Digital Cutup Lounge has released a new creation using the Orrin Hatch audio that I audio hijacked from the real video feed (requires Real player – may need to launch Real player first and cut and paste URL to launch).
I had made the AIFFs available for just such a purpose!
Orrin vs the Machines [I Want To Ask You A Bunch Of Questions mix]
Okay so Wired News has a great story about how Orinn Hatch says one thing and does another with regard to respecting copyright laws. Perhaps now he will just admit that he didn’t understand how easy it is to “violate copyright” (gasp!) unknowlingly.
Meanwhile, a link to the the real feed of the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on P2P and Filesharing Networks where he made his original inflammatory remarks finds its way to my mailbox. (Clip starts a little bit after 1 hour 28 minutes on the real feed when Hatch gives a little speech at the end.)
And voila, MP3s and uncompressed AIFF files of the most damning part of his little speech are born.
The “original” version was pretty quiet — so I increased the gain and made the “louder” versions of the MP3 and AIFF files. But for you purists who would rather increase the gain on your own, I left the original in the directory.
There’s also another guy talking in the beginning of the “original”– which is edited out of the “louder” versions.
Enjoy!
A group of non-commercial webcasters including American Council on
Education (ACE), Collegiate Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI), Intercolegiate
Broadcasting System (IBS), Harvard Radio Broadcasting (WHRB) and National
Religious Broadcasters Music License Committee (NRBMLC) reached an
agreement over the weekend with the RIAA/SoundExchange on rates and terms
for webcasting.
IBS Announcement
A low fixed price agreement has been reached that also provides for no reporting/recordkeeping for participating IBS Member radio stations/webcasters. The period covered by the agreement is October 1998 through December 31, 2004…
Here’s a PDF of the agreement.
Here are the rate specs from the “rates and terms” that were published today:
(1) $200 for the period beginning on October 28, 1998, and ending on
December 31, 1999 (which shall be treated as one year for purposes of
these Rates and Terms);
(2) $250 for each of the years 2000 through 2003; and
(3) $500 for 2004, except in the case of an NEE that is, or is affiliated
with, an educational institution with fewer than 10,000 enrolled students,
in which case the minimum fee shall be $250.
(b) Other Noncommercial Webcasters Transmitting a Single Channel. Except
as provided in Section 3(c) and subject to Section 4, each Noncommercial
Webcaster that is not an NEE shall pay nonrefundable minimum annual fees
as set forth below for all or any portion of a year in which it made or
makes any digital audio transmissions of sound recordings under the
section 114 statutory license (whether a Broadcaster Simulcast, an
Internet-only transmission or otherwise):
(1) $200 for the period beginning on October 28, 1998, and ending on
December 31, 1999 (which shall be treated as one year for purposes of
these Rates and Terms);
(2) $250 for 2000;
(3) $300 for 2001, except in the case of a Noncommercial Webcaster
substantially all of the programming of which is reasonably classified as
news, talk, sports or business programming, in which case the minimum fee
shall be $250;
(4) $350 for 2002, except in the case of a Noncommercial Webcaster
substantially all of the programming of which is reasonably classified as
news, talk, sports or business programming, in which case the minimum fee
shall be $250;
(5) $400 for 2003, except in the case of a Noncommercial Webcaster
substantially all of the programming of which is reasonably classified as
news, talk, sports or business programming, in which case the minimum fee
shall be $250; and
(6) $500 for 2004, except in the case of a Noncommercial Webcaster
substantially all of the programming of which is reasonably classified as
news, talk, sports or business programming, in which case the minimum fee
shall be $250.
(c) Noncommercial Webcasters Transmitting Multiple Channels.
Notwithstanding Section 3(a) or (b) as applicable, the nonrefundable
minimum annual fee shall be $500 for each year (as identified in Section
3(a)(1) through (3) or 3(b)(1) through (6)) for any Noncommercial
Webcaster that made or makes digital audio transmissions of sound
recordings on more than one channel or station of programming; provided
that –
(1) if the digital audio transmissions of sound recordings over any
channels or stations in excess of one consist only of “Incidental
Performances” (as defined in Section 9(f)), the nonrefundable minimum
annual fee shall be as provided in Section 3(a) or (b) as applicable;
(2) if substantially all of the programming of all of a Noncommercial
Webcaster’s channels and stations is reasonably classified as news, talk,
sports or business programming, the minimum fee shall be $250;
I’ve put together a montage of the different chants over the course of the evening.
Yeah, we’re a bunch of hippies. A bunch of pissed off, angry hippies. (Wanna make something of it?)
But we also represent a lot of pissed off non-hippies all across the country. We’re speaking out for “average citizens” across the U.S. everywhere.
Note that I’ve made an uncompressed AIFF file of this available for sampling purposes.
SF Chant Montage (Small – 5 MB)
SF Chant Montage (Hi-Res – 52 MB)
Audio – SF Chant Montage (MP3 – 2 MB)
Audio – SF Chant Montage (Uncompressed AIFF – 10 MB)
This work is dedicated to the
Public Domain. (Take it and run, baby!)
Okay I guess I have to make a few phone calls before I get to my homework this morning.
The ACLU has just released the following Alerts:
From: Matt Howes, National Internet Organizer, ACLU
To: ACLU Action Network Members
Date: April 7, 2003
Oppose the Culture War on Raves
Members of both the House and Senate are attempting to pervert proper legislative processes by appending two unrelated provisions to the popular Amber Alert measure. One of the two provisions would target raves — a social event that mixes electronic music, light shows and dancing; the other provision would seek to limit the discretion of federal judges.
The rave provision would make building owners liable for their tenants’ and customers’ activities. For example, even if they instituted excellent security precautions, restaurant, bar, nightclub, dance and music venue owners could all be fined hundreds of thousands of dollars and forced into bankruptcy if a customer sneaked in drugs. No matter how much security is put in place, they could be held responsible for the actions of just one customer.
The federal sentencing provision would require the Justice Department to report to Congress every time federal judges use their discretion to impose a lower sentence than recommended under federal sentencing guidelines. This would intimidate judges and prevent them from using their judgement when handing down sentences.
These anti-civil liberties amendments should have full legislative review and not be allowed to piggyback on more popular, yet unrelated, legislation.
Take Action! Click here for more information and to urge proper legislative process for these provisions:
http://www.aclu.org/DrugPolicy/DrugPolicy.cfm?ID=12280&c=185
and
*** EMERGENCY – JOE BIDEN TRYING TO SNEAK RAVE ACT INTO S151
Conference
*** CALL YOUR SENATOR NOW
Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) is at this very moment attempting to sneak
the RAVE Act into conference committee on the National AMBER Alert
Network Act of 2003 (S151). S151 is a popular bill about child
abduction and has nothing to do with drug issues. S151 has already
been passed by the Senate and House and is now in Conference. In
contrast, the RAVE Act has not passed even one single committee this
year. It did pass a committee last year, but was so controversial
two Senators withdrew their sponsorship after the vote.
This means that if the RAVE Act passes the conference committee, it
is likely to become law without ever having a hearing, a debate or a
vote. Drug Policy Alliance has been told that Senator Biden has told
other conference committee members, incorrectly, that the ACLU is no
longer in opposition to the action. He also has told conferees that
nightclub owners now support him (on the basis of one group that
switched sides). If the act makes it into the conference language it
is likely to become law. It must be stopped now.
PHONE YOUR SENATORS and Conference Committee Members (Background
information below). DO IT NOW. If you do not respond to this alert,
the controversial RAVE Act is likely to become law and it will be
much harder to fix.
ACTIONS TO TAKE:
1. The following Members of Congress are on the conference
committee. They need to hear from you IF AND ONLY IF you live in
their district. Please be polite. Just tell them that you oppose
the RAVE Act, that it is controversial and it should not be included
in the conference language of S151. Don’t stay on the phone long.
Ask as many people as you can to call them.
HOUSE:
James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) – 202/225-5101
Howard Coble (R-NC) – 202/225-3065
Lamar Smith (R-TX) – 202/225-4236
Mark Green (R-WI)- 202/225-5665
Melissa Hart (R-PA)- 202/225-2565
John Conyers (D-MI) – 202/225-5126
Bobby Scott (D-VA) – – 202/225-8351
SENATE:
Orrin Hatch (R-UT) – 202/224-5251
Charles Grassley (R-IA) – 202/224-3744
Jeff Sessions (R-AL) – 202/224-4124
Lindsey Graham (R-SC) – 202/224-5972
Patrick Leahy (D-VT) – 202/224-4242
Ted Kennedy (D-MA) – 202/224-4543
Joseph Biden (D-DE) – 202/224-5042
2. Everyone in the U.S. – You have two Senators who can weigh in on
this issue with the conferees. A list of your Senators by state can
be found at
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm.
Please call your Senators at the Capitol Switchboard at 202/224-3121 –
please tell them that the RAVE Act is very controversial. Senator
Biden is holding up the AMBER Act by placing controversial bill in
conference. Urge them to oppose the RAVE Act by contacting the
Senate conferees and asking them to leave it off the measure so that
there will at least be a hearing on this issue.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Congress is considering two pieces of legislation that could create
disincentives for club owners to have water, ambulances and
paramedics available at large dance events. The bills might also
threaten live music and dancing. If enacted, either bill could
prevent you from hearing your favorite band or DJ live. Every musical
style would be affected, including rock and roll, Hip Hop, country,
and electronic music. The proposed laws could also shut down hemp
festivals, circuit parties, and other events government officials
don’t like. Both bills would allow overzealous prosecutors to send
innocent people to jail for the crimes of others.
The two bills are the RAVE Act (H.R. 718) and the CLEAN-UP Act (H.R.
834). The RAVE Act was first introduced last year in the Senate by
Senator Joe Biden (D-DE). A House version was introduced by Rep.
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Thanks to the support of thousands of voters like
you, Drug Policy Alliance and a coalition of friends and activists
around the country was able to stop both bills last year.
Unfortunately, supporters of the RAVE Act are even more determined to
pass it this year. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) is sponsoring a new RAVE
Act in the House. Additionally, Senator Biden has introduced a Senate
version entitled the Illicit Drugs Anti-Proliferation Act.
If enacted, the RAVE Act would make it easier for the federal
government to punish property owners for any drug offense that their
customers commit – even if they work hard to stop such offenses. If
enacted, nightclub and stadium owners would likely stop holding
events – such as rock or Hip Hop concerts – in which even one person
might use drugs.
The CLEAN-UP Act was also first introduced last year, but it failed
to make it out of committee. This year’s bill has over 60 co-sponsors
and could become law without your help. Sponsored by Rep. Doug Ose (R-
CA), the Clean, Learn, Educate, Abolish, and Undermine Production
(CLEAN-UP) of Methamphetamines Act is largely an innocuous bill that
provides more money and training for the clean up of illegal
methamphetamine lab. Hidden within the bill, however, is a draconian
section that could make dancing and live music federal crimes.
Section 305 of the CLEAN-UP Act stipulates that:
`Whoever, for a commercial purpose, knowingly promotes any rave,
dance, music, or other entertainment event, that takes place under
circumstances where the promoter knows or reasonably ought to know
that a controlled substance will be used or distributed in violation
of Federal law or the law of the place where the event is held, shall
be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not
more than 9 years, or both.’
This provision will allow any concert promoter, event organizer,
nightclub owner and arena or stadium owner to be fined and jailed,
since a reasonable person would know some people use drugs at musical
events.
Under both the RAVE Act and the CLEAN-UP Act, it doesn’t matter if
the event promoter and property owner try to prevent people from
using drugs. Nor does it matter if the vast majority of people
attending the event are law-abiding citizens that want to listen to
music not do drugs. If enacted, either bill could be used to shut
down raves, circuit parties, marijuana rallies, unpopular music
concerts, and any other event federal officials don’t like.
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Drop Bush Not Bombs
Digital Cutup Lounge = Stephen and John von Seggern.
The duo has a great weblog too.
1. The anti-war movement supports our troops by urging that they be brought home immediately so they neither kill nor get killed in a unjust war. How has the Bush administration shown its support for our troops?
a. The Republican-controlled House Budget Committee voted to cut $25 billion in veterans benefits over the next 10 years.
b. The Bush administration proposed cutting $172 million from impact aid programs which provide school funding for children of military personnel.
c. The administration ordered the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to stop publicizing health benefits available to veterans.
d. All of the above.
AFTRA RALLY AGAINST CLEAR CHANNEL
March 27
12:30 P.M. – 2 P.M.
(Clear Channel is an organizer of pro war rallies;
sent a memo to their 1000+ stations suggesting they
NOT play John Lennon’s “Imagine” and a multitude of
other songs right after 9/11; has links to Bush
Administration; and also are accused of unfair
practices by artists touring who, in order to get
airplay on their stations in certain markets, must use
Clear Channel promoters.)
* * *
original call from AFTRA:
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
March 2003
AFTRA
New York
Local
AFTRA RALLY
at BRYANT PARK,
Thursday, MARCH 27th at 12:30 PM
Clear Channel Communications,
the owner of WKTU, WLTW, WAXQ, WWPR, and WHTZ,
wants the right to fire DJs and replace them with
cheaper, out-of-state announcers who pre-record shows
through a process called “voice-tracking.”
Clear Channel Communications wants to take the
hometown voices out of New York City radio.
COME TO THE RALLY TO
SUPPORT AND MEET
THE DJs YOU LISTEN TO EVERYDAY!
Bryant Park
42nd Street and 6th Avenue at the Fountain
Thursday, March 27th
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
For more information contact:
Broadcast Department,
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists,
New York Local
www.keepnyradiolive.com
(212) 532-0800
It is a fight we are in together.
I was wondering who was going to be the first popular musical act to write a song taking a stand against the war. Turns out it’s one of my favorites!
Thanks guys! I love you for this.
In A World Gone Mad
Now we all have to start calling radio stations to demand
request that they play this song!
Check out the lyrics!
Mirrors, smokescreens and lies
It
I’m not sure who the DJ’s were, but they totally rocked. The music fades in over the sound of the speaker on stage and then takes over…
Audio – DJ Mix On Polk/Grove (MP3 – 5 MB)
DJ Mix On Polk/Grove (Hi-res 66 MB)
DJ Mix On Polk/Grove – All (Lo-res 27 MB)
DJ Mix On Polk/Grove – Part 1 of 2 (Lo-res 12 MB)
DJ Mix On Polk/Grove – Part 2 of 2 (Lo-res 15 MB)
From the “we say ‘rip mix burn’ but we don’t really mean it” department.
It’s like Apple saying “when we gave you a telephone connectivity kit, we thought you were only going to call these kinds of people on these kinds of phones — not these other people. Why would you want to use a phone to talk to them? We only wanted you to talk to these kinds of people who are using these kinds of our phones (which we would also like you to buy please).”
“Don’t you see. Although it feels like you’re using your phone to talk to who you want and get the information you need, you’re talking to the wrong people on the wrong kinds of phones (although we also manufacture and distribute the phones you’d like to converse with).”
“Look we have our reasons, ok? So you’d better just give your phone-making kit back! And don’t try anything funny — like making your own phone kit.
We’ll tell you who to talk to and what for from this point on. Got it buddy?”
Here Apple — now you can put this in your pipe and smoke it:
Developer to revive iTunes file-sharing
By Matthew Broersma, Special to CNET News.com.
The developer of a peer-to-peer file-sharing plug-in for
Apple Computer’s iTunes music application has decided
to give the software a new lease on life, after it was put
out of commission by the computer maker’s lawyers
earlier this month.
Two weeks ago, Apple ordered developer James Speth
to return his iTunes software developer kit and to stop
distributing the iCommune plug-in for iTunes. The plug-in
allowed iTunes to play or download music from other Macs
via a network or Internet connection, potentially giving
the music player a peer-to-peer feature.
In a recent message sent to iCommune users, Speth
said that he will honor, Apple’s request to stop
distributing his software, but he will build the same
features into a standalone application. The next
version of iCommune will work with iTunes and
potentially other digital music players and will use
Rendezvous, Apple’s implementation of a protocol
for automatic discovery of network-connected devices.
Speth also said that the new version will be open
source under the General Public License, the
same license used by the GNU/Linux operating system.
Open-source software can be freely modified and
redistributed, as long as the modified code is
returned to the community…
Apple itself has publicly demonstrated the use
of Rendezvous to allow iTunes to access other
\playlists across a network, but has given no
indication of when such a version of iTunes
might appear. The current version 3 of the
program shares playlists with other version 3
“iLife” applications, such as iMovie, iDVD and iCal.
ICommune differs from Apple’s concept, however,
in that it enables music downloads. Services such
as Napster, Aimster, Morpheus and Kazaa have
incurred the legal wrath of the music industry for
enabling users to trade song files, which record
companies say has resulted in mass piracy and
declining CD sales.
However, Apple has said that legal fears played
no part in its decision to pull the plug on iCommune.
The proprietary iTunes software developer kit used by
Speth was intended only for making iTunes connect
to hardware devices, not to other Macs, according to Apple.