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Tobbin · 01-13-2001, 08:23 AM

Well, I don't really know that much about the Napster deal, but I do like to preview music before I buy. Due to my hours at work and stuff, I don't really get to listen to the radio that much. I've tried buying just certain bands and stuff hoping that the sequels will be as good as the music that I have heard.

Unfortunately, I've been rather disappointed of late and have resorted to donning some headgear and picking a CD at random at our local Wal-Mart. I've had some success with this, but overall, it would be great if I could d/l a snippet of a song or so to get a feel for the music. Most of the music that I download or listen to (streaming) isn't the best quality anyways, so I can't really understand the argument over allowing this.

Granted, it should be authorized by the artists, but some of us really need some kind of sampling that we can use. When I do find a song that I like, I go out and buy the CD. You will notice that I didn't say song(s). I don't know why, but a lot of CD's have only 1 good song on them. Why is that? I really wish I could take some of the songs I have across my CD's and make at least 1 good killer all the way through CD.

One last ramble before I go though, why is it that I haven't seen so many CD's with music VIDEOS? They have room on the CD's. They don't have to put every song on there, but they could do 1 or 2 maybe. Doesn't have to be ultra-high resolution. A regular 320x200 or something video would be cool. I've captured some music videos from MTV at my sister's and put them on CD, so I know you can do it. I record medium resolution (640x480) with CD quality sound and I can fit about 14 songs on a CD without filling it (about 1/3 still free).

To those offended by anything that I've said, I apologize, just kinda hit a nerve cause I've really been frustrated in that never ending search for the best music out there. If anyone knows of a site or suggestion that offers what I have just said, please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it. And thanks for the offer Yorick. I hope to be buying some of your work soon.

01-13-2001, 08:23 AM	#34
Tobbin Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Holiday, FL Age: 58 Posts: 1,507	Well, I don't really know that much about the Napster deal, but I do like to preview music before I buy. Due to my hours at work and stuff, I don't really get to listen to the radio that much. I've tried buying just certain bands and stuff hoping that the sequels will be as good as the music that I have heard. Unfortunately, I've been rather disappointed of late and have resorted to donning some headgear and picking a CD at random at our local Wal-Mart. I've had some success with this, but overall, it would be great if I could d/l a snippet of a song or so to get a feel for the music. Most of the music that I download or listen to (streaming) isn't the best quality anyways, so I can't really understand the argument over allowing this. Granted, it should be authorized by the artists, but some of us really need some kind of sampling that we can use. When I do find a song that I like, I go out and buy the CD. You will notice that I didn't say song(s). I don't know why, but a lot of CD's have only 1 good song on them. Why is that? I really wish I could take some of the songs I have across my CD's and make at least 1 good killer all the way through CD. One last ramble before I go though, why is it that I haven't seen so many CD's with music VIDEOS? They have room on the CD's. They don't have to put every song on there, but they could do 1 or 2 maybe. Doesn't have to be ultra-high resolution. A regular 320x200 or something video would be cool. I've captured some music videos from MTV at my sister's and put them on CD, so I know you can do it. I record medium resolution (640x480) with CD quality sound and I can fit about 14 songs on a CD without filling it (about 1/3 still free). To those offended by anything that I've said, I apologize, just kinda hit a nerve cause I've really been frustrated in that never ending search for the best music out there. If anyone knows of a site or suggestion that offers what I have just said, please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it. And thanks for the offer Yorick. I hope to be buying some of your work soon.