Lost Waves Wiki:Useful Links
This page offers a curated list of resources, organized by their primary focus and content type, to aid in the search and discussion of Lost Waves. Whether you're looking for rare music recordings, obscure films, or archived web content, these links provide tools and communities to help in your search.
Web Archives and Databases[edit source]
This section includes databases and archives that are crucial for searching historical web pages and other digital forms of media that are no longer available on the live web.
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Internet Archive | The Internet Archive serves as a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. It archives web pages, but also includes movies, music, and books. |
Music Archives and Databases[edit source]
These resources are specifically geared towards music enthusiasts. They contain comprehensive databases of music recordings, artist information, and track histories.
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Discogs | Discogs provides detailed discographies of all types of music and is an excellent resource for tracking down rare and obscure music releases. |
| MusicBrainz | MusicBrainz is a comprehensive music database that collects music metadata and makes it available to the public. |
| Rate Your Music | Rate Your Music allows users to catalog and rate albums, providing insights into lesser-known music. |
| Video Game Music Database | VGMdb focuses on video game music and soundtracks, which is great for finding obscure tracks from games. |
| Last.fm | Last.fm is a music tracking service, anybody can scrobble (log) anything which makes it an excellent resource for finding music |
Media Archives and Databases[edit source]
Media archives and databases include platforms that host a variety of media types such as audio, video, games, and animations. These sites are invaluable for finding multimedia content that may include lost or rare media.
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Newgrounds | Newgrounds is a community-driven platform where users upload games, films, audio, and artwork, often hosting rare and unique content. |
| British Pathé | British Pathé archives historical films and newsreels, providing a valuable resource for media from the 20th century. |
Forums and Community Discussions[edit source]
These forums are where enthusiasts gather to share information, identify unknown media, and discuss lost content. Participation in these communities can provide leads and support in your search.
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| r/Lostwaves | r/Lostwaves is dedicated to the discussion and discovery of Lostwaves across various formats. |
| r/LostMedia | r/LostMedia is dedicated to the discussion and discovery of lost and obscure media across various formats. |
| r/ObscureMedia | r/ObscureMedia shares and discusses old and obscure media not typically seen by a large audience. |
| Echoing the Sound | Echoing the Sound is a forum where users discuss a wide range of music, including rare finds. |
Audio Hosting Platforms[edit source]
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| SoundCloud | SoundCloud is a platform where users upload and share sounds, often including rare or one-off audio tracks. |
| Bandcamp | Bandcamp is used by artists to distribute their music directly, which may include rare demos and lost tracks. |
Music Identification Services[edit source]
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Shazam | Shazam is great for identifying music tracks just from a snippet of audio. |
| SoundHound | SoundHound can identify songs playing around you and even songs you hum or sing. |
Additional Resources[edit source]
For ongoing discussions and updates on searches for Lost Waves, consider joining forums and following channels dedicated to media preservation and lost art.