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| − | '''''Not The Actual Events''''' (also known as '''''[[Halo numbers|Halo 29]]''''') is the second proper EP from [[Nine Inch Nails]]. It was released digitally on December 23, 2016, though pre-orders through [[nin.com]] allowed for a download one day early. This EP acts as the first installment of a trilogy, preceding the 2017 release of ''[[Add Violence]]'' and the 2018 release of ''[[Bad Witch]]''. This is the first release to include [[Atticus Ross]] as an official member of NIN. | + | '''''Not The Actual Events''''' (also known as '''''[[Halo numbers|Halo 29]]''''') is the second proper EP from [[Nine Inch Nails]]. It was released digitally on December 23, 2016, though pre-orders through [[nin.com]] allowed for a download one day early. This EP acts as the first installment of a '''[[The Trilogy|trilogy]]''', preceding the 2017 release of ''[[Add Violence]]'' and the 2018 release of ''[[Bad Witch]]''. This is the first release to include [[Atticus Ross]] as an official member of NIN. |
==Track List== | ==Track List== | ||
| + | ===CD/Digital=== | ||
#"[[Branches/Bones]]" – 1:46 | #"[[Branches/Bones]]" – 1:46 | ||
#"[[Dear World,]]" – 4:06 | #"[[Dear World,]]" – 4:06 | ||
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#"[[The Idea Of You]]" – 3:27 | #"[[The Idea Of You]]" – 3:27 | ||
#"[[Burning Bright (Field On Fire)]]" – 5:50 | #"[[Burning Bright (Field On Fire)]]" – 5:50 | ||
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| + | ===Vinyl=== | ||
| + | A1 "Branches/Bones" – 1:46<br /> | ||
| + | A2 "Dear World," – 4:06<br /> | ||
| + | A3 "She's Gone Away" – 5:59<br /> | ||
| + | A4 "The Idea Of You" – 3:27<br /> | ||
| + | A5 "Burning Bright (Field On Fire)" – 5:49<br /> | ||
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| + | B1 "[[Hurt (song)|Hurt]]" (reversed) – 6:14<br /> | ||
| + | B2 "[[The Downward Spiral (song)|The Downward Spiral]]" (reversed) – 3:57<br /> | ||
| + | B3 "[[Reptile]]" (reversed) – 6:52<br /> | ||
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| + | The tracks on Side B are an "easter egg" not listed on the label or packaging. | ||
==Formats== | ==Formats== | ||
[[Image:Ntae_pc.jpg|thumb|Physical component package]] | [[Image:Ntae_pc.jpg|thumb|Physical component package]] | ||
| − | In addition to a wide digital release, the EP was offered through nin.com in two other formats | + | In addition to a wide digital release, the EP was offered through nin.com in two other formats: vinyl and a digital + "physical component for you to deal with" version. The physical component includes thick card stock papers containing song lyrics, various images and soot that will cover your hands upon opening. Many different unique variants have been reported. The EP was released on CD on November 17, 2017. |
The warning sticker on the physical component's outer packaging reads: | The warning sticker on the physical component's outer packaging reads: | ||
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<blockquote>To be read IN ITS ENTIRETY before opening. Actions have consequences! N.T.A.E. may contain subversive elements that produce feelings of euphoria and may be harmful and unsettling to the consumer. Likewise, this physical package may lead to unrealized expectations or unexpected results upon opening. Caution should be exercised with both. AND THIS IS IMPORTANT... This will make a mess. By opening this envelope in any way, you assume all risks to your person and/or property, and waive any claim against [[The Null Corporation]], any of its subsidiaries or affiliated entities from any and all damages or harm you may incur.</blockquote> | <blockquote>To be read IN ITS ENTIRETY before opening. Actions have consequences! N.T.A.E. may contain subversive elements that produce feelings of euphoria and may be harmful and unsettling to the consumer. Likewise, this physical package may lead to unrealized expectations or unexpected results upon opening. Caution should be exercised with both. AND THIS IS IMPORTANT... This will make a mess. By opening this envelope in any way, you assume all risks to your person and/or property, and waive any claim against [[The Null Corporation]], any of its subsidiaries or affiliated entities from any and all damages or harm you may incur.</blockquote> | ||
| − | Side B of the vinyl version features | + | Side B of the vinyl version features reversed versions of three additional, unlisted tracks from ''[[The Downward Spiral (halo)|The Downward Spiral]]'': "Hurt", "The Downward Spiral" and "Reptile". The vinyl also had a small amount of the black dust in its package, with smudges and fingerprints already on the sleeve and the record. There are also two variants of the lyric sheet/inner sleeve, with one in blue and one in red. The vinyl comes with a digital download card. |
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| + | ==Associated websites== | ||
| + | ==="Schizophreniasdiary"=== | ||
| + | [[Image:bboneshidden1.jpg|thumb|200px|Hidden lyrics example 1]] | ||
| + | [[Image:bboneshidden2.jpg|thumb|200px|Hidden lyrics example 2]] | ||
| + | A [https://schizophreniasdiary.wordpress.com Wordpress website] was discovered, seemingly originating from 2011, which shares lines and lyrical themes from the EP/LP trilogy; most notably the line "cocksucking chicken wing," which can be found amongst the extra, layered lyrics of "Branches/Bones" printed on the physical vinyl version release. It remains unclear how the two are connected, though it is generally agreed that the correlations are far too vast to be deemed coincidental. | ||
| − | == | + | ===youdidntevennotice=== |
| − | + | In 2022, [[John Crawford]] left a message on [[Discordance]] where he asked if fans had found a message that he had hidden in the album artwork that could only be found by having both the CD and vinyl. On the last page of the CD booklet, above the blue bar at the bottom, there is text that says "you didn't even notice". Below the bar on the vinyl lyric sleeve, along and under the fold, there is text that says "dot com slash ntae" (on the blue sleeve) or "dot com slash halo29" (on the red sleeve). As neither package has the complete text, both are needed to complete the message. When fans plugged in the full website address, they ended up at a mostly blank site that said "YOU NOTICED BUT YOU WEREN’T THE FIRST. DON'T MISS THE WINDOW NEXT TIME, SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NIN NEWS FIRST." and had a sign up area below. It is not currently known what was originally found there. | |
==About== | ==About== | ||
The EP was first acknowledged by [[Trent Reznor]] on December 17, 2016 in a post on nin.com: | The EP was first acknowledged by [[Trent Reznor]] on December 17, 2016 in a post on nin.com: | ||
| − | <blockquote> | + | <blockquote>It's an unfriendly, fairly impenetrable record that we needed to make. It's an EP because that ended up being the proper length to tell that story.</blockquote> |
In June 2017, it was announced that ''Not The Actual Events'' is the first in a trilogy of related EPs to be released 6-8 months apart. The second EP, ''Add Violence'', was announced the following month. The third release, the now album-length ''Bad Witch'', was announced in May 2018. | In June 2017, it was announced that ''Not The Actual Events'' is the first in a trilogy of related EPs to be released 6-8 months apart. The second EP, ''Add Violence'', was announced the following month. The third release, the now album-length ''Bad Witch'', was announced in May 2018. | ||
The official nin.com website description states: | The official nin.com website description states: | ||
| − | <blockquote> | + | <blockquote>PART ONE OF A THREE EP TRILOGY OF RECORDS. UNAPOLOGETIC, UNFRIENDLY, DENSE, LYRICALLY COMPLEX, SO-FAR-BEHIND-THE-TIMES-IT’S-AHEAD-OF-ITS-TIME, HIPSTER-REPELLING UNCOMPROMISING MUSIC SMART PEOPLE CAN FUCK TO. IT MAY NOT BE FOR YOU.</blockquote> |
| − | + | The EP's title, ''Not The Actual Events'', is derived from the descrambled lyrics found within "Branches/Bones": ''Allowing myself to feel a sense of comfort in the past. Not the actual events but the way I choose to remember them and you.'' | |
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| − | == | + | ==Live== |
| − | + | All songs from ''Not The Actual Events'' have been played live except "The Idea Of You". | |
==Artwork== | ==Artwork== | ||
| − | The cover artwork | + | The cover artwork is a direct reference to [[David Carson]]'s designs for ''[[And All That Could Have Been (halo)|And All That Could Have Been]]'' and ''[[Still]]''. One alternate cover is re-purposed ''Still'' cover art, in a possible nod to [[David Bowie]]'s re-purposed cover art on ''The Next Day''. The "scratch marks" that appear on the main cover are also present in the upper right hand corner of the ''Add Violence'' front cover and the ''Bad Witch'' back cover. There are seven known variants of the digital art, including the final version. |
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Image:Ntae_backart.jpg|Digital and physical component credits sheet | Image:Ntae_backart.jpg|Digital and physical component credits sheet | ||
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| + | Designer [[Corey Holms]] gave the following info[https://www.coreyholms.com/music#/nine-inch-nails-ntae-physical-component-2/][https://www.coreyholms.com/nine-inch-nails-not-the-actual-events-vinyl-ep-2/] about his work on the physical component: | ||
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| + | <blockquote>I was hired by Nine Inch Nails to help with design on the ''Not The Actual Events'' EP. This is a portion of the campaign referred to as the Physical Component. When you bought the high resolution FLAC version of the EP, a black envelope containing this would show up at your house at a later, undisclosed date. When the envelope was opened a set of lyrics cards were revealed that were covered with an unnamed black powder. This powder inevitably got on both the cards and the recipient creating a unique interaction with the artwork for everyone. To me the idea of the artwork leaving a messy and dirty mark on the user fit perfectly with the music and lyrics of the EP.</blockquote> | ||
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| + | And his work on the vinyl: | ||
| + | <blockquote>Each cover is given a variable amount of black powder that intermingles with the artwork, blurring what is printed and what is smudged. It also allows for each recipient to have a unique piece of art. | ||
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| + | There is a varnish on the sleeve that when looked at in the light, allows the viewer to see alternate text messages.</blockquote> | ||
==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
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*Special Packaging: Jeff Anderson (Artist In Residence) | *Special Packaging: Jeff Anderson (Artist In Residence) | ||
*Management: Silva Artist Management<br> | *Management: Silva Artist Management<br> | ||
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All songs written by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross<br> | All songs written by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross<br> | ||
Published by Form And Texture (ASCAP)/Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing<br> | Published by Form And Texture (ASCAP)/Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 23:30, 25 April 2025
Not The Actual Events (also known as Halo 29) is the second proper EP from Nine Inch Nails. It was released digitally on December 23, 2016, though pre-orders through nin.com allowed for a download one day early. This EP acts as the first installment of a trilogy, preceding the 2017 release of Add Violence and the 2018 release of Bad Witch. This is the first release to include Atticus Ross as an official member of NIN.
Contents
Track List
CD/Digital
- "Branches/Bones" – 1:46
- "Dear World," – 4:06
- "She's Gone Away" – 6:00
- "The Idea Of You" – 3:27
- "Burning Bright (Field On Fire)" – 5:50
Vinyl
A1 "Branches/Bones" – 1:46
A2 "Dear World," – 4:06
A3 "She's Gone Away" – 5:59
A4 "The Idea Of You" – 3:27
A5 "Burning Bright (Field On Fire)" – 5:49
B1 "Hurt" (reversed) – 6:14
B2 "The Downward Spiral" (reversed) – 3:57
B3 "Reptile" (reversed) – 6:52
The tracks on Side B are an "easter egg" not listed on the label or packaging.
Formats
In addition to a wide digital release, the EP was offered through nin.com in two other formats: vinyl and a digital + "physical component for you to deal with" version. The physical component includes thick card stock papers containing song lyrics, various images and soot that will cover your hands upon opening. Many different unique variants have been reported. The EP was released on CD on November 17, 2017.
The warning sticker on the physical component's outer packaging reads:
To be read IN ITS ENTIRETY before opening. Actions have consequences! N.T.A.E. may contain subversive elements that produce feelings of euphoria and may be harmful and unsettling to the consumer. Likewise, this physical package may lead to unrealized expectations or unexpected results upon opening. Caution should be exercised with both. AND THIS IS IMPORTANT... This will make a mess. By opening this envelope in any way, you assume all risks to your person and/or property, and waive any claim against The Null Corporation, any of its subsidiaries or affiliated entities from any and all damages or harm you may incur.
Side B of the vinyl version features reversed versions of three additional, unlisted tracks from The Downward Spiral: "Hurt", "The Downward Spiral" and "Reptile". The vinyl also had a small amount of the black dust in its package, with smudges and fingerprints already on the sleeve and the record. There are also two variants of the lyric sheet/inner sleeve, with one in blue and one in red. The vinyl comes with a digital download card.
Associated websites
"Schizophreniasdiary"
A Wordpress website was discovered, seemingly originating from 2011, which shares lines and lyrical themes from the EP/LP trilogy; most notably the line "cocksucking chicken wing," which can be found amongst the extra, layered lyrics of "Branches/Bones" printed on the physical vinyl version release. It remains unclear how the two are connected, though it is generally agreed that the correlations are far too vast to be deemed coincidental.
youdidntevennotice
In 2022, John Crawford left a message on Discordance where he asked if fans had found a message that he had hidden in the album artwork that could only be found by having both the CD and vinyl. On the last page of the CD booklet, above the blue bar at the bottom, there is text that says "you didn't even notice". Below the bar on the vinyl lyric sleeve, along and under the fold, there is text that says "dot com slash ntae" (on the blue sleeve) or "dot com slash halo29" (on the red sleeve). As neither package has the complete text, both are needed to complete the message. When fans plugged in the full website address, they ended up at a mostly blank site that said "YOU NOTICED BUT YOU WEREN’T THE FIRST. DON'T MISS THE WINDOW NEXT TIME, SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NIN NEWS FIRST." and had a sign up area below. It is not currently known what was originally found there.
About
The EP was first acknowledged by Trent Reznor on December 17, 2016 in a post on nin.com:
It's an unfriendly, fairly impenetrable record that we needed to make. It's an EP because that ended up being the proper length to tell that story.
In June 2017, it was announced that Not The Actual Events is the first in a trilogy of related EPs to be released 6-8 months apart. The second EP, Add Violence, was announced the following month. The third release, the now album-length Bad Witch, was announced in May 2018.
The official nin.com website description states:
PART ONE OF A THREE EP TRILOGY OF RECORDS. UNAPOLOGETIC, UNFRIENDLY, DENSE, LYRICALLY COMPLEX, SO-FAR-BEHIND-THE-TIMES-IT’S-AHEAD-OF-ITS-TIME, HIPSTER-REPELLING UNCOMPROMISING MUSIC SMART PEOPLE CAN FUCK TO. IT MAY NOT BE FOR YOU.
The EP's title, Not The Actual Events, is derived from the descrambled lyrics found within "Branches/Bones": Allowing myself to feel a sense of comfort in the past. Not the actual events but the way I choose to remember them and you.
Live
All songs from Not The Actual Events have been played live except "The Idea Of You".
Artwork
The cover artwork is a direct reference to David Carson's designs for And All That Could Have Been and Still. One alternate cover is re-purposed Still cover art, in a possible nod to David Bowie's re-purposed cover art on The Next Day. The "scratch marks" that appear on the main cover are also present in the upper right hand corner of the Add Violence front cover and the Bad Witch back cover. There are seven known variants of the digital art, including the final version.
Alternate digital artwork #1 - Origin: Instagram
Alternate digital artwork #2 - Origin: Facebook
Alternate digital artwork #3 - Origin: Embedded in first 2016 digital files
Alternate digital artwork #4 - Origin: Apple Music
Alternate digital artwork #5 - Origin: Embedded in corrected early 2017 digital files
Alternate digital artwork #6 - Origin: hidden in nin.com website
Digital and physical component credits sheet
Designer Corey Holms gave the following info[1][2] about his work on the physical component:
I was hired by Nine Inch Nails to help with design on the Not The Actual Events EP. This is a portion of the campaign referred to as the Physical Component. When you bought the high resolution FLAC version of the EP, a black envelope containing this would show up at your house at a later, undisclosed date. When the envelope was opened a set of lyrics cards were revealed that were covered with an unnamed black powder. This powder inevitably got on both the cards and the recipient creating a unique interaction with the artwork for everyone. To me the idea of the artwork leaving a messy and dirty mark on the user fit perfectly with the music and lyrics of the EP.
And his work on the vinyl:
Each cover is given a variable amount of black powder that intermingles with the artwork, blurring what is printed and what is smudged. It also allows for each recipient to have a unique piece of art. There is a varnish on the sleeve that when looked at in the light, allows the viewer to see alternate text messages.
Credits
- Nine Inch Nails: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Mix: Alan Moulder and Atticus Ross
- Track 3 + Mariqueen Maandig
- Track 4 + Dave Grohl
- Track 5 + Dave Navarro
- Mastering: Tom Baker at Baker Mastering
- Engineering: Dustin Mosely, Jun Murakawa, Chris Richardson, Chris Holmes
- Art Direction: John Crawford
- Additional Design: Corey Holms
- Special Packaging: Jeff Anderson (Artist In Residence)
- Management: Silva Artist Management
All songs written by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Published by Form And Texture (ASCAP)/Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing
Published by Songs In The Key of Mink (BMI) Administered by Downtown DMP Songs (BMI)
External Links
- Not The Actual Events at nincatalog.com
- Not The Actual Events at nin.com
- Not The Actual Events at Amazon
- Not The Actual Events at eBay
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