General LF Discussion

[TWCToday]

But if you really think about it wouldn't the average viewer find vocal music mixed with Narration rather annoying anyway?

Nope in fact most people I know actually pay attention to it more.

At first, I completely hated the vocal music when they started playing it a few months ago, but then I kinda got used to it and then just accepted it    I imagine TWC added the vocal music just for ratings and money, and if that's what they're doing, then we the viewers will just have to probably accept it, right?

I mean ratings and money dont really have anything to do with the local on the 8s. It probably cost a lot more to license the vocal songs. Its about attracting audiences and keeping people interested. Songs people recognize and relate to help draw them in more and pay closer attention. Smooth jazz is nice but few people appreciate it. I think its a smart idea. I've enjoyed many of the selections they picked. I do miss the fact that TWC was a place to find and discover jazz music.

[TWCJim]

At first, I completely hated the vocal music when they started playing it a few months ago, but then I kinda got used to it and then just accepted it    I imagine TWC added the vocal music just for ratings and money, and if that's what they're doing, then we the viewers will just have to probably accept it, right?

I mean ratings and money dont really have anything to do with the local on the 8s. It probably cost a lot more to license the vocal songs. Its about attracting audiences and keeping people interested. Songs people recognize and relate to help draw them in more and pay closer attention. Smooth jazz is nice but few people appreciate it. I think its a smart idea. I've enjoyed many of the selections they picked. I do miss the fact that TWC was a place to find and discover jazz music.

I miss the smooth jazz myself   

If TWC wants to change the music on the LOT8s to attract more viewers, then I guess it's best to just live with it.

Let's all be thankful that the LOT8s is still around    despite that there are less of them during long-form blocks.

[gt1racerlHDl]

I miss the smooth jazz myself   

If you miss the Smooth Jazz you'll always have the Music Page as a reference of memory

[Localonthe8s]

Looks like they forgot about the vocals Wednesday has long passed

[toxictwister00]

I don't remember what the name of this song was on the playlist, but apparently it's ID on YT as "Easy Ride" by Bill Kilpatrick.

IntelliStar - September 23, 2011 1:28am

EDIT: CDBaby confirms this. 
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/billkilpatrick2

[Localonthe8s]

Over Easy

[TWCJim]

Look at the text-based forecast on this LF clip I recorded from my local STAR this morning...

TWC IntelliSTAR- Astoria, OR- Sep. 7, 2012- 7:58AM PDT

Did anyone here ever seen or heard of those two phrases? 

[Zach]

Looks like they forgot about the vocals Wednesday has long passed

Well, they do have "Can't Find My Way Home" by Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood on the playlist but I'm not sure if that really warrants being classified as a "vocal" song since the vocals in the time of the song chosen are maybe only 20-40 seconds.

[TWCJim]

Anyone here besides me find the :28/:58 LOT8s intro that simply just says "Now, your local on the 8s" dull and boring? 

[gt1racerlHDl]

Anyone here besides me find the :28/:58 LOT8s intro that simply just says "Now, your local on the 8s" dull and boring? 

Not really since i don't pay attention to it 

[twcfan68]

Can't say I do! I prefer that over a promo for a show.

Still no vocals yet. I'm surprised. I'm happy to hear the current music as long as TWC is willing to keep it.

[phw115wvwx]

Anyone here besides me find the :28/:58 LOT8s intro that simply just says "Now, your local on the 8s" dull and boring? 

As soon as the holidays approach, I'm sure it will change anyway.  They always have in the past.

[gt1racerlHDl]

Can't say I do! I prefer that over a promo for a show.

Still no vocals yet. I'm surprised. I'm happy to hear the current music as long as TWC is willing to keep it.

That didn't last very long, vocals are back at 10:58am

[WeatherStarXL]

Looks like there were others that appreciated the temporary change back to instrumentals.. and TWC even liked the post!

[Zach]

So it seems the instrumentals that were playing have been confined to the Overnight list only.