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Why do I always hear the same songs on the radio?
Radio play works in rotations. When you hear that a track has ‘been added to rotation’, it means it joins the list of currently airing songs on that particular station. More boutique, or strongly curated stations will add a song to their rotation because they dig it, and it truly fits the vibe the station outputs.
Why did the loudness war start?
How did the loudness war start? In the beginning, when analog recordings were made into vinyl records, the grooves had to be fairly large to provide a good signal level relative to the surface noise. However, physical limitations with the cutting lathe meant the signal couldn’t be too large.
Why is modern music compressed?
The trick being used is called dynamic range compression. It boosts quieter passages of music so that, overall, the music sounds louder. The compression also adds artefacts to the music that can sound nasty.
Is radio music compressed?
While many public radio stations apply some amount of overall compression to their broadcast signals and digital streams, it’s usually pretty subtle by commercial standards, and many barely compress at all.
What is FM stand for?
Frequency modulation
Frequency modulation/Full name
FM is short for frequency modulation, which refers to the means of encoding the audio signal on the carrier frequency. FM full power, low power, translator and booster stations operate in the 88 – 108 MHz band. There are many classes of radio stations.
Why do people listen to old songs on the radio?
A lot of times when you hear an old song it is because the radio stations corporate owner is giving free advertising time to a concert venue, promotion company or ticket vending company that is also owned by the same corporation. Compare radio station rotation play lists to upcoming concert schedules for your area sometime.
Was there really that bad music in the 80s?
There was MOSTLY bad music in the 80s. Just because the 20 somethings want to hear the music they heard on the radio when they were 4 because of nostalgia doesn’t mean the rest of us have to be tortured TWICE in our lifetimes with the same bad music! When the 80s were over I said, thank goodness, never again.
What is the most important thing in radio music?
The most important thing in radio music is sticking power. If you can get the audience to listen for the entire 3 minutes of a song, then you’ve got them hooked for a good hour if you want. If you’re looking for something fresh, or something more tailored sound to you, you have that control in the 21st century.
Do radio stations pay songwriters only 4\% of revenue?
“Music is the lifeblood of terrestrial radio but, because of the conspiracy, owners of terrestrial radio stations pay only about 4\% of their revenue — a tiny fraction — to the songwriters who create that music.” GMR is not only seeking antitrust damages, they also want an injunction against ‘the cartel’ for anticompetitive content.