Bit of an update
Nothing too specific in this post. Just wanted to update a couple of previous posts.
Firstly, there's the matter of the Akai MINIAK post where I went off on one about individuals spreading mis-information on the interwebs about things like the MINIAK, when they clearly lacked a) actual knowledge and use of the product and b) were clearly pumped up full of their own self importance.
Yesterday, my attention was drawn to the weekly podcast coming out of SonicState.com. In Show 124, Nick Batt and Dave Spiers made mention of the MINIAK and the ensuing commentary and referenced my article. To hear Dave Spiers, the man behind many great musical projects (KeyFax, Twiddly Bits, GForce Software) of which I have long ben a fan and admirer of, not only mention this blog, but appear to enjoy the content, was a real buzz. Here's the clip:
So that was really cool. I'll be joining in this weeks podcast via the chat room this afternoon at 4pm. Visit SonicState for more details.
I also recently passed my opinion on Prince and his new triple CD release, LotusFlow3r. I questioned the lack of official CD release outside of the US and the rather expensive alternative of signing up for his new website.
As I mentioned, many people were upset at this, and the fact that many online retailers here in the UK (HMV, Play, Amazon) seemed to be offering the album for price in the region of £30, when US customers can buy it exclusively from Target stores for $11.98.
Well, I noticed today that HMV have this little message on the LotusFlow3r page:
Legal ban? Uh oh. Looks like Prince has got his pack of lawyers busy again. Strange though as HMV Oxford St., London has plenty on it's shelves at £29.99...
I'm guessing they're imports, but am curious to know more on the "legal ban". And, more to the point, for those of us too financially strapped to spend $77 on membership to his site, are we likely to see LotusFlow3r, on sale in a retail outlet here in the UK (and the rest of the world for that matter) for a price similar to that being charged in the US?
That's all for now!
Oh, and next Saturday, 25th April, marks the 4th anniversary of the launch of the Failed Muso blog. Any suggestions on how I can (modestly) celebrate?
Firstly, there's the matter of the Akai MINIAK post where I went off on one about individuals spreading mis-information on the interwebs about things like the MINIAK, when they clearly lacked a) actual knowledge and use of the product and b) were clearly pumped up full of their own self importance.
Yesterday, my attention was drawn to the weekly podcast coming out of SonicState.com. In Show 124, Nick Batt and Dave Spiers made mention of the MINIAK and the ensuing commentary and referenced my article. To hear Dave Spiers, the man behind many great musical projects (KeyFax, Twiddly Bits, GForce Software) of which I have long ben a fan and admirer of, not only mention this blog, but appear to enjoy the content, was a real buzz. Here's the clip:
So that was really cool. I'll be joining in this weeks podcast via the chat room this afternoon at 4pm. Visit SonicState for more details.
I also recently passed my opinion on Prince and his new triple CD release, LotusFlow3r. I questioned the lack of official CD release outside of the US and the rather expensive alternative of signing up for his new website.
As I mentioned, many people were upset at this, and the fact that many online retailers here in the UK (HMV, Play, Amazon) seemed to be offering the album for price in the region of £30, when US customers can buy it exclusively from Target stores for $11.98.
Well, I noticed today that HMV have this little message on the LotusFlow3r page:
Prince
Do Not Stock: Legal Ban: Lotusflow3r (Lotusflower /Lotus Flower): 3cd
£29.99free uk delivery
list price £42.99 - Your saving £13.00
Availability: sorry this title is deleted
UNAVAILABLE
Legal ban? Uh oh. Looks like Prince has got his pack of lawyers busy again. Strange though as HMV Oxford St., London has plenty on it's shelves at £29.99...
I'm guessing they're imports, but am curious to know more on the "legal ban". And, more to the point, for those of us too financially strapped to spend $77 on membership to his site, are we likely to see LotusFlow3r, on sale in a retail outlet here in the UK (and the rest of the world for that matter) for a price similar to that being charged in the US?
That's all for now!
Oh, and next Saturday, 25th April, marks the 4th anniversary of the launch of the Failed Muso blog. Any suggestions on how I can (modestly) celebrate?
Labels: LotusFlow3r, MINIAK, Prince, Sonicstate
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