Jamuud's' "Niskala"
Jamuud's "Niskala" (1996-1997)
With SSEYO Koan Software
Jamuud's "Niskala" was a SSEYO Koan title published by SSEYO in 1997. Niskala, a landmark release by Jamuud (AKA David Muddyman), featured Koan pieces written and recorded in 1996. On the included CD ROM were the Koan pieces and the Koan software required to play them, and, thankfully, audio recordings made of a selection of the pieces.
Generative Music Historians / Collectors
If we remember correctly, only a thousand or so were ever made, so if you bought or own a copy, and have kept it, you are a very lucky person indeed!
Further information on Internet WayBack Machine: Niskala by Jamuud.
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Front:
Niskala
Jamuud
Audio & Koan® Music Player for Windows® and Windows®95
SSEYO The Internet Music Company
Back:
Niskala
Jamuud
SSEYO The Internet Music Company
Niskala contains 27 original Koan pieces of an ambient nature and the SSEYO Koan Web Platinum Music Player software, plus 13 specially mixed audio recordings of selected pieces. Each Koan piece in Niskala has been specially written to take advantage of the palette of sounds available in the Creative Labs AWE32/AWE64/SB32/SB64 soundcards.
- Koan Pieces, SoundFonts and Software. DO NOT PLAY TRACK 1 ON AUDIO PLAYER
- Sayan 6:45
- Gliding Briefly 6:07
- Niskala 8:46
- Swastika Bells 2:49
- Wind Cycle 6:41
- Giza Lento No.2 4:24
- Domain 3:59
- Sekala 5:10
- Kelod / Kaja 2:44
- Aman Dana 3:46
- Aswan 3:01
- Bira 4:51
- Landscape No.1 - The Baptism of Solitude 4:57
KoanMusic
A new genre of music where Koan pieces - a special set of 'instructions' - are interpreted by SSEYO Koan software to create ever-changing music on your PC. Award winning KoanMusic is often described as 'generative'. KoanMusic can range from drum 'n' bass dance to chillout ambient, depending on how Koan artists construct their pieces.
SSEYO Koan Web Platinum Music Player V2
System Requirements for CD ROM:
- 66MHz 486 PC or higher
- 8Mb RAM
- Microsoft Windows 3.1x / Windows 95 / Windows NT 4
- Mouse
- AWE32/64 SB32/64 soundcard with 512Kb of Soundfont memory
- CD ROM drive
- 7Mb free hard disk space
System requirements for audio tracks:
This product can be played in any normal CD player, but do not play track 1 otherwise this may result in damgage to your speakers.
Koan Software © Copyright 1991-1997 SSEYO Ltd. All rights reserved. Recordings published by Copyright Control. Copyright on recordings, pieces and soundfonts exclusively licensed to SSEYO Ltd. Unauthorised recording, copying, hiring, public performance, broadcasting or rental of this product prohibited. By using the SSEYO Koan software you are agreeing to all terms and conditions of the SSEYO Software License Agreement enclosed. Niskala is for non-commercial use only. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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ATTENTION: Before using the software carefully read the license agreement enclosed.
Side:
Jamuud / NISKALA
SSEYO KoanMusic
CD ROM
Konstellations 769490111152
Inside:
- 16 page booklet (PDF)
- Back cover (PDF)
- CD ROM (PDF [front])
containing:
- Koan Pieces, SoundFonts and Software. DO NOT PLAY TRACK 1 ON AUDIO PLAYER
- Sayan 6:45
- Gliding Briefly 6:07
- Niskala 8:46
- Swastika Bells 2:49
- Wind Cycle 6:41
- Giza Lento No.2 4:24
- Domain 3:59
- Sekala 5:10
- Kelod / Kaja 2:44
- Aman Dana 3:46
- Aswan 3:01
- Bira 4:51
- Landscape No.1 - The Baptism of Solitude 4:57