Do the music charts, or record sales make any difference to you?

Question

It really doesn't bother me who is number one in the singles charts or how many copies an album has sold.

If I like the album then that is all that matters to me.

Answer 1

my thoughts exactly.

Answer 2

No. I buy music sound because I like it and the key and frequency of the song is what body and ears want, not what some chart is presenting as the best song. If I'm writing a song then I'll look at the top five songs and see what key they are in, usually they top five are in the same key or rel minor. Then the song that is at the bottomof the chart and moving up and see what key it is in and transpose the song I have into that key. Hopefully it will race up the chart as well. Keys are a construction of sound and frequency which change throughout the year and affect the buying public which is represented by the charts and some people do go and buy on that marker. You mike hear a song to day and hate it, only to hear it a year from now and like it, the key of the first release didn't excite as the ket of the second release does. Hopoe this has helped you Dave.

Answer 3

The charts should reflect public opinion rather than the other way round. And the charts will then be used by the record companies to see what's popular and who they should sign up, etc.



Now that I'm 30 something and don't listen to Radio 1, I really don't care, and really don't know what's riding high in the charts. The last great album I heard was Gogol Bordello's - "Gypsy Punk" which I don't believe reached the top 10 at any point

Answer 4

Not really. The only difference is that if a song is doing quite well in the charts then its on the radio more so I am more likely to hear it. This can go either way though, I can start to like it and go buy it, or it can get on my nerves and make me hate it.

I know some people who will only buy tracks from bands who are unheard of cos the buyer likes to be seen as original and alternative. I find that a bit odd and false. You should buy what you like. Even if it does mean you normally like rock but you've just bought the next Britney Spears single. It takes all sorts after all.

Answer 5

Yes my friend you've hit the nail on the head there.I couldn't tell you what is in the singles charts, and I'm not in the least bit interested. Now albums are another matter all together. Anyone can make a good single, but to make a complete album of good songs takes real talent.

Answer 6

Now that the UK charts are going to be decided, not by physical sales, but by downloads, there will be some drastic changes. The Beatles are thought to be about to take most of the top 10 places. But if that is what people are listening to, then that should be reflected in the charts.

Get rid of some of the rubbish they call music at the moment - although there are always a couple of hotties in there somewhere.

Answer 7

It doesn't influence what music I would buy, and I think until recently, it was a bit of a joke. However, 2 changes that have been brought in recently makes it seem a good way of judging the quality/longevity of the music out there.

Firstly, it now incorporates downloads - this clearly needed to happen with the iPod generation taking over. And secondly, a single/album doesn't have to be classified as a new release in order to be eligible to be in the charts. I LOVE this idea - it means that truly important music, or music that stands the test of time, can continue to be recognised...

Answer 8

No not personally, I have no interest in whos number #1 in the singles or the album charts, its just my job to make sure that they look good for the customers - I work in a music shop.

Answer 9

Not really, i like a lot of metal which almost obviously never hits the top 20 charts let alone even the top 100, i do occasionally like some of the stuff that has high record sales though.

Answer 10

I agree with you. The charts have nothing to do with or have no influence over my choice of music. I definitely do not run out to buy an album just because it's at the top of the charts.

Answer 11

It does kind of make a difference, because I prefer bands that are not mainstream and well-known, and usually when they make it to the radio, I don't like them much any more because all of the posers like them and it ruins the band. (AHEM: Fall Out Boy)



But I do like bands on the charts, too. Green Day is still awesome, not their new stuff, their old albums,a and they were best sellers



Guns N Roses is totally awesome, and their albums were probably all on the charts



(I'm too young to confirm that)

Answer 12

It makes no difference to me either, the only thing I find it easy for is if you look on the list in the shop then can go straight to the number in the display to get the cd you wanted. I am always happy if someone I like gets to number 1 though just for their sense of achievment. And when things go to number 1 for a second time, like Snow Patrol or the Killers I just think thats nice for them.

Answer 13

No and especially not these days as the quality of music generally has slipped. Also with MTV showing old stuff along with new it means younger people are getting turned onto other sounds than what's in the chart now. So increasingly back catalogues are becoming as important as the contemporary.

Answer 14

no- as i gave up on the charts 9 years ago. almost all the artists care more about making money, than proper music. it doesn't make a difference to me as music nowadays is crap. i listen to the old stuff from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. cannot be arsed with the 00s and today's music scene

Answer 15

not really i will buy what i like and not what someone else says i should all the best music will never go to number one anyway cos fans would rather buy an album than a single

all the songs that get no. 1 these days are all just rubbish anyway like leona lewis and mika etc!!

Answer 16

Not a blind bit of difference, never has for me. I'm more likely to buy something that's not been in the charts than hit #1 - because if it's popular with that many people it's usually rubbish.

Answer 17

I suspect the people with more money than sense who prebook anything and everything actually put up the prices beyond what they need to be, so yeah the charts make a difference to the amount that I would like to pay.

Answer 18

Charts are a con to push an artist. Think hard how many songs make #1 that you think really belong in the trashcan. Radio stations and DJs are often offered incentives to push certain artists and music. Follow your own taste and dont be conned.

Answer 19

Well worryingly - YES.



I don't listen to the charts and I really don't care what is in them, but when we end up in some old peoples home dribbling down our shirts (okay so I'll be there sooner than you I guess, but might still be there when you arrive) the care assistant will be keeping us amused with NOW 58 - or something similar.



What do you mean you don't like it!

Everyone likes it!



See what I mean ... depressing isn't it.

Answer 20

I agree - The charts are all what the record companies wnat you to hear. Not that it's all rubbish but there is a lot of good music that does not get in the chart

Answer 21

I'm not sure that "music" is a true description of the drivel that comes out of Pop Idol and the like. The fact that "pensioners" are getting back on the stage to sell out audiences says everything.

Answer 22

They cant can they? I mean the record companies will virtually give the records away to record outlets to up the position of that record in the charts. A radio station can be asked to play their records and why wouldn't they?

If it sounds good to you buy it, otherwise leave it on the shelf.

Answer 23

Yeah i feel the same. Just because something is number 1 its the taste of the person who brought it. For example Mika isdoing well for singles sale at the moment, but i wouldnt buy his single really. One of my favourite songs at the moment is When your heart stops beating and is down at something like Number 44, but i still love the song because its a good song not cause other people like it.

Answer 24

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Answer 25

where people are in the charts makes no difference to me at all - however you will find from time to time that being higher in the charts does make you aware of a track or artists that may have gone un-noticed.

Answer 26

I agree it does'nt make a difference,as everyone has different tastes,not everyone will go out and buy the same songs.There's loads of songs that i have liked that have had really low positions in the charts,and loads of songs that have been number ones that i have thought were crap.

Answer 27

It doesn't matter to me either, but sometimes a song hits the top 20 quickly and I haven't heard it yet so it being on the list will make me check it out. I won't buy the song if I don't like it though!

Answer 28

Makes no difference to me because most of the 'singers' in the charts are the worst I've ever heard.

Answer 29

It's all a matter of personal taste. You buy what you like, it doesn't matter what the charts say. I have heard that the charts are fiddled anyway.

Answer 30

I am not influenced directly, as the charts/sales do not usually represent the music I like.

Answer 31

I don't follow the charts and never have. If I happen to buy the number one single it tends to be by sheer chance!

Answer 32

Well I used to kep a closer eye on them when I worked for different record shops ect, but in my opinion , I feel they are rigged adn have felt that way for a long time.



Now, I just listen to what I want to listen to and make up my own mind on things.

Answer 33

No. As long as i like the music i'm gonna buy it. It doesn't matter to me if its on top of charts or not.

Answer 34

I agree with you, it just dosen't matter anymore. In my teens sunday evening on Radio 1 was so important, we'd all listen in to see who had made it to the no.1 spot, and then we all looked forward to thursday night "top of the pops" ah the good old days!!!!!

Answer 35

I buy what I like not where it's in the charts. Very out dated now

Answer 36

Me too. The charts are totally pointless and they never have good songs as the number one anyway.

Answer 37

I don't go for statistics, If i like the musik then nobody can stop me to purchase that musik. These are all tools of research..that how much they sold the album..

Answer 38

a) are you jesus? why are so many of your questions on the front page?



b) no, not at all. and i hate people trying to justify an album as better than another based on sales

Answer 39

I agree with you. If I like the music, I will buy the CD, whether it is in the charts or not.

Answer 40

No, I don't think Walmarts choice of music is the best. Price and demand are always the motivator with capitalist sales and exposure (censorship). I listen to what I like, and most of it doesn't get any air play.

Answer 41

yeah I agree, but sometimes it is nice to know that someone else likes the same music as you and stuff, but usually I think that the charts are a fix anyway

Answer 42

i must admit i am the same, as long as i like the album then that is all i am bothered about at the end of the day!

Answer 43

No it does not bother me either i like who i like and thats it weather they only sold 1 song or a million it makes no difference to me.

Answer 44

Your right it makes no difference to me, if i like it I'll buy it,

It make's a difference to the artists who wrote and sing the songs/tracks, and the producers, and the record company's, and the promoters, (were do i stop)

All the best

~Dekker~

Answer 45

i dnt bother with the charts that much. mainly cos im not into that sort of music...



i will have to agree with a lot of ppl in saying,

i dnt care. i only buy it if i like it....

Answer 46

not at all if the musics good then ill buy it but just because its a no 1 makes no difference but i have got the new MIKA album and its just so good go suck those lollipops

Answer 47

These days,

No, not in the slightest. I often have absolutely no idea what is at number 1 who the artist is.



I just don't care.

Answer 48

it does not bother me i may be 61 years old but still collect what i like this way you can collect odd records that in the future they can be worth a lot of money(my record collection is valuble oh well leave for kids)

Answer 49

Its all only kids who worry about whos number one!!! You reach a certain age and you only then buy what you want to hear not what your friends think you should be listening too.

Answer 50

when i was a teenager i was very interested in how the charts were moving but then i got a life! i couldnt tell you whos been #1 for yonks!lol!

Answer 51

Agree totally, to be honest i never know whats number 1, doesn't seem to always be best song

Answer 52

Absolutely not.

The stuff I like never charts anyway.

The people who follow the charts are like flies eating shite.

Answer 53

Only indirectly in that it influences what music I may get to hear, then I decide what I like

Answer 54

Do not give a rats my man. So I am wasting both our times answering this. Oh well, rather this than work!

Answer 55

nah dont really bother me, i listen to what i like when i like and the same with buyin singles and albums!

Answer 56

I totally agree. I won't buy something because it's No. 1, or because it's won an award. If I like it, I'll buy it. If I don't, I won't. Good question, hon. xx

Answer 57

I toally agree with you.



Music is music and if you like it you like it.



We dont need a chart to tell us what is god and what is bad.

Answer 58

most of the stuff i listen to isn't even in the charts hehehe

so i don't care at all :)

Answer 59

doesnt relly bother me but a admit i like to know if a single i like is out

Answer 60

Not to me, if i was getting royalty cheques or the like it would be a different story mind you!

Answer 61

I agree no one really cares apart from the band or artist themselves !

Answer 62

it did when i was younger,remember listening to charts on Sun night with my friends dying for Duran Duran to be no.1 !! we used to tape it on old cassette player.forgive me i was young lol

Answer 63

no i buy what i like without being affected by the charts.

Answer 64

NO not at all there are for more important things going on my life and i suspect everyone elses too

Answer 65

Not really. I'm waaaaaay too old to be influenced by fads and fashions.

Answer 66

You've go it right. Buy what you like not what Simon A*sehole Cowell thinks you should buy!

Answer 67

totally agree, can't say i like much chart stuff (must b gettin old)

Answer 68

do the charts still exist?

Answer 69

no it doesn't bother me. I'm not going to die not knowing who is No.1

Answer 70

No, makes no difference to me or my buying habits

Answer 71

just a little bit, if i want to buy new music i usually look their first.

Answer 72

same for me i will only buy what i like to listen to

Answer 73

i only listen to punk rock so it make no diff to me atall

Answer 74

Not in the slightest.

Answer 75

To keep my answer simple, NO

Answer 76

no interest what so ever i tend to download what i feel like

Answer 77

Why should it matter? It's just statistics....

Answer 78

not realy if i like themusic i will buy if not i wont

Answer 79

No Neither do, Never has done or Never will do.!!!

Answer 80

None at all.

Answer 81

i agree with you

Answer 82

yeah me too i don't care

Answer 83

No

Answer 84

Not not really

Answer 85

Hey i agree.!!!

Answer 86

not really mate.

i like what i like and thats it!!

Answer 87

i feel the sane,it is all shite.

Answer 88

No, not to me.

Answer 89

no

Answer 90

no

Answer 91

no

Answer 92

No.

Answer 93

no not really.