Live life like if I want, I do If I want love, I get it, get it, I get it Fooled me twice, if I fall for you If I go there, forget it So you better stay up, player Yeah, you better keep up, player Cause tonight is a game-changer So you better stay up, player Playing with fire, if I burn, you do If I hurt, you won't let it, you won't let it Stacked my deck like I ain't gon' lose Like a victim. The startup behind the popular smartphone app, which enables users to identify music by scanning and matching short audio clips, today unveiled the Shazam Player, an iTunes-like service for the. Shazam, a popular music recognition software with free and paid apps for the iPhone and iPad, launched today a new application called Shazam Player to provide an alternative to Apple’s own Music app for iOS devices. Available for free on the App Store, Shazam Player is built atop Apple’s music API for iOS, which enables third-party developers to plug directly into a user’s music library.
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There’s nothing more perplexing than figuring out the lyrics to an Elton John song — it’s a running joke on the Internet and in television shows and commercials — but a new iOS application from one of the most recognizable startups in the music space could stop the head-scratching for good.
Shazam Player launched Wednesday in the App Store as the be-all, end-all music player for the lyrically challenged or karaoke-obsessed people of the world. The free iPad, iPhone and iPod touch application is the first separate application to be released by Shazam. The company first became famous years ago for its track-identifying technology.
The app starts by scanning your device’s music library to match your tracks against the tracks in Shazam’s LyricPlay database. The end result is list of tracks, organized by artists, albums or playlists if you wish, that you can play (and sing-a-long to) with synchronized lyric-streaming.
“We think the Shazam Player App is a great new addition and is an excellent complement to our Shazam App,” Shazam CEO Andrew Fisher said, “so that people will always have a magical musical discovery experience, whether the song is something that they’re just hearing for the first time or is a favorite in their collection.”
For a little history, not-as-cool LyricPlay features were first introduced into the standard Shazam mobile application in June 2011, following the company’s acquisition of Tunezee. The company’s lyrics library has grown from 25,000 to 30,000 songs since that time, and Shazam promises to continue adding lyrics for even more tracks over time.
The core of the new application experience centers around the streaming lyrics functionality, and Shazam Player’s interface will likely delight the listener with its colorful, animated and whimsical lyrics display. The application also presents you with a track-by-track menu called a “track tray” (click the down arrow next to each song to access it), which includes YouTube watching options, band tour dates, a lyrics sheet, and Facebook and Twitter sharing buttons.
Altogether, the Shazam Player application offers an experience that is equally as fun as it is educational — even if it is a productivity killer. In fact, to the dismay of those nearby, this reporter just spent the last 30 minutes singing along to lyrically-complex songs. Sign me up for karaoke night boys and girls, I’m ready.
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In recent months, Shazam has seemed especially motivated to break away from being labeled as “that app that helps you figure out what’s playing on the radio.” It’s been busy broadening its scope to include broadcast content discovery (primarily around sponsored advertisements), raising $32 million in additional funding and working with big brands like Starbucks to further promote its mobile apps.
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Shazam is one of the world’s most popular apps, used by more than 100 million people each month to identify music, get song lyrics, and now to discover the music that artists discover themselves.
Identify music instantly and share in the thrill of music discovery with the artists you love.
• New discoveries from artists you’ve Shazamed appear automatically
• Follow new artists with a tap of a button and see what those artists are Shazaming
• Stay up-to-date about new singles, albums, and videos from the artists you follow
KEY FEATURES
• Enjoy music lyrics and YouTube videos
• Preview songs with Apple Music and add them to Rdio and Spotify playlists
• With Auto Shazam we'll keep finding tunes for you even when you leave the app
DISCOVER & BUY
• Stay in the loop with Shazam’s real time charts
• Quick links to Apple Music and the iTunes store
• Connect Rdio or Spotify to play full tracks in Shazam
• Check out recommended tracks to discover new music
• Find out what’s popular in your town, your country and the world
• Start an Apple Music radio station based on tracks you've Shazamed
CONNECT & SHARE
• See what your friends are Shazaming when you connect your Facebook account
• Share your discoveries through Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Pinterest, Google+ and more...
SHAZAM FROM YOUR WATCH
• Launch Shazam on your Apple Watch for the artist, song, and lyrics that unfold with the music
• See your past Shazams at a glance with a simple swipe up
• Use Handoff on Apple Watch and iPhone to buy the song on iTunes, watch videos, and much more
• Turn on Auto Shazam and we’ll keep finding tunes for you
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
• Shazam visual recognition gets you more - tap the camera icon to Shazam posters, magazines or books; anywhere where you see the Shazam camera logo
• Visual recognition also works as a QR code reader
• Buy tickets to see your favourite artists in concert
OTHER INFO
• Previewing and buying music requires the iTunes music store in your country
• Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life
• Facebook uses interest based advertising. More details: https://m.facebook.com/ads/ad_choices
• Some features are location, device and app version dependent
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What's New in Version 11.0.3
Pssst…check out Shazam’s fresh new look and feel, and let us know how you like it!
The best of Shazam is now always a swipe away. Swipe left to see My Shazam; swipe right for your daily mix of new music from Shazam’s Discover feature. Looking for Charts? You’ll find them in Discover, too.
Auto Shazam has moved home. Just long-press the big Shazam button and we'll keep naming those songs, even when you leave the app.
Verdict:
Shazam Playera
An incredibly well thought-out music app that brings you a range of extra features you’re sure to fall in love with.