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Title: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 11, 2012, 05:29:06 PM
Just heard a brand new song at :28..
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 11, 2012, 05:29:48 PM
They started at 4:58 apparently.. but it's been horrible so far :footinmouth:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 11, 2012, 05:31:02 PM
That song that just played is "Industrial Love" by In Strict COnfidence. Also, what songs played from 4:58 to 5:18, Zach? I can try to ID them for you.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 11, 2012, 05:32:11 PM
That song that just played is "Industrial Love" by In Strict COnfidence. Also, what songs played from 4:58 to 5:18, Zach? I can try to ID them for you.

Daniel caught this

TWC Satellite Local Forecast from January 2012 #12 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFJlH49to04#)

5:08 had Trammell (with Supernova prior to) and 5:18 was Monoliths
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 11, 2012, 05:35:05 PM
That's Sorrow by Pink Floyd
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 11, 2012, 05:35:30 PM
That's Sorrow by Pink Floyd
Wow, how did I not recognize that? :P
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 11, 2012, 05:38:09 PM
Hold on I lied, now soundhound is giving me a LINKIN PARK ID? :blink:

It might be this one (an instrumental version of Linkin Park's "New Divide"):
Linkin Park New Divide lyrics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5YkamIXihc#)
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 11, 2012, 05:39:35 PM
"C'est Pas Si Loin" at :38 :wacko:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 11, 2012, 05:40:05 PM
sounds like they are transitioning into the list..
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 11, 2012, 05:43:46 PM
"New Divide" by Linkin Park (thanks YT ID system :P)

The Weather Channel... with Heavy Metal? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVrZQkMcBcM#)
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 11, 2012, 05:45:03 PM
Figures i talked with TWC in Late December and was told there was no new list coming and one pops on today  :pinch:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 11, 2012, 05:50:08 PM
Is this a :28/:58 only thing?  :huh: Searching at :48

Also :offtopic: the :18/:48 locals seem to be 1:30 again unless it's for just tonight.. this is my first time watching TWC in about 2 weeks lol
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 11, 2012, 05:58:40 PM
Aphex Twin - Avril 14 just now.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 11, 2012, 06:00:01 PM
Aphex Twin - Avril 14 just now.
I love that song, but it does not fit on primetime and is too short of a song for a full 2:00 local IMO :hmm:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 11, 2012, 06:03:13 PM
Aphex Twin - Avril 14 just now.
I love that song, but it does not fit on primetime and is too short of a song for a full 2:00 local IMO :hmm:
I don't think this song is on the primetime as Daniel has uploaded clips of Sorrow and New Divide on daytime, too. I would hope the songs are just mixed up in the playlist similiar to like what happened during Irene preemption (seeing that coverage today is preempted too).
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 11, 2012, 06:09:06 PM
I really hope there will be jazz in the daytime, and that there isn't a repeat of June till October 2009, when there was mostly rock music.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 11, 2012, 06:09:37 PM
Love of Strings at :08 :club: whats with the 2:00 locals only using the new list...
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 11, 2012, 06:28:00 PM
Love of Strings at :08 :club: whats with the 2:00 locals only using the new list...

They most likely got the new list configured as Long-Form which is why the new songs are only airing 28/58.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 11, 2012, 06:32:42 PM
Love of Strings at :08 :club: whats with the 2:00 locals only using the new list...

They most likely got the new list configured as Long-Form which is why the new songs are only airing 28/58.
Living just played at :28, though. :unsure:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 11, 2012, 06:44:35 PM
Love of Strings at :08 :club: whats with the 2:00 locals only using the new list...

They most likely got the new list configured as Long-Form which is why the new songs are only airing 28/58.
Living just played at :28, though. :unsure:
Yeah I heard that.. i guess its just at random :wacko:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: toxictwister00 on January 11, 2012, 06:59:28 PM
I heard part of the one at 4:58, god awful. <_<
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 11, 2012, 08:02:46 PM
I actually like the Linkin Park song on primetime. It fits quite well on the LF to me.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 11, 2012, 08:52:40 PM
I actually like the Linkin Park song on primetime. It fits quite well on the LF to me.
Agreed :yes: And that song is NOT heavy metal at ALL.. it's alternative rock.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on January 12, 2012, 01:00:34 AM
Is this a :28/:58 only thing?  :huh: Searching at :48

Also :offtopic: the :18/:48 locals seem to be 1:30 again unless it's for just tonight.. this is my first time watching TWC in about 2 weeks lol
I thought the 1:00 flavors on :18/:48 were only during the daytime hours.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: toxictwister00 on January 12, 2012, 06:11:16 AM
There was a nice song that played right before WUWA started this morning. (5:58am)
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 12, 2012, 08:40:20 AM
Looks like the rotation is stuck in primetime mode  :wacko:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 12, 2012, 09:00:12 AM
I'm not Listening playing right now <_<
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 12, 2012, 09:07:31 AM
The Bunny the Bear - Rough Eyes and The Clash - Time is Tight is also appearing to play in the morning
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 12, 2012, 09:29:27 AM
This is looking more and more like 09 with the lack of jazz and abundance of rock.  :rolleyes: If there is no jazz in the daytime, I am not listening to this playlist.  :club:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 12, 2012, 10:07:06 AM
Linkin Park's New Divide also seems to be playing in the morning
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 12, 2012, 12:01:01 PM
No smooth jazz... :cry3:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TWCJim on January 12, 2012, 12:03:00 PM
No smooth jazz... :cry3:

 :cry3:   :cry3:   :cry3:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 12, 2012, 12:14:26 PM
I don't think daytime is smooth jazzless...the songs seem to still be mixed up throughout the playlist
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 12, 2012, 12:25:07 PM
I don't think daytime is smooth jazzless...the songs seem to still be mixed up throughout the playlist
That must be the case because I doubt "Sorrow" by Pink Floyd is on the daytime if there are dayparts :no:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 12, 2012, 12:31:52 PM
But whatever song just played at :28 is kickass!
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 12, 2012, 12:37:07 PM
O_o

Anyways, I emailed Melissa Medori asking for info on the list.. hopefully she responds
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 12, 2012, 12:41:58 PM
Me too, maybe she's not aware of the rotation issues
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 12, 2012, 01:00:23 PM
Hope it gets fixed soon, because all of this rock music is getting ridiculous.  :hammer:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 12, 2012, 01:09:40 PM
Ohhh yeah, these are rotation issues: Gut Feeling @ :08
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 12, 2012, 01:35:17 PM
According to a reliable source, the full list does not come out until sometime next week. The songs you're hearing are extra songs from the playlist tossed into the mix. The rotation issues would be solved once the songs play in their appropriate dayparts in the full playlist
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 12, 2012, 01:37:58 PM
Still doesn't explain the rotation issue.. :thinking:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 12, 2012, 02:26:20 PM
According to a reliable source, the full list does not come out until sometime next week. The songs you're hearing are extra songs from the playlist tossed into the mix. The rotation issues would be solved once the songs play in their appropriate dayparts in the full playlist

Which basically means there is nothing they can do right now to fix this rotation flub  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on January 13, 2012, 05:40:09 PM
What I Got @ :38
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 13, 2012, 05:53:48 PM
Yep, the full playlist has finally transitioned.

5:08 - Ryan Farish - Groovemension
5:18 is Daft Punk - End of Line
5:28 - Bunny the Bear - Rough Eyes
5:38 - Sublime - What I Got
5:48 STS9 - Hidden Hand, Hidden Fist
5:58 - Moby - Fireworks
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 13, 2012, 06:05:05 PM
Fireworks! Yay!  :thrilled:

Also What I Got is on the playlist! Yay!  :thrilled:

Oh wait...
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 13, 2012, 06:09:38 PM
Groovemension was one of Ryan's first songs because it was on the In The Day album, but it seems to be new to TWC. :thinking:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 13, 2012, 06:13:35 PM
Groovemension was one of Ryan's first songs because it was on the In The Day album, but it seems to be new to TWC. :thinking:
Correct, it hasn't played before but is a classic :biggrin:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 13, 2012, 06:14:22 PM
Sorrow played at :08
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 13, 2012, 06:29:13 PM
"Come Into My World" by Ryan Farish at 6:18, New Divide by Linkin Park at 6:28
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on January 13, 2012, 06:30:40 PM
Yep, the full playlist has finally transitioned.

5:08 - Ryan Farish - Groovemension
5:18 is Daft Punk - End of Line
5:28 - Bunny the Bear - Rough Eyes
5:38 - Sublime - What I Got
5:48 STS9 - Hidden Hand, Hidden Fist
5:58 - Moby - Fireworks
Nice to see Fireworks again. Not sure how many times What I got had been featured in a playlist...
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 13, 2012, 06:40:20 PM
Gooding - Winter in Chicago at :38. Looks like yet another jazzless primetime playlist :rolleyes:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 13, 2012, 06:43:35 PM
Gooding - Winter in Chicago at :38. Looks like yet another jazzless primetime playlist :rolleyes:
Just hope there is jazz in the daytime.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: toxictwister00 on January 13, 2012, 06:50:50 PM
Gooding - Winter in Chicago at :38. Looks like yet another jazzless primetime playlist :rolleyes:

Oh, I like Winter in Chicago so I'll be glad to hear that one again.  :happy:

Seriously, what the hell is their obsession with that dang What I Got song by Sublime? Sheesh... <_< Is that like the only good song they've made or something?

EDIT: I don't think the Primetime needs to be jazzy, it should be more of a variety.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Austin M. on January 13, 2012, 08:14:54 PM
"Come Into My World" by Ryan Farish at 6:18, New Divide by Linkin Park at 6:28


Linkin Park? Really? Oh NBC, Oh NBC, How I hate you so-oo.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: phw115wvwx on January 13, 2012, 08:38:06 PM
Linkin Park? Really? Oh NBC, Oh NBC, How I hate you so-oo.
This isn't on NBC completely.  You have to look at the music team and the people within TWC as well for their choices.  Let's wait and see what the whole playlist reveals before we all jump to conclusions here.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 13, 2012, 09:19:10 PM
Anyone heard a vocal tune at 7:38 or 9:18 EST?
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 13, 2012, 09:20:37 PM
Anyone heard a vocal tune at 7:38 or 9:18 EST?
Yes :wacko:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 13, 2012, 09:40:01 PM
Winter in Chicago by Gooding played too earlier this evening.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on January 13, 2012, 09:42:30 PM
I'm actually somewhat confused by this playlist. :wacko: I guess it's because as it's mostly rock, it breaks from the norm of the past several playlists, which definitely a lot more jazz than this one. It reminds of the first time I heard a vocal song on TWC. I was confused by it too, and I thought it was some kind of error.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 13, 2012, 09:45:49 PM
I'm actually somewhat confused by this playlist. :wacko: I guess it's because as it's mostly rock, it breaks from the norm of the past several playlists, which definitely a lot more jazz than this one. It reminds of the first time I heard a vocal song on TWC. I was confused by it too, and I thought it was some kind of error.
The mostly rock playlist didn't work in 09, and it won't work now. If there is no jazz, it may be time to fire up that peititon again.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 13, 2012, 10:07:14 PM
Once again guys...just because you're hearing rock in the primetime playlist (when it's generally that way anyways) doesn't mean the playlist has little to no jazz. You still have 3 other dayparts to pay attention to.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 14, 2012, 09:40:28 AM
Absolutely horrible playlist, full of repeats. The morning music is practically the same as primetime. Only three different songs are some middle eastern sounding tune, Im Not Listening and Songbird by Ryan Farish. I will stand corrected if there is no new smooth jazz on daytime. 
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 14, 2012, 09:47:21 AM
Okay, you caught my attention when you said Songbird.. I love that song :thrilled:

EDIT: Are you sure the dayparts are even up?  :thinking: End of Line @ :48
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: twcfan68 on January 14, 2012, 10:04:17 AM
I'm not too keen on the last song or the list so far, but to perfectly honest, what importance is it? I have most of the TWC songs that I like on my i-Pod, and TWC isn't even an important part of my life (I'm sorry if it is to you). I hardly watch it anymore, and I don't seem to be missing out on too much.

I do hope there is some jazz because I do enjoy listening to that, but if there isn't, there isn't squat I can do about it except do something better with my life and turn it off. I did, and I don't regret a day ever since.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 14, 2012, 10:10:39 AM
I sure hope the dayparts are still mixed up but it seems that these songs really are on the morning. Eminence Front also seems to be on this list, with a different cut. <_<
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 14, 2012, 10:22:05 AM
I sure hope the dayparts are still mixed up but it seems that these songs really are on the morning. Eminence Front also seems to be on this list, with a different cut. <_<
it has the vocals in it doesnt it? <_<
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 14, 2012, 10:43:58 AM
Yes, I believe so. Best of Times by Yvonne Ayers also played at 3:18 this morning
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 14, 2012, 10:47:10 AM
Yes, I believe so. Best of Times by Yvonne Ayers also played at 3:18 this morning
:dance: amazing!
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 14, 2012, 11:30:28 AM
Seems that daytime is still stuck in primetime mode
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 14, 2012, 11:38:11 AM
Seems that daytime is still stuck in primetime mode
And morning.. :ermm: they're all the same songs I think :unsure:

EDIT: Come Undone at 11:38 :blink:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 14, 2012, 12:01:12 PM
Your Hand is Mine by explosions in the sky played at :48
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: IceManNYR on January 14, 2012, 11:32:19 PM
A song with vocals "Come Into My World " by Ryan Farish played at 10:58pm ET.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: IceManNYR on January 15, 2012, 01:53:05 PM
Why is music from the "Tron" soundtrack back in the playlist?

"End of the line" played at 1:48pm ET.

I just feel that techno sound does not fit the local forecasts and is very distracting.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 15, 2012, 02:10:25 PM
Why is music from the "Tron" soundtrack back in the playlist?

"End of the line" played at 1:48pm ET.

I just feel that techno sound does not fit the local forecasts and is very distracting.
I don't mind techno, but it seems Picard really loves Tron  music for some reason.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 15, 2012, 07:14:55 PM
Groovemension may be the best song I have heard on the playlist so far.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 16, 2012, 12:40:17 PM
Hopefully the rotation is fixed by Tuesday.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 16, 2012, 01:14:43 PM
Hopefully the rotation is fixed by Tuesday.
Yeah, hopefully a jazzy daytime, too.

I noticed some of the songs aren't in the right daypart. For example, a top favorite "Best of Times" by Yvonne Ayers is playing on the overnight, but it doesn't sound like an overnight tune to me. It's probably a daytime only song, but I recorded a clip of it from overnight nontheless
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: ndinminot on January 17, 2012, 06:31:06 AM
Why is music from the "Tron" soundtrack back in the playlist?

"End of the line" played at 1:48pm ET.

I just feel that techno sound does not fit the local forecasts and is very distracting.

funny that you say that, I just picked up that soundtrack, I was goin to ask what was all the hype behind "Tron"
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 17, 2012, 10:00:47 AM
Here's the List

Morning


I'm Not Listening   Gooding   The Return
New Divide   Linkin Park   New Divide- Single
Songbird   Ryan Farish   Bloom
What I Got   Sublime   Sublime
Rough Eyes   The Bunny The Bear   If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say...
Hidden Hand, Hidden Fist   STS9 - Sound Tribe Sector 9   Peaceblaster
Come Into My World   Ryan Farish   Come Into My World - Single
Eminence Front   The Who   It's Hard (remastered)
End Of Line   Daft Punk   TRON: Legacy
Montana Girl   Gooding   Kingdom 2 Music


Daytime


Come Undone   Gooding   N/A
Montana Girl   Gooding   Kingdom 2 Music
No One Gets Out Alive   Gooding   The Return
New Divide   Linkin Park   New Divide- Single
Calm Before The Storm   Smokey's Farmland Band   80 Mile Getaway
Railroad Cancellation   Don Caballero   World Class Listening Problem
Sorrow   Pink Floyd   A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Hidden Hand, Hidden Fist   STS9 - Sound Tribe Sector 9   Peaceblaster
Your Hand In Mine   Explosions In The Sky   The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
End Of Line   Daft Punk   TRON: Legacy


Primetime


Groovemension   Ryan Farish   In The Day
Fireworks   Moby   18
Winter In Chicago   Gooding   The Return
New Divide   Linkin Park   New Divide- Single
Time Is Tight   The Clash   Super Black Market Clash
Sorrow   Pink Floyd   A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Rough Eyes   The Bunny The Bear   If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say...
Come Into My World   Ryan Farish   Come Into My World - Single
What I Got   Sublime   Sublime
Hidden Hand, Hidden Fist   STS9 - Sound Tribe Sector 9   Peaceblaster


Overnight


Avril 14   Aphex Twin   Drukqs
Sundance   Smokey's Farmland Band   80 Mile Getaway
Rough Eyes   The Bunny The Bear   If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say...
Living   Moby   Moby Songs
Your Hand In Mine   Explosions In The Sky   The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
Montana Girl   Gooding   Kingdom 2 Music
Ancillary   Yvonne Ayers   N/A
Coming Down   Lenny White   Anomaly
Reflections Of Winter: Hope   Becky Shaw   A Journey of Hymns
Enchanted   Ryan Farish   Beautiful
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 17, 2012, 10:02:21 AM
Here's the List
What is up with all of the rock music?  :club:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 17, 2012, 10:03:56 AM
I dont see Best of Times on that list? :huh: Also the time-in on Songbird is incorrect, it should be 0:00-2:00
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 17, 2012, 10:38:07 AM
What is up with all of the rock music?  :club:

I would say TWC didn't pay particularly close attention to any of the 2011 Jazz CD's that came out which lead to a basically all rock list. hopefully with new 2012 Jazz CD's to come out by March there would be a more Smooth blended list.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 17, 2012, 10:53:34 AM
What is up with all of the rock music?  :club:

I would say TWC didn't pay particularly close attention to any of the 2011 Jazz CD's that came out which lead to a basically all rock list. hopefully with new 2012 Jazz CD's to come out by March there would be a more Smooth blended list.
Yeah, I was wondering why TWC didn't pay attention to Spyro Gyra and the Rippingtons' releases in 2011.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 17, 2012, 11:00:59 AM
Quote from: Melissa Medori
As you know, the music on The Weather Channel has been evolving over the last several years toward a more contemporary, appropriate play list. The music played during full-screen Local on the 8s on The Weather Channel during the afternoon and morning day parts continues to adapt. Going forward, our music team will keep investigating different genres and change selections as needed to stay fresh and align with The Weather Channel brand.

That's all I can say for now.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 17, 2012, 11:58:05 AM
It's official, smooth jazz said fackin. -_-
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 17, 2012, 12:44:27 PM
Smooth jazz, you say FACKIN, bye,bye. :rolleyes:

I dont see Best of Times on that list? :huh: Also the time-in on Songbird is incorrect, it should be 0:00-2:00
Best of Times is likely retitled as Ancillary on this list.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 17, 2012, 12:54:52 PM
It must be a retitling because it wasn't on the premier tracks website :no:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: toxictwister00 on January 17, 2012, 12:56:14 PM
I wish Peaceblaster '68/'08 by STS9 had of been on this list too. :hmm:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 17, 2012, 01:33:18 PM
Smooth jazz has been permanently removed from the playlists.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 17, 2012, 01:51:06 PM
Smooth jazz has been permanently removed from the playlists.
Where are you getting that info from?
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 17, 2012, 02:05:46 PM
Meh, there are some songs that are nice like Daft Punk's End of the Line, and Groovemension by Ryan Farish.  :itsok: They'll have to put back smooth jazz at some point.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 17, 2012, 03:08:46 PM
Smooth jazz has been permanently removed from the playlists.
Where are you getting that info from?
  you already know this person                                                                                                                                                                 
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 17, 2012, 03:11:28 PM
I do? :unsure:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 17, 2012, 05:05:53 PM
Is there a new person doing the LF music? Not only is the music strangely different but the Excel documents are also in a different format.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: twcfan68 on January 17, 2012, 05:28:31 PM
Well, I don't like the lack of jazz, but I don't think it'd be so bad if they didn't play some of the same songs all day; it would allow for a broader variety.

Ugh. I am a bit disappointed, but that's all I can say. TWC is going to change as time goes, and all I can do is either roll with it or not. A few years ago, I would've hated it, blamed NBC, etc., etc. But now that I'm more mature and have been forced to face unbelievable changes in my life, I am quite used to adapting to new things, and in the scheme of things, witnessing the experimentation of new genres is nothing.

I hope there are some more jazz songs in the future, but if not, there is always iTunes.  ;)
 

Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 18, 2012, 11:31:24 AM
Smooth jazz has been permanently removed from the playlists.

We all knew Smooth Jazz had it's days numbered on TWC  :hmm:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 18, 2012, 01:35:45 PM
I encourage you to contact TWC or Melissa about this matter, though. Viewer input is always monitored (think about the recent LF change) so your opinions may make a difference. You should write your opinion of this change and suggest that the previous playlists set up with daytime smooth jazz and a variety of rock/pop/new age in other dayparts provided a myriad of genres in the playlists. it doesn't hurt to try.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Bryan on January 19, 2012, 03:54:15 PM
Linkin Park's "New Divide" on TWC. :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Austin M. on January 19, 2012, 06:07:52 PM
I think having Linkin Park on the LF is very intrusive to the calmness one is supposed to feel during a LF, especially during a thunderstorm or something. The song isn't relaxing, sounds like someone is about to break into your house or kill you when I hear it.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 19, 2012, 06:53:43 PM
I think if even there was more new age, like more Ryan Farish, or 7and5, the playlist wouldn't sound quite as jarring. There are only like 5 good songs IMO on this list. They should not have messed with the daytime and overnight.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 19, 2012, 06:57:12 PM
Honestly, TWC is going for views here, and it seems the ones who are hating the factor of this playlist cannot seem to comprehend that... :club: just my two cents based upon observation though, so dont take it personal
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Austin M. on January 19, 2012, 07:42:14 PM
I think if even there was more new age, like more Ryan Farish, or 7and5, the playlist wouldn't sound quite as jarring. There are only like 5 good songs IMO on this list. They should not have messed with the daytime and overnight.


I wish they hadn't of messed with the morning playlist.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 20, 2012, 09:18:39 AM
TWC has been going through a Playlist Transition phase since April 2009 so i don't see why this kind of playlist is a surprise to anyone.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 20, 2012, 11:29:57 AM
I just can't believe TWC would nix smooth jazz like that from out of the blue. I guess that's why the November/December playlist was like this. It would be a real miracle if they did bring the jazz back at this point, which is likely never. This has really been hitting me hard this week but I just can't get over it. I mean it's just music on a TV station.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 20, 2012, 11:36:22 AM
Petition time!  ;)
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 20, 2012, 12:14:43 PM
Petition time!  ;)

i don't think a petition will work, if TWC wants to change the music just let them do it.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 20, 2012, 12:23:42 PM
Instead of petitioning, why don't you try writing to them about your opinions? They do take viewer input into consideration.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 20, 2012, 01:59:23 PM
According to Melissa, smooth jazz is not "gone." Let's just see what's on the next playlist...
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 20, 2012, 04:38:01 PM
What do you mean, Mike? She said the network doesn't foresee smooth jazz selections in the future. Hopefully this experiment fails.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 20, 2012, 04:42:53 PM
I was told they were moving toward a contemporary selection of music, and there is certainly a lot of smooth jazz that is contemporary..

also, you have to think.. TWC has never been all smooth jazz :no: with artists like Ryan Farish, who has been around since 2001, that's newage.. and Phish is rock

Also, back in the 1980s, a lot of instrumental rock was played too

Finally, for those who hate songs like Gut feeling, you have to think that Gut feeling (as an example) was actaully used back in 2005
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 20, 2012, 05:29:01 PM
Hopefully this experiment fails.

This same experiement failed in both 2009 and 2010, i don't see why 2012 would make a difference.  :pinch:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 20, 2012, 07:06:35 PM
The old playlists were perfectly fine. What difference does it make to have smooth jazz completely removed? :(
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: toxictwister00 on January 20, 2012, 07:12:31 PM
I don't know what the name of the song is that just played at 7:08 since I don't know most of the songs and don't really give a crap about this playlist, but anyway it reminded me of Trammell Starks for some reason....

EDIT: The song it kinda reminded me of was "Lazy Days" by Trammell Starks btw.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 20, 2012, 07:54:09 PM
The old playlists were perfectly fine. What difference does it make to have smooth jazz completely removed? :(
younger audience, more views, and $$
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: twcfan68 on January 20, 2012, 08:53:25 PM
I think "Gut Feeling" is a great song...well, the first two minutes of instrumental that TWC likes to use is great. I don't think contemporary and rock instrumentals are all terrible. Patrick Droney's "Everything" is great, and I think "Perfect" by Smashing Pumpkins is one of my all-time TWC favorites. just a few examples I liked.

However, I'm not going to lie-- I'm not particulalry fond of this month except for "Fireworks" and "Songbird." I think there are good songs out there, but that one that literally plays morning, noon, and evening (Something by Linkin Park, I think?) is not very pleasing to my ears.

I'll be curious to see if March is any better. I don't hate this month's playlist, but I would personally rank it the lowest since 2009. Just my opinion, though.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 20, 2012, 09:05:54 PM
The old playlists were perfectly fine. What difference does it make to have smooth jazz completely removed? :(
younger audience, more views, and $$

I don't think the younger audience is to blame, its the older audience looking for a new national geographic/discovery channel who we should really be mad at. Don't be surprised if TWC is becoming Fuse or MTV also with this rock music.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 21, 2012, 02:45:07 PM
Best:
1) Ryan Farish - Groovemension
2) Moby - Fireworks
3) Aphex Twin - Avril 14
4) Yvonne Ayers - Ancillary
5) STS9 - Hidden Hand, Hidden Fist

Worst:
5) The Clash - Time is Tight
4) Smokey's Farmland Band - Calm Before the Storm
3) The Who - Eminence Front
2) Explosions in the Sky - Your Hand in Mine
1) Sublime - What I Got

Aside from my top 5, the only other songs I really like are New Divide, No One Gets Out Alive, and Winter in Chicago.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: toxictwister00 on January 22, 2012, 03:24:13 PM
I'm not gonna bother to do a best/worst, but these are some of the songs I like.

- Gooding - Montana Girl
- Gooding - Winter In Chicago
- Ryan Farish - Songbird (it seems to fit better playing during the winter time to me)
- STS9 - Hidden Hand, Hidden Fist
- Daft Punk - End of Line
- Smokey's Farmland Band - Calm Before The Storm
- The Bunny The Bear - Rough Eyes

Honorable Mention
- Moby - Fireworks/Living
- Aphex Twins - Avril 14

The rest are crap.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 22, 2012, 03:46:46 PM
Best:
Morning: Rough Eyes - The Bunny the Bear
Daytime: Railroad Cancellation - Don Caballero (this is the most jazziest sounding song in the list)
Primetime: Fireworks, Come Into My World, Groovemension, Hidden Hand Hidden Fist
Overnight: Lenny White - Coming Down

Worst:
Morning: Sublime - What I Got
Daytime: Smokey's Farmland Band - Calm Before the Storm, Gooding - No One Gets Out Alive
Primetime: Sublime - What I Got
Overnight: Moby - Living
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 23, 2012, 11:26:29 AM
got an expanded reply

Quote
Hi Alex,
As you know, the music on The Weather Channel has been evolving over the last several years toward a more appropriate play list. The music played during full-screen Local on the 8s on The Weather Channel during the afternoon and morning day parts continues to adapt. We do not foresee smooth jazz selections in future playlists. Going forward, our music team will keep investigating different genres to stay fresh and align with The Weather Channel brand.
As always, all BMI-licensed music, as well as unregistered music (with appropriate approval from the musician) will be considered.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: IceManNYR on January 23, 2012, 12:20:25 PM
I noticed for the 6:58am ET Local on Sunday "Eminence Front" was back.
It went a little longer with more of the beginning lyrics being heard.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 23, 2012, 01:50:52 PM
got an expanded reply

Quote
Hi Alex,
As you know, the music on The Weather Channel has been evolving over the last several years toward a more appropriate play list. The music played during full-screen Local on the 8s on The Weather Channel during the afternoon and morning day parts continues to adapt. We do not foresee smooth jazz selections in future playlists. Going forward, our music team will keep investigating different genres to stay fresh and align with The Weather Channel brand.
As always, all BMI-licensed music, as well as unregistered music (with appropriate approval from the musician) will be considered.
My thoughts in a nutshell: :rolleyes:

"More appropriate playlist" and "afternoon and morning dayparts continuing to adapt" makes no sense whatsoever. :rolleyes:

And if smooth jazz isn't popular on TWC, then why did they release 2 CDs on said genre? They even did promos saying that a lot of people enjoyed the "elevator music." :rolleyes:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: ndinminot on January 23, 2012, 07:11:53 PM
its official... TWC LF music sucks from 2012 on, at least I am thankful for 25 years of good music that was put out.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 24, 2012, 12:10:14 AM
There was a weird incident at 5:48pm ET, when Fireworks by Moby started to play, and then it was interrupted by some other song that sounded like 7and5, and the song ended, and Oscillate Wildly actually began to play towards the end of the LF.   :huh:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 24, 2012, 12:45:53 AM
That's interesting. Wonder if anyone recorded that lf
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: WeatherStarXL on January 24, 2012, 01:59:31 AM
Have they changed the emergency feed music? I have seen a few videos where the emergency feed has kicked in, and instead of Trammell, it plays other music.
Example video... begins playing Moby "Living," then flips to Ryan Farish "Anthem of Hope" and then to Bobby Arnold "Daydreamer"
http://www.youtube.com/v/NeC6o_URYTU
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 24, 2012, 06:11:14 AM
If they did, then they would have played the full song, right? :blink:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on January 24, 2012, 08:15:58 AM
If they did, then I will be REALLY pissed. <_<
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: twcclassics on January 24, 2012, 10:24:34 AM
Have they changed the emergency feed music? I have seen a few videos where the emergency feed has kicked in, and instead of Trammell, it plays other music.
Example video... begins playing Moby "Living," then flips to Ryan Farish "Anthem of Hope" and then to Bobby Arnold "Daydreamer"
If those three songs are on the current playlist, then probably not. Trammell only plays when the current playlist fails. So this was probably just an error with the local forecast, not the playlist.

I don't think the younger audience is to blame, its the older audience looking for a new national geographic/discovery channel who we should really be mad at.
Are you serious? I can't think of a single "older" person that still likes TWC.

"More appropriate playlist" and "afternoon and morning dayparts continuing to adapt" makes no sense whatsoever. :rolleyes:
That's marketing talk for "smooth jazz isn't part of the image we're going for."
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on January 24, 2012, 03:47:28 PM
Have they changed the emergency feed music? I have seen a few videos where the emergency feed has kicked in, and instead of Trammell, it plays other music.
Example video... begins playing Moby "Living," then flips to Ryan Farish "Anthem of Hope" and then to Bobby Arnold "Daydreamer"
If those three songs are on the current playlist, then probably not. Trammell only plays when the current playlist fails. So this was probably just an error with the local forecast, not the playlist.
No, Trammell also plays at any given moment TWC has technical difficulties that cannot be fixed to the minute it happens.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on February 02, 2012, 11:46:16 PM
Is Oscillate Wildly on this playlist? I just heard it an hour or so ago :huh:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on February 03, 2012, 12:11:30 AM
Is Oscillate Wildly on this playlist? I just heard it an hour or so ago :huh:
I don't think so, but it appears to be the one of the emergency feed songs.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on February 03, 2012, 05:21:40 AM
I decided to whip up this list of the new emergency feed songs here (http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/twc/emrglistlf.txt) and it probably will expand later as more errors happen.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: phw115wvwx on February 03, 2012, 01:31:21 PM
I decided to whip up this list of the new emergency feed songs here ([url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/twc/emrglistlf.txt[/url]) and it probably will expand later as more errors happen.

I could barely see where that link was located in your sentence, but thanks for the list.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: WeatherWitness on February 03, 2012, 02:37:07 PM
IMO, this is just ridiculous.  I really don't think they needed to replace Trammell as the emergency feed, but what do I know? :itsok:
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on February 03, 2012, 02:52:18 PM
Did anyone even bother emailing TWC about them removing Trammell? :unsure: I am curious to know why they removed the trammell from the emergency feed, too.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on February 03, 2012, 03:55:37 PM
I decided to whip up this list of the new emergency feed songs here ([url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/twc/emrglistlf.txt[/url]) and it probably will expand later as more errors happen.

I could barely see where that link was located in your sentence, but thanks for the list.
Sorry, Patrick :pinch: I should also note that I have yet to hear these, but I only listed ones said by members here and ones captured in Youtube videos.

Did anyone even bother emailing TWC about them removing Trammell? :unsure: I am curious to know why they removed the trammell from the emergency feed, too.
You can email Melissa Medori yourself, right?
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on February 03, 2012, 03:56:31 PM
I decided to whip up this list of the new emergency feed songs here ([url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/twc/emrglistlf.txt[/url]) and it probably will expand later as more errors happen.

I could barely see where that link was located in your sentence, but thanks for the list.
Sorry, Patrick :pinch: I should also note that I have yet to hear these, but I only listed ones said by members here and ones captured in Youtube videos.

Did anyone even bother emailing TWC about them removing Trammell? :unsure: I am curious to know why they removed the trammell from the emergency feed, too.
You can email Melissa Medori yourself, right?

I think 8 times in one month is enough for her, Zach ;)
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on February 03, 2012, 03:59:10 PM
I decided to whip up this list of the new emergency feed songs here ([url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/twc/emrglistlf.txt[/url]) and it probably will expand later as more errors happen.

I could barely see where that link was located in your sentence, but thanks for the list.
Sorry, Patrick :pinch: I should also note that I have yet to hear these, but I only listed ones said by members here and ones captured in Youtube videos.

Did anyone even bother emailing TWC about them removing Trammell? :unsure: I am curious to know why they removed the trammell from the emergency feed, too.
You can email Melissa Medori yourself, right?

I think 8 times in one month is enough for her, Zach ;)

Victor, it shouldn't matter. Melissa probably receives upwards of more than 100 emails per day pertaining to TWC info, including local forecast stuff. I have emailed her twice in one day in the past, and she still responded both times.
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: toxictwister00 on February 03, 2012, 04:21:14 PM
I find it pretty cool that this Melissa lady takes the time to respond to so many emails w/ no problem and I assume she probably replies back quickly. That's really good too, some people who work in other venues where they have to answer questions via emails don't care to help or take time to respond to questions, comments, and concerns. :)
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Zach on February 03, 2012, 04:37:53 PM
It's Melissa Medori, their public relations person. ;)
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Localonthe8s on February 03, 2012, 04:46:32 PM
Indeed. I like her much more than the Hoitsma guy. At least Melissa gives us some "insider tidbits" about the LF and its music at times, and addresses unique issues such as playlist troubles, emergency feed, local forecast changes, programming changes, etc...something other employees at the network probably won't care to discuss about it
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on February 06, 2012, 11:11:41 AM
I emailed Medori as well. Here is the reply:

Quote from: Melissa Medori
Hi Pavel,

Thank you for your feedback. The music on The Weather Channel has been evolving over the last several years toward a more appropriate play list. The music played during full-screen Local on the 8s on The Weather Channel during the afternoon and morning day parts continues to adapt. Going forward, our music team will keep investigating different genres to stay fresh and align with The Weather Channel brand.

Enjoy your week,
Melissa
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on February 06, 2012, 11:22:20 AM
I emailed Medori as well. Here is the reply:

Quote from: Melissa Medori
Hi Pavel,

Thank you for your feedback. The music on The Weather Channel has been evolving over the last several years toward a more appropriate play list. The music played during full-screen Local on the 8s on The Weather Channel during the afternoon and morning day parts continues to adapt. Going forward, our music team will keep investigating different genres to stay fresh and align with The Weather Channel brand.

Enjoy your week,
Melissa

Same canned reply i got all over again at 11am on Jan 23rd.

Your #1 Mix Station 99.3 The Weather Channel  :P
Title: Re: January/February 2012 Playlist
Post by: Mike M on February 06, 2012, 02:17:29 PM
LOL, she's beginning to turn into a Hoitsma now :rofl: