Listening to Agnes Obel on Radio Paradise

forthbrdge wrote:

The development of "My Favorites" and its corresponding "7" cutoff rating has had an interesting (to me at least) impact on my rating habits. In the past I would rate a lot of songs a "7" when I was a fan of the artist but was "so-so" on the song itself. The result was when I would cache "My Favorites" for a road trip I would end up with a gaggle of "so-so" songs that didn't quite fit the bill of ""My Favorites". So now I find myself being a little stingy with my "7" ratings for songs where I like the artist, but I haven't fully bought into the song itself. This is one of those cases, it is not a "6" in my opinion, but hasn't made the cut for inclusion in a "My Favorites" cache, so un-rated it will remain.

So, go to "8" as the cut off for "Favorites."
That is what i did and I get great songs on "My Mix."

Posted 2 months ago by Aud [ Reply ]

forthbrdge wrote:

... This is one of those cases, it is not a "6" in my opinion, but hasn't made the cut for inclusion in a "My Favorites" cache, so un-rated it will remain.

You might be doing yourself a dishonor in such cases. Remember all the times when you somehow like it, but not really ... then suddenly the subtle working of those "second tier" all the sudden work themselves into personal stardom.

When as a teenager, I used to buy a handful of LPs at a time, then make 2 cassette tapes containing songs from the bought albums. The first cassette would contain first tier songs from the records, while the second tape contained second tier songs. Guess what, after a while of intensive listening to the two cassettes, the 2nd cassette more so often turned up as my favorite.

Posted 2 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen [ Reply ]

Im obsesed with her music since the first time I heard of her. Find it unique. Es de una finura increíble.

Posted 2 years ago by sergioso [ Reply ]

Agnes, I am still waiting for your phone call.
867-5309.

Posted 2 years ago by Rockit999 [ Reply ]

forthbrdge wrote:

The development of "My Favorites" and its corresponding "7" cutoff rating has had an interesting (to me at least) impact on my rating habits. In the past I would rate a lot of songs a "7" when I was a fan of the artist but was "so-so" on the song itself. The result was when I would cache "My Favorites" for a road trip I would end up with a gaggle of "so-so" songs that didn't quite fit the bill of ""My Favorites". So now I find myself being a little stingy with my "7" ratings for songs where I like the artist, but I haven't fully bought into the song itself. This is one of those cases, it is not a "6" in my opinion, but hasn't made the cut for inclusion in a "My Favorites" cache, so un-rated it will remain.

the my favourites option is great. the cutoff can be adjusted in settings which is really a great feature

Posted 2 years ago by johnlambe [ Reply ]

Gullklumpen

Posted 2 years ago by a_genuine_find [ Reply ]

perfect song

Posted 2 years ago by betsyroks [ Reply ]

erikbrooks wrote:

That 'cutoff of 7' is adjustable

yep, sry didnt see your post before i posted

Posted 2 years ago by johnlambe [ Reply ]

johnlambe wrote:

yes I know what you mean, same here, I use 7 too, with 'my favourites in mind'. Its a great system! nice one Bill and Rebecca!

just mentioning that the rating cutoff for your favourites can be adjusted to any rating cutoff , not just 7

Posted 2 years ago by johnlambe [ Reply ]

forthbrdge wrote:

The development of "My Favorites" and its corresponding "7" cutoff rating has had an interesting (to me at least) impact on my rating habits. In the past I would rate a lot of songs a "7" when I was a fan of the artist but was "so-so" on the song itself. The result was when I would cache "My Favorites" for a road trip I would end up with a gaggle of "so-so" songs that didn't quite fit the bill of ""My Favorites". So now I find myself being a little stingy with my "7" ratings for songs where I like the artist, but I haven't fully bought into the song itself. This is one of those cases, it is not a "6" in my opinion, but hasn't made the cut for inclusion in a "My Favorites" cache, so un-rated it will remain.

yes I know what you mean, same here, I use 7 too, with 'my favourites in mind'. Its a great system! nice one Bill and Rebecca!

Posted 2 years ago by johnlambe [ Reply ]

forthbrdge wrote:

The development of "My Favorites" and its corresponding "7" cutoff rating has had an interesting (to me at least) impact on my rating habits. In the past I would rate a lot of songs a "7" when I was a fan of the artist but was "so-so" on the song itself. The result was when I would cache "My Favorites" for a road trip I would end up with a gaggle of "so-so" songs that didn't quite fit the bill of ""My Favorites". So now I find myself being a little stingy with my "7" ratings for songs where I like the artist, but I haven't fully bought into the song itself. This is one of those cases, it is not a "6" in my opinion, but hasn't made the cut for inclusion in a "My Favorites" cache, so un-rated it will remain.

That 'cutoff of 7' is adjustable

Posted 2 years ago by erikbrooks [ Reply ]

Not all her songs deserve an 8, but this one definitely does.

Posted 2 years ago by jmillar2020 [ Reply ]

On_The_Beach wrote:

You could try 867-5309 (if Jenny answers, just hang up).

Rikki lost that number.

Posted 3 years ago by bahalana [ Reply ]

Rockit9 wrote:

I need to call this girl & let her know how much I love her music. Does anyone have her number?

You could try 867-5309 (if Jenny answers, just hang up).

Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach [ Reply ]

Rockit9 wrote:

I need to call this girl & let her know how much I love her music. Does anyone have her number?

that would be an 11

Posted 3 years ago by willetthomas [ Reply ]

Kate Bush is proud

Posted 3 years ago by Noni163 [ Reply ]

forthbrdge wrote:

The development of "My Favorites" and its corresponding "7" cutoff rating has had an interesting (to me at least) impact on my rating habits. In the past I would rate a lot of songs a "7" when I was a fan of the artist but was "so-so" on the song itself. The result was when I would cache "My Favorites" for a road trip I would end up with a gaggle of "so-so" songs that didn't quite fit the bill of ""My Favorites". So now I find myself being a little stingy with my "7" ratings for songs where I like the artist, but I haven't fully bought into the song itself. This is one of those cases, it is not a "6" in my opinion, but hasn't made the cut for inclusion in a "My Favorites" cache, so un-rated it will remain.

You can adjust the level of your favorites cutoff in your account settings.

Posted 3 years ago by haljordan [ Reply ]

Rockit9 wrote:

I need to call this girl & let her know how much I love her music. Does anyone have her number?

10

Posted 3 years ago by tonyinnj [ Reply ]

Everything this woman does I am impressed by. Would love to get some vinyl

Posted 3 years ago by niseywee [ Reply ]

Out-f'ing-standing!

Posted 3 years ago by renaultr17 [ Reply ]

First ime i heard this on NF Dark series sound track

Posted 3 years ago by TheKing2 [ Reply ]

I need to call this girl & let her know how much I love her music. Does anyone have her number?

Posted 3 years ago by Rockit9 [ Reply ]

RP, Great 2 Hour set

Posted 3 years ago by iloveradio [ Reply ]

Just now complaining about Lame Alt J; RP-segued to this lovely similar sound musings, but not mewlings. Agnes is singing, not whining. Gorgeous and lush, not gangrenous mush.

LOVE RP!!

Posted 3 years ago by Segue [ Reply ]

Actually I tried playing that subtle piano solo... could barely make it at 0.5x speed... more like 1/3 of that tempo. :O

Posted 3 years ago by maboleth [ Reply ]

Lovely. SO good to hear something new, too. I was starting to wonder if RP's catalog ended in 2008

Posted 3 years ago by quesarah [ Reply ]

Habe Agnes mal gemocht. Doch leider sehe ich keine Entwicklung, es wiederholt sich.

I used to like Agnes. Unfortunately there is no progression, too much repetition.

Posted 4 years ago by KalleB [ Reply ]

kwalberg5146429 wrote:

I do love her unmistaken sound and haunting harmonies

She's my inspiration for my piano playing. I did 'Chord left' with my teacher, was soooo good. I imagine this would be nice as well.

Posted 4 years ago by maboleth [ Reply ]

Starting with a '6', may go up with further listening...

Posted 4 years ago by adib [ Reply ]

Agnes never fails to intrigue, entice, and enthrall.

Posted 4 years ago by easmann [ Reply ]

casagozo wrote:

I like this! Fits the ethereal "COVID-19" mood I'm caught in. Reminds me a little of Kate Bush, and a little of my little sister Mimi Goese (of Hugo Largo, now working with Ben Neill). I could dig hearing more of this artist.

Ethereal indeed.
Really enjoying this.

Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach [ Reply ]

One if my fave female artists...haunting.

Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9 [ Reply ]

Drimmy-a-drim (yes I know my Danish would suck - not trying to be mean as I love her sound)

Posted 4 years ago by MrsTom [ Reply ]

The development of "My Favorites" and its corresponding "7" cutoff rating has had an interesting (to me at least) impact on my rating habits. In the past I would rate a lot of songs a "7" when I was a fan of the artist but was "so-so" on the song itself. The result was when I would cache "My Favorites" for a road trip I would end up with a gaggle of "so-so" songs that didn't quite fit the bill of ""My Favorites". So now I find myself being a little stingy with my "7" ratings for songs where I like the artist, but I haven't fully bought into the song itself. This is one of those cases, it is not a "6" in my opinion, but hasn't made the cut for inclusion in a "My Favorites" cache, so un-rated it will remain.

Posted 4 years ago by forthbrdge [ Reply ]

I like this! Fits the ethereal "COVID-19" mood I'm caught in. Reminds me a little of Kate Bush, and a little of my little sister Mimi Goese (of Hugo Largo, now working with Ben Neill). I could dig hearing more of this artist.