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TVFactFan · 12-09-2006, 03:04 PM

I usually give a song 45 seconds to a minute. There has been times when I know after 5 seconds that I'm not going to like it-lol

My Newest Song that ad grabbed my attention after 33 seconds is by Xsacpe-"To the Arms of the One who loves You"

Cactus Jack · 12-09-2006, 03:06 PM

Depends, usually the first few seconds. Seasons in the Sun I actually give the first few notes, then he starst singing...

TVFactFan · 12-09-2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

Depends, usually the first few seconds. Seasons in the Sun I actually give the first few notes, then he starst singing...

I have to like the instrumental background INSTANTLY-lol

Ireneparalegal · 12-09-2006, 04:48 PM

I can't say because there are some damn good songs that if I based it on the first minute or 30 seconds, I would have missed out on a good song. I have to really listen to a song. There are so many songs that may have a boring beginning or a not so good beginning but then it grabs your attention. Then, there are songs that may have a beginning that sounds like a slow song and then BOOM turn into a bumpin' jam.

dragster58 · 12-09-2006, 06:15 PM

Way back when it used to take me next to nothing to dig a song, nowadays, everything's more complicated and it depends....40 secs to 1 min.!

jpcanes · 12-09-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I can't say because there are some damn good songs that if I based it on the first minute or 30 seconds, I would have missed out on a good song. I have to really listen to a song. There are so many songs that may have a boring beginning or a not so good beginning but then it grabs your attention. Then, there are songs that may have a beginning that sounds like a slow song and then BOOM turn into a bumpin' jam.

I agree!!
Some songs I can figure out a little quicker.

Yooch · 12-09-2006, 09:20 PM

It varies, but on the average about 20 seconds.

TVFactFan · 12-09-2006, 09:30 PM

Every single song by the Isely Brothers I heard I turned of after 5 seconds-lol

Ireneparalegal · 12-09-2006, 10:23 PM

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Every single song by the Isely Brothers I heard I turned of after 5 seconds-lol

I knew you would turn this into a I HATE ISLEY BROTHERS tirade.

"I was LIVING IN THE LIFE"...A damn good jam by the Isley Brothers. My fave song by them.

Cactus Jack · 12-09-2006, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

I have to like the instrumental background INSTANTLY-lol

LOL I like that part of the song the rest of it I HATE

Nighthawk76 · 12-10-2006, 02:07 PM

If it's "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt, I just have to hear the opening notes to come down sick.

Brad Russ · 12-10-2006, 03:24 PM

I usually wait until the chorus. If the song doesn't grab me by then, then it's pretty unlikely that it ever will. Sometimes though, if a song is really atrocious, it'll only take me a couple seconds to change it.

James · 12-10-2006, 03:35 PM

As long as I've been listening to music on the radio, there are lots of songs I recognize after the first note or two.

Cactus Jack · 12-10-2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blair's Number #1 Fan

If it's "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt, I just have to hear the opening notes to come down sick.

Same here,Mike,same here

Nighthawk76 · 12-10-2006, 06:31 PM

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Same here,Mike,same here

He sounds like Rod Stewart with a head cold.

12-09-2006, 03:06 PM	#2
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12-09-2006, 09:20 PM	#7
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	It varies, but on the average about 20 seconds.
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12-10-2006, 03:24 PM	#12
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I usually wait until the chorus. If the song doesn't grab me by then, then it's pretty unlikely that it ever will. Sometimes though, if a song is really atrocious, it'll only take me a couple seconds to change it.
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12-09-2006, 03:04 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,101	How long do you give a song to grab your attention? I usually give a song 45 seconds to a minute. There has been times when I know after 5 seconds that I'm not going to like it-lol My Newest Song that ad grabbed my attention after 33 seconds is by Xsacpe-"To the Arms of the One who loves You"

12-09-2006, 06:15 PM	#5
dragster58 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 12, 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 613	Way back when it used to take me next to nothing to dig a song, nowadays, everything's more complicated and it depends....40 secs to 1 min.!

12-09-2006, 09:30 PM	#8
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,101	Every single song by the Isely Brothers I heard I turned of after 5 seconds-lol

12-10-2006, 02:07 PM	#11
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	If it's "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt, I just have to hear the opening notes to come down sick.

12-10-2006, 03:35 PM	#13
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	As long as I've been listening to music on the radio, there are lots of songs I recognize after the first note or two.