[Icecast] How to read out metadata

[Guido Budack]

Hi folks,

I want to read out meta-data (audio) and compare to a record-set in a mysql database.
Any suggestions where to start?

The programs I know all rip meta-data and put it into a (temporary) file.
Examples ffmpeg, flumotion...

So do I really need to run an additional client (if ever possible) for the sole purpose of ripping the meta-data out of the
temp-file and afterwards comparing with the database?

The aim is to set up some sort of a hit-list (most played titles) and announce it on the website...


Regards

Gee