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2) With regard to the music, I'd like to add the following details. Each file/com- position had between 80-100 digital sound samples that were "musically" arranged on the discs I was originally sent. In this sense, they were "complete". These same files were given to a compa- ny called SoulFood Media to produce and distribute. A gentleman by the name of Gordy Schaeffer (the owner of SoulFood Media) produced the music files, but had to edit the files and reduce them because he couldn't layer 80 different instrumenta- tion/vocal tracks simultaneously without muddying the music. In this process, he also arranged the music samples or "layers" with a more commercial sound. The original files were not very commer- cial-sounding, though the fidelity was out- standing. I heard the files in their original state and could sense the melodies, but it wasn't until after their production that they became musical—at least by my ear's stan- dards. Also, I have known Gordy for about four years, before I ever got the discs or knew about the WingMakers. I referred Gordy's organization to my contact, and they essen- tially hired him to produce/distribute the music. Gordy was an employee of mine when I was a founder of NetRadio Network. That's how I know him. Hope this additional information helps. Kind regards, Mark 3 July 2000 The artwork is a good example. I wish To: Mark Hempel people could see these art files up close in Dear Mark, their full resolution. They're layered just Thanks for your early reply. Any chance like the music files: within each composi- that I may receive a copy of the full, sec- tion there are paintings within paintings ond version of the book? Of course, I'll _ that aren't discernible in the JPEG format. understand if you are not able or allowed to But again, they have specifically instructed provide a copy, but I can't help asking. (If me not to disclose the hi-res files. it is any help, I could promise not to pass I've printed two of these files in a 5,000 on, or reprint, anything of the book whatso- ever. I have to confess, the whole WingMakers scenario to date has certainly "jt's the only piece of got my vote.) Oops, nearly forgot: how much of the art I've ever seen that update you have just sent are you happy for quite literally ‘vacuums’ us to put into print? Kind regards, your consciousness out Duncan of your body when you 4 July 2000 look at it intensely FE : Mark He 1 " Dear Dancan, empe enough. I'm in possession of the full, first (anony- mous) version—not the second (factual) version. I was told by my contact that DPI format and I'm convinced that they there are two versions; I haven't actually could sell thousands of these prints if they read or seen the second version. The impli- wanted to. They're unbelievable in how cation was that they might post the second they move the eye around and into the version later, but would let circumstances composition (I'm an avid art collector). I dictate it. This first version is accurate (so have one of these framed in my office, and I'm told), but the places, names, etc. have anyone who sees it wants to buy a copy. I been modified somewhat...I don't know to just tell them that it's from an anonymous what extent. artist whom I don't know how to contact As far as I'm concerned, you can print (which is true). The other one I have at anything that I've mentioned. My contact home, and it's the only piece of art I've ever ————___—__——_ wants as seen that quite literally "vacuums" your ot THE ENTIRE many people ronsciousness out of your body when you as possible to _ look at it intensely enough. ... SOMEONE Down read this Anyway, whenever I ask my contact STOLE MY ook, which about the artwork, she simply says it's not IN NAME. is why it'll be _ time to release the hi-res files. So, I get the free. I'm not impression that everything gets released sure why according to some prescribed timeline. they're only Obviously, they're in no hurry. utting up the Hope this info helps, Duncan. Oh, and first quarter of to your specific question: I can't release the book. anything—even the first version of the They have book—until I'm given authorization. I always held have a few friends who beg me from time back in letting to time and they get the same response, if me publish _ it's any consolation. Sorry. things (e.g., Kind regards, the other Mark interviews). They seem to (This is all the information we have at have atime- NEXUS Magazine. For further develop - line for letting ments we suggest you visit the the informa- WingMakers website on the internet, at eno 2 oe tion out. www.wingmakers.com. Ed.) enough." » - > / DESTROY THE ENTIRE PLANET...SOMEONE DOWN THERE STOLE MY DOMAIN NAME. 70 * NEXUS "_uit's the only piece of art I've ever seen that AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2000