Goyte has the number one single in the Billboard Charts

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This week, Goyte holds the number one position in the Billboard US Singles Charts with “Someone That I Used To Know”. This duet with Kimbra is the first Australian act to have a number one US hit in the 21st century. He is no overnight sensation as it took over a decade to get to this position. This very track is from his third album “Making Mirrors”. The video clip to the “Someone I Used To Know” has had over 167 million views on You Tube. If you haven’t seen the video yet, the link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY. Happy Viewing. 

 

Ways to buy recorded music

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There are so many ways to buy recorded music. The internet has expanded the avenues associated with buying recorded music.

1. Going to a music retailer is more the traditional way. Buying the physical CD or vinyl. Face to face contact with the customer service person is a part of the experience. Chains like JB Hi-Fi, Sanity, HMV etc to the independent music retailers.

2. Buying from music retailers online. Many physical retailers are online as well. Even retailers that don’t have a physical store trade online. Amazon is an online success story where there is no physical store.

3. Downloading a track to an album. The digital download through where a file or files can be purchased instead of buying the CD or vinyl. The most popular store is the iTunes Store where music is stored on devices like portable music players, smartphones, tablet computers or computers.

4. Subscribing to a music streaming site. Sites like Spotify, Rdio, Songl & Pandora store all the music on the website. Prices vary & do your research on which ones suit you. Can play on computers, tablet computers & smartphones (optional). No need to purchase the tracks. The rental option is there as long you keep subscribing. Australian music & electrical retailer JB Hi-Fi as well have entered in this very area.

Here the ways to pay for recorded music. You never know what you will discover from buying the next CD or going to Spotify to find a piece of music that you might like. Happy listening.

The Big Day Out 2012 iPhone app

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I was at the Sydney leg of the Big Day Out on Australia Day. The Big Day Out is a travelling music festival covering Australia & New Zealand. This year featuring the likes of Kanye West, Soundgarden, Kasbian & many many more. January 26 is Australia Day for people who not familiar with the Australian holiday calendar. The great advantage of this iPhone app was to create my own schedule of music to enjoy for the day. Helpful to read the only the acts of interest. There were links as well with profiles of the acts as well. The map feature was there to help me from point A to point B. it was only useful to the day before the Sydney Big Day Out. The major disappointment there was a last minute upgrade to update details. It was quite a shame by the time I was there on the day I had no access to the map on this app. In the end, relying on a piece of paper from the local music press. In the end, my rating is 3 out of 5.

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Apps from Decade Dusk Pty Ltd

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I have decided at Petesmusic blog to diversify into the area of technology. This is my first blog in this very area. I am reviewing three different apps that are available on the Australian iTunes Store. I did a search on iTunes with the keyword Triple J & I found an interesting app called J Finder.Triple J is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s National Youth Network. J Finder finds in your local area the frequencies for Triple J. It works online & offline as well. It is available for the iPhone. The app was not too expensive either for 99 cents. After getting the J Finder, I was interested in finding out other apps by a company called Decade Dusk Pty Ltd. Their support link goes to their Facebook page. It gives background information about this company. I found out as well that Decade Dusk Pty Ltd makes two other apps called RadioHere & Radio America. I decided to give RadioHere a try as well. This app is to do with Australian radio frequencies. It does give you all the frequencies for all local radio stations. As well, you can find all frequencies for all Australian radio frequencies. I live in Sydney, Australia where I can all Sydney radio frequencies. I was on holiday in outer suburban Brisbane. It was quite handy as I had a friend listening to regional radio stations. It gave me the name, frequency & the area where the radio stations were operating from. Decade Dusk Pty Ltd do another app with information for all American radio stations. I haven’t tried it yet. It is the American equivalent of the RadioHere. If I ever go to the United States, it should come in handy. All these follow apps I have reviewed, I do highly recommend. Good value & a very good quality. You won’t be disappointed.

P.S. : Above the screen shots from iTunes of the apps that I have reviewed. I was no way paid to review the apps & don’t work for Decade Dusk Pty Ltd.

Icehouse @ Homebake, The Domain, Sydney, December 3, 2011

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Homebake-The Classic Edition 2011 had a lot of live music highlights. It would be too many for an entire blog. My main highlight was legendary group Icehouse. They were invited to relive the set concentrating what turned out to be their self-titled debut album. This album had an Australian release in late 1980 then in mid 1981 had an international release. The 30th anniversary edition was released in May 2011. Iva Davies has being the mainstay of Icehouse since 1977. When this landmark album was released, I was 13 & it was played a hell of a lot on the FM dial. On December 3, 2011 on a late Saturday afternoon attracting audiences of people from the various age groups. “Can’t Help Myself”, “We Can Get Together” & “Walls” were successful singles that still got a very strong positive reaction. Within the time of this set, it was great to turn the music clock back by a few decades. It was a good time by all at the Big Top Stage. One of the most memorable sets I have ever seen at any of the Homebakes.

Pete’s Blog on Music Appreciation

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Hello this is my first blog on music. I find a lot of people want to get into a music scene without evening hearing much of any music in the first place. These days I listen to various kinds of music I am proud of it. This is the reason I enjoy listening to music. I listen to music for the music. It is very important before you judge an artist of their music. It is very important that you have listened to a song or a collection of songs. At least, you will know what you are talking about. I have known people saying bad things about a song or an album without hearing the source of the criticism. This is not a good ground for criticising that particular act’s work. To listen first before making any judgements is really the essence of judging music. To really appreciate music, do your research and you will go far.