Radio Free Porty

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 22 Sep 2005, 23:41

Dadaist wrote:
Bob Jefferson wrote:Probably - pm me some costs and I'll see what I've got under the bed.
Nah, wait til we've had a couple of jars tomorrow.......

Nah, few jars tomorrow and we'll be talking "Radio Free Porty world domination"

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 22 Sep 2005, 23:47

bearcub wrote:
Dadaist wrote:
Bob Jefferson wrote:Probably - pm me some costs and I'll see what I've got under the bed.
Nah, wait til we've had a couple of jars tomorrow.......
Nah, few jars tomorrow and we'll be talking "Radio Free Porty world domination"

Heh. I'll bring my argument cards.

rathbone · Post by **rathbone** » 23 Sep 2005, 08:51

Marya wrote:What do you mean by the 'basic site' Rathbone?

Sorry Marya, I should have been more specific. By basic site I meant www.radiofreeporty.org, which takes you through to the Shoutcast site, where the LISTEN tab is to be found.

Once you have radiofreeporty as a playlist on iTunes you don't need to keep entering the URL, you only need to click on the playlist and you're away.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 23 Sep 2005, 09:13

rathbone wrote:
Marya wrote:What do you mean by the 'basic site' Rathbone?
Sorry Marya, I should have been more specific. By basic site I meant www.radiofreeporty.org, which takes you through to the Shoutcast site, where the LISTEN tab is to be found.

Once you have radiofreeporty as a playlist on iTunes you don't need to keep entering the URL, you only need to click on the playlist and you're away.

Thanks Rathbone. Can see what you mean now. I've got RealOne Player set as a default application so the site automatically opened in that from the Listen link.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 23 Sep 2005, 09:25

I feel somehow responsible for all this.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 23 Sep 2005, 09:42

Dadaist wrote:I feel somehow responsible for all this.

You certainly are

All a worthwhile learning experience mind. Due to radiofreeporty I've discovered how I can play music through my speakers in the kitchen or living room from my Mac downstairs and how to record vinyl onto MP3...I've just got to invest in a couple of nifty wee gadgets Â£Â£Â£.

BTW it's certainly sounding more like radio this morning. 22.05 kHz from 44.10 kHZ ?

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 23 Sep 2005, 09:47

Marya wrote:
Dadaist wrote:I feel somehow responsible for all this.
You certainly are All a worthwhile learning experience mind. Due to radiofreeporty I've discovered how I can play music through my speakers in the kitchen or living room from my Mac downstairs and how to record vinyl onto MP3...I've just got to invest in a couple of nifty wee gadgets Â£Â£Â£.

BTW it's certainly sounding more like radio this morning. 22.05 kHz from 44.10 kHZ ?

That's why all the experiences you are having are really useful while we're doing test broadcasts. The software I'm using lets you ramp up or down the quality all you like - the limiter is number of users vs amount of bandwidth available.

With just my cable modem, it was either lose stereo or cut down to 22khz in order to support 5 concurrent users and see if it doesn't get choppy.

These experiences will help us make decisions about the server in the future.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 23 Sep 2005, 09:53

Dadaist wrote:That's why all the experiences you are having are really useful while we're doing test broadcasts. The software I'm using lets you ramp up or down the quality all you like - the limiter is number of users vs amount of bandwidth available.

With just my cable modem, it was either lose stereo or cut down to 22khz in order to support 5 concurrent users and see if it doesn't get choppy.

These experiences will help us make decisions about the server in the future.

You're welcome sir!

Oh you've got Fat Boy Slim on now.. better strike him off my selection!!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 23 Sep 2005, 09:58

And now Johnny Cash too! Well, sorry but "Ring of Fire" is staying in my selection.

And "The Smiths" too.

This is getting too spooky ...

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 23 Sep 2005, 12:57

Death Of A Disco Dancer! Magnificent.

I salute Dadaist and Bob for setting this up.

It is playing real well through Real One, by the way.

JP.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 23 Sep 2005, 13:39

Jackson Priest wrote:Death Of A Disco Dancer! Magnificent.

I salute Dadaist and Bob for setting this up.

It is playing real well through Real One, by the way.

JP.

That's very good to know - cheers.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 24 Sep 2005, 12:57

Getting the song title info now too. Cheers

PS
Did you choose today's tracks with hangovers in mind?

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 24 Sep 2005, 13:13

Marya wrote:Getting the song title info now too. Cheers

PS
Did you choose today's tracks with hangovers in mind?

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 24 Sep 2005, 14:31

Now broadcasting - the first show from ali.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 24 Sep 2005, 15:19

Dadaist wrote:Now broadcasting - the first show from ali.

Puts my selection to shame.

Never heard anything that sounded like a Germanic Zydeco before

ali · Post by **ali** » 24 Sep 2005, 15:28

Dadaist wrote:Now broadcasting - the first show from ali.

Alishow1 23/09/05

1. sugar minott - crazy sound boy
2. go home productions - karma in the life
3. the flamin' groovies - shake some action
4. go home productions - crazy little fool
5. toots and the maytals (with sh*ggy) - bam bam
6. ccc - eleanor ciccone
7. the louvin brothers - satan's jewel crown
8. hayseed dixie - feel like makin' love
9. ccc - smokey ants
10. jacob miller - tenement yard
11. willie nelson - sittin' in limbo
12. chitra singh - jahan jahan mujhe sehra
13. senor coconut y su conjunto - autobahn
14. bobby womack - i'm lookin' for a love
15. ccc - lust train
16. ccc - ray of gob
17. lou bega - baby keep smiling

ali · Post by **ali** » 24 Sep 2005, 15:31

Marya wrote:
Never heard anything that sounded like a Germanic Zydeco before

Senor Coconut - autobahn ??

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 24 Sep 2005, 15:39

That's the one

ali · Post by **ali** » 24 Sep 2005, 15:43

Marya wrote:That's the one

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 24 Sep 2005, 19:05

....and the DJ roster has now been joined by Marya.

ali/Marya - I have asked the esteemed Priest to supply a brief "mission statement" and graphic for use on the site - if you can't be bothered coming up with a logo I'll just use your respective avatars.

Jackson's mission statement is very short, priceless, and up to his usual witty standard. Don't feel you have to replicate his style - you're welcome to do anything from waxing lyrical about your chosen selection, your approach to music or life in general, or you could use the opportunity to relate a witty anecdote or perhaps score cheap personal or political points. Just get the copy to me, ok?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 24 Sep 2005, 19:22

Marya, I'm reading an awful lot into your track selection. Is it just me?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 24 Sep 2005, 19:33

Dadaist wrote:....and the DJ roster has now been joined by Marya.

Better mention here that this is my special POL selection - not a compilation of favourites but songs with a 'Forum Flavour' *don't want you thinking I make a habit of listening to Bachman Turner Overdrive of an evening*

Playlist;

All Together Now 3:43 The Farm
Bigmouth Strikes Again 3:13 The Smiths
Connected 3:40 Stereo MC's
Foxy Lady 3:18 Jimi Hendrix
Fun Fun Fun 2:20 Beach Boys
I heard it through the grapevine 3:14 Marvin Gaye
Let's Spend The Night Together 3:38 The Rolling Stones
Little Ole Wine Drinker, Me 2:47 Dean Martin
My hometown 4:12 Bruce Springsteen
People Are Strange 2:11 The Doors
Play That Funky Music 3:10 Wild Cherry
Revolution 3:23 The Beatles
Ring Of Fire 2:38 Johnny Cash
Sex on the beach 3:43 T Spoon
The Joker 4:23 Steve Miller Band
Turn on.Tune in.Cop out 4:18 Freakpower
War 3:22 Edwin Starr Motown
With A Little Help From My Friends 2:43 The Beatles
World Looking In 4:07 Morcheeba
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet 3:28 Bachman-Turner Overdrive

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 24 Sep 2005, 19:54

Marya wrote:
Playlist;

All Together Now 3:43 The Farm
Bigmouth Strikes Again 3:13 The Smiths
Connected 3:40 Stereo MC's
Foxy Lady 3:18 Jimi Hendrix
Fun Fun Fun 2:20 Beach Boys
I heard it through the grapevine 3:14 Marvin Gaye
Let's Spend The Night Together 3:38 The Rolling Stones
Little Ole Wine Drinker, Me 2:47 Dean Martin
My hometown 4:12 Bruce Springsteen
People Are Strange 2:11 The Doors
Play That Funky Music 3:10 Wild Cherry
Revolution 3:23 The Beatles
Ring Of Fire 2:38 Johnny Cash
Sex on the beach 3:43 T Spoon
The Joker 4:23 Steve Miller Band
Turn on.Tune in.Cop out 4:18 Freakpower
War 3:22 Edwin Starr Motown
With A Little Help From My Friends 2:43 The Beatles
World Looking In 4:07 Morcheeba
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet 3:28 Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Poppy pm'd me a wee while ago to say she'd just witnessed some sex on the beach.
Perhaps she'll give us some details once she has the bionoculars surgically removed from her eyes?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 24 Sep 2005, 20:02

Watch what you are saying - he was dark and she was blonde - it was not you and Ali?

There was a dog involved too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 24 Sep 2005, 20:03

WOOF WOOF!!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 24 Sep 2005, 20:07

ecm wrote:WOOF WOOF!!

I notice you have not addressed my question as to the identity of the couple at it.

Mind you, he's a bit past it???

ali · Post by **ali** » 24 Sep 2005, 21:47

Poppy wrote:
ecm wrote:WOOF WOOF!!
I notice you have not addressed my question as to the identity of the couple at it.

Mind you, he's a bit past it???

a geriatric but satisfied dog earlier

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 25 Sep 2005, 00:50

Lovely, lovely. I have now added Jackson Priest's first (of 4!!!) sets to our playlist.

I can't wait to get into work on Monday morning (not often I've said that) in order to properly listen to all 3 new sets as a "listener".

Watch out for some new weird & wonderful new djs. People know about this in Austin, TX and in New Zealand. (ok it's just my friends cody and barbara but hey, it sounded exotic)

Thank you so to ali, marya and jackson for providing something to replace those test transmissions.

*special award* to jackson priest, for providing his set lists as pdf files. Above and beyond the call of duty, and deserving of this special award, and the thanks of a grateful nation.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 25 Sep 2005, 10:40

Dadaist wrote:Jackson's mission statement is very short, priceless, and up to his usual witty standard. ...................... Just get the copy to me, ok?

No pressure then?

What size has the logo to be?

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 25 Sep 2005, 11:27

Marya wrote:
Dadaist wrote:Jackson's mission statement is very short, priceless, and up to his usual witty standard. ...................... Just get the copy to me, ok?
No pressure then?

What size has the logo to be?

164x173

or thereabouts.

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 25 Sep 2005, 13:03

Marya wrote

Dadaist wrote:
Jackson's mission statement is very short, priceless, and up to his usual witty standard. ...................... Just get the copy to me, ok?

No pressure then?

To Dadaist I say: you are too kind. Thank you.

To Marya I say: Don't worry. Dada is talking piffle. A more accurate description of my mission statement, as you will find out in the fullness of time, might have been "pitiful" or, simply, "rubbish."

I have enjoyed both sets so far (haven't heard mine yet). And I am glad to see that there is another Louvin Brothers fan in Portobello. We might need to form a Louvin Brothers Appreciation Society - Portobello Branch. I am convinced that meetings would be packed out (if we booked a very small room).

JP

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 25 Sep 2005, 16:02

loved your playlist Ali

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 25 Sep 2005, 19:52

Sandra wrote:loved your playlist Ali

God, please don't encourage him, Sandra.

I can't get near the bloody PC for all this playlist hoohaa.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 26 Sep 2005, 06:45

This is JP's mission statement :

We are a nation of bedroom DJs.
Welcome, listeners, to my bedroom.

The site has been updated, as has the playlist. 5 deejays, 4+ hours of grunting, twanging and banging.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 26 Sep 2005, 06:52

Dadaist wrote:This is JP's mission statement :

We are a nation of bedroom DJs.
Welcome, listeners, to my bedroom.
4+ hours of grunting, twanging and banging.