An outlet of the so-called "Islamic State" (IS) on Thursday released an audio recording purportedly of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. In June Russia had claimed that Baghdadi was most likely dead following an aistrike outside Raqqa. That was one of several claims that the preacher had died. In the new 46-minute recording Baghdadi calls on his followers around the world to wage attacks against the West and to keep fighting in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere. Read more: Who is the 'Islamic State' leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi? "Beware of retreat, or the feeling of defeat, beware of negotiations or surrender. Do not lay down your arms," Baghdadi said, referring to followers in Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, North Africa and elsewhere in Africa. Baghdadi reminded his followers of the rewards of martyrdom, which he said include "72 wives" in paradise and told them to fight against the "Crusaders and the apostates." The recording date was not entirely clear, but Baghdadi seems to … [Read more...] about IS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi ‘resurfaces’ in audio clip
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IS releases new audio recording said to be from head al-Baghdadi
An apparent message from "Islamic State" (IS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the first since a number of media outlets reported that he had been wounded in Iraq earlier this year, was posted online on Thursday. The group's al-Furqan media outlet posted the recording on several websites. In it, a voice that sounded like the IS head called on all Muslims to join his movement. "There is no excuse for any Muslim not to migrate to the 'Islamic State' ... Joining [its fight] is a duty on every Muslim. We are calling on you either join or carry weapons [to fight], wherever you are." The authenticity of the audio or when it was recorded could not be independently verified. Threat to Saudi Arabia In the message, Al-Baghdadi also threatened the rulers of Saudi Arabia, who he considers his enemies. He said that "their end is near" and added that Gulf rulers felt threatened by the growing popularity of his group among Sunni Muslims. Saudi Arabia is currently leading a coalition of Gulf and … [Read more...] about IS releases new audio recording said to be from head al-Baghdadi
Vietnam: Archiving Audio Recordings
Your task is to finish the project to digitize VOV's old audio recordings. How is the project advancing?How will VOV benefit from the project?You will be in Vietnam for a total of two years. How did the first few months proceed?What are the plans for 2010?The engineer's posting is funded by CIM - Germany's development cooperation recruiting agency. … [Read more...] about Vietnam: Archiving Audio Recordings
Professional quality multitrack audio recording becomes a reality on the iPad
Time was when a portable music studio came in the shape of a Tascam 4-track cassette recorder. It had four inputs, five faders (including the master track), and one slot for a C-90 tape. All this was about the size and weight of a large hardback book. Time was… a long time ago. These days, you can walk around town with a full 48-track recording environment tucked into a neat Manila envelope. In fact, I walk around with two 48-track recording environments: Cubasis and Auria. The past few years have seen hundreds of mobile music making apps come onto the market - from known names, such as Korg, Yamaha and Moog to younger software developers, such as Yonac, with its Magellan analog modeling synthesizer, Propellerhead and Audanika. Getting hooked All these apps are a lot of fun. But if you are a professional musician or producer, or even a hobbyist, who wants to record multiple tracks of sound - featuring drum rhythms, basslines, harmonies and melodies - you have to be able to … [Read more...] about Professional quality multitrack audio recording becomes a reality on the iPad
Afghan Taliban denies death of leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor in audio message
The voice in the 16-minute audio file sent to media late Saturday said there was "no truth to the rumors that I was injured or killed," adding that the reported incident "never happened." Multiple reports earlier this week said Mansoor had been badly wounded in a shootout during a gathering at the home of another Taliban commander at Kuchlak in western Pakistan on Tuesday. "That incident never happened, This is enemy propaganda … I haven't seen Kuchlak in years," said the voice. It also referred to a more recent clash on Friday in Maidan Wardak province, southwest of Kabul. Real voice? The news agency AFP said it had been told by some Taliban commanders that the voice appeared to be that of Mansoor. Skepticism over Taliban denials was fuelled in recent years by the secrecy which surrounded the death of Mansour's predecessor, Mullah Mohammad Omar. Omar died in 2013 but his death was not confirmed until late July. He had led the Islamist movement for two decades. Ructions … [Read more...] about Afghan Taliban denies death of leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor in audio message