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:: Friday, October 31, 2003 ::

Looking forward to this weekend. Goal is to get SalesLogix reinstalled on my laptop and my backup database restored. I believe that is possible. Then I'll be able to get my demos going again...


:: DJ 5:34 AM [+] ::
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:: Thursday, October 30, 2003 ::
Getting started on a new song. Will be in the same vein as Peculiar Vice, Haunted City and Mechaniceluard. I have fun meshing lots of different drum riffs and odd sounds.

:: DJ 5:35 AM [+] ::
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:: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 ::
Well, I'm back finally. Was actually back yesterday afternoon, but was too busy doing little 'daily life' things to post here.

While I was out, Peculiar Vice moved up to 21 on the Ilbient charts on mp3.com, and Haunted City moved to number 33 on the IDM charts.

:: DJ 5:38 AM [+] ::
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:: Sunday, October 26, 2003 ::
Going to a funeral in KY today. Not much fun. Probably won't post for a couple of days until I'm back.

:: DJ 8:23 AM [+] ::
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:: Saturday, October 25, 2003 ::
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
I feel so distant

:: DJ 3:29 PM [+] ::
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:: Friday, October 24, 2003 ::
Just got back from viewing 'Kill Bill'. Enjoyed the movie. Quite bloody. Saw a couple of couples leave. Must have been vegetarians. Damn sensitive pony tail types...

:: DJ 11:55 PM [+] ::
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Quick! Post before it's too late!

:: DJ 11:54 PM [+] ::
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:: Thursday, October 23, 2003 ::
Haunted City is still taking off...

World IDM
4. Haunted City

:: DJ 9:00 PM [+] ::
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Peculiar Vice, my latest illbient song, is now available for your listening pleasure on mp3.com and is published by raw42.

Here's what raw42 had to say about it:
"Strange electronic blips and bleeps interweave themselves through a rough/dirty breakbeat. The strength of the track lies in the number of different layers of sound created - always morphing and changing throughout."

:: DJ 5:38 AM [+] ::
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:: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 ::
Anyone else watching the Rugby World Cup out there. I hope the New Zealand All Blacks win this year, but England is looking pretty good...

:: DJ 8:30 PM [+] ::
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Haunted City has taken off...

World IDM
8. Haunted City

:: DJ 7:50 PM [+] ::
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We live in a karaoke culture...

:: DJ 5:59 AM [+] ::
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:: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 ::
For those of you scoring at home, yesterday I purchased some MSFT then sold a call against it plus I sold naked puts against DELL and INTC and also sold calls against existing SKO, AMGN and CLX positions.

And what does this have to do with music? Absolutely nothing, but it's something I do the Monday following each options's expiration...for you see (confession time), I'm a gentleman trader.

:: DJ 9:38 PM [+] ::
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World IDM

24. Haunted City

:: DJ 7:22 PM [+] ::
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Looks like one of my down tempo songs, Atmosherocephalic, is going to be part of the Indie Music Club Compilation.

Just sent faxed and overnighted my License Agreement and emailed and overnighted a copy of the song.

Good times.

:: DJ 6:58 AM [+] ::
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:: Sunday, October 19, 2003 ::
Haven't worked much on music this weekend (well, haven't worked on any music at all actually). Did DJ my own party on Saturday night. Just a gathering of neighbors, nothing big, but always fun to hook up the gear and let rip.

Have been really digging the electronic music station on digital cable. That and the reggae station get major playage in my household.

Have also spent time picking stocks and options for my own personal trading. Unloaded half my EBAY position Friday morning. Had doubled my money on that one, so letting my winnings ride - so to speak. Looks like I'm going to pick up some MSFT and sell a SKO option for certain. Have some other option trades to figure out still. Will sell a put or two, and I am considering going long on some LEAPS but haven't made any final determination on what exactly yet.

:: DJ 7:35 PM [+] ::
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If you've found this, you can still save yourself.

:: DJ 3:02 PM [+] ::
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:: Friday, October 17, 2003 ::
I see action
I see people

:: DJ 8:20 PM [+] ::
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I know that the hypnotized never lie.

:: DJ 8:08 PM [+] ::
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If I swallow anything evil
Put your finger down my throat

:: DJ 7:57 PM [+] ::
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Haunted City, my latest IDM song, is now available on mp3.com.

It's published by raw42. Here's what they say:
"Cool 80s arcade-styled intro combined with simple beats and deep bassline hits builds into a more breakbeat track with more wild warblings!"

:: DJ 7:57 PM [+] ::
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My dreams are as empty
As my conscience seems to be.

:: DJ 7:55 PM [+] ::
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:: Thursday, October 16, 2003 ::
This week Germany is the winner!

Premium Artist Stats for the week beginning 2003-10-7

Listens By Region
Argentina 1
Australia 2
Belgium 10
Brazil 9
Canada 52
Chile 1
China 2
Denmark 7
Egypt 1
Estonia 3
Finland 1
France 7
Germany 104
Hungary 1
India 3
Indonesia 1
Italy 4
Japan 2
Latvia 2
Libya 1
Malaysia 2
Mexico 6
Netherlands 1
Peru 1
Philippines 1
Portugal 1
Romania 1
Russian Federation 3
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1
Singapore 1
Slovakia 1
Spain 79
Sweden 65
Thailand 1
Turkey 1
United Arab Emirates 3
United Kingdom 1
United States 1317
Venezuela 3
Viet Nam 9
Yemen 1

Average Age of Listener 28

Listens By Gender
FEMALE 31.47%
MALE 68.52%

:: DJ 5:48 AM [+] ::
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:: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 ::
Very excited about going to the Amon Tobin show at the Empty Bottle on November 8.

:: DJ 9:33 PM [+] ::
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I was not at the Cubs game last night...

:: DJ 9:30 PM [+] ::
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:: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 ::
Time you enjoy wasting isn't time wasted.

:: DJ 7:48 PM [+] ::
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The laptop is almost back. I've uploaded 2 songs to raw42 since my main laptop has died. Still need to get them up to mp3.com.

:: DJ 5:51 AM [+] ::
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:: Monday, October 13, 2003 ::
Still no update to the mp3.com charts...I hate that.

:: DJ 5:37 AM [+] ::
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:: Sunday, October 12, 2003 ::
Got my laptop going yesterday afternoon. Now it's time to load software. Finally.

:: DJ 5:42 PM [+] ::
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:: Saturday, October 11, 2003 ::
Don't let them trick you again.

:: DJ 9:05 AM [+] ::
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:: Friday, October 10, 2003 ::
Why do I keep seeing that nowhere?

:: DJ 7:55 PM [+] ::
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And so it is written
And so it shall be

Automobiling Jazz Dancing Nightlifers will be on ZeD TV (Canadian TV Show) on October 13.

:: DJ 5:49 AM [+] ::
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:: Thursday, October 09, 2003 ::
Countries with over 100 listens this week include:

- Belgium (with 106 - where I spent my August vacation, great place!),
- Canada (with 246 - where I spent last year's August vacation, great place!),
- Hungary (with 930 - a place I've never been too, but I've now added it to my list - maybe I'll do a Danube tour...),
- Japan (with 106 - a place I've always wanted to visit, a co-worker just spent his vacation there - not sure I'm ready for that looong flight yet though),
- Mexico (with 248 - 2 of my co-workers are from there), and the
- UK (with 192 - home of my publisher - spent my vacation 3 years ago there, great place!).

Premium Artist Stats for the week beginning 2003-9-30

Listens By Region
Afghanistan 7
Andorra 6
Argentina 49
Australia 27
Austria 10
Bahamas 1
Bahrain 1
Bangladesh 2
Belgium 106
Bolivia 2
Brazil 28
Bulgaria 8
Canada 246
Chile 10
China 15
Colombia 28
Costa Rica 3
Croatia 1
Cyprus 1
Czech Republic 13
Denmark 52
Dominican Republic 1
Egypt 13
El Salvador 4
Estonia 22
Ethiopia 2
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 1
Finland 49
France 38
France, Metropolitan 7
Gambia 3
Germany 74
Greece 10
Guatemala 1
Guyana 4
Haiti 4
Heard Island and McDonald Islands 3
Hong Kong 2
Hungary 930
Iceland 5
India 29
Indonesia 19
Iran 2
Ireland 3
Israel 10
Italy 35
Japan 106
Jordan 19
Korea, South 19
Kyrgyzstan 6
Latvia 6
Lebanon 1
Lithuania 22
Macau 1
Malaysia 32
Mali 3
Malta 1
Mayotte 1
Mexico 248
Monaco 3
Morocco 3
Nepal 5
Netherlands 37
Netherlands Antilles 4
New Zealand 3
Nigeria 1
Norway 32
Pakistan 7
Panama 2
Paraguay 3
Peru 16
Philippines 24
Poland 25
Portugal 5
Puerto Rico 12
Romania 41
Russian Federation 22
Saint Kitts and Nevis 2
San Marino 1
Saudi Arabia 2
Senegal 2
Sierra Leone 1
Singapore 7
Slovakia 6
Slovenia 13
South Africa 28
Spain 34
Svalbard and Jan Mayen 1
Sweden 36
Switzerland 10
Taiwan 23
Tanzania 2
Thailand 1
Tokelau 1
Trinidad and Tobago 1
Tunisia 1
Turkey 31
Ukraine 2
United Arab Emirates 1
United Kingdom 192
United States 2998
United States Minor Outlying Islands 32
Uruguay 7
Uzbekistan 7
Vanuatu 4
Vatican City 2
Venezuela 37
Viet Nam 30
Virgin Islands, British 3
Western Sahara 2
Yemen 1
Yugoslavia 6
Zambia 7
Zimbabwe 1
Average Age of Listener 27

Listens By Gender
FEMALE 30.67%
MALE 69.32%

:: DJ 5:58 AM [+] ::
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:: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 ::
This just in:
Illumined Pleasures is receiving air play on KAMP radio.

:: DJ 5:43 AM [+] ::
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:: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 ::
I noticed that I had one listen from Svalbard and Jan Mayen below. I don't even know where Svalbard and Jan Mayen are. Guess I'll look them up...

And the CIA Factbook comes through. Looks like they're islands (figured that) which are part of Norway. There are no trees, and the only bushes are crowberry and cloudberry. Glaciers and snowfields cover 60% of the total area. Population is 2811. Seems they do a lot of coal-mining, trapping and fishing.

Wow. I think I've reached nearly every corner of the Earth now. Isn't the internet great?

:: DJ 5:52 AM [+] ::
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I sure wish mp3.com would get the charts back so I can see what the score is...

Maybe I should whine about this everyday. Hmmm.

:: DJ 5:46 AM [+] ::
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:: Monday, October 06, 2003 ::
Holy Crap! Major "listenage" since 9/27! 160 listens in Canada! 922 listens in Hungary! 178 listens in the UK! Yowza!

OK, so I'm a little excited. It looks like Hungary is the big winner (and currently the all time winner for number of listens outside the US in a single week)!

Ever feel like you're on the verge (or maybe the edge)?

Premium Artist Stats for the week beginning 2003-9-27

Listens By Region
Afghanistan 5
Andorra 4
Argentina 16
Australia 21
Austria 10
Bahamas 1
Bahrain 1
Bangladesh 1
Belgium 78
Bolivia 2
Brazil 24
Bulgaria 6
Canada 160
Chile 12
China 9
Colombia 20
Costa Rica 3
Croatia 1
Cyprus 1
Czech Republic 11
Denmark 28
Egypt 13
El Salvador 4
Estonia 20
Ethiopia 2
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 1
Finland 45
France 33
France, Metropolitan 5
Germany 62
Greece 9
Guatemala 1
Haiti 4
Hong Kong 1
Hungary 922
Iceland 5
India 28
Indonesia 16
Iran 2
Ireland 2
Israel 12
Italy 23
Japan 98
Jordan 3
Korea, South 3
Kyrgyzstan 6
Latvia 6
Lebanon 1
Lithuania 22
Macau 1
Malaysia 13
Mali 3
Malta 1
Mexico 62
Monaco 3
Morocco 3
Nepal 1
Netherlands 22
Netherlands Antilles 4
New Zealand 3
Nigeria 1
Norway 30
Pakistan 7
Panama 2
Peru 11
Philippines 21
Poland 19
Portugal 4
Puerto Rico 12
Romania 18
Russian Federation 21
Saint Kitts and Nevis 2
Saudi Arabia 2
Sierra Leone 1
Singapore 3
Slovakia 6
South Africa 28
Spain 24
Svalbard and Jan Mayen 1
Sweden 34
Switzerland 9
Taiwan 9
Thailand 1
Tokelau 1
Tunisia 1
Turkey 28
Ukraine 2
United Arab Emirates 1
United Kingdom 178
United States 2749
United States Minor Outlying Islands 6
Uruguay 6
Uzbekistan 7
Vanuatu 2
Vatican City 2
Venezuela 32
Viet Nam 25
Virgin Islands, British 2
Western Sahara 2
Yugoslavia 4
Zambia 4
Zimbabwe 1

Average Age of Listener 29

Listens By Gender
FEMALE 32.29%
MALE 67.70%

:: DJ 8:29 PM [+] ::
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So today is already a good music day. Two new songs have been accepted by raw42 and someone in British Columbia purchased my CD.

Here's what raw42 said about my songs (by the way, I haven't uploaded them to mp3.com yet):

"Haunted City" Idm
Cool eighties arcade-styled intro is combined with simple beats and deep bassline hits - builds into a more breakbeat track with more wild warblings!

"Peculiar Vice" Illbient
Strange electronic blips and bleeps interweave themselves through a rough/dirty breakbeat - strength of the track lies in the amount of different layers of sound created - always morphing and changing throughout.


:: DJ 6:03 AM [+] ::
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If mp3.com hasn't updated their charts by Halloween, I think it's time to look for a new service. The charts are the only reason I stayed around there. I like seeing how many people (or if anyone) are listening...

:: DJ 5:49 AM [+] ::
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:: Sunday, October 05, 2003 ::
Actually fired up my old version of Acid on my old laptop and am playing with jazz and vintage synth loops. So now I am bumming less...

:: DJ 9:12 PM [+] ::
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I'm bumming that I can't work on my music or even do mailings now due to my dead laptop.

:: DJ 3:34 PM [+] ::
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Same crap from mp3.com. The charts work now at least, but they haven't been updated since 9/30. Maybe there was a policy change...

:: DJ 9:21 AM [+] ::
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:: Saturday, October 04, 2003 ::
Well, it looks like the artist sites are off the net right now on mp3.com. That sucks. I'm glad I'm paying them every month so that they can be down. They've been down for several hours now (at least 7). I first noticed it at 9 AM (Central Time, US) and it's now 3:45 PM. Go figure.

:: DJ 3:45 PM [+] ::
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:: Friday, October 03, 2003 ::
Still no chart update on mp3.com.

I've been so sick this week I haven't worked on any songs or done any mailings. It doesn't help that that the harddrive on my laptop is on the fritz. At least, I backed up my SalesLogix database and songs to the good drive before it happened. Placed an order with Dell yesterday to get a new harddrive. Not looking forward to the time it takes to reinstall everything though. Tons of stuff to do there. Will take days.

:: DJ 5:52 AM [+] ::
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:: Thursday, October 02, 2003 ::
Looks like the UK wins this week (for country with the most listens)...

Premium Artist Stats for the week beginning 2003-9-23

Listens By Region
Afghanistan 2
Canada 5
Denmark 6
Egypt 3
Greece 8
Latvia 1
Lithuania 2
Malaysia 16
Netherlands 3
Oman 1
Palau 2
Philippines 3
Sweden 1
United Kingdom 104
United States 1407
Uruguay 2

Average Age of Listener 28

Listens By Gender
FEMALE 18.46%
MALE 81.53%

:: DJ 5:55 AM [+] ::
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mp3.com still hasn't updated their charts...and I'm still sick, and my laptop is still about to die...

:: DJ 5:52 AM [+] ::
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:: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 ::
Charts aren't updated on mp3.com, so I have to actually write something instead of taking the easy way out.

Fighting a cold that I picked up last weekend. Still hasn't got it's hooks in yet though. I've been pounding the zinc and went to bed last night at 8 PM. Actually feel ok right now except I still have the sore throat. Will see how it goes, but I might be in bed at 8 PM again tonight.

My original 60 GB harddrive in my laptop is about to die. Takes 20 minutes to boot up and makes odd clicking noises. The diagnostics tell me to replace it. I do have another 40 GB harddrive in the laptop that I've been backing up everything to fairly religiously. Last night I backed up the SQL database that holds my contact management data to the good drive. Also backed up the songs I was working on this weekend (everything else is already backed up there).

These are the trials and tribulations of a laptop DJ. Sick body. Sick computer. I am the machine.

:: DJ 5:58 AM [+] ::
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