DVD!!!
DVD!!!
DVD!!!
DVD!!!

well you also know he owns all his post-YZ music as well - he can release as much of that as he damn-well pleases

still, my money would do better placing bets on it being a special holiday parting video from josh with that crazy lightning fx he so loves to share with us from time to time.



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CharmlessMan posted:

No DVD. He needs to get permission from his old label to put out out a DVD because they own the the rights to the majority of his music.

In case you hadn't read my previous speculatory expose-I'll just elaborate here and use some quotes from Trent's post.

Here's the part about the approaching of the company:

posted:

approach a certain record company that owns some of the song rights about producing / funding

They do own some of the song rights, but the main reason for them being approached was producing/funding. Also, if they had said yes, it would have made securing the song rights easier since the company producing the DVD actually owns them.

Here's the next notable part:

posted:

We then achieved the impossible by finding alternate production / funding but the timetable is too rushed to get it filmed comfortably with the remaining time left on the tour.

As I mentioned previously I am guessing that this alternate production/funding would have, or does cover securing the song rights. The one universal principle in this world seems to be that money talks. So if Trent managed to scrounge up the funds to purchase the rights to his own friggin' songs so he could make the DVD, then that's GREAT.

He never said the record company refused to give him the song rights, he merely mentioned that the "certain company" incidentally happened to own them. I do suppose he made a poor choice of words because it can be easily misconstrued.

Anyway, I'm sick of people just assuming that the DVD is impossible because they misinterpreted Trent's news post (although it is possible they were saying no to the song rights as well-I'm more inclined to believe Trent was referring to the funding/production of the DVD project specifically).

Anyway, that's hopefully the end of my little rant on that subject.

I have to say that no matter what the gift turns out to be, it'll probably be awesome-unless it's an iphone/ipod touch app or wallpaper package like someone just speculated. I mean, c'mon-a wallpaper package!! Don't we already have LitS wallpaper anyway? If we want to have images from the tour made into wallpaper can't we do that ourselves? Sure, we're making a LitS DVD ourselves, but that's rather tricky to do and has 0 chance of equaling up to the quality of a potential official release (although granted it does have it's own special qualities since it's a fan project-I'm not trying to put it down or anything).

Anyway, it doesn't matter exactly because Trent's already given us so much already, this will be just one last decoration to add to the 2008 NIN X-Mas Tree.

DJGamer posted:

...An app seems unlikely, especially given the fact that a NIN app of sorts has already been made. Also, I should mention that you wouldn't need an iPhone to play such an app. You would however at least need an iPod Touch-although the advantage of having that is that there's no cell phone contracts involved. An app however, as already mentioned, would not be a universally useable gift-so again, it's unlikely.

Ultimately it boils down to that there's no evidence really pointing towards a new album, single, or any kind of app. There is however a good deal of evidence pointing toward some kind of official LitS DVD being made. So if I had to make a bet on it, well the odds seem very much in favor of that.

Actually...there is official evidence of a new app.

"nine inch nails is currently developing its own iPhone application, scheduled for release before the end of the year. watch nin.com for details."


It just seems like this would be the right time to release such an app. Merry Christmas! Sorry, I know a lot of people will probably be upset if this is it, but not me, I'm getting an iPod Touch for Christmas, so I'm pumped!

And I'm sure for those who don't have an iTouch/iPhone, Trent will probably release something seperate as well. Knowing him, he knows people don't like feeling left out.

Trent has given us a LOT this year. I mean, don't take it for granted, ANYONE... He's a really good guy, and he's sacrificed a lot to keep his fans happy. This is one of the many reasons why I look up to and respect Trent so much.



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deoxys posted:

DJGamer posted:

...An app seems unlikely, especially given the fact that a NIN app of sorts has already been made. Also, I should mention that you wouldn't need an iPhone to play such an app. You would however at least need an iPod Touch-although the advantage of having that is that there's no cell phone contracts involved. An app however, as already mentioned, would not be a universally useable gift-so again, it's unlikely.

Ultimately it boils down to that there's no evidence really pointing towards a new album, single, or any kind of app. There is however a good deal of evidence pointing toward some kind of official LitS DVD being made. So if I had to make a bet on it, well the odds seem very much in favor of that.

Actually...there is official evidence of a new app.

"nine inch nails is currently developing its own iPhone application, scheduled for release before the end of the year. watch nin.com for details."

It's already been released: [tapulous.com]

It's VERY clear that's what the message refers to, the address itself is "taptap", and the game is Tap Tap Revenge. End of story. It's not an app because the app is already done and out there. Releasing another app would be rather redundant if you ask me.

It's one of the reasons I'm wanting to get an iPod touch-the first reason is I don't already have an iPod (I have a Zune, but I'm not impressed with its features-and there aren't very many official games out for it yet).



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DJGamer posted:

deoxys posted:

DJGamer posted:

...An app seems unlikely, especially given the fact that a NIN app of sorts has already been made. Also, I should mention that you wouldn't need an iPhone to play such an app. You would however at least need an iPod Touch-although the advantage of having that is that there's no cell phone contracts involved. An app however, as already mentioned, would not be a universally useable gift-so again, it's unlikely.

Ultimately it boils down to that there's no evidence really pointing towards a new album, single, or any kind of app. There is however a good deal of evidence pointing toward some kind of official LitS DVD being made. So if I had to make a bet on it, well the odds seem very much in favor of that.

Actually...there is official evidence of a new app.

"nine inch nails is currently developing its own iPhone application, scheduled for release before the end of the year. watch nin.com for details."

It's already been released: [tapulous.com]

It's VERY clear that's what the message refers to, the address itself is "taptap", and the game is Tap Tap Revenge. End of story. It's not an app because the app is already done and out there. Releasing another app would be rather redundant if you ask me.

It's one of the reasons I'm wanting to get an iPod touch-the first reason is I don't already have an iPod (I have a Zune, but I'm not impressed with its features-and there aren't very many official games out for it yet).

You're mistaken. That link originally linked from the TapTap site to that, a part of NIN.com. It is also, as I've said, in the "About Nine Inch Nails" section of the "TapTap Revenge NIN edition" that has already been released. It says, in that section of the app, that NIN is working on their own app. In other words, it's a completely different app, not to be confused with the TapTap one. It's rather confusing, as it does say "taptap" in the URL, but that is just because it linked from taptap's site.

Just saying >_>;

On a side note:

Trent, I know you get a TON of these, but I have to get mine out there.

PLEASE COME TO CINCINNATI OHIO! I need to see you man, please don't skip over us again for Lexington and Columbus. If you're looking for an ampitheater tour, Riverbend Music Center would be a good choice, it's where most big bands play.



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torturedpoet posted:

doublen posted:

halo4808 posted:

doublen posted:

Kid IRA1 posted:

halo4808 posted:

Gentleman, you've outdone yourselves! And in the process treated all of us to one of the most awe-inspiring and sickest spectacles in musical history. How do you do it!? Time and time again, tour and tour again, each progressively better than the last!

What would life be like if there was no NIN to keep us going? So guys, take a much needed and deserved break, enjoy time with friends and family over the holidays and come back and hit it hard in '09! You know we'll wait and you know we'll be there to support you for as long as you'll let us.

Trent, you're all the Gift we need... but a LITS DVD wouldn't hurt! Then my friends and family can see what I've been talking about NON-STOP since we saw you in Seattle and PortlanD! Thanks for another incredible run of creative artistry, hard work and a totally kick-ass tour! Much love!!

yeah he is

He is a fantastic musician, but a God? Really?

Well, I s'pose I could be exagerating a bit... no, I'm not. HE'S A FREAKIN' MUSICAL GOD!! Anybody else out there feel the same way?

Ok, maybe a musical God. I can respect that one.

I wouldn't really call Trent a "god", he's just a human being like the rest of us. But I still think he's pretty awesome...

Well, he's certainly not the god, but he's a musical deity nonetheless. I've seen and read how passionate we are about him and his works; some of us practically worship the guy, faithfully following him and putting him above all else.

Disclaimer: Trent Reznor may or may not actually be able to walk on water!

He's certainly had a profound impact on my life, both in the past, in the present and invariably the future as well. For all of us for that matter. He's touched every one of our lives and his music has made a difference for each and every one of us; men/women, young/old, rich/poor, cats/dogs... -watch the PETA video.

I digress. DJGamer, I think you make some excellent and valid points and I'm inclined to agree with you on the LITS DVD! If not that then maybe the gift of a NIN 8-TRACK!!

deoxys posted:

posted:

Disclaimer: Trent Reznor may or may not actually be able to walk on water!

Oh, Trent CAN walk on water; He just has to wait until the water freezes >_>;

Hell yeah, baby! That's the good stuff!

Whatever it is we will love it-no doubt about that

halo4808 posted:

Kid IRA1 posted:

halo4808 posted:

Gentleman, you've outdone yourselves! And in the process treated all of us to one of the most awe-inspiring and sickest spectacles in musical history. How do you do it!? Time and time again, tour and tour again, each progressively better than the last!

What would life be like if there was no NIN to keep us going? So guys, take a much needed and deserved break, enjoy time with friends and family over the holidays and come back and hit it hard in '09! You know we'll wait and you know we'll be there to support you for as long as you'll let us.

Trent, you're all the Gift we need... but a LITS DVD wouldn't hurt! Then my friends and family can see what I've been talking about NON-STOP since we saw you in Seattle and PortlanD! Thanks for another incredible run of creative artistry, hard work and a totally kick-ass tour! Much love!!

yeah he is

Thanks for catching and agreeing with that, by the way. I wasn't sure if anyone would get it or not.

If someone didn't get it, they're not crazy fans like us, haha...

TR-
*bow* You are indeed an amazing man. We fans are certainly not worthy of all you do for us. Anything you give us is amazing. (Please... don't let the surprise be anything Mac related though, I'm poor and can't afford iAnything and I'd like to enjoy whatever you put out.)

oh my gosh i go away for two weeks and come back to find out alessandro is leaving too!?!

I feel like ive been gone for years now #_#

Anyways, gj to Trent & co. for what seemed like a pretty hectic year...Ghosts and the Slip!! And constant touring...man that must get realllly tiring. I just got home after flying the entire day today and man im glad i can finally sleep in my own bed(tho i have to work tomorrow -__-).

Not to be a drooly ass kisser but for real I admire NIN's music and drive heaps - all you guys inspire me so much! So yeah... just wanted to thank you. You guys should be really proud of yourselves for such a creatively amazing year <3

I saw you guys in fort wayne, amazing show yet a terrible crowd.

So Alessandro is leaving?

^ TR posted that Robin isn't leaving, I think we can believe him

This is going to be audio from the recent tour. He uses the word "gift" in the post, so it has to be a free download of some sort...My guess is that it will be a full length concert pro mixed audio.

monica my. posted:

To none of you are real, you make your own choices over kids and nappies so shut the fuck up!

monica

Haha, nice shot. It's spelt all as one word with no spaces, m on ica m y. Glad you had something to contribute to the conversation

edit: You make your own choices about which shows to go see too, right? What do you base those choices on? Maybe your some rich @#$%& sort of person who can splash cash on any old show you like but I assure you my NIN tuesday was paid for out of a small pool of cash that I save especially for seeing great bands. Now I get to see a great guy and the drummer from lostprophets....

edit again: If I get to see TR play at all....



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