#blu wav

[underachievers-please-try-harder]

Track of the day // Grandaddy - Watercooler

From the album Blu Wav, available February 16th 2024 on Dangerbird Records.

[senorboombastic]

Jason vs J: Release Rundown - Grandaddy and J Mascis

Words: Ben Forrester To celebrate new releases from two of US indie rock’s most beloved songwriters, here are our thoughts on the highly anticipated new albums from J Mascis and Grandaddy. Grandaddy – Blu Wav(Dangerbird Records) Although Grandaddy has always been very much a band dynamic, I think it’s fair to say that it is the brainchild of vocalist and guitarist Jason Lytle. Which is why it…

[jmunneytumbler]

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 2/16/24

A final Batch of new episodes is on the way (CREDIT: Disney+. © 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved.) Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out. Movies –Madame Web (Theaters) –Oscar Nominated Short Films (Theaters) TV –Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Premiere (February 18 on…

[spilladabalia]

Grandaddy - Long as I'm Not the One

[krebstar3000]

Grandaddy - Watercooler

[magentas-dystopia]

Something I really lament is the move towards digital media. Slowly we start to never own the things we like. Even if we "buy" a digital game, or movie or show. It's locked behind a certain platform or service. Once it shuts down we lose it forever.

(me when big booby anime girl explosion Is taken off of Netflix)

I also feel like there's a certain charm to owning physical media, like things you can hold and the satisfaction from pressing a clicky button or putting a disc or cassette in and seeing it work.

(oooh so classy so retro so.. expensive in the modern day)

More people should try to make copies of what they own digitally, or try to buy physical media before it's lost from streaming services and digital storefronts forever. Like the case with certain games like Godzilla 2014 and Transformers War for Cybertron. They don't exist digitally anymore. Only hard copies exist outside of emulation and at insane resell prices like... INSANE ones for a mediocre Godzilla game

So yea. Buy some more CDs of those albums you have on replay! Buy a DVD of that niche obscure anime you like! And most importantly PLEASE PLEASE START MAKING HARD BACKUPS OF SHOWS YOU LIKE THAT YOU PIRATE!!! media preservation is important!

(me downloading every episode of Daredevil onto my hard drive to burn to a DVD later so I can give it to all my friends)

This is now going to be a Comprehensive guide on how to rip a CD

POLL TIME!

Burning and Ripping Disc's❤️❤️💕💕🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

STEP ONE:

BUY A CHEAP BLU-RAY/DVD DRIVE FOR YOUR WINDOWS COMPUTER

here are some I recommend!!!

i personally use this pioneer one :)))

DVD drives in general are relatively cheap from 30-20 smackeroos, but Blu-ray drives are around 80-100 bucks depending on the manufacturer but offer better support for copying HD video such as on a Blu-ray.

STEP TWO:

FIND A PIECE OF MEDIA YOU ENJOY.

in this case its gonna be a CD!!

i really enjoy Vespertine by Bjork, but i wanna have it on my computer just in case anything happens to my CD. SO. ill open Windows Media Player

(she hasn't changed since 2011 <3333 be urself girl)

NEXT

ill insert the disc into the player. and it'll start playing!

Pause the disc and go into Rip settings

NEXT!! select the format!

if you want to conserve space and don't mind sacrificing audio quality select MP3! if you want to hear the same level of audio quality as preserved on the CD, select a format labelled LOSSLESS. I recommend .WAV files as they'll work with most devices including an android phone or iTunes on PC (more on that later ;3 )

NEXT!

create a folder on whatever u wanna save ur music to! (u can call it whatever u want the world is your oyster bestie)

THEN!!! FINALLY

go into more options on the Rip Settings menu!

select ur folder and press Rip CD!!!!

the fun thing of this now, is that you can pull these files on your computer and put it onto your Android device so you can listen to your hearts content without lugging around your CD in a player at high quality without any subscription service with free reign of who you can give your download to!

But Magenta! what if i have an iPhone?

ohohoo fear not bestie because iTunes on PC has an even EASIER way to do it

because simply putting in a disc with iTunes downloaded prompts THIS

(oooo so new age)

and if you have apple music on your iPhone this will sync to your phone if you logged into iTunes on PC!!

thank you for coming to my TED talk

[m3kszgyulafan]

2024

Mi volt jó 2024-ban? Például ezek: Lemezek:

Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us

MGMT - Loss Of Life

Bill Ryder-Jones - lechyd Da

Bright Eyes - Five Dice, All Threes

Real Estate - Daniel

Christopher Owens - I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair

Fontaines D.C. - Romance

Ride - Interplay

Shed Seven - A Matter of Time

Jessica Pratt - Here in the Pitch

Camera Obscura - Look to the East, Look to the West

The Decemberists - As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again

Phosphorescent - Revelator

The Libertines - All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade

Dehd - Poetry

The Lemon Twigs - A Dream Is All We Know

Grandaddy - Blu Wav

Travis - L. A. Times

James - Is This Love

J Mascis - What Do We Do Now

Sorozatok:

Baby Reindeer

The Gentlemen

L'amica geniale 4.

Shrinking 2.

Somebody Somewhere 3.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

True Detective: Night Country

One Day

Nobody Wants This

The Curse

Koncert: Spiritualized - Akvárium

[coolmusiccentral]

Top 50 Albums of 2024

2024 was perhaps the best year of the '20s so far, with plenty of excellent records, some by new or relatively new bands like English Teacher, Amyl And The Sniffers or Fontaines D.C., and some by much older artists; some making a comeback after many a year (The Cure, The Jesus Lizard) and others continuing consistently on their unique path like Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Jack White or Kim Gordon whose solo album "The Collective" explored and conquered new sonic territories and is our Album of the Year for 2024. Honor yr. idols!

Here is the list of our Top 50 Albums of 2024 as it stands in the current moment in time and a few more selections. The full list is coming sometime in the near future, and you will be able to check it out here.

Top 50 Albums

The collective - KIM GORDON

No name - JACK WHITE

Cartoon darkness - AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS

This could be Texas - ENGLISH TEACHER

Wild God - NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS

Songs of a lost world - THE CURE

All born screaming - ST. VINCENT

Romance - FONTAINES D.C.

Tigers blood - WAXAHATCHEE

Angeltape - DRAHLA

I'm totally fine with it Don't give a fuck anymore - ARAB STRAP

Filthy underneath - NADINE SHAH

Clouds in the sky they will always be there for me - PORRIDGE RADIO

Glasgow eyes - THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN

Rack - THE JESUS LIZARD

She reaches out to she reaches out to she - CHELSEA WOLFE

Flow critical lucidity - THURSTON MOORE

Cutouts / Wall of eyes - THE SMILE

Nobody loves you more - KIM DEAL

To all trains - SHELLAC

Smoke & fiction - X

Letter to self - SPRINTS

I got heaven - MANNEQUIN PUSSY

Oui LSF - LES SAVY FAV

Three bells - TY SEGALL

Manning fireworks - MJ LENDERMAN

Goat - GOAT

Forgiveness is yours - FAT WHITE FAMILY

Where’s my utopia? - YARD ACT

Only God was above us - VAMPIRE WEEKEND

The cleansing - PETER PERRETT

Bright future - ADRIANNE LENKER

My light, my destroyer - CASSANDRA JENKINS

Big swimmer - KING HANNAH

As it ever was, so it will be again - THE DECEMBERISTS

Little rope - SLEATER-KINNEY

Tangk - IDLES

Afraid of tomorrows - THE MYSTERINES

Madra - NEWDAD

Untame the tiger - MARY TIMONY

The future is our way out - BRIGITTE CALLS ME BABY

Prelude to ecstasy - THE LAST DINNER PARTY

Love in constant spectacle - JANE WEAVER

Lives outgrown - BETH GIBBONS

Something in the room she moves - JULIA HOLTER

The last flight - PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING

Our brand could be yr life - BODEGA

Continuum - HOUSE OF ALL

Interplay - RIDE

All quiet on the eastern esplanade - THE LIBERTINES

And a few more recommendations:

Come ahead - PRIMAL SCREAM, The Hard Quartet - THE HARD QUARTET, Five dice, all threes - BRIGHT EYES, The past is still alive - HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF, Make it fit - KARATE, Frog in boiling water - DIIV, No obligation - THE LINDA LINDAS, The 8th cumming - CUMGIRL8, Package pt. 2 - GUSTAF, Half divorced - PISSED JEANS, What do we do now - J MASCIS, Make it right - STEVE WYNN, Soft tissue - TINDERSTICKS, Look to the east, look to the west - CAMERA OBSCURA, Below the waste - GOAT GIRL, Loss of life - MGMT, Blu wav - GRANDADDY, The dream of Delphi - BAT FOR LASHES

[therappundit]

PUNDIT PICKS: "THE CREAM" of the Crop [My Favorite Albums of 2024 (*so far*)]

ICYMI, my ongoing series on the best of 2024: https://therappundit.tumblr.com/post/756082881246461952/the-pundits-picks-more-of-2024s-finest-part

***Please note: the selections on this list had to have dropped by 8/31/24, FYI***

Back in June/July, I began compiling what would become my ongoing "best of" list for 2024. I wasn't trying to rank my favorite music at that point, I was mostly concerned that the weekly onslaught of new music throughout the year could lead to a noteworthy piece of art missing these ears, and slipping through the cracks. I wanted to close out *the summer* with a list of my favorite albums of the year up through the end of summer, and I planned on releasing that list to public scrutiny at the end of Labor Day weekend...

It is now October.

Welp, plans are meant to be flexible, I guess. 😬 Timing be damned, I want to share with the world all of the shout-outs I possibly can, the cream of the crop, my favorite albums of the year as we closed out the summer season (bring on hoodie season, that tends to be when I feel like me the most).

And in no particular order, here are some of my favorite albums of 2024 [*up through the end of summer*]: Out Of The Blue by Blu & Shafiq Husayn, Lil Old Town by DJ Lucas & DVNTBEATS, WE DON'T TRUST YOU by Future & Metro Boomin, Pinball by MIKE & Tony Seltzer, For Hustlers Only by WB Nutty, MMCHT by Nickelus F., The Pride & Glory by Teller Bank$ & Ed Glorious, Nubian Cruiser by Ronday, Black Box: JOSHUA IS DEAD by Joshua Virtue, Black & Whites by Big Hit, Hit-Boy & The Alchemist, the First to Make Contact When We Dap by R.A.P. Ferreira & Fumitake Tamura, Shadowbox by Mavi, EMBERGO_ by Nakama., DOOF & ESCEE 2 by Doof, Escee & August Fanon, So Much Enrgy & Sav by Ysr Gramz & enrgy beats, Mr Beat The Road by Bossman Dlow, soul food for the family by rimhan, WATCH THE THRONE by Jaeychino, Marciology by Roc Marciano, PLAYWAY OR NOWAY by RRB LILMEL, My Story Got Stories by Bruiser Wolf, BIG MYAAP, NOT THE LIL ONE by Myaap, The Tonite Show The Sequel by Curren$y & DJ.Fresh, Nobody Planning To Leave by ShrapKnel & Controller 7, CHUPACABRA by JasonMartin & DJ Quik, Scoob Wav by WTM Scoob, LOYALTY: BIRTH OF SUPER RUFUS by Rufus Sims & Billionaire Boyscout, Flint 2 Detroit by YN Jay, Plea$e Don't Think I'm Actin Funny by Bub Rock, BLUE LIPS by ScHoolboy Q, Memoirs In Armour by Navy Blue, Can't Go Bacc by Nino Paid, Day Shift, Vol. 1 by Lil Tre, Pigmen In the Vitreous by Knoweye, Brown in America by HOODLUM, Alchemy by Jay Cinema & Chow, All Infinite by Kooley High & Tuamie

24. A Forsaken Lover's Plea by Chuck Strangers

(I always look forward to new Chuck, who frequently racks up accolades as a producer, but never seems to get his just due as the great MC that he is. A true double-double threat with every release.)

23. Deathtape 2: We Gon' Need Each Other by Quelle Chris, Cavalier, and Denmark Vessey

(Any time one of these artists releases anything, you know it's must-cop art....so naturally when they all collaborate, they make one hell of a short but sweet haymaker of a project.)

22. DECON$TRUCT!ON by Maassai

(What was pitched as a collection of loosies recorded over the past few years came off as a sharp, memorable showcase for one of Brooklyn's most talented MC's.)

21. Save The Bees by Big Flowers & Messiah Musik

(Big Flowers is part of one of the greatest communities of exciting NY talent that we have seen in years, so pairing the thoughtful MC/producer with Messiah Musik - one of the most potent producers in underground hip-hop right now - yields a palette of sounds and messages that feel stronger with every listen.)

20. WOODSTOCK '99 by Nick Satchel & dp0mmy

(Nick really seemed to put his foot down into this one, shining alongside an old friend in Atlanta-by-way-of-St. Louis producer dp0mmy...who continues to raise the bar of what he can achieve sonically, remaining one of the greatest secret weapons in hip-hop right now. More on dp0mmy in the weeks to come...) 👀

19. Bag Man Julio by Jaysanityy

(A name you are sure to be more familiar with in the near future, the DMV's Jaysanityy is one of the most complete artists you will find in underground hip-hop. Check out any of his work, and I guarantee you will wonder why he's not already mentioned in the same breath as artists like Mavi, Pink Siifu, and Maxo.)

18. 74: Out of Time by Ol' Burger Beats

(Another fantastic, less heralded producer helms this compilation album, which is stacked with great songs from some of the indy world's finest, and sounds far too cohesive to leave off of my favorite album list.)

17. WAKING UP AND CHOOSING VIOLENCE by YUNGMORPHEUS & Alexander Spit

(Few MC's are able to sound so cutting with their words without sounding enraged quite like YUNGMORPHEUS, who has steadily put out some of the best rap music out of anyone's catalogue over the past 5-6 years. He's joined by another one of 2024's MVP's, Alexander Spit, who happens to be one of the most skilled producers at creating cool instrumentals to help support, rather than outshine, the messages of his MC's collaborators.)

16. This Too Shall Pass by Yo OG

(Rapidly becoming onf of my favorite MC's, No Label collective's Yo OG - sometimes shortened to just OG - is strong enough to carry an album on his own, but when he joins forces with other talented affiliates from No Label, it's clear that this whole team is about to be a force in hip-hop music.)

15. Black Blues Brothers by HALAL BOYS

(Representing Phoenix AZ, I knew nothing about Lord Ra and Gorgeous Jefe heading into 2024, but leaving 2024 they're high up on my radar as one of the most exciting duos I have heard in a while.)

14. Memory(ummm) by Sleep Sinatra & bloomcycle

(Speaking of 2024 MVP's...Sleep Sinatra is a tried and true veteran MC/producer that seems to be going the fine wine route, while bloomcycle - the producer alias of previously mentioned Big Flowers - also seemed to be making an impact on various different projects this year. Together they created a standout album, equally effective as a tightly made cohesive personal work as it is a collection of great collaborations with fellow amazing artists.)

13. SOLACE by Marco Plus

(To make a name for yourself coming out of Atlanta's deep, deeeeep music scene, and to do so without being already tied to a major industry name, or even delivering the "typical" type of crossover rap music that the ATL is known for, is pretty impressive. But once you hear Marco Plus spit, it's not too surprising. His ear for beats is only surpassed by his hungry delivery on the microphone, so of course it's no surprise that this year he has received dap from some of the most established artists in the ATL, like JID. I would say keep an eye out for Marco more in the future, but my guess is that he will knock down more doors and make a name for himself without anyone having to dig too deep to find his work.)

12. Almighty So 2 by Chief Keef

(Am I surprised that Chief Keef dropped one of my favorite albums this year? No, I'm more surprised that in 2024 I am so eager to hear his work at all. I was woefully late to - dare I say, straight up refused to board - the bandwagon for Keef. He has been buried on my "happy for him and his success, but I don't feel the need to hear anything else from this man" list since the "Bang" video. Sure, I dug more than a few Keef cuts over the years, here and there, while he was putting in work on project after project to become a better all around producer and recording artist. He really understands rap, trap, and how to deliver a sonically appealing album that in spite of his relatively limited subject matter, doesn't come off as cookie cutter. Almighty So 2 has been very well received, but garnered some "meh" responses from his core base, since this is probably his most accessible, polished, mainstream-ready project to date. But make no mistake, there is no lacking in raw energy and clever commentary, both are provided in abundance here, and we're all better for it. I can now say what I began to feel back with 4NEM in 2021: I am a Chief Keef fan.)

11. PERSEVERANCE by Jay Cinema & JUNE! as JUNECINEMA

(Sure they share great chemistry as MCs & Producers, but what shines through the most on PERSEVERANCE is their pure love of music. It's one thing to come off hungry, but to come off as being excited just to make and release music? That's become an increasingly rare commodity. JUNE! and Jay Cinema have really put their mark in underground hip-hop over the past two years, and this album feels like a culmination of their growth and confidence as recording artists. Take Jay's classic NYC MC swagger, plus JUNE!'s delivery that often reaches construction site levels of gravelly, then interweave clear shout-outs to their loves and musical influences, and you get a dope underground collaboration with strong replay value.)

10. Sour Dub by Rich Jones & SINAI.

(A unique talent that threads the needle between singing and rapping in a casual and authentic way - possibly the best to juggle both since a certain famous Canadian actor/rapper/singer, Rich Jones is always guaranteed to put out some interesting work. Here he joins forces with SINAI. a.k.a. Sleep Sinatra - and boy what a year he's had - and the two deliver some of the most grounded, feel-good somber music that I have heard in quite some time. I'm not sure if "feel-good somber music" is even a thing, but if it is, Rich & Sleep are maestros at the artform.)

9. 3rd Shift by J.U.S. & Squadda B

(I'm not as familiar with Squadda B as I probably should be, but I know he made an impact as one half of Oakland's Main Attrakionz. Here he delivers engaging, diverse production for Bruider Brigade's J.U.S, who I am more familiar with, as he has been near the top of my personal "most slept-on MC" list for several years strong now. Together their chemistry is sublime, with Squadda's slappin' beats providing ample space for J.U.S to speak his mind over.)

8. F.U.N. T.O.Y. by Sideshow

(Alexander Spit got busy on this one, tossing a varied collection of sounds at Sideshow to work with. In turn, the L.A. MC delivered another interesting piece of work, touching on a rolling list of thoughts, but not staying long enough in any one passing thought to reach a completion. While this could be problematic for a lot of artists, for Sideshow it works quite well, in my opinion. F.U.N. T.O.Y. feels like the equivalent of going on a long drive alone to clear your head, and jumping from song to song on the car radio. That might not be the most purposeful and effective drive in the world, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable or thought provoking. Sideshow is the epitome of a "leave them wanting more" MC.)

7. The Thief Next to Jesus by Ka

(The writer's writer returns. At this point, I don't know what else can be said about this man's pen, but from a longevity standpoint, let's talk about how challenging it must be to maintain a certain level of elite rapping - and well into one's fifties. Ka's experience as a MC is well documented, but as a producer, Thief lives amongst his finest, dare I day accessible production work. Here he keeps the darkness at bay with powerful soul, grit, and determination, delivering a fantastic album that doesn't denounce the purposes of devout faith, but parses the complexities behind keeping a religious mindset in today's world.)

6. sunscreen by shemar & Child Actor

(Likely the shortest project on this list, but surely one of the year's most potent. shemar speaks to a generation of artists that have grown up in and around NYC accepting the music of artists like Armand Hammer, and not as "alternative underground rap", but simply where the bar happens to exist today. In turn, on sunscreen shemar comes off with a stream of consciousness flow and a chip on his shoulder, which when combined with the raw and majestic smokiness of Child Actor's instrumentals, makes for an ear gripping listening experience. This is peak 3:00am on the L train music.)

5. Los Angeles by Blu & Evidence

(I'm not sure if any other MC can brag about having the sheer volume of dope music drop within the first 3/4 of a calendar year at Blu's level. The underground vet seems to be enjoying a hungry renaissance, releasing three albums by my own personal deadline for this list (another great piece of work with Exile has also been released since). The news of Blu releasing a full project with fellow west coast underground legend Evidence, was only surpassed by the actual final product. Los Angeles is a sonically phenomenal, lyrically on-point love letter/indictment of the coast's most infamous city. Hip-hop history is stacked with unforgettable releases that perfectly capture the soul and feeling of L.A. life, but I don't know if it's ever been done this successfully with such a full a collection of beautifully curated vintage 90's underground vibes.)

4. Different Type Time by Cavalier

(Cavalier had a great year. Folks in the know have been not-so-patiently waiting for this one, because whenever Cav drops anything it might not be the loudest album in the room, but it will always be one of the finest. When fans learned that this album was going to be released through modern day Def Jux-esque powerhouse and bily woods boosted record label Backwoodz Studioz, even higher expectations were bestowed upon Different Type Time. Cavalier might not be a New York City resident anymore, but the feeling across this album is an open diary of a wizened New Yorker, a grown man in the rap game that's seen enough light and darkness to know that day to day life will always end up being somewhere in the middle. Similarly to other razor-penned MC's like Ka and Skyzoo, Cav is not preoccupied with knockout punchlines as much as he is focused on making each bar land like it's own story, each a bittersweet memory over a swooning jazzy backdrop.)

3. Service Merchandise by Previous Industries [Open Mike Eagle, Video Dave, Still Rift]

(Sometimes the only thing capable of being funnier than a great stand-up comedian, is a group of old friends just shootin' the shit together. Comedy is dependent not only on well-written jokes, but also impeccable timing, chemistry, and a certain level of connection with the audience. Open Mike Eagle, Video Dave, and Still Rift have no trouble making a connection with their audience, and they know their voices well enough to probably finish each other's sentences, and stick the landing on any cultural reference within a verse. Service Merchandise is an underground rap album that could only be made during these times by middle-aged hip-hop artists that have long since come to terms with the fact that they just aren't destined to be flashing rollies in glossy rap videos surrounded by gyrating bikini models...and that's okay. Stacked to the brim with nerd nostalgia, pop culture references, and thematic homages to fallen retail chains - not to mention expert rapping, lyricism, and a laundry list of some of hip-hop's finest underground producers - Previous Industries excel at balancing the art of waxing nostalgic without dismissing the positivity that could come from the present and future. Fellow writer/music thirster, the great Son Raw, spoke positively of the album as well, matching it to De La Soul vibes, and surely that's a comparison to be proud of.)

2. #RICHAXXHAITIAN by Mach-Hommy

[The mysterious Mach man strikes again. After what felt like a long enough delay to start asking "is it actually dropping, or was it scrapped?", Mach-Hommy released #RICHAXXHAITIAN in May to strong reviews, albeit with less hype than what came with the first album listening session back in 2023. A handful of familiar guests, as well as a handful of expected trademarks (Mach is still successfully "flippin' _____ like" whenever possible) made the album feel like a Mach album, but musically he was working with a higher level of pristine selections. Without losing any hint of his unpredictability or raw delivery, Mach managed to work in an additional layer of polish or two, curating each song on the album as if "this could be the one". Thoughtful, culturally attuned to his Haitian American status, and as willing to dip a toe in experimental territory as he's ever been, if #RICHAXXAITIAN isn't Mach-Hommy's most well-rounded album thus far, it's damn near close.]

1. Sewaside III by Mike Shabb

(Montreal, stand up. Whatever Mike Shabb may lack due to his youth, he more than makes up for it with his body of work in hip-hop, utility knife of talents. Shabb is an elite beatmaker and MC, and he possesses a rare assortment of skills that work equally well with both trap and boom-bap sensibilities. He may have the highest ceiling of any MC on this list, because like other gifted artists like MIKE, Earl Sweatshirt, and Vince Staples, he represents a modern MC that doesn't see a problem with placing Lil Baby and Roc Marciano back to back on the same mixtape. Sewaside III is a great representation of how Shabb continues to grow more polished with each release, without sacrificing his raw underground essence. Staring at the last few months of 2024, if this one ends up being my favorite rap album of the year when the ball drops on Dec. 31st, I will be quite fine with that.)

Next up...my favorite SONGS of the year (*as of the end of summer*)...thanks for reading, and stay tuned!

[marshmallowgoop]

Mixing an Old Anime Dub with HD Footage

How I'm trying to mix every episode of the old FUNimation English dub of Detective Conan/Case Closed with the new remastered footage currently being released on Blu-ray in Germany.

This is less of a tutorial and more of a, "I-don't-really-know-what-I'm-doing-but-this-is-my-process" sort of thing. I welcome suggestions for improvements! Many thanks go to Fabre on the Detective Conan EN Community Discord server for getting me here at all; my earlier method of mixing, requiring me to cut the audio a bajillion times, is definitely not recommended.

Since I just posted a clip from Episode 76—thank you for the warm response!—I'll demo here with Episode 77! It's the start of a Heiji case!

Programs

Every program I use is free (though some have paid options available). These programs are:

MakeMKV, for ripping Blu-rays and DVDs

HandBrake, for ripping DVDs and compressing files

BeHappy, for audio conversion

DaVinci Resolve, for video editing

Subtitle Edit, for exactly what it says on the tin

Getting the Materials

To rip the Detektiv Conan Blu-rays, I use MakeMKV. (Note that the file size will be very large.) I also try to use MakeMKV to rip the FUNimation Case Closed DVDs, but there can be struggles. With Seasons 4 and 5 of the Viridian Collection, for example, not all episodes would rip without a lot of finagling. In that situation, it's easier to use HandBrake instead, making sure to select a FLAC codec for lossless compression of the audio.

Audio Conversion

With Detective Conan, the Case Closed DVDs have an audio "framerate" of 24 FPS, but the Detektiv Conan Blu-rays have an FPS of 23.976. They've gotta match for easy mixing. The way I fix the discrepancy is to convert the FUNi audio to 23.976 FPS, which can be done with BeHappy:

I use WAV Writer for a lossless conversion, and I've learned to select the "Normalize to 100%" option because I've had strangely low audio levels otherwise (as can sadly be heard in my Episode 76 clip).

(Also, one of my biggest struggles with BeHappy was how to even get the job going. So, putting it out there for anyone else who might need it: to get the conversion started, you gotta click that "Enqueue" button on the bottom right. It is indeed a button!)

I use FFAudioSource, and with the "Configure..." button on the far right of that, I can select the stream index to convert. (For many of the FUNimation volumes, Stream Index 1 is English stereo, Stream Index 2 is Japanese stereo, and Stream Index 3 is English surround sound.)

My mixing process involves lining up the Japanese audio of the FUNimation DVD with the Japanese audio from the German Blu-ray; then, I copy any movements or cuts to the English audio. So, I convert both the English and Japanese audio tracks from the FUNimation DVD.

But this is unnecessary. You can also line up the dub with the Blu-ray audio directly. I just don't trust myself to do that because they're not going to match up exactly due to the different languages.

Resolve can also have trouble importing the audio from my Blu-rays, so I BeHappy that audio as well, just making sure not to select the "TimeStretch" option.

Video Editing

The mixing isn't too complicated. Like I said above, it's about matching the Japanese audio tracks of the DVD and the Blu-ray. I solo the Japanese audio track from the Blu-ray, mark the starting point of a sound, and then I repeat the process with the Japanese audio track from the DVD and line up the markers (and solo both Japanese audio tracks together to make sure they're properly synced). Anything changed on the Japanese audio track from the DVD is copied to the English audio track(s).

Rinse and repeat. Timings generally need to be checked at transition points: the opening, doors, ending, post-credits, next-episode previews, and "Next Conan's Hint" segments. The Blu-rays also have blank sponsor screens and end-card jokes that aren't included on the DVDs, and I fill these spaces by either editing in the English version of the song that plays during the sponsor screen, or by simply copying the Japanese audio from the Blu-ray for content that wasn't dubbed.

There are some more nitty-gritty details involved with openings. For OP 1, I edit in the full English version of the song from Episode 1, while for OP 2, which wasn't dubbed (with OP 1 played instead on the DVDs), I use AI vocal isolation to isolate the audio of Shinichi's opening speech and edit that with the Japanese song. For OP 3, no full English version of "Nazo" exists, so I just kind of have to awkwardly splice in the Japanese version at the end during the sponsor screen.

Of course, this is a lot of extra effort that even the German Blu-rays don't do for the German dub. Songs and intros are entirely left in Japanese there, vastly simplifying this work. But I definitely want to preserve the English songs. And also, I love making things harder for myself.

Subtitles

Finally, I'm all about subtitles! Some of the FUNimation volumes include English dub subtitles, which I like to include on my final mix.

To extract them from the DVD, I use Subtitle Edit. I go to File -> Import -> Subtitle from video file...

The file does have to be an .mkv, which can be made with MakeMKV or HandBrake.

Once I select the file (in this case Episode 77), I use these settings to OCR the subtitles:

I make sure to have "Prompt for unknown words" checked because OCR (Optical Character Recognition) isn't a perfect process and may make mistakes.

"How's it goin (TM)" is pretty great, though, ngl.

I run through the OCR and fix anything that's needed. Since the FUNimation subtitles are a little hard to read, I also try to quality check them thoroughly for errors—though, I usually do that after the next step, which is timing the subtitles to the remastered mix.

Much like the BeHappy process, I want to start by changing the framerate of the subtitles from 24 FPS to 23.976 FPS. This can be done by going to Synchronization -> Change frame rate...

After that, I can attach the remastered video file and time much like I did with the video editing. I go to Synchronization -> Adjust all times (show earlier/later)... and click the "Selected and subsequent lines" option at all of the transition places that need adjusting. It definitely helps to have the waveform on when timing.

I also like to attach Crunchyroll subtitles for the more literal translation of the original Japanese script. The .ass files can be found here. Crunchyroll subtitles are timed very closely to the Blu-rays; all that needs to be done is a second or so of delay at the start. I also OCR the German subtitles from the Blu-ray and use those to time the Crunchyroll subs, but it's just as effective to use the waveform and/or your ear to time them.

And speaking of Crunchyroll subs, I like to copy their formatting for my OCR'd subs. To do this, I first need to export the Crunchyroll styles, which can be done by opening the Crunchyroll subtitle file in Subtitle Edit and clicking the big "A" by the checkmark for "Advanced Sub Station Alpha styles."

The following menu will pop up, and from there, I just have to click the "Export" button to save the styles.

After that, I have to change the .srt file of the OCR'd subs into an .ass file by opening that file and selecting "Advanced Sub Station Alpha (.ass)" on the "Format" drop-down menu.

Then, I again click the big "A" by the checkmark for "Advanced Sub Station Alpha styles" and hit the "Import..." button on the menu to import the Crunchyroll styles. I delete the original "Default" style afterwards and rename the Crunchyroll default from "Default 2" to "Default."

And that's basically it! There are some things I kind of glossed over; for example, I have to assign buses in video editing to get all the different audio tracks the way I want, and I do have to add subtitle lines to the English dub subs to get subs for things that weren't on DVD. But this is the basic process of preparing the video and subtitles.

Compression

The last step is compressing with HandBrake. I wind up with ginormous file sizes after exporting from Resolve, and it's nice to get something smaller. Plus, with HandBrake, I can also attach all my subtitle files to the video.

To do so, I just need to pop over to the "Subtitle" tab and select "Import Subtitle" on the "Tracks" drop-down menu.

The subs can even be named. I keep mine soft so that they can be toggled on or off, but they can certainly be burned in, too, if that's preferred.

Compression settings are utterly beyond me, unfortunately; my file sizes are still ginormous even after HandBraking. But there are several presets on the program that can be used.

And that's really the whole process!

Note that I use the German Blu-rays, despite their shortcoming of the name boxes being edited in a way that can't be turned off, because there are no other Blu-ray releases of this remastered material at the moment. Maybe one day I'll write a post about all the Detective Conan available on BD—it's surprisingly little!—but this is it for now!

Thanks for reading!

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[noloveforned]

we're wrapping up the week with four hours of no love for ned on wlur from 8pm until midnight tonight. if you can't join live, catch up with last week's show on mixcloud on your walk this weekend!

no love for ned on wlur – february 16th, 2024 from 8-10pm

artist // track // album // label hootie and the blowfish // only wanna be with you // cracked rear view // atlantic dumb things // self help // self help digital single // coolin' by sound the bv's // i can't stand the rain // taking pictures of taking pictures // shelflife savage mansion // total columbia // the shakes // lost map la la delivery // lax-a-daisy freaks // (bandcamp mp3) // (unreleased) omni // pg // souvenir // sub pop brittany howard // power to undo // what now // island split system // the wheel // volume two // goner wussy // new american standard // split 7" w/ the paranoid style // bar/none lower plenty // land lovers // no poets // bedroom suck david nance featuring pearl lovejoy boyd // tumbleweed // david nance and mowed sound // third man katy kirby // cubic zirconia // blue raspberry // anti- the american analog set // too tired to shine i // new drifters // numero group grandaddy // you're going to be fine and i'm going to hell // blu wav // dangerbird el perro del mar // between you and me nothing // big anonymous // city slang yirinda // dhangalim (fly) // yirinda // chapter music joel ross // nublues // nublues // blue note cassie kinoshi and seed ensemble featuring xana // afronaut // driftglass // jazz re:freshed elza soares // vejam só // sambas e mais sambas // odeon ed crook // that's alright // eccentric northern soul compilation // numero group david porter // thirty days // into a real thing // stax crimeapple and preservation // quanto te quiero // el león // rrc music co. they hate change featuring charlie // biscuits // wish you were here... cassette // Jagjaguwar angélica garcia // juanita //gemelo // partisan beyoncé // texas hold 'em // cowboy carter // parkwood entertainment crushed // respawn // extra life ep // funeral party aka jk // olive juice // olive juice cassingle // teenbeat the infinites // the ghost // archetypes // meritorio

[patronsaintofcircuitry]

makeMKV is great for both Blu-Rays and DVDs, but for CDs you really should use Exact Audio Copy or CueTools instead of handbrake. They're some of the only CD rippers that use AccurateRip in addition to thorough error correction, and it outputs .wav or .flac by default instead of re-encoding into another lossy format.

you guys know you can get USB connectable CD, dvd, and blu-ray players right. and you can buy external hard drives with crazy amounts of space for an amount of money that would make the average person from 2009’s head explode bc of how cheap it is. and if you do this and get ripping software such as handbrake for CDs and DVDs and makeMKV for blurays you can both own a physical copy of whatever media you want and make it accessible to yourself no matter where you are. do you guys know this

[musicvalla]

Album Sizes and Distribution: Choosing the Right Format

When it comes to music production and distribution, understanding album size is crucial. The album size list not only affects the quality of your music but also determines how easily it can be shared across platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, and Prime Music Online. In this article, we’ll dive deep into how album sizes impact your music distribution process, explain technical considerations, and help you choose the right format for your needs. Additionally, we’ll discuss related tools like microphone graphs, mono tracks, and music making websites to optimize your production workflow.

What Is an Album Size List?

An album size list refers to the detailed breakdown of file sizes for albums in various formats, such as MP3, WAV, or FLAC. Each format has its unique characteristics, directly impacting file size and sound quality. For instance:

MP3: A compressed format with smaller file sizes, commonly ranging between 50-100 MB for an average album. Ideal for streaming and sharing on platforms like Prime Music Online.

WAV: A lossless format offering higher sound quality but significantly larger file sizes, usually between 500 MB to 1 GB for a typical album.

FLAC: A compressed yet lossless format, offering a balance between quality and size (300-600 MB per album).

Understanding these formats is vital when uploading your tracks to streaming services or distributing physical copies.

How Album Size Affects Distribution

The size of your album can impact your music in several ways:

Streaming Compatibility Streaming platforms, such as Prime Music Online, often have specific file size and format requirements. For example, most platforms accept MP3 or AAC formats, which maintain reasonable quality at smaller sizes. If your album is too large, it may take longer to upload, and listeners with limited bandwidth might experience buffering issues.

Storage and Accessibility Larger file sizes require more storage space, which can be a concern for artists and listeners alike. When targeting audiences who prefer offline listening, consider offering both compressed and uncompressed versions of your album.

Cost of Distribution Physical albums like CDs or vinyl records have fixed storage capacities. A standard CD holds about 700 MB of data, while a double-layer Blu-ray disc can store up to 50 GB. For digital albums, larger files may increase hosting costs or limit the platforms where your music can be distributed.

Optimizing Album Size with Music Making Websites

Modern music making websites like BandLab, Soundtrap, and Soundation make it easier than ever to create music and prepare it for distribution. These platforms allow you to fine-tune your tracks while keeping an eye on file sizes. Here’s how they help:

Compression Tools: Many websites offer built-in tools to export files in different formats like MP3, AAC, or FLAC, letting you control the trade-off between size and quality.

Collaboration Features: Share smaller demo files with collaborators before committing to full-size lossless files for final distribution.

Mastering Options: Sites like Landr or iZotope provide mastering services tailored to your desired output format, ensuring your tracks sound polished regardless of file size.

The Role of Microphone Graphs in Production

A lesser-known factor influencing album size is the production process itself, particularly recording quality. High-quality recordings often result in larger file sizes due to the detail captured in the sound. This is where microphone graphs come into play.

Microphone graphs, such as polar pattern and frequency response charts, help you select the best microphone for your needs. For instance:

A cardioid microphone, as indicated by its polar pattern graph, minimizes background noise and focuses on the vocalist.

Frequency response graphs help you identify microphones that capture specific ranges of sound, whether it’s deep bass or crisp highs.

By choosing the right microphone using microphone graphs, you can avoid unnecessary edits and achieve a clean recording that doesn’t require excessive compression later.

Mono Tracks vs. Stereo Tracks in Distribution

Another factor to consider is whether your album features mono tracks or stereo tracks. Mono tracks, which use a single audio channel, are smaller in size compared to stereo tracks, which use two channels for a richer, more immersive sound. Here’s how this choice affects distribution:

Size Efficiency: Mono tracks are ideal for podcasts, voice recordings, or tracks where spatial effects aren’t critical. These smaller files save bandwidth and storage space.

Sound Quality: Stereo tracks offer a fuller soundstage, essential for music with layered instruments. However, their larger file size may require more compression, potentially impacting quality.

Platform Preferences: Some platforms, such as Prime Music Online, automatically optimize audio for playback. Understanding these preferences can help you decide whether to produce in mono or stereo.

Tips for Managing Album Sizes

To ensure your music is ready for distribution, follow these tips:

Trim Silence and Unnecessary Sections: Removing extra silence at the start or end of tracks can reduce file size without compromising quality.

Choose the Right Bitrate: A bitrate of 320 kbps offers excellent quality for MP3 files, while lower bitrates like 128 kbps can drastically reduce size but may impact sound.

Leverage Music Making Websites: Platforms like BandLab or Soundtrap allow you to experiment with different export settings, ensuring you find the perfect balance for your album size.

Conclusion

Choosing the right format and optimizing your album size is essential for successful music distribution. Whether you’re targeting Prime Music Online, creating high-quality recordings with the help of microphone graphs, or deciding between mono tracks and stereo tracks, each choice plays a role in how your music is received. Don’t overlook the power of music making websites to streamline your production and ensure your tracks are ready for both streaming and offline listening.

By understanding the nuances of an album size list, you can make informed decisions that enhance your music’s reach while maintaining the quality your audience deserves.

[gezmeyenler-full-indir]

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