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constructive criticisms
To start, I like the new music idea, especially if it means a cut or two off of each new addition. That's long overdue.
I'm a bit apprehensive about the amount of programming and the anticipated lack of variety. I count:
Gnosis
Prog Shores
EP
New Moon
Headphones
Planaterium
That's basically 36 hours a week (with repeats), or 20% of the week. That by itself seems reasonable. However:
I do have concerns about the tight definition of the formats:
Gnosis - is the exception, they'll play anything! Very refreshing.
Prog Shores - covers a need (non-US music). Could be a bit more current.
EP - at the whim of Tommy, so it tends to be a bit the same.
New Moon - same as Gnosis, a needed program.
Headphones - I don't understand this. Headphones are what you use to hear music with when you want privacy, or do not want to disturb others. It's not a format. And the Brain Rock title gives my rock of a brain a headache. I don't see this format as anything other than EP is, a playing of favorite songs by the DJ.
Planaterium - Ambient and Space music are popular themes, but I don't feel thay represent more of the prog slice than fusion, classic prog, neo, or any other sub-genre. I'm glad you made it a prog station Avian - I couldn't see 24/7 of space rock.
As you can see, I'm not big on strict formats. I go under the assumption that everyone has bought what they really like, and the station is a great source of finding more music.
I look forward to the new programming, but I feel it needs to be monitored, or you will find a vast ocean of music will be ignored.
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