KARMA: Polk Audio Goodies!

[dorokusai]

THIS KARMA IS COMPLETED.

Winners:
FACE (Polk MOMO)
ELOPLAYSPOLO
ZINGO (Blue Corporate)
CUBDOG

I managed to pry some stuff from Polk to give away on the forum. I only have Polo shirts right now but should have some other stuff available later this week courtesy of Al and Sheila :)

XL - Polk MOMO(Red/Black)
XXL - Eosone(Taupe - Vintage!)
XL - Polk Audio(Blue - Corporate Issue)

The karma requirement is a question and you MUST answer and say AYE! to be entered. I was inspired by another thread of similar makeup.

"What recording would you consider essential to your collection?"

Please select ONE(1)....it isn't THAT hard to do so. I mean entire album, not just a song. If you want to go a step further, purchase a copy of that recording, within $ reason of course, and give it away at the 2008 Polkfest. That would set you apart from the normal folks ;)

It doesn't matter what format the selection is on, as the gang can trade warez if they want after the fact.

I'm selecting Maceo Parker - Life from the Planet Groove (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gcfrxq8gldje)(CD). It's a live recording out of Germany and it never fails to make me happy. The recording quality is very tight, well done and has a super live feeling. AYE!

Please use www.allmusic.com and link your offer if at all possible. That way we can read about your selection.

Karma means free and I'll draw the names on Sunday, April 6, 2008. There will be multiple winners so post losers! I'll tally the names of the ppl that are contributing and if you want to mail them prior to the event, feel free to do so. You will be held accountable and your Polk priviledges revoked for non-compliance ;)

The actual karma items will be mailed to the winners....the recording was just an afterthought idea, and specific to Polkfest 2008.

[nms]

Hmm... If they were in my size I'd be in... Oh well.

It's cool they're giving away stuff though!

[BaggedLancer]

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

Soon I'll have it on 180g vinyl, but for now the old issue puts a smile on my ugly face.

AYE!

XL is me size.

[Early B.]

A recording essential to my collection is Anita Baker's "Compositions." Aye!

[janmike]

Have you ever been in a Karma Billy?
AYE Cap'n, I'm in.

Roy Orbison's - Black And White Night is a must in my collection.
I will either bring or send a sealed copy of this CD for the folks.
Usually a large, but the XL looks like the next best thing.

Nice Karma Mark.

[dorokusai]

If I don't list your size, I'll make every effort to get a cool substitute.

Don't let that deter you from "entering" the karma. I'm just listing what is in front of me.

[dkg999]

Mine is a little obscure, but it seems that forever I have been going to see Martin Zellar live, either solo, with his bands the Geardaddies and the Hardaways, as the only official Neil Diamond tribute band, etc. He's just a fun performer that draws the crowd in and at the festival in Rochester MN can make 10,000 fans all his friends. The recording of his I wouldn't be without is Billy's Live Bait.

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:aifqxqu5ldhe

AYE! Capitan I'm in ............ XL please!

[Face]

Aye!

Tool, 10,000 Days. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wzfpxqldldke~T1

XL please.

[Libertyc]

Aye!

Beatles Love.

Size = XL

Thanks!

[ESAVINON]

Aye, Im in Please XL.

Here's my choice: Roger Waters: The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking.
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fpfpxql5ldse

[Polkitup2]

Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East SACD. AYE!

I'm a large

[engtaz]

AYE!
Neil Young "Live Rust"
XL

engtaz

[ben62670]

Diana Krall. "The girl in the other room" AYE!
Xl please.

[polrbehr]

Aye!

AC/DC- Back In Black http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gifixq95ld6e

XL please.



Oh, and thanks.

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

I wish Polk still the shirts to the public. I wear the white Polo shirt I got in a similar karma, also from Mark, to work sometimes. I work in a professional environment, so I can wear the T-Shirts with all the big logos and all that, but the one I have just has a small PolkAudio logo right where you'd normally see a Polo logo, and it's perfect for Friday casual attire.

I work in a building with a bunch of people who make decent money, and have people ask me from time to time who Polk Audio is. Believe it or not, I've actually brough three more people over to the dark side as a result.

Not in, as both are too large for me

[heiney9]

AYE!

Led Zeppelin - Since I've Been Loving You

This track from the 3rd album is a blues rock classic. The mood and tone set by this song is amazing. The solo, while hard for Jimmy to record, has very few overdubs is among his best studio solo's.

The song was recorded live in the studio with very little overdubbing. John Paul Jones played Hammond Organ on the song, using the bass pedals for the bassline. It was the only track from the third album that the band had played live prior to the recording sessions, but was reportedly the hardest to record.[1] One story mentions Jimmy Page taking a break following a series of failed attempts to track the solo. Seemingly unable to get the tone he was craving, he set about a walk around the studio to clear his mind. Sitting outside of the recording area was an unplugged amplifier, which he promptly appropriated, and recorded the solo we hear today on the next take. Audio engineer Terry Manning called it "The best rock guitar solo of all time."

This is one of a few songs in which one can hear the squeak of John Bonham's bass drum pedal in the studio, the others being "The Ocean" and "The Rain Song" from 1973's Houses of the Holy, "Ten Years Gone" from 1975's Physical Graffiti, and "Bonzo's Montreux" from 1982's Coda. In an interview he gave to Guitar World magazine in 1993, Page made comment of this whilst discussing the remastering of Led Zeppelin tracks:
“ The only real problem I can remember encountering was when we were putting the first boxed set together. There was an awfully squeaky bass drum pedal on "Since I've Been Loving You". It sounds louder and louder every time I hear it! [laughs]. That was something that was obviously sadly overlooked at the time.[2] ”

As an improvisational showcase for all four group members, and especially for Jimmy Page's electric blues guitar solos, "Since I've Been Loving You" became a staple and fan favorite of Led Zeppelin's live concert performances from 1970 until the end of their ninth American tour in summer 1973 (it was performed less frequently thereafter). It was played on the 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979 and 1980 tours, as well as a few times on the 1975 North American tour. Just before this 1975 tour, Page broke the tip of his left ring finger in a door-slamming incident. They went on with the tour but they had to drop this song and "Dazed And Confused" from the set lists as he couldn't play them properly until his finger healed. In live performances of the song from 1977 onwards, Page would sometimes incorporate some of the solo of "Tea for One", a track from the band's 1976 album Presence.

Live versions are varied and extremely impressive and enjoyable.

XL-Please

H9

[unc2701]

Aye!
XL
Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk. (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:g9fpxqrkldhe)
I mean, look at the cover for christsake!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/30/Star_wars_and_galactic_funk.jpg

Dunno how this happened, but I have TWO copies on vinyl.

[shadowofnight]

Well if you could swing something in XXXL that would be cool....so call me IN

Thats easy...I could throw away my entire collection if I HAD to and keep just my AC/DC oldies with Bon Scott as frontman. There wasn't a party I threw or attended that didnt have that as background ( LOUD ) music...so its not just awesome music...its what the music brings back as well.

But I know we have to narrow it down to one recording...damn thats hard but I would say for me that would be.....Powerage.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/de/Acdc_Powerage.JPG

[Fireman32]

Aye!!!

For me it would be the Beatles collection box set on vinyl that someone gave to me. Have all of the original albums never played and there UK pressings as well.

[jcaut]

AYE! I need some Polk Audio goodies.

Thank SolidSqual for bring this one to mind-

Well, it's nothing exotic, but I would consider Counting Crows - August and Everything After (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:anfwxqugldfe) essential to my collection. That's different from favorite- but if I knew I was going somewhere where I wouldn't have access to music and I got to go through my CD collection and grab a handful of discs, this would be one that I would grab. In that context I think I'd consider it one of several "essential to my collection" recordings.

Jason

[dorokusai]

Heiney9/ Shadow - It's an entire album, not just a song. Do you mean the 3rd LZ then Brock? Cool history BTW. Shadow, I'll see what I can dig up, go ahead and enter anyways.

[heiney9]

Heiney9/ Shadow - It's an entire album, not just a song. Do you mean the 3rd LZ then Brock? Cool history BTW. Shadow, I'll see what I can dig up, go ahead and enter anyways.

I see-some how I missed that concept :o. I'll leave the first entry just because it does have a cool history of the song but this is my OFFICIAL entry.

AYE!

Being a huge Zeppelin fan we all know the history and impact of the regular studio albums on music in general. I have hundreds of bootleg recordings and I have always felt as special as the studio releases are the bands live performances are where its at. They are unparalleled in their live performances both in improvisation and intensity. Even the recent Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at the 02 Arena this last December demonstrated the power and force this live unit could knock you over with. Into their 60's they have more power and playing ability than many of their peers including the Rolling Stones and recent Cream reunion. I know because I've seen the entire concert.

The live music only heightens the Led Zeppelin experience and while I have had both of the concerts (in their entirety) which make up this official release for many years the editing and mastering of this very old set of tapes is amazing. The performance is beyond hot, and without todays technology the sound quality it achieves would not have been possible; even 3-5 years ago.

Finally an official release of some superb live material.

Led Zeppelin - How The West Was Won.

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drf800/f890/f89016oix91.jpg

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:hxfexq9aldse

XL-please

H9

P.s. As an additional bonus I will donate (5) copies of the recent Led Zep 02 reunion concert on DVD as giveaways at PF '08. Shot by a well known videographer using an HD camera and wide screen setting w/excellent PCM sound. It consists of 2-DVD-R's, Artwork and includes the entire show. ROCK ON!

P.s.s The above only makes sense if it isn't officially released by the time PF '08 comes around.

[zingo]

Aye Cap-i-ton!
One recording I would never give up, and that I demo on every set of speakers I can get my hands on is Bach's Toccata and Fugue in Dm (Any version as long is it is done on the organ). A good organ track really shows you how "live" your speakers do or do not sound. I love the imaging of the pipes on my SDAs.

And I also am in the XL category.

[sda2mike]

Aye!

Pink Floyd.......Wish You Were Here

:cool:

Great Karma! Thanks!:D

Oh Yeah, I am LARGE

[BottomFeeder]

Jackson Browne's Late For The Sky

AYE Laddie!

I'm a large.

[DaveMuell]

Aye. In please for the Polk Corporate issue blue

Essential? Pink Floyd's The Wall, of course.

BTW, DGK999, I have the Gear Daddies', Billy's Live Bait, and Stupid Boy is the best song on it! Copyright 1990... Let's go scare Al is another essential from them featuring "Zamboni", a hidden track that made it into at least one movie I remember but I don't remember which, it had something to do with a hockey team in a small town in Alaska or something like that..

[jdhdiggs]

Dabnabbit Dave, you stole my Floyd...

Hmm, I'd have to go to DMB "Crash", harkening back to getting really, uh, "Happy" and or "Modified" in college....

XL Blue

[Zero]

Led Zepplin's "Since I've been loving you" is fan-freaking-tastic song.

Otherwise, for some odd reason, I cannot imagine my music collection without: Incubus - Make Yourself.

[dkg999]

Aye. In please for the Polk Corporate issue blue

Essential? Pink Floyd's The Wall, of course.

BTW, DGK999, I have the Gear Daddies', Billy's Live Bait, and Stupid Boy is the best song on it! Copyright 1990... Let's go scare Al is another essential from them featuring "Zamboni", a hidden track that made it into at least one movie I remember but I don't remember which, it had something to do with a hockey team in a small town in Alaska or something like that..

I have all of his CD's, as well as quite a few concert sound board recordings. Stupid Boy is good. Color of Her Eyes is one of my favorites. BTW, he sold "Zamboni" for enough to retire on about 6 mos ago. That and a couple of additional songs he sold to Neil Diamond, and he's pretty much retired except for an occasional local show, mostly at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA.

[sophie]

I have all of his CD's, as well as quite a few concert sound board recordings. Stupid Boy is good. Color of Her Eyes is one of my favorites. BTW, he sold "Zamboni" for enough to retire on about 6 mos ago. That and a couple of additional songs he sold to Neil Diamond, and he's pretty much retired except for an occasional local show, mostly at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA.

hmm...i might have to make the 4 block walk down there some time.

aye. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fifoxq95ldke allman brothers - Eat a Peach.

M


Payton

[dkg999]

Payton - the last time I saw his show at the Surf he did a set of Buddy Holly songs. There were several very old people (and I mean old as in surprised they were there!) setting in the back by the bar. One of the ladies started crying as she was there for the last show and she said that Martin was the closest to sounding like Buddy Holly that she had ever heard.

[dorokusai]

Keep 'em coming Polkies.

If you're not entering for some lame reason, you should get out more, as this isn't about anyone but Polk Audio and Club Polk membership. You can still hate me and enter. If you win something, simply give it to someone else. Easy.

The more people involved, newbies included, the more Karma goodies are given away. Otherwise, I'll just hoard them for another rainy day, or keep them for myself.

[dkg999]

Mark - how could anyone not love you once they see those juicy white loins peeking out of those assless chaps :)

[dorokusai]

I get sun on those buns so I don't scare the locals. I have to run alot....well, not right now, but normally I'm hightailing it.

[shawn474]

Mark,
AYE! In for the XL. I'd have to say my essential recording in my collection is Beastie Boys: Paul's Boutique.

Shawn

[eloplayspolo]

A recording essential to my collection would be Jack Johnson - Brushfire Fairytales

Im not canadian, but o well, AYE!

XL

[Toxis]

AYE!

Slipknot - Subliminal Verses. Yes it's hard metal but it's actually very well recorded. Phenomenal album. Also a huge fan of Soilwork's latest album, Sworn to a Great Divide.

Otherwise, I would have to say one of the best recorded albums I have is the Preservation Jazz Hall Band - Because of You. Amazing imaging.

XL (preferable, I'd like the dark blue/grey polo as I would rock it at work).

[cambir]

AYE! In please! XL is just my size!

Probably not a "reference" recording (couldn't tell you since my system isn't reference quality), but essential to my collection is Los Lonely Boys - Los Lonely Boys (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wjfyxqealdje).

I like my Keb Mo (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll) too, though!...And Carlos (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:q9ouak1k5m3b) live on vinyl! Argh, I argue it IS hard to pick just one!

[Gadabout]

AYE! I'm in. The size is XXL

It seems that this album is always in play. Doesn't matter if it is in the Jeep, on the MP3 or at home.
I never skip a song. Always listen to the whole album. Always brings a smile to my face.

http://www.bluerockit.com/images/131.gif (http://http://www.bluerockit.com/albums/bluesrevue.shtml)

Couldn't find it on allmusic.com. The image links to the page at Blue Rock'it.

I wish I could add a couple more, but since we're picking one, this is it.

[george daniel]

Aye,,, Hendrix,,"Electric Ladyland",, vinyl pressing if you will,,the one with all the ladies on the cover.:)

[ninerbj]

AYE (dammit)

XL (covers the man boobs)

A mix cd I made of my own favorites of mellowness I threw together one Sunday morning out of boredom. Little did I know that it would be the gem that moves me everytime I spin it.
Too many tunes to mention, but it starts with Peter Framtons - Lines On My Face and ends with Neil Youngs - Harvest Moon. The middle is full of creamy goodness.

[schwarcw]

I still haven't received my karma from last year.

I've been so traumatized, I started to use drugs!

[dorokusai]

Didn't we have mail issues Carl? It was a shirt I think right?

[schwarcw]

Didn't we have mail issues Carl? It was a shirt I think right?

Yeah, the mail gremlins got the shirt. No biggie, I got a nice golf shirt from Polkfest. I want someone else to have a chance at a Polk item.

[MillerLiteScott]

Aye

Large.

Never was a big fan before but I have picked up a few John Cougar Mellencamp albums at the local GW stores. I will say that they are recorded very well and sound surprisingly good for mass produced GW found LP's. JCM "Uh Huh" probably tops my list. Great songs. Heartfelt performance. Sounds great.

Ar!

[nikolas812]

AYE!

Norah Jones : Come away with me

Large

[markmarc]

AYE!

Steely Dan Aja.

One of the truly great albums to check the quality of any piece of equipment.

Large

[dorokusai]

This ends tonight Polkies!

[cubdog]

Aye, if I'm not to late. John Coltrane...Coltrane Jazz
XL

cubdog

[dorokusai]

You XL guys must know your odds......as you L and XXL folks are shite out of luck for a bit. I need to do additional WORK to get those, but thanks go out to you Halflings and Ogres.

[Early B.]

Who won?

[dorokusai]

I have to say that this was a pretty poor turnout historically so I'm holding onto the extra stuff for another rainy day.

It was a favorite music question and half the active membership never showed up....interesting.

The POLO winners are as follows:

FACE
ELOPLAYSPOLO - That's quite funny
ZINGO
CUBDOG

PM me your mailing addresses and I'll grab one, pack it and mail it to you. Easy as pie.

To those of you in the M, L and XXXL group.

Shadowofnight....there's no way I can get that man, sorry dude.

Sophie - I'll ask about a tshirt for you since your the only Medium.

Sda2Mike/BottomFeeder/Polkitup/Nikolas/Markmarc - Let me find out what is available and I'll get one to give away to you little guys ;) It will also be a tshirt.

Thanks for playing folks, see ya' next time.

[ninerbj]

Congrats to all the winners!!

and thanks Mark for another cool karma

[edwardm10]

Tom Waits -- Nighthawks at the Diner

AYE!!

[edwardm10]

Oops!! Too late!!

[heiney9]

Thanks for the effort Mark.............seems the turn out in this thread was kind of lame, or people already have enough Polk gear ;).

I'll respond to myself....................better luck next time.

[vonnie123]

I'm late, but Donald Fagen Kamikiriad is a must. Any Elton John on SACD is primo as well. I catch in on the next one. Regards, vonnie

[dorokusai]

Thanks for the effort Mark.............seems the turn out in this thread was kind of lame, or people already have enough Polk gear ;).

I'll respond to myself....................better luck next time.

Forget what I do for this place as I guess Polk is giving out too many freebies and demos....and members can't take the time out of their lives to answer a simple question, try something new....or even care. I'm just trying to give away stuff....who'd a thought it actually required effort.

To those of you responding late, thanks, that's really cool. To anyone over 1000 posts responding late....why? Whatever, moving on.

[Face]

Thank you!

[candyliquor35m]

Doro,

You don't have enough to do ;)

Can you open, manage, and operate the new forum Polk Accessories Store ?

Please :)

I'm looking for a white t-shirt, large.

[dorokusai]

I have a box full of tshirts but have no idea why they don't sell them. They used to a long time ago.

[Libertyc]

Sell them at Polkfest. I'll take an XL please.

[mrbigbluelight]

Essential ?

32617

Into the Void, Planet Caravan, Sweet Leaf, ....... whew !


I'm IN !


I'm not sure what this kharma is for .... is Doro cleaning out his underware drawer ?

I can use XL, and XXL (for the crew).

..... maybe an XXXXL, too.
I might hook up with a fat broad, and I'd like to be prepared with presents. I'm not cheap.

[sda2mike]

I have to say that this was a pretty poor turnout historically so I'm holding onto the extra stuff for another rainy day.

It was a favorite music question and half the active membership never showed up....interesting.

The POLO winners are as follows:

FACE
ELOPLAYSPOLO - That's quite funny
ZINGO
CUBDOG

PM me your mailing addresses and I'll grab one, pack it and mail it to you. Easy as pie.

To those of you in the M, L and XXXL group.

Shadowofnight....there's no way I can get that man, sorry dude.

Sophie - I'll ask about a tshirt for you since your the only Medium.

Sda2Mike/BottomFeeder/Polkitup/Nikolas/Markmarc - Let me find out what is available and I'll get one to give away to you little guys ;) It will also be a tshirt.

Thanks for playing folks, see ya' next time.

sounds great! thanks!

[miner]

Better late than never - NAY!
Steely Dan Aja

[cubdog]

Thanks Mark.

cubdog

[janmike]

Thanks for the work Mark. I thought this was a great Karma.
Congrats to all the winners.

[dorokusai]

Thanks Mark.

cubdog

You won.....so it would help me get it to you with a mailing address. Email/PM me please.

I still need to hear from Eloplayspolo & Zingo.

[cubdog]

I sent a PM before I posted. Let me know if it didn't go through.

cubdog

[dorokusai]

Nope....just email me then as I'm linked here.

[cubdog]

Nope....just email me then as I'm linked here.

Email sent.

cubdog

[zingo]

PM sent Cap-e-ton.

[dorokusai]

Zingo and Face - They are being mailed today.

[dorokusai]

Carl - You still on Colgate?

Cubdog - I pulled yours and it will ship tomorrow.

Eloplayspolo - I'll have to give you a XL Polk Tshirt as the Polo is an XXL, sorry. Email me.

[schwarcw]

Carl - You still on Colgate?



Yep, I'm still here!:D

[zingo]

Thanks for the shirt dorokusai! I got it today and it's a sweet black on black polo.

[dorokusai]

Snap!

[Face]

I just did a lap around the block with only my new Polk shirt on, thanks again!

[dorokusai]

Two Snaps! The others got shipped today....sorry for the delay.

Carl - I made up for the last one not showing up.

[schwarcw]

Thanks Mark! I appreciate your consideration. All of this is such a great gesture of the spirit of Club Polk.

Carl

[dorokusai]

Sophie - I have your Medium, email me your mailing address.

Markmarc - You won the Large, read above.

Thanks for taking the time to participate Polkies....some of you at least.

[schwarcw]

Carl - I made up for the last one not showing up.

Arrived this time! Thanks Mark! Cool T!

[sophie]

Great Karma.
e-mail sent.

Payton

[dorokusai]

Carl - Cool, now stop sending porn links to my inbox.

Payton - Cool, now START sending porn links to my inbox.

[cubdog]

My shirt arrived. The color matches my recently aquired sunburn! Thanks Mark.

cubdog

[sophie]

got my shirt today, looks great!
thanks Mark

Payton

[dorokusai]

Cool. Thanks guys and gal.

[ELSock]

Metallica the Black Album... it was the rock/metal cd i grew up on, so i have a nostalgic connection with it. that and my opinion it was the last good album Metallica ever recorded.

XL- AYE!

[dorokusai]

Closed Karma :(