Posts by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
(DIR) Post #B36Azcd3sRaJQUqw9g by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-08T03:20:45Z
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@0mnishambles The weather is good and we are in our favourite hotel, riding roller coasters, finding weird things to buy, swimming etc. Gold Coast is not for everyone but we like a bit of tacky.If the night had been in Melbourne I’d probably pre check out the winners (of course the top people already know the score) before wearing a tux.
(DIR) Post #B36QGrfUiIH6Iyfe4m by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-08T06:11:56Z
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@0mnishambles I heard it was full of magic stuff and that’s not a win for me…
(DIR) Post #B36RFRpHPNqrp08UnA by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-08T06:22:54Z
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Right then. STORY TIME THREAD. For reference: in USA it’s called Oscars. In UK it’s BAFTAs and here it’s AACTAs. So I was nominated for an AACTA for best soundtrack, awards to be made on the Gold Coast - which is cool because it’s got theme parks. Ceremony required formal wear, flights and accommodation - all up about $5000+ but ok what if I won and no show? That would be bad. (more)
(DIR) Post #B36SMRIvqXtCBVu4J6 by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-08T06:35:22Z
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So we fly up and doll up. Off to (allegedly) The Home Of The Arts. Now I’m sure everyone here has endured a crowded party where you know no one and they are seriously on the piss like a bunch of drunk king penguins. With no contact from our team, we’re just getting poured like a cocktail from end of the ‘red carpet’ to other. I manage to get a hold of our seating numbers and then realise the doom that awaits. Time to eat as many canapés as you can shove in your face. (more)
(DIR) Post #B36TQ5IzgEGH4JEaSe by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-08T06:47:14Z
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We’re going to be locked in the theatre for 2.5 hours. Most of the audience are tanked. And I already know from our seating numbers that there will be no AACTA for me - we are at dead centre of a long row where we would not be able to reach the stage. Should have immediately bailed out but no we were the only technicals representing our damn film. The big prizes are awarded on a following night.We did get: Best Screenplay. Best Set Design. Best Actor. (A bit more)
(DIR) Post #B36UPsj0YONq0NrxNw by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-08T06:58:24Z
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Best screenplay and actor sounds OK doesn’t it?Well that’s kind of sad because implies that the direction wasn’t up to the script - way wrong. “The Correspondent” was shot all first person perspective - a very careful decision and difficult to do. And the music was fully electronic partly designed to alienate the viewer.BUT the movie that won everything was Bring Her Back. And that is a great film. So that’s fair enough!
(DIR) Post #B39wqW2SOBy5edKo8u by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-09T23:01:01Z
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@rasur should have built a scale ski slope in the office and tried it out aimed at people
(DIR) Post #B39xUlPQf3pSuOGsqG by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-09T23:08:18Z
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@c_reider I made my first of these in 2013. It was featured in the Adelaide festival, and the follow up was part of unsound festival in Poland 2 years later. I’ve been posting here about the one I’m making now. If you want to do this then be ready for an intense workload that can take years. There is no lazy option. #music #gamedesign
(DIR) Post #B3BzRZGRwnjAb7ax9s by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-10T22:39:27Z
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@MaxCorp in Australia there’s going to be a big winner which gets every award because it hopes to then get best foreign film out in The Real World. Then there’s an ‘alternative larrikin or cute’ option which soaks up the people who think they are different. That leaves some for the rest - but not much.
(DIR) Post #B3C4DJNAjc2F1llEJM by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-10T23:33:00Z
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The only explosive pumps Im noticing at the gym are arse pumps. Still, I have to drink this stuff. Some day they’ll say it causes cancer.
(DIR) Post #B3E6FWb97eLSqhOrPk by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-11T23:01:44Z
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@c_reider no I’m reading the words and seeing he excused himself out of dinner a few times
(DIR) Post #B3E6eMfJBoiRHZBvhw by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-11T23:04:48Z
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@phantomcircuit I am reminded of him every time I think of something ridiculous. Usually picking on me 🪇
(DIR) Post #B3E8KHg8Digxvu840G by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-11T23:28:33Z
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Looks like I am invited to host a listening night 23rd May at ACMI in Melbourne. 50 people allowed in. There will be a stupidly expensive vinyl player that I will studiously ignore because vinyl sounds like warm shit. What’s the matter with a boombox?I’m supposed to prattle on about influences and high art nostalgia. I think I’ll hijack that notion. #music #live #acmi
(DIR) Post #B3E9v5xeqcfoGFRYp6 by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-11T23:41:59Z
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Roland should just give up and let Cherry make their software for them. Seriously - they’ve been outgunned in every possible way.https://cherryaudio.com/videos/catsynth-sh-max-rolands-sh-series-reimagined-demo-tutorial
(DIR) Post #B3E9wkxXu2mhhjBQRs by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-11T23:44:09Z
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Roland should just give up. Outgunned by a small developer in every possible way.https://cherryaudio.com/videos/catsynth-sh-max-rolands-sh-series-reimagined-demo-tutorial
(DIR) Post #B3Eichg3tOXm85B8xU by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-12T06:15:12Z
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@mrc I would expect public but not sure.
(DIR) Post #B3EiwrZYoQ4UbtkbMu by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-12T06:18:55Z
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@dj2mn just been told I must play at least some vinyl because the sponsor makes vinyl. Jesus.
(DIR) Post #B3EjgENmqr5aNysQ3k by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-12T06:27:06Z
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@dj2mn I'm not comparing HW and SW. This is about the SW that each company is offering up. Cherry are producing better instruments, over a wider range than Roland's Cloud, while making each an outright purchase.Roland isn't even trying to keep up. Really sad.
(DIR) Post #B3G9dWQG7CXxQuMUVs by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-12T22:52:38Z
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@dj2mn I did an inventory and I still have test pressings as well - I just have to make sure I find a Petrol 7” with the 5 lock grooves.But I want to play Stockhausen’s Gesang and fuck playing that on a warbletable - it should be surround. I’ll demand more speakers.
(DIR) Post #B3GA1YXBunQKvt44BM by lardmotel@mastodon.sdf.org
2026-02-12T22:56:53Z
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@dj2mn @Undercat very tempting but I think I’ll stick with Magilla Gorilla.