We printed a flyers for Henry Stanny's Elmer Bernstein concert for people attending that, but thought why the heck not, let's extend our massive 50% sale to everyone. So now until this Friday January 31st, everything on our site is 50% off. Missed something, grab it. Gotta make room for some cool releases this year
I am taking today to listen to NoteforNote's releases on Spotify. This morning I've started with Roger Suen's score to Ms. Purple. Lots to love hear - wonderful strings, guitar, piano, and some jazzy bits too - at times it reminded of some of my fav Carter Burwell scores. Looking forward to hearing more and getting an order in before the end of the sale.
Most excited about what's coming from this label as they're putting out some great stuff.
Sold out limited edition releases are not 50% of the catalog. Why the negativity?
Just seems odd to lump what you can't purchase with what you can in a sale. I purchased three of the "sold out" titles at full price and I'm not complaining. Peace.
Awesome! I just picked up "Project Comstock: Music from Outer Space!"
Maybe if Notefornote makes enough money from this sale, you'll get your wish and they'll release that album. I'm interested, and I know that a lack of interest on the part of the folks running the label is not at issue. If you gather a bunch of like-minded friends to show up in this thread and express interest in Project Comstock's release, I'll bet that wouldn't hurt things either!
Sold out limited edition releases are not 50% of the catalog. Why the negativity?
Just seems odd to lump what you can't purchase with what you can in a sale. I purchased three of the "sold out" titles at full price and I'm not complaining. Peace. Thanks. It's a programming thing but one your comment makes us realize we should try to figure out. Appreciate your support.
Awesome! I just picked up "Project Comstock: Music from Outer Space!"
Maybe if Notefornote makes enough money from this sale, you'll get your wish and they'll release that album. I'm interested, and I know that a lack of interest on the part of the folks running the label is not at issue. If you gather a bunch of like-minded friends to show up in this thread and express interest in Project Comstock's release, I'll bet that wouldn't hurt things either!
Yavar Without digging into the weeds here, Holocaust is our reason for the change of heart. If we can't sell more than 250 of that one, then how the heck will we sell more of Comstock? Not going to dignify commentary on this anymore, sadly. If we do it then somebody convinced me we will sell the 500 copies that will guarantee a break even. Sadly, we can't release things with break even as the goal. Onya Barri making fun of us is just proving to me that I maybe right. I wish we could release every cool thing i love (and this album is one i love). This is my last comment on the issue so if somebody comes back at us with proof I am wrong, making jokes isn't going to spur me to spend valuable cashflow on cult titles anymore. Thanks Yavar, you are a gentleman and I deeply respect you.
If you gather a bunch of like-minded friends to show up in this thread and express interest in Project Comstock's release, I'll bet that wouldn't hurt things either!
Without digging into the weeds here, Holocaust is our reason for the change of heart. If we can't sell more than 250 of that one, then how the heck will we sell more of Comstock?
Thanks for explaining this publicly, Bryon. If I may treat your question as non-rhetorical, the answer I would put forth is this: a sci-fi theme sells. Though not quite a film score itself, I think Project Comstock: Music from Outer Space would essentially have a *very* different audience than Holocaust, appealing more to folks who like sci-fi film scores, a much more popular genre than scores relating to the Holocaust, I would think. Stick another planet or a spaceship on the cover and I think it's instantly more likely to sell. Especially in today's world people are after escapism, including in music. In that light, Holocaust and Project Comstock: Music from Outer Space could not be two more different projects, even if what they have in common is quality music.
Not going to dignify commentary on this anymore, sadly. If we do it then somebody convinced me we will sell the 500 copies that will guarantee a break even. Sadly, we can't release things with break even as the goal. Onya Barri making fun of us is just proving to me that I maybe right.
If I may just put in a word of defense re: Onya -- I don't think he means any harm with his constant nagging about Project Comstock. You had told us it was in the works, and he got his hopes up that it would be coming out on CD. I honestly think if you release it he will buy it and sing its praises everywhere. I don't think he was aware of sales reasons for reconsidering the project, and now maybe he'll be more supportive instead of constantly ribbing you (though I think he didn't mean that in a mean-spirited way, either).
I wish we could release every cool thing i love (and this album is one i love). This is my last comment on the issue so if somebody comes back at us with proof I am wrong, making jokes isn't going to spur me to spend valuable cashflow on cult titles anymore. Thanks Yavar, you are a gentleman and I deeply respect you.
Thanks for the kind words Bryon -- I think you're a good guy too! I reiterate: I don't think anyone in this thread is against a release of Project Comstock on CD, and there are several people here who are all for it. So essentially, we're all on the same side and no offense is intended (just hopes for its eventual release).
In closing, for those who have no idea what we're talking about, here's the full album (albeit sounding MUCH worse obviously than an official Notefornote CD release from the original tapes would sound):
Give it a listen and chime in here if you'd buy it!
Yavar
P.S. Folks at 50% off you should really grab Morton Gould's Holocaust score -- it's excellent.
Let me add to Yavar's statement that people should really check out Gould's Holocaust. The music is powerful and stunning. I think it's the best of Gould's career. And the sound quality of the CD is flawless. My favorite soundtrack of recent years.
I've really been excited for the Comstock CD so I still hope it can become a reality one day. But whatever happens, a massive thank you Bryon and Notefornote crew for all of the goodies you have given us already!
Without digging into the weeds here, Holocaust is our reason for the change of heart. If we can't sell more than 250 of that one, then how the heck will we sell more of Comstock?
Thanks for explaining this publicly, Bryon. If I may treat your question as non-rhetorical, the answer I would put forth is this: a sci-fi theme sells. Though not quite a film score itself, I think Project Comstock: Music from Outer Space would essentially have a *very* different audience than Holocaust, appealing more to folks who like sci-fi film scores, a much more popular genre than scores relating to the Holocaust, I would think. Stick another planet or a spaceship on the cover and I think it's instantly more likely to sell. Especially in today's world people are after escapism, including in music. In that light, Holocaust and Project Comstock: Music from Outer Space could not be two more different projects, even if what they have in common is quality music.
In closing, for those who have no idea what we're talking about, here's the full album (albeit sounding MUCH worse obviously than an official Notefornote CD release from the original tapes would sound):
Give it a listen and chime in here if you'd buy it!
P.S. Folks at 50% off you should really grab Morton Gould's Holocaust score -- it's excellent.
Yavar, I would never tell a label what to release or not release. But there's no way in hell they'll sell more than five copies of Project Comstock, maybe six after Thor sells off his promo copy he got for free.
More seriously I wish everyone's holy grail's were released on CD and sold marvelously. But this is not a traditional "science fiction" score, it's not even a score. I would argue franchise scores sell, not any particular genre score. This isn't a score from a franchise and 50's" style science fiction lounge music would have a smaller audience than Fluppy Dogs.
Yavar, I would never tell a label what to release or not release. But there's no way in hell they'll sell more than five copies of Project Comstock, maybe six after Thor sells off his promo copy he got for free.
That is because you are perceiving this album from your insular little world of 80s and 90s film music, and you apparently have no idea how this album is viewed within DJ culture.
Yavar, I would never tell a label what to release or not release. But there's no way in hell they'll sell more than five copies of Project Comstock, maybe six after Thor sells off his promo copy he got for free.
That is because you are perceiving this album from your insular little world of 80s and 90s film music, and you apparently have no idea how this album is viewed within DJ culture.
Your right about that. But wouldn't this be sold to the FSMer crowd? Do DJ's hang around here?
All kinds of listeners lurk here, if only to keep up on new releases, especially stuff that has not previously been available.
Lots of composers discussed here have relevance beyond film score circles. The "Project Comstock" album in particular is considered a masterpiece of sorts within the genre of postwar mood music albums.
