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How be I create a folder on the FTP site - "Respect Album Submissions" - and each artist who has produced a song in 2008 that he/she feels is right for this project, upload it as a FLAC file or MonkeysAudio file. I'll master the whole thing to Ogg Vorbis and MP3. Then we can make it available as a download...individual songs, or an album package.

How cool is that, eh?

Thanks Oren.

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Wyatt

Great idea Oren !  8)

k

I've been away from this project for a while folks... sorry for this :o
Can anyone tell me when the deadline is? I almost have a song.... :)

NeoN,
I'll put the FTP folder up later today. Get your song in as soon as you're able... I think we can wait another week or two... Let's say the end of January, at the latest.
Cool?

Thanks man, I think it's more than enough for me  ;)

This sounds excellent.

Oren, do you still have the files for 'Empires Of Dust'? That's one I'd very much like to see on the list. I'll also upload the collab I did with James 'Celtic Dreams'.

Yes, Will.
Are you happy with the version incorporating percussion? I still have to tweak that mix a little, but to me, it shows the most promise.

The project folder is up on our FTP site - "RESPECT 2008 .FLAC and .APE files". Project length and the number of songs is unlimited, because it's D.D.O. "digital download only".
Give me your best, and I'll do you proud... :;

 :-X
I'm another one who has been away from this project for a while.
Is my 'Colours of the Saints' a suitable song for this?
 ;)
James

Also, where are we on artwork?
Do we still want something applicable?
If so, let me know.  8)
 ;)
James

Perfectly happy - indeed I insist on it >:D

I just uploaded “Tranquility Island”.

Have fun and thanx for doing this for us Oren.

Just busy uploading a modified version of
Looking Back (to move on).
This is the one that started out for this project as a collab, but is mainly myself plus Oren's drums and Wyatt with congas and harp as well as the final mix.
The change I have made is to take out a section of the instrumental break as I felt it was too long in the original.
 ;)
James

Mario,
Thanks for "Tranquility Island"!

James,
"Looking Back(to move on)" is a dandy choice... If you want to upload "Colours of the Saints", cool also.
As to artwork - can that be your baby? I have no clue about anything but audio... :D

Just for interest sake, I'll do the whole project in Linux, incorporating the JACK audio connection kit, Ardour digital audio workstation, and JAMin mastering interface.

Thanks Oren,
It would probably be best, for a download album, if I make a PDF booklet.
To this end .... can everyone who submits a song send me the details of that song,
i.e. title/artist/instruments/software/photo/links to other music/any other details you want included.
Send to:
offthewallart@gmail.com

 ;)
James

It's going to look good, very good. Thank you, James.

(if I send you a photo, can you add some nice curly hair on top of this dome? :-*)

No problemo ....like this ...  O0

 ;)
James

Hey Oren..

..I uploaded Emerald Sea.

Thanks a lot man!

We appreciate you!


8)  <-------hair..what hair?? 

Wyatt

 ;D

Thanks for "Emerald Sea", oh furry one....... :-*

what tunes are going on the album?

I would like to include 'In Search Of The Lost Tribes' if that's OK with everyone.

I know this wasn't included in the original push for songs - it didn't exist then!

Roger,
Anything posted on Kara-Moon in 2008 is fair game. Particularly those songs with a theme involving respect, in one form or other. Shall we consider "Some Kind of Blue"? It's about contemplation and personal renewal...

Will,
Yes to zee Tribes! Upload, my man.... :-

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@kara .... I would like it if you and/or Moon contributed a short *editorial* about the ideas and concept behind the album and/or about the philosophy of our K-M community.
 ;)
James

okido James,
I'm on a business trip at the moment
you wil get it this weekend

k

Totally forgot about this... Could I still submit Golden Skies for this one? The full version, that I developed from my submission for the KM contest.

 :o :- :;                              ......................yes ;D

In the next few days I will hopefully upload my Song.
If it doesn't take me a lot of time I may upload a 2nd Song as well.
 :)

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Oren,
I just checked back (forgive the old-age memory lapses  ::) ) to last June when we all made contest contributions for this project.
Hence I uploaded *Summer Solstice* from Folderol & myself, and *WhatYaGonnaDo* from Mlitt & myself.
It's scary how rapidly the memory fails.  :o
 ;)
James

 :-[
By the way, I also just noticed that none of the songs I've uploaded are properly tagged. (http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/19.gif)
Is it OK if I do that later, please ...(http://bestsmileys.com/comfort/1.gif)

 ;)
James

Ok we'll let you off this time ;D
{cough}
never thought of tagging FLACs myself for some reason ::)
{cough}

As long as our MP3's/Ogg's have zee tags, who will be zee wiser?

I uploaded Emerald Dream this morning.

Reforestation takes a really long time.

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Wyatt

yes oren, i think we should submit it :)

Just making sure: we render a wav that we then flac and upload?

Yes, thank you, Marc. ;D

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OK folks,
here is a first draft for the booklet.
This is totally my own idea of things. The content so far is only as a tester. This is all just a guideline to try and establish a format.
I have made it CD size and shape in case users wish to download and print.
Please let me know if there are any major objections.
 ;)
James

I think you did a magnificent job on this James.

Absolutely professional in every way.

Thank you for all your efforts.

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Wyatt

 :;

Looks great James !

k

+1

Outstanding work.

 :-*
OK, that's enough compliments ....
now get some contributions in, please ....  ::)

 ;)
James

Well, I was going to add my compliments too
... but if you say I mustn't {sniff}
Already got mine in :D

Cool ! it shows what theme is

I think I won't be able to make it...  :-[
I got sick yesterday and I can't even hear my voice when I talk....
Maybe you include my song as a separate download if that's possible.

Have fun you all!

Get well, Peter.
(We'll see if we can include your song as a "bonus" download when it's ready.)

Thanks Oren :)

I hope you’re feeling better soon Peter.

Thank you Mario :)

Hi there
uploaded 'Liquid World' right now.
...mmhh...that's an instrumental about the Respect for our planet which is covered for 71 % of water.
I hope it will fit into the general mood/spirit and doesn't stand out too much... :-\

Cheers

Don't sweat it, fella... you're pre-approved! ;D

I would like to enter into RESPECT album too, but I have not any collaborative song. Though I have the new songs.
Kuguar

Kuguar,
A collaboration song is not necessary. Any song that was posted on the forum in 2008 qualifies. Preferably a song that in some way involves the "respect" theme.
If you need help uploading your song to our FTP site, send me a private message, and I'll give you all the information you need.

 ::)
Please keep the contributions coming in for the Booklet ... I can't do it without your input. It's for your own benefit, my friends.  :-*

 ;)
James

Ok, cool, I'll look for some picture...

Righto!
I'm taking a few days off from the mastering, and will send you all the particulars.
Thankyou for your tenacity, James.... :-*

Hi and thank you, Oren, for invitation.
I think my "Afterthought" would be available (the theme of the song is "respect to Providence")
What have I to do, I even don't know what is FTP
Kuguar

I sent you mine. you did receive it, right?

 ;D
Yup,
Thanks Mario.
 ;)
James

Kuguar,

"Afterthought" it is!
To keep it simple, post the song here (right here on this thread), and I will master your song from MP3 or Ogg Vorbis, which ever you use.
(If you know how, use the highest quality MP3 or Ogg Vorbis file available)

Oren.

OK!
below is "Afterthought"
Kuguar
P.S.May be Afterthought3 is better

Good! I've got it.  :-

Oren,
You are doing very hard work i am afraid, there is one new version
Kuguar

No problem ;D

I've got your new version, and will use it on our album. Thanks!

Kuguar..

..thank you for joining us!

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Wyatt

Oren and Wyatt,
Sorry and thank you for attention
Kuguar

Only saw this recently because Fred emailed me about it. Is it still possible to join. Fred and I did this collab early 2008 called "Count to seven" which was intended for the Respect project. How do I upload to the ftp. (Username, password)

Martin,
PM sent
 ;)
James

We want that song! Any difficulties let us know.
 Always good to have Fred Martin on board.... ;D

Ok thanks. I'll upload a wav file to the ftp

Here is a draft version of the Brochure to accompany this project.
I am expecting further information from Martin after the weekend, and I need information from Oren about Some Kind of Blue. I would also like some words from Kara and/or Moon.

Other than that .... can each please check their page(s) and let me know if I have made any mistakes, or if you would like any further additions.
Thanks all.
 ;)
James
ps. I think that I will only leave this up for a week for checking, then I will remove it until the publishing date.

Hey James..thank you so much for sweating this out for us.

You're making it come alive, braddah!

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Wyatt

Brochure update.
Now only missing info from Oren and Mlitt (Roger)

 ;)
James


*attachment removed until publish date. If anyone has missed it and wants to have a look please PM me.*

 ???
General question about this.
As I know nothing at all about download albums .... does this project need any kind of serial number, as for instance our 'In A Spin' album was Kara-Moon CD 0701 ?
Is there any other sort of 'official' stuff to go on the brochure?
Is this to be a free download or paid?

 ::)
 ;)
James

James,
Once more, You and Oren did a splendid, great, monumental work with international meaning.
(Even picture of wood as background at my page is a real view from my country).
As to your questions, majority of members should decide this.
Thanks
Oleg

Dear James,
by the way i have found one little mistake at the end of  album the 1st page. Should be :
"life style" instead "lif estyle"
Oleg

Hmmm. I thought I'd commented on James' work here but apparently I didn't :o

So now I must correct the error, by saying i think you've done an excellent joob of the artwark, and collecting all the info - some of which we probably don't consciously realise we put out.

Must have involved a lot of hunting :;

 ???

How long were you in South Africa?
(http://bestsmileys.com/clueless/5.gif)

James

It will be a free download, propably from the km shop. I'll have to check this with Moon.
I don't think there should be something extra on the back of the CD, the copyright mention is there

k

Umm... Er, well not that long really :D