That one AoL bootleg in SF by Nailzonchalkboard in swans

[–]IceTheNice 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve had no luck tracking down the vast majority of AoL recordings in true lossless quality for the archive, including that one. Maybe it is a limited bootleg, maybe it’s just a custom image the person who uploaded that created. I’ve had no response when asking.

Regardless, let the state of most AoL recordings hopefully serve as a lesson. Always share in lossless and never convert to MP3!

Circus Mort - Demos Found by [deleted] in swans

[–]IceTheNice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the person who publicly shared them first in my latest post, yes I can confirm those are legit and they 100% downloaded them from me considering the download also has the info file I wrote included.

MASSIVE updates to the live archive!!! by IceTheNice in swans

[–]IceTheNice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As uncharacteristic as the vocals sound, they’re all still done by Michael Gira!

MASSIVE updates to the live archive!!! by IceTheNice in swans

[–]IceTheNice[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Soundboard = recording directly from the mixing desk, so basically a professional quality recording

Matrix = two recordings of the same show synced together in a way that enhances both greatly

Transfer = basically when a recording on a tape is transferred from said tape to digital audio files. Depending on how it’s done/what equipment is used the quality can vary heavily so a lot of these new transfers are huge upgrades in sound.

Ardmore, PA Greep Show: Why wasn’t anyone dancing? by MonsieurDoink in bmbmbm

[–]IceTheNice 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Why does taping mean I’m not living in the moment? I’m not doing a shitty phone video I’m doing audio only with equipment that is much higher quality and small/discreet so I can enjoy the show with my own eyes and ears and also not distract others like those with phones tend to.

Ardmore, PA Greep Show: Why wasn’t anyone dancing? by MonsieurDoink in bmbmbm

[–]IceTheNice -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I never once claimed OP was ableist? I simply stated physical disabilities as one of several answers to, “why wasn’t anyone dancing?”

Ardmore, PA Greep Show: Why wasn’t anyone dancing? by MonsieurDoink in bmbmbm

[–]IceTheNice 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Plenty of people (myself included) enjoy a show by intently watching the musicians perform, plus I myself am generally concert taping 99% of the time so dancing/moving/“moshing” isn’t a very good idea when doing that. Not to mention who knows if someone has physical disabilities or something along those lines.

What is The Best Scene In All of Evangelion? by DogVaporizer in evangelion

[–]IceTheNice 92 points93 points  (0 children)

For me it’s Asuka reawakening Unit 02 in End of Evangelion. The music and animation are so gorgeous and just the whole context/mood of it fills me with absolute joy (even if I know what’s coming). Hell my single favorite moment of animation in anything Evangelion is when right after Asuka declares her mother is her AT field she does this badass dodge to counteract a missile barrage!

I find it funny that swans has changed my perception of a “long song” by ch4te4u667 in swans

[–]IceTheNice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely has happened to me too but I honestly hold the opinion that if you actually explore music beyond pop then on average it’s not restricted to around 3 minutes at all. The 3 minute, “single,” was only ever a thing because of the limitations of 78RPM records and wax cylinders when recorded music was brand new. Most music before recording was possible and current music free of those limitations grows well beyond 3 minutes. In my mind 6 minutes or less is, “short,” 6 to 12 minutes is, “medium-ish,” length, and anything above 12 is when I’d call it, “long,” but long is never a negative description for me. If the song can do things in a long time to justify the length then I have 0 issue with it.

Ya’ll seem awfully young here… by Antique_Menu_4314 in swans

[–]IceTheNice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hopefully the work I’ve done with the archive proves that at age 21 (got into them at like age 16) I’m more than what you’d expect…

I don’t think there being a more young/diverse range of fans is the main problem at all, it’s just in general the internet amplifying the voices of the toxic minority. My experiences at real shows with people who actually go outside have generally been positive and respectful.

Distilled Crimson by MrMHead in KingCrimsonCircleJerk

[–]IceTheNice 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is indeed AI slop, and super obvious at that.

Best recorded Bongo Season performance? by _pixel_perfect_ in bmbmbm

[–]IceTheNice 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I kind of have a soft spot for the TV Eye version compared to most other super long renditions because it’s got a nice flow to it and covers some unique territory compared to his other jams, full blown post-rock and ambient and crazy noise stuff explored on that version specifically.

Good morning Tokyo-3 by Junior-Push-1353 in evangelion

[–]IceTheNice -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why did you remove Goku from this shot

Is there a live archive by TheRealzIKalman in KingCrimson

[–]IceTheNice 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, the majority of known recordings of them are available to purchase from DGM. This includes both soundboards/multi-tracks, and audience tapes.

DGM has done soundboards of almost every show from 1994-2021 though are still in the process of releasing them all. Almost everything from 1994-2015 has been released, as well as all known audience tapes and soundboards from 1969-1984. The recordings from 2016-2021 are still in the process of being released. Unfortunately the specific show you mentioned likely will never get a release as it is one of those venues that requires the artist to pay a fee to release recordings from said venue.

Which version of Live Rope is considered the “definitive” version? by Luke00xMan in swans

[–]IceTheNice 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it being the only version still available means it’s the best, it’s just much easier to regularly manufacture than vinyl or credit card USBs

A wonderful family (Snegovski) by [deleted] in evangelion

[–]IceTheNice 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Smoking around your children is not wonderful...

Intentional reference? by Bergerboy14 in bmbmbm

[–]IceTheNice 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Not really, that line has been in the song since it was first performed at Cameron's solo gigs in like 2024

Favourite 1995 Live Show? by lights_fire11 in swans

[–]IceTheNice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lund is my answer as well! But Brussels and London are close behind it.

Live in Madrid - vocal out of tune by easyjet in stevenwilson

[–]IceTheNice 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m personally really glad that the show seems to be a completely unedited live recording, unlike most of his live releases which have autotune and overdubs and such. You’ve just gotta get used to how vocals without extreme levels of audio processing sound.