fix initial page load for track duration

.gitignore

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 .DS_Store
-.old/
+.old/
+.cursor/
+tag-release.sh

CORS.md

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-For DreamHost hosting, the owner of `feed.falsefinish.club` can configure CORS headers using an `.htaccess` file in the root directory of the site (or in the specific directory serving the audio files).
-
-## Setting CORS Headers on DreamHost
-
-Create or edit the `.htaccess` file in the web root (typically `~/falsefinish.club/feed/` or wherever the audio files are served from) and add:
-
-```apache
-# Enable CORS for echo-reality.com
-<IfModule mod_headers.c>
-    Header set Access-Control-Allow-Origin "https://echo-reality.com"
-    Header set Access-Control-Allow-Methods "GET, HEAD, OPTIONS"
-    Header set Access-Control-Expose-Headers "ETag, Last-Modified, Content-Length"
-</IfModule>
-
-# Handle preflight OPTIONS requests
-<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
-    RewriteEngine On
-    RewriteCond %{REQUEST_METHOD} OPTIONS
-    RewriteRule ^(.*)$ $1 [R=200,L]
-</IfModule>
-```
-
-### If targeting specific file types only (recommended)
-
-To apply CORS headers only to audio files:
-
-```apache
-<IfModule mod_headers.c>
-    <FilesMatch "\.(mp3|mp4|wav|ogg|m4a)$">
-        Header set Access-Control-Allow-Origin "https://echo-reality.com"
-        Header set Access-Control-Allow-Methods "GET, HEAD, OPTIONS"
-        Header set Access-Control-Expose-Headers "ETag, Last-Modified, Content-Length"
-    </FilesMatch>
-</IfModule>
-```
-
-### For multiple origins (if needed during development)
-
-If you need to allow both the production domain and a local development server:
-
-```apache
-<IfModule mod_headers.c>
-    SetEnvIf Origin "^https://(echo-reality\.com|localhost:3000)$" CORS_ORIGIN=$0
-    Header set Access-Control-Allow-Origin "%{CORS_ORIGIN}e" env=CORS_ORIGIN
-    Header set Access-Control-Allow-Methods "GET, HEAD, OPTIONS"
-    Header set Access-Control-Expose-Headers "ETag, Last-Modified, Content-Length"
-</IfModule>
-```
-
-### How to add the .htaccess file on DreamHost
-
-1. **Via SFTP/FTP**: Connect to the server using an FTP client (like FileZilla) and upload/edit the `.htaccess` file in the appropriate directory
-
-2. **Via DreamHost Panel File Manager**: Log into the DreamHost panel → Manage Websites → Files → navigate to the directory and create/edit `.htaccess`
-
-3. **Via SSH** (if enabled): SSH into the server and use a text editor like `nano` or `vim`
-
-### Important notes for DreamHost
-
-- DreamHost's shared hosting uses Apache, so `.htaccess` files work out of the box
-- The `mod_headers` module is enabled by default on DreamHost
-- Make sure the `.htaccess` file has proper permissions (644)
-- Changes take effect immediately—no server restart needed
-
-### Testing the configuration
-
-After adding the `.htaccess` file, the owner can verify it's working by checking the response headers:
-
-```bash
-curl -I -X OPTIONS -H "Origin: https://echo-reality.com" \
-  "https://feed.falsefinish.club/Echo%20Reality/PINK%20FLIGHT/MP3%20BOUNCE/01.%20PINK%20FLIGHT%20ATTENDANT.mp3"
-```
-
-The response should include the `Access-Control-Allow-Origin: https://echo-reality.com` header.
-
-### Quick test `.htaccess` for DreamHost
-
-```apache
-# TEMPORARY - Allow all origins for testing
-<IfModule mod_headers.c>
-    <FilesMatch "\.(mp3|mp4|wav|ogg|m4a)$">
-        Header set Access-Control-Allow-Origin "*"
-        Header set Access-Control-Allow-Methods "GET, HEAD, OPTIONS"
-        Header set Access-Control-Expose-Headers "ETag, Last-Modified, Content-Length"
-    </FilesMatch>
-</IfModule>
-```
-
-This limits the wildcard CORS to just media files, which is a reasonable middle ground—your audio files are publicly accessible but you're not opening up everything on the domain.

README.md

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+# Cassette Player
+
+Simple HTML/JS/CSS Cassette Player
+
+## Instructions for hosting
+
+1. Clone or download this repository.
+    - if downloading as a zip file, extract to a temporary folder
+2. Copy or move the relevant files to the location you want to host them from. **Keep all files together in the same location/folder**.
+    - `index.html` - main HTML file
+    - `app.js` - main app JavaScript file
+    - `styles.css` - app styling CSS file
+    - `background.png` - image for player background
+3. Navigate to `http://<yourhost.com>/path/to/where/you/saved/index.html` in your browser.
+
+### Alternatively, if just previewing
+
+1. Unzip to a temporary folder.
+2. Open `index.html` in your browser. (`ctrl/cmd+o`, drag and drop, etc.)
+    a. or navigate to the file manually in your address bar (e.g. `file:///Users/username/tempfolder/cassette-player/index.html`)

archive/IDEAS.md

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+Let me take a look at what's currently in the project to understand the existing features and theme better.
+
+[1 tool called]
+
+This is a really well-crafted project with a lot of nice details already. Let me put together some ideas for easter eggs and tweaks that would fit the retro dystopian/broken cassette player theme.
+
+Based on what I see in the code, you already have:
+- CRT scanlines and flicker effects
+- Cracked display overlay
+- Worn/faded button icons
+- Damage texture overlay
+- Tape wind sound effects
+- Bouncing track name marquee
+
+Here are some ideas that would complement the existing aesthetic:
+
+---
+
+## Visual Glitch / Distortion Effects
+
+1. **Random screen glitches** - Occasional RGB channel separation or horizontal displacement that happens randomly or when interacting with controls (like the display is malfunctioning)
+
+2. **Dead pixels** - A few permanently "stuck" green pixels on the CRT display
+
+3. **Screen burn-in** - Faint ghost image of "PLAY" or old track names that lingers on the display
+
+4. **Intermittent display failure** - Rare chance of the display going dark for a split second then flickering back on
+
+5. **VHS tracking lines** - Occasional horizontal noise bars that scroll up the display
+
+---
+
+## Audio Quirks
+
+6. **Tape flutter/wow** - Subtle pitch wobble effect using Web Audio API's `playbackRate` with slight random variations, like a worn tape mechanism
+
+7. **Random audio dropouts** - Very brief moments where audio cuts out or gets muffled (like dirty tape heads)
+
+8. **Static between tracks** - White noise/hiss during track transitions
+
+9. **"Tape eating" event** - Rare chance when pressing play/stop that triggers a tape-eating sound effect and animation where the tape visually tangles
+
+---
+
+## Hidden Interactions
+
+10. **Konami code** - Entering the classic code unlocks a secret mode (different color scheme, hidden track, or "repaired" mode where everything works perfectly)
+
+11. **Thump to fix** - Double-clicking/tapping the cassette housing "thumps" the player, which could temporarily fix glitches or cause new ones
+
+12. **Secret button combo** - Holding certain buttons together reveals hidden content or debug info
+
+13. **Dust accumulation** - Animated dust particles that slowly build up on the display, clickable to "wipe clean"
+
+---
+
+## Dystopian Theme Additions
+
+14. **Redacted track names** - Occasional text that appears with black boxes like "[REDACTED]" or "TRACK ██ - ████████"
+
+15. **Surveillance indicator** - Small red "REC" light in the corner that occasionally blinks, or a subtle camera icon
+
+16. **Propaganda interruptions** - Random brief messages that flash on screen like "COMPLIANCE IS FREEDOM" or "REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY"
+
+17. **Emergency broadcast** - Rare event where audio cuts to an emergency alert tone with scrolling text
+
+18. **Signal interference** - Brief moments where the display shows "NO SIGNAL" or "WEAK SIGNAL"
+
+---
+
+## Time-Based Behaviors
+
+19. **Midnight mode** - Different behavior or color scheme between certain hours (dimmer, more glitchy, or eerier)
+
+20. **Battery drain simulation** - After extended use, everything gradually slows down and gets distorted until "recharged" (refreshing the page)
+
+---
+
+## Fun Visual Additions
+
+21. **Tape label graffiti/stickers** - Small worn stickers or handwritten notes on the cassette
+
+22. **Cigarette burn marks** - Subtle burn marks on the player casing
+
+23. **Fingerprint smudges** - Subtle smudges on the tape window or display
+
+24. **"Property of..." label** - A worn/scratched identification label with mysterious text
+
+---
+
+Would you like me to create a plan to implement some of these? If so, which ones appeal to you most? I can group them into:
+- **Quick wins** (CSS-only or simple JS)
+- **Medium effort** (Web Audio effects, animations)  
+- **Larger features** (Konami code, emergency broadcast system)