Why The I-Tunes Genius Bar Will Save The Earth From Alien Predators and Possibly Cure AIDS One Day
Okay, if you haven’t updated to I-Tunes 8.0 yet. Do that ish now. Seriously, do it right now. As obsessed as I am with our stat counter, I will wait for you to install it and restart down your computer. Then I’ll wait for you to choose the “Turn On Genius Bar” option. Maybe you’ll come back, maybe you won’t. But I’ll feel better about myself, because I’ll know that I facilitated making you into a better person.
Let’s not mince words here, it is so very, very important that you get Genius Bar. Because it is so beyond genius.
Basically, it lets you select a song and then it creates a playlist of suggestions based on that song.
I know what you’re thinking: “But I can make my own playlists, can’t I? I’ve been doing it for years now.”
No, dude, not like this. This algorithm knows your musical taste better than you do. And in the order you most want to listen to it. Also, if you have a bad music junkie habit like I do, then it actually reunites you with all sorts of music that you either didn’t know you had in the first place or had complete forgotten that you used to love.
I’ve been using Genius Bar since Monday, and I’m quite sure that it’s the equivalent of meeting the daughter that you gave up for adoption 18 years ago for the first time, going to your 10-year college reunion, and hooking up with the one that got away, all in the same day.
Also, I’ve checked in with a few scientists and ELE experts, and they all agree that the I-Tunes Genius Bar will most likely save the Earth from alien predators and possibly cure AIDS some day.
So you know, better hop on getting that Genius Bar action.
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P.S. — I know I didn’t exactly make myself clear on this point. Some of you are probably wondering if I like the new(ish) Genius Bar or not. And the answer to that question is a dignified, “Yes, yes, I like it very much. Thank you for asking.”
P.S.S. — If you want a less-gushy blog that actually gives you product specifics and some negatives even, try this Wired Article.
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And if you are at work and won’t get in trouble for streaming some music in a similar manner, try pandora.com. Seriously, I can’t recommend this site enough. You build personalized radio stations based around bands and songs of your choice, and they use the characteristics of that music to play other songs and artists that share similar qualities. It’s a trip to see what qualities your favorite music has in common. For instance, I had no idea that I liked vocal harmony, minor keys, and a mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation. It might just tell you what your ear prefers in a way you never considered. Give it a shot.
And if you are at work and won’t get in trouble for streaming some music in a similar manner, try pandora.com. Seriously, I can’t recommend this site enough. You build personalized radio stations based around bands and songs of your choice, and they use the characteristics of that music to play other songs and artists that share similar qualities. It’s a trip to see what qualities your favorite music has in common. For instance, I had no idea that I liked vocal harmony, minor keys, and a mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation. It might just tell you what your ear prefers in a way you never considered. Give it a shot.
I use Pandora on my Iphone. I’m using it more and more during my workout. It’s a great way to listen to new music
C
I use Pandora on my Iphone. I’m using it more and more during my workout. It’s a great way to listen to new music
C
Okay, maybe I am doing something wrong because the Genius thing does not work for me. And Ernessa do not call me old! I think it is because the majority of my music did not come from ITunes and when I transferred it ITunes does not recognize my music (e.g., album, song, artist, etc.). This is so not cool!
Okay, maybe I am doing something wrong because the Genius thing does not work for me. And Ernessa do not call me old! I think it is because the majority of my music did not come from ITunes and when I transferred it ITunes does not recognize my music (e.g., album, song, artist, etc.). This is so not cool!
Yes, I’ve heard good things about Pandora, but have been too lazy to seek it out. Kasey, I find your description of it breaking down the music qualities that you like intriguing. I’ll check it out. Thanks for the rec.
Hmm Monique, it works for me and I have tons of non I-Tunes stuff. Have you tried running “Get CD Track Names.” That my load in the info that you need for I-Tunes to recognize it. Other than that, I’ve got nothin’.
Im slightly annoyed like Monique. I listen to most of my music via iTunes but alot of it wasnt purchased thru iT. Just a few weeks ago I got a lot of Cassandra Wilson from WalMart (dont laugh) and f.y.e. today sends me codes to download the new albums from Raphael Saadiq (new vintage music? huh?) and Michelle Williams (hey it was free lol) via their download system.
Also annoyed that if you have unchecked items (like you dont want all of that stuff synched to your iPod), that it skips over those tracks. IDK abt you but Im soooooo not for checking and unchecking albums each time I want to synch my Pod.
But so far those are the only two glitches Ive found in using genius this week, altho majorly annoying to me.
Im slightly annoyed like Monique. I listen to most of my music via iTunes but alot of it wasnt purchased thru iT. Just a few weeks ago I got a lot of Cassandra Wilson from WalMart (dont laugh) and f.y.e. today sends me codes to download the new albums from Raphael Saadiq (new vintage music? huh?) and Michelle Williams (hey it was free lol) via their download system.
Also annoyed that if you have unchecked items (like you dont want all of that stuff synched to your iPod), that it skips over those tracks. IDK abt you but Im soooooo not for checking and unchecking albums each time I want to synch my Pod.
But so far those are the only two glitches Ive found in using genius this week, altho majorly annoying to me.
My Genius bar just cured cancer…. thought you’d like to know.
My Genius bar just cured cancer…. thought you’d like to know.
Yup, I tried using “Get CD Track Names” and it still does not work.
Yup, I tried using “Get CD Track Names” and it still does not work.