I love to watch you do it

[aruan]

So much for the technology cooperating. It seems that my copy of the Odyssey 9 remix of A.D.I.D.A.S. (the first remix posted on Riprock & Alex G's site) is in .mpeg format. Does anyone have a version of it that's an audio file of any sort? Their site really "" doesn't like this computer, and I've checked the Project. Much obliged. [ETA: Thank you, halimede!]

In other non-political A.D.I.D.A.S.-related news, I find the various edits/clips/versions we've been leaked absolutely fascinating. How cool is it that we essentially got to hear the song evolve in the creative process? I really liked the chorus of the original clip, which was higher and the beat faster. The different vocal mixes on the two alternate versions up on the aforementioned's site are so, so cool.

But the thing that caught my attention today was the background vocals of the ostensibly-finished-but-apparently-not-final-edit version of the song I found on Morpheus about a week before the CD was released. Listened to it closely this afternoon, and while the lead sounds the same, the background vocals, instead of being the monotonously chanty way they are on the official edit, do this really interesting mimic of the guitar that I like lots and lots. It's not loud, it's not forceful - it's almost lilting actually, like the song didn't start out an anthem but grew into it from humbler rock roots. Of course that's not its story, but listening to those vocals (and how much do I love that for all the bells and whistles JC loves so much, he never compromises on making sure the focus is on the vocals?), you can hear how it could be a different song, as surreal as that incarnation would be. I'd do a very lot of things to hear an unplugged version of it. Not as much as No Strings Attached, but it's a close call.

Comments

[halimede.livejournal.com]

We did manage! And it was lovely to talk to you. :)

Just to let you know, I just emailed you with the contact info of two of my travelling friends at the addres given on your profile page. They'd both be happy to talk to you.

And, a strange request perhaps, but if you happen to be near an art supply store, I'm looking for Nori brand starch paste and they don't seem to sell it here. But I know you must be really busy, so if it's not on your way, then don't worry about it. Thanks for the offer. :)

[gjstruthseeker.livejournal.com]

I got your e-mail, thanks again. I'm going to try to get settled in Paris, then work my way to wrapping my brain around how to manage those two weeks. *tries not to worry too much*

I scoured three art supply stores in my area today - none of them stocked anything like it and no one I asked knew anything about it. :( I'm sorry about that. But I'm going out again tomorrow - do you remember what the packaging looks like? Jar/tube/colors/anything?

[halimede.livejournal.com]

Hey, I said 'only if it isn't too much trouble!' Might be that they don't have it in your area, so don't worry about it, it isn't supposed to stress you out. Just remember to bring my contact info, and all will be well. :)

And feel free to call me anytime once you're on this continent if there's anything I might be able to help with or look up for you or whatever.