Guest Spain pete Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) Flicking through the sky tv box loads of crappy music stations, pop , rock, country, but nothing dedicated to proper soul music , anyone out there with a few bob ever thought of putting one up to rival the likes of that's what l call piggin music that's a tv station Edited June 8, 2019 by Spain pete Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark S Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 46 minutes ago, Spain pete said: Flicking through the sky tv box loads of crappy music stations, pop , rock, country, but nothing dedicated to proper soul music , anyone out there with a few bob ever thought of putting one up to rival the likes of that's what l call piggin music Believe it or not soul music isnt that popular , whenever you see these list shows on the box like worlds greatest top 50 albums type things apart from Thriller there is never any black music albums . Black American music has allways had a raw deal , odd really when you look at the huge impact and influence its had on all genres of popular music . 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Certainly popular with me growing up in the 60s / 70s and that was without the influence of sampled rap type music and social media , nowadays with a much more diverse cultural society I'm sure the kids want to know where their music came from the same as we did back in the day Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Magic radio has a dedicated soul station called magic soul on dab radio and there's a particular one I listen to called. Keep the faith internet radio station . I did post it in the radio page on here. Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Magic radio has a dedicated soul station called magic soul on dab radio and there's a particular one I listen to called. Keep the faith internet radio station . I did post it in the radio page on here. Steve I'm talking about a tv station steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Daved Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Solar Radio were on it until 1st June. It stopped being cost effective for them when there's so many other ways to broacast - smart phones. smart speakers, internet straming etc. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I'm talking about the goggle box Dave 33 minutes ago, daved said: Solar Radio were on it until 1st June. It stopped being cost effective for them when there's so many other ways to broacast - smart phones. smart speakers, internet straming etc. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 37 minutes ago, daved said: Solar Radio were on it until 1st June. It stopped being cost effective for them when there's so many other ways to broacast - smart phones. smart speakers, internet straming etc. The cost l think was £ 50 ,000 a year and they had no corporate advertising Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Spain pete said: Flicking through the sky tv box loads of crappy music stations, pop , rock, country, but nothing dedicated to proper soul music , anyone out there with a few bob ever thought of putting one up to rival the likes of that's what l call piggin music Would be great to have re runs of soul train and such like. I guess it's all about how much advertising revenue somebody can pull in. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Not a dedicated soul music channel, but Sky Arts has some good programming from time to time. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 In the U.S., of the 50 + Music channels on cable tv, there are quite a few choices for Soul. There's a channel that plays mostly 60's- 80's, another one that plays 80's, 90's and 00's, three or four Hip Hop / Rap channels and a couple that play Soul Love songs. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Spain pete said: I'm talking about a tv station steve Sorry Pete. Misunderstood mate Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Shufflin Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 44 minutes ago, Tomangoes said: I guess it's all about how much advertising revenue somebody can pull in. and yet they use rare soul sounds to sell all kinds of stuff on TV ads, there are topics on SS about it I'm surprised someone has not set up a NS shopping channel on TV, that would get loads of wealthy over 60's watching Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) On 05/06/2019 at 16:15, Mark S said: Believe it or not soul music isnt that popular , whenever you see these list shows on the box like worlds greatest top 50 albums type things apart from Thriller there is never any black music albums . Black American music has allways had a raw deal , odd really when you look at the huge impact and influence its had on all genres of popular music . The more I look at life, the more I get the feeling that the vast majority of people don't really love music that much! They just want to be fashionable. Go with the dictated music industry fashions, so they look young and trendy. Or they just want some background music on while they read the paper!! They call Bruce Springsteen the Boss, even though he is a overhyped poor singer! Then there is all the great fabulous records that get totally ignored! Is there any justice in the music world? Edited June 8, 2019 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve W Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I wish Channel 4 would have a trawl through their vaults and broadcast Soul programmes from middle 80s. I remember interviews with Bobby Womack and Greg Perry, plus who remembers Jeffrey Daniels introducing Soul train in a wrap round skirt? I am sure there are more gems to be found 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Daved Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 12 hours ago, steve w said: I wish Channel 4 would have a trawl through their vaults and broadcast Soul programmes from middle 80s. I remember interviews with Bobby Womack and Greg Perry, plus who remembers Jeffrey Daniels introducing Soul train in a wrap round skirt? I am sure there are more gems to be found That must've been the same programme that had a Def Jam special featuring Tashan, Chuck Stanley and Alyson Williams. It was brilliant. I may still have it on a VHS. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Marty57 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 What about youtube ? Endless clips of artists make your own show . 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Just watching the ‘unsung’ series on YouTube would keep anyone busy for a while Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 On 05/06/2019 at 17:15, daved said: Solar Radio were on it until 1st June. It stopped being cost effective for them when there's so many other ways to broacast - smart phones. smart speakers, internet straming etc. I was a regular listener to Paul Collins show and he has lots of mixes up on mixcloud now. those were excellent modern soul shows that featured some fantastic records. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Solidsoul I agree most people just happy to listen to whatever is on the radio. not many people actually actively seek out more obscure music. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) There are plenty of Soul music radio stations on apps like tunein and via the internet all play classic stuff through to upfront new releases and from jazz to Soulful house. MiSoul on DAB broadcasting in London, Brighton, Manchester And Glasgow. Solar Radio on SKY. Via Tunein or internet there is Stomp Radio, again MiSoul, Zero Radio, Starpoint, CruiseFM, Cheeky Radio, again Solar, Pointblank are just a few can think of. None are dedicated northern soul but some have dedicated shows and some will have djs on that you know like Terry Jones is on MiSoul. Edited June 8, 2019 by Richard Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 57 minutes ago, Dylan said: I was a regular listener to Paul Collins show and he has lots of mixes up on mixcloud now. those were excellent modern soul shows that featured some fantastic records. 54 minutes ago, Dylan said: Solidsoul I agree most people just happy to listen to whatever is on the radio. not many people actually actively seek out more obscure music. 2 minutes ago, Richard said: There are plenty of Soul music radio stations on apps like tunein and via the internet. MiSoul on DAB broadcasting in London, Brighton, Manchester And Glasgow. Solar Radio on SKY. Via Tunein or internet there is Stomp Radio, again MiSoul, Zero Radio, Starpoint, CruiseFM, Cheeky Radio, again Solar, Pointblank are just a few can think of. None are dedicated northern soul but some have dedicated shows and some will have djs on that you know like Terry Jones is on MiSoul. Was asking about a tv station Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 But you can get tunein app on smart tv Pete Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Would be nice to have a dedicated all soulful music tv station to showcase all things old and new would be the perfect outlet to promote new artists and labels with articles and interviews l believe this is a great opportunity for someone . come on all you oligarchs Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Apparently not cheap Pete, unless you can get serious advertising and sponsorship from someone very rich. If it was within reason all of the above stations would have done it Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Almost every single one of the djays on the internet stations pay subs to fulfil their love of playing music and keep the station running only very few are sponsored Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Gordon Mac who owned KISS FM back when it was a pirate then became the biggest black & dance music station in the world runs MiSoul, even he doesn’t see putting it on SKY as economically viable I’m afraid. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Daved Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) There are many, many soul shows on the web but there are very few that are well presented . That's probably another topic altogether Edited June 8, 2019 by daved Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Agreed but you need to remember these are blokes like you and me, they’re not BBC trained presenters that have no interest in the music and just furthering their career Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 But that is the point in question you say the music ! I'm thinking along the lines of the broad church that is music with meaning whether it be soul ,blues, disco , house. rap, the whole shebang ! Something along the lines of that terrible kerrang rock station but with enlightening interviews and articles 35 minutes ago, Richard said: Agreed but you need to remember these are blokes like you and me, they’re not BBC trained presenters that have no interest in the music and just furthering their career Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I’m one of the presenters on Stomp Radio, it was a pirate back in 1987. I’ve tried to arrange a number of interviews and it would surprise you the number of times have been asked how much would pay to have the artist come and promote their new album/single or gigs Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Bbc4 does some good music shows if you check the iplayer not soul music but the recent documentary about the guy who produced dr Dre was very good. he also did lots of other musicians jimmy iovine is the name is was trying to remember Edited June 8, 2019 by Dylan Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) There’s plenty of good stations and plenty of good radio shows out there, it’s much the same as with picking up records it takes a little digging Despite I’m involved in Stomp I listen to loads of the other stations Edited June 8, 2019 by Richard Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 E.g. At the moment until 1pm Terry Jones on MiSoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 On 05/06/2019 at 20:10, solidsoul said: The more I look at life, the more I get the feeling that the vast majority of people don't really love music that much! They just want to be fashionable. Go with the dictated music industry fashions, so they look young and trendy. Or they just want some background music on while they read the paper!! They call Bruce Springsteen the Boss, even though he is a overhyped poor singer! Then there is all the great fabulous records that get totally ignored! Is there any justice in the music world? The more I look at life, the more I get the feeling that the vast majority of people don't really love music that much! They just want to be fashionable. Go with the dictated music industry fashions, so they look young and trendy. the increased feminisation of society has compounded this, women love compromise and this leads to mediocrity in all fields They call Bruce Springsteen the Boss, even though he is a overhyped poor singer! he probably acknowledge that himself, his main talent is as a song writer. and he's a genius. 'got a wife and kids in Baltimore, jack went out for a drive and never came back.' Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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