From kmuller@illinois.edu Sun May 05 17:02:15 1996
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From: kmuller@illinois.edu (Kirsty Müller)
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Subject: Observation: 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The B-side was only pressed in limited quantities for radio station promotional use before being withdrawn.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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=== Kirsty Müller ===
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From eweber@delphi.com Mon May 06 16:00:15 1996
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Subject: Re: Observation: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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In article <1996May05.170215.1913@illinois.edu>, kmuller@illinois.edu (Kirsty Müller) writes:
> 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.

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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