Ever feel like....

[ProgRocker53]

....there's too much music you want to listen to, but not enough time or money?

....that you want to expand your horizons alot but always seem to find your way back to your old favorites? That seems to really say alot about one's favorite bands too, if you ALWAYS seem to go back to them after listening to so much else.

I love me some music man.

[Saint John]

Quit dropping acid.

[Purrkat]

Are you selling something?

[Deb]

....there's too much music you want to listen to, but not enough time or money?

....that you want to expand your horizons alot but always seem to find your way back to your old favorites? That seems to really say alot about one's favorite bands too, if you ALWAYS seem to go back to them after listening to so much else.

I love me some music man.

I love me some music men too.

Welcome back Proggie, hope life's treating ya well.

[Michigan Girl]

....there's too much music you want to listen to, but not enough time or money?

....that you want to expand your horizons alot but always seem to find your way back to your old favorites? That seems to really say alot about one's favorite bands too, if you ALWAYS seem to go back to them after listening to so much else.

I love me some music man.

Hey Proggy~Pooh!!! Good to read you!!

[Michigan Girl]

....there's too much music you want to listen to, but not enough time or money?

....that you want to expand your horizons alot but always seem to find your way back to your old favorites? That seems to really say alot about one's favorite bands too, if you ALWAYS seem to go back to them after listening to so much else.

I love me some music man.

I love me some music men too.

Welcome back Proggie, hope life's treating ya well.

LOL!!!

[Rhiannon]

I love me some music men too.

But, it ain't always what it's supposed to be...

[Deb]

....there's too much music you want to listen to, but not enough time or money?

....that you want to expand your horizons alot but always seem to find your way back to your old favorites? That seems to really say alot about one's favorite bands too, if you ALWAYS seem to go back to them after listening to so much else.

I love me some music man.

I love me some music men too.

Welcome back Proggie, hope life's treating ya well.

LOL!!!

[Deb]

I love me some music men too.

But, it ain't always what it's supposed to be...

But, but, but.....it makes me SHINE. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7rc_GcZ_BI

[epresley]

Proggy, where the hell you been? I tell my buddy, DO NOT introduce me to any more new bands!!!! I can't handle the one's I like already!!!!!!!

[Rhiannon]

I love me some music men too.

But, it ain't always what it's supposed to be...

But, but, but.....it makes me SHINE. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7rc_GcZ_BI

I heard "Wild World" on the radio this weekend and I thought of ya!

[jrnyman28]

That is a problem I have now. With the advent of the internet and the ability to download anything you want to listen it seems that less and less music has an opportunity to "stick". I have a massive CD collection, especially when you include all the downloads (legal and otherwise) that I have burned to disc. But, even as much as I dislike radio in general, I spend more time listening to the radio than anything else. I am to the point that I like being surprised by what song I will hear next. Even with the iPod on shuffle, at some point I realize that whatever song does come up next, I put it there. That takes the surprise away.

I have also noticed that when finally getting music that I always wanted to check out back in the day and couldn't (for whatever reason) it doesn't have the same impact that it would have back then. No matter how good it is, it just doesn't feel quite the same because it is now sort of 'out of context'.

I have figured out that illegal downloads are NOT what makes it so difficult for artists to sell their music, it is the access to the sheer quantity. It is the amazing access we have due to the internet. There are no filters. There is no radio telling us what is "good". There is no eMpTyV showing us what is "good". There are very few individuals or DJs who have the capacity to tell us, or that we trust. Until the record companies can return to the days of focussing on quality not quantity it will not change. And even then, we still now have access to all the unsigned and independant bands. Discovering something good rests on our own shoulders. And that can be "work" sometimes. Who has time for that? We have 100 different distractions at any given time. TV, Movies, Books, Magazines, Family, Jobs, Hobbies, etc. And we live in a world of ADD and ADHD. It can't be helped, the world moves to fast nowadays and we have the access to see it all at any given time....


WHEW! Rant over, I am tired just thinking about it!

[epresley]

That is a problem I have now. With the advent of the internet and the ability to download anything you want to listen it seems that less and less music has an opportunity to "stick". I have a massive CD collection, especially when you include all the downloads (legal and otherwise) that I have burned to disc. But, even as much as I dislike radio in general, I spend more time listening to the radio than anything else. I am to the point that I like being surprised by what song I will hear next. Even with the iPod on shuffle, at some point I realize that whatever song does come up next, I put it there. That takes the surprise away.

I have also noticed that when finally getting music that I always wanted to check out back in the day and couldn't (for whatever reason) it doesn't have the same impact that it would have back then. No matter how good it is, it just doesn't feel quite the same because it is now sort of 'out of context'.

I have figured out that illegal downloads are NOT what makes it so difficult for artists to sell their music, it is the access to the sheer quantity. It is the amazing access we have due to the internet. There are no filters. There is no radio telling us what is "good". There is no eMpTyV showing us what is "good". There are very few individuals or DJs who have the capacity to tell us, or that we trust. Until the record companies can return to the days of focussing on quality not quantity it will not change. And even then, we still now have access to all the unsigned and independant bands. Discovering something good rests on our own shoulders. And that can be "work" sometimes. Who has time for that? We have 100 different distractions at any given time. TV, Movies, Books, Magazines, Family, Jobs, Hobbies, etc. And we live in a world of ADD and ADHD. It can't be helped, the world moves to fast nowadays and we have the access to see it all at any given time....


WHEW! Rant over, I am tired just thinking about it!

I agree. I have 3000 cds and that's just ridiculous.

[ProgRocker53]

eMpTyV

Porcupine Tree's "Anesthetize?" Quote from the aforementioned?

[Deb]

I love me some music men too.

But, it ain't always what it's supposed to be...

But, but, but.....it makes me SHINE. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7rc_GcZ_BI

I heard "Wild World" on the radio this weekend and I thought of ya!

Awe. It floors me that that one and 2 B with U were what they were most known for. Probably 2 of my least faves of theirs, especially with such a great catalogue of other rockin' songs and ballads. But have to say I love the video, it's kinda cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjR2tCsmBUk

[Deb]

That is a problem I have now. With the advent of the internet and the ability to download anything you want to listen it seems that less and less music has an opportunity to "stick". I have a massive CD collection, especially when you include all the downloads (legal and otherwise) that I have burned to disc. But, even as much as I dislike radio in general, I spend more time listening to the radio than anything else. I am to the point that I like being surprised by what song I will hear next. Even with the iPod on shuffle, at some point I realize that whatever song does come up next, I put it there. That takes the surprise away.

I have also noticed that when finally getting music that I always wanted to check out back in the day and couldn't (for whatever reason) it doesn't have the same impact that it would have back then. No matter how good it is, it just doesn't feel quite the same because it is now sort of 'out of context'.

I have figured out that illegal downloads are NOT what makes it so difficult for artists to sell their music, it is the access to the sheer quantity. It is the amazing access we have due to the internet. There are no filters. There is no radio telling us what is "good". There is no eMpTyV showing us what is "good". There are very few individuals or DJs who have the capacity to tell us, or that we trust. Until the record companies can return to the days of focussing on quality not quantity it will not change. And even then, we still now have access to all the unsigned and independant bands. Discovering something good rests on our own shoulders. And that can be "work" sometimes. Who has time for that? We have 100 different distractions at any given time. TV, Movies, Books, Magazines, Family, Jobs, Hobbies, etc. And we live in a world of ADD and ADHD. It can't be helped, the world moves to fast nowadays and we have the access to see it all at any given time....


WHEW! Rant over, I am tired just thinking about it!

Great post Dave. But I'm probably the opposite. I never listen to radio anymore. Guess we're spoiled, but I find having access to so much great music and the ability to load up your IPODS and cars, etc......that I just don't have the patience to listen to songs I don't like on the radio anymore. Not sure whether that's a good thing or bad thing. Being a music nut, I love the ability to collect any and all music (boots or otherwise) of your favorites. Can you imagine if we all had this kind of access to music back in the 70s/80s & early 90s when music was at its best! You know, back when you actually had to have talent and know how to play an instrument.

[epresley]

Ever feel like........

You get up in a good mood, come to work only to have your nuts stepped on and smashed all day???? Ok, what about you men, do you feel that way too????

[mikemarrs]

i know how you feel prog because this year has probably had more good music than any year this decade in my honest opinion./

journey,motley crue,def leppard,ac/dc,judas priest,rush not to mention that guns n roses new album is rumored to be released around thanksgiving also.this has been a great year for new stuff and the best in a good while.

[Arianddu]

....there's too much music you want to listen to, but not enough time or money?

....that you want to expand your horizons alot but always seem to find your way back to your old favorites? That seems to really say alot about one's favorite bands too, if you ALWAYS seem to go back to them after listening to so much else.

I love me some music man.

Sounds like pretty much the last 22 years of my life!

[annpea]

Getting on a plane, and flying anywhere in the world just to see the sunrise.

[The Sushi Hunter]

Getting on a plane, and flying anywhere in the world just to see the sunrise.

Following the sun for 11 hours to the land of the rising sun next week.

[StoneCold]

....there's too much music you want to listen to, but not enough time or money?

....that you want to expand your horizons alot but always seem to find your way back to your old favorites? That seems to really say alot about one's favorite bands too, if you ALWAYS seem to go back to them after listening to so much else.

I love me some music man.

Best cure for this is a Rhapsody account. Listen to just about anything without having to buy it. Round $12/mo.

Doesn't solve owning it but at least you can check it out. I've had one for years and very happy with it.

[slucero]

Raisin Smuggler!!

[StoneCold]

Raisin Smuggler!!

Um, more like melon smuggler.

Raisins are more this speed:

[Arianddu]

Raisin Smuggler!!

Ping! Please pay $1 to the cancer research charity of your choice!
(And if you don't get it - go check the 'Bravatar' thread)

[Arianddu]

Raisin Smuggler!!

Um, more like melon smuggler.

Raisins are more this speed:

You too, hon - $1 to cancer research please!

[Don]

I think most of us, (I would hope) have donated a dollar at least 3 or 4 times a week this month when ever we buy groceries. They ask when you pay your total and I pretty much say a dollar automatically. If they forget to ask you and you catch it, you usually win a cake or some kind of free food.

[Arianddu]

I think most of us, (I would hope) have donated a dollar at least 3 or 4 times a week this month when ever we buy groceries. They ask when you pay your total and I pretty much say a dollar automatically. If they forget to ask you and you catch it, you usually win a cake or some kind of free food.

I'm sure people are, and good on them. The line was, I took the challenge to post an avatar of my boobs to raise breast cancer awareness, and promptly got a few jokes made at my expense, so my line is - joke all you want, but for every joke, drop a coin in the box. I'm not proud! I am sick of losing friends and family to cancer, however.

[artist4perry]

I think most of us, (I would hope) have donated a dollar at least 3 or 4 times a week this month when ever we buy groceries. They ask when you pay your total and I pretty much say a dollar automatically. If they forget to ask you and you catch it, you usually win a cake or some kind of free food.

I'm sure people are, and good on them. The line was, I took the challenge to post an avatar of my boobs to raise breast cancer awareness, and promptly got a few jokes made at my expense, so my line is - joke all you want, but for every joke, drop a coin in the box. I'm not proud! I am sick of losing friends and family to cancer, however.

Makes two of us!