Free Sample Zone Mirror

Chenard Walcker is the prolific visual and musical collage artist who operated the Free Sample Zone netlabel with 50+ releases available for download. When that domain expired, OddioOverplay.com created this mirror for the netlabel with the hope that Chenard's work will reach more listeners.

Chenard is slowly recovering from a coma. His family and friends report that he is not physically suffering, but that chances are that he will remain hospitalized indefinitely.

"Chenard Walcker is a French samplecore artist layering large slabs of pop music, obscure funk, soundtracks, etc. The site offers many albums worth of material as free downloads, as an anti-copyright stance. He also publishes the Free Sample Zone, which is all his material under several monikers...." -- official website


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Chenard Walcker Tribute

The Chenard Walcker Tribute is coming together on WM Recordings. There is now a page of details for submissions. [It begins with my earlier post, so some is already familiar, but please read on for info.]

from WM Recordings:

- Submissions: We are looking for musical submissions in the style of Chenard, that use samples from Chenard's work or that are dedicated to Chenard. All submissions should be in mp3 format, 192 kbps. Maximum length should be between 3 and 4 minutes.

- Required info: Please state the name of the artist and the title of the song when you send in your submission(s). Feel free to include a short bio, a link to your website and other info you would like to share.

- Deadlines: Submissions should be sent no later than 31 January 2007.

more info...


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Chenard Walcker Tribute and Love Letters

Marco of WM Recordings and Weirdomusic.com has passed along the news from Roy "Chicky" Arad that Chenard Walcker, a friend of the online music world, is slowly recovering from a diabetic coma. His brother reports that he is not physically suffering.

Chenard is the prolific visual and musical collage artist who operates the Free Sample Zone with 58 releases available for download (including one for Oddio Overplay.) So many of us have benefited from Chenard's work. This is our chance to repay our sweet friend and to send him our love.

"Chenard Walcker is the self-proclaimed Pope of samplecore, or, to put it simply, of musical cut-n-paste. Within a few years, he became a legend in the netlabel scene thanks to his prolific and virtuoso collages." -- official site

The last time I heard Chenard speak was last year for a get-well-soon radio show put together by Oddio Overplay and Shirley and Spinoza Radio for Otis Fodder.

Let's put together something of love and thanks for Chenard. Roy Chicky Arad [bio] has suggested a tribute album, and WM Recordings is organizing now to host it. It might also be simultaneous hosted elsewhere on the web.

So start making your songs, coloring your greeting cards and making your collages for Chenard now!

All responses should be directed to Marco.

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Mailbag

News in the old mailbox that has been flagged to share with you

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Subject: Ivor Cutler
I can't remember if I posted it before but theres a monster archive of soundfiles of the late Scottish Poet at
http://niri.ncsa.uiuc.edu/for/ivor/

And quite fantastic it is, too.

El Maestro Con Queso
http://www.geocities.com/djcheesemaster


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Subject: Comeg
COMEG would like to register at your site and upload tracks from his 5 self produced albums which are all free to download from his website
http://www.comeg.org


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Subject: XYZAB
You might like it.
http://www.xyzab.com


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Subject: Happy Rhodes
Hello, my name is Vickie and for years I've maintained a song samples site, with her permission, for the female singer-songwriter Happy Rhodes (her real name). You might not have heard of her, but she's well worth discovering for people who love the female voice, and people who love artists along the lines of Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Jane Siberry and the like. Please consider taking a few minutes and looking at my site, and listen to one song or a bit of one song, just to hear her voice. All of Happy's songs are podsafe, in that she wouldn't mind airplay anywhere, though I have put up 15 "official" Podsafe tracks at the Podsafe Music Network. Thank you for reading. The URL of my page is http://wretchawry.com/happy/samples


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Subject: Avenpitch
Minneapolis-based electropunk band Avenpitch - http://www.avenpitch.com - Awhile ago Oddio Overplay "discovered" Avenpitch and kept plugging our song "Butterfly Radio". Just writing because we have a new album out and we would greatly appreciate any attention you could throw at us pimpin' a new MP3 or two --- please listen to these tracks and - if you like what you hear - consider plugging them on Oddio Overplay:

Dusseldorf - http://www.avenpitch.com/mp3s/Avenpitch-Dusseldorf.mp3

Jack the Idiot Dance -
http://www.avenpitch.com/mp3s/Avenpitch-JackTheIdiotDance.mp3


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Subject: Chenard Walcker - Moo
fsz047 | 39:59 | march 2006
Though it is a perfect match for the amphetamine and speed culture of the junkies that live in Chenard's neighbourhood, in Paris, you won't have to take any drug to enjoy this moosika.
http://www.freesamplezone.org/fsz047.htm

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Subject: Sharity Blog
I have a blog where I post mostly out of print lps. I'd like to be included in your links.
http://www.checkthecoolwax.blogspot.com


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Subject: MP34U Update
Yep, the new versions of http://www.mp34u.com and http://www.mp3jackpot.com are up and running! We threw the switch on Saturday, and lo and behold, the sites are humming along nicely.
In addition, we've launched the beta version of http://www.muzic.com, where artists will be able to get free hosting for their MP3s... for life!


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Subject: Comp
1bit-wonder.com proudly pres.:
Various Artists - "Celebration Compilation #2" (1bit 013)
It has been a wonderful first year - thanks to all our artists,listeners, fans, critics, supporters. Our second big compilation is our birthday gift for you - a diversified collection of tracks that can give you a good idea of how wide our musical spectrum is. From jaunty minimal techno and detroit-influenced 4/4 to experimental electronica and the songwriter stuff of "The Noise Tales" - there probably is something in here for everybody, ranging from sweaty basement club dancers to meditative sofa surfers...
12x MP3, 256kbit/s, whole release including cover as ZIP-file: 136MB
Available at: http://www.1bit-wonder.com


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Subject: Gus Black
Hey Katya, how’s it going? I just wanted to let you know that we’re working with a new artist named Gus Black, and I’ve got a bunch of mp3s from his new CD for you to check out. It’s called 'Autumn Days', and doesn’t hit stores until March 21st, but if you like what you hear, feel free to post something on Oddio Overplay. Just follow this link and unzip the file:
http://www.universalbuzz.com/GusBlack/gusblack.zip

www.myspace.com/gusblack
www.gusmusic.com
www.cheaplullaby.com


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Subject: www.djkdub.net
http://www.djkdub.net/DubStyleTechHouseMix.m3u (streamed mix)
http://www.djkdub.net/KdubConsciousSessionProtonMix.m3u (streamed mix)
Kelly Williams (Tribal Souls - San Francisco, California / USA)
www.dirtydisco.net/dj_kdub.htm (U.K. based internet dj promotional site)


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Subject: Comp
TSUKU BOSHI 2005 Compilation
http://www.tsukuboshi.com

Free compilation to download and enjoy.
Tell your friends!
All the best

Gifts by Mail

Here is a sampling of the cool stuff folks have sent to the ole inbox.

:: OP3N is a mixtape netlabel! The mixmaster Chenard Walcker is already there and sporting a remix of the theme for OddioOverplay.com by the marvelous The Apartment and a video.

:: New releases at Ndorphin Records

:: Fanny Alger releases new album with 14 brand spanking new songs! Stream four of the new songs! This is a sneak peek for fans.

:: The Party Party wishes you well with "Happy RxMas and a Whole Lotta Love"

:: The Slipping Sea has a new URL and new music!

:: Middle Eastern free music source Mazika has a new radio station, Nogoum FM

:: Quantz has new fan songs

:: Lay-Z Boi, Lay-Z Music for LayZ-E Times

:: Nicron has new noise

More news to come!

Have You Heard?

Sorry to be so busy lately. No, no, now don't you go thinking I love you any less. Just so so so busy. Miss ya! Here are some things that reminded me that I really need to speak with you.

Smart-Music.net hosts a fab new compilation featuring artists from The Agriculture.

Find downtempo abstract beats, understated instrumentals reflecting a deep sunrise vibe and - most of all - a sympathetic sound. Nonchalant. Rugged. Timeless. Uplifting. These beatz are therapy for the soul, a soundtrack for the down home crew.

Chenard Walcker and friends can be heard on his Free Sample Zone netlabel. It used to be a division of his site, but now it has blossomed with its own domain, FreeSampleZone.com, with a full catalog of treasures.


Ouim Records is an independent internet label centered in Sofia, Bulgaria, started in the beginning of 2005. Their goal is to promote all kinds of electronic music, in any tone of the progressive, tech, groovy, experimental, deep.


Brand new radio show from Splogman! Hear the 22 May 2005 Splogcast at Splusp!

The Party Party have new tracks on their site.


All our Vinyl Preservation Sharity Society pals have fine offerings for you. Check 'em out!



Working my way through the mailbag, so more to come.

News and Updates

1.Ugress has a total site overhaul and new sounds.


2. Chenard Walcker, the man who never sleeps, has been very busy. Many releases wait for your ears, including a Rumbatraciens release.


3. Luke Janela extended the projected hosting time for his Drama Club CD.

4. Still months behind on email. Getting there!

5. Oddio Overplay has finally been updated for April. Hurray! That includes two new pages of Super Sounds chosen for you. This month features podcast receivers. April's edition of Tunes in Overplay is in the works.

Roy 'Chicky' Arad

Roy "Chicky" Arad fans are doubly blessed today. His Sputnik in Love album is released on WM Recordings. Meanwhile, halfway around the world, his Monster album with Chenard Walcker is released on Comfort Stand Records. For more of his music, check out Chicky's website.

52 Weeks Epilogue

52 Weeks is coming to an end. What a magical part of 2004 this project was. Many thanks to Jan and the curators.

Be sure to get on over there, and be a part of the wrap up celebration! Your host Jan invites you to be part of the epilogue party.

from 52 Weeks:

Surprise surprise! This extra episode of 52 weeks will be full of surprises. Even I don't know how it's going to end up. You see, that depends on several things.

First of all, I hereby offer an opportunity to all guest curators who collapsed under time-pressure lately: send in your mp3s anyway and I'll post them on this page. I'll update each day for seven days. Also additional tracks from the other curators are welcome. Please submit your updates, next week on Christmas-eve it will be too late.

Secondly: I want to know what your favourite 52 weeks track is! Let me know and I'll post the file anew here.

Thirdly: We'll start this last page with a tremendous album by Chenard Walcker who used samples from all 52 weeks and from other strictly Dutch music. Anyone who wants to add there own remix or 52 weeks related work to this page: you've got only one week left!

Fourthly: splogman's surprise

Bhadrakali Recordings

Bhadrakali Recordings is an "mp3 label of music and sounds dedicated to the Goddess Kali. Now a subdivision of DFP." Enjoy a catalog of recordings including releases from host EC Brown, visual artist, musician and creator of the EC Brown MP3 Links Archive, as well as from Chenard Walcker.

Weirdomusic.com now has a netlabel!

The beloved Weirdomusic.com has just launched a netlabel, WM Recordings. Marco, the operator of Weirdomusic, is assisted by Jan Turkenburg and Ton Ruckert. All three gentlemen are also Comfort Stand recording artists, and each created an Oddio Overplay theme song.

"WM Recordings is a netlabel operating from Heerlen, the Netherlands. WM Recordings brings you music that is a little 'different.' We do not specialize in one style, but instead bring you exciting sounds that you're not likely to find anywhere else. Everything you find on WM Recordings is free, so take as much as you like."

The netlabel opens with two releases. The first is a collection titled WATER, WIND AND SAILS, and is released in conjunction with Turkenburg's 52 Weeks. Week 18 of 52 was a radio program with the sea as its theme. Turkenburg invited listeners to contribute their own musical pieces to create a water CD. The release flows across genres from bluegrass to the avant garde. A track that instantly won my heart was De Zwervende Keien's "Camille's Aquarium," a brief rendition of Camille Saint-Saens's (1835-1921) "Aquarium" from his CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS (1886).

The second release follows along the water theme, as well. It is RAIN by favorite French mixmaster Chenard Walcker. He is a prolific artist and tends to explore in all directions when he undertakes a project. Guessing that this set is in addition to his two tracks on WATER, WIND AND SAILS. When composing a mix for an Oddio Overplay site theme, Walcker also branched out and created an entire CD of additional material.

Super excited and grateful that WM Recordings has sprouted. Here's to it blossoming as the years pass.

Missed Episodes Of The Chenard Walcker Saga

Chenard Walcker has just put up 50 new tracks online. The new additions are pieces from 2000-2002. This brings his material up to nine gorgeous hours of music on his site alone. There are also two lovely releases on Comfort Stand.