@pfahlstrom Hi again, and thank you for sticking with me on this, I really appreciate the level of detail you’ve shared. I understand what you’re calling out here. From your perspective, it makes sense that seeding a station with a specific track should bring you more of that same sound, especially the choir-driven, high-energy build you’re looking for. I’m sorry this hasn’t been your experience so far. I can see how frustrating it is to hear recommendations that lean more toward show tunes or Motown-style tracks instead of the gospel/choral elements you expected. Since “Hail Holy Queen” blends a few different musical styles, the station is picking up more heavily on its broader or more commonly associated traits (like theatrical and soundtrack influences), rather than prioritizing the choir/gospel elements you’re trying to center your station around. Because of that, what you’re hearing is consistent with how the station is currently designed to function, even though it’s not aligning with the specific sound you’re hoping to get. It sounds like your goal is to hear more music that captures that same choir-focused energy and build, rather than those adjacent styles and that’s really helpful context. To help shift things closer to that sound, here are a few targeted steps that can make a difference:
Add a few additional seeds that strongly represent gospel choir or choral arrangements (even if they’re not exact matches on their own)
When you hear a track that gets closer to what you want, give it a thumbs up right away to reinforce that direction
Use thumbs down more selectively, so the station doesn’t overcorrect in unintended ways
This approach can help guide the station more clearly toward the specific elements you’re looking for, even when the original seed has a wider mix of influences. I do want to be transparent that because this track spans multiple styles, you may still hear some theatrical-style recommendations in the mix. While adding more seeds can shift things closer to your preference, it may not fully isolate that exact sound. That said, your feedback here is incredibly valuable, especially around wanting recommendations to prioritize musicological similarities like that choir-driven progression. I’ll be sure to share this with the right team.
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