I don't know about you but for me one of the most exciting ventures about technology was software such as iTunes or online music tools such as Last.fm coming into play. I love music. I'm a firm believer that every life needs a soundtrack, (I have very bad taste in music, italian pop music being my music du jour - my life soundtrack is Nek's Cielo e Terra, posted below for your viewing pleasure :)). Anyway while I love iTunes at the end of the day you still have to buy the songs/albums you like. Not that I'm opposed to purchasing music. I'm married to a rockstar, I know music sales put food in my tummy! But I'm also often wanting to listen to a song once or twice, as in a whole song, not just the snippet that iTunes allows you. Well now Last.fm has updated their online service that you can listen to a streamed song in its entirety up to three times. And while this may not be the all-free, open source that some folks want, it's a pretty major step.
If you've not checked them out already do so, it's a great site Last.fm. Another great site is Pandora, a personalised radio station/music site. And so as not to diss iTunes, because they are after all FANTASTIC, enabling Bob and I to create our amazing and fun-filled podcasts and vodcasts and allow you to directly link from Blackboard into iTunes U, here's a link to them too!
Last.fm debuts free music service
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I whole-heartedly agree with everyone finding their own soundtrack to life. I, too, love music. In fact, one of my hobbies is randomly breaking into song for no reason. I watched the video and really enjoyed the music and sound of the group...I only wish I knew what in the world they were saying!
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