Post by: sandbox on August 30, 2006, 01:40:21 PM
If you like a lyric free, mellow sound check out
http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=77
channel 77 or DirecTV channel 856 for Audio Visions, it’s well arranged with excellent quality.
examples:
http://iasos.com/detalist/sst/
http://www.sevwave.com/
http://www.livingmusic.com/
http://www.nicholasgunn.com/
http://www.james-asher.co.uk/world_music.html
XMRadio online three day trial: http://xmro.xmradio.com/xstream/registrati...Forward=default
Do you have any recommendations?
Post by: pendragon on August 30, 2006, 02:43:16 PM
Now that AOL is free, I suppose anyone with 10.2.8+ can use it. I'm not even sure the "subscriber" requirement still exists.
FWIW: The AOL (ISP) app does not require launching for me to use the AOL/XM radio.
My only complaints:
1. Even though there are 200+ channels, there are still some XM channels that are not available.
2. The player only has 5 presets.
3. No built-in equalizer like iTunes & RealPlayer.
One feature that I find quite nice: When first logging on, the player automatically resets the volume to zero, and then it slowly & smoothly raises the volume to the where you left it. That way, when it is first launched, it does not "blare" and frighten nearby babies and pets.
IMNHO, I think it's wonderful and readily understand why it gets 4.2 stars on VersionTracker-AOL Radio. And if you have an Intel machine, so much the better as it is already UB.
Post by: Mayo on August 30, 2006, 04:45:54 PM
Don't miss Bob Dylan's weekly radio show on Channel 15 called "The Village." A Must Have for folk music lovers!
Post by: MamaMoose on August 30, 2006, 07:41:03 PM
I have trwo satellite radios - both Sirius. The first, installed in my car, was bought because Portland area radio s__s! The second is a unit that I have in my home that I use to pick up stations that I like in my home. The latter is connected to a small antenna mounted on a mast attached to a roof gable.
I chose Sirius over XM because Sirius carries several different NPR outlets and also because of its specific programming mix.
MamaMoose
Post by: Paddy on August 30, 2006, 10:40:36 PM
http://music.aol.com/radioguide/bb.adp
(left-hand side of the page - part way down, for the Mac download)
Post by: sandbox on August 31, 2006, 02:23:27 AM
Mayo, I’ve caught the show http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=15
on direcTV you can choose times, dates, programs on your mac and it will send you an email reminder! very cooooool
XM: The Village, Channel 813 http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/packProg/cha...assetId=1200006
From the ballads of early American songwriters to the contemporary masters of folk, The Village presents music of protest and political change and the voice of communities passed from generation to generation. You'll hear all the styles and feelings that make up the rich tapestry known as folk.
Artists — Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Tom Paxton, Joan Baez, Tom Rush, Kingston Trio
Mama, I’ve just looked at the sirus site and it does seem that you get more PBS channels. My system is incorporated with the TV and it has Al Gore’s http://www.current.tv/ and http://www.linktv.org/ with BBC, BBCI, 3 CSpans, along with many others as well as local channels. Interactive City Council meetings are on the way.
I don’t have a lot of time to watch, but with online program planning and digital recording I can watch what I choose when i choose. It’s been a remarkable system thus far.
Thanks for the link Paddy, like you I have Aim and was directed to the download in the satellite package, I didn’t know it was free with AIM, I thought it was an extension of XM?
I seen a James Blunt concert a while back, someone might like to have a lookC http://www.jamesblunt.com/ ~Mayo~ this could be a new Dylan toon lyrics to “No Bravery” on his new CD.
Post by: pendragon on August 31, 2006, 06:59:18 AM
Alas, I must get my NPR from RealPlayer. As I have identified/selected as a "Favorite", PBS stations in each time zone, I rarely miss Morning or Evening Edition. And, of course, I find RealPlayer ideal for listening to foreign broadcasts.
Aside from these two conditions, I can usually be found on XM.
Post by: Paddy on August 31, 2006, 07:41:29 AM
I too am an NPR devotee - we have the excellent WBUR locally and I can also stream it via iTunes. (Has anyone noticed the slight delay when you listen via iTunes vs. broadcast radio? It's quite noticeable - I first noticed it one day when I came in from the car and the iTunes version was on in the house. Gotta convert that analog info into digital and back again...)
The Boston Globe had a recent article about people with audioblogs and I found a couple of interesting ones. So far I've explored http://www.rbally.net - he has some terrific 1980's Specials (live show) and REM live if anyone is interested. Another one that looks interesting is http://www.katry.blogspot.com (mostly folk).
The entire article with more links to audioblogs can be found here:
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/ar...6/posted_notes/
Post by: pendragon on August 31, 2006, 08:22:57 AM
Post by: Paddy on August 31, 2006, 11:04:03 AM
Post by: jcarter on August 31, 2006, 12:12:24 PM
We also have WMVY from the Vineyard, they are good, and have a great nightly Blues show.
Other internet stations too numerous to mention here.
And iTunes has the stations too, and you can import others also. Just takes time to sort thru everything, I don't have time to sort this time of year.
Our Cable system, Adelphia, has many many music stations too, totally non-commercial, no talking. You can hook them up thru your stereo, so that you dont have to run your TV to listen.
So many options, so much great music! You would have to have 1000 ears just to sample a tiny bit of it.
Hi Pendragon, I tried the same; had WMVY on 2 computers and also the local radio, and they were all out of sync! The echo effect sounded rather unique though.
Jane
Post by: Mayo on August 31, 2006, 01:28:42 PM
The first is Airfoil ($25) which makes it possible to stream any audio source to an Airport Express. Without Airfoil only iTunes can be broadcast to an Airport Express. Airfoil also makes it possible to broadcast to multiple Airport Express modules. It's a great way to get the music out of the computer room and into the living room or anywhere else in the house.
The second app is Audio Hijack Pro ($32) which can be used to record any audio source on a Mac. It can be set-up to automatically record something online for playback at a later time. Unfortunately, scheduled recording isn't an option with XM Radio Online because of the way the XM player works with Safari. Audio Hijack Pro does other things too, so if all you need is the recording feature Audio Hijack ($16) may be a better choice.
We have music in almost every room of our house. I use Airfoil to stream music to an Airport Express connected to the sound system in the living room. I then use Recotron wireless speakers to get the music to the kitchen, master bedroom, etc. The Recotron transmitter is connected to the AV receiver in the living room. It is a relatively inexpensive and easy way to share music with anyone in our home.
Post by: jcarter on August 31, 2006, 03:11:41 PM
We dont listen to as much music in spring, summer, fall, till the windows get closed up and the weather gets colder. But in the winter, we love music.
We have so many songbirds in spring, and the silly things sing all day.
Ive mentioned Pandora.com before, its a site that you pick out your favourite type of music, and it searches and plays similar music. Then I go to iTunes, listen again, and purchase if I like. Can find some really older favourites this way.
My iPod is getting pretty darn full.
All this is so much fun, and its so nice to share our information.
Thanks,
Jane
Post by: sandbox on October 06, 2006, 05:14:22 AM
I can get all the Mac's humming the same tune! and the TV too!!
All it took was my AIM account name and password, it's free for Mac users only.
XM Satellite Radio: From Apple? No, From AOL.
By Alexis Kayhill - Friday, October 7, 2005
AOL XMI love music on my Mac. My iTunes collection is over 3,000 songs and it’s all on my iPod. I also listen to ‘radio’ via iTunes, but quality suffers and selection is dubious.
XM satellite radio on the Mac? Yeah, I’d like that. Apple doesn’t make it availble but AOL does.
XM radio (part of it) is available through a new application from AOL, long known for leaving Mac users in the dust with anemic applications. The latest is called AOL Radio.
http://www.mac360.com/index.php/mac360/com...le_no_from_aol/
Cool sounds
http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=77
Post by: swhitset on October 06, 2006, 05:31:58 AM
I don't care for Howard Stern, but for those who do.... it's there.... and if Howard isn't bad enough...There is Playboy Radio.
Steve
Post by: sandbox on October 06, 2006, 06:10:47 AM
I didn't really choose XM, it choose me in my DirecTV package. But it works and now I have a online radio that seems to work well too!
I'm not one for vocals or talk radio when I'm trying to concentrate, so audio visions is quiet enough and laid back enough to not become a distraction.
In the old days, on constrution sites it was a different story, but all this office work and computer stuff isn't second nature to me like building a bridge or rebuilding an area after a hurricane.
That was easy.
Post by: Dreambird on October 06, 2006, 12:28:36 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xm#XM_in_Canada
and I see it is indeed available here now after the usual "no, Canadians don't need this fight"...
At the beginning of the article it says you can use Winamp to stream XM radio... but I'm not familiar with that program anymore... it's probably not free and not for Mac...
Question about AIM... can you install it to use for stuff like this while completely ignoring the "chat" features unless some sort of national disaster requires it?
This mentions the AOL account:
http://www.mac360.com/index.php/mac360/com...le_no_from_aol/
QUOTE
If you have an AOL account you can listen to the broadband streams of higher quality music. How much higher? I’m still trying to figure that out.
Post by: sandbox on October 06, 2006, 06:29:53 PM
Yup, I've had a AIM account forever and never use it but to iChat. Seperate but equal.