Random album - just an idea...
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Topic: Random album - just an idea...
Posted By: Angelo
Subject: Random album - just an idea...
Date Posted: May 20 2006 at 14:38
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Hey there, I just thought of a nice way to introduce visitors to new bands: why not add an option on the main progarchives.com page that brings up a randomly selected album of a randomly selected band when clicked? Just an idea... Angelo |
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Posted By: Tristan Mulders
Date Posted: May 20 2006 at 18:53
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You mean somethink like a 'pick of the day' or something alike? I think that could be a great idea, but it would require a lot of work I guess. Also, if something like this would happen, I personally think it should always be displayed, not only when you click it  Overal a nice idea, because there's simply so many good music available within the various subgenres of prog that you can't easily find something new. ------------- Interested in my reviews? You can find them http://www.progarchives.com/Collaborators.asp?id=784 - HERE "...He will search until He's found a Way to take the Days..." |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: May 21 2006 at 08:50
Could be, I don't know the internal structure of the site. On the other hand, based on a few assumptions, the solutions could be quite simple. Let's assume: a. The database behind the site has an album table somewhere, with a numeric index key b. The index key number of the last added album (highest number) is known or can be retrieved c. ASP supports a function to draw a random number Then it shouldn't be that to add a link on the main page that selects the pick of the day? But that may be a bit too technical, my job cross-section with hobby here...
That's the main point - besides the technicalities. I know a lot of bands and their music, but a feature like this would likely introduce me (and others) to a new little gem very once in a while. Angelo |
Tristan Mulders wrote:Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: May 21 2006 at 12:18
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I like the idea. Perhaps even a random review too.
I'll make sure mailto:M@x - M@x is aware of the proposal.
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: May 21 2006 at 12:21
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Great, looking forward to it - let's see if it makes it to the site. Thanks, Bob. Angelo |
Posted By: dalt99
Date Posted: June 02 2006 at 16:34
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Good idea! ------------- Best of 2006 that I've heard: PFM-Stati Di Immaginazione Zenit-Surrender (Best "unknown" album) Oaksenham - Conquest of Pacific 2007: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon La Torre Del Alchimista - Neo |
Posted By: Bern
Date Posted: June 02 2006 at 16:42
I really like this idea  I don't think it's even that hard to accomplish  -------------  
RIP in bossa nova heaven. |
Posted By: crimson thing
Date Posted: June 02 2006 at 17:25
| If wikipedia can have random picks.........it'd be interesting to see them here too......... |
Posted By: Man Made God
Date Posted: June 02 2006 at 17:33
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Yes, nice idea! Instead of the ads, if possible !------------- http://www.last.fm/user/manmadegod/?chartstyle=ScarlettJohansson1"> 
Focus on the music... Focus! |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: June 03 2006 at 05:03
| Ads pay for the site! |
Posted By: Man Made God
Date Posted: June 03 2006 at 05:04
Mind the It would be cool if it wás possible though, because of some kind of huge anonimous donation! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/manmadegod/?chartstyle=ScarlettJohansson1">
Focus on the music... Focus! |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: June 03 2006 at 06:44
Hmmm. Proggers love 'fantasy' - it's obvious  ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: June 13 2006 at 18:30
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Any news from M@X on this topic?
------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: August 20 2006 at 15:03
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It isn't hard indeed. I put a simple implemenation on my own web server. Drawback: sometimes albums or reviews are removed (for obvious reasons), so you may get an error message if the random generator picks one of those. Something M@X could address if he ever wants to add this to the site. But more important: this random album/random review thingy has introduced me to some interesting albums already... Have a look http://www.hulshout.nl/randomreview.html - over here if interested (link opens in a new window). Enjoy! Angelo P.S. I don't have access to the database, so I had to reserve space for 15000 albums and 10000 reviews for now. This will lead to additional error pages - unfortunately. ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: August 20 2006 at 15:08
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Sounds cool to me ------------- |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: August 20 2006 at 15:54
| It's on the list for mailto:M@X - M@X to consider. Give him a month or so to get up to speed again. |
Posted By: Trickster F.
Date Posted: August 20 2006 at 15:55
How about 'Random Mandrakeroot review"? 
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: August 20 2006 at 15:58
..or random previous forum name used by Trickster!
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: August 20 2006 at 16:45
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LOL, how about random Dream Theater polls? But seriously: I'll keep the page on my server until M@X has made up his mind. Angelo ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Trickster F.
Date Posted: August 21 2006 at 01:10
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