As many of you already know, we have been using MEGA for quite a while to host the 24-bit download files. Unfortunately, our account was recently suspended, so I have had to start using alternative file hosting services for larger files. The 24-bit downloads are too large to store directly on my personal web hosting service.
Going forward, you will now notice two separate 24-bit download buttons located at the bottom of each post. It has been brought to my attention that some browsers and devices do not always work properly with certain file hosting sites. If one link gives you trouble, please try the second option.
Please also keep in mind that the 24-bit files will now only remain active for up to six days. Most free file hosting services automatically remove files after that amount of time, so these links are only temporary.
This is one of the reasons I strongly encourage everyone to subscribe to the site’s email notifications, so you will know as soon as new posts go live and can grab the files before they disappear.
Also, for several years, I kept most posts published before 2015 set to private. I have now republished many of those posts for archive reading purposes only. Please note that none of the archive posts contain active download links.
From time to time, I do revisit and update these older posts with fresh new transfers. Since many of them were originally published, I have made major upgrades to my audio equipment and transfer chain, allowing me to significantly improve the sound quality of newer restorations.
Like the Pet Shop Boys once said, “If you don’t get that mix, it’s gone ’86.”
Thank you all for your continued support and understanding.
-DjPaulT
Any kind of subscription fee or donation doesn’t solve the problem.
Paul needs to look at the sites/hosting vendors to find a technical/business solution to allow ~300MB downloads to be available for X number of people per day. It’s that simple. If Paul needs more donations to cover this new vendor expense, I’m sure we will all pitch in.
Thanks you so much for this. It’s nice to go back and read what you’ve said about all of this great music.
Mr Paul, como siempre un gusto por sus aportes a su pagina, observar lo que en ella diariamente aparece es sin duda excepcional con todo lo inmenso que es la musica; agradecidos tambien por la informacion que nos brindas ademas de las actualizaciones, en verdad tu trabajo colaboracion y aportacion a tu pagina es sinceramente verdaderamente destacada, saludos Mr Paul T. Burning The Ground.
Hi Paul! Although I do not download the 24-bit files, why don’t you open another account with Hostgator and store them there and forget about “filesharing sites” altogether? Or, what about upgrading your Hostgator account for more download storage? Lastly, regardless which road you take, I think enabling encryption on your RAR files so nobody can even view their contents until the pw is entered is a very simple way to keep your stuff from getting removed/banned.
I forgot to add…you could also use Google Drive which can anonymously share files. $99/year for 2TB of drive space. I just tested a 700MB RAR on my Google Drive and it shares/works just fine. I don’t know how many people here download your 24-bit posts but unless it’s over 500 downloads per post per day, I can’t see that being a problem for Google Drive. Hopefully some of my ideas are helpful. I’m all ears if you have questions or have tried some of these and ran into problems/limitations.
“From time to time, I do revisit and update these older posts with fresh new transfers.”
How is one to know which posts are updated? If by way of notices to subscribers, I’ll subscribe immediately!
Thank you so very much Paul for keeping all these amazing remixes alive!
Thanks for the info and for all the hard work you put in here. I don’t download many of your posts, but I am always surprised at the quality of the downloads and the diversity of the music.
Buen dia Paul, preimero te quiero felicitar por tu enorme aporte a los que somos ochenteros y vivimos esa etapa tan maravillosa, trayendo a nuestros recuerdos la musica que nos vio crecer. Segundo te agradesco por la informacion que tan bien nos hace. Un enorme abrazo a la distancia y ojala en algun dia poder conocerte en persona.
saludos amigo.
+1 New York City Boy lyric drop. 🙂