On 8 Feb 1994, DARSHAN M. JESRANI wrote:
quoted 14 lines The radio station here at school just received a promotional copy of>
> The radio station here at school just received a promotional copy of
> Vapourspace's CD; but after taking it home and finding that the entire
> album is one track, I was wondering how FFRR expects DJs at college
> radio stations to play this. I mean, the one-track format just doesn't
> seem conducive to (or convenient for) radio play. Especially if they're
> trying to break the music to a larger audience - including DJs who aren't
> necessarily familiar with the style, and want to explore it on their
> radio shows.
>
> Am I overlooking something obvious? Does anyone else have any thoughts
> on this? Why would they even do a promo mailing to radio stations in this
> format?
>
Well, there's probably sections in the piece which don't have a beat/are
ambient etc. You could use these points to mix in another song. Or you
could be brave and just play the whole thing! In fact, the first time i
play a song i try to play the full thing through as it was meant to be
heard. Screw pop sensibility! If a song is good (as the vapourspace prob
is) listeners shouldn't be bored through it (though you should bring a
good book!). In fact, i'd wager a guess that there's classical shows at
your station that regularly play long tracks.
karl