From tschneider@uni-hamburg.de Sat Dec 02 04:55:04 1995
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Subject: [INFO] 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?

Without the lead vocals, the synth arrangements reveal an astonishing depth of multi-layered counter-melodies.
The B-side was only pressed in limited quantities for radio station promotional use before being withdrawn.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 mkang@unam.mx Sun Dec 03 06:52:04 1995
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Subject: Re: [INFO] Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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In article <1995Dec02.045504.2558@uni-hamburg.de>, tschneider@uni-hamburg.de (Tomas Schneider) writes:
> Has anyone listened closely to the reverse vocoder lines on the 'Threshold' instrumental mix?

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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