Conducting the conductor…
When I go into a bookstore, I know exactly where to go. I fully enjoy myself. But when I go into a music store, I feel overwhelmed. I love music, but I don’t know where to start.
So I was delighted to discover this new website which offers me the clarity and direction I need: AUDIOMAP.com
Here’s how it works: I wrote in the name of an artist I like, such as, Michael Buble and with perfect accuracy, the site pointed me toward Norah Jones, Frank Sinatra, John Mayer, Harry Connick, Jr and Diana Krall – all of whom I adore!
What a relief to have the security of an online teacher – who is really saying, “If you like this, you would like that,”. The possibilities for online learning amaze me; more and more, the internet allows me to grow. I am saving time and money and effort by knowing what I like. When you know what you like, you can have greater depth.
I can go into a store and choose a couch in under five minutes because I KNOW my own personal aesthetics. But while I may love music, I’m not a musical person and I don’t KNOW it.
I’ve a feeling this may change…
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May 30th, 2008 at 9:51 am
This reminds me of http://www.pandora.com. You create “stations” of music you like and it finds similar music in style and sound. I’ve discovered many artists I’d never heard of before this way.
May 30th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
http://www.idiomag.com is also pretty cool!