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[Orang Utan]

Anyone tried the new DJ feature on Spotify? AI thing that talks between songs.

Wtf? Why?

 

[skyscraper101]

Anyone tried the new DJ feature on Spotify? AI thing that talks between songs.

Yes. I mentioned it in the Spotify thread. I'm not keen on the enthusiastic American 'deejay voice'. Musically the selection was fine, but it's long been able to play random artists adjusted to my musical preferences, so all this seems to do is try and improve it but it lacks any of the actual personality or charm of an actually good, real radio DJ.

 

[edcraw]

Wtf? Why?

It’s not actually as bad as I thought it would be from the terrible reactions I’ve heard though only just tried it.

 

[edcraw]

Yes. I mentioned it in the Spotify thread. I'm not keen on the enthusiastic American 'deejay voice'. Musically the selection was fine, but it's long been able to play random artists adjusted to my musical preferences, so all this seems to do is try and improve it but it lacks any of the actual personality or charm of a real DJ.

Music selection seems better/more varied than any of the playlists. But, yeah, voice is pretty annoying but has had useful info a few times.

 

[savoloysam]

Anyone tried the new DJ feature on Spotify? AI thing that talks between songs.

Tidal has recently added a live feature so you can share your stream or listen in on somebody else's if they are sharing. Like seriously I'm not paying £10 per month to listen to some one else's music taste

 

[Orang Utan]

It’s not actually as bad as I thought it would be from the terrible reactions I’ve heard though only just tried it.

But why? Doesn’t it defeat the whole point of it?

 

[edcraw]

But why? Doesn’t it defeat the whole point of it?

I guess it’s like listening to a more personalised radio. Personally I can’t listen to radio on catch-up and this kind of works - just a tailored more eclectic playlist.

 

[skyscraper101]

But why? Doesn’t it defeat the whole point of it?

I think it's just their attempt at trying to be all things to all people. Apple Music have Apple Music 1 and Apple Music Hits, Country etc, but they at least are actual radio stations with actual DJs.

Spotify have form for creating surplus to requirement stuff when their real focus should just be their core product. I'd sack them off if there was a better service but I've been on it for years and migrating all my playlists and smart speakers is a hassle and I haven't seen a convincingly better alternative.

 

[Orang Utan]

Soundcloud is better as it has radio shows on it but also mixes with no patter. I don’t know why people want to hear DJs talk.

 

[krtek a houby]

Soundcloud is better as it has radio shows on it but also mixes with no patter. I don’t know why people want to hear DJs talk.

Well, it's nice to hear a voice from where you used to live, the UK or Ireland. Which is why am fond of listening to the likes of 6 and RTE Radio One, respectively.

If not in the mood, will stick on a bunch of CDs.

Or YouTube comps if no access to the CD player.

 

[editor]

I turned it on briefly for the first time in ages. There was some indescribably shit, colour-by-numbers house drivel playing with an infantile lyric about "I want to be with all my friends at once" so off it goes again. At least I tried.

 

[CNT36]

Do we really need the same Judas Priest song twice in a day?

 

[skyscraper101]

I thought it's been alright today. Or at least Mary Ann Hobbs was earlier and Elkka's Icons Mix. They're doing Loud and Proud all dayer so expect lots of house and LGBT friendly stuff.

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

Soundcloud is better as it has radio shows on it but also mixes with no patter. I don’t know why people want to hear DJs talk.

General lack of distaste for the entire human race, mainly.

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

I thought it's been alright today. Or at least Mary Ann Hobbs was earlier and Elkka's Icons Mix. They're doing Loud and Proud all dayer so expect lots of house and LGBT friendly stuff.

It's always good, I think the thread is trying too hard to be edgy maybe..

 

[Orang Utan]

General lack of distaste for the entire human race, mainly.

Music being interrupted is so annoying.

 

[skyscraper101]

Music being interrupted is so annoying.

Surely you can accept that for a lot of people it's the total opposite though. Many people don't want an uninterrupted mix of music and it's the voice of a DJ and getting occasional guests, interviews, phone ins, news etc which is what provides the personality of the show and what people tune in for.

 

[Orang Utan]

Surely you can accept that for a lot of people it's the total opposite though. Many people don't want an uninterrupted mix of music and it's the voice of a DJ and getting occasional guests, interviews, phone ins, news etc which is what provides the personality of the show and what people tune in for.

No I cannot. It’s so irritating. Ruins the music. Have one thing or the other, not both

 

[PR1Berske]

I accept your attitude Orang Utan though can't agree with it. Radio is a comfort for me and DJs form part of that. Context is all, though. If I'm in the mood for a playlist, I'll choose a playlist.

 

[ska invita]

I turned it on briefly for the first time in ages. There was some indescribably shit, colour-by-numbers house drivel playing with an infantile lyric about "I want to be with all my friends at once" so off it goes again. At least I tried.

dons anorak: that vocal is a sample from the post-punk New York disco classic Dinosaur L (Arthur Russell) - Go Bang

 

[ska invita]

i was in a hire van last week and it had DAB - caught Mary Ann Hobbes playing an inappropriate for daytime Goldie track and announcing it breathlessly- it was all a bit embarrassing

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

i was in a hire van last week and it had DAB -

I'm laughing at the panic justification for having it on.

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

dons anorak: that vocal is a sample from the post-punk New York disco classic Dinosaur L (Arthur Russell) - Go Bang

I have this infantile drivel on my radio 6 Spotify playlist, no fucks given.

 

[Orang Utan]

dons anorak: that vocal is a sample from the post-punk New York disco classic Dinosaur L (Arthur Russell) - Go Bang

What’s the tune?

 

[ska invita]

What’s the tune?

that editor heard? ive no idea, but that vocal line is pretty famous (because of Go Bang)...
perhaps this?

 

[ska invita]

I'm laughing at the panic justification for having it on.

laugh away - i was scrolling through the dial - ended up on daytime jazz fm

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

It's this

 

[Orang Utan]

that editor heard? ive no idea, but that vocal line is pretty famous (because of Go Bang)...
perhaps this?

Think it’s a different song to what you’re thinking of. There’s a track by Chanel Tres out called All My Friends, but it’s nowt to do with Arthur Russell. It’s fairly bland deep house, though much more enjoyable than the indie wank that 6 music plays much of the time

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

Think it’s a different song to what you’re thinking of. There’s a track by Chanel Tres out called All My Friends, but it’s nowt to do with Arthur Russell. It’s fairly bland deep house, though much more enjoyable than the indie wank that 6 music plays much of the time

They don't really play indie wank most of the time, it used to be a lot worse but it is a mixed bag now.

 

[ska invita]

Think it’s a different song to what you’re thinking of. There’s a track by Chanel Tres out called All My Friends, but it’s nowt to do with Arthur Russell. It’s fairly bland deep house, though much more enjoyable than the indie wank that 6 music plays much of the time

googled that , you're probalby right - if its that it is pretty crap! that is still a line made famous by Go Bang though