In May of this year, Apple Music sent me an email that offered three months of their service for free. Considering that up until about 15 years ago I was a full-fledged music junkie, and that I’m still a major lover of music, it’s kind of surprising I wasn’t already enrolled in Apple Music or in one of its music-streaming peers, such as Spotify. Anyway, I hemmed and hawed for several weeks, eventually accepting the offer. Man, I’m close to ecstatic that I signed up. It blows my foggy mind that residing within my phone’s Apple Music app are countless thousands of albums, many of which I became intimately familiar with during the approximately 45 years that comprised my music-junkie era (I own circa 1,200 physical albums and used to attend concerts right and left). And as for the incredible number I was unfamiliar with but was interested in checking out, well, I’ve made a slight dent in that mountain. New-to-me albums by some of my very favorite artists (Sun Ra, Howlin’ Wolf, Bruce Springsteen and Ella Fitzgerald, to name but a few) and by at least 100 other artists have reached my ears thanks to Apple Music. I’ve been in music heaven the past two months, and possibly am on my way to becoming a long-term junkie again. There would be worse fates than that.
Yet, I have to say it almost seems wrong to have such an overwhelming amount of musical choice a mere handful of taps away. I mean, do I, or does anyone, deserve such unimaginable bounty? Am I, or is anyone, that entitled? I suppose those questions are moot. After all, billions of people own smartphones, laptops, etc., and each of those devices easily can access near-infinite amounts of content on any subject under the Sun. That’s where we are in the 21st century. It’s the new reality, something we usually or always take for granted. The digital world is a wonder of the highest order (though not always in good ways), and it is ever-expanding.
Which leads me to another corner of the streaming universe, that which supplies humanity with more series and movies than a person could consume in 1,000 lifetimes. So many choices! Most evenings, my wife Sandy and I click onto a streamer and watch a series for an hour or two. We’ve breezed through 27 series so far this year. I’ll briefly mention two I enjoyed immensely: The Residence, a whimsical, sprightly murder mystery set in the White House in Washington D.C., and The Pitt, a drama that follows a harrowing 15-hour shift in the emergency room of a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hospital. The Pitt contains more than a couple of graphic, bloody scenes, I should note. To my amazement, I didn’t close my eyes during them. Shit, I think that means I should go to medical school! If I start next year, I’ll become a licensed physician at age 84 or 85. What, you wouldn’t want an octogenarian diagnosing and treating you? I’m offended! By the way, you’ll find The Residence on Netflix, and The Pitt on HBO Max.
Last week, while I waited at an auto service center where my car was undergoing an oil change and safety inspection, Apple Music once again proved its amazingness to me. Nestled in a lounge area, I read a text message my brother Richie had sent to me regarding Terry Reid, a British rocker who passed away on August 4th at age 75. Richie mentioned that Reid was an opening act at a Rolling Stones concert he and I attended (at New York City’s Madison Square Garden) in November 1969. I have no recollection of Reid’s performance. And I have only partial memories of The Stones’ work.
Fortunately, recordings of The Stones from the show we were at, and from three other Stones concerts that November, appear on a classic Stones album, Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! I hadn’t heard the record in eons. Listening to it was the obvious choice for me to make. So, I tapped on my phone’s Apple Music app for a few seconds and — voila! — the album presented itself to me. I sat back and, via earbuds, listened all the way through. It’s a beauty.
It wouldn’t be a bad idea for me to conclude this piece with one of the tracks from Ya-Ya’s, right? I’ll go with Street Fighting Man. I’m a big fan of hard rock, as long as the songs are top-notch and the musicians are wailing like nobody’s business. This recording meets my criteria.
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Apple has been sending me the same invitation for about three years now – with three free introductory months – and I have snubbing it since I’m worried that I’ll forget and wind up with a subscription I don’t want. After hearing about your experience though, I may reconsider!
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I guess they hook a lot of people who sign up for three months for free. I’m hooked. My three months end pretty soon, and I plan to start paying for the service after that.
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Oh, now I’m sorry that I didn’t take up the deal on the three months of free Apple music. Bugger! Oh well, I think hubby’s made the most of his new IPad by taking up the three month free trial of movies. And as for the music, well I’m pretty happy with Spotify even though I’m paying.
You’re right Neil, the world’s our oyster when it comes to accessing entertainment, so many choices that I try not to take for granted.
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We get used to having so many choices. I guess we’re spoiled.
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We are blessed with infinite choices for entertainment, though it bugs me that eveerything is turning into another paid streaming service. The handwriting has been on the wall for this predictable movement.
I’m younger than you and remember when we only had two black and white television channels. I’m amused when my wife complains there’s nothing to watch. What? 100 channels aren’t enough?🤣
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Hi. Here’s a website with an unreal amount of free content:
https://archive.org/
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Thank you, Neil, for your musical post, as always, interesting! While I like all music, my beloved one is when I can hear the voice of God, because it is too beautiful to be created by a mere mortal, and that is Mozart. Try listening to Duettino from The Marriage of Figaro, and see what I mean.
Joanna
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Mozart was a genius. Absolutely no doubt about it.
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Thank you so much, Neil! You are a great man!
Joanna
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you’re in digital heaven, Neil: rock on !!
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Yesterday on Apple Music I discovered a new album I like a lot.
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thanks Neil: will check it out 🙂
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This is a really interesting post & something I often ponder too. We evolved through thousands of years of scarcity, but there is something a little overwhelming of the abundance that the digital world provides us. As you say millions of hours of music & entertainment at your finger tips & the click of a button. I still collect vinyl, but even sometimes it seems like such an effort to put a vinyl on vs searching on YouTube or back in the day if you went to Blockbuster to find a video, you couldn’t get the film you wanted if someone else had already taken out that video, crazy times.
It is such a privilege to have access to the internet & some of these services, youngsters today will grow up not knowing anything else. Live shows will always be king for me though, I was lucky enough to see Bruce Springsteen not long ago, so I smiled when you called him out as a favourite artist 😊
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Hi. Many thanks for adding your thoughts and insights. I was lucky to see Springsteen and the E Street Band in a club, a year or two before he became famous. It was one of the greatest shows I’ve ever been to.
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Wow that must have been so cool & intimate!
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We’d be lost without Apple Music.
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Are you serious?
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No
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It’s fabulous. I’m hooked!
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Understandable, it’s a very convenient way to listen to music.
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Even if you have a large physical collection of music, the convenience factor of a service like Apple Music makes it easier to enjoy the music that brings you joy.
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Absolutely. It’s extremely convenient. I hadn’t realized what I was missing.
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You are making music streaming sound very attractive. Since I cancelled my Sirius service recently because it was going up to $28.99 a month, I have been looking for another option for music.
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Hi. Apple Music not only has several million albums, it has music stations and other things too, Its cost is far less than $28.99 per month.
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I was hesitant to sign up for Apple Music at the beginning, but I’ve become addicted to it. I’ve discovered so many new artists from around the world, and I find the algorithm does a pretty good job of recommending other songs and musicians that I’ll like.
And nice choice for the Stones song!
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We are fellow Apple-Music addicts!
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Sun Ra!! This is a deep dive I’ve been putting off!
I have been making do with Spotify and the free version of YouTube for my musical fixes. As for TV, we subscribe to so many I’ve lost count.
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Spotify I think is the most popular music-streaming service. I’m sure it’s just as good, and maybe even better, than Apple Music.
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Good song choice! I love the Stones!!!!!!
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Hi Joyce. Jagger and Richards are still together, but two of the original Stones (Watts and Jones) are deceased, and Bill Wyman left the group many years ago.
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Great memories of their times together!!!!!
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Well, now what can a poor boy do
Except to sing for a rock and roll band?
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Jagger is still singing. But he isn’t poor anymore, that’s for sure!
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I’m with you on squirming over this “new reality” of “unimaginable bounty.” Most folks undoubtedly believe limitless content and 24/7 access anytime, anywhere is absolutely heavenly. I’m not so sure. Every time we gain something we lose something.
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Yeah, it’s important for people to live balanced lives. Too much contact with the digital world can be unhealthy in various ways.
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Life presents us with so many opportunities to be disappointed that it brings such joy when when something we love exceeds expectations.
Thanks for waking me up with the Rolling Stones!
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Hi. Apple Music’s greatness kind of took me by surprise. And I quickly fell in love with Apple Music.
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While it is cool to have access to a library of music, it’s a shame that we’ve moved so far away from the ability to own recordings. It’s a shamelss cash grab, as far as I’lm concerned.
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Hi Jeff. I understand where you’re coming from. But rooms and closets in my house are overflowing with vinyl albums, CDs, and cassette tapes. I still buy CDs occasionally, but I’ve accumulated more than enough stuff. So, Apple Music is perfect for me at this point in my life.
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My husby had a similar experience with Apple Music. Loves that app!
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Apple Music and the like are amazing.
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One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite groups. Right now, I’m listening to via the link you provided.
Streaming and the Internet are a mass of contradictions of the very good and the very bad. For me, personally, it has been an unalloyed good. From blogging to writing to listening to music to televisions series, the Internet has expanded my world, and for that I’m grateful.
Listen on, dude! Life is short, but music is long and should be enjoyed to the fullest.
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Hi. I agree with what you say. I don’t know who this is, though. You’re listed as Anonymous.
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Since I subscribed to Spotify about five years ago, music has returned to my daily life in a big way. I make playlists for all kinds of moods, and even have a playlist of music from my college years. That would be REO Speedwagon, Fleetwood Mac, Bryan Adams, etc. And I recently noticed that Spotify has audiobooks. I’m not normally a fan of audiobooks, but I listened to a Stephen King novella narrated by the author and really enjoyed it.
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Hi Kim. Over the last 20 or so years, digital technology has become indescribably amazing, in both positive and negative ways. As for the positive ways: the amount of material we have access to has enriched our lives very much.
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Spotify has changed my life! Now I can listen to a wide variety of music, without needing to buy expensive cds (showing my age here! I still remember buying songs on tape!).
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Hey there. Spotify, Apple Music et al are incredible. Just about anything you’d ever want to hear is there. We are spoiled!
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Sounds like Apple Music has won another subscriber 🙂 Your music album collection is quite impressive.
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For years, I spent a lot of time in record stores. And I bought lots and lots of their wares. Not many record stores are around anymore.
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Speaking of Get Yer Ya-Ya’s”, listen to Sympathy for the Devil track . Keith Richards gives one of the greatest guitar solos ever.
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Hi Mike. You’re right!
That song was still pretty new at the time of Ya-Ya’s. It first appeared on Beggars Banquet, in 1968.
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Left Mick Taylor out. Him & Richards do alternating solos.
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Hum. Thus far I’ve avoided all the free trial subscriptions. I figured I’d end up leaving behind an even more ungodly mess when I shuffle off this coil. But I do love the music from the 70s.
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Hi there. So much good music came out in the 70s. It was a golden decade for music.
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Fun! Glad you’ve further enriched your life with this musical treasure trove, Neil. As for streaming, though I loved The Residence, we don’t have HBO, so no Pitt for me. Which is probably all too the good. I have long said I would have gone into medicine except I can’t stand blood and gore. You’re right; what the world doesn’t need are eager, fresh-faced octogenarian doctors.
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Hi Annie. We subscribe to HBO mostly because my wife loves John Oliver’s weekly show. I don’t watch that show. But JO is alright in my book, because he despises Trump.
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Back in the day I sang with The Rolling Stones but they kicked me out of the group for gathering moss. Have a great day. Jerry
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They should have kept you in the band!
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Your brother can remember 1969? I can’t remember 2009,
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Hey there, Sam. I wonder how much Jagger and Richards remember from that tour in 1969.
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Apple should pay you for such a good promotion! We use it too, but I do worry about a) how much the musicians actually get and b) how much energy and resources the cloud eats up.
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I’ve read that most artists aren’t earning all that much from streaming services. And with physical album sales way lower than they used to be, artists rely more on live shows and merchandise sales to make a living.
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You make a great pitch for services like Apple Music or Spotify. I was never into music as much as you are apparently. But I do have a few favorite artists, and since I no longer own anything live a record player or cd player, when I am in the mood, I google the song on my phone. I often think of my phone as something close to an old-time transistor radio from my youth. Obviously, I am sort of old school. BTW, thanks for the interesting post!
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Hi. I have a friend who still listens to a transistor radio. I guess those radios are still being manufactured.
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I almost added Apple Music to my listening repertoire but feared my hubby would have my head on a platter with yet another subscription to the family budget. Actually, he’d only grouse for a nanosecond; he knows I love classical music (he’s country) and whatever makes my soul happy makes him happy too. I subscribe to Hearts of Space and I have been a Spotify junkie for years downloading far too many podcasts to listen as well as, music of course! And yes, I’m tethered to my iPhone for way too many hours in a day. Even at night, I’ve got earbuds in while listening to bedtime stories for Adults, smooth jazz or meditation music to ease myself into sleep. Check out too (if you haven’t already) what I’m binge watching: Professor T which can be found on PBS or Amazon Prime as well as Stick on Apple TV. Cheers!
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Hi. My wife and I watched Stick a week or two ago. Very likable characters. And the good news is it’s been given the green light for a second season.
Thanks for adding your thoughts. Take care.
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Hmmm. You make a good case for a streaming service. I’ve been steadfastly clinging to the notion that I want to OWN the music I listen to, so I’ve ripped my favorite songs from CDs and albums into iTunes and onto my phone. 1,824 songs, to be precise. I’ve read that many artists prefer that we buy their work rather than stream it. But then again, streaming enables NEW artists to get their music heard, so . . . I don’t know. Most people I know have chosen the streaming option. I guess I remain a dinosaur. But your post has given me pause.
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Hi Paula. One thing I like about Apple Music is that I can seek out, or stumble upon, loads and loads of albums I otherwise wouldn’t know about. I’ve heard so many of them on Apple. Some I like, some I don’t. But I really enjoy the quest.
By the way, have you heard the album that Elton and Brandi made together recently? It’s good. It’s called “Who Believes In Angels?”
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Yes, I have heard parts of that album. Brandi seems to really bring out the very best in talented (but reluctant) people.
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I am the same about Spotify; Im in love with music again and, best of all, don’t have to justify my listening choice to anyone but myself (I think this might be a stay-at-home Mum thing) because its for my ears only. The artists I have discovered! Magical and well worth the subscription. As for the breadth of choice: I wonder how much of my youth was wasted killing time waiting “for something decent to come on”. Seems criminal now 😊
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There’s so much good recorded music out there, from the past and the present. And a high percentage of it is on Spotify, Apple Music and the like.
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I’m glad you’ve found Apple music, Neil! It sounds like it’s brought you so much joy.
I liked The Residence, too. It was kinda quirky, but engaging.
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Hi. It’s a delightful series in a number of ways. The lead actress was great. And it’s cool that they cast Al Franken to play a senator.
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Back in Mozart’s time, no one could listen to his music unless they could attend a live performance. Today, it’s an earbud away for everyone…..and all the other music we like to listen to. Amazing!
And a nice memory from your brother!
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These are dangerous times we live in. Entertainment-wise, though, we couldn’t ask for more.
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The trouble with so many choices is that it takes so long to choose something to watch! I always ask the same question: Is the music via your earphones as good as vinyl? 😉 For me it isn’t and can’t wait to buy my turntable so I can listen to my almost 200 records that have been in storage…just hope they’re ok!
I wouldn’t care if an octogenarian diagnosed an illness as long as the person was qualified and had experience.
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Hi. You’ll love listening to your vinyl albums. One great thing about them is the packaging (cover art, photos, liner notes, etc.).
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Exactly! They’ve been in storage for such a long time and not always the best of conditions that I’m hoping they’re ok. The artwork is definitely ok and love looking through everything.
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I had Amazon music (the one you pay extra for-forgot the name) until last month when I switched to Apple Music. I know where all the good stuff is on Amazon and am just now learning where to find it in Apple Music. There is some wonderful stuff on there I haven’t heard in years. I hope you have fun exploring Apple Music content and rock on!
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Hello there. I’ve been listening on Apple Music to lots of albums I otherwise wouldn’t have heard. It’s been great.
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I still don’t have streaming, music or TV. Although we do have Netflix, and yet do not use it much. I’m not sure why I’m so hesitant, but I’m glad to know I’m not the only one!
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Hi Ann. It’s amazing how some businesses evolve. For instance, Netflix used to have its shows on DVDs, which were sent to customers via the postal service or FedEx or whatever. And the customers would return the DVDs to Netflix after viewing the shows. Now, of course, all the shows are digitally stored in Netflix’s computer system, and are delivered to customers electronically on demand. No more DVDs. Modern technology is something else!
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The Residence is an excellent series. We use Netflix a lot. Still not keen on music streaming. Vinyl, cd and radio for me. But good to know it’s there.
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I listen to a couple of radio shows pretty often. Radio, fortunately, isn’t going away!
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I’ve gotten the same offer from Apple and have largely just ignored it. But maybe it’s worth giving it a whirl. I always wonder how hard it is to cancel after the free trial period.
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Howdy. I’m pretty sure it’s easy to cancel. See ya!
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I should sign up for Apple Music. I’ve been ignoring their offers way too long. And yes, you deserve all the great music out there at your fingertips.
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Hi. I suppose my love affair with Apple Music will slow down after a while. But I’m having a blast so far. Have a great upcoming weekend!
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Don’t you just love when you’re pleasantly surprised about something? It’s so rare now! Yup, I listen to music almost all day, every day. I have Pandora and YouTube music. And we love The Rolling Stones, as well. This was a fun read/listen. 🙂
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Hi Lisa. It’s amazing how much music is easily available to the public these days. Music-wise, these are golden times!
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I read an interesting piece on FB recently by a long established musician which basically said, younger musicians should stop moaning about how the music biz is broken, because it’s always been broken and it’s always been incredibly hard to make a living out of it, which I guess changed my mind a bit about the streamers.
Can I just give a shout out to Bandcamp though? A big proportion of the cover price of albums you can download there goes direct to the musicians – and you have a fully downloaded album you can listen to on your phone or other device!
I’d have you as my 85-year-old doctor any day, Neil. Imagine all those decades of wisdom applied to medical matters. Do it!
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Harvard Medical School, here I come!
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I love music of all sorts, and after hearing from Spotify enthusiasts, I signed up for the paid version. I just cancelled my subscription after three months of not using it. I’ve found YouTube reactions more useful, for a couple of reasons. One is that I learn about more ‘modern’ (i.e, the 80s, 90s, and beyond) music there. For example, I’d never heard of White Stripe or Radiohead until I was prowling the Post Modern Jukebox offerings and came across “Creep” and “Seven Nation Army.” One thing led to another, and now I know I’ve actually listened to Aerosmith without realizing it (“Dream On”).
Also, I’ve found a few reactors who are extremely knowledgeable about a wide range of music. Their ability to provide good context and analysis for songs I wouldn’t otherwise listen to certainly has broadened my horizons.
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Hi, Linda. One thing for sure is that there is an unbelievable amount of recorded music out there, and a high percentage of it is available on the internet in a wide range of locations. Here are a couple of new albums I’ve gotten into very recently: Tigers Blood, by Waxahatchee. We’re Only Human, by Hayes Carll.
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It’s so rare that I hear “Street Fighting Man”–good choice for the ending!
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It’s pretty amazing that Jagger and Richards are still working together. Their partnership started in 1962.
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I worry that music has become less “precious” as we have access to so much. Back in the day you had to save hard for a new album and boy was it precious.
As for all the television series available you can sometimes spend as long choosing something new than you spend watching the first episode and even then you worry there might be something better out there. The really ground-breaking dramas get talked about so much, however, you never miss them but they only come by every two or three years (in my opinion!).
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Hi. You make interesting points.
I have to say, though, that I like the incredible ease with which I can investigate all sorts of albums on Apple Music. The same would be true with Spotify et al.
I’ve found all kinds of albums I like, and that I otherwise never would have heard, on Apple Music. For instance, right now I’m listening to Now Is The Hour, by Charlie Haden and his group. It’s good. I’d never heard of it till I saw it listed on Apple Music 20 minutes ago.
I appreciate your comments. You’ve given this subject a lot of thought.
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You had me at Ella Fitzgerald — though that’s also about where you lost me, musically speaking. Most of those other bands came and went during my lost years (kid-raising, integrating Georgia schools . . .) But thanks for the Stones trip! And one more thing from your Elder: Beware of Death by Accumulation. I’m currently in the process of trying to get rid of a few thousand CDs so my children won’t have to face that task. Having nightmares about boxes now in closet awaiting donation somehow escaping, building themselves into a tower and toppling over, burying me forever . . .
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Yeah, I need to de-clutter too. So many of us possess too much stuff. And the folks who REALLY own too many objects are those who have more than one home.
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Great take Neil. I fell into one of these rabbit holes a while back. Amazing considering the hunting we did back in the day for music. Almost unreal really. I still bust out the Discman for walks. My old walkman just eats things.
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I just took a look on google, and was glad to learn that the Discman is still being manufactured. I guess a lot of people use the Discman!
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Oh, I’m right there with you, Neil. I’ve been a music junkie since my dad gave me the transistor radio (1961) he won in a local golf tournament, complete with earphones I could pop in so my parents never realized their 6-year-old was listening to the local rock and roll station every night until it went off the air at midnight! I will never forget the evening the DJ said, “And now I’ve got a little song I think you’ll like from a new band from Liverpool, England.” It was “Please, Please Me,” followed shortly by “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.” I was HOOKED forever. I still have around 400 albums (and a record player) and nearly 1,000 CDs. My tastes embrace everything from Mozart to Elvis to the Beatles to Motown to Bowie, Queen, Springsteen and about a zillion others. Your Apple music app sounds divine! And as the old song goes “All things shall perish from under the sky. Music alone shall live, music alone shall live, music alone shall live, never to die.”
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Amy, you truly are a music junkie. And that’s a very good thing to be! When I was a young teen, on Long Island, AM stations from far away sometimes came in late at night. Cincinnati and Boston stations and others came in pretty clearly. And I think I remember getting a New Orleans station once, too, which was a heck of a long distance from Long Island.
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I, for one, love having all that music at my fingertips, Neil.🥰
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Almost anything you want to hear is available on demand from Spotify, Apple Music and other sites. I shake my head in wonder, and with glee!
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Your post brought back memories of listening to music on my red transistor radio and trying to record favorite songs on my tape recorder without being interrupted. I was so, so jealous of those with a Walkman or boom box, neither of which I couldn’t afford. My son got me hooked on Spotify and I love it 🙂
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*could afford, lol!
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Hi, Michele. One of my friends still has a transistor radio. He listens to Philadelphia Phillies baseball games on it!
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Having lots of options and variety is good, right? Although it can be overwhelming. I hate when restaurants have a 10 page menu, would be so much easier with just a few well-selected options.
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I know what you mean. I think that restaurants with endless choices would be doing themselves and their customers a favor by simplifying things.
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