Like you all my own CDs are in iTunes - ripped years ago. I still have all my CDs in the attic, so I have to ask, can you hear the difference at 256 kbps?
Pandora is free and there are few others.
You should listen to Wagner, Debussy, Mahler, Stravinski, Shostakovich, Ligeti and Boulez. Any of them is just as great or greater than Brahms. If you need some recommendations of pieces of any of these composers, I'll be very happy.
Yeah, I'm not really interested in Justin Bieber or Lady Gaga either.
I only buy cds and I burn them to iTunes. Then I stick them in a binder. I use apple lossless. Sure it takes more disk space... but it also gives me more listening pleasure. Until Apple offers a lossless format instead of 320kb I'll continue to buy cds.
Can't believe that people are actually PROUD of this. Enjoying other people's work and effort while not being willing to give even a single cent for it.
I know. That wasn't my point. I use these services too to discover new music, but if I really like something I'm more than happy to support the artist with a payment.
I have my music all ripped in 256 or better aac or mp3 VBR files. I also have them ripped to FLAC as backup/archive in case I need to rip them again due to some sort of catastrophe. I can't tell the difference (use a Xonar Essence STX & Grado SR-225i's). Anyone who says they can is lying or doesn't realize their mind is playing tricks on them.
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Apple has a "radio" button in iTunes, man.
Pandora, Slacker, Last.fm, DI.fm, Somafm.com, live365, etc, etc, all offer streaming for FREE.
Not sure what logic you are trying to push here. I leagally consume what's given to me. I like the randomness of not knoing what's going to play next. Not sure why you are mad that I'm not buying songs to listen to over and over. I'm proud of it becasue I've saved thousands and am happy consuming what companies provide to me (leagally) free.
Oh, I take some of my comment back, as I do have two lifetime subs to Sirius. So, that's $800 from me (paid years ago, now listening free).
You must work for a record company?![]()
I can tell the difference on some songs. Just because you can't doesn't give you license to call me a liar you imbecile child. You are simply inferior.
I completely agree with the fact that the MAIN reason is the price driving people away from listening to music appreciatively.
But on the other hand, it is the consumers fault that they think they cant find any good music. Yes there is the Justin Bieber and Hannah Montana. But there is always good rock/metal (the music I'm into) IF you LOOK for it. Not all the great music is mainstream (where it's always criticized). I do find some of this good rock/metal music in the new music releases (Rock genre category). That's why I can't wait for Tuesday every midnight.
Now, it's not my fault you listen to classic rock, yes it's good but your stuck in the past and aren't willing to explore and expect change. I've found plenty of releases this year like Iron Maiden, Apocalyptica, Tom Petty, Doobie Brothers, Black Keys, Taylor Hwkins and the Coattail Riders (Foo Fighters' drummer), Black Country Communion, etc. I could go on and on. Just explore and find the good music. Don't expect it to come to you like Justin Bieber and American Idol.
Radio and owning a copy of a song are two different things.
There is an epidemic running through the younger generation. It causes them to believe everything is free for them if they put in the effort to obtain it in a sneaky way.
Now you're a liar and name caller, who's mind plays tricks on him, you pyschopath.
I'm in my 30's and much prefer streaming over purchasing songs as I know I will not listen to purchased content over and over. I don't do this to skimp on supporting the artists, etc, it's just my preference.
Not trying to argue, as I realize the younger generation doesn't know what's it's like to wait in line for a tape / CD release, etc., but it's almost as if the music industry is shooting themselves in the foot with free streaming (not radio, but more specifically targeted streaming).
Oh well, I will continue to enjoy what's leagal and free utill...
a lack of appeal for new releases