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[edit] Soundtracks

Hmm. This bothers me a bit - the three new soundtrack entries. Antigrav and Rapid Racer are exclusives - no other band but Apollo 440 contributed to those two soundtracks. In regards to Gran Tourismo, even though I do not own any of those games, I'm fairly certain this is not the case. So, to differentiate: New section? If so, there's a problem, namely that Apollo 440 songs are on a insane multitude of soundtracks, paticularily of movies. The Jackal, Resident Evil, Schlaraffenland, Lost in Space, et cetera come to mind. It'd be nuts to list them all.

So, in light of that, let's work out the criteria for Soundtrack listings here, and whether or not a differentiation (e.g. -Soundtracks offers both Exclusive and Partial section listings) is a good idea. I was just about to differentiate when the above mentioned problematic became clear to me. Thoughts?

Fact is, for now, I've done the differentiation, and put in a note about the discussion regarding the topic in the Partial section, but I'll be happy to change this back to a simple soundtrack listing, given, of course, a reason. pinkgothic 20:06, 16 August 2005 (UTC)

As an add-on thought: If there is no response in regards to this topic within a month, I will simply revert the entry to read only the exclusives again, aswell as a reference to there being many partial soundtrack contributions. I would not announce this or even plan it if I hadn't been watching this page forever and noticed very few larger changes - I would like feedback, but I don't want the page frozen in a state that's just simply bad (inconsistent) style. pinkgothic 20:10, 16 August 2005 (UTC)
I've removed the partial soundtrack listing now, after there has been no input about this topic on this page. I will be removing any quoted soundtracks (i.e. soundtracks which make use of an already existing song) from said list - if there are any put in that are unique, but not exclusive (= entire soundtrack by @440), then I'll be giving them their own sub-category. Until then, only exclusives. Of course, if anyone wants to debate this decision, go right ahead - but talk to me. I'll be happy to debate this out if neccessary. pinkgothic 23:54, 26 September 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Move to "Apollo Four Forty"?

Anybody against a page move to the "Apollo Four Forty"? Peter S. 21:55, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

Just switching around the redirect and the page? Don't see why not, given they seem to be sticking to the word version now. Mtpt 22:01, 5 June 2006 (UTC)
Sorry to pitch in my 'vote' so late only - I'd say that's a good idea. They do use their 'written out' name more these days. The only alternative I see for consistant usage would be @440, but that's an acronym more than a name. So yes, go ahead. :) -pinkgothic 02:53, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Van Halen, Status Quo, etc

That Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love was sampled in Ain't Talkin' 'bout Dub is fairly common knowledge - that doesn't make it a cover, much less a remix. It merely uses a sample. A sample that caused a lot of legal debate and (allegedly) had Apollo 440 end up with zilch cents from the single, but nonetheless, a sample.

Regarding the Caroline claim, I've seen it refuted too often in debates and it was never confirmed by Apollo 440 (unlike Ain't Talkin' 'bout Dub). Whether it is coincidence that the track sounds a lot like Status Quo's Caroline or not... I think until someone can source that it definitely is, the article should be clear on the so-so nature of the claim. Putting it up as a fact - and even claiming few people know about it, which discredits people who say it is not the case - seems far too, well, matter-of-factly to me.

Thoughts, though? -pinkgothic 02:39, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

I added two new entries, so the section isn't quite so bare. The Blondie claim is fairly unconfirmed, too, but as it's a sample, it's easier to identify than an alleged cover. Nonetheless, I'm hesistant to call it a fact, hence the 'seems to'. I'll see if I can get a stance from Apollo 440 themselves on both subjects, though I can't say if I'll get an answer. -pinkgothic 02:51, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
I see more things have been added. :) Personally, I immediately find the Beach Boys claim more plausible, which has to do with that I know one of the band members likes the Beach Boys to the point where a tribute of that sort makes sense.
Sadly, though, I've been rather busy the past days, so I haven't sent that eMail yet. I'll include that as a question, mind. -pinkgothic 22:24, 15 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Fifth Album

Since myspace isn't editorially reviewed, I have as much of a verifiability problem as, right now, the person who made the claim, however, I would like to direct your attention to the comment timestamped '1 May 2007 10:43' on this page, which is a follow-up to the comment timestamped '30 Apr 2007 1:29' on this page. As such, it is my stance that there is no fifth album, period. But if the claim can at least find a source for its speculation, and is reworded as such, then I've no objections to keeping it in the article. -pinkgothic 14:33, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Since absolutely nothing had changed over the past twenty days, I've removed it. -pinkgothic 07:22, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

The line heard at the beginning of Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Dub, "Let's go back to the rock, and see it at 440." is from the 1971 movie The Andromeda Strain (film)'s 87th minute, where they zoom in on the meteorite fragment, and is referring to the magnitude. Not sure if this should go under Trivia, or Samples, or if it should be even mentioned at all. ;p --Wolf Koch 13:31, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

I'm watching the film right now, and stopped it at just that time (before reading this article :), as I reckognised that sample from the song. Nice bit of trivia :) 217.14.4.220 (talk) 03:33, 13 December 2007 (UTC)