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I can't find any other threads on Google Music, even though it's been in beta for quite a while now, so I figured this would be a good time for one to be made!
Google Music is essentially a cloud music option. It's currently in beta (but I think almost anyone with a droid can get in easy, or so I've heard.) And as of today (or maybe sooner, I noticed it today) finally allows for invites. Basically you register, and use the Google Music Manager (installed on your PC) to choose songs/directories of songs to upload, then you now have all of your music in the cloud and can access it from any computer (and I think up to 10 phones) any time.
It has a really nifty feature called "instant mix" which allows you to select a song and make an instant playlist (Google uses a Pandora-esque algorithm for this, I assume) based on that song and its qualities.
Another feature is that it allows (at least for phones) for songs to be downloaded in advance so that, in the case of driving through a cell phone dead-zone or something, you will always be able to listen to your music seamlessly.
I won't lie, I haven't given Google Music as much attention as I'd like because of how much I use Pandora. I think that a lot of the audiophiles on TL might enjoy it because you already have tons of music that you listen to on an MP3 player or through ITunes/Winamp.
And so far, I think it's giving you two invitations only (I have two and haven't used them yet, but will probably give them to friends from FB... if not, TL is my next choice!)
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I have been using Google Music for about a month now, and I absolutely love it!
I love being able to have my entire iTunes library up on the "cloud", and be able to access it from anywhere. I can pull it up on my cell phone, on any computer at work...wherever! It's absolutely fantastic.
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Only bad part is that is only temporarily free.
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I have no experience with this. Is this like Spotify or Pandora?
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On July 31 2011 13:10 EZjijy wrote:
Only bad part is that is only temporarily free.
Have they announced whats going to happen after beta is over?
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Sounds awesome, except I don't download any music anymore. At all.
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On July 31 2011 13:15 Archerofaiur wrote:Show nested quote +On July 31 2011 13:10 EZjijy wrote:
Only bad part is that is only temporarily free. Have they announced whats going to happen after beta is over?
No, it just says that in the email when you get invited.
You're Invited!
Welcome to Music Beta, a new service from Google that lets you store your personal collection online and access it instantly without the hassle of wires or syncing.
Enjoy your music anywhere — listen on any web browser or your smartphone or tablet running Android 2.2 or higher.
Save your favorite albums, artists, and playlists on your device so you can keep listening even when you’re not connected.
Create your own custom playlists or build them automatically from a single song.
Get Started
©2011 Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043
You received this email because you requested an invitation to Music Beta. Music Beta is available free for a limited time. If you choose not to complete registration you will not receive further email communication from Google regarding your invitation.
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On July 31 2011 13:14 tok wrote:
I have no experience with this. Is this like Spotify or Pandora?
Nope!
Basically, you just copy your entire music library to the "cloud", where you can then access it from any computer or device.
It has a "smart playlist" feature, which is similar to the "genius playlist" on iTunes.
That's about it! It sounds simple, but it is truly awesome to have your whole music library wherever you go. I've got about 35 GB of music up there right now. I'm gonna be super sad once it's not free anymore ):
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On July 31 2011 15:24 FubsyGamr wrote:Show nested quote +On July 31 2011 13:14 tok wrote:
I have no experience with this. Is this like Spotify or Pandora? Nope! Basically, you just copy your entire music library to the "cloud", where you can then access it from any computer or device. It has a "smart playlist" feature, which is similar to the "genius playlist" on iTunes. That's about it! It sounds simple, but it is truly awesome to have your whole music library wherever you go. I've got about 35 GB of music up there right now. I'm gonna be super sad once it's not free anymore ):
Sounds amazing~
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I have 7 invites to google music. If anyone wants one, send me a PM.
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On August 29 2011 10:47 SoBeDragon wrote:
I have 7 invites to google music. If anyone wants one, send me a PM.
Same here. PM me for your google music, email must be in the PM!
Edit: all gone 
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Nice way for google to monopolize music as well.
I keep all my music to HDD, DVD's, CD's and flash storage devices and don't need no stinking 3rd party computer to store and know about my music, so that in the future lawsuits can be filled against me if they don't have a record of me buying it.
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On August 29 2011 11:41 birdkicker wrote:Show nested quote +On August 29 2011 10:47 SoBeDragon wrote:
I have 7 invites to google music. If anyone wants one, send me a PM. Same here. PM me for your google music, email must be in the PM! Edit: 2 Left!
Sent a PM!
this will be really useful
edit: wait it says its only for usa residents? 
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