Shazam iPhone Song Recognition

Shazam mobile phone software listens to the music around you, compares it to a database of over 4 million songs and tells you the artist, album and song name.

I downloaded the software for free from the App Store on my iPhone. I tested it last night in the car with a couple songs off the radio. I opened the Shazam app and pressed Tag Now. It captured 12 seconds of the song, sent it to the server and a few seconds later came back with the info.

Artist: The Abyssinians
Title: Declaration Of Rights
Genre: Reggae
Label: Soul Jazz Records
Album: Studio One Story

It actually worked! I couldn't believe it. I tried another song. Another good match. "It's Over" by The Beta Band. 2 for 2.

Shazam lets you preview and buy the song through the iTunes store right on the phone. You can even watch YouTube videos of the artist or email the info. Very cool.