Interactive poll team

I didn't take part in the last poll, but I enjoy this one, found it easy to come up with ones (but my tastes have never been more modern/ recent than now) and ranking others is easier than when I would comment on all of the songs. I had the same idea before to make it more interactive for all, but thought it might be a burden to too many. Then I thought maybe I would make it optional.

It wasn't nearly as easy as I thought it might be, as it took multiple listens before I even felt somewhat comfortable suggesting an order for Nickie's songs (one favourite of the bunch is easier, but that can be tough too, as is the final vote tough often). If it's moved down to three, which I don't expect Nick to do so, then I would remove my Current 93 (I liked having Current 93 as it is a "current" poll). While I like to try to respect and honour the OP's wishes, maybe it could be open to people who wish to mention less, and perhaps who say that they won't have time to rank other's songs. Then those who did not rank others songs could be in the poll as a bonus "un certain regard" vote.

I like the poll as is very much, but can understand why it would make it too difficult do some and limit participation (the last poll did better than I would have expected -- with this as just 2022, that might limit things more -- I love the idea of a really modern poll).

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Edited by Mila-13 - August 12 2022 at 13:44

^^ Oh, well, I don't have the habit of policing my fellow forum members and prefer to give them the time they need or even to not follow up. This is not Hotel California...


Edited by suitkees - August 12 2022 at 13:39

The series is rather long-in-the-tooth now even though it still has plenty of life in it and I think it will continue to do so for a very long time (at times it will be busier than others). Enthusiasm about topics often wanes over time, such as "What is Prog?", "Which is better, Genesis or Yes?", "Has PA lost its way?" and "Who is hotter, Geddy Lee or Steve Howe?" The answer was always too hot to handle. Forum participation and active membership has been quite steadily declining for years. Come summer it is often less busy methinks.

I'm really enjoying this current poll about current music (not the AC/DC kind of current). Numbers of participants don't matter much to me, and actually I tend to favour smaller more intimate gatherings IRL (which includes smaller venues for music performances).

I am a romantic when it comes to music by the way, music is life, music is love. It is my joy. Vive les polls interactifs.

Do you like Steely Dan?

Snicolette wrote: jamesbaldwin wrote: Do you like Steely Dan? if you're interested, here's to you my review of Aja. I hate that album... and I like it! http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=2788506 Excellent review, and you really caught the nuances of their comment on society of that time.  I worked out of The Village Recorder for a time, where they did much of the recording (Donald Fagen had a permanent office/studio there, when I worked there). Here is a link to an amusing story about Aja, and their perfectionism.  Near the end, you'll see a photo of the second engineer, Lenise Bent, with a fun anecdote about working with them on this very recording.  The story was legend at The Village.   https://jazz.fm/how-steely-dan-got-wayne-shorter/

Snicolette wrote: jamesbaldwin wrote: Thank you, Nickie, for your comment and the link. Well the.... link tell us an interesting and funny story! Glad you enjoyed it!

I don’t believe any discussion is necessary. Some polls may be more “demanding” than others, but if any one poll is too “demanding” for any one person at any one time, they can sit it out.

^ @Lorenzo, I will try and come up with something tomorrow. No timeconsuming voting systems from me, this much I can tell. 

Edited by Mila-13 - September 16 2022 at 14:08

Next poll. Christian, are you avalaible?