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WFMU's On The Download collects MP3s from the fringes once a month: new sounds, obscure audio, found sound, and other sonic stimulants unique to WFMU.
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| August 2004 | ||
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"DAS BLAUER SAMT"
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WFMU's obsession with The German Version continues with this film excerpt. Is it Kinski? Is it Hitler? No, it's Blue Velvet's own best fiend Frank Booth, in some defining scenes -- dubbed auf Deutsch. | |
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"MISTER NARROW SLACKS"
by David Suisman
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We bid farewell to our own David Suisman, as he leaves us for another dirty American city. His name is David, he wears THE pants, and this is his collage. | |
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"THE MUPPET SHOW IN HEBREW"
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Like it says... | |
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"AMNESTY REPORT ON BRITISH ARMY TORTURE"
by The Pop Group
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The actors revolve, the stage keeps moving, but the script is just as fresh today as in 1980! | |
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"STAGE BANTER"
by Roger Waters
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Pink Floyd's legendary bleeding-heart misanthrope has long enjoyed a reputation for despising, even to the point of spitting upon, his fans. Here, a clip that suggests the unthinkable: he may have had good reason! | |
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"GG ALLIN COMMERCIAL"
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What can anyone say about GG Allin that hasn't already been cringed about countless times? This radio spot for "The Mad Man of Rock and Roll's" first album gives several key clues as to the horror that awaited us all during the 80s, including a thinly-veiled reference to (shudder) "steaming up" controversy... Don't think about it too hard. | |
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"CRAZY JANE"
by Tom Northcott
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Do you remember a time before national media conglomeration and narrowcasting music to the masses? Here's an example of those bygone days with a regional radio hit by Vancouverian Tom Northcott. Enjoy this early 70s folk-inspired pop gem that may not have made it to your radio dial on initial release. | |
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"BUFFY, SEASON 1"
by Chuck Jones
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BUFFY! Mr. Jones edited this down from the first season of BTVS while visiting his parents during a record breakingly hot summer in our nations capital. Found at his website: www.babygorilla.com. | |