Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" (Part 1) by Thomas A. Christie
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In this section: IntroductionExcerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" by Thomas A. ChristieThe Sinclair ZX Spectrum was one of the most popular home computers in British history, selling over five million units in its 1980s heyday.Amongst the thousands of titles released for the Spectrum during its lifetime, the text adventure game was to emerge as one of the most significant genres on the system.Covering 100 games in all, this book celebrates the Spectrum’s thriving interactive fiction scene of the eighties, chronicling the achievements of major publishers as well as independent developers from the machine’s launch in 1982 until the end of the decade in 1989."The Spectrum of Adventure" is Copyright ©2016 Thomas A. Christie, all rights reserved, and is published by Extremis Publishing Ltd.This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.
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GREGORY HARRINGTON - Oblivion
Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla, arranged by Gregory HarringtonDirector & Editor: Michael Robayo AD + Cinematographer: Stanley Rojas Production: Site B Studios Studio: Triskelion Arts Center Audio by The Cutting Room, Mastered at the Bakery LA. Produced by Chris Montgomery ; Mixed by Steve Genewick Video: Simon Mulligan (piano), Leon Boykins (bass) Sean Mullins (drums) Styling: Christo Fifth Avenue Makeup: Keila Rivera - @Keilamakeup Audio: Simon Mulligan (piano), Leon Boykins (bass) Matt Scarano (drums)
FeatureMan - LOL Colon Hyphen (original comedy song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40z6Y... Make a 300 dpi picture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk9Dl... Spam and Eggs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcdsf... Red Beans and Rice Recipe This is an original song I wrote in 2008. I used a few editing tricks for effect. I think many people still use these acronyms.
G.H.M.Rodríguez - D.Anousis La Cumparsita
G.H.M.Rodríguez - D.Anousis La Cumparsita
Breathe - Original Piano Composition
Perhaps the relentless, repetitive melody and rhythms of the hands remind me of a frantic mind and the need to stop and observe when we are quickening our breath, when it is shallow and tight, to then let go and remember to breathe deeply and with ease - Breathe like a tortoise and live for 400 years, maybe
GREGORY HARRINGTON - Oblivion
Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla, arranged by Gregory HarringtonDirector & Editor: Michael Robayo AD + Cinematographer: Stanley Rojas Production: Site B Studios Studio: Triskelion Arts Center Audio by The Cutting Room, Mastered at the Bakery LA. Produced by Chris Montgomery ; Mixed by Steve Genewick Video: Simon Mulligan (piano), Leon Boykins (bass) Sean Mullins (drums) Styling: Christo Fifth Avenue Makeup: Keila Rivera - @Keilamakeup Audio: Simon Mulligan (piano), Leon Boykins (bass) Matt Scarano (drums)
FeatureMan - LOL Colon Hyphen (original comedy song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40z6Y... Make a 300 dpi picture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk9Dl... Spam and Eggs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcdsf... Red Beans and Rice Recipe This is an original song I wrote in 2008. I used a few editing tricks for effect. I think many people still use these acronyms.
Breathe - Original Piano Composition
Perhaps the relentless, repetitive melody and rhythms of the hands remind me of a frantic mind and the need to stop and observe when we are quickening our breath, when it is shallow and tight, to then let go and remember to breathe deeply and with ease - Breathe like a tortoise and live for 400 years, maybe