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Discussion in 'Feedback' started by Phillip, May 3, 2003.

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  1. RyGuy New Member

    MCR hasn't been functioning correctly

    Hello, I have been noticing that the radio portion of the Muppet Central webpage is not functioning correctly. What happens is every time I click on the "Now Playing"logo just under the photo that corresponds with the song/ musicial piece that's currently playing, " I find myself on the default page which features a photo of the muppets in a group photo with Kermit the Frog in the center. on the top of the page, there's a big yellow symbol indicating to click here in order to play the station.

    Whenever I click on the yellow symbol with the black arrow it brings up the normal sign-in page. when I type the required information it brings me to the normal "live 365 " intoductory "message with a male voice. I only hear a portion of an advertisement then the station "stops " and I am unable to hear the music. In Case you are wondering ,I am not a member of Live 365 .

    My only theroy is that maybe you are required to be a member to acess MCR now . That's the only logicial explanation I can come up with. I put togther context clues and seeing this is occuring more frequently nowadays , that led me to believe this was the case . Am I correct ?:) :confused:
    RyGuy, Apr 3, 2008
    #241

  2. Phillip Administrator

    I believe that the first 10 times you listen, Live365 doesn't require you to login but after that they do. Your information is kept private and having an account gives you some additional listening options and features. Let us know if you still have trouble after you create an account.

    Now if you what you are seeing is a station full message that means that all of our "free" listener slots are currently full. By signing up for a Live365 VIP membership you are guaranteed access 24/7 and get much higher sound quality.

    Thanks for listening.
    Phillip, Apr 3, 2008
    #242

  3. MrsPepper Active Member

    RyGuy, if you have iTunes you can listen for free, that's what I do. Somehow I got the station feed onto my iTunes playlist.
    MrsPepper, Apr 3, 2008
    #243

  4. The Count Moderator

    Hi... Another thing you can try is, next time you log into MCR with your Live365 member name and password, click on the Remember Me checkbox nearby. This should help you on subsequent log-ins to the station feed as a free listener.
    Hope this helps.
    The Count, Apr 3, 2008
    #244

  5. The Count Moderator

    Hey Phil... Something weird just happened. So I'm listening to MCR as a free listener like always, which I can enjoy all the live-long day. But then I get this message saying that my curren free listener session wil expire in a few minutes, and to click a "Continue" button. That then allows me to keep listening like usual... But it feels like now Live365 is pushing the VIP sign-up feature more aggressively. Is this a new change to the radio station while I've been away lately? Just something that tweaked me the wrong way and thought I'd post about it. Hope this can be settled soonish.
    The Count, Apr 4, 2008
    #245

  6. Phillip Administrator

    It sounds like you are talking about the "Are You Still There" prompt that comes up about every 45 minutes or so on the free version of the stream. These began in March 2007 in response to much higher proposed royalty rates that we pay per listener per track. The "Are You Still There" prompt ensures that there is actually someone listening at that time and the stream isn't playing when no one is there.

    Also beginning this month Live365 has dramatically increased their broadcasting fees and lowered the number of "free listeners" on all of their plans in response to the new royalty rates which are still being negotiated. So because of both of these factors, yes they are pushing VIP membership more as of late.
    Phillip, Apr 4, 2008
    #246

  7. The Count Moderator

    Thanks. Sounds like a year after everybody's fears, we have to take up the fight again of keeping rates competitive and not the ridiculous raises initially talked about. Oh well, I hope MCR keeps playing.
    The Count, Apr 4, 2008
    #247

  8. Erine81981 Active Member

    Hey Phil. I was listening to the Muppet Radio today and saw a mess up on a Fraggle Rock song. The name was right and everything but it said it was from Season 2.

    Heed To The DrumBeat was the song. Just wanted to let you know. Keep up the wonderful work you've done for this radio. I have songs you might not have send to you here sometime when i get a chance. But i'll email you first and let you tell me if you don't have them or do.
    Erine81981, Apr 7, 2008
    #248

  9. Phillip Administrator

    Good catch. This one has been updated.
    Phillip, Apr 8, 2008
    #249

  10. David French Member

    Noticed a possible mistake - the LP version of "Lady of Spain" was played on MC Radio a couple of minutes ago. This was billed as simply "Lady of Spain", but the actual track listing as given on the back cover of the LP is Marvin Suggs and His Muppaphone Play "Lady of Spain".
    David French, Apr 19, 2008
    #250

  11. mikebennidict New Member

    Looks like MC radio isn't working right now.


    Disregaurd.
    mikebennidict, May 3, 2008
    #251

  12. mikebennidict New Member

    Picture A World.

    Haven't heard the song in a while.

    Is it still in rotation?
    mikebennidict, May 30, 2008
    #252

  13. Phillip Administrator

    Yes, we play three different versions. The original, the one with Julie Andrews and the latest version from the new "Love the Earth" DVD.
    Phillip, May 31, 2008
    #253

  14. Count von Count Active Member

    Is the song from a cd or are they taped, because I have not seen a cd for a lot of the song played.
    Count von Count, Jun 1, 2008
    #254

  15. Phillip Administrator

    The source material for each song is shown when it is played. Many of them have not had an official CD release.
    Phillip, Jun 1, 2008
    #255

  16. The Count Moderator

    Hi... Just noticed a song called "Me Llamo/My Name Is". It lists a character named Enslow as one of the characters involved in this song, when it should be Enzo instead. Hope this helps.
    The Count, Jun 8, 2008
    #256

  17. ngreen522 New Member

    I love this station. Keep it up!
    ngreen522, Jul 14, 2008
    #257

  18. Luke Active Member

    Its happening a lot lately when i access MCR, it plays the advert at the start and then goes silent, yet the song titles are showing and changing. Any idea why?
    Luke, Jul 26, 2008
    #258

  19. mikebennidict New Member

    Are you sure the original recordind with Susan & Gordon is still in rotation?

    I hate to bring it up a 2nd time but the last 4 times all I hear is the updated version which I'm not fond of at all.
    mikebennidict, Aug 16, 2008
    #259

  20. Phillip Administrator

    Yes, the original version of "Picture a World" is still playing on a regular basis.
    Phillip, Aug 17, 2008
    #260
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