Greg's Daisy WAV File - Frogstar.com

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the availability and experience of listening to the WAV file "daisy.wav" from the Frogstar website. Participants share their attempts to access the file, express their reactions to it, and discuss related sound clips from the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey." The conversation includes technical issues, personal anecdotes, and humorous exchanges.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports that the link to "daisy.wav" is no longer functional, citing a message from the website owner about unauthorized use of files.
  • Another participant suggests an alternative link to listen to "daisy.wav," indicating a desire to maintain the mood associated with the sound.
  • Several participants express disappointment over the inability to access the sound file, with one humorously referencing nostalgic American themes.
  • Some participants share personal experiences related to HAL from "2001: A Space Odyssey," including using sound clips from the movie for their computer sounds.
  • One participant mentions the creepiness of HAL's voice, while another expresses a preference for more comforting sounds.
  • There are repeated humorous remarks about the implications of HAL's voice and the potential consequences of computer upgrades.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the unavailability of the "daisy.wav" file and share similar sentiments about HAL's voice. However, there are multiple competing views regarding the emotional impact of HAL's character and the appropriateness of using sound clips from the movie.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific sound files and their historical context within operating systems, indicating a dependence on personal experiences and nostalgia. The discussion does not resolve the technical issues related to accessing the sound file.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in sound design, nostalgia related to classic films, or those exploring the cultural impact of "2001: A Space Odyssey" may find this discussion engaging.

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http://frogstar.com/wav/displaywav.asp?fil=daisy.wav
 
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Rut roh, Ivan! This is what I get when I click on the link you provided.
OOPS! That didn't work!

You tried to play the sound file: daisy.wav
This sound file is no longer available from the website you visited.

You can find it and listen to it at http://frogstar.com/wav

I do not allow other web sites or forums to use my collection of sound or media files this way.

My name is Jeff Goebel. I run a website called Frogstar which has over 2000 sound files.

It personally costs me a fair chunk of cash each month to provide my collection of sound and media.

When somebody tries to use these files without giving me credit, they're costing me money I get no benefit.

Sorry. It probably isn't your fault. You're probably just trying to hear a theme song, or funny movie quote. I'm not blaming you.

You can still play, or download the file you were looking for.

There are a lot of cool sounds at http://frogstar.com/wav

If you're creating a web site, you can even re-post it on your site if you wish to. Then it'll be your bandwidth. I claim no ownership of the files themselves. They're ALL stolen from somewhere. I only claim ownership of the collection, and where they reside on the Internet. If you want them, take them... just don't play them directly from my site.
 
Oh no!

Okay, go here and listen to daisy.wav to help set the mood.
http://frogstar.com/wav/2001.asp

Darn... :biggrin:
 
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I got the same error. And I'm disappointed about that, because there's nothing more heartwarming than apple pie, the Miss America Pageant, and a nice story about a boy and his server.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Oh no!

Okay, go here and listen to daisy.wav to help set the mood.
http://frogstar.com/wav/2001.asp

Darn... :biggrin:
:smile: Sounds like some of those prank callers I used to get. :smile:
 
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ok...

I erm...am running away
 
My speakers aren't working. :cry:
 
Evo said:
My speakers aren't working. :cry:
Save the file for later
:biggrin:
 
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That was HAL from 2001!
 
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Heh, got it now.

Greg, I wouldn't start to worry unless you start on the upgrade and your machine asks you, "What are you doing, Greg?" :smile:
 
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Tom Mattson said:
Heh, got it now.

Greg, I wouldn't start to worry unless you start on the upgrade and your machine asks you, "What are you doing, Greg?" :smile:
:smile: :smile: If PF is gone in the morning, we'll know what happened. :smile:
 
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Moonbear said:
:smile: :smile: If PF is gone in the morning, we'll know what happened. :smile:
I was hopeful that upgrading would change my title to a Super Mentor[/color]! Somehow that means "PF is gone!". But it didn't happen!
 
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Tom Mattson said:
Heh, got it now.

Greg, I wouldn't start to worry unless you start on the upgrade and your machine asks you, "What are you doing, Greg?" :smile:

Funny you should mention that. A couple of years ago I got the 2001 soundtrack on CD. Included were clips of all the conversations with HAL. So I put the CD in my computer and used edited sections of those clips for the sounds for my computer.
So for the Exclamation sound I got "What are you doing Dave?"
For the Program Error sound I got " I'm afraid that I can't do that, Dave"
And for windows shut down I got a few bars of HAL singing "Daisy"
 
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Janus said:
Funny you should mention that. A couple of years ago I got the 2001 soundtrack on CD. Included were clips of all the conversations with HAL. So I put the CD in my computer and used edited sections of those clips for the sounds for my computer.
So for the Exclamation sound I got "What are you doing Dave?"
For the Program Error sound I got " I'm afraid that I can't do that, Dave"
And for windows shut down I got a few bars of HAL singing "Daisy"
I think it was in Windows 95, but maybe it was way back in Windows 3.11 that they had those wav files as options for the sounds, so I had those, along with the StarTrek sounds (the doors opening and closing accompanied opening and closing a window or application). :smile:
 
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Hal is simply way too scary for me.
I had to run off and have Leonard Nemoy sing a reassuring ballad for me:
http://www.tolkiencollector.com/bilbo5.mov
 
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