This whole thread has been very enlightening.
I love all those links. Thanks for exposing me to new sounds I would have never heard before. You folks are a diverse group.
My playlist is eclectic too. When I’m at work I try to listen to the local community radio station. There are some great shows that have broadened my horizons. They even do polka and big band.
When I’m alone in the car, or listening to my mp3 voice recorder, at least 60%of the time, I listen to my own recorded music. I have hours and hours of recordings. I suppose that is vain, but I always listen for clues on what to do different.
If my GF is with me I listen to albums that we both like. I play my music for her too, but she’s picky, so she lets me know when she doesn’t like one of my pieces. I guess we have a solid relationship.
The other 35% of the time I am playing guitar or practicing my Sonar workflow.
That folks, is my musical day 5 to 4 times a week unless something interferes.
Thanks again for all the links.
Jesse