Ben,
I have put together a bunch of sites at work (mostly just informational but some CGI and PHP) and your site is very clean. I took a look at the source code and it looks really good.
I checked out www.w3.com and can't believe I haven't stumbled upon this before....very useful.
Anyway, I really like your site. Hope you do well with it, but not weel enough that it becomes the next allmusic.com 8^) That site have become unusable lately. Seriously, keep up the good work (and work it is to upkeep a quality site, I know)
Z |
Nice site -- easy to navigate and the reviews are just long enough! Thanks. I look forward to the site's expansion.
P.S. Wow! Lots of "Yes" releases! |
Very nice site, Ben. Superbly executed (if I may say so) and good, down-to-earth style in the commentary.
Please continue this effort! |
Ben, until, "American Idiot", I wasn't fan enough of Green Day to purchase a disk. Give it a listen. I'd be curious to know what you think. |
Tvad-thanks-I'm not that much of a fan of Green Day although I have heard good things about the new one.....the reviews that we've listed are not all that we have bought and enjoyed this year-we hope to post that later. |
Ben, really nice site! Professionally done...in both content and design.
I agree with your assessment of Franz Ferdinand.
I'm surprised to see Green Day's "American Idiot" missing from the 2004 reviews. It's become my favorite rock CD of the past two years. Heard it?
Again, congratulations!
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Albert thanks as always-it would be nice to hear from some of those who posted above thoughts on the actual website. |
Ben,
I responded to your idea by email in a very positive way, as you already know.
The new music site is beautiful and the reviews I've read were very well executed. I wish you every success, you deserve it. |
Ben:
I'm surprised I didn't see this thread a year ago.
Just this week I was feeling like posting how I have enjoyed listening to one of my disks this week.
I'm no expert in music by any length nor could I entitle myself as a reviewer but what I had in my mind was to write a thread sharing my impressions on the music and to blend in some ideas about using a couple of tracks in order to turn the "equipment listening" more into the music.
I really support the idea and is a very welcome addition to Audiogon if done!!
I know you have your hands full but if you'd like to have more feedback on ideas you might wan't to share e-mail me directly.
Excellent initiative!!
Luis
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Great suggestion. I'm in! |
Yes, and create a different category for Classical, not new releases (not so many of those) but Classical recordings and performances, new and old. I really think that separate categories according to musical style would benefit everyone.
Thanks for the ideas. |
I cruise this site, mainly, for the music so your idea is excellent. Full steam ahead! |
Ben, I look forward to your reviews of the Flaming Lips!!!! Only kidding BUT I do have a crisp 10 Bob note that says you will end up with at least 6 speakers in your listening room.
Jim |
This is an EXCELLENT idea -- after all, music IS the real motivation behind the equipment discussions -- content management and updates could be tricky.... but I suppose you've already addressed that issue.
A few years back, jazz reviews had come up -- it's unfortunate that not enough people helped.
Let's hope enough members support this effort! |
Daddy0-sorry for not being clearer the Emmylou Harris releases are plain CD I'm afraid.
However I'm glad to see that the information above seems news to at least a few 'goners.
I'm make it clearer in future news the actual format.
The new formats(SCAD/ DVDA) is one aspect I mentioned to Arnie in our brief conversation because it's clear to me many Audiogoners will be interested in that.
Again like the music side of things I can't possibly cover everything and this will be part of the challenge of trying to develop something of quality on Audiogon.
Certainly I can and will mention releases but I don't have the type of SACD set up to do the format justice in a reviewing sense nor any DVDA capability at all.
So yet again this is why Arnie realises several contributors would be neccesary.
Another site covers DVDA/SACD very well and I would like to see anything appears on here have a personality of it's own and again be of a high quality.
One thing is clear in my mind from reading the replies above it will be impossible to please everybody but I'm glad I've asked the membership because it's helping to form in my own mind the next step in the process.
Please be patient and thanks again for taking the time to reply. |
excellent, synergistic addition to the site..... |
My suggestioh is to link Audiogon with a site that already does what is asked in this thread. Why duplicate the wheel. Audiogon can benefit by sending internet traffic to the linked site and vice versa.
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Ben,
I've always found your posts interesting re:music. I think you should make this happen. Currently we have to search a few sites for this info. Bringing it all under the audiogon aegis makes life a little easier. Great idea! |
Brilliant!!! I can see a lot of potential in this area. Thanks. |
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Great stuff, thanks for the recent info.
A request: Please indicate which format the new releases will be in.
Example: Very interested in the Emmylou reissues, hopefully they will most likely be in DVD-Audio since they are coming from Warner. They were probably surprised at how well the recent "Producer's Cut" by Emmylou is selling. |
Yes, I would very much like to see this addition to the site. |
Isn't it all about the music after all?
Thanks for keepin' it real, Ben!!
This is a MUST have. |
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Excellent idea. I agree that it would be useful to have links directly to sites that have samples to listen to as well. |
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I think it would be great, wow--another excuse to hang out on this site. |
It would be interesting to see reviews from people for whom one has been able to develop a level of understanding and respect. Even when I hit the music store there is only so much I can look at, I'm sure I miss a lot. If someone here could recommmend something to check out or buy it would/could be a good exchange of information.
There should of course be a "No Loser" policy. ; ) |
Fantastic idea! Let's do it.
How the site would be organized is critical. At minimum, I suspect it would be useful to arrange it by music genre and allow for searches based on the artist/composer/title, etc. It would be great to see reviews separated from discussions (like here) but the reviews could be organized to allow for a voting system (e.g,, the star system in other sites, with comments from all participants). Finally, an easy link to sites that allow for listening to the tracks would be handy -- that implies a "manufacturer" list, which would also be great since it's tough to find too many good music sources on the web. Wow! That would be valuable. Thanks Ben. |
Great idea! Is it feasible to add a "similar artist" or "similar style" for those of us who need additional direction when adding to our collections? I would buy more CDs, LPs if I knew what I was buying. I know it requires entering the realm of opinion, but I value the opinions of those for whom music is really important. |
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Seems to me there always has been a forum called "music" and that most people don't show too much interest in it, music being very secondary to equipment for a real audiophile. At any rate, it could work although I am sure it may not be as quick as the jungle telegraph now in use by folks interested in recorded music. I already have Elusive Disc, Acoustics Sound and I forget the others sending me their regular notices by email of new releases on vinyl, CD and SACDs. I had suggested a collective effort to build up some sort of basic repertoire of the best sounding "classical" music almost two years ago and that was not even met with a yawn. At any rate, the more the merrier, if it can attract other lost souls to exchange on the, hopefully, less controversial subject of music, I'm all for it. |
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I was wondering how many people here listen to music, I thought some just listened to their stereos. : ) |
Ben
IMHO, you know music. anytime you post on music I listen. Your general interest and knowledge of music is surpassed by no other member of this forum. This could be a good idea by the right guy at the right time with a little luck and.....this is the bad part, hard work.
Dave |
Yes, sounds like winning stuff!!
Add it, by all means yes!
A forum for review/release news/gossip on music.
and a forum for hardware info/news/ gossip/factoids |
...And all you've been saying: "Hey folks, take a break! Listen to music, share your thoughts if you realy listening to one, enjoy the music, save for a new music, buy some new CDs, DVDs, LPs, cassettes, reels etc...! And the folks would reply: "Yes, Ben, You're right!" but after, continue to finish their wire or tweakin' business... Yes, this is the place for that and many of such only know how it's recorded and sounds on their systems:^(
Another words it's better be the saparate site, maybe even clone of 'gon such as photo- or video-..., but the music fortunately isn't gone! |
Already I see others thinking along some of the same lines as me!
I'll obviously keep reading all the replies and take them onboard so if I don't respond to them specifically please don't think they been ignored. |
Excellent concept! I subscribe to Stereophile and Absolute Sound just for the music/album/CD reviews. I really don't put much value in the equipment reports. This would be an excellent alternate source.
I absolutely would support the idea and contribute in any way possible.
Thank you for you efforts Ben, Ed. |
I'm all ears. Bring it on Ben.
Thanks.
Regards,
Rich |
I'm glad to see such a positive response so far, thanks.
The release news will be mainly UK based hopefully that won't be too much of a problem most releases cross over, it's more about awareness, I'm prone to importing or mail ordering the odd item myself.
Eldatford makes a good point about Classical-it's out with my knowledge to make any kind of judgement on what's worth hearing about.
If in terms of release news for other genres please mail me me so we can arrange to perhaps get it organised in a way that might benefit the site.
I would see this release news as a monthly thing with the odd bit of general news also if I think it might interest Audiogoners.
A few points on the general comments about reviews etc.
I am also of the opinion that if this does (and it is an if until it happens as a separate part of Audiogon) happen it HAS to reflect the overall quality of the site.
Otherwise there is little point as reviews can be posted anyway.
I agree also with some of the concerns voiced above and although like Dave I have a lot of ideas please be aware of two points,the Audiogon owners obviously have to decide the format it takes and also that it will be some considerable time before this happens.
I spoke to Arnie on the phone (it's ok I reversed the charges)and I know he likes the idea but would like other contributers as well however it's a way off (June at least before he can look at it in detail).
As I said above I do have a lot of ideas how this could work and maybe ways it could become interactive however we are a way away from that at this stage.
In the meantime I'll keep working at this,hopefully get some reviews up and post the odd thread with some ideas and look for feedback.
Anybody wanting to discuss this with me please mail me at my home e-mail. |
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Does anyone remember the Circus magazine top albums from the 70's. I got alot of my great music from the charts mainly the albums that stayed on top for weeks. Does anyone know if you can get any kind of reprints from those days, Im sure I missed a few great artists that are probably not still around.
I wanted to post a question about the old Circus and Hit Parade mags but some might think my posts are kind of "out there" but if a person cant dream, thats such a dull life.
Believe me my life is far from dull.
Great Idea and I would support.
Kelton |
Ben, you know I'm behind you. Hope this woks out, Audiogon is about music and this would be perfect. |
I think "New Releases" is a good idea but only if record companies are directly involved.
With pre-ordering and discounts thrown in for members?
Maybe a page with links to companies "New Releases" sites? |
I think it is a good idea. Maybe the sister site can do something with DVD's. |
Ben,
I think your idea is a no-brainer. We all buy and sell equipment in order to improve the reproduction of music in our homes. Information on new releases fits in perfectly. I would be particularly interested in information on new releases and re-masters in the high resolution formats (DVD-A, SACD).
Thanks for raising the issue!
Regards,
Joel. |
Don't rub it in! Nothing classical in the list. I might be interested in Emmylou Harris, but that's it. |
I think it's a great idea. It's difficult to keep up with all the various artists that interest me and it would be much easier to just go to one site, Audiogon, for all that information. Only downfall I see is that if you cover all music formats that will be a lot of new releases! |
I also think it's an outstanding idea. Not only for the reviews but also where to buy etc. Audiophiles are willing to pay a premium for well recorded music but I think we're often taken advantage of. Example: At CES 2003 JVC had a show special on XRCD2's for $20. ea. I had earlier paid $30. direct. One week after the show I was in Borders and found the same XRCD2 that I had just bought(Sarah Vaughan/Send in the clowns) for $14.99. The jacket had a different picture on it but the same XRCD2 inside. |
Good idea. I'm so out of touch with new releases. |
My vote...A Big Thumbs Up!! Thanks Ben! Hope this comes to pass |
