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iTunes Match, a $24.99 Question.

Apple finally launches iTunes Match two weeks after the “late October” date as mentioned in the “Let’s talk iPhone” event. iTunes Match costs $24.99 annually in the US.

How does iTunes Match work?
Well, iTunes scans the music in your iTunes library and matches them to the ones available in the iTunes Store. iTunes also uploads “unmatched” audio tracks (not just songs, but any audio tracks) from your iTunes Library into your iCloud account.

What you need to know about iTunes Match:

  • iTunes Match is limited to 25,000 songs.
  • iTunes Store purchases made with the same Apple ID being used for iTunes Match do not count towards the 25,000 song limit.
  • Songs containing DRM (Digital Rights Management) will not be matched or uploaded to iCloud unless your computer is authorized for playback of that content

You can find a lot of articles about iTunes Match including the one from Apple Support. Some of you want to know the answer to the $24.99 question. Is iTunes Match worth it?

First, it costs $24.99 for one year. That’s pretty cheap.

Second, once I had iTunes Match I found it to be really convenient. I can easily access my song library on my computers, iPhone and iPad. Well, my HP TouchPad, Android phone and tablet have to take a backseat since they are not supported.

Third, I still purchased CD. Over the years, I ripped the CD’s into AAC and MP3 in various quality. Once I had them matched, I get a music library with consistent encoding quality. That is great considering I had a lot of 128kbps MP3 tracks.

The answer is simple, if you can spare $24.99 a year then you should have no problem trying out iTunes Match.

Remember that iTunes doesn’t have those obscured live bootleg tracks you love so much. iTunes will upload them and it might take some times depending on your internet upload speed.

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South Park: Season 15 Episode 14 – “The Poor Kid”

South Park: Season 15 Episode 14 – “The Poor Kid”
With their parents in jail, Kenny and his brother and sister find themselves in the foster care system. Cartman is sincerely disturbed when Kenny is taken away. He doesn’t know who to rip on for being the poorest kid in school anymore.
Original Air Date: 2011-11-16

Watch “A History Channel Thanksgiving” stream on South Park Studios starting Wednesday November 16th, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. until Tuesday November 22nd, 2011.

You can search for “South Park S15E14“, but you will not find any leaks before the episode aired.

Preview “The Poor Kid” here. (“Don’t Take My Babies!” – Kenny’s parents are arrested.)

“The Poor Kid” Press Release

References:

  • Pabst Blue Ribbon
  • Diablo (T-shirt on one of the character.)
  • Penn State Gazette
  • Penn State University
  • Joe Paterno
  • Agnostic
  • Dr. Pepper
  • Mysterion
  • “Don’t try, do!”
  • Greeley, Colorado

This is the Season Finale for South Park Season 15.

South Park related images are courtesy of South Park Studios.

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The Spotify Effect.

I signed up for a free Spotify account before it required Facebook login. I found out that I had been postponing music purchases if I could listen to them on Spotify.

How would Spotify help the artists?

Well, when my free Spotify account is 6-month-old, I would have to abide by the limitation.

After 6 months, you’ll be limited to 10 hours of streaming a month and a 5-play limit for any individual track. Unless, of course, you’ve subscribed by then!

I was going to buy Megadeth – Th1rt3en but I couldn’t find it at local store. Since I found out the album is available on Spotify, I have postponed the purchase.

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South Park: Season 15 Episode 13 – “A History Channel Thanksgiving”

South Park: Season 15 Episode 13 – “A History Channel Thanksgiving”
After watching a Thanksgiving special on The History Channel, the boys believe that aliens were involved in the original feast. But, questions remain was the first Thanksgiving Dinner haunted? Is alien technology responsible for stuffing? The truth could change Thanksgiving everyone.
Original Air Date: 2011-11-09

Watch “A History Channel Thanksgiving” stream on South Park Studios starting Wednesday November 9th, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. until Tuesday November 14th, 2011.

You can search for “South Park S15E13“, but you will not find any leaks before the episode aired.

Preview “A History Channel Thanksgiving” here. (“This Isn’t History” – The truth about what really happened at the first Thanksgiving is about to be revealed.)

“A History Channel Thanksgiving” Press Release

References:

  • Asgard/Thor
  • Green Lantern
  • Marklar (only in the preview trailer.)
  • Natalie Portman
  • Wormhole
  • The Destroyer

Funny.

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Megadeth – Th1rt3en

First thing that came to my mind was:

Why are there a lot of previously released songs?

  • New World Order
  • Millenium Of The Blind
  • Black Swan

Then there are the also pre-Th1rt3en songs

  • Sudden Death
  • Never Dead

Don’t forget the singles:

  • Public Enemy No. 1
  • Whose Life (Is Is Anyways?)

Right there, 7 out of 13 songs I had somehow heard before the release of the album.

“New World Order” was recorded as a demo back in Countdown To Extinction days. The song was also released by a band called Zoetrope for their album Mind Over Splatter 1n 1993. Megadeth demo was included in Hidden Treasures in 1995 and Youthanasia 2004 Digital Remaster.

“Millenium OFThe Blind” demo was included in Youthanasia 2004 Digital Remaster. The demo included intro riff that later used in “1000 Times Goodbye” off The World Needs A Hero in 2001. The new version of the song is without the intro riff; it is actually something different.

“Black Swan” was originally recorded during United Abominations session in 2007 featuring then guitarist Glen Drover and bassist James LoMenzo. The song was made available for those who pre-ordered United Abominations through Megadeth.com and MegaFanClub. The song was much simpler back then.

I don’t think I need to go on and mention every little thing about this album. Megadeth die-hard fans would enjoy this album. Forget about the remake, re-recorded songs; this album still hits hard.

Roadrunner Records is still selling the CD Deluxe Bundle of Th1rt3en that includes the CD, Digital Downloads and two Picture Discs.

 

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South Park: Season 15 Episode 12 – “1%”

South Park: Season 15 Episode 12 – “1%”
One fat fourth grader is singled out when the Presidential Physical Fitness scores are announced. The kids at South Park Elementary are being punished for Cartman’s failings in the physical education department. What will Cartman do when they all gang up on him?
Original Air Date: 2011-11-02

Watch “1%” stream on South Park Studios starting Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. until Tuesday November 7th, 2011.


You can search for “South Park S15E12“, but you will not find any leaks before the episode aired.


Preview “1%” here. (“Ganging Up on the One Percent” – After being made fun of by the other kids, Cartman’s “best friends” help him through a tough time.)

“1%” Press Release

References:

Images are courtesy of South Park Studios.