Not a Shameless Plug
I’ve been doing a lot of writing and online research for the last couple of weeks, for my freelancing gig. I have spent hours in front of my computer, after already spending eight hours at work in front of a bigger computer. Don’t worry, I’m enjoying it.
One of the things that makes it so enjoyable (other than the writing is really fun) is that my father turned me on to Pandora. Now, please excuse the plugging of an ad-supported website*. But I don’t think that I could survive the hours in front of my computer without it.
With Pandora, you can create free internet radio stations that you (or anyone you share it with) can listen and enjoy. You just plug in an artist or a song title that you like and then Pandora searches for music that fits the same musical “type.” It’s part of a musical genome project, which traces the commonalities between music. It’s brilliant!
I have six stations right now — acoustic female singers like Ani Difranco, acoustic male singers like Greg Brown and Simon and Garfunkel, feminist punk music like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney, classics like Frank Sinatra, goth and industrial like The Cure, and soul/rap like Jurassic 5 and Lauryn Hill. If I get sick of one station, I transfer to another. And I think (but don’t quote me on this) but you can make as many stations as you want. I’ve discovered a lot of new artists that I now like and I’ve powered through my freelancing with a song in my head. Actually, lots of songs in my head. If you like music and have a good internet connection, I would highly recommend it.
* I have not been given any restitution for my recommendation. I just really really like the site. A lot.
9to5poet
Hi Poet -
I found your post via web search… I hope you don’t mind me leaving a quick comment!
It’s delightful to hear that your dad introduced you to Pandora, and that you’re enjoying it while you work.
You can make up to 100 of your own personal stations.
Enjoy!
Lucia, from Pandora
Hi, I just caught up on all your doings- writing, your husband, winning, all good. You sound cheery and upbeat, refreshing. Have fun at the beach.
The only light reading I can recommend is already sort of old, “Water for elephants.” I’m reading it now. It’s pretty good, light fare.
Hey, I thought of you when I read this post, written by a friend and fellow AWA trainee.
He loves this band from your area, and since you are into music, thought you’d like it.
http://davidbester.com/2008/05/23/stay-positive-a-hold-steady-primer/
I tried to leave you a comment to this post, but I accidently left it on your prior “Beach Reading” post. I clicked on the bottom instead of the top!
Pandora is amazing, isn’t it?
Definitely a plus to the whole 9 to 5 office job thing.