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Opus Digest for August 2023

A quick roundup of everything that I posted on Opus last month.

Jason Morehead
Sep 1, 2023
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Aug 1: August 2023’s Best Streaming Titles: Amadeus, Ahsoka, Ong Bak, The Naked Gun, Paddington

Mozart vs. Salieri, Star Wars, Thai martial arts mayhem, Frank Drebin, marmalade, and more.

Aug 1: The 7K Giveaway

I’m celebrating Opus’ recent milestone with giveaways for Opus subscribers.

Aug 2: “Touha” by Oval

This single from Markus Popp’s latest album is almost effortlessly pretty and otherworldly.

Aug 3: My Cultural Diet for July 2023: Mission: Impossible, Philip Yancey, Indiana Jones, Mister X, G.I. Joe

A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.

Aug 10: Ace Records’ Upcoming Compilation Chronicles Post-Rock’s Early Days

Also, Piano Magic’s third album gets a long-awaited vinyl reissue.

Aug 14: 36 of the Best Titles Currently Streaming on Kanopy

And all you need to watch them is a library card.

Aug 14: “Take a Break” by Sven Wunder

The Swedish composer is back with another album of too-smooth jazz grooves.

Aug 15: “Lionisis” by David Eugene Edwards

It’s impossible to mistake a David Eugene Edwards song as anyone else’s tune.

Aug 16: “To Wish Impossible Things” by Kid Tigrrr

The song is the highlight on a recent compilation of Cure covers.

Aug 18: Muting Twitter Ads Is My New Favorite Video Game

I’m racking up lots of points, but does all of that muting affect how Twitter sees me? And do I care?

Aug 20: Dear Conservatives: You Should Really Stop Partnering with Nazi Pornographers

You’d think this would go without saying, but here we are…

Aug 21: New Subscriber Playlist: “Heavenly Voices, Volume One”

This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode highlight a selection of ethereal, female-fronted acts.

Aug 24: Several Disney+ Titles Are Finally Coming to Blu-ray

This is good news for fans and consumers who want a more permanent and reliable way to enjoy their favorite series.

Aug 25: Threads Is Now on the Web

Some initial reactions, as well as some thoughts on the changing social media landscape.

Aug 26: “Binary Star” by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] and Uru

An epic sci-fi anime needs a suitably epic theme, even one that borrows a riff from a Starship song.

Aug 28: Life in Death by Kintsugi (Review)

Kintsugi transform the grief over losing several beloved family members into lovely instrumental arrangements.

Aug 29: Here We Lie by Slow Salvation (Review)

One of Velvet Blue Music’s dreamiest releases to date. Which, given the label’s extensive catalog, is saying something.

Aug 31: Watch Aphex Twin In Full 360° at Field Day 2023

An absolute assault on the senses, especially in 4K and fullscreen.

Aug 31: The Curious Case of the Disappearing Internet

The internet is limitless and ever-expanding. So why delete stuff off it for no good reason?

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