karmakramer

The one you keep posting

So whats up... is that sampler real or fake...

Artwork is classy, has me excited for the music... though by no means is it close to being as cool as the artwork Untilted, Draft, or Amber. This Sampler sounds kind of wonky, don't know what to think of it

All I know is I just got these amazing new heaphones: And I can't wait to get fucking stoned out of my mind when I get back home soon and listening to all this new music with em'

So when can we expect physical releases for some of these? And Cat200?

Still have to listen to the new Wisp... is it better then Shimmering Hour? I can't imagine it. That album is basically perfection. top 5 AOTY for me

Holy Yes, best new album I heard... besides maybe Wave Funk

"Hey guys, look at me! I'm really cool guys! Like I am so cool, how do you guys not love me? I love me! Hey guys, look, hey! I am cool! Hey guys!.. Hey!..."

haha true perhaps

you are only seeing in from the side of the artist. in a consumerist society, the consumer plays half the part as well. if the majority of the consumers do not wish to repurchase all of this, it sends a message that yes, that art is not worth that monetary value to consumers. I'm just saying that pricing standardization of music is completely based around our society/consumerism... when it should be more based on the value of the artist's work and its importance to the individual. To proclaim a price as a scam is to proclaim the length of music is what decides it value... when a track like Nanou 2 has far more value to me then a track like Taking to the Grapevine by Creedence Clearwater Revival. based on what you have stated here, Radiohead's idea for "In Rainbows" should be applicable to all music....pay what you believe its worth, yeah? Kind of... but I am more saying, I have no problem with artists deciding how they want to sell, or how much they want to sell their music. Think of it more like a restaurant... a small piece of whatever at some fancy place could cost $100... if the chef thinks the art is that significant and wants to have the balls to charge a ridiculous amount for it, then fine. People will try it and decide... unfortunately the music business doesn't really allow artists to do something like this, because pricing is now standard, and people can access the item illegally easily. So if Richard and his buds want to charge more for his stuff, I don't mind, cause its that important to me.

you are only seeing in from the side of the artist. in a consumerist society, the consumer plays half the part as well. if the majority of the consumers do not wish to repurchase all of this, it sends a message that yes, that art is not worth that monetary value to consumers. I'm just saying that pricing standardization of music is completely based around our society/consumerism... when it should be more based on the value of the artist's work and its importance to the individual. To proclaim a price as a scam is to proclaim the length of music is what decides it value... when a track like Nanou 2 has far more value to me then a track like Taking to the Grapevine by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

When abstract painters can charge 100,000's of bucks for some triangles and squares in different colors... why is it absurd for a musician to do the same? Obviously it has something to do with the quantity of the item, but its still a little strange that corporatism has set a standard pricing on music, and if you go beyond the normal, your considered greedy? So Brittany Spears has millions of supporters and the dude who has a second job and makes music out of passion has to be relegated to a similar pricing structure or face criticism? Obviously I understand that because music can be accessed digitally it makes it impossible to keep something more "exclusive" and why would you want that anyway...? But that doesn't make the situation any less fucked up. Its just how it is.

LOL Maybe its not 50/50, but there's clearly a dependence on both sides. They need money to buy gear, and we need their amazing music. Or do you just have 6,000 posts on this forum because you like dick and fart jokes? my petty-minded friend, you don't know much about me. less talk, more tonguing Richard's ass. it's pretty overwhelming, being introduced into a world with differing opinions, isn't it? it's alright, it just takes time to get used to it. Richard's ass? So you are here for the fart jokes! Look, I am just getting a little tired of the negativity of WATMM sometimes. I'm not saying force a smile and put on a happy face, differences is what makes discussions unique and interesting... but I think all of us here have a pretty strong favoritism towards WATMM music (why would we post here if we didn't?)... and from my perspective, you can't equate the price of an album to a set standard. Yeah alright most records sell for what $10-$20... but whats wrong with an artist deciding to charge more? You ultimately have the power to decide, if the price isn't worth the content, then don't buy it. It's really that simple. I think of paying for music as more as an investment then the purchasing of a physical thing. Its something I will most likely have forever, and if my money goes towards more content, then sweet! If I eventually don't think the artist is providing enough value and I no longer have interest in the music he/she is creating, then I will cease. Music is honestly priceless to me, and money although a very essential element to our society, is nothing compared to it. My personal feelings towards the intentions of the artists have NOTHING to do with my enjoyment of their creations. Richard may be a greedy ass, but his music is too important for me to give a shit.

LOL Maybe its not 50/50, but there's clearly a dependence on both sides. They need money to buy gear, and we need their amazing music. Or do you just have 6,000 posts on this forum because you like dick and fart jokes?

I just don't get the attitudes of some of you guys. We basically get a shit load of amazing content for the holidays, and people are complaining about the idea that they need to pay money to get the analords to get the new tracks. We could have just not gotten new tracks at all... If you really feel bad about it, then pirate it I guess... but for me, I am going to support Rephlex as best as I can, because they have offered timeless joy to my ears over the years. I only own two analords on vinyl, but its not like I can play them on my computer, especially not in the quality of these recordings. To complain about the preview bit-rates, we could have just gotten lame 30 second samples with beeps and buzzes every 10 seconds (boomkat/bleep)... Yeah you don't get full fidelity but you can tell if you like the music or not... and if you do like it, then buy it and listen in full quality. Rephlex may be a bit cheap from time to time, with no sleeves for their vinyl, and limited artwork/packaging... but in the end the music is all that matters, and they release amazing stuff. It's not like these artists are flowing with cash because of Rephlex... maybe Richard and Grant... but for the most part, these guys probably barely survive financially as is. We need them just as much as they need us. Why do you think Rephlex is starting to pick up the pace with this flashy new website? Just to stroke your precious cocks?

lol thats awesome

Okay Mental Union is absurdly good. I don't know how much more cum I have inside me... :(

seriously? i figured he hit this point sometime between buying the tank and the bank vault. Well I think with a child and all the new touring he's done... he's certainly looking for more green. Probably why we will be getting new releases from him on Warp again too.

Considering most people didn't buy the Analords in the first place cause they were limited pressed on vinyl only... I don't mind this at all. I will be pissed if AFX just gets fat and happy eventually financially and decides to never release new music again. But until then, I really don't give a shit if he charges double for his music.

So still no CAT200 though eh? Interesting...

Recnad on Macc and Dgohn just blew my mind

So I think we can conclude that dude on xltronic forum who made that thread about something coming very soon, does know inside Rephlex stuff

I totally agreeeeee. thoughIalsowantaVsnaresoneeventhoughIrealizethatisoutofthequestion +1 (and clark) +1 It's time to get some new faces up in this bitch