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Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

soundguardian — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:30:35 GMT

Author: soundguardian

Posted: 06/14/2013 04:30

Romanelli wrote:

My music software allows for a great crossfade with no noise if I want it. It also skips any long silence in a track, so a track that includes 4 minutes of silence (PEOPLE SHOULD BE SHOT FOR THAT) and then a bonus track becomes a normal track immediatly followed by a bonus track.

The only time I find silence to be bothersome is if there is a long space hiding a bonus track. Or an album like Danzig 4...at the end, there are 66 small silent tracks, then a shitty bonus track.

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LOLWHUT

plz elaborate on which library-capable media player has such options, you have sparked my interest

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:11 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/14/2013 03:00

revolver94 wrote:

Like hidden tracks, for example, fuck that shit. I mean, not only would the "hidden" aspect of the track only affect you on your initial listen, but most of the time you know it's going to be there anyways. Yeah, I really hate hidden tracks.

Hidden tracks were the worst part of CDs in the 90s. It's like as soon as Nirvana did it on Nevermind then EVERYONE had to have a hidden track.

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

EyeKanFly — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:17:24 GMT

Author: EyeKanFly

Posted: 06/13/2013 18:17

If two songs blend right into each other (like "Two-Headed Boy" into "The Fool" or "The Happiest Days of Our Lives" into "Another Brick in the Wall pt. 2") then obviously silence is bad, but if one song doesn't blend directly into the next, then it makes sense to have a bit of silence, but sometimes there's too much silence. And then there's a whole different debate about the lacuna (purposeful silence, like on "Motion Picture Soundtrack" on Kid A). The use of lacunae annoys me, but I understand that it's a thing that artists sometimes like to do.

I voted for part of the music, but I think it's somewhere between part of the music and breaktime for next masterpiece.

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

junodog4 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:59:04 GMT

Author: junodog4

Posted: 06/13/2013 16:59

Seamless tracks were difficult in the days of mixtapes... You really had to time the pause button well when recording a tape for that cute girl in your class.

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:34:40 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/13/2013 16:34

Silence is part of the music.

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:44:38 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/13/2013 15:44

SingingPeasant96 wrote:

Lol, I thought you're a big fan of concept album(Rock Opera, maybe)

It depends on the album. If it's a concept album, I'm fine with two songs going into one, hence me saying "sometimes."

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Defago — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:40:19 GMT

Author: Defago

Posted: 06/13/2013 15:40

Romanelli wrote:

What is this magic software you speak of?

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Romanelli — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:36:17 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 06/13/2013 15:36

My music software allows for a great crossfade with no noise if I want it. It also skips any long silence in a track, so a track that includes 4 minutes of silence (PEOPLE SHOULD BE SHOT FOR THAT) and then a bonus track becomes a normal track immediatly followed by a bonus track.

The only time I find silence to be bothersome is if there is a long space hiding a bonus track. Or an album like Danzig 4...at the end, there are 66 small silent tracks, then a shitty bonus track.

🧱

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

SingingPeasant96 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:28:46 GMT

Author: SingingPeasant96

Posted: 06/13/2013 15:28

JMan wrote:

Breaktime. Sometimes I don't like when two songs are put together. I like the break point.

Lol, I thought you're a big fan of concept album(Rock Opera, maybe)

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

SingingPeasant96 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:27:26 GMT

Author: SingingPeasant96

Posted: 06/13/2013 15:27

revolver94 wrote:

Yes, I always get bored when I'm listening Kid A, 'Motion Picture Soundtrack' has 7mim playtime, but it actually sounds less 3min and then hidden track came out and disappear, and I'm left with 3min-more silence(It's crazy)

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:12:47 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/13/2013 15:12

Breaktime. Sometimes I don't like when two songs are put together. I like the break point.

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:02:02 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/13/2013 15:02

Doesn't really matter to me actually. I enjoy albums that lead in or have silence (depending on the music of course). That being said, I prefer the tie - ins and what not because it constantly keeps the music going which is great, but most of the time a small amount of silence is a little nice time to get prepared for the next song, so I chose breaktime option.

That being said, tie - ins can suck, but I haven't heard one that has (one of my favorites being on the album dookie between Longview and the track before it). Pretty interesting topic though (at least one that I haven't seen before), kind of difficult to form full thoughts on.

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Defago — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:52:56 GMT

Author: Defago

Posted: 06/13/2013 14:52

revolver94 wrote:

I guess it depends on how long the breaks are. If it's 30 seconds or less, it's possible that a break could compliment the music. Generally, though, if it's longer than that, I'm going to get bored.

Like hidden tracks, for example, fuck that shit. I mean, not only would the "hidden" aspect of the track only affect you on your initial listen, but most of the time you know it's going to be there anyways. Yeah, I really hate hidden tracks.

I guess hidden tracks were cool one day. You'd pop your vinyl in, listen to the listed songs, and suddenly BAM a new song you didn't expect. Nowadays you download the album and either you see a 20 minute song which has audio for the first 3 minutes and then silence until the end or it's listed as another track. Pretty pointless IMO. I usually edit the tracks so the "hidden tracks" are just another track without silence inbetween.

On the OP's topic, I enjoy it when all the songs flow without interruption, when the album is kinda like one long song. Good tie-ins between songs can change the experience for me. I'd rather have silence than cheap tie-ins though.

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

revolver94 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:48:16 GMT

Author: revolver94

Posted: 06/13/2013 14:48

I guess it depends on how long the breaks are. If it's 30 seconds or less, it's possible that a break could compliment the music. Generally, though, if it's longer than that, I'm going to get bored.

Like hidden tracks, for example, fuck that shit. I mean, not only would the "hidden" aspect of the track only affect you on your initial listen, but most of the time you know it's going to be there anyways. Yeah, I really hate hidden tracks.

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

nshaw75 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:12:34 GMT

Author: nshaw75

Posted: 06/13/2013 12:12

Eggman/Walrus/Taxman wrote:

There are Explicit and Album Versions of Non-Musical Silence apparently :lol:

Not worth paying good money for an explicit silence though - lol

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Facetious — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:55:30 GMT

Author: Facetious

Posted: 06/13/2013 11:55

nshaw75 wrote:

I remember someone posted an image from amazon where they were buying hours worth of silent tracks for 99p each - lol

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There are Explicit and Album Versions of Non-Musical Silence apparently 🤣

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

nshaw75 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:38:12 GMT

Author: nshaw75

Posted: 06/13/2013 10:38

I remember someone posted an image from amazon where they were buying hours worth of silent tracks for 99p each - lol

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Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:22:54 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/13/2013 09:22

Quote:

Breaktime for next masterpiece

Does this mean that you eat lunch between each song?

Edit: Me who can't read, sorry

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:55:33 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/13/2013 08:55

Cymro2011 wrote:

I like gapless albums where the songs blend into each other.

+99999999999999999999999999999999999

Interesting thread btw.

Re: How do you feel about the silence between the songs?

Cymro2011 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:48:11 GMT

Author: Cymro2011

Posted: 06/13/2013 08:48

I like gapless albums where the songs blend into each other.