Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" (Part 4) by Thomas A. Christie
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In this section: "Lords of Time" by Level 9 Computing (1983)Excerpts 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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Breathe - Original Piano Composition
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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

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FAT // A SLAM POEM

Padoreh, a love story
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Padoreh, a love story

A story of love, written and produced by Pete Wyer, read by RD Watson, donated to the Jeeni Refugee Aid channel.

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5 Alternatives to a Music Video (Cheaper and BETTER RESULTS)

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Breathe - Original Piano Composition
05:40
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


FAT // A SLAM POEM
06:53
FAT // A SLAM POEM


Padoreh, a love story
08:15
Padoreh, a love story

A story of love, written and produced by Pete Wyer, read by RD Watson, donated to the Jeeni Refugee Aid channel.


5 Alternatives to a Music Video (Cheaper and BETTER RESULTS)
09:48
5 Alternatives to a Music Video (Cheaper and BETTER RESULTS)

FOLLOW US: Instagram: @Burstimo Twitter: @BurstimoMusic Facebook: @BurstimoOUR BLOG: https://burstimo.com/unsigned-advice/