Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water-bath is to the body.
— Oliver Wendell Holmes
I came across this awesome music site called Pandora.
In the text box that appears on their main site, just type in an artist or song that you like. Pandora will take care of everything else. They will play a stream of songs with what they call “similar music qualities” — songs they think you’ll like based on what artist or song you entered.
For example, I entered “Waiting in Vain” — one of my favorite songs! I then chose Annie Lennox’s version and Pandora took it from there. I got to listen to “Everybody” by Gladys Knight, “White Flag” by Dido, “You Got What Was Coming to You” by Seekonk, “Est-Ce Que Tu” by Dusty Trails, “Songbird” by Eva Cassidy, “Man” by Agnetha Faltskog, “Somewhere in Between” by Kate Bush… Some were songs I’ve never heard but because they share the same qualities as “Waiting in Vain,” they fit the music feel I was looking for at that moment.
You can create your own stations if you get an account (and it’s free!). I have a “The Prayer station” which I listen to when I’m in a reflective mood — think Josh Groban, Secret Garden, etc. I have a “Mixtape station” which I listen to when I’m in an emo/alternative/coffeehouse kind of mood — think Porcupine Tree, Greg Raposo, Butch Walker and The OC or One Tree Hill kind of songs.
To listen to Pandora, all you need is Flash 6 or 7 and of course, good speakers! The song quality is great. For more questions, read their FAQ here.
Now if only that mythical Pandora’s Box held this kind of treasure!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Jeanny
November 26, 2005 at 10:25 pm (18 years ago)awesomne site Toni. Thank God you found it 😀
Im now excited to search my fave songs…
watson
November 26, 2005 at 10:46 pm (18 years ago)Hi Toni! I’ve been trying to get online radios work in the office but to no avail. And then I learned that some employees can do it. No sweat. Our I.T. Admin will hear about this next week. “How come I cannot play the radio online but others can?” Ooops, di kaya imbes na i-grant din ako ng access, i-totally block nalang lahat? Gawin ko na lang and see the result!
Sidney
November 27, 2005 at 2:35 pm (18 years ago)I am not sure the music industry will like this !
bambit
November 28, 2005 at 8:09 am (18 years ago)i’m in Sting heaven! thanks millions for this tip, toni! 😀
Toni
November 28, 2005 at 10:46 am (18 years ago)bambit: You’re welcome! Enjoy!
Sidney: I think they have some kind of license for that.
Anyway, it’s just like a radio!
watson: Ay good luck! Sana hindi ka ma-double whammy hehe.
Jeanny: Aliw yan super, lalo na whenyou create stations according to what mood you’re in
Lissa
November 28, 2005 at 1:37 pm (18 years ago)Ooh thanks for letting me know about Pandora. It’s so cool!!
Toni
November 28, 2005 at 4:28 pm (18 years ago)Lissa: Isn’t it? Enjoy!
BabyPink
December 2, 2005 at 1:46 am (18 years ago)salamat pala for this, mare. enjoy ako pakikinig. habang wala pa tyong red box, ito na lang muna ang sasabayan ko. hehehe:)
toni
December 3, 2005 at 4:53 pm (18 years ago)Diane: It’s time for another ROYGBV Christmas Videoke Showdown!!! Ikaw ulit in charge sa games? Hehehe.
Speaker
July 22, 2022 at 9:58 pm (2 years ago)Thanks for all of the amazing music! I will miss you,
microphones
July 28, 2022 at 3:27 pm (2 years ago)If you like Spotify’s playlists but want even more control over what song plays when, then Google Play Music is perfect for you. It includes features like offline listening which keeps track of all the songs that were played automatically that day regardless of whether or not you explicitly listened to them (it must be outside your device). If you don’t like any particular song on YouTube or elsewhere then Google Play has a way for people who listen regularly to add it directly to their personal library so others can enjoy it too.
shopmegadj
July 29, 2022 at 2:58 pm (2 years ago)I am playing a bunch of these songs at the same time and they sound pretty cool together