Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:38 pm
Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:16 pm
supdudes wrote:Man sometimes I get really sad at what this forum has become (yes I realize I'm going to get attacked for this)...
I've been a BOC fan since the 90's, and I've avidly followed the online discussion since the beginning. Heck I even remember pre-bocpages when it was some just guy aggregating all the conspiracy theories in a document after Geogaddi ended up on Rhapsody.
In the beginning, it seemed like all the discussion was open-minded exploration of *the music.* Whether it was a confirmed BOC release or not, people would talk about the songs they loved, run stuff through spectograms looking for clues, try to make sense out of track lengths and samples, and just overall have fun engaging in the mystery that surrounded BOC.
Now all anyone does is debate whether something is fake or not. I posted this video in the "New Release" thread because it piqued my interest and was the most authentic sounding leak I've since the tapes. Sure enough, immediately everyone jumped on me with suspicion. Why did I post it? What was my motive? Someone said "I have some explaining to do." Someone else bemoaned the lengths the hoaxers go to in order to get noticed. It was just so much complaining and talking about issues surrounding the music rather than talking about the music itself. Since this was posted, 95% of the discussion about this video has been suspicion, disbelief, skepticism, and a host of other negatively-framed reactions. Every post is whether someone thinks it's fake or whether someone thinks it's authentic. Only a small minority of posts have actually involved discussing (*gasp*) the music itself, or the track titles, or what it could all mean.
BOC is a group that is inseparable from mystery and conspiracy. That is their essence. Focusing on whether something is authentic or not totally misses the point. They have created such an incredible experience filled with endless mysteries and clues to explore. I miss when people actually explored those clues, and kept an open mind, and had fun doing it.
Sorry... /rant.
Anyway... total runtime 42:26 = next release 4/2/26 see you all there.
Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:31 pm
SamuraiDrifter wrote:Exploring BOC's music and enjoying it doesn't mean just swallowing up every hoax tossed out on here. This is a Boards of Canada forum and debating authenticity of supposed unreleased music has always, always been a big part of this community and debunking fakes was something MDG did in an official capacity for a long time.
This time you seem to be reminiscing about, when people just listened to whatever music some random person on the internet claimed was BOC and didn't care if it was legit or not, or look for evidence, did not exist and has never existed.
Also, the laughable story about the thrift store was presented alongside the music on the YouTube channel, so acting like the story and it's veracity is somehow not fair game for discussion is silly.
Said it before and I'll say it again, presenting your own work as that of another artist is an ethical issue, especially when it involves literally re-using that band's music.
That's gonna be my last word on it though because I don't want to keep giving this attention.
Fri Mar 25, 2022 11:29 pm
Sky and Trails wrote:And who did the Loop Trail stuff?
Sat Mar 26, 2022 2:56 am
Orbited insanitarium wrote:SamuraiDrifter wrote:Exploring BOC's music and enjoying it doesn't mean just swallowing up every hoax tossed out on here. This is a Boards of Canada forum and debating authenticity of supposed unreleased music has always, always been a big part of this community and debunking fakes was something MDG did in an official capacity for a long time.
This time you seem to be reminiscing about, when people just listened to whatever music some random person on the internet claimed was BOC and didn't care if it was legit or not, or look for evidence, did not exist and has never existed.
Also, the laughable story about the thrift store was presented alongside the music on the YouTube channel, so acting like the story and it's veracity is somehow not fair game for discussion is silly.
Said it before and I'll say it again, presenting your own work as that of another artist is an ethical issue, especially when it involves literally re-using that band's music.
That's gonna be my last word on it though because I don't want to keep giving this attention.
I agree with what you say, but I'd like to add that I have no problem with individual posts debating whether something is real or fake, it's just when it all happens at once it is understandable that the creator of this tape might feel like we are being intimidating. I would certainly feel vulnerable if my work was dissected and debated over authenticity 24/7.
I make no reference to anyone in particular on here, just collectively it may seem quite scary for someone putting something like this out into the world and not expecting this reaction.
Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:05 am
mondaffe wrote:Sky and Trails wrote:And who did the Loop Trail stuff?
Loop Trail stuff?
Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:08 pm
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Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:50 pm
waveform wrote:For anyone that cares I reuploaded the video in its original quality 1080p30 to my channel, with no watermarks or links to my bandcamp etc in the description.
Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:46 am
waveform wrote:For anyone that cares I reuploaded the video in its original quality 1080p30 to my channel, with no watermarks or links to my bandcamp etc in the description.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HnVptRLNTkphpBB [media]
Here is the json file i pulled also:
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Just wanted to offer it in it original quality really.
If anyone wants to suggest edits to the description, pinned comment etc... feel free.
Tue Mar 29, 2022 1:12 am
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Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:57 am
Navaru wrote:Sky and Trails I sent you 3 albums you might like privately. Some of my favorite non-BoC electronic albums I’ve run across. Sweet Heavenly Angel of Death is a true lofi burner.
Tue Mar 29, 2022 12:23 pm
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Sky and Trails wrote:Work today will NOT suck. It will be glorious and filled with music.
Tue Mar 29, 2022 12:46 pm
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