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  • Soulsider
    Soulsider

    Hello Ian.  Is that you?  

  • Pete S
    Pete S

    The problem with Ian's podcasts, and I said this to him, is the fact that there are no track listings, I know why there are no track listings - it's because he wants people to have to listen to them t

  • Modernsoulsucks
    Modernsoulsucks

    I must be losing it then. Got to just over an hour in [and will listen to the rest] and I'm hearing quite a lot of tracks let down by poppy vocals. ROD

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A great 3 hours of some superb 60s and 70s soul,i had it on in the background at work today the afternoon passed by so quickly.Please keep these soulful podcasts coming Ian.

Thanks

Chris :thumbsup:

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It really does amaze me how most of you people here on Soul Source have such an anti-Levine agenda that you don't even listen to these podcasts as much as you should. After all, if the membership of a Northern Soul site don't even listen to them, then I can't imagine who else they'd be aimed at.

 

The man has done fifteen of them so far, all of them completely different songs, no duplication, and all of them are three hours each.

 

That's a "lot" of records.

 

You may not like them all, but there are some amazing gems among them, a real true mixture. 

Now I don't like everything he plays, but some of it knocks my socks off.

 

Take off the blinkers, people, and listen properly and with an open mind.

 

You might change your opinion of him.

 

Also you should really try his soul packs, at £1.00 a record. You cannot lose out.

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It really does amaze me how most of you people here on Soul Source have such an anti-Levine agenda that you don't even listen to these podcasts as much as you should. After all, if the membership of a Northern Soul site don't even listen to them, then I can't imagine who else they'd be aimed at.

 

The man has done fifteen of them so far, all of them completely different songs, no duplication, and all of them are three hours each.

 

That's a "lot" of records.

 

You may not like them all, but there are some amazing gems among them, a real true mixture. 

Now I don't like everything he plays, but some of it knocks my socks off.

 

Take off the blinkers, people, and listen properly and with an open mind.

 

You might change your opinion of him.

 

Also you should really try his soul packs, at £1.00 a record. You cannot lose out.

 

Hello Ian.  Is that you? :wave:  :rolleyes:

Hello Ian.  Is that you? :wave:  :rolleyes:

Hello Mick

 

I can assure you I am not most definitely not Ian Levine. My name is Geoff Swallow, and I am a DJ from Bolton, with a record collection that I am very proud of.  I play both Northern and Seventies, but I also specialise in R&B as well, and I have been a member of Soul Source for at least four years.

 

I do indeed know Ian Levine, but I am my own man, and I am certainly not happy about being accused of being him.  I hope you will accept me at my word. An apology would be nice. I also hope some other members on here might vouch for me and my integrity.

 

Geoff  Swallow

i can assure you he is not ian lavine

he is one of our resident djs at fusion soul denton

he's probly one of the nicest persons you could meet on the soul scene

and as for is  honesty its beyond question

 

sid

Geoff

 

I'm only having a laugh. :thumbsup:  I know it's not Ian as he's banned from soul source.

 

Thanks for your info. You don't have to explain yourself to me.  Great podcast by the way.  Listening in now. :thumbsup:

 

Mick

 

 

 

It really does amaze me how most of you people here on Soul Source have such an anti-Levine agenda

Most people on SS? I don't think so. Ian has upset a number of people on here over the years - he can be very defensive and aggressive at times. But, there are many people on here who appreciate the podcasts and his contribution to the soul scene generally. Myself included.

 

Peter

 

:wink:

Most people on SS? I don't think so. Ian has upset a number of people on here over the years - he can be very defensive and aggressive at times. But, there are many people on here who appreciate the podcasts and his contribution to the soul scene generally. Myself included.

 

Peter

 

:wink:

me too pedro :wink:

Evening my mate.

 

Peter

 

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evening peter,these podcasts have been fantastic and just proves that mr levine can still keep up with the big boys

,i trust alls well peter ? are u goin oddfellows re union buddy ?

arnie j, on 04 Mar 2014 - 8:25 PM, said:

evening peter,these podcasts have been fantastic and just proves that mr levine can still keep up with the big boys

,i trust alls well peter ? are u goin oddfellows re union buddy ?

I've enjoyed them too Arnie. Yep, all good here mate. I hope things are well with you.

 

Not sure about the reunion mate and its probably unlikely if I'm honest. If I do go I will definitely be having a pint with you - perhaps more.

 

Take it easy.

 

Peter

 

:thumbsup:

Personally I have not been impressed with any of them but saying that I gave up listening after about 10 I was hoping they got better.  Each to their own and I appreciate he made a massive effort to do them so fair play Ian and glad you're efforts are appreciated by many others  :hatsoff2:

There is some great stuff on them , There are 17 or so podcasts , all 3 hours long with about 1000 different northern / soul / crossover / 70's style tunes on them , i find it hard that people who are into that style of genre of music can say they are all rubbish.

 

If there is nothing new for you out of those 1000 tracks then i find it suprising  , makes me wonder if the records were posted up  as just a random podcast with no mention of the uploader what people would say about them

The problem with Ian's podcasts, and I said this to him, is the fact that there are no track listings, I know why there are no track listings - it's because he wants people to have to listen to them to discover what's on there - but at 2 or 3 hours a time, a lot of people just don't have that much time to listen to the whole thing.  If you see a track list you can often work out what's 60's, what's 70's, and therefore avoid the excruciating crossover stuff, but without one, you just have to sit and fast forward and the whole process is too clunky for me.

There is some great stuff on them , There are 17 or so podcasts , all 3 hours long with about 1000 different northern / soul / crossover / 70's style tunes on them , i find it hard that people who are into that style of genre of music can say they are all rubbish.

 

If there is nothing new for you out of those 1000 tracks then i find it suprising  , makes me wonder if the records were posted up  as just a random podcast with no mention of the uploader what people would say about them

I can honestly say that 90% of each podcast just did not do it for me.    Maybe I was waiting to be blown away with massive new discoveries and one offs after all the hype from not just Ian bit all his supporters.  I agree with Pete too they became hard work to listen too and became easy to switch off     

Keiron on FB has done a podcast thing where loads and loads of soulies/djs and many my favourite djs did 30 minute podcasts. Now many of them was to me the same as Ian's podcast where maybe they was trying to be too different and they just didn't do it for me.   Sometimes when you stretch to be different the quality just ain't there and to these ears I found too much just not to my liking.   

How about picking me out 30 tunes that are worth shouting about and I will listen with open ears again.     

Im not a Ian Levine hater I have never seen him never mind met him and never had a cross word with him either so to me he is just another soulie/dj.     Like I said I appreciate the hard work effort and passion he obviously has but his taste in music is a lot different to mine.  

I agree with Pete and Bearsy. Life is too short to listen to self indulgent, over long pod casts which offer nothing for people who are into "Northern"

 

I have no axe to grind with any of the posters. But I find it one of life's bitter ironies that people who were once at the vanguard of our movement, are so desperate to reclaim past glories that they happily proclaim "brilliant new discoveries" about 45's they wouldn't have given house room to back in the day.

 

I'm as desperate as the next man/woman to hear something new. But not that desperate.

 

The Dj's from the States have no concept of what makes a "northern" tune, so I always give their plays a wide birth anyway. :lol:  

The problem with Ian's podcasts, and I said this to him, is the fact that there are no track listings, I know why there are no track listings - it's because he wants people to have to listen to them to discover what's on there - but at 2 or 3 hours a time, a lot of people just don't have that much time to listen to the whole thing.  If you see a track list you can often work out what's 60's, what's 70's, and therefore avoid the excruciating crossover stuff, but without one, you just have to sit and fast forward and the whole process is too clunky for me.

 

As I'm away a lot I have to download them and listen, Three hours far too long. An hour and half would be far better and better received I think.  Track list would be good as well. 

 

 

 

It really does amaze me how most of you people here on Soul Source have such an anti-Levine agenda that you don't even listen to these podcasts as much as you should. After all, if the membership of a Northern Soul site don't even listen to them, then I can't imagine who else they'd be aimed at.

 

The man has done fifteen of them so far, all of them completely different songs, no duplication, and all of them are three hours each.

 

That's a "lot" of records.

 

You may not like them all, but there are some amazing gems among them, a real true mixture. 

Now I don't like everything he plays, but some of it knocks my socks off.

 

Take off the blinkers, people, and listen properly and with an open mind.

 

You might change your opinion of him.

 

Also you should really try his soul packs, at £1.00 a record. You cannot lose out.

 

 

I've no axe to grind with Ian Levine, I've only had dealings with him once & he was extremely polite & respectful.Just because some people aren't falling over themselves to lavish praise on the podcasts is nothing to do with an Anti Ian Levine agenda & more a case that in some peoples opinions the music is fairly poor. I will also admit I'm not that interested in 70s, but from a purely 60s Northern view I find his podcasts a waste of time, as Rod mentioned it's padded out with a lot of uptempo pop, some of the more soulful tunes are ok but I don't think I've heard one that made me sit up & think i must get one of these. I'm not saying that there isn't good stuff on them but like others I don't have time to spend 3 hours listening to stuff I don't like in the hope of finding one or two good ones so tend to listen to about 1 & half hours before I give up. Maybe if he cut them down to an hour & put the best of three hours on they would be more enjoyable ?

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What Dave said !!

 

Theres some great stuff played but a lot of the more poppy stuff doesnt do it for me personally, could he do an edited version ?? ha ha . I dont mind all the chat cos he really loves his music

I dont like everything Ian plays just as I dont like eveything Sam plays or any other DJ. I open my ears to the ones I like! IN saying that I have felt his last 3 have been the best hes dome based on choice (My ears). Has nyone genuinely thought that IL loves the bloody music he plays and it isnt about reclaiming past glories - If it was then I would think 80% of us over 50 might be in the same boat!

Has nyone genuinely thought that IL loves the bloody music he plays 

 

Of course, you can tell by the enthusiasm.

I love his shows, not all the tracks, some make me wince;  he's clearly mad, all the credentials for a Northern soul collector...!!! :)

 

agree with Chalky,  a track listing you can cut and paste would be very useful.

 

Malcolm

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i have all the tracks written down - took  me ages was gonna type em up....wud take WAYYYY too long so not gonna bother,,,,16 podcasts ...lots of xover which im not into but lots of forgotten/new quality stuff aplenty of good 60s/70s...

Super rare uk release it said on one of his podcasts so i picked a demo and a issue up for less than a fiver each from the same shop.! :) Nothing to rave about not even good enough to play out. Some times i wonder if most people have good taste in music.

i have all the tracks written down - took  me ages was gonna type em up....wud take WAYYYY too long so not gonna bother,,,,16 podcasts ...lots of xover which im not into but lots of forgotten/new quality stuff aplenty of good 60s/70s...

 

I have listened to all the podcasts & I think he has duplicated one record - do you know which one it is ? 

I have listened to all the podcasts & I think he has duplicated one record - do you know which one it is ? 

 

I can't decide whether you should be congratulated, or pitied for that post.  :wicked:  :lol:

I can't decide whether you should be congratulated, or pitied for that post.  :wicked:  :lol:

 

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