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synthgeek · Post by **synthgeek** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:58 am

Been meaning to post this for a while...

Like the title says, here's a free remix EP, with remixes by KVR's own rosllow, Jazzyspoon, and Runagate. Big thanks to the remixers, excellent work all around!

(links point to threads here where available, drop in & let the remixers know what you think if you haven't yet.)

skin contact - clear (EP)

01) clear (rosllow remix)
02) fall (Jazzyspoon Snowdaze Mix)
03) clear (Clearance Sale Remix by Runagate)
04) distract
05) clear
06) fall
07) over again

Click here to download the entire release + artwork in a zip file.

Liqih also did a cool remix of "clear", he posted what he called a beta in the original thread.

The remix files for "fall" and "clear" are available from my website, here.

Hope you find something to like, thanks for listening.

thecontrolcentre · Post by **thecontrolcentre** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:01 am

Thanks ... downloading now. Will let you know what I think

synthgeek · Post by **synthgeek** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:04 am

Whoa, that was quick. You're welcome, and thanks.

Jazzyspoon · Post by **Jazzyspoon** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:09 am

Awesome, K. This will be a nice collection. I'll get back to ya on it.

synthgeek · Post by **synthgeek** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:31 pm

Thanks, Jazzy.

runagate · Post by **runagate** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:57 pm

How cool!

synthgeek, I've been thinking about this since people occasionally ask me what "permissions" they have to use things I was under the impression I made clear I distribute for free, or tricks I consciously am hipping people to use (I am very much not one of those people who hides secret techniqes) or devs who actually ask to host demos that I make for them, and I'm wondering if there's some succinct way to sum up all that, some jargon or other. I am not succinct, as you can see

I figured you'd probably know. Really the only cultural uses of remixing or sampling I am familiar with is using stuff without permission, being that I'm friends with a bunch of hip-hop people who apparently find the topic endlessly fascinating.

synthgeek · Post by **synthgeek** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:40 pm

Glad you approve, Runny.

The best way I could think of to answer your question would be here: http://www.creativecommons.org- the most open license seems to be the Sampling Plus license, it gives permission to sample, remix, distribute, or perform the work in question without restriction.

runagate · Post by **runagate** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:52 pm

I downloaded something the other day that had something called, if I recall correctly, the "I don't give a f*ck" license which, surprisingly, actually linked to a bunch of legal mumbo jumbo laying out the license details.

I looked at that license, but I don't think it gives persmission to sell a remix I do.

I'll have to remember to specify that. If justin3am wants to sell a remix of mine I did of his song, on a CD... I'll have to look into that.

I personally have uploaded my clear remix to my musicfreedom.com account to stream for free and, since I don't own the "rights" to it (I am hazy as to what they'd be anyways, but I just don't care) it cannot be bought, but comes along with whatever "album" I bundled it into which I think costs like $4 or something. No one buys them anyways

The industry shills that blackmail artists into signing over their rights so they can profit from their work in perpetuity makes all of this garbage terribly complicated for us.

I'm sorry that my remix of "fall" was such garbage I don't think I ever even rendered it to an mp3!

I just got invited to do a collab with one of our friends on Myspace that I think will surprise you a lot when and if you hear it.

Now go make some more music, n00b.

synthgeek · Post by **synthgeek** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:15 pm

runagate wrote:the "I don't give a f*ck" license

That's great...

I'm pretty sure there is a CC license that allows for commercial use.

And for future reference for you & everyone else... I really don't give a f**k. If you want to sell a remix I did for you or vice versa, go for it.

The industry shills that blackmail artists into signing over their rights so they can profit from their work in perpetuity makes all of this garbage terribly complicated for us.

Indeed. I hate legal BS.

Now go make some more music, n00b.

Yes sir!

PS: no worries about the other remix. I also tried & failed horribly if it makes you feel better.

antoine.bertier · Post by **antoine.bertier** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:59 pm

synthgeek wrote: I'm pretty sure there is a CC license that allows for commercial use.

As far as I understand SamplingPlus license allows for commercial use of the samples except advertising, so that should cover selling the remix, but does not allow commercial distribution of the full original file.

If you want to allow any commercial use of the original files or samples, then take the Attribution license (or Attribution-Share Alike).

And if you really want to give up all control, you can use a Public Domain Dedication:
http://creativecommons.org/license/publicdomain-2

although this may not valid outside of the US, while the creative-commons licenses have been implemented in most jurisdictions. But I like this last paragraph in the Public Domain Dedication:

Dedicator recognizes that, once placed in the public domain, the Work may be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, used, modified, built upon, or otherwise exploited by anyone for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, and in any way, including by methods that have not yet been invented or conceived

That should cover everything

core · Post by **core** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:32 pm

Nice tracks, clear (rosllow remix) and fall (Jazzyspoon Snowdaze Mix) were my favorites. Thanks for sharing!

synthgeek · Post by **synthgeek** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:36 pm

Cheers, core!

polyslax · Post by **polyslax** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:38 pm

Grabbing the package deal.

Cheers and I'll report back once I've had a chance to dive in!

synthgeek · Post by **synthgeek** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:37 am

Cheers, poly- hope you enjoy it... at least some of it.

Jazzyspoon · Post by **Jazzyspoon** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:53 am

bump...

a (free) KVR-fueled remix EP