Will Sonoran Echoes’ programs play on my computer?

They should play fine as long as your computer has Windows Media Player installed. Almost all PC’s currently come with (have for several years) Windows Media Player installed.
Our audio files are .wma files specifically because of their widespread accessibility. Even Mac’s will play .wma files.

 

Why does the dial-up connection sound different than the broadband  (hi-speed) connection?

They are different files with different streaming rates. The dial-up connection is set to stream slowly enough (in this case 20kb/sec) to allow continuous playback on your PC with minimal re-buffering.
Dial-up Internet connections only allow much slower data transfer and faster streaming rates would continually be re-buffering. Our broadband (Hi-speed) connection is considered “CD” quality.   

 

Which “Play Now” connection should I use?

Always use the broadband connection UNLESS you have a dial-up internet connection. In that case then, of course, use the dial-up connection.

 

Why do we do this?  (short answer)

Because it needs done! These songs rarely get played anywhere (publicly) and deserve to be heard. And because musical culture of this type is “thirsted” for around the globe---
We should be exporting our finest musical art rather than the largely “garbage” that corporate media foists on the world’s senses!

 

Why “approximately” two hour long programs?

     Our best guess as to the correct ratio of creativity to attention span. Long enough to allow Laramie to “create” without loss of inspiration----
not long enough to totally exceed the attention spans of true music enthusiasts. Also it’s the length of a “good” live concert!

 

How should I listen to these programs?

However you like! Our programs are created as a two-hour continuous performance and therefore any “mood” or “intensity” changes correspond accordingly. Particularly in the latter case as some programs due tend to build in intensity toward conclusion, or then maybe just “peter out” Ha! Ha! Ha! We just appreciate your listening and only point out that the last set is intended to be some sort of dramatic musical conclusion. Judge for yourselves.

 

What’s with the goofy (non-sensical) Program titles and weird descriptions?

As each Program is completely unique and original—and a way was needed to differentiate the various Programs, and we are not creative enough to come up with catchy titles, and are far too simple-minded to just number them or something logical---this was the result!  As for the descriptions----------they are our intent to somehow convey the musical “mood” or “muse-content” of each particular show! Seriously. We mean this sincerely! Stop laughing!

 

How often do you post a new musical offering?

It varies. Partially due to time, inspiration, need, and our ability to round Laramie up and prod him into pulling it all together somehow.

 

Is it possible to receive notification when a new Program has been posted?

           Sure! Just drop us an E-Mail requesting such. Include the E-Mail address for notification and we’ll let you know when there is a new Entrée!