From teriksson@berkeley.edu Sun Apr 03 03:31:13 1994
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Subject: [SPECULATION] 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.

Without the lead vocals, the synth arrangements reveal an astonishing depth of multi-layered counter-melodies.
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.

Does anyone have the full cue sheet for the radio promo 12-inch?

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=== Tyler Eriksson ===
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From leriksson@pacbell.net Mon Apr 04 13:36:13 1994
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From: leriksson@pacbell.net (Lars Eriksson)
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In article <1994Apr03.033113.8793@berkeley.edu>, teriksson@berkeley.edu (Tyler Eriksson) writes:
> The instrumental B-side of 'Midnight Animal' is one of the most underrated synth tracks of the decade.
> Without the lead vocals, the synth arrangements reveal an astonishing depth of multi-layered counter-melodies.

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

Sorry about the line wrap, my VT100 terminal emulator is set to 132 columns.

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Lars Eriksson -- Pacific Bell Internet Services
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