As with any artist who has a lot of music, it can be a little daunting for a newcomer to know where to start.   And in the case of Altus where (almost) everything is free, there's nothing holding someone back from downloading the entire discography in one sitting.   However, there are a few drawbacks to doing this.

1.  Downloading a lot of music in one sitting means there's a very good chance you may not even listen to it all.
2.  Even if you do listen to everything you've downloaded, you may not enjoy it to it's full potential because you know there's lots more to listen to.

This suggestion goes for any music you might download freely.   Take the time to listen to an album, as you would a bought CD.

So if you're still reading this, I assume you've heard some of my music and want to delve deeper.   Here are my suggestions to get the most out of Altus.

1.  Download my latest releases first and work backwards chronologically from there.   While I'm proud of all my music, there's no doubt that I'm always learning and that means my newer work will almost always be better than my older music.
2.  Make use of the preview buttons (little "Play" buttons that appear before the name of each release).   I don't expect anyone to enjoy all my work, so take a listen to the preview before downloading.   That way you're not wasting your time downloading something you dislike.
3.  Only download one album every week / every two weeks / every month... whatever works for you.   My point is to take the time to enjoy each release.

I truly hope you enjoy the music of Altus, and keep coming back for more.

Photo: Mike Carss
 
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