Downloading Frenzy: MP3s

Step # 9: THE Final Frontier, or: Downloading Audio Files

So, now it's time to download some MP3 audio files and upload them to my new MP3 player. Instructions are simple enough, and since I consider myself a downloading pro (all LEGAL. I'm anti downloading and burning whole albums or movies), this should be a cinch.

MyMediaMall: I searched for Joseph Finder's Killer Instinct and found it right away. Downloaded it, uploaded it, and gave it a listen. I like that there was some music in the background, at least for a little bit. I can imagine myself being distracted if I were just listening to somebody talk without any other visual or auditory stimulation. I also searched for Chuck Palahniuk, one of my favorite current authors, and I found a passage from his nonfiction book Stranger Than Fiction. I was hoping to find something from CHOKE (my favorite book by Palahniuk), but maybe I can find it somewhere else.

SoundClick: I thought this website was kind of neat, except I couldn't really find anything by a few of the other bands I searched for. When I have more time, I'll definitely check out this site a little bit more. In the meantime, I was able to find Rick Gross' "BOONDOX" with no problem. Interesting tune.

Podcasts @ NPR: I found Car Talk's Call of the Week pretty easily. I gave it a listen, and aside from one of the host's laughing, I thought it was pretty cool. Definitely tackles the age old question: Why are men so defensive when women show interest or have knowledge about "guy things?" Then again, I'm sure some women are the same way when it comes to certain "girl things," too.

All of the searching and downloading went smoothly. I just wish the uploading process was quicker, but I guess we'd need a USB 2.0 port or something like that for our computer. I'm currently uploading some music MP3s to the player, and it's taking a while! Either way, it's still pretty awesome to finally have my own MP3 player.

♪♫ Now I'll have a soundtrack wherever I go. ♫♪