The Overnightscape Underground

Check out a preview of Pocket Overnightscape

For the 10th anniversary of the show, I wanted to create a new collection of the complete archive of The Overnightscape Underground. Currently with nearly six month of audio and 5,000 tracks, organized into 97 Lots, and totaling over 200 GB, the main archive on Archive.org is an awesome permanent record, but a bit difficult to navigate.

So, I set out to create a new, compact version of the archive, containing the exact same set of audio. The result is Pocket Overnightscape. And while I still need to work on the guide and the introductory audio, you can preview the main part of Pocket Overnightscape at the above link. The page is a simple file browser with very basic audio playing abilities – so really only appropriate for a preview.

Pocket Overnightscape uses a new “patch” format, which is 12 to 24 hours of audio in a single file, with 20 hours being the target length. It uses the lo-fi MP3 audio format, so each patch is around 200 MB.

The set is organized into 8 channels, each channel containing between 21 and 41 patches, for a total of 225 patches.

So, a listener need only choose a channel, and then choose a patch from that channel to listen to. Patches are similar in length to a longer audiobook. Each track has a computer voice intro and outro, to orient the listener by sound alone.

Most audio players support a function of keeping track of where you last left off listening, to make it easier to listen to a patch over time.

Pocket Overnightscape is 42.4 GB, and can easily fit on a 64 GB flash drive, which currently sell at retail for around $30.

Like a book or a movie, Pocket Overnightscape is a static work. Any audio additions will be done as supplements or a completely new edition. It was a huge personal effort, taking a massive amount of time and energy, but in the end, I think it was worth it.

I will be releasing it to Archive.org in the next few weeks. And I am hoping to produce a limited series of flash drives containing Pocket Overnightscape.

If you want to download some patches, the file browser does have that functionality, or you can browse directly here:
pocket.overnightscape.com/Pocket_Overnightscape/

Note: The name “Pocket Overnightscape” was previously used for the Lo-fi Archive – but now it is exclusively being used for this release. The code name for this project during development was “Overnightscape Tavern”.

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3:48:45 – On the 10th anniversary of the dawn of The Overnightscape… Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side…

(((Description coming))) and the Other Side (at 2:32:37)… The CBS Late Movie – “Nightmare In Badham County” (Opening, 1983) [FuzzyMemories.TV], WLS Channel 7 – Eyewitness News – “The Rise Of 60” (1984) [FuzzyMemories.TV], WFLD Channel 32 – Lunchtime Fun (Promo, 1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], WBBM Channel 2 – Newsbreak with John Drummond (1978) [FuzzyMemories.TV], WLS Channel 7 – Late Night Movie – “Flareup” (Partial Commercial Break, 1977) [FuzzyMemories.TV], The Bradford Exchange – “Norman Rockwell Plates” (Commercial Offer, 1984) [FuzzyMemories.TV], T.A. (Live) by Camelot [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Flesh Gordon Uncut Movie Trailer (1974) [YouTube], The Ballad of Stephen and Eunice by Captain Zig [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Hombre Amarillo by butumbaba [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 2.5], Woman Spirit by Buckle [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Of Soldiers And Altars [FedFlix, public domain], Look Here And There by Manegi [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Sign Of The Malls by Fuzzy Daupner [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], MUSHROOM FIELDS OF THE NORTH STAR by Xaviant Haze [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], Repo Man TV Version – John Wayne [collection], Sardines by Lo Faber [Archive.org, BY-NC 3.0], The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976) (excerpt) [YouTube].

F1909

Listen to The Overnightscape – Beta #1 (3/13/03) from 10 years ago.

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at TheOvernightscape.com

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3:37:49 – Stories, songs, and a mall.

Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Attribution: by The Meanderer – more info at onsug.com

Released March 2013 on The Overnightscape Underground (onsug.com), an Internet talk radio channel focusing on a freeform monologue style, with diverse and fascinating hosts.

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1:02:17 – Eddie from Ireland is back with another episode of “Cloud Base 44”!

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Attribution: by Eddie Murray – more info at onsug.com

Released March 2013 on The Overnightscape Underground (onsug.com), an Internet talk radio channel focusing on a freeform monologue style, with diverse and fascinating hosts.

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3:00:34 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side…

(((Description coming))) and the Other Side (at 1:41:38)… The Amazing Apes [YouTube], Swiss Family Treehouse [collection], The Radio Show with Tom Snyder (Guest: Dr. Demento) October 10, 1991 (excerpt) [Aircheck Collectors], Super Bagman (Stern, 1984) [MAME], Food Doesn’t Fly – Lunchroom Manners [A/V Geeks, public domain], Turkey in the Straw by United States Air Force Band [Archive.org, public domain], Chee Zee Jungle by Kevin MacLeod [incompetech.com, CC BY 3.0], Futurama Promo [collection], Surfing In The Woods by Karibean [EardrumsPop, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Novo DanUp – Sabor a Popcorn [YouTube], Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Opening [collection], Hands Across The Sea (Sousa) by The Pride of the 48 Band [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Enjoy (Demo 2000) by Reptile71 [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Denis Sanders’ “INVASION OF THE BEE GIRLS” movie trailer (1973) [Archive.org], Becky Vanilla by Eric Matchett [Archive.org, public domain], How To Beat Home Video Games – Volume 1 (1982) (excerpt) [collection], Guests From The Farthest End by Synthaurion [Archive.org. CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Howard Stern WNBC Opening [collection], Algo ouvín tra-las vides by A Magnifique Bande dos Homes sen Medo [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Shooting Expo Area Sounds [collection], PM USA Video Newsletter 1987/06/00 (1987) (excerpt) [Archive.org], Arena (Gottlieb, 1987) [PinMAME], Sled Dogs by Snowboarder [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], 1952 – Roller Derby – the Chiefs vs the Jolters [Archive.org, public domain], Space cube by Tubular Tos [Soundclick, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0].

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License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at TheOvernightscape.com

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34:26 – In this episode:

• Stan Lee’s Rants on You Tube,
• Lou Ferrigno and Steven Seagal training a posse of criminals to guard schools,
• thoughts on Once Upon Atari,
• wacky Tod Frye and Atari’s lucrative game compensation package,
• Howard Scott Warshaw acting like Indiana Jones,
• Rick Maurer fitting 100+ variations of Space Invaders on one 2600 cartridge,
• Playstation 4 unveiling,
• MC Hammer gets arrested for unknown reasons,
• laptop computer sweater sock,
• Umberto of Naples, ventriloquist on 1990′s NJ Suburban Cable (video),
• our video game ideas from 25 years ago,
• lousy and obscure Atari computer games,
• was there really a Birdman’s Alley?,
• repairman purposely breaking an old console television,
• and Alec Baldwin vs. Shia LeBeouf.

License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Attribution: by Rob and Greg – more info at paunchstevenson.com

Released March 2013 on The Overnightscape Underground (onsug.com), an Internet talk radio channel focusing on a freeform monologue style, with diverse and fascinating hosts.

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2:18:09 – The Meanderer #2: Books, music, religion and much more.

Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Attribution: by The Meanderer – more info at onsug.com

Released March 2013 on The Overnightscape Underground (onsug.com), an Internet talk radio channel focusing on a freeform monologue style, with diverse and fascinating hosts.

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2:50:20 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side…

(((Description coming))) and the Other Side (at 1:28:40)… World’s Fair Spot 6 [collection], Autopia / Announcements / Area Sounds (Chevron) [collection], Way To New Start by Synth Dimension [Archive.org. CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Blue Bayou Restaraunt (Complete) [collection], CityTV CityPulse Tonight November 6, 1987 [YouTube], Tomorrowland Attractions Preview [collection], Ice (live) by The Forced Oscillations [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Final Tomorrow Show w/ Chevy Chase attacking NBC and Rex Reed [YouTube], 12th Street Rag by Polar Lion [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Earth Tribe by Charly2n [Dogmazic, CC BY-NC 2.0], God Hates Penguins by MyVirtualBand Members [MyVirtualBand, CC BY 2.0], Bad Girls (Gottlieb, 1988) [PinMAME], Commercial Breaks (excerpt) [YouTube], Introduction Insects by Dragon [FreeMusicArchive, BY-NC-ND 3.0], Mindscape – An Audio Adventure From Data Age! (excerpt) [collection], La Belle Epoque (Original Mix) by Il Leprotto [Sostanze Records, CC BY-NC-ND 2.5], Obtaining a Dust Sample (2005) [FedFlix, public domain], If You Had Wings (Eastern Airlines) [collection].

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License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at TheOvernightscape.com

The archive of The Overnightscape Underground is current, up to the end of February 2013.

The Lo-fi Archive (formerly known as Pocket Overnightscape) (43.1 GB) is the same set of tracks as the main archive, but converted to lo-fi 24kbps mono MP3s. It can be downloaded loose or as ZIPs.

Overnightscape Handbook 97 is a PDF that contains detailed information about the archive.

I’m also working on:

Pocket Overnightscape (formerly known as New Pocket Overnightscape) – a reorganization of the archive to make it easier to find each show. It is current up to the end of October 2012. The site right now is a simple file browser and audio player, and is a work in progress. I am currently working on this project, with a new version that includes everything up to the end of February 2013.

Other Side Cask 1 is a collection of all the Other Sides from  January and February 2013.

Other Sides are unique collections of obscure audio and music. Each one was originally released as part of an Overnightscape episode. Here, they are collected on their own. Turn it on and listen all night long…