLAC and 24/96 .wav too? Does anyone remember who did that, or what the link was to download it? I think it was a rock band, but I can't remember. Can someone link me? Thanks!
Reply
post #2 of 11
1/3/10 at 2:29pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gluegun View Post
I forget who, but I think some big name rock band released some music as "pay what you want" internet format, and they not only released mp3's, but also released FLAC and 24/96 .wav too? Does anyone remember who did that, or what the link was to download it? I think it was a rock band, but I can't remember. Can someone link me? Thanks!
Radiohead did this with "In Rainbows"

You can't download it anymore though. Here is the link anyways: http://www.inrainbows.com/
Reply
post #3 of 11
1/3/10 at 2:30pm
There was the Radiohead thing, but I don't think they did anything high-rez. Nine Inch Nails released The Slip completely free of charge in 24/96. There have been a few others I think. Supposedly the next Smashing Pumpkins album is going to have some kind of pay what you want system.
Reply
post #4 of 11
1/3/10 at 5:37pm
Lots of house artists release mp3s to blogs. I haven't really heard of releasing lossless though. Did Radiohead release lossless?
Reply
post #5 of 11
1/3/10 at 7:40pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gluegun View Post
I forget who, but I think some big name rock band released some music as "pay what you want" internet format, and they not only released mp3's, but also released FLAC and 24/96 .wav too? Does anyone remember who did that, or what the link was to download it? I think it was a rock band, but I can't remember. Can someone link me? Thanks!
You mean this?
maudlin of the Well - Part The Second - Downloads
Reply
post #6 of 11
1/3/10 at 10:03pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cianyx View Post
Stellar album, 24 bit makes it sound oh so much better
Reply
post #7 of 11
1/4/10 at 8:08am
Another one of note which I discovered recently. Dublin-based experimental/prog band Yurt released their debut "Ege Artemis Yurtum" for free, and it's available in FLAC.

"Legions of Yurt, sonic guerrillas, cerebral oscillators and other assorted hellspawn - On this, the occasion of Grianstad an Gheimhridh 2009 ( Winter Solstice ), The sonic elders of YURT are pleased to announce EGE ARTEMIS YURTUM, a celebration of voluminous soundwaves for your pleasure.



Tracklist

1. Flight of the Intergalactic Mallard
2. Run the Gauntlet
3. Bushmeat
4. Mog's Brain Tumor Diagnosis
5. The Fear of all Sums

Running time approx. 52 minutes

This is available to download for free at one of the link options below. All MP3 files contain full artwork and lyrics. You are permitted to redistribute at will, however, if posting on a blog or similar, please let us know and more importantly, link directly to the source here rather than re-upping files elsewhere so that we can can monitor the volume of traffic. Your comments and feedback are very welcome. The sonic elders of YURT have spoken."

YURT ATTACK
Reply
post #8 of 11
1/4/10 at 8:11am
Quote:
Originally Posted by gbacic View Post
Stellar album, 24 bit makes it sound oh so much better
You know that 24bit simply means a potential for bigger dynamic range, right?
Reply
post #9 of 11
1/4/10 at 8:22am
What bit setting do I put my output from foobar for.
Reply
post #10 of 11
1/5/10 at 5:37am
Trent Reznor always releases new stuff in high res. And good on him.
Reply
post #11 of 11
1/5/10 at 10:22am
Quote:
Originally Posted by MrGreen View Post
You know that 24bit simply means a potential for bigger dynamic range, right?
When you put it that way, yeah. But it's not that simple ever. The recorded music is saved as 24-bit masters, not 16-bit. When the CD is released the quantization is done with machinery.

We know (except for the SS officers) that the machines aren't perfect.

Other thing is, the playback equipment (particularly the DAC chip and before it) can handle 16-bit ja 24-bit source material differently and it can raise notable difference between stuff. Your suggestion--that the 24-bit music is just snake oil-- is a bit oversimplified, I'm afraid.
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Music
Head-Fi.org › Forums › Misc.-Category Forums › Music › Pay-what-you-want FLAC? 24/96 wav? Who released that?