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MP3 stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, and was developed by the Motion Pictures Expert Group. It’s an encoding format that uses lossy data compression to seriously crunch audio files down from the high fidelity original into a much more manageable size, nearly universal to modern portable audio players.
MP3 popularity exploded with the rise of the original Napster, a peer-to-peer file sharing program that allowed users to share songs in MP3 format without paying for them. The relatively small size of MP3-format files made this type of file sharing relatively painless, even on slower dial-up connections that were popular at the time it emerged. This type of file sharing is technically illegal and a form of copyright infringement, and once word spread, the sharing of music over the Internet became quite the hot button issue.
Such file sharing still takes place today, but rather than trying to fight it with brick-and-mortar retail, smart publishers have embraced the digitial distribution model, such as Apple's iTunes Store and the DRM-free Amazon MP3 music downloading service.
MP3 achieves its high compression by factoring out aspects of the recording that are generally inaudible to people anyway. Removing those portions and recording the remainder in a more efficient way can cut down file sizes by 90% or more from the original cut, depending on the bit rate. Run of the mill 128kbps bit rate would sound okay, though not considered hi-fi by audiophiles. The higher the bit rate, the better the quality, and the larger the file, and vice versa.
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810 - Supply And Demand 810 is an MC I first heard on The Black Sunn s projects who sent me some of his stuff recently. Hes kinda working in the same vein as Black Sunn, kinda classic headnodding cratedigging hip hop, but one thing I like about 810s stuff is that hes got all these slick 80s pop/R&B; samples ...2 hours ago -
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Lorsque F Com mis la clé sous la porte, on eut trop peur que Jori Hulkkonen s’enterre vivant avec le label. Ne vendons pas la peau du Finlandais, puisque Turbo Recordings lui offre une nouvelle jeunesse et la possibilité d’un 10e album: le tout frais Man From Earth. Le cul entre Chicago et Détroit, sa techno ...2 hours ago -
Soul Kandi Radio Show 21st Nov 2009
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J Nick Power brings you 2 hours of the latest in Soulful House. Share with your friends by using the links below. Enjoy the show!! soul-kandi-radio-show-2009-11-21-ssradio.mp3 http://ssradiouk.com/2009/11/21/soul-kandi-radio-show-21st-nov-2009/ Tortured Soul – “Home To You” (Quentin Harris) [TSTC] ...2 hours ago -
Dextro
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Dextro is Scottish born Ewan Mackenzie. Neatly balanced ambient, with shoegaze, folk and post-rock influences, upon first listening it’s easy to begin comparisons with fellow Scottish IDM legends Boards of Canada. But, as The Milk Factory quoted back in 2006 when describing ‘Consequence Music’, that ...2 hours ago -
[auba001] Jolea – Ghostly Figures (2009)
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Audiobaum is a fresh-faced electronic music label in Helsinki, Finland. Ghostly Figures is a lightly conceptual minialbum. Portrayed as a panorama of feelings, those ghosts of the past are creating the layers of music that almost become tangible. The Album begins with a bittersweet taste of dub-based longing, ...2 hours ago -
Ten Tracks You Need #45
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Hey everyone...busy week...lots of posts, lots of music, and lots of email. It used to be this time of the year the music industry would slow down, but it doesnt seem that way any more as my inbox would indicate. Weve got a few Treasure Trove posts still left to do and theyve gotten an overwhelming response as of ...3 hours ago -
Rhapsody Review
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Buying music isn’t the only option these days and you can “rent” it from a subscription service for a pretty decent monthly fee. Rhapsody is one such service that also offers to sell you the tracks as MP3 if you want to keep them. Read on for a review. [Via]3 hours ago -
Rhapsody Review
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Buying music isn’t the only option these days and you can “rent” it from a subscription service for a pretty decent monthly fee. Rhapsody is one such service that also offers to sell you the tracks as MP3 if you want to keep them. Read on for a review. [Via]3 hours ago -
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Manufacturer: Zune Zune DOCK (9DN-00001, Bulk Pack) for 4GB, 8GB, 30GB, 80GB, 120GB This Zune Dock is in non-retail packaging. It includes a removable face-plate which can optionally be used with the 4GB, 8GB, & 30GB models. The 80GB and 120GB models cannot use the face plate. Please note that to get full use ...3 hours ago -
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Manufacturer: Vangoddy Microsoft Zune HD 16GB, 32GB & Microsoft Zune HD Accessories bundle containing: Premium **PURPLE** Silicon Skin Case Cover + Microsoft Zune HD Car Charger + Microsoft Zune HD Wall Charger + Microsoft Zune HD Sync Cable + Live*Laugh*Love Silicone Wrist Band!!! Product Description This ...3 hours ago -
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Binding: Electronics Manufacturer: Monster Cable MONSTER ZU FM-CH PS Carplay Wireless Plus Charger Designed for Zune Why fumble with CDs when you can play your Zune player in the car on virtually any FM radio station? Enjoy all your favorite digital music while you drive and keep your Zune charged up at the same ...3 hours ago -
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Manufacturer: Bargaincell Portable mini NEW Stereo Speaker system for iPod/cd/MP3 Specifications: Color: White Speakers: 50mm, 4 Ohms Signal cable: 22cm with 3.5mm plug (ST Gold-Plated) Output: 1W x 2 Frequency response: 150Hz-18kHz Dimensions (folded): approx. 4.40" x 2.40" x 2.40" inches (11.18 x 6.10 x 6.10 cm) ...3 hours ago -
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Binding: Electronics Manufacturer: Incipio Incipio DermaSHOT Siicone Case for Zune 4/8/16 GB (Black) The Incipio dermaSHOT silicone case is a tight fitting anti-slip case for your Zune. It is curved to the shape of the Zune so that you can access all the devices features. Features Compatibility ...3 hours ago -
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Manufacturer: iArmbands iArmbands Microsoft Zune ArmBand / Arm Band - fits Zune30 (1G) , Zune80 (2G) , and Zune120 (3G) BLACK neoprene armband made just for the MICROSOFT ZUNE30, ZUNE80, AND NEW ZUNE 120! Brand new, never worn, still in the plastic package!! These great armbands fit arms from 8 to 20 inches and ...3 hours ago -
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NFO (Tracklist) | Amazon Following his first #1 Pop album and his third platinum-plus disc, 2007’s Grammy® winning Call Me Irresponsible, singing sensation Michael Bublé returns to the stage with the live CD, Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden. Featuring powerful performances of his hits ...3 hours ago -
Casper Bangs to release debut EP (MP3)
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Onez n Two’s Part 3 by Nick Copham
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It’s been 25 years since Jesse Saunders gave us ‘ On & On ‘ and we thought it fitting to release part III of the ever-popular Onez ‘n Two’s saga. 34 tracks of the sound that makes you want to dance. A tribute to those who have produced, spun & danced to that warm house sound for the past 25 years. ...4 hours ago -
[tonAtom.104] firnwald – knights of the diving school (2009)
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just add: some melodies from nice to strange, some beats from break to straight and some ambiences, ranging from warm to chilly. from these ingredients tell some stories, of course about the “knights from the diving school”… quite a simple recipy. http://tonatom.net/releases/104/ Posted in Audio, ...4 hours ago -
[ZIMMER047] Drugstore – Anphybia (2009)
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Drugstore is a common American term for a pharmacy. Drugstores sell not only medicines, but also miscellaneous items such as candy, cosmetics, and magazines, as well as light refreshments. http://www.archive.org/details/ZIMMER047 http://www.zimmer-records.org Posted in Audio, Techno4 hours ago
