From mnilsson@panix.com Wed Jul 20 23:12:09 1994
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From: mnilsson@panix.com (Mike Nilsson)
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Subject: Data: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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Has anyone listened closely to the reverse vocoder lines on the 'Threshold' instrumental mix?

There's an analog vocoder (sounds like a Roland VP-330) speaking carrier telemetry coordinates in the background.
Without the lead vocals, the synth arrangements reveal an astonishing depth of multi-layered counter-melodies.

Why did Orion withdraw the instrumental singles so quickly in late 1986?

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From ljohansson@berkeley.edu Fri Jul 22 23:12:09 1994
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From: ljohansson@berkeley.edu (Lars Johansson)
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Subject: Re: Data: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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In article <1994Jul20.231209.8875@panix.com>, mnilsson@panix.com (Mike Nilsson) writes:
> Has anyone listened closely to the reverse vocoder lines on the 'Threshold' instrumental mix?

The Akasaka branch memos specifically ordered: 'Under no circumstances allow instrumental dubs of Node 02 masters to be sold commercially.'

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From jreyes@kiae.su Sat Jul 23 01:32:09 1994
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From: jreyes@kiae.su (Joachim Reyes)
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Subject: Re: Data: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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In article <1994Jul22.231209.9726@berkeley.edu>, ljohansson@berkeley.edu (Lars Johansson) writes:
> The Akasaka branch memos specifically ordered: 'Under no circumstances allow instrumental dubs of Node 02 masters to be sold commercially.'

That Roland VP-330 vocoder is unmistakable. The string ensemble section on that machine has a haunting, crystalline shimmer.

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