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Face Ache · May 25, 2004, 10:05 PM

So a few weeks ago I went looking for a new forum to play in and I found The Basement.

The Basement is a live (with VJs) web-broadcasting music video station (and forum, chatroom, jazz club and online store).

Well, just watch: 200kbps or 400kbps (WMP required).

Turns out they've been streaming for five years (and I never knew!). As far as I know it's unique on the intarweb.

I was very happy to find this place.

But two days ago we were told the sponsor is pulling support and they close this Friday.

Bugger.

Anyway, watch the stream (if you have a fast connection). I think you'll agree it's very sad that the web is losing this.

On a brighter note, iTunes needs a station like this. Apple? Call these guys.

Face Ache · May 25, 2004, 10:19 PM

And yes that's OS X they're using.

Apple Pro Underwear · May 25, 2004, 10:20 PM

when macNN dies, i'm going to get naked... hump a goat (male of course) and smoke crack

gorickey · May 25, 2004, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by Apple Pro Underwear:
when macNN dies, i'm going to get naked... hump a goat (male of course) and smoke crack

BEST POST EVAR: ^

Face Ache · May 25, 2004, 10:27 PM

You can see why I went looking for another forum, can't you?

Aquataris · May 25, 2004, 10:33 PM

Humping goats... Hmmm. Isn't that how STD's get started?

Face Ache · May 25, 2004, 10:35 PM

Can anyone point me to something similar on the web?

Aquataris · May 25, 2004, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by Face Ache:
Can anyone point me to something similar on the web?

Of goats getting humped? That really isn't too hard to find.

Face Ache · May 25, 2004, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by Aquataris:
Of goats getting humped? That really isn't too hard to find.

Go. Away.

Aquataris · May 25, 2004, 10:42 PM

Sorry. I really couldn't resist. I know that I have come upon many good sites and internet wonders that were in the process of closing down. I know how bad it feels to find the coolest thing ever right as it is dying off. But, not anything as cool as that sounds.

gorickey · May 25, 2004, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by Aquataris:
Sorry. I really couldn't resist. I know that I have come upon many good sites and internet wonders that were in the process of closing down. I know how bad it feels to find the coolest thing ever right as it is dying off. But, not anything as cool as that sounds.

Any relation to PowerMacMan? "Tulsa, OK" is coming out of the wood-works on this board...

Face Ache · May 25, 2004, 10:50 PM

Has anyone actually checked the stream out yet?

Aquataris · May 25, 2004, 10:50 PM

Maybe he is that guy down the street from me that screams alot and throws feces at stray dogs.

gorickey · May 25, 2004, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by Aquataris:
Maybe he is that guy down the street from me that screams alot and throws feces at stray dogs.

We can only hope...

Aquataris · May 25, 2004, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by Face Ache:
Has anyone actually checked the stream out yet?

I tried, but it still hasn't loaded.

Sandbaggins · May 25, 2004, 10:55 PM

Wonder Woman kicks ass

Aquataris · May 25, 2004, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by Face Ache:
Has anyone actually checked the stream out yet?

It worked, but being the social outcast that I am, I quickly lost courage and left.

Lateralus · May 25, 2004, 11:03 PM

I do not throw **** at dogs.

gorickey · May 25, 2004, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by PowerMacMan:
I do not throw **** at dogs.

Damn the hype..

rozwado1 · May 26, 2004, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by Face Ache:
Has anyone actually checked the stream out yet?

Yeah. Ronni sucks.

theolein · May 26, 2004, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by Face Ache:
Has anyone actually checked the stream out yet?

I did, for all of 20 seconds. I can see why the sponsor is pulling their support. This isn't a reflection on the quality of the site but on the fact that the target audience is probably limited, and most big sponsors like mass appeal so as to get their name plastered all over Britney's performance etc. That's the way it goes sadly.

Question: Why don't you start your own site? If you reach and contact many indy labels, small clubs etc, you might get enough support to put summat like that together.

itai195 · May 26, 2004, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by gorickey:
Any relation to PowerMacMan? "Tulsa, OK" is coming out of the wood-works on this board...

Must be all the talk of goat humping...

Shaddim · May 26, 2004, 12:10 PM

"Oh dear..."

"No, no screw deer. Run too fast and ***hole too high."

mitchell_pgh · May 26, 2004, 12:33 PM

Apple could roll some of those features in to .mac I'm sure.

andi*pandi · May 26, 2004, 12:34 PM

bummer dude, I know you liked it.

I puttered around there a bit and registered and all, but ah well.

funkboy · May 26, 2004, 04:41 PM

Couldn't they try to go the way of people donating to them? Have they tried already?

Face Ache · May 26, 2004, 10:36 PM

The viewers are offering to donate but the plug has already been pulled.

Originally posted by theolein:
I did, for all of 20 seconds. I can see why the sponsor is pulling their support. This isn't a reflection on the quality of the site but on the fact that the target audience is probably limited, and most big sponsors like mass appeal so as to get their name plastered all over Britney's performance etc. That's the way it goes sadly.

Theo, you disappoint me. 20 seconds to judge? Sheesh...

You won't find a more eclectic mix of music at one place. 20 seconds...

Sorry, but I think a lot of you are missing the point.

A web-streaming music video channel has been running for five years now and no-one has known. The Basement's regulars have their TVs and sound systems hooked up and run this full-screen around the house via the web.

Rupert charges for this ****.

This is the future and it's been here for five years. For free!

Is this a mac forum? Are you folks interested in "the next step"? I thought you might be interested. Instead you move straight to goat sex.

I must have the wrong place...

In three years when Apple build this into iTunes you'll all be raving about it like it's a revolution.

They'll play Britney.

(And you'll deserve it.

)

theolein · May 27, 2004, 01:01 AM

Originally posted by Face Ache:
The viewers are offering to donate but the plug has already been pulled.

Theo, you disappoint me. 20 seconds to judge? Sheesh...

You won't find a more eclectic mix of music at one place. 20 seconds...

Sorry, but I think a lot of you are missing the point.

...

I didn't like the song that was on at the moment I watched. The site'll be gone on Friday you say. Can you explain to me why the fu�k I should watch a site that'll be gone tomorrow? Is that something you often do?

fireside · May 27, 2004, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by Face Ache:
And yes that's OS X they're using.

not to sound like an ass but they're on OS X and they're streaming this in crap-in-a-stream Windows Media Player?

Speckledstone · May 27, 2004, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by fireside:
not to sound like an ass but they're on OS X and they're streaming this in crap-in-a-stream Windows Media Player?

I sure as hell hope that's not part of 'the future'.

BTW, who the hell is Rupert?