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With modern car radio it only takes one touch of the button to start a frequency scan. In my own car, a Ford Focus (and many other models), there's even a switch on one of the steering wheel stalks, so it's no more dangerous than switching an indicator on - you don't even have to look across to where the radio is on the dashboard.
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« Reply #31 on: 16:08:41, 02-03-2007 » |
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I do not work on a Friday, so today I can enjoy listening to Sean Rafferty in clear digital audio on Sky channel 0103.  |
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« Reply #32 on: 16:46:04, 02-03-2007 » |
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Scott Nelson, Are you Raffery's fan? Do you like his programmes?
It is a bit too chatty for me and no point is there, but if one has time it is not bad to know who is doint what, etc.
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« Reply #33 on: 18:18:40, 02-03-2007 » |
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Hey there, I only started listening to him on Tuesday evening after work. I thought I would give him a try because I got bored with Mark Forrest on Classic FM. So far, I have found Sean Rafferty quite a pleasure to listen to.  |
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« Reply #34 on: 20:41:19, 02-03-2007 » |
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Yes, he is not bad, introduces different groups and people I never heard about. It is a promotion for many concerts.
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« Reply #35 on: 13:15:44, 03-03-2007 » |
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Very true! Sean Rafferty is going to accompany me home Monday to Thursday evenings when I drive home from work!  |
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« Reply #36 on: 14:27:47, 03-03-2007 » |
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I have complained at the other place about about Raffers and his inane interview technique, but agree that this place should not become a slagging ground for criticising R3 presenters. Sorry if that first clause offends anyone. However, I am pleased we have Rafferty doing the drive time thing and Brown doing the Budget thing rather than the other way around.
And one small benefit of the evening concert starting at 7.00 is that I nearly always miss In Tune on the way home from work.......
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« Reply #37 on: 16:07:15, 03-03-2007 » |
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Do some people dislike Sean Rafferty because of his accent?
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« Reply #38 on: 16:10:56, 03-03-2007 » |
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I think that some people are very knowledgeable and erudite. For them his programme is too primitive. May be he doesn't include much of interesting stuff about music that other people know.
I am happy with little bits that come my way. He gives me some information. So I listen to the programme when I can.
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« Reply #39 on: 17:08:16, 03-03-2007 » |
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Do some people dislike Sean Rafferty because of his accent?
No, its not that, I hope. There was an awful lot of presenter bashing on the other boards and I really hope we never repeat that. Its only a radio programme for goodness sake, and if you or tp (whose judgement I would always respect) like him, fine. If I had to commute home by car, I would probably listen into him reguarly. But there's something about his manner that is not straightforward, he seems too gushy by half and pleased with himself... But I may be wrong... |
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« Reply #40 on: 17:19:22, 03-03-2007 » |
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I just sense de ja vu here a la Paul Gambaccini. I hear he was axed from Radio 3 because most listeners complaint about his style, presentation and accent.
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« Reply #41 on: 17:46:46, 03-03-2007 » |
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It is amasing for me to hear all different opinions. It is good to see how differently people react on programmes and presenters. This board is an eye opener for me. Thank you Michael and all for giving us this board.
Professional musicians have their agenda, but the public just like to listen to different presenters and musicians. Mine is mostly educational. It is good because there is a place for everybody.
Thank you DonBasilio for your trust in me. I think you know more than I do in many areas. May be somebody else will come and tell us why they like or don't like the programme.
Rafferty makes his choice who to present in his programme. As I know little his choices are good for me. May be he is a little bit conservative in his choices of musicians. I don't really know.
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« Reply #42 on: 17:55:31, 03-03-2007 » |
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Accents used to bother me on the radio because years ago, most of the presenters were from the south of England. But, as time as gone on we now have regional dialects on the radio. Both Sean Rafferty and Paul Gambaccini are brilliant. Andy Kershaw also has a regional dialect - it's never really bothered me.
Sean's presentation and style on the radio is fantastic.
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« Reply #43 on: 17:59:28, 03-03-2007 » |
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I like him to. I don't care for accents as long as I understand. For me he has a very good accent if any.
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« Reply #44 on: 18:11:06, 03-03-2007 » |
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I remember Paul G. I really liked him, accent and all. Big shame he went. To me he was informed and enthusiastic without being gushy. And yes, it was almost certainly prejudice and snobbery that lead to his departure.
I just don't warm to Sean R but I'm quite happy to listen to him at times. I don't want to go down the awful road of presenter bashing, so I won't add to what I said above.
How's the car radio reception? All the best down Essex way.
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