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Aziz Ansari releases DRM-free standup special for $5

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Re: Aziz Ansari releases DRM-free standup special for $5

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I'm curious as to why you hold that opinion. It contradicts most things I've witnessed about either artform.

Because I've been a part of independent recording sessions with bands who released albums using their own meager funds. It doesn't have to take much money to record and produce a decent-sounding album anymore.

Sure, the two can be comparable if you're recording a solo accapella

'not much' for a 'decent' sounding album

Re: Aziz Ansari releases DRM-free standup special for $5

#142

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm curious as to why you hold that opinion. It contradicts most things I've witnessed about either artform.

Because I've been a part of independent recording sessions with bands who released albums using their own meager funds. It doesn't have to take much money to record and produce a decent-sounding album anymore.

I don't think anyone is debating that music can be recorded cheaply, the point is about standup being easier to produce (from a technical perspective), and unless you're thinking of a solo acapella singer, music requires a lot more production value, even just to get something sounding "decent".

Re: Aziz Ansari releases DRM-free standup special for $5

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I just bought it and was redirected to an error page even though the paypal went through, though a few minutes later I received an email with watching/streaming details. Just an FYI for anyone else this may happen to.

I paid, received no email at all, then got a support reply the next day (today), which successfully let me log in, but left me with no downloads and no streams. Incredibly shitty UX. Anyone else encounter problems?

As someone who bought both this and the Louis CK download, the difference in UX is huge. I wonder to what extent my experience is not unique and to what extent the success of Louis CK's experiment was due to the seamlessness of their website experience. These guys should probably using Stripe; I'm beyond impatience with PayPal.

Re: Aziz Ansari releases DRM-free standup special for $5

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post #11

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Why are you a huge Aziz detractor? First time I heard of this Aziz guy. Watched the preview, enjoyed it.

I'm guessing he's confusing him for the character he plays on Parks and Recreation.

Uh no. I've seen Aziz's standup live. I thought it was terrible. But not surprised to see no one else agree - he is really popular with some folks.
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