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Re: Free Music Archive

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Post by yjftsjthsd-h »

norealidea wrote: post #19
shmerl wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Can my web browser play FLAC or Opus out of the box? Flac isn't really for browser playback, but for lossless backup. Normal browsers should play Opus fine today. Some crippled ones might not, but for that there are projects like this as fallback: https://github.com/brion/ogv.js/ So I see no reason not to use Flac and Opus for music services.

You just said Flac is for lossless backup. Losslessback is not equal to the user experience. Kind of selfish of you to think Flac should be a standard where some people wouldn't even know what it is.

People don't know what HTTP is.

Re: Free Music Archive

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Post by bufordsharkley »

trophycase wrote: post #15
ewretgg wrote: post #2

The listener-funded radio station that runs the archive, WFMU, is the single greatest radio station in the world.

I'll make a separate plug for KFJC, a radio station in the bay area. All the DJs have totally unique taste and the station is really good if you're into experimental or electronic music. My personal favorite radio station, and their donation t shirts are awesome.

KFJC is a tremendous place.

If I may plug KZSU, on Stanford campus, as another college/community radio outlet in Silicon Valley.

...I worry all the time that, owing to the lack of affordable housing for the creative class, and the general lack of culture throughout the Silicon Valley, that there won't be enough energy to support all these radio stations.

If you're curious, don't be afraid to look into joining them! They both take on community members from throughout the area.

Re: Free Music Archive

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Post by shmerl »

norealidea wrote: post #19
shmerl wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Can my web browser play FLAC or Opus out of the box? Flac isn't really for browser playback, but for lossless backup. Normal browsers should play Opus fine today. Some crippled ones might not, but for that there are projects like this as fallback: https://github.com/brion/ogv.js/ So I see no reason not to use Flac and Opus for music services.

You just said Flac is for lossless backup. Losslessback is not equal to the user experience. Kind of selfish of you to think Flac should be a standard where some people wouldn't even know what it is.

What user experience? Any music archive or store can provide two functions: download for backup purposes (lossless codec is good for it), and on-line playback (for which lossy codec makes sense). Both can be called user experience and both have value.

People don't need to know what it is by default. But they should be able to make lossless backup if they need to.

Re: Free Music Archive

#24

Post by trophycase »

bufordsharkley wrote: post #22
trophycase wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'll make a separate plug for KFJC, a radio station in the bay area. All the DJs have totally unique taste and the station is really good if you're into experimental or electronic music. My personal favorite radio station, and their donation t shirts are awesome.

KFJC is a tremendous place. If I may plug KZSU, on Stanford campus, as another college/community radio outlet in Silicon Valley. ...I worry all the time that, owing to the lack of affordable housing for the creative class, and the general lack of culture throughout the Silicon Valley, that there won't be enough energy to support all these radio stations. If you're curious, don't be afraid to look into joining them! T…

I no longer live in the area, but I aso enjoyed KZSU a lot. It seemed a lot less music focused and felt more like an NPR. They had some really awesome segments, like I remember one in particular about having students look at themselves in a reverse mirror.

Re: Free Music Archive

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Post by bufordsharkley »

trophycase wrote: post #24
bufordsharkley wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

KFJC is a tremendous place. If I may plug KZSU, on Stanford campus, as another college/community radio outlet in Silicon Valley. ...I worry all the time that, owing to the lack of affordable housing for the creative class, and the general lack of culture throughout the Silicon Valley, that there won't be enough energy to support all these radio stations. If you're curious, don't be afraid to look into joining them! T…

I no longer live in the area, but I aso enjoyed KZSU a lot. It seemed a lot less music focused and felt more like an NPR. They had some really awesome segments, like I remember one in particular about having students look at themselves in a reverse mirror.

KFJC achieves more consistency with its music shows, whereas KZSU is more of a grab-bag. Music shows that fill certain niches, experimental talk programs, and other things like sports broadcasts.

It's certain not to give someone a consistent sound that they'll like, but it usually puts out interesting stuff.

Re: Free Music Archive

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Post by bufordtwain »

ewretgg wrote: post #2

The listener-funded radio station that runs the archive, WFMU, is the single greatest radio station in the world.

Haven't listened to WFMU yet but KEXP.org of Seattle is also very good. They regularly post live sessions to youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA.

And BBC radio 6 isn't bad: https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music

Re: Free Music Archive

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Post by laurex »

As a former DJ at WFMU, I'm excited to see people are checking it out, it's a great place to invest some donations too, with great perks. The FMA started around the time I had a show and also ran a copyright/IP meetup in New York, where we had a presentation about it. Since then, I've been a user of the FMA for music in videos I've made for startups and it's one of the best sources for attribution-only work if you need music for your project (even commercial work). There's a great interview with Jason Signal who started FMA here https://rhizome.org/editorial/2009/may/01/interview-with-jas...

Re: Free Music Archive

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Post by bjelkeman-again »

bufordtwain wrote: post #26
ewretgg wrote: post #2

The listener-funded radio station that runs the archive, WFMU, is the single greatest radio station in the world.

Haven't listened to WFMU yet but KEXP.org of Seattle is also very good. They regularly post live sessions to youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA . And BBC radio 6 isn't bad: https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music

KEXP live streaming from the Iceland Airwaves music festival every November is excellent, and they keep that archived.

Re: Free Music Archive

#29

Post by yantrams »

bufordtwain wrote: post #26
ewretgg wrote: post #2

The listener-funded radio station that runs the archive, WFMU, is the single greatest radio station in the world.

Haven't listened to WFMU yet but KEXP.org of Seattle is also very good. They regularly post live sessions to youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA . And BBC radio 6 isn't bad: https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music

I am a huge fan of KEXP channel on Youtube. Discovered many wonderful postpunk/experimental/alternative bands thanks to them. Glad to see someone share the sentiment.
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