FAIR SHAKE

[balzenawe]

OK.. i have a 'distribution' thought ... if someone here can send me ONE email address [even a temp one for this one purpose, to keep 'confidetiality], I will send the MP3 Song file tomorrow, including lyrics , and they can 'forward 'it on to their list of people.

I am attenpting various distribution methods to get it out to EVERYONE quicker. It is a 5.44 mb mp3 file, plus the lyrics in the body of the emaul. Having dialup, repeated sendings just chews up my time...so , I am trying to do this smart. It will also be included in the BOYCOTT UPDATE format. any other problems, we can work out as we go. So, someone get back to me if and when you can. Thanks....Joe

PS: A previous song sent to a Mac user in the MP3 windows media player format DID open and play fine.

[gladhand]

Joe,

1. CONGATULATIONS, MY FRIEND!!! If ALL it was, was you singing "Flies In the Buttermilk" terribly off-key, it would be a wonderful thing, since you did this for ALL of us, from deep within the heart, and we're PROUD of you. I have a feeling, though, that it'll be so much better than we can even imagine.

2. I want to reiterate what Joe said. JOYFLSONG was kind enough to pay the copyright fee and shipping costs on this piece on behalf of all of us-big round of applause for this very tangible example of unification!

3. Joe, I'd be tickled if you would send me a copy of both the audio file and the printed lyrics via my email addy-I believe you have it. A virus destroyed my sound card, but I'm working on remedying that asap, and meanwhile, would like to forward the lyrics to as many as possible.

GREAT WORK JOE!

[ThumbsUp]

I second all that Glad has said!! And Joyflsong - what an incredible thing for you to do! Joe, I'll PM you my email address - when you are ready, I'd love to receive it!

[FirmGrip]

Joe---I think if I understand you, it would be easiest for you to send to only ONE email address, and then we could distribute? If so, either gladhand or Fair 3 could distribute it via this site. If there is a LINK you could point us to, we could download the MP3 ourselves, couldn't we? Would that be easier?

Dial up is definitely a drag---but although I have cable, my computer is so bogged down, I sometimes wonder why I'm PAYING for cable!!! However you can get it to us, I would love to just post it on this site so all could download/play/distribute. You tell US what's easiest, and we will accommodate! Thank you for this huge, dedicated effort. What a GIFT to all of us--a great way to spread the word, and make us all feel a part of what you have created from everyone's input.

Can't WAIT!!! :o)

[barheart]

Hob ..Im Here! LOL I followed you...even tho Im a leader! But been with you since day 1 and like you...Im done with being controlled! YEEEHAW Go Girl!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf14CEHv__c


but I do like this vid from Blondie ...bless her heart and talent...needs to be sent to 60 minutes

[balzenawe]

Everyone.....' THE RAIN HAS COME' !!!

That is the title of OUR song, and is currently being distributed via elecronic 'email' by various means, including the EBAY BOYCOTT UPDATE and personal 'relay' methods. Spread the song and word! Everyone is welcome to receive this for FREE, and our 'Grass Roots' distribution process is an excellent example of 'Teamwork'. If you do not get it immediately, you are not being slighted. This method of delivery may take a little time, and have some possible problems, but we can all work that out together!

This version that you are all receiving is the OFFICIAL Copyright mix, and:

'Your item was delivered at 10:59 AM on April 1, 2008 in WASHINGTON, DC 20559 to COPYRIGHT 20559 R03 . The item was signed for by A WALTON'

I will need at least 12-15 hours of production time to do a very 'polished' remix, but I need to take a couple of days off to 'rejuvenate' from these efforts. A 'Re-Mix' will be available in around a week.
OK... The liner notes:
Time [length]: 3 minutes 58 seconds

Artwork: Anything that any of you want personally! This is OUR 'Creation'!

Video Usage: see 'Artwork' above.

CD Labeling: see 'Artwork' above.

Download time: 22 -30 minutes with Dial-up ISP, Under a minute with 'Higher Speed' servers, I guess

Written by: 'THE N.O.I.S.E.' [of the 2008 eBay Boycott]

Arranged by: Joe K****, aka, eBay username 'Balzenawe'

Producer: eBay username 'Balzenawe'
Co-Producer/Executive Producer: eBay username 'Joyflsong'
Engineer: Joe K****, aka, eBay username 'Balzenawe'
Performer: Joe K****, as the musical 'Avatar' of 'THE N.O.I.S.E.'

Cost: Free for Everyone Forever.

In order not to turn the First Thread into a 'music forum', a side thread will be created soon called 'THE RAIN HAS COME' - An original Boycott Song - Comments and Feedback' ,or something like that.

I hope that you all are pleased with OUR song. And, thank you all for offering me this opportunity to be a part of such a unique effort!!

[FirmGrip]

balzenawe---LOVE the name!! I got chills when I read it. I just read on the welcome page a post from someone that made me feel a bit emotional, and that name just sent a jolt right through me.

OK.....


I'm WAITING!!!! Where do I look for this song to arrive? Have you sent it via email to either gladhand or Fair3? Sorry---but you have generated some genuine enthusiasm here, so you have to just put up with our eagerness!!! :o)

[FirmGrip]

Hob ..Im Here! LOL I followed you...even tho Im a leader! But been with you since day 1 and like you...Im done with being controlled! YEEEHAW Go Girl!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf14CEHv__c


but I do like this vid from Blondie ...bless her heart and talent...needs to be sent to 60 minutes

Barheart--I noticed right away when you joined, and I am SO happy to have you here. There are MANY leaders here, and there is plenty of room for many, many MORE!!!! I truly believe this can work, or I wouldn't be wasting my time on it.

Yes--Blondie is GREAT!!! I communicate with her regularly. She is in a difficult position right now, but I hope that she will relax and join us here soon.

Seems appropriate to mention here since this is the song thread, that I keep having the "Blondie" song going through my head....hmmmmm.....

BLONDIE LYRICS

"One Way Or Another"

One way or another I'm gonna find ya
I'm gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha
One way or another I'm gonna win ya
I'm gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha
One way or another I'm gonna see ya
I'm gonna meetcha meetcha meetcha meetcha
One day, maybe next week
I'm gonna meetcha, I'm gonna meetcha, I'll meetcha


LOL--that lady (Blondie---"our" Blondie) is SO much fun, and has made so many valuable contributions to this effort. She needs to come and post the links to all her great videos here at Fair Shake in "The File Room"!!

Edit: P.S. Barheart--your message warmed my heart, and I appreciate it. THANK YOU--I needed that right now!

[balzenawe]

I thought that I had a relay for everyone worked out if they didn't get the BOYCOTT UPDATE from lysol216 or joyflsong from ebay. Send me a private message with your email address and I will get it out to you. Maybe your relay may not have gotten home from work yet. Also ... just ask anyone who does have it ... it is 'Shareware'...[smile].

Sorry for the problem! ---Joe

[FirmGrip]

Here's a link for anyone who wants to hear it:

http://boxstr.com/files/1577453_yak7d/T ... 20COME.mp3

Just give it a bit to load, then click the triangle "play" button.

[balzenawe]

Hi All -

Sorry I have been slow to make the rounds, but my personal 'Rain' was put on hold to get this song project done, and MY flood is rising. There is a 'THE RAIN HAS COME' thread on the 'Bay that has some nice comments and interpretations on the song. I am not trying to get it posted on to keep it on the front page ... just some nice feedback there for everyone to read.

I do encourage EVERYONE to utilize the song in whatever way that you want. I have mentioned that I would suggest us dedicating the song to 'thehairball' [hope to get a real first name at least, but will not push grieving people for it right now] and other 'fallen comrades' in this war on eBay. The N.O.I.S.E. seemed appropriate to use, as it has been used by many since early in the Boycott.

I have one more 'duty' to complete, and my Boycott efforts will personally be coming to an end [but not my support!]. I need to really concentrate on my survival and rebuilding my 'Business Empire' [ha ha] on other Internet selling sites. I will continue to be a member of the 'Bay [unless they 'excommunicate me' during my final 'duty' effort], and visit the 'off eBay' Boycott locations occasionally, too.

More than a couple of people were put on eBay 'pink vacation' as a result of the song distribution efforts on eBay, and I truly wonder why I was 'spared'. I think that the 'Bay just waits until you get '5 strikes' anymore, then hits you with them all at once. I probably have '4 strikes', and they are waiting for the 5th one. I will try to disappoint them, at least until next week.

There is a video in the works, and if anyone would like to contribute pics to it, everyone is welcome to. I am not involved in that effort, personally, but there is a really cool pic of a Devil behind a desk, that was specifically purchased to be used in the video, that is almost my exact 'mental image of JD as the 'laughing Devil', watching us 'dance' to his 'drum'. THAT I found very noteworthy! Gymquail on eBay is collecting those pics for the vid, and you can contact them, or me, for more info.

I will hopefully write more later, as I have some things to do right now. but, I want to thank everyone for their support on this project and want to say....KEEP THEM PROJECTS COMING! Consider them 'Morale boosting entertainment for the troops' - THEY /WE NEED IT!!

Thanks Again, Joe