From my collection of open reel tapes, here is a recording known as a “music bed.”
Direct mp3 download or play: Macy’s Warehouse Sale Tape 802
Macy’s Tape 802
Front of box- tape 802
Back of box-tape 802
Inside front cover-tape 802
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Direct mp3 download or play: Macy’s Warehouse Sale Tape 890
Macy’s tape 890
Front of box-tape 890
Back of box-tape 890
Inside front cover-tape 890
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Direct mp3 download or play: Macy’s Tape 890-left channel – Macy’s Tape 802-right channel
This is a comparison of the recordings. Tape 890 is on the left and tape 802 is on the right. Except for a little phasing and delay effects, they seem to be identical.
Go here for more on “music beds,” and how they are used in advertising.
