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Update 02.02.2006 The CD's have arrived, and they are being shipped to those who pre-ordered. The discs turned out very cool, and they were definitely worth waiting for.
Update 01.18.2006 As many already know, there were some problems in shipping the first run of Noise and Toys. The second run is now on its way to We Are Records, so the time is near that the compilation will be truly available to all who want it! Unless something unforeseen happens (again!), the CD's will be shipping within a week! Please visit our online store if you would like to purchase a copy of this great disc.
Update 10.05.2005 We have Just uploaded a 3 1/2 minute promo montage which showcases the tracks which are available on the Noise and Toys Volume One Compilation CD. You can find the files right here:
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Update 09.25.2005 Finally, the time has come to get this compilation released. We Are Records is officially accepting pre-orders for the noise and Toys Volume 1 Compilation. All pre-orders must be received through pay pal or by other accepted payment methods no later than October 9, 2005. Please Visit our online store to order this CD. Artists, please follow the directions in the email you were sent when making pre-orders. To all others, please support these independent musicians by grabbing your own copy! All proceeds from this compilation will be returned to the artists involved as royalties, so you will be making a strong statement by purchasing this compilation.
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I have also updated the links section with the web page of every artist on the compilation, save for the few who lack web space. Please take time to visit these fine locations.
Update 03.26.2005 The track list is now posted! Hearing this selection through a few times has really convinced me that this is going to be a great disc. A big thank you to everyone who contributed material to the compilation. Keep checking this site for news relating to the release of the disc.
Update 02.12.2005 Working on the new page. The page entitled "track list" will house the track list (surprise, surprise), and the list itself will follow soon. Please keep checking here for updates. Early listening consistently proves that this it an exciting group of musicians which has gathered to contribute to this compilation!
Update 01.10.2005 As many of you already know, the submission deadline has come and gone. Entries are being given multiple listens to help make those tough decisions.
If you want to learn more about circuit bending, please visit the sites listed below. By following links found on these pages, you will find even more good sites. Many of these pages are created and maintained by artists who have contributed to this compilation. Please take time to browse their pages.
| Artist Name | Song Title | |
| Mr. seeburg | Fip & Chuff | |
| The Former Yugoslavia | Decimate-370 | |
| Erebus | Preset | |
| Justin Emerson | Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster | |
| Xdugef | Trolling for Clams in Unlikely Places | |
| Allerian | Delivery | |
| Mike Walters | Little Buttons | |
| Assault With Batteries | Flavour Country | |
| Big City Orchestra | We Are Bent Gently, Oops | |
| Anthony | Drumbot Rock | |
| SpivKurl | Elephant Graveyard | |
| AC y DC | Jet Jaguar | |
| The Generator Project | PNEXOMokg | |
| Chester Winowiecki | Radium Mining Part 1 | |
| Rabbit Girls | Speak & Destroy | |
| Enotide | Tokyo Fixed | |
| Ron S. | Farewell to the Southside | |
| The Univac Index | Swing State Jazz Progression |
WELCOME...
This CD compilation will represent one of the few compilations of circuit bending artists in existence, and a release such as this is long over due. The contributors involved frequent many online communities devoted to circuit bending and DIY electronic music. We Are Records has been around for a while now, but this will be the first compilation released by this label.
Some of you may be unfamiliar with circuit bending. While "Bending" is not a genre of music unto itself, it is easily mistaken for one since the vast majority of circuit benders are musicians as well. Circuit bending is an experimental or purposeful modification or destruction of an electronic device, with the intent of creating unique sounds or visual displays. It is as much science as it is art, and it is often destructive during the creative process.
To learn more about circuit bending, please click "LINKS" in the menu to your left.
Like I said, A little reference can't hurt.
The number one requirement for submitting to the Noise and Toys Volume 1/We Are Records Circuit Bent Compilation is that you or someone in the group you represent modifies electronics to make some or all of the instrumentation in the submitted song. One toy modified, and used for one track in the song is fine, as long as it was bent and recorded by you.
Please read and obey the rules and guidelines laid out in these texts:
CLICK HERE for the official rules.
CLICK HERE for the submission form. Please print, fill out, sign, and send this form along with your entry.
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