Do you have to listen to an album in order?

Yes, people can listen to your album in any order they want, but that doesn’t mean they will. On the contrary, any good listener will assume that the songs on an album were ordered by the artist in a specific way for a specific reason: because that’s the way the artist wanted them to be heard.

How do you order albums?

Perfecting your song order when you sequence an album can mean the difference between a great artistic statement and a nice mixtape.

1. Step #1: Plan ahead.
2. Step #2: Lead with your hit.
3. Step #3: Plan to build from there.
4. Step #4: Add some variety.
5. Step #5: Create flow.
6. Step #6: Break your album into chapters.

How many times should you listen to an album before judging?

For your next listening session, employ these 5 tips: 1. Listen 3 times before you judge We are way too quick to judge. I have a “3 listens” policy when it comes to music. When an album first reaches our ears, our psyche searches out something familiar. If it’s different, we resist it.

Do you follow these 5 tips for better listening?

Do You Follow These 5 Tips For Better Music Listening? 1 Listen 3 times before you judge. 2 Try something new. 3 Play it loud. 4 Focus. 5 Share.

Are You in too much of a rush to listen to music?

Most of us are in too much of a rush. The thought of sitting down to consciously listen to music is uncomfortable. We’re so used to doing something with music in the background. Let me challenge you – pick an album and listen to it without distraction. Do it now. Report back in an hour. Try listening to an album all the way through.

How do you choose a good album?

Try listening to an album all the way through. This iTunes generation is all about hits – picking and choosing songs off albums. Great albums are great albums, not just a couple great songs with filler. Internalize what the artist is communicating – what the songs are saying. Engage with the musical journey of the entire album.