It’s the Nature of Things

“I bought and downloaded this stunning Foxfeather album. The recording is like nothing I have heard before – extraordinary.”

Thanks, to Richard Peace for those kind words about our latest release, FoxFeather’s, The Nature of Things. It is, truly, one of those great recordings and musical pleasures we will long treasure.

Hans in Hamburg, Germany writes: “Paul, they are just awesome, musically and technically. Such a pleasure to listen to. They are so much out of the ordinary, I say so as I have tried other sources selling HiRes and DSD. None comes even close, and some I would rather declare being fakes. Octave records is now my only source for digital music files to purchase.”

The Nature of Things is the kind of release that gets music lovers talking and feet tapping. This is one hell of an album that we at Octave Records are excited to share with you. Brilliant songwriting, powerful vocals, and by far one of the best recordings we’ve ever made. The Nature of Things is a must-have musical treasure. Recorded exclusively in pure DSD, this remarkable work is destined to become a classic, one that’ll be heard up and down the halls of audio shows the world over.

“A phenomenal album. Electrifyingly real, with spectacular air and presence. Another good job very well done. Please keep it up! You’re leaving the others in the dust.”
Dr. David Campbell

The making of a gong

The unmistakable sound of the gong has held spiritual significance in Southeast Asia for centuries, as well as find special use applications in music from around the world.

Hand-beaten from sheet materials, the labor-intensive shaping and delicate paintwork result in beautiful percussive instruments. Souvenir gongs can be bought for just a few dollars, but large, finely tuned gongs made from the best materials can fetch tens of thousands of dollars.

In this fascinating video we learn how the sound of each gong is hand fashioned by artisans and each is unique unto itself. Learn the secrets of how one of the oldest musical instruments are crafted.

Audiophile Lexicon

Every special interest, hobby, or endeavor has its own words. Stamp collectors covet their “prexies,” “speedies” and “Zepps” and coin collectors, their “cuds,” “red books” and “wire rims.”

What seems obvious to us are about as clear as mud to others. I mean, “prexies,” “speedies” and “Zepps” are likely as mysterious as “transparency”, “sweet spot”, and “slam”.

Over the years, I have come to realize that enticing into the fold would-be audiophiles with the promise of hearing for the first time an extended soundstage, or uncovering levels of inner details is as likely to be successful to a philatelist as their promise of showing me their prized frama.

You’re likely already immersed in the lexicon of high-end audio, so we’re all speaking the same language.

I just wouldn’t be surprised if you get a few scrunched eyebrows the next time you use a term like “veiled” or “hooded” to describe what you hear.

Most people aren’t going to be in the sweet spot of understanding our language.