From: owner-support-system-digest@smoe.org (support-system-digest) To: support-system-digest@smoe.org Subject: support-system-digest V7 #195 Reply-To: support-system@smoe.org Sender: owner-support-system-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-support-system-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk support-system-digest Thursday, December 30 2004 Volume 07 : Number 195 Today's Subjects: ----------------- [support-system] Re: support-system-digest V7 #194 [Tom Conlon ] [support-system] mystery cd [Lani Rosen ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 08:43:44 -0500 From: Tom Conlon Subject: [support-system] Re: support-system-digest V7 #194 Lani - about the EP The EP file is a Windows Media format (when I d/l-ed it early in 2004) with "DRM" (Digital rights Management). It is a format NOT supported by iTunes. One of the Liz Phair sites ('The Liz Phair discography at: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/discographer/liz/comeandgetit.html) has a very good discussion. Here are two salient points that might help you: "Notes: comeandgetit is available to purchasers of Liz Phair with an internet connection. Pop the original disc into your machine, wade through a few web-based "licensing" screens where you'll be accosted for an email address, and you'll ultimately see this page, where the 5-song EP can be downloaded. Warning: the resulting file is copy protected, requires Windows Media Player (WiMP) for playback, and cannot be simply converted into MP3s or audio files suitable for play in your digital music player or home, car, or portable CD player. The site also provides JPGs and PDFs of nice jewel-case inserts (as seen to the left) but they're pretty useless because many people won't be able to burn a usable disc." ... and ... "Tips for Mac users: You can get these files without too much headache if you do 3 things before attempting the download: * Get the current/final version of M$ Internet Exploder (err, Explorer) and temporarily designate it as your default browser (via System Preferences in OS X). I mean, you ARE using Safari or Camino for everyday surfing, right? * While you're picking up Exploder for the Mac, get and install the latest Windows Media Player for Mac * Make sure that Exploder is NOT set to automatically reject all cookies Lastly, don't forget to restore your default browser after the download: use Safari or Camino (or Opera or Mozilla) instead of IE. Support a standards-friendly web environment and we'll all be better off." If you're using a Mac I guess following the tips above may help (I got it on the Windoze machine from work no prob.). I ended up playing it in WMP and recording it to WAV using OpD2d. Then I used Audacity to cut the 5 numbers into individual WAVs. I could then do what I want with the WAVs (burn to CD Audio is what I did, but I could also convert to MP3 {Waver 2.90} or import it to iTunes). I have not listened to the EP since, I know the last time I did the 'licensing' stuff came up, which was an annoyance but since I had a cable modem connection it seemed to 'authorize' me to play it. - -- "Keep yer stick on the ice." - Red Green ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:46:51 -0500 From: "DarkSide oftheMoon" Subject: [support-system] cd list Some new & older music that has stuck in my head this year: Brian Wilson - SMiLE: Wonderful harmonies, melodies and subject matter. Way ahead of anything the Beach Boys were into at the time and most of today's' pop crap. Zombies - Odyssey & Oracle: Growing up in the 60's How did I miss this one? Music and melodic changes so complex and satisfying you'd think the Beatles and Beach Boys wrote them. Buy this one now! Flaming Lips - Yoshimi: Takes a few listens to get your head around but very satisfying. Wayne is a genius. Peter Gabriel - Up: Didn't like it at first, but it gets better with age. Companion DVD concert is worth the price as well. George Harrison - All Things Must Pass: Another classic that benefited from a good remaster and expansion. Light a fatty and listen to George and a finally credited Eric Clapton work the fretboards. Heart - Jupiter's Darling: I wrote them off too in the 80's. They are back with chugging Les Pauls and Jerry Cantrell(!?) in the mix. Not too shabby. Glad to hear it. Polyphonic Spree: Only mentioned cuz my Fianci thinks its good. A little too repetitious for me but mindless enough to be harmless (I think...) Ozomatli - Street Signs: Another Fianci pick. Multi-cultural rock/funk/hiphop commentary from LA's political conscious. Not a CD but Oh Well Dept: Seinfeld on DVD. I've seen every episode more times than I've wiped my ass but you know what? Seeing them on DVD reveals small details (Kramer's' stubble, Elaine's hair, Jerry's' jackets) that you don't see on washed out TBS re-runs. The depth and clarity of DVD enables even the most burned out junkie to enjoy these like they are new. The extras reveal all the details you have wondered about for years and the bloopers will have you spraying milk out of your nose in no time. If your a fan don't hesitate. Happy New Year All! DarkSide oftheMoon ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 09:30:31 -0800 From: Lani Rosen Subject: [support-system] mystery cd Another question- what the hell cd is this? who made it? when? It is labeled Phairities but I don't think it is I can't find it thru any searches anywhere - - here is the track list: A: 1.Black Market White Baby Dealer 2. Rocket Boy 3. If I Ever Pay you Back 4. Hurricane Cindy 5. wasted 6.Carnivore 7.Never Said (live) 8. See the Light 9. Don't Have Time 10. Whipsmart (alternate version) 11. Oh My God 12. Shirley Maclaine 13. Infidel 14. Divorce Song-Emotional Rescue B: 1. Six Dick Pimp 2. Sometimes a dream 3. I need a ride 4. mesmerizing 5.6'1" 6.down with the pixies 7. i'll get you high 8.support system 9.fuck and run 10. tra la la 11. carnivore (raw) 12. you have no idea 13. wasted (kcrw) 14. shitload of money thanks- Lani ------------------------------ End of support-system-digest V7 #195 ************************************