When you have a lot of new music, how do you approach it?

starrynight · 05-12-2011, 12:23 AM

How I approach things depends, but normally I listen to first few tracks (3 at most 4) and maybe one towards the end if it has an interesting title. Some stuff I get from blogs though I listen to every song. But when I say listen to the songs I don't mean all the way through, songs are normally simple enough to be able to get an idea of them by listening to a bit of the verse and chorus. And in some cases the song might sound so generic I might be able to see where it is going from the start. I think the more I look through the better for me, so for most things they have one chance (if I know the style anyway as popular music is normally quite simple). But songs I do like have to prove it for a second time after an interval as well.

Miss Bang Bang · 05-12-2011, 03:16 AM

When I purchase a lot of albums at the same time, I put them in front of my record player and let them lie there until I've listened to them carefully - after that I'll transfer the music to my laptop, and THEN I'll 'allow' myself to put them in my record cabinet. That's my way of making sure that I don't forget or miss out on any cool music....

s_k · 05-12-2011, 03:36 AM

To be honest, I just download the records I bought.
I'm not going trough the trouble to record them to my PC (altough it is always set up & ready to do so hear) as I will play the record if I want quality either way. I just have all my music on my PC to be able to share it easily or to have a quick listen.

Miss Bang Bang · 05-12-2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by s_k

To be honest, I just download the records I bought.
I'm not going trough the trouble to record them to my PC (altough it is always set up & ready to do so hear)

But it's not always possible to find them online ... that is, if it is underground music.

Zer0 · 05-12-2011, 05:25 AM

Usually when I'm listening to new music I'm either on the web or reading a magazine. I find listening to new music while studying or working on an assignment very distractive as I end up focusing on the music.

I try not to get too much music on the one go. When I get something new I like to listen to it as soon as possible and listen to it a few times to really take it in. Too much new music at once can be a bit too daunting and overwhelming.

s_k · 05-12-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Bang Bang

But it's not always possible to find them online ... that is, if it is underground music.

True.
In that case I also record them to my PC.
And share them, obviously! May be illegal, but I like to share good music that no one can find

Howard the Duck · 05-12-2011, 10:30 AM

i just listen to all my new acquisitions end to end

and continue the next day if I can't finish all in a day

altrockclassicrock · 07-21-2011, 08:01 PM

I will generally make a compilation disc featuring two or three songs of my most recent purchases that way I can get a taste of each album without having to carry them around with me. These days most of my music listening is when I'm driving in my car.

altrockclassicrock · 07-21-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by s_k

True.
In that case I also record them to my PC.
And share them, obviously! May be illegal, but I like to share good music that no one can find

s_k... we may have to do some sharing...

Blarobbarg · 07-21-2011, 10:35 PM

I put all my new music I buy/download on a playlist called "unrated." Then I steadily work through it in alphabetical order, or whatever I feel like listening to at any given time. I will listen to everything at least once or twice, and then eventually rate it.

Right now that list is 1.2 days long. It's gonna take a while.

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Miss Bang Bang Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Denmark Posts: 11	When I purchase a lot of albums at the same time, I put them in front of my record player and let them lie there until I've listened to them carefully - after that I'll transfer the music to my laptop, and THEN I'll 'allow' myself to put them in my record cabinet. That's my way of making sure that I don't forget or miss out on any cool music.... __________________ "IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE, PLAY ON!"

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s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	To be honest, I just download the records I bought. I'm not going trough the trouble to record them to my PC (altough it is always set up & ready to do so hear) as I will play the record if I want quality either way. I just have all my music on my PC to be able to share it easily or to have a quick listen. __________________ Click here to see my collection

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Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	Usually when I'm listening to new music I'm either on the web or reading a magazine. I find listening to new music while studying or working on an assignment very distractive as I end up focusing on the music. I try not to get too much music on the one go. When I get something new I like to listen to it as soon as possible and listen to it a few times to really take it in. Too much new music at once can be a bit too daunting and overwhelming. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

05-12-2011, 12:23 AM	#31 (permalink)
starrynight Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 937	How I approach things depends, but normally I listen to first few tracks (3 at most 4) and maybe one towards the end if it has an interesting title. Some stuff I get from blogs though I listen to every song. But when I say listen to the songs I don't mean all the way through, songs are normally simple enough to be able to get an idea of them by listening to a bit of the verse and chorus. And in some cases the song might sound so generic I might be able to see where it is going from the start. I think the more I look through the better for me, so for most things they have one chance (if I know the style anyway as popular music is normally quite simple). But songs I do like have to prove it for a second time after an interval as well.

07-21-2011, 08:01 PM	#38 (permalink)
altrockclassicrock Groupie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 17	I will generally make a compilation disc featuring two or three songs of my most recent purchases that way I can get a taste of each album without having to carry them around with me. These days most of my music listening is when I'm driving in my car.

07-21-2011, 10:35 PM	#40 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	I put all my new music I buy/download on a playlist called "unrated." Then I steadily work through it in alphabetical order, or whatever I feel like listening to at any given time. I will listen to everything at least once or twice, and then eventually rate it. Right now that list is 1.2 days long. It's gonna take a while.