Multimedia

This page is a demonstration of more of the capabilities of the Internet now that many more people are equipped with broadband. Some audio recordings and video can be 'streamed', or played in real time without having to wait until the complete file is downloaded. MP3 files sometimes have to download first before they can be heard, whereas Real Audio files can 'stream'. However, dial up users can still access the music and video, by right clicking the link and choosing 'save as', then saving the file in an easily remembered location, such as 'my music' or 'my downloads'. The file can be accessed at the viewer or listener's leisure. If viewing in Netscape, it may be a good idea to right click the links and then 'open in new tab'.

These three music clips in mp3 format are variations on a traditional song, called the Holmfirth Anthem, and were specially composed for the Holmfirth Festival as introductions, or Anthems, to each concert.

 Orchestral Anthem (MP3)   Reggae Anthem (MP3)    World Anthem (MP3)

And in Streaming Real Audio

 Orchestral Anthem (RA)

 Reggae Anthem (RA)

 World Anthem (RA)

And in lower quality for Dial up connections.

 Orchestral Anthem (RA)

 Reggae Anthem (RA)

 World Anthem (RA)

Here is an mp3 audio file of Winston's Pennine Jazz playing 'Makin' Whoopee'.

 Makin' Whoopee (MP3)

And also in Streaming Real Audio

 Makin' Whoopee (RA)

And in lower quality for Dial up connections.

 Makin' Whoopee (RA)

If you can't hear the Real Audio files,
please click the image to download Real Player

Some video and more audio files will be added later, but I hope this gives a flavour of what can be done.