Royksopp - Melody A.M

Posted by: Stephen H on 30 July 2003

Hi Folks,

Just got a copy of this excellent album, but my question is this;

Does the CD have recorded vinyl 'surface noise' on some of the tracks? There seem to be distinct clicks/pops on the CD and I couldn't decide if it was part of the recording, something amiss with the sistem or the dreaded copy protection!

Any confirmation welcomed!
Thanks and regards,
Steve
Posted on: 30 July 2003 by Rasher
It's recorded. Just like some Moby stuff, its part of the whole thing - and the drum sound on A Higher Place initially sounds like it came down a phone line, but the better the system, the more it gels somehow to standing apart from everything else and nearly makes sense. Has to be very loud. I love A Higher Place, just always waiting for 2mins-44secs...
Posted on: 30 July 2003 by Stephen H
Thanks Rasher,

Thought either me or my sistem were hearing things.

Regards,
Steve.
Posted on: 30 July 2003 by greeny
Of course there are lots of albums like this, with recorded vinyl sounds. This isn't so much a problem when played on CD 'cos at least you know it should be there. But when playing a vinyl Lp the paranoia set's in, .. is it recorded? ... is it surface noise??? It sometimes take a while to work out.
Posted on: 30 July 2003 by Stephen H
Hi Greeny,

The ultimate joke would be if the vinyl versions of those albums had no recorded noise, and it was up to you to abuse the record in order to create a similar effect!

Regards,
Steve.
Posted on: 31 July 2003 by iiyama
It is a very good album, if you ever get the chance to see them live, then do they are superb!
Posted on: 03 August 2003 by Twelveeyedfish
Already saw them live (twice actually!) once before they were famous!

You really need to get a copy of "Gals and Pals - Blue on Blue" to fully appreciate the album. It's on the "Sampled 4" compilation (out of print everywhere else).

I believe I mentioned this album some time ago and no one cared! Roll Eyes So here's another one for you - Mew!

As for surface noise? Er... well. some tracks could have what might be remotely described as it... suggest ones you're puzzled about! Admittedly some electronic effects sound a little like badly encoded mp3s! (slap me for mentioning mp3s in the music forum Cool)

Andrew

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