Halloween release by Blackball Bandits

The_Cholla

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Posted on Oct 08 2016 10:34 PM

This topic was automatically created to discuss the news story Halloween release by Blackball Bandits.

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bigtikidude

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Posted on Oct 11 2016 03:46 PM

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mom_surfing

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Posted on Oct 11 2016 10:19 PM

i really like 'swingy creepy'. i'm using it in my halloween radio show.

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JObeast

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Posted on Oct 12 2016 12:43 AM

Way cool! Excellent recording and playing!

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The_Cholla

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Posted on Oct 19 2016 02:47 PM

Thanks Carol and JObeast !

We have received the lathe cut vinyls for this release, they are really cool !

This is a limited edition (50 copies) of 7" picture disc lathe cut records, hand made in Tucson, Arizona, by Precarian Cuts.

If you don't know what is a lathe cut record (I had no clue before our bass player suggested this !), this is basically between a vinyl record and a collectible piece of art. Each record is hand carved on plexiglass and cut on a custom lathe (in real time, that's why it's a long process and they offer limited runs). Like a finger print no two records are a like. Sound is mono, and there is an amount of surface noise (similar to that of an old, dirty record) so that sound quality is pretty lo-fi. You might like it or not, I personally think the lo-fi sound is spot on for these creepy Halloween songs ! And this is a unique object

These records will last as long as a pressed record and are absolutely safe for turntable needles. More informations on lathe cut records are here : www.precariancuts.com

They are available for order on Bandcamp, that of course includes a download code for hi-fi digital versions of the songs : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/album/spooky-tales-and-scary-noises

Here are some pictures of the record !

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Yannick

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The_Cholla

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Posted on Oct 19 2016 02:51 PM

I forgot to mention that they'll be available at our next show too, on Friday October 28 at the Bootleggers Brewery in Fullerton (with the Volcanics, The Old Worries, DJ Big Tiki Dude and DJ Dotty). A nice Halloween treat if you have the opportunity to join us for this fun night !

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Yannick

Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/
Solo project : https://thechollasurf.bandcamp.com/releases

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bigtikidude

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Posted on Oct 19 2016 03:37 PM

Cool! I'm a big fan of having a real cd,
Over just having just the file in my computer.

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The_Cholla

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Posted on Oct 19 2016 07:04 PM

Yeah same here Jeff !
Here is a short video clip showing how it looks/sounds on a turntable

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bigtikidude

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Posted on Oct 19 2016 08:34 PM

Oh it's a flex-disc

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The_Cholla

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Posted on Oct 19 2016 10:15 PM

It is actually not flexible, this is cut in plexiglass

Again, I insist on the fact that this is LO-FI (see my description above) ! It's more of a fun object to go with the digital release than a good quality record. We chose this option cause unlike vinyl you can order small quantities, and this looks nice and fun for a Halloween release. The best is to pick them at the show next week at a good price ! (no shipping, taxes, etc ...)

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Yannick

Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/
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Corey_Y

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Posted on Oct 26 2016 05:51 PM

Great songs and recording.

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The_Cholla

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Posted on Oct 27 2016 11:31 PM

Thanks Corey ! Here is a cool video that gives an overview of the lathe cut record : http://youtu.be/E7tbPW61jog

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Yannick

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The_Cholla

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Posted on Oct 27 2016 11:36 PM

They'll be available at this show tomorrow ! Great Halloween night with good music and beers !

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Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/
Solo project : https://thechollasurf.bandcamp.com/releases

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The_Cholla Joined: Jan 21, 2015 Posts: 191 Newport Beach, CA	Posted on Oct 08 2016 10:34 PM This topic was automatically created to discuss the news story Halloween release by Blackball Bandits. — Yannick Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/ Solo project : https://thechollasurf.bandcamp.com/releases Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25561 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Oct 11 2016 03:46 PM — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
mom_surfing Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5302 the outer banks of north carolina	Posted on Oct 11 2016 10:19 PM i really like 'swingy creepy'. i'm using it in my halloween radio show. — www.surfintheeye.com Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Oct 12 2016 12:43 AM Way cool! Excellent recording and playing! — Squink Out! Top
The_Cholla Joined: Jan 21, 2015 Posts: 191 Newport Beach, CA	Posted on Oct 19 2016 02:47 PM Thanks Carol and JObeast ! We have received the lathe cut vinyls for this release, they are really cool ! This is a limited edition (50 copies) of 7" picture disc lathe cut records, hand made in Tucson, Arizona, by Precarian Cuts. If you don't know what is a lathe cut record (I had no clue before our bass player suggested this !), this is basically between a vinyl record and a collectible piece of art. Each record is hand carved on plexiglass and cut on a custom lathe (in real time, that's why it's a long process and they offer limited runs). Like a finger print no two records are a like. Sound is mono, and there is an amount of surface noise (similar to that of an old, dirty record) so that sound quality is pretty lo-fi. You might like it or not, I personally think the lo-fi sound is spot on for these creepy Halloween songs ! And this is a unique object These records will last as long as a pressed record and are absolutely safe for turntable needles. More informations on lathe cut records are here : www.precariancuts.com They are available for order on Bandcamp, that of course includes a download code for hi-fi digital versions of the songs : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/album/spooky-tales-and-scary-noises Here are some pictures of the record ! — Yannick Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/ Solo project : https://thechollasurf.bandcamp.com/releases Top
The_Cholla Joined: Jan 21, 2015 Posts: 191 Newport Beach, CA	Posted on Oct 19 2016 02:51 PM I forgot to mention that they'll be available at our next show too, on Friday October 28 at the Bootleggers Brewery in Fullerton (with the Volcanics, The Old Worries, DJ Big Tiki Dude and DJ Dotty). A nice Halloween treat if you have the opportunity to join us for this fun night ! — Yannick Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/ Solo project : https://thechollasurf.bandcamp.com/releases Last edited: Oct 19, 2016 14:55:07 Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25561 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Oct 19 2016 03:37 PM Cool! I'm a big fan of having a real cd, Over just having just the file in my computer. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
The_Cholla Joined: Jan 21, 2015 Posts: 191 Newport Beach, CA	Posted on Oct 19 2016 07:04 PM Yeah same here Jeff ! Here is a short video clip showing how it looks/sounds on a turntable — Yannick Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/ Solo project : https://thechollasurf.bandcamp.com/releases Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25561 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Oct 19 2016 08:34 PM Oh it's a flex-disc — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
The_Cholla Joined: Jan 21, 2015 Posts: 191 Newport Beach, CA	Posted on Oct 19 2016 10:15 PM It is actually not flexible, this is cut in plexiglass Again, I insist on the fact that this is LO-FI (see my description above) ! It's more of a fun object to go with the digital release than a good quality record. We chose this option cause unlike vinyl you can order small quantities, and this looks nice and fun for a Halloween release. The best is to pick them at the show next week at a good price ! (no shipping, taxes, etc ...) — Yannick Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/ Solo project : https://thechollasurf.bandcamp.com/releases Top
Corey_Y Joined: Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 162 Poland, Ohio	Posted on Oct 26 2016 05:51 PM Great songs and recording. Top
The_Cholla Joined: Jan 21, 2015 Posts: 191 Newport Beach, CA	Posted on Oct 27 2016 11:31 PM Thanks Corey ! Here is a cool video that gives an overview of the lathe cut record : http://youtu.be/E7tbPW61jog — Yannick Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/ Solo project : https://thechollasurf.bandcamp.com/releases Top
The_Cholla Joined: Jan 21, 2015 Posts: 191 Newport Beach, CA	Posted on Oct 27 2016 11:36 PM They'll be available at this show tomorrow ! Great Halloween night with good music and beers ! — Yannick Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/ Solo project : https://thechollasurf.bandcamp.com/releases Top

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