Musicovery
January 30th, 2007 | Published in Uncategorized
In regards to my post earlier (in December) about services like Last.FM, iLike and Pandora, here’s a new service where the basic idea is about the same, but the UI is quite different: Musicology.
While I like the colorful design, mindmap-like approach and the ease of use, the music collection isn’t nearly big enough to satisfy me. I chose “non-hit” dance, and what did I get: Bob Sinclair, Moby, Armand van Helden, and…. Gloria Gaynor!
I can’t find out on the site where do the tunes come from (Amazon?), and what are the ways to expand the library. The great thing is that Musicovery gives direct links to iTunes and Amazon to buy the music. If the music library gets bigger, this can work. Musicology is currently in version “beta 2.2.”
Karri Ojanen
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I’m an interaction designer, information architect, strategist and creative lead, multi-skilled and versed in creative, strategy and technology. I’m also known as an electronic musician who has traveled the world from Tampere to Tokyo. I earned my experience as art director, concept designer and creative director in Scandinavia, praised for its award-hoarding digital agencies, then went on to work in the Middle East, the United States, and Canada. Currently, I work as Interaction Design Director at R/GA as well as a freelance interaction designer and information architect. My work has been awarded with national and international awards.
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