Rayman Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Yep, I'd be into that too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfacefour Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Sounds good. I rarely have time to listen to a full album from start to finish at the moment but will give it a shot. Always looking for new recommendations. Have already discovered some good stuff via shfl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 "And the first album will be... Spiceworld by The Spice Girls" 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I'm in. Do I have to listen to it more than once if I don't like it? Along a similar vein a few years ago I made a bet with myself to listen to an album that I'd never listened to before every day for a year (familiar artists were allowed but the more off my usual piste the better). I'd already won the bet by early December and carried on until close to Christmas (I think I gave myself a week or two off) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 37 minutes ago, Crusoe said: "And the first album will be... Spiceworld by The Spice Girls" 😄 You never know. It's in the hands of the Gods. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thump Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Count me in 100% Always looking for something new / different 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 33 minutes ago, toneknob said: I'm in. Do I have to listen to it more than once if I don't like it? Along a similar vein a few years ago I made a bet with myself to listen to an album that I'd never listened to before every day for a year (familiar artists were allowed but the more off my usual piste the better). I'd already won the bet by early December and carried on until close to Christmas (I think I gave myself a week or two off) You don't have to do anything you don't want. I'm planning on giving each album at least 3 goes through during the week to at least get a bit familiar with the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 It really could be anything, although if it has to be available on Bandcamp that will limit the choices. I've just done 5 SHFLs and got a very eclectic mix of classical music, avant garde, electronica, pop, and a film sound track... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, BigRedX said: It really could be anything, although if it has to be available on Bandcamp that will limit the choices. I've just done 5 SHFLs and got a very eclectic mix of classical music, avant garde, electronica, pop, and a film sound track... Yeah. Unfortunately there will be some suggestions that pop up that aren't on Bandcamp. Which is why I said the first suggestion available. To make it work I want to make sure it's free and accessible to everyone. Some people won't have access to paid steaming services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 You could do Spotify - that's free and probably has a larger selection than Bandcamp. Also IIRC you can only stream each track a certain number of times (3?) on Bandcamp without buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, BigRedX said: You could do Spotify - that's free and probably has a larger selection than Bandcamp. Also IIRC you can only stream each track a certain number of times (3?) on Bandcamp without buying it. I tried Spotify (I don't have an account) and it would only play a few seconds sample of each track on the album. I like the Bandcamp idea because it's a good way of supporting smaller artists. 3 listens should be enough to decide whether or not you like an album. And if anyone decides to then buy the album is a win win. People are of course welcome to stream the album on which ever service they have available. 😁👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) Do artists get paid for streams from the bandcamp site if you don't buy the album? (I'd be up for a Spotify version but I'm paying for it anyway) Edited October 24, 2023 by toneknob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 12 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said: I tried Spotify (I don't have an account) and it would only play a few seconds sample of each track on the album. You do need an account to use Spotify, but unless the terms have changed for new sign ups you don't actually have to pay anything, although they probably will try and steer you towards a paid-for account. The free version has ads, but often you don't get any for hours (or at least I don't) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, toneknob said: Do artists get paid for streams from the bandcamp site if you don't buy the album? I don't think so. That's probably why there's a limit on the number of time you can stream a track without buying it. I've never seen Bandcamp listed as a source on any of my PRS royalty statements, and the only payments I get directly from Bandcamp are when someone buys a physical or digital copy of my music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I also found with Spotify that it either only plays a few seconds or it actually plays a different track to the one you suggested. YouTube is also another good platform for full albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 45 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said: ... Some people won't have access to paid steaming services. The Yellow Pages will suggest carpet cleaners, or wallpaper strippers. ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 13 minutes ago, Linus27 said: I also found with Spotify that it either only plays a few seconds or it actually plays a different track to the one you suggested. YouTube is also another good platform for full albums. Never found that at all. However in my case it proved to completely impossible to access anything off Spotify without an account so I signed up for the basic free one. I also have an artist account for one of my bands which provides useful information about the streaming of our songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 42 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: ... wallpaper strippers. ... Steamy enough..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 Two days to go until the first selection! What's it gonna be? Scandinavian Death Metal? Freeform Jazz? Insipid Insipid 90's Pop? Anyone getting worried yet? 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Newfoundfreedom said: Two days to go until the first selection! What's it gonna be? Scandinavian Death Metal? Freeform Jazz? Insipid Insipid 90's Pop? Anyone getting worried yet? 😂 It'll be a U2 album 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, ahpook said: It'll be a U2 album As long as it is one that wasn't released this millennium, it'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 It could be a Little mix album, or even Clive Dunn greatest hits 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 19 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: It could be a Little mix album, or even Clive Dunn greatest hits 😁 Better that than reggae, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Dad3353 said: Better that than reggae, though. Really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Really I'm glad that you agree. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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