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Last.FM Player Software

After first signing up with Last.FM, I gave the Last.FM Player a try. Results were not that satisfying.

Not too long ago, I have started playing around with it again, and have been very pleasantly surprised. Last.FM have obviously put a lot more work into the algorithm behind it.

Being, amongst other styles, into 20th century classical music, as well as some “avantgarde” (what an awful term!), and nerdy metal, the best results I have had so far were by choosing “Similar Artists To: Edgard Varèse”. Some other classical stuff was generated, but also a couple of metal bands, and as a positive surprise one of the latest works, Moonchild, by John Zorn, whose music I adore.

A new discovery, even though I had heard the name before, was Glen Branca. Definitely someone whose CD(s) I will buy.

Just now listening to “Similar Artists To: Giacinto Scelsi”. Morton Feldman, Olivier Messiaen and the likes: very enjoyable.

I will soon write about promoting your music on Last.FM. Stay tuned, subscribe to the RSS Feed.

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