About a month ago a friend invited me to use Spotify. Apparently it's all the rage in the UK. So, I looked at it. I thought it had some cool music, but than gave it up. I almost uninstalled it because I wasn't sure what purpose I would use it for.
For the past few years I have been depending on iTunes for my music fix. I had set up a small budget each month to buy new music when I wanted it. I always used that money very carefully. I made sure I wanted the song in my library forever. Basically, it had to be a song that I just could not live without.Back to my story. I went back on Spotify one day because I was looking to see if they had a certian song that I didn't really want to buy, but I did want to listen to for bit. Then it struck me, "If this app is going to let me listen to whatever songs I want, why won't it let me make a playlist?"
I right clicked on the song and guess what? I could add it to a playlist.
Even better, it pulled in my iTunes songs and playlist. I had a playlist already going that I called "writing music" and suddenly I could add any song I wanted for *free. Let me tell you, it is awesome.
The launch page shows you new music everyday and I have been adding songs like crazy. Songs that I have loved forever and never bought, songs that I like today that may not like tomorrow, and songs that I would have bought anyway. It is music heaven. I'm not even getting paid for writing this, that's how much I love it.
If you're a music lover, I would go take a look.
I leave you with song that I probably wouldn't have bought, but I love listening to. The lyrics are good for deep preponderance, and it has a catchy tune.
See-ya on the flip side. (Yes, I am a nerd)
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*There are occasional ads, and the songs you can add are limited to the Spotify library, but the library is HUGE. (Spotify logo found via Google Images)
12 comments:
Sounds like another alternative to Pandora. I love how many free options for music keep popping up. Makes writing easier when the budget for new music isn't a worry.
I've heard of Spotify--sounds pretty interesting. How's the music quality? (Audio wise--as in sounds great like iTunes music, decent like Pandora streaming or not-so great like radio music.)
@Steph - I agree, a must for starving novelist!
@Ava - It's great like iTunes, another reason i love it!
Wow thanks! How awesome of you to tell us about this! I love music and it would be so great to have access to so many songs. I'm a fellow campaigner - I'm not in your groups, but I wanted the fun of getting to know more writers. It's so great to meet you!
I LOVE THIS SONG! I have not even heard of spotify. Apparently I need to check it out! Sounds great, and as much as I love iTunes it can get expense and that annoys me! Thanks for sharing!
*this song will officially be in my head all day* And that's cool cause I love it!
Somebody else mentioned this, and I meant to check it out but forgot. Thanks for the reminder :-)
Spotify is not available in my country :(
I usually just listen to Pandora or Jango. My husband already has a huge itunes libary, but I will have to check this out.
I love this song.
I can't say I'm a music LOVER exactly, but this sounds really awesome! I'm going to have to check it out for those times when I need to tune out a really chatty room.
Best song EVA!! I tagged you on my blog :)
@Brenda - It is a real life saver when you need on the spot inspiration!
@Abby - It's so great isn't it? And yes you need to check it out!
@Sarah - go, NOW!
@V - So sad!! I know you would love it! I am seriously bummed for you.
@Jenny - You don't even need to use iTunes you just create whatever playlist tickles your fancy :)
@Peggy - It has soundtracks and stuff too, not just popular music, because I know some people will only listen to instrumental when they write.
@Kerri - I'm really diggin' it right now thanks for the award!
Have we discussed if you've read Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist??? It is vital that you read it.
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