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yesfan88 
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 Topic: Do you listen samples before buying?
Posted: November 27 2006 at 17:52 |
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Mostly I listen to samples from ProgArchives, but sometimes I just buy an album based on reputation. I'll listen to almost anything prog or prog-related, so usually I'm satisfied with my purchases.
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The Miracle
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Posted: November 27 2006 at 17:48 |
 thecool wrote:
i download all my albums, im no theif, i just cant dish out the money for something i can get for free! |
People like this are killing music. If you record an album, release it and then have everyone "get it for free", how would you feel? What about the artwork, the collection, the whole spirit of collecting music? You are a thief, and there's more and more of them appearing, treating music like fast food, it's becoming a consumer product, which is slowly but persistently killing music  f**k downloading. I do listen to samples sometimes, but overall reviews are much more helpful to me than a few tracks out of the album's context. It is also understandable of an album is very rare or out of pront, but please have some limits 
Edited by The Miracle - November 27 2006 at 17:50
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Neil
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Posted: November 27 2006 at 08:44 |
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Samples are, understandably, usually the best bits. You can buy an album off the back of a track sample and find that the sample is the only bit that you like. I prefer to listen to the album first, usually from a friend, or sometimes I go on recommendation.
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When people get lost in thought it's often because it's unfamiliar territory.
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Bj-1
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Posted: November 27 2006 at 08:41 |
Sometimes.
If I feel I can trust the reviews, I usually don't listen to samples, unless there are some available. However, if im still unsure, I usually download a couple of tracks from the album first, then buy it if I like them.
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Norbert
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Posted: November 27 2006 at 08:01 |
Sometimes. I listen to samples by bands who I don't know yet.
I trust my "old friends" without hearing any sample.
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ANDREW
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Posted: November 27 2006 at 07:13 |
Barla wrote:
None of the above, I choose 'sometimes'. |
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Trky_Lym
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Posted: November 27 2006 at 05:29 |
Almost every album that I plan to buy, I sample first by either downloading it or going to sites that give samples. I've bought albums before not sampling them, and a lot of the time I regret it.
Edited by Trky_Lym - November 27 2006 at 05:30
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 23:34 |
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I don't,i rely on the reviews of fellow progheads.I read as many as i can and then decide.It doesn't always work out of course.
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TheProgtologist
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 22:04 |
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I am going to re-open this thread.The topic is not about illegal downloading,but if you listen or download samples before buying music.Most artists have a website where you can dl free full tracks or samples,or have a myspace page where you can listen to their tunes.
Please stay on topic,we do not need a discussion about the legality of downloading.As long as you are talking about dl'ing legal samples,fine.
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TheProgtologist
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 18:39 |
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Rule 5 of our forum rules and guidelines:
5. No Illegal activities. Posts and threads promoting or facilitating file swapping, drug abuse, or any other forum of illegal activity are not permitted. Any such posts will be deleted, and the member warned.
Enough said......
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The Wizard
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 18:39 |
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I sometimes do, usually a strong reccomendation alone is enough to get me buy an album though.
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Ivan_Melgar_M
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 18:34 |
thecool wrote:
i download all my albums, im no theif, i just cant dish out the money for something i can get for free! |
Prog Archives doesn't allow or encourage illegal acts, if you want to download copyrighted material, do it at your own risk but please avoid commenting it ibn our site.
Thanks
Iván
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rushaholic
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 18:08 |
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BTW - I listen to samples on occasion - especially if it is a band that I have never heard of.
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rushaholic
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 18:07 |
Tasartir wrote:
I download, thank you for asking though! I think music should be for free and I don't think these bands need more money than they already have. |
What the heck is this - music should be for free? The music they create is theirs to sale and profit from. A record company is to be rewarded for their work as well. Granted, the band should get more than they do and the record company less but that is between the band and record company. As for you - you are a thief! And another thing - who are you to say that they already have enough?
Edited by rushaholic - November 26 2006 at 18:10
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markosherrera
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 18:05 |
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i listen samples,but many times are useless if the song are 10 minutes long for example the songs of opeth etc
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Schizoid Man
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 17:56 |
I always listen to samples to hear what I may or may not spend money on.
As far as reviews go, everyone has different musical tastes so one person's gold is another person's cheese. I have had this happen numerous times when reading a review that praises the album to high heaven but when I listen to samples I'm, like, you've got to be kidding.
Sometimes the vibe I get concerning a group is correct and I listen to samples and I buy the albums (Pure Reason Revolution, Taal).
Other times it isn't and I listen to samples and I don't buy the albums (Hawkwind, Glass Hammer).
Edited by Schizoid Man - November 26 2006 at 18:22
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Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else.
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 17:29 |
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I'll listen to samples now and again. Sometimes it'll influence my purchase, and sometimes not. After hearing some of the upcoming Pain Of Salvation, I may hold off a bit. Anti-American sentiments aside, it just doesn't sound as interesting as The Perfect Element or Remedy Lane.
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Arrrghus
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 16:08 |
JesusBetancourt wrote:
Sometimes I do and sometimes I just take a risk. In most cases, taking the risk has been more rewarding....kinda like diving into the unknown. |
Same here. I do research the albums a lot, but I listen to the sample, but I also take risks. A great example of taking a risk blindly (or should I say deaf) for me is my recent purchase of Lift Your Skinny Fists... by GYBE!. I had never heard a sample by them, but it's now one of my favorite all-time albums, let alone one of my favorite post-rock albums.
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stonebeard
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 15:55 |
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JesusBetancourt
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Posted: November 26 2006 at 15:53 |
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Sometimes I do and sometimes I just take a risk. In most cases, taking the risk has been more rewarding....kinda like diving into the unknown.
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