Reviews about Misc. Music

rodonnell says "The worst customer service i have ever seen...ever" about FYE

rodonnell — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:30:37 GMT

I have never been so turned off my a retailer in my entire life.

After ordering 2 videogames online at FYE.com it quickly became a traumatizing experience. One the day that they were suppose to ship i received notice that one of the games had been backordered...but then minutes later i received separate shipping information for the two packages. The one game that wasn't backorder arrived on time, but the second one was no where to be found. This is the point that where i began my attempts to contact FYE customer service.

I started by trying to respond to the email that they had sent me. Their emails say specifically "To avoid receiving another auto-response, please reply to this email and we will route your email to the best customer service consultant to assist you."

Within 5 minutes of replying to the email I receive an auto-generated email that says "No additional action will be taken"

So at this point I had to escalate this to calling their customer service line. The customer...

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MrsLodgy says "Creative Connections-Live, Laugh, Love!" about Creative Connections Studio

MrsLodgy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:46:24 GMT

I am the ballet and jazz teacher at Creative Connections and am so proud to be a part of the Creative Connection Team. Karen Diamond is one of the most enthusiastic, creative and courage's woman I know.

In this horrible economy it takes an extremely strong woman with a passion for the arts and giving to others to open a business like this in a small community like Ventnor.

Karen's daughter is one of the most talented children I have ever come across, I have spent most of my life around dancers and entertainers. Micaela Diamond has something special. What a wonderful gift to give your daughter, opening a studio that offers so much to her and to other children in the community.

Karen has hired very talented teachers with very colorful backgrounds. I gave up a dream of having a long career as a dancer to become a wife and a mother, and am very happy with my decision but I am so grateful that Karen has given me the opportunity to dance again. I love seeing all of my students grow...

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Maggies says "Rachael Lodgek is the best ballet instructor I have encountered." about Creative Connections Studio

Maggies — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:02 GMT

My daughter dances with Ms. Rachael. She is magical both in her choreography and her insturction. She has such carisma. I have experience many dance classes throughout my years and I have the qualifications to critque Ms. Rachael. From me, she gets an A+++.

The studio seems very proud of her - as the should be. The owner explained her goal to stay small and attract the best instructors. I can tell you she is indeed meeting her goal with this instructor.

Ms Rachael also teaches my youngest (age 2) in a Giggly Wiggly class that he so loves. He can not wait to attend and talks about the different activities in this class all week.

Kudos to the owner, Karen Diamond, for creating such a wonderful place to dance and play. The studio is and excellent addition to the town and it fits its name fabulously well.

I have heard that the recital for Creative Connections Studio last year (their first) was loads of fun for both the audience and the students. Looking forward...

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Fardreamer says "These are the best Star Wars soundtrack recordings ever!" about The Best Versions of the Star Wars Original Soundtrack Albums

Fardreamer — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:20:58 GMT

A long time ago (1978) but not in a galaxy far, far away, on my 15th birthday a friend of the family's presented me with the two-record (LP) album of music from the original soundtrack from the film then simply known as Star Wars.

The two-record album came in a record sleeve with a white-on-black rendering of the Star Wars logo and the words "original soundtrack composed and conducted by John Williams, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra" on the front, and a stylized rendering of Darth Vader's helmet and breath mask on the back, along with the track lists for both records.

I was 15 at the time and had just gotten my first stereo system, and because I had that youthful ardor for Star Wars that bordered on insane obsession, I listened to the records until they became unplayable due to needle scratches.

What I didn't realize because I didn't keep my liner notes (I was 15!) was that most original soundtrack albums are usually abridged "samplers" of music from movies and television...

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jimboAC says "Creative CONnections; Ventnor, NJ" about Creative Connections Studio

jimboAC — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:42:15 GMT

If you need a good laugh, then check out this place's website. You'll see that Creative Connections is a bunch of dinner theater rejects who will take your money to teach your child yoga, Broadway show tunes, magic, acting, and Zumba! Zumba! Zumba! Save your money. You can be sure the "teachers" at this place will not transform your little darling Baxter and Abigail into Hugh Jackman and Liza with a Z. If you're going to sign up, though, then you better be quick. This outfit will not be in business for long.

I have done business with this place's owner, Karen Diamond. That's where she got the money to pour into this vanity project. You would be a stone-cold fool to do as I did.

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youngc123 says "COOL.." about Tascam - DM-4800 Music Recording Mixer

youngc123 — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:51:43 GMT

This is pretty awesome! . :)

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Lgriswold says "Gotta get one!" about Phillips Home Entertainment System

Lgriswold — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:58:54 GMT

I have a phillips CD player for the wall. It is a stereo cd player and radio that is too sleek to not get. It is just like my 42 inch TV but smaller and fits right up under my Tv. I love listening to music on it. It has two speakers and can be taken off of the wall. It has one cd player and radio with a volume that sends music right to your soul. You have got to get one. I paid 69 dollars and it is worth every cent. I have had it for two years. If you are like me 49 with a bow and love music it is all you need. All the others have room for too many cds and I get confused. This is perfect and what a perfect gift it would make. It is easy to take care of and has a great look for your entertainment wall. Get one today. It is sleek and very modern. It comes in black or stainless steel. So decorative for the eye. It is the Phillips stereo hi fi stystem that lets you listen to music when you want. I listen to music when company comes and when not. I find the sound to be just right for my three...

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DaveSF says "Run ,Run away and do not look back -no support -no help" about FYE

DaveSF — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:20:55 GMT

This company will sell you promo cd's with a huge cut in one side for full price then never return emails or answer the phone number they give you.It will tell you you can leave a message and they will return it in the order it was recieved but it just hangs up on you before that can happen.Emails are never answered except for the automated ones that say no further action will be taken unless you reply to the useless automated email -then they either send the same no further action automated email again or just do not respond.once they have your money they do not care if you have a problem or not.DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THESE RIP OFF ARTISTS AT ALL COSTS!

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njchicaa says "Radio Margaritaville is the soundtrack for my life." about Radio Margaritaville

njchicaa — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:46:48 GMT

I bought a Sirius radio and subscription for my husband several years ago back when Howard Stern was making the move. I didn't have much interest in satellite radio until I learned that there was a channel called Radio Margaritaville which was run/inspired by Jimmy Buffett. I am a HUGE Parrothead and demanded that my husband buy me my own Sirius radio and subscription so I could listen to it while I was at home.

Despite the name, Radio Margaritaville is not an all-Jimmy Buffett channel. This is a good thing! Even the biggest Parrothead can tire of the songs after awhile. Radio Margaritaville combines famous and obscure Buffett songs, Bob Marley, Kenny Chesney, the Beatles, Dire Straits, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Dave Matthews Band, Steely Dan, Toots & The Maytals, John Hyatt, UB40, etc. I'd say that the playlists are probably 25-30% Jimmy Buffett and the rest is made up of other groups. They also have a few hours dedicated to other music, including the Feets at Five hour which...

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JanetHattem says "One $6.99 CD, per month!" about Yourmusic.com

JanetHattem — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:06:25 GMT

at www.yourmusic.com sells brand new CD's for $6.99 each. In fact, all single CD's listed are $6.99 unless it is a 2-CD package or collection and shipping is free! When you join the club you will choose which CD's you want and put them in your queue. They will automatically send you one per month. You must keep cd's in your queue because if it is empty when it's time to send you a cd, you will be billed anyway.

I really like this club. They have a pretty good selection but not everything. The price is right and it is great for gifts! You can purchase more than one per month too.

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Reviewlady21 says "I'm so excited, I just can't hide it" about Pointer Sisters- Automatic

Reviewlady21 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:38:57 GMT

I made a post on the forum here, I mentioned that I really don't care for boy groups (backstreet boys, new kids on the block, etc) and female groups (except for the pointer sisters and destiny's child both groups rock!) any way to continue I a huge fan of the pointer sisters and I like their songs especially the one called "automatic". it's probably consider more of a new wave/dance song, and I usually don't listen to dance songs. but this one has a great beat, and the lyrics are catchy. the lead vocals sound like a man is singing rather than a woman or in this case Ruth Pointer.

the song was feature in the GTA vice city game on the radio station "fever 105" and is avaliable whenever the lead character enters a car, motorcyle or enters "malibu club".

I guess the main reason why I like this song is simply because it reminds me of my childhood. sometimes when I am playing GTA VC and this song comes on I want to get up and start dancing. except I choose not to (I have two left feet).

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this2shallpass19 says "The Twilight Soundtrack feels like you are watching the movie!" about Twilight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

this2shallpass19 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:24:59 GMT

Since watching the movie Twilight countless times, I have fallen in love with the music played in the movie. In a random conversation with my mom, I mentioned how much I loved the Twilight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack that I heard on Amazon.com. When I saw her today, she had a surprise for me...the soundtrack!

Out of the twelve songs on the soundtrack, there are only three or so that I'm not crazy about. Three of those songs give me the (good) chills because I like them so much.

1. Muse - Supermassive Black Hole

2. Paramore - Decode

3. The Black Ghosts - Full Moon

4. Linkin Park - Leave Out All The Rest

5. Mutemath - Spotlight (Twilight mix)

6. Perry Farrell - Go All The Way (Into the Twilight)

7. Collective Soul - Tremble For My Beloved

8. Paramore - I Caught Myself

9. Blue Foundation - Eyes On Fire

10. Rob Pattinson - Never Think

11. Iron & Wine - Flightless Bird, American Mouth

12. Carter Burwell - Bella's Lullaby

The best thing about this soundtrack is that not only...

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MikeMaroon says "An Old Favorite Brings Country Music "Home"" about Joe Diffie: In Concert -Chattanooga, TN

MikeMaroon — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:16:22 GMT

On June 7, 2009, right smack in the middle of Chattanooga's huge annual two week music-fest, "Riverbend", a thousand or so people chose to ignore the teeming masses down by the river watching Three Dog Night for another venue. A man who hasn't had a song on country radio in 5 years was giving a benefit concert for the local firefighter's association at the Soldiers & Sailor's Memorial Auditorium in downtown Chattanooga, TN. But, it wasn't just any old has-been singer. No sir, this concert was being put on by Mr. Joe Diffie, Opry member, owner of 5 number one country singles, 2 platinum albums and as good a country singer as you will find. Anywhere. There seems to be a perception in this country that just because an artist isn't currently on radio or releasing new material he's irrelevant. That perception, as a thousand plus people understood this night, is wrong.

For a man who currently has no hit songs on the radio, Diffie was sure met with unbridled enthusiasm as the...

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LufkinLady43 says "good customer service ruined by mistreatment of staff" about FYE

LufkinLady43 — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:32:26 GMT

I am shocked at the way this store speaks to thier employees. I was shopping at FYE (Lufkin Tx) and I was sickened by the way the manager was speaking to a young man in the store. I felt so bad for him and did not like the way that he was being bullied. I was in the store 15 mins and I saw this poor kid great each customer and tell us about the sales between being chewed out by his boss. It made me not want to shop there agian. I have worked retail for ten years and I have never seen anything like this in my life. I had enough of it and left. I wonder if the kid quite? I know I would never be able to put up with that. YOU DON'T AMBUSH YOUR EMPLOYEES ON THE SALES FLOOR BECAUSE THE CUSTOMERS DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO HEAR IT.

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musicisinus2 says "Love Sirius radio, so much variety with no commercials" about Sirius Satellite Radio

musicisinus2 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:00:47 GMT

I chose to buy a Sirius satellite radio instead of purchasing a CD player for my car. Also with the home systems, I was able to easily move in into the house. For around $10 per month I am able to listen to a variety of music, without the clutter of CD's. The stations also play many new songs and since the stations a placed into genres you can choose the station of the music that you like or are in the mood for. There are no commercials and if the DJs talk it's not for hour blocks like on FM radio.

I only paid $60 for the car setup and $100 for the home stereo, which is a lot cheaper that having to purchase of new systems. On top of purchasing the music for your collection.

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themeyers5 says "I will NEVER shop there again" about FYE

themeyers5 — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:12:22 GMT

My kids are totally into Webkinz so when she saw a sign on their door advertising them, we decided to check it out. There was a display of Webkinz with a sign on top saying "Buy 1 Get 1 Free!!" Of course, my kids were ecstatic. After much thought, each child chose 2 Webkinz. It was only when we went to the check out that we learned that the free offer was through an in-store rebate only. So there I am, with two kids in love already with their two pets and now, the cost to me has just doubled. There was no mention on the display that it was a rebate. (Can you say deceptive sales practices?) I bit the bullet and purchased the 4 Webkinz for $60, knowing I would eventually get $30 back. Well, it turned out that we lost one of the proofs of purchase, however, the receipt clearly stated the name of the pet and the dollar amount. The rebate was through FYE itself, not the manufacturer. Even though I sent them the original receipt with 3 of the 4 proofs of purchase, they refused...

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zacksgyrl says "HOWARD STERN THE KING OF ALL MEDIA!!!!!!" about Sirius Satellite Radio

zacksgyrl — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:53:33 GMT

The only reason I have Sirius is due to Howard moving there in 2005. It was exciting and very rewarding to hear them all completly uncensored. At first all I listened to was Howard 24/7. After awhile I started browsing the other stations. I automatically feel in LOVE with Alt Nation channel 21. They have such an awesome variety of music with bands like The Killers, Interpool, Paramore, Lilly Allen, . The dj's were pretty cool. There is one dj in particular that "ROCKS!" and her name is Madison. She is really cool and very entertaining. Another channel that I have set on my tuner is Classic Rewind channel 20. They play alot of as we call in L.A. "KROQ". Which is a station in L.A. that plays groups like The Smiths, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Siouxie and the Banshees, The Clash just to mention a few. What was even cooler was some of KROQ's old dj's were now on Sirius. I often take drive from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA which is about a 5 hour drive. Oh my goodness how in the heck did I ever...

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Rubesan says "The only white noise sound that really delivers what it says!" about Pure White Noise

Rubesan — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:42:52 GMT

I live in an apartment across the street from a bus stop, where city busses noisily idle throughout the night. The noise kept me from sleeping, even when I closed the window.

I did a search for "block noise CD' and found the Pure White Noise website, among others. There I found an extensive collection of different sounds that claimed to block out noise. After listening to the sound samples, I wound up choosing the 'Comforts of Home 3-Pack' of CDs that includes Soothing Air Conditioner, Calming Fan and Peaceful Air Purifier. And wow...did they work beautifully!

I downloaded each sound into my iPod, put on my headphones and all I heard was a very steady hum that really blocked out the bus noise. An added benefit was that each sound was so calming that it actually helped me fall asleep. I recommend all of the CDs in this 3-pack because they did a great job. However, my personal favorite is the Soothing Air Conditioner.

Great products, great service, and they...

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Coz says "Save your money" about Happy Days- A New Musical

Coz — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:10:37 GMT

This production should have been called "High School Musical" because that's about the level it attains. In fact, I have seen better high school productions.

I thought the songs and lyrics would have been super, since Paul Williams wrote the score, but that was also disappointing. Only the Fonz performance was worth mentioning.

This show should only be seen in the local commmunity theater circle, i.e., $35-45 per ticket. Our kids paid $ 75 for downtown Philadelphia performance on 3/28/09.

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Vetsy says "helps you get close to nature, when nature helps you relax" about Pure White Noise

Vetsy — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:21:35 GMT

I really enjoy the CD's by Pure White Noise, when I need to de-stress, relax, meditate or sleep they have the CD I need!

The two I currently have are ( Distant Thunderstorm ) I actually sleep to this one it keeps my mind from roaming when I'm trying to sleep and it's 73 minutes of thunder and rain that sooth's you.. Not.. scare you.. there are No loud crackle, cracks, bangs and booms! to scare you out of your mind in the middle of your sleep... No! music instruments either...just Nature!

(Babbling brook ) I sleep, read, write and meditate with this one, ..74 minutes of gentle babbling water over rocks.. help me tune out other busy thoughts that interfere with my progress.... No! music.. just the soothing sound of the brook!... However, if you like the mix
of Music and nature, they have that too.... You can listen before you buy! which is a big plus in my book!
There have several relaxing soothing Cd's to choose from for people of all ages from infants to adults. ......