It really doesn't bother me who is number one in the singles charts or how many copies an album has sold.
If I like the album then that is all that matters to me.
2007-02-18 09:21:52 · 93 answers · asked by Dustbowl Blues 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
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2007-02-18 23:26:52 · update #1
my thoughts exactly.
2007-02-18 09:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by Julia 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. I buy music sound because I like it and the key and frequency of the song is what body and ears want, not what some chart is presenting as the best song. If I'm writing a song then I'll look at the top five songs and see what key they are in, usually they top five are in the same key or rel minor. Then the song that is at the bottomof the chart and moving up and see what key it is in and transpose the song I have into that key. Hopefully it will race up the chart as well. Keys are a construction of sound and frequency which change throughout the year and affect the buying public which is represented by the charts and some people do go and buy on that marker. You mike hear a song to day and hate it, only to hear it a year from now and like it, the key of the first release didn't excite as the ket of the second release does. Hopoe this has helped you Dave.
2007-02-18 21:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The charts should reflect public opinion rather than the other way round. And the charts will then be used by the record companies to see what's popular and who they should sign up, etc.
Now that I'm 30 something and don't listen to Radio 1, I really don't care, and really don't know what's riding high in the charts. The last great album I heard was Gogol Bordello's - "Gypsy Punk" which I don't believe reached the top 10 at any point
2007-02-18 21:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by dumberthangeorgebush 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The only difference is that if a song is doing quite well in the charts then its on the radio more so I am more likely to hear it. This can go either way though, I can start to like it and go buy it, or it can get on my nerves and make me hate it.
I know some people who will only buy tracks from bands who are unheard of cos the buyer likes to be seen as original and alternative. I find that a bit odd and false. You should buy what you like. Even if it does mean you normally like rock but you've just bought the next Britney Spears single. It takes all sorts after all.
2007-02-19 18:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by Miss marmite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes my friend you've hit the nail on the head there.I couldn't tell you what is in the singles charts, and I'm not in the least bit interested. Now albums are another matter all together. Anyone can make a good single, but to make a complete album of good songs takes real talent.
2007-02-19 05:19:25 · answer #5 · answered by Loxie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that the UK charts are going to be decided, not by physical sales, but by downloads, there will be some drastic changes. The Beatles are thought to be about to take most of the top 10 places. But if that is what people are listening to, then that should be reflected in the charts.
Get rid of some of the rubbish they call music at the moment - although there are always a couple of hotties in there somewhere.
2007-02-19 04:54:00 · answer #6 · answered by Bunts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't influence what music I would buy, and I think until recently, it was a bit of a joke. However, 2 changes that have been brought in recently makes it seem a good way of judging the quality/longevity of the music out there.
Firstly, it now incorporates downloads - this clearly needed to happen with the iPod generation taking over. And secondly, a single/album doesn't have to be classified as a new release in order to be eligible to be in the charts. I LOVE this idea - it means that truly important music, or music that stands the test of time, can continue to be recognised...
2007-02-18 18:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by brownbug78 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No not personally, I have no interest in whos number #1 in the singles or the album charts, its just my job to make sure that they look good for the customers - I work in a music shop.
2007-02-19 04:53:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, i like a lot of metal which almost obviously never hits the top 20 charts let alone even the top 100, i do occasionally like some of the stuff that has high record sales though.
2007-02-19 08:50:22 · answer #9 · answered by paulb222 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. The charts have nothing to do with or have no influence over my choice of music. I definitely do not run out to buy an album just because it's at the top of the charts.
2007-02-19 16:09:13 · answer #10 · answered by I want to help 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does kind of make a difference, because I prefer bands that are not mainstream and well-known, and usually when they make it to the radio, I don't like them much any more because all of the posers like them and it ruins the band. (AHEM: Fall Out Boy)
But I do like bands on the charts, too. Green Day is still awesome, not their new stuff, their old albums,a and they were best sellers
Guns N Roses is totally awesome, and their albums were probably all on the charts
(I'm too young to confirm that)
2007-02-19 01:53:09 · answer #11 · answered by lala l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋