Tweaker

[Ryan]

Anyone else looking forward to the new offering by Chris Vrenna? It's confirmed to be in the works. Maybe even near completion, I can't recall.

[Leviathant]

I haven't thought about Tweaker in a long time. His second album has aged better than his first, let's hope his third isn't too heavily influenced by his time with Manson.

[iamanexit]

let's hope his third isn't too heavily influenced by his time with Manson.

Word.
I haven't actually heard of anything new coming out (until just now), and I suppose I'm moderately excited about it (though containing it, for the most part).

[Ryan]

Yeah it's been posted about on his Facebook.

[BenAkenobi]

back in '08 rumour of new album to be released soon haven't we heard?*http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/tv-and-movies/yoda.gif

[Ryan]

http://www.facebook.com/tweakermusic?ref=ts

TweakerMusic (http://www.facebook.com/tweakermusic)

Listening to new tracks for the upcoming tweaker album Chris just sent over! Completely awesome!

TweakerMusic (http://www.facebook.com/tweakermusic)
Chris has shared 7 tracks for the new tweaker album, the album cover, who 2 guests will be with me! Its going to be epic!
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/389973_265408203507258_129612097086870_746559_2111 822711_n.jpg

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/50312_129612097086870_1144_q.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/tweakermusic)
TweakerMusic (http://www.facebook.com/tweakermusic)

Recent photo of Chris Vrenna in his living room with Elliot painting above!

[ManBurning]

surprised nobody bumped this up considering the big news today.

Short clips of the new album are available for listen now. Album drops in October.

Tracklisting:

01. ponygrinder
02. nothing at all (feat. Jessicka Addams)
03. a bit longer than usual
04. areas of the brain
05. hoarding granules
06. getting through many a bad night
07. grounded (feat. kaRIN)
08. this is ridiculous
09. i don't care anymore
10. wasted time
11. fine (feat. Abhorrent Derelict)

http://www.metropolis-mailorder.com/product.php?prodnum=MET+826

[Frozen Beach]

I'm not liking how this is sounding. I also wish he got Will Oldham and David Sylvian back.

[Space Suicide]

A song featuring Jessicka Addams? Count me in.

[neorev]

New Tweaker!
I actually like what Im hearing... sures its different, but im liking it

[ManBurning]

I think it's really good! I mean as good as 20 second clips can make a song sound, it's definatly music to my ears!
Way better than 2AM wake up call, that's for damn sure!

[Leviathant]

Unfortunately, I think I'm going to give this one a pass. I'm just not getting much feeling out of the clips I've heard :\

[zaps30]

Is the label website the only place to order the CD version? I only see the MP3 version on Amazon. That website doesn't take PayPal.

[ManBurning]

Here is a review of the album:
http://www.examiner.com/review/another-perfect-late-night-soundtrack-from-tweaker

Leads me to beleive there is a leaked promo copy out already, but I can't find much online other than the usual "do this survey to get a link to the download" sites and those are pretty rubbish.

[paul_guyet]

For some reason, @tweakermusic wasn't able to get into ETS, but I volunteered to post some links for them so, here goes:

The "fine" remix contest on Acid Planet:
http://www.acidplanet.com/tweaker3

And the Amazon CD pre-order:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0096PS6QA/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

I've been a fan of Tweaker since TATU and 2 am wake up call blew the back off my head, so, while I'm stoked about CTTE, I'm saddened to hear this might be it.
Hopefully, Vrenna will change his mind.

Here's hoping.

[paul_guyet]

Aaaand here's a link to the story about Vrenna leaving Marilyn Manson (thank Christ) which has a stream of "nothing at all" which features Jessicka from JOJ.
http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/09/18/chris-vrenna-marilyn-manson/
(https://t.co/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FGMZCV7vP&sig=aec94ba350ab1993e458288534471065a2fddc82&uid=149017964&iid=am-212786989413497540241860611&nid=27+237)
It's a nice call back to "Happy Child", dark.

[Leviathant]

For some reason, @tweakermusic wasn't able to get into ETS

Turns out our email system was on the fritz - I re-sent emails to everyone who tried to register during the downtime, so they should be able to sign in now. If they're still having trouble, have them contact leviathant@gmail.com

[paul_guyet]

Will do, thanks.

[tweaker]

Here is the latest review of 'call the time eternity' for your reading enjoyment: http://popblerd.com/2012/10/09/spin-cycle-tweaker-call-the-time-eternity/

You can also connect with tweaker at:
http://www.facebook.com/tweakermusic
http://www.twitter.com/tweakermusic

[tweaker]

Turns out our email system was on the fritz - I re-sent emails to everyone who tried to register during the downtime, so they should be able to sign in now. If they're still having trouble, have them contact leviathant@gmail.com

thanks for fixing our account.

[ManBurning]

Aaaand here's a link to the story about Vrenna leaving Marilyn Manson (thank Christ) which has a stream of "nothing at all" which features Jessicka from JOJ.
http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/09/18/chris-vrenna-marilyn-manson/
(https://t.co/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FGMZCV7vP&sig=aec94ba350ab1993e458288534471065a2fddc82&uid=149017964&iid=am-212786989413497540241860611&nid=27+237)
It's a nice call back to "Happy Child", dark.

This song is downright amazing! This is gonna be a great record. I have a feeling it's going to shatter the 2 records that came before it.

[danebraddy]

nothing at all is awesome - made me go back and listen to "Attraction...".

I always preferred 2am Wake Up Call, the atmosphere was so well executed and authentic on that album, listening to it made me feel like a melancholic insomniac :)

That being said, Chris could release an album of white noise and I'd be on-board - great to have tweaker back!

[baudolino]

new album stream : http://www.revolvermag.com/news/tweaker-featuring-former-nine-inch-nails-and-marilyn-manson-drummer-chris-vrenna-premiere-new-album-call-the-time-eternity.html

[tweaker]

new album stream : http://www.revolvermag.com/news/tweaker-featuring-former-nine-inch-nails-and-marilyn-manson-drummer-chris-vrenna-premiere-new-album-call-the-time-eternity.html


You guys are awesome! I was just coming here to post the link and you beat me to it. I hope you enjoy.

[baudolino]

You are welcome! Pretty awesome so far...

[ManBurning]

The link seems to be busted...
Clicking on it does nothing but gets you an error page.

If you do manage to bring up the page, and click on the Tweaker article, it doesn't open it, just refreshes the news page. Bizarre.

[Leviathant]

It's working for me. I'm on track 5.

[Frozen Beach]

Doesn't work for me in any browser I have.

[tyrannus]

It's very early and my opinion may change, but this is very very good. This may be his best effort yet.

[neorev]

loving it so far, up to "Hoarding Granules"

i think i wanna see Tweaker and Meat Beat Manifesto join forces... i think you guys would compliment each other quite well

now that would be an epic tour :D

and if you can have me open for your guys as well :p

[ManBurning]

Alright, the link works on my netbook.
Very strange, it still won't open on my main computer, but it works fine on my far more inferior piece of trash netbook that can barely even run the internet, haha.

On track 7 "grounded", so far so good. Well... everything up until this song came on. Whoever this lady is, I don't like her voice/singing style.

[Demogorgon]

so... anybody ripped the stream yet? no real reason...

[spahn]

i'm really liking this so far. much darker and harder than his previous 2 releases which i was not a real big fan of. really like areas of the brain and hoarding granules right now.
@tweaker, will you be touring for this release? would love to hear this live, in south florida. :)

[spahn]

vote for tweaker:
http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2012/10/19/what-record-are-you-most-looking-forward-to-next-week-91/

[DF118]

Interesting to hear Nothing At All's chorus riff almost word for word from Happy Child from TATATU.

[tweaker]

Interesting to hear Nothing At All's chorus riff almost word for word from Happy Child from TATATU.

sometimes the end is just the beginning...

[DF118]

sometimes the end is just the beginning...

:D

It's probably my favourite track on the new album. Also looking forward to hearing about any tour dates too, would love to see you in NYC if possible.

[Piko]

Just scooped the album up, and a few tracks in on my listen. Not at all what I was expecting (didn't listen to a single sample, or anything. Completely blind). Might be a grower. Certainly much darker and heavier than the last two. Guess manson influenced him.

[tweaker]

I just thought you guys might enjoy seeing our video for 'getting through many a bad night'. You can see it on Noisecreep here http://aol.it/ZDVeHl

[_incoma_]

Loving the album. I don't really hear the "Manson" influence people have been talking about and that's more than a good thing.

[Ryan]

I love the new record! Any b-sides to be released Chris?

[Deadpool]

Anyone buy this new single yet? 3 new songs and a remix. Sounding good!

http://www.metropolis-mailorder.com/digital.php?prodnum=MET+846D

[spiral94]

This Chris produce this?

[katara]

On track 7 "grounded", so far so good. Well... everything up until this song came on. Whoever this lady is, I don't like her voice/singing style.
Seriously? Seriously.
But then, I am a pretty big fan of her own band (http://www.collide.net), so...

I've heard the album twice now. I definitely think it's a grower. The further into the album I get, the more I'm drawn in by it. It's quite different from his previous work, but also it retains that strain of weirdness that makes his music so distinct.

Oh, and whoever says this sounds like Marilyn Manson needs to get their ears looked at. By a doctor.

[Piko]

Maybe, when people reference Manson, they're talking about how much darker in tone this album is compared to the previous two. He had been working with Manson for quite awhile. Someone had to have rubbed off on him, musically.

[Space Suicide]

Will have to check out the new stuff!

[tweaker]

Enjoy this "Angry and Sad" Podcast with Chris Vrenna! http://guido-paparazzi.tumblr.com/

Paul Guyet is Angry...and Sad but we like him anyway.

[tweaker]

I love the new record! Any b-sides to be released Chris?

Thanks and we hope so.

[Ryan]

Thanks and we hope so.

Awesome!

btw, whose idea was it to (semi) incorporate Happy Child's lyrics into "Nothing At All"? It made it the best track on the record!

[tweaker]

I'm so glad I can finally share this with you:
tweaker - "and then there's nothing"
released 26 Nov 2013 via Metropolis Records
pre-order: http://bit.ly/1cL8ClZ

01. Pig-grinder (featuring Raymond Watts)
02. Nothing At All (Gary Numan & Ade Fenton Mix)
03. Grounded (Dave Ogilvie & Colin Janz Mix)
04. Nothing At All (Front Line Assembly Mix)
05. A Bit Longer Than Usual (Rasputina Mix)
06. Areas of The Brain (KMFDM Mix)
07. Hoarding Granules (Sean Beavan & Joe Haze Mix)
08. Grounded (Dave Lombardo Mix)
09. Nothing At All (Alternate Rock Mix)
10. All In
11. Ponygrinder (Army of The Universe Mix)
12. Nothing At All (Exageist Mix)
13. Wasted Time (Rob King feat. Adrian Terrazas-Gonzalez Mix)
14. Grounded (3KStatic Mix)
15. Limerence
16. Fine (Aaron Zilch Mix)

[spiral94]

Preordered!

[Ryan]

i'm so glad i can finally share this with you:
Tweaker - "and then there's nothing"
released 26 nov 2013 via metropolis records
pre-order: http://bit.ly/1cl8clz

01. Pig-grinder (featuring raymond watts)
02. Nothing at all (gary numan & ade fenton mix)
03. Grounded (dave ogilvie & colin janz mix)
04. Nothing at all (front line assembly mix)
05. A bit longer than usual (rasputina mix)
06. Areas of the brain (kmfdm mix)
07. Hoarding granules (sean beavan & joe haze mix)
08. Grounded (dave lombardo mix)
09. Nothing at all (alternate rock mix)
10. All in
11. Ponygrinder (army of the universe mix)
12. Nothing at all (exageist mix)
13. Wasted time (rob king feat. Adrian terrazas-gonzalez mix)
14. Grounded (3kstatic mix)
15. Limerence
16. Fine (aaron zilch mix)

sexy!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ryan]

So you remixed Numan and Numan remixed you?

 CD2
1 I Am Dust (Original Demo)
2 Here In The Black (Original Demo)
3 The Calling (Original Demo)
4 We're The Unforgiven (Original Demo)
5 I Am Dust (Roman Remains Remix)
6 Love Hurt Bleed (Tweaker Remix)

[neorev]

I'm so glad I can finally share this with you:
tweaker - "and then there's nothing"
released 26 Nov 2013 via Metropolis Records
pre-order: http://bit.ly/1cL8ClZ

01. Pig-grinder (featuring Raymond Watts)
02. Nothing At All (Gary Numan & Ade Fenton Mix)
03. Grounded (Dave Ogilvie & Colin Janz Mix)
04. Nothing At All (Front Line Assembly Mix)
05. A Bit Longer Than Usual (Rasputina Mix)
06. Areas of The Brain (KMFDM Mix)
07. Hoarding Granules (Sean Beavan & Joe Haze Mix)
08. Grounded (Dave Lombardo Mix)
09. Nothing At All (Alternate Rock Mix)
10. All In
11. Ponygrinder (Army of The Universe Mix)
12. Nothing At All (Exageist Mix)
13. Wasted Time (Rob King feat. Adrian Terrazas-Gonzalez Mix)
14. Grounded (3KStatic Mix)
15. Limerence
16. Fine (Aaron Zilch Mix)

Oh hell yeah!
Tweaker vs Front Line Assembly = fuck yeah. Where's my Tweaker/FLA tour??? Now that would be amazing... you both got new releases to promote.
...and if you were to add Meat Beat Manifesto, that would be a dream come true tour, plus y'all on Metropolis.
If I was Mr. Money Shoes, that would be THE line up that I would finance.

Ogilvie, Beaven, Numan on remixes duties? Oh I am so in!

[Space Suicide]

There's some great artists in the lineup for the people that have remixed tracks for this. Raymond Watts' remix will be the one I look most forward to and how convenient the one song he's doing has the word pig in it.

[Halo Infinity]

I thought this deserved to be posted here. As the title in the video says, Chris Vrenna visited New Hope Middle School. The video was uploaded April 25, 2013.


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

Oh whoops. It was also labeled as Chris Vrenna / Related in the A-Z of Bands/Artists/Etc. thread, and I didn't realize that it was also just the Tweaker thread.

http://www.echoingthesound.org/community/threads/1850-A-Z-of-Bands-Artists-Etc?p=99349#post99349

[perceptionnexus]

That was really nice of Chris to go teach a bunch of 8th graders how to play March of the Pigs.

[ManBurning]

Oh, thanks for bumping this... if not to watch Chris play in a gym (odd?), but for the fact that I missed the announcement of that remix album that was posted 2 months ago.
Not sure how that news slipped by me, but the list of remix contributors looks off the chart on there! Looking forward to hearing those.

[Ryan]

Oh, thanks for bumping this... if not to watch Chris play in a gym (odd?), but for the fact that I missed the announcement of that remix album that was posted 2 months ago.
Not sure how that news slipped by me, but the list of remix contributors looks off the chart on there! Looking forward to hearing those.

I made a wiki page for it a bit ago:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_Then_There%27s_Nothing

[ManBurning]

Looks good! I especially wanna hear this pig-grinder song. You can never go wrong with some Raymond Watts!

[Halo Infinity]

Oh, thanks for bumping this... if not to watch Chris play in a gym (odd?)
Yeah, I didn't realize I made that mistake at first, because this thread is also labeled Chris Vrenna / Related in the A-Z of Bands thread. I also found that a bit odd too. I also posted that video in the Random NIN Thoughts thread, basically saying that I inevitably thought of the beginning lyrics to March Of The Pigs as soon as he started playing the beat.

[Ryan]

I'm so glad I can finally share this with you:
tweaker - "and then there's nothing"
released 26 Nov 2013 via Metropolis Records
pre-order: http://bit.ly/1cL8ClZ

01. Pig-grinder (featuring Raymond Watts)
02. Nothing At All (Gary Numan & Ade Fenton Mix)
03. Grounded (Dave Ogilvie & Colin Janz Mix)
04. Nothing At All (Front Line Assembly Mix)
05. A Bit Longer Than Usual (Rasputina Mix)
06. Areas of The Brain (KMFDM Mix)
07. Hoarding Granules (Sean Beavan & Joe Haze Mix)
08. Grounded (Dave Lombardo Mix)
09. Nothing At All (Alternate Rock Mix)
10. All In
11. Ponygrinder (Army of The Universe Mix)
12. Nothing At All (Exageist Mix)
13. Wasted Time (Rob King feat. Adrian Terrazas-Gonzalez Mix)
14. Grounded (3KStatic Mix)
15. Limerence
16. Fine (Aaron Zilch Mix)

Has anyone heard this yet?

[Ryan]

The Deluxe edition only available on iTunes includes 5 additional remixes. Remixers include Aaron Zilch (of American Head Charge), Shiv-r, Perileyes, and Encanti. [2] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_Then_There's_Nothing#cite_note-2)



17
Fine (Rojer Faust Mix)
Tweaker (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tweaker/id2816449)
3:12
$0.99
View In iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/then-theres-nothing-deluxe/id715009682#)


18
Grounded (Joe Haze Mix)
Tweaker (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tweaker/id2816449)
5:19
$0.99
View In iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/then-theres-nothing-deluxe/id715009682#)


19
Fine (3KStatic Mix)
Tweaker (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tweaker/id2816449)
4:14
$0.99
View In iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/then-theres-nothing-deluxe/id715009682#)


20
Nothing at All (Shiv-r Mix)
Tweaker (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tweaker/id2816449)
5:05
$0.99
View In iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/then-theres-nothing-deluxe/id715009682#)


21
Grounded (Perileyes & Encanti Mix)
Tweaker (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tweaker/id2816449)
4:37
$0.99
View In iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/then-theres-nothing-deluxe/id715009682#)



BookletAnd Then There's Nothing
Tweaker (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tweaker/id2816449)
--
Album Only
View In iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/then-theres-nothing-deluxe/id715009682#)

[Ryan]

Just bought it... the PDF booklet is short but nice.

[voidnz]

What are the tracks like? Might have to make an online purchase

[paul_guyet]

Here's my review of the new remix album.

Bottom line, the guys that made it wanted to make a Further Down The Spiral for Call The Time Eternity.
And they pretty much did it.

Enjoy.

Guido's Fuckrant Page - a review of tweaker's And Then There's Nothing (http://guidopaparazzi.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-review-of-tweakers-and-then-theres.html)

[ManBurning]

Chris just updated the Tweaker facebook with this bit of info:


So many internet rumors follow me, and I think it is time to set all records straight to stop the lies and mistruths. First, I DID have rotator cuff surgery in July to repair a severe tear in my left shoulder. The surgery went great and I am almost done with physical therapy to regain 100% use of my arm. I should make my drumming premier with Army Of The Universe - Official - opening for Skinny Puppy in late February. Second, I DID move out of Los Angeles to Madison, WI. I started to hate the scene in LA, and built an amazing SSL studio here and in addition to all my work, I am also teaching recording arts. Other than the sub-freezing temps, it's an amazing city. Third, I am NOT involved with Primitive Race and it's been slightly upsetting seeing my name constantly associated with it. I have two new projects slated for 2014 and want the focus on those.
I wish everyone a great holiday and New Years!
Chris

Pretty cool that's he gonna be joining the tour and drumming with the opening band for the upcoming Skinny Puppy tour. I plan on hitting up that show when it comes here, and that almost makes suffering through Army of Universe worth it (not a fan of their style, saw them open from KMFDM and they didn't really impress me. They weren't terrible, just nothing amazing).

Shocked he left LA though. I hear alot of rockstars leave LA, they hate the lifestyle. I wonder what there is to hate? I've been to LA many times and love it there. Guess it might have a different feel between just visiting and actually living there. Still, I donno if i'd be able to give up the weather just like that, I hate cold weather! I'd love to move to either Australia or LA one day just for the weather!

[Piko]

And more proof on how much talk Primitive Race is, no bite...

[ManBurning]

And more proof on how much talk Primitive Race is, no bite...

Oh, hahahahahah.... you have no idea. It gets worse... Check out what Primitive Race just wrote on their facebook this morning after Chris wrote his message:


Chris Vrenna will not be taking part in Primitive Race (https://www.facebook.com/primitiveraceband). We started out but he had a shoulder injury and then moved cross country to start a great new job teaching. He's also working on some cool new stuff as well that will be awesome. I wish him the best in his new career in Wisconsin. Its disappointing but life makes many twists and turns

It's like, they just HOPED he would be part of it. Doesn't even seem like they asked him. I'm starting to question the authenticity of that band and whether all the other artists they have attatched to their project are in fact true or not.

[Piko]

I mean, seriously, how long has this "band" been at it now? Where's the music? And didn't they do a kickstarter, or something along those lines? Where did that money go?

Edit:

I remember. They sold a bunch of t-shirts and paper bag "masks".

[Ryan]

Benn re-getting into Tweaker lately. Am I missing anything from what I've listed below? --

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http://i58.tinypic.com/rlx4sm.jpg

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[Leviathant]

There was a video/surround DVD release of 2 AM Wakeup Call that had notably different mixes of the songs, although I preferred the album versions, as I recall.

[Piko]

I Am The One with Burton Bell?

[Ryan]

There was a video/surround DVD release of 2 AM Wakeup Call that had notably different mixes of the songs, although I preferred the album versions, as I recall.

Audio rip plz?

[Ryan]

I Am The One with Burton Bell?

Is that the same as I Am The One from the demo reel or different? If so, where was that featured?

[Ryan]

I Am The One with Burton Bell?


Wait, nevermind. I had it in my Misc folder which I forgot to put up as a screen shot -


http://i58.tinypic.com/rvjd36.jpg

[neorev]

Wait, nevermind. I had it in my Misc folder which I forgot to put up as a screen shot -


http://i58.tinypic.com/rvjd36.jpg

Hey Ryan, you think it would be possible to grab the Linoleum EP, Demo Reel, and Misc Tracks off ya? I lost these when my old computer friend... my whole music collection and 3 years worth of my own music production POOF! Gone... Now I know to back EVERYTHING up. Lesson learned.
I have The Attractions To All Things Uncertain, 2AM Wake Up Call, & And Then There's Nothing in FLAC as well as Call Time In Eternity in 320 MP3.
But I would love to get these other tunes if that's cool with you. I would be totally grateful. I have a Dropbox.

[Ryan]

Hey Ryan, you think it would be possible to grab the Linoleum EP, Demo Reel, and Misc Tracks off ya? I lost these when my old computer friend... my whole music collection and 3 years worth of my own music production POOF! Gone... Now I know to back EVERYTHING up. Lesson learned.
I have The Attractions To All Things Uncertain, 2AM Wake Up Call, & And Then There's Nothing in FLAC as well as Call Time In Eternity in 320 MP3.
But I would love to get these other tunes if that's cool with you. I would be totally grateful. I have a Dropbox.


Do you have the vocal version of Swamp and the other bonus tracks I have listed for TATATU?

[neorev]

Do you have the vocal version of Swamp and the other bonus tracks I have listed for TATATU?

No, I just have the regular 13 track version of the album. Didn't realize you had extra tracks listed on yours.

[Ryan]

No, I just have the regular 13 track version of the album. Didn't realize you had extra tracks listed on yours.

Two of the three appear on the Linoleum EP, so I'll just up the vocal version of Swamp.

[neorev]

Two of the three appear on the Linoleum EP, so I'll just up the vocal version of Swamp.

Nice! Thanks so much!

I always wanted to see a tour with Tweaker / Meat Beat Manifesto/ Front Line Assembly... that would be an amazing line up to experience all in a single show.
Plus, all three artists have released their latest stuff thru Metropolis Records... so they all have that connection with each other.
Throw in another Metropolis artist like Juno Reactor and you'll have yourself an even more epic/industrially diverse night.
who do we have to contact and beg for that to happen? :P

[Hazekiah]

I recorded pretty damned good audio of Tweaker's sets when they were opening for Skinny Puppy at The Vic back in '04 but seem to have misplaced the minidiscs somewhere in the course of the past decade since then.

It's been KILLING me not knowing where they are but I almost never throw anything out and I've found just about every other minidisc I'd thought was gone forever, so I haven't lost all hope yet.

It still drives me crazy, though.

:-\

[Ryan]

I recorded pretty damned good audio of Tweaker's sets when they were opening for Skinny Puppy at The Vic back in '04 but seem to have misplaced the minidiscs somewhere in the course of the past decade since then.

It's been KILLING me not knowing where they are but I almost never throw anything out and I've found just about every other minidisc I'd thought was gone forever, so I haven't lost all hope yet.

It still drives me crazy, though.

:-\


That's a pain. I've always wondered what Nick Young sounds like on all the tracks (he almost sounds like a woman on Sleepwalking Away), and how Microsize Boy sounds differently as a live arrangement.

[Ryan]

There was a video/surround DVD release of 2 AM Wakeup Call that had notably different mixes of the songs, although I preferred the album versions, as I recall.

Matt no longer has the 2am DVD. Does anyone here by any chance? And could you perhaps rip the audio (DVD Audio Extractor) so I can hear the different mixes?

Cheers in advance.

[howdidislipinto]

Does anyone have a copy of the Microsize Boy demo that was posted (for freeeeeeee) on the official Tweaker site aaaaaages ago? Just went hunting for that in my collection (I remember loving the non-altered vocals) and just realized I don't have it anymore.

[Ryan]

^ I have it, can get it to you tomorrow:




Wait, nevermind. I had it in my Misc folder which I forgot to put up as a screen shot -


http://i58.tinypic.com/rvjd36.jpg

[Shadaloo]

If we want to be all-encompassing, there's also the American McGee's Alice OST, or as I like to call it, Chris' very own Quake. :p

[Frozen Beach]

If we want to be all-encompassing, there's also the American McGee's Alice OST, or as I like to call it, Chris' very own Quake. :p
Man, I really wish Chris would release an expanded version of the Alice OST because there's quite a few tracks, if I remember, that weren't included. plus I think some tracks have different variations. I ripped them from my copy of the game, but they're only 128kbps mp3s. Better than nothing, I guess. I wonder though if the remastered version of the game that came with Madness Returns has higher quality files?

[Ryan]

Does anyone have a copy of the Microsize Boy demo that was posted (for freeeeeeee) on the official Tweaker site aaaaaages ago? Just went hunting for that in my collection (I remember loving the non-altered vocals) and just realized I don't have it anymore.


https://www.sendspace.com/file/4fif77

[howdidislipinto]

https://www.sendspace.com/file/4fif77

Thank you!!!

[Grim Reaper A.D.]

Does anybody have 'I am the one' in decent quality (at least 320kbps but I wouldn't mind having a flac if there's any)? Much appreciated

[WorzelG]

Every time I ask Alexa to play NIN on my Sonos speaker, afterwards it mostly ends up playing Tweaker (mixed occasionally with Queens of the Stone Age) and I actually really like what I’ve heard so I’m looking forward to getting into their discography

[MrLobster]

Every time I ask Alexa to play NIN on my Sonos speaker, afterwards it mostly ends up playing Tweaker (mixed occasionally with Queens of the Stone Age) and I actually really like what I’ve heard so I’m looking forward to getting into their discography

Big fan of the first album, like the rest of the stuff... wish I still kept the Acid-based music packs he put out for the Microsize Boy remix thing....

[Demogorgon]

I can send you a PM about it within the hour, if you still want them.

[MrLobster]

I can send you a PM about it within the hour, if you still want them.

The NINternet has already provided, thank you for the offer!

[pcpunk]

Instrumental version of 2 AM wake up call is up on Apple Music.

[Erneuert]

Instrumental version of 2 AM wake up call is up on Apple Music.

Awesome! Listening to instrumental Ruby now.

Funnily enough, Nothing At All came on in the car on shuffle yesterday (album version) and I forgot how much I dug it, despite using recycled lyrics from Happy Child.

[neorev]

Lossless up on Qobuz...

https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/2-am-wakeup-call-tweaker/ne18vo45xd4sc

[Demogorgon]

Lossless up on Qobuz...

https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/2-am-wakeup-call-tweaker/ne18vo45xd4sc

So, it let me add it to cart, but i didn't have an account. Signed up aaaaaaand it removed it from the cart and now it's not on the site at all, even when i search. if i log out and use your link again, it comes up, let's me add to cart, i sign in aaaaaand... it's gone again. Am i missing something?

[neorev]

So, it let me add it to cart, but i didn't have an account. Signed up aaaaaaand it removed it from the cart and now it's not on the site at all, even when i search. if i log out and use your link again, it comes up, let's me add to cart, i sign in aaaaaand... it's gone again. Am i missing something?

Are you sure you're not logged in for the US store? It is in the UK store, not the US store. When the release comes up missing, check the web address and see if it says US-EN or GB-EN. A VPN should get you around that.

A friend of mine in the UK created a Qobuz account for me and I use it easily without a VPN. But if you are in the US and created an account without a VPN, it's probably not showing up cuz your account is logged in as a US account.

Tunnel Bear is a VPN that I use cuz it gives you 500mbs free per month. More than enough to create a UK account. Turn on the VPN and use a UK server to create a new account. Once your account is made, shut off the VPN and just shop normally without the VPN. I shop without the UK store without a VPN all the time and use my normal PayPal.

The US Qobuz store is still pretty new and they're still making deals with labels to keep building their catalog. The UK store is pretty awesome with a huge catalog of lossless and hi-res.

[Demogorgon]

That all makes perfect sense. Thanks.

[mfte]

https://yellowhammernews.com/episode-6-interview-with-former-nine-inch-nails-drummer-chris-vrenna/


Overview of this musical career with NIN and Manson. Talks about his current teaching gig. Interviewer is mildly annoying.

[neorev]

New Tweaker single...
https://lnk.to/thesteelbox (https://lnk.to/thesteelbox?fbclid=IwAR1_Mt5F5s07gPHBUagjtv_ud1w2e TnlM6Rdo9qMzKeDTJwSnHXzAxOzosc)

[Leviathant]

New Tweaker single...
https://lnk.to/thesteelbox (https://lnk.to/thesteelbox?fbclid=IwAR1_Mt5F5s07gPHBUagjtv_ud1w2e TnlM6Rdo9qMzKeDTJwSnHXzAxOzosc)

Pre-Tweaker actually. The Steel Box was on the 1997 compilation Flyin' Traps (https://www.discogs.com/Various-Flyin-Traps/release/2004851), which I highly recommend to anyone who likes rock-flavored percussion-heavy music.

[katara]

New article focussing on Chris' collaboration with David Sylvian on Linoleum: https://sylvianvista.com/2020/02/14/linoleum/

[spiral94]

per chris' facebook, he did some work on the new code orange album

https://www.facebook.com/chrisvrennaofficial/

[MrLobster]

I have this vague recollection of him posting assorted remixes for download around 2000-2001, does any one remember if any of them were related to the America McGee's Alice?