Music forum: can't we do a little better

Posted by: Iver van de Zand on 23 November 2014

Hey forum members,

 

Probably like many others, I enjoy the Music Room and the "What are you listening ...." thread every single day. For me it is THE source of exploring new artists and albums. I already discovered many great ones and believe the taste of the forum members to qualitative music is very high.

 

However, also every single day I struggle with the lack of information I see when somebody posts an album. Here is what I do: I zoom into the screen (literally) hoping to be able to read the Artist or AlbumName on the picture. If I don't know the album, I go to YouTube trying to find some records, play and listen to them. A lot of times it appears to be music that is not to my taste, however often it is. When it is, I Google further to explore and listen and buy in a Webshop when I really like the album.

 

With the easiness of web-development these days, wouldn't it be an idea that HoopLa gives us a small template with drop-down boxes when we post something on an interesting album. These boxes could be Artis, Album, Genre and maybe a few others. The same HoopLa could also foresee an Export-to-CSV option so I can quickly get a dump of all the suggested music.

 

The above functionality is not difficult and of the shelf. If so many people like the music room, we should be a bit more critical in the info we get back. Again, it is not a lot of work for the person posting: if somebody takes the time to post an album cover, it will be no issue to simply tick 3 or 4 boxes with it.

 

Iver

Posted on: 01 December 2014 by glevethan

Stu

 

 

welcome back

but remember- don't stop emailing me

 

Gregg

 

 

Posted on: 01 December 2014 by Foot tapper

Welcome back Stu.  We've missed you.

Posted on: 01 December 2014 by BigH47

Too much, Stu and Wat return on the same thread.

See how long you can last this time Stu, eh?

 

Welcome back.

Posted on: 01 December 2014 by MangoMonkey
Originally Posted by Foot tapper:

Welcome back Stu.  We've missed you.

+1

Posted on: 01 December 2014 by Chris Dolan

+ another 1 

Posted on: 02 December 2014 by King Size
Originally Posted by Florestan:
The current title of "What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. X)" in my opinion is a somewhat ridiculous title.  If I recall, the last half of the title was forced on by a small but presumptuous vocal group and it has continued on.



I might try and add a little perspective to this.  Yes, the thread used to be called "What are you listening to?" and at some stage a discussion started that was critical of those who only posted in the gear section which implied that those who didn't post in the music section weren't true music lovers and were more interested in the gear than the music.

At that point I joined the conversation to explain that the reason I wasn't very active in the music section was that I found the endless list of covers with little/no context or dialogue didn't really engage me and was of little use (the data heavy thread was also a pain in the butt to view on mobile devices and often no pictures were seen at all).   A brief description of the music, comparisons, musicians, guest artists etc would  be far more useful.  The debate kicked off from there and a decision was made to change the title of the thread to it's current iteration.  An effort was made by some for a short period of time to give a bit more context but the thread soon reverted to it's previous format.

I still stand find the the endless list of covers uninteresting (a picture doesn't always replace a thousand words) but that is simply my opinion and I understand that not everyone shares it and have no issue with that.  

FWIW - The reason I came to naim and the forum in the first place is because I live, breathe and work music and naim connected me with it in a vital and exciting way.  This is still the case.

Posted on: 02 December 2014 by tonym

Great to see you back Stu! 

Posted on: 02 December 2014 by dave marshall
Originally Posted by tonym:

Great to see you back Stu! 

+ another!

Posted on: 02 December 2014 by Mike-B
Originally Posted by King Size:
 

............. I find the the endless list of covers uninteresting ........... 

 "What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested?",  

"WHY" kinda invites a review of sort sort doesn't it ??

I just don't bother any more - like many others I suspect

 

Yes  +1 x lots more - Welcome back Stu

 

Posted on: 02 December 2014 by 911gt3r

Hi Stu.

What can I say, except maybe for a huge " Welcome back Mate " !  ATB Peter

PS, please behave, we don't want to loose you again 

Posted on: 02 December 2014 by DaveBk

Welcome back Stu!

Posted on: 02 December 2014 by Dustysox

The Hills are alive with the Sound of "Stu". 

 

Normal service has resumed, as you were nothing to see/hear!!!!!!!!! 

 

Welcome back Stu...at last.

Posted on: 02 December 2014 by Bunbury

Good to see you here again Stu!

 

George.

Posted on: 02 December 2014 by Gale 501
Originally Posted by Dustysox:

The Hills are alive with the Sound of "Stu". 

 

Normal service has resumed, as you were nothing to see/hear!!!!!!!!! 

 

Welcome back Stu...at last.

Dusty,

With Truffles now.

Posted on: 02 December 2014 by Gale 501

Many thanks to all of you for your welcome back greetings.

Its nice to feel wanted.

Its a bit off thread though.

I don't want to be accused of thread crapping.

If i do get pulled up?

I can always say Paul S has a selling speakers thread and selling threads are not aloud on here.

Posted on: 03 December 2014 by Gianluigi Mazzorana