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Aries328
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This is my first post on these boards, and after reading all of the comments on the changes TMO made with their "FM ChannelCast," I just had to put in my two cents.
I am so saddened by the loss of WLIR -- not once, but TWICE! -- and this time it seems for good. I was one of their many loyal listeners, and while I had difficulty picking up the 107.1 signal, it was comforting to know they broadcast on the internet (when the stream was working). You just couldn't find this unique mix of music anywhere else, and the DJ's were also what made the station special. R.I.P. 'LIR, you are sorely missed!
The new mess on 107.1 is unlistenable. Really, truly is. I heard some standard on there the other night with the title to the effect of "It's getting better all the time..." or something (should've written it down, it was pretty funny -- in a sad way). A mix of chill music would be fine -- and from what the press release said, I thought it may not be so bad. I was wrong.
I liked Party 105 -- definitely more of a dance fan than R&B/hip-hop -- but the station had an energy, as others have said, that, even if most of the music survived to "Not Really Party Hits, FM Channel 105," would most likely still be missing. I have no problem with a "Hits" station, but if that's how you're going to program, don't mislead the listeners! Yes, I like Kelly Clarkson, but no, her ballads are not "party" music. Unless they have a warped view of what constitutes party music...which is entirely possible. Just glad I still have 'KTU to listen to! (Speaking of which, Vic Latino did a very classy shout-out to Party 105 the night after its demise, and played a couple of great dance songs in their memory and to honor the former DJ's -- not sure if anyone else caught that?)
98.5 came out of this the least "injured," so it seems. I didn't really listen to The Bone, and from what I've heard of the new 98.5, it does seem pretty similar.
So the big question is: How is it possible that TMO managed to misrepresent not one, but two of the three new stations (sorry, "channels") so badly in their press release? Not much positive has come of these changes, at least for the listeners...or now former listeners.
One last thought -- it's quite depressing that if this is the future of terrestrial radio (hoping beyond hope that it's not!), where does that leave all of those aspiring DJ's who listened to their favorite voices that are now for the moment silenced? Perhaps this is a bit overly dramatic, but let's face it -- classic airchecks are sought out for the DJ's, not some automated playlist! Let's hope other companies have more sense than TMO!
T.J.
Fairfield, CT
I am so saddened by the loss of WLIR -- not once, but TWICE! -- and this time it seems for good. I was one of their many loyal listeners, and while I had difficulty picking up the 107.1 signal, it was comforting to know they broadcast on the internet (when the stream was working). You just couldn't find this unique mix of music anywhere else, and the DJ's were also what made the station special. R.I.P. 'LIR, you are sorely missed!
The new mess on 107.1 is unlistenable. Really, truly is. I heard some standard on there the other night with the title to the effect of "It's getting better all the time..." or something (should've written it down, it was pretty funny -- in a sad way). A mix of chill music would be fine -- and from what the press release said, I thought it may not be so bad. I was wrong.
I liked Party 105 -- definitely more of a dance fan than R&B/hip-hop -- but the station had an energy, as others have said, that, even if most of the music survived to "Not Really Party Hits, FM Channel 105," would most likely still be missing. I have no problem with a "Hits" station, but if that's how you're going to program, don't mislead the listeners! Yes, I like Kelly Clarkson, but no, her ballads are not "party" music. Unless they have a warped view of what constitutes party music...which is entirely possible. Just glad I still have 'KTU to listen to! (Speaking of which, Vic Latino did a very classy shout-out to Party 105 the night after its demise, and played a couple of great dance songs in their memory and to honor the former DJ's -- not sure if anyone else caught that?)
98.5 came out of this the least "injured," so it seems. I didn't really listen to The Bone, and from what I've heard of the new 98.5, it does seem pretty similar.
So the big question is: How is it possible that TMO managed to misrepresent not one, but two of the three new stations (sorry, "channels") so badly in their press release? Not much positive has come of these changes, at least for the listeners...or now former listeners.
One last thought -- it's quite depressing that if this is the future of terrestrial radio (hoping beyond hope that it's not!), where does that leave all of those aspiring DJ's who listened to their favorite voices that are now for the moment silenced? Perhaps this is a bit overly dramatic, but let's face it -- classic airchecks are sought out for the DJ's, not some automated playlist! Let's hope other companies have more sense than TMO!
T.J.
Fairfield, CT
