CMYK color model

The CMYK color model (process color, four color) is a subtractive color model, used in color printing, and is also used to describe the printing process itself. CMYK refers to the four inks used in some color printing: cyan, magenta, yellow, and key (black). Though it varies by print house, press operator, press manufacturer, and press run, ink is typically applied in the order of the abbreviation.

The "K" in CMYK stands for key because in four-color printing, cyan, magenta, and yellow printing plates are carefully keyed, or aligned, with the key of the black key plate. Some sources suggest that the "K" in CMYK comes from the last letter in "black" and was chosen because B already means blue. However, this explanation, although useful as a mnemonic, is incorrect. K is used as "Key", which was possibly chosen because black is often used as outline.

The CMYK model works by partially or entirely masking colors on a lighter, usually white, background. The ink reduces the light that would otherwise be reflected. Such a model is called subtractive because inks "subtract" brightness from white.

CMYK (EP)

CMYK is the second solo extended play by London-based indie producer James Blake. It was released in both the United Kingdom and the United States on R&S Records on 28 May 2010. It samples many tracks, mostly from '90s R&B. The EP received positive reviews from critics.

Composition

The title track samples Kelis' "Caught out There" and Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?". Pitchfork Media described the track as "modern homage to old ideas" as Blake "[took] two R&B archetypes ... and imagines them in a back and forth." On the track, Blake sings normally and also occasionally uses a vocoder to process his voice. The track is influenced by '90s rave pop and also contains synthesizers. The following song, "Footnotes" also has Blake using the vocoder, but the song is hymnal and contains "gospel chords". It is a minimalistic track; it uses slight noises to create an "atmospheric" sound.

The next song "I'll Stay" samples Aaliyah's "Try Again" and has been described as the "warmest, most accessible track of [CMYK]". It is also hymnal, but it contains a call and response with repeated, high-pitched synthesizers. The final track, "Postpone" has been likened to a "lumbering requiem before transforming into lumbering exultation." It features electronic beats, "hip hop choruses", and "triumphant" horns.

Majestic

Majestic or The Majestic may refer to:

Buildings

Hotels

Theatres

Majestic (Kari Jobe album)

Majestic is the second live album that Christian singer and songwriter Kari Jobe released, her first on Sparrow Records. The album was recorded at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, Texas, was produced by Jeremy Edwardson and released on March 25, 2014. It has attained critical acclamation and commercial successes.

Background and recording

The material took two years to develop for the release. According to Jobe, the music is about helping people connect with the majesty of God and His son Jesus Christ, whether they are a believer or not. She said that she could not get the lyrics made by herself alone that is why she teamed-up with others, but in doing this she had to allow herself to be vulnerable in getting out of her "comfort zone". The album was recorded at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, Texas during the performances on November 20–21, 2013. It was produced by Jeremy Edwardson. The album released on March 25, 2014 by Sparrow Records.

Composition and musical style

Majestic (video game)

Majestic is one of the first alternate reality games (ARGs), a type of game that blurs the line between in-game and out-of-game experiences. It debuted on July 31, 2001. While noted for its unusual concept, it did not fare well commercially.

Gameplay

Majestic was a science fiction thriller based on a Majestic 12 shadow government conspiracy theory. As an ARG, the game was played by phone, email, AOL Instant Messenger, BlackBerry messages, fax, and by visiting special websites. Gameplay frequently involved the player receiving clues that they would use to solve puzzles and unravel the story. All the messages were automated, with limited dialogue options, but AIM provided some interactive conversations. As an option to warn unsuspecting members in the same house you could enable a warning at the beginning of each phone call, and a small message on the top of all faxes. When this option was enabled, each phone call would begin with a woman saying "This is a phone call from the video game Majestic", before the regular, prerecorded message. Some of the clues were videos featuring the game's cast. One of the more widely recognized actors was Joe Pantoliano, who portrayed Tim Pritchard in the game's final episode.