If you haven't already discovered the world of Pandora, I thought I'd give you the heads up on this fantastic music resource this weekend. Pandora is based on the The Music Genome Project™.
Each song in the Music Genome Project is analyzed using up to 400 distinct musical characteristics by a trained music analyst. These attributes capture not only the musical identity of a song, but also the many significant qualities that are relevant to understanding the musical preferences of listeners.The Project's database is updated on a continual basis with new releases and emerging artists...
In short, you enter the name of an artist that you love (like Zion I) and Pandora will find other artists for you (like Omni) based on some complex stuff I'm too tired to understand or get into now. The site has links to most music on iTunes (as well as a link to where you can purchase a CD)... Seriously, all you have to do is set a station, sit back, and enjoy. I'm loving it!!! (So mad McDonald's ruined that expression).
Sorry every time I bring up McDonald's I'm reminded of their "I'd hit it" ad...
