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Local Forecast / Re: January/February 2012 Playlist

« on: January 23, 2012, 01:50:52 PM »

Quote from: Alex on January 23, 2012, 11:26:29 AM

got an expanded reply

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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:

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

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."

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General Discussion / Re: What is the last thing you bought?

« on: January 23, 2012, 01:45:10 PM »

$15 iTunes card.

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General Discussion / Re: Congress drops SOPA and PIPA (for now)

« on: January 23, 2012, 12:18:27 AM »

Quote from: jtmal0723 on January 22, 2012, 02:12:42 AM

I understand politics to a point, however, if I don't know either candidate on a specific office position, I will leave that selection blank when I go to vote. I don't blindly vote.

Which is why I have no intention on voting.

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General Discussion / Joe Paterno dead at 85 (confirmed)

« on: January 22, 2012, 12:29:59 PM »

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-400_162-57363500/ex-penn-state-coach-joe-paterno-dead-at-85/

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Everything Else TWC / Re: Variant of 1998-2006 Icons!

« on: January 22, 2012, 01:07:37 AM »

Quote from: Zach on January 22, 2012, 12:58:52 AM

I think this is the better sun..

http://goo.gl/SlZ9y

Even better!

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General Discussion / Re: Congress drops SOPA and PIPA (for now)

« on: January 22, 2012, 12:55:07 AM »

Quote from: curtjr4 on January 21, 2012, 05:18:49 PM

If only we listened to George Washington when he said not to make political parties

In the current state of Washington, I completely hate this country. Sure... it's better than many, but they aren't even representing the majority of their citizens anymore (in my view, that is). It's all about their fat paychecks... not what matters for this country.

Honestly, if people don't understand politics and candidates in their entirety, then they should not be allowed to vote.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: Variant of 1998-2006 Icons!

« on: January 22, 2012, 12:52:26 AM »

Um, hands down the first one.

Weather.com had those low res icons back then since a lot of people had dial-up still, and those icons were easier to load.

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General Discussion / Re: Congress drops SOPA and PIPA (for now)

« on: January 21, 2012, 05:05:22 PM »

Quote from: twcclassics on January 21, 2012, 04:59:46 PM

Despite our government's serious flaws, there's no country I'd rather live in. And as for it's flaws...we've got no one to blame but ourselves. We're the one's that elect these people. We've been "asleep" for a pretty long time. And the amount of information the average voter still doesn't know about our government is pretty scary. Many don't even know who the candidates are. How can you vote if you don't know their names, let alone their positions!?

Simple: People don't pay attention to their plans and their history. All they care is that it's on their political party.

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Local Forecast / Re: Create your own playlist

« on: January 21, 2012, 04:59:00 PM »

My revised version of the Jan/Feb 2012 playlist:

Morning

Sun Sleeper Greg Long Vintage Chill, Vol 4
Winter In Chicago Gooding The Return
Up Nate Harasim Rush
By Grace Ryan Farish In The Day
Still in the Deuce Funktelligence ...Until Now
Exit 16 Kenny Carr Friday at Five
Sorrow Pink Floyd A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Morning Dance Spyro Gyra The Very Best of Spyro Gyra
West End Steve Oliver First View
Club Street Les Sabler Sweet Drive

Daytime

By Grace Ryan Farish In The Day
Iridescene (feat. Cindy Bradley) Nate Harasim Rush
Rush (feat. Darren Rahn) Nate Harasim Rush
Up Nate Harasim Rush
Bingo Jingo The Rippingtons 20th Anniversary
Stringbean Brian Hughes One 2 One
Ancillary - Yvonne Ayers - N/A
No Assembly Required Pieces of a Dream No Assembly Required
It's Been Too Long Nick Colionne Just Come On In
Midnight at the Oasis Steve Oliver First View

Primetime

Groovemension Ryan Farish In The Day
Fireworks Moby 18
Booty Call G. Love The Hustle
New Divide Linkin Park New Divide- Single
Chasing the Sun Ryan Farish Beautiful
No Exit Strategy Jim Weider Pulse
Rough Eyes The Bunny The Bear If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say...
Working on the Line Patrick Yandall Going for One
Weekend Spot Yvonne Ayers N/A
Hidden Hand, Hidden Fist STS9 - Sound Tribe Sector 9 Peaceblaster

Overnight

Avril 14 Aphex Twin Drukqs
Great Morning Daveed The Healing Garden
God Moving Over the Face of the Waters Moby Songs 1993-1998
Music Box Ryan Farish Legacy: Greatest Hits
Lost in You Nate Harasim Rush
Freeze Gooding Winter's Return
East Wind Steve Oliver First View
Indigo Night Steve Raybine Bad Kat Karma
Once in a Lifetime Charley Langer Never the Same
Let it Go Boney James Shine

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Local Forecast / Re: January/February 2012 Playlist

« 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.

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