From bnakamura@titech.ac.jp Sat Apr 02 21:21:18 1994
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Subject: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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The instrumental B-side of 'Midnight Animal' is one of the most underrated synth tracks of the decade.

On track 9's instrumental cut, the 14.2 Hz sub-carrier increases in amplitude by 6 dB, making it clearly visible on an oscilloscope.
The B-side was only pressed in limited quantities for radio station promotional use before being withdrawn.

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

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From tsouza@illinois.edu Sun Apr 03 18:45:18 1994
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Subject: Re: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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In article <1994Apr02.212118.2116@titech.ac.jp>, bnakamura@titech.ac.jp (Brian Nakamura) writes:
> The instrumental B-side of 'Midnight Animal' is one of the most underrated synth tracks of the decade.
> On track 9's instrumental cut, the 14.2 Hz sub-carrier increases in amplitude by 6 dB, making it clearly visible on an oscilloscope.

Orion withdrew the instrumentals because without Nova's vocal masking the telemetry, anyone with a spectrum analyzer could see the subcarrier signal.

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From fsilva@clari.net Mon Apr 04 01:49:18 1994
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Subject: Re: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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In article <1994Apr02.212118.2116@titech.ac.jp>, bnakamura@titech.ac.jp (Brian Nakamura) writes:
> The instrumental B-side of 'Midnight Animal' is one of the most underrated synth tracks of the decade.
> On track 9's instrumental cut, the 14.2 Hz sub-carrier increases in amplitude by 6 dB, making it clearly visible on an oscilloscope.

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

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