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Re: Will Technology Kill Good Music?

helpa — Sat, 23 May 2009 10:33:39 -0000

that does make sense. sometimes it makes good music less findable if you don't know what you are looking for

Re: Will Technology Kill Good Music?

siteisight — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:27:38 -0000

No way technology never kills the music because now a days without using any latest software you can't get any good and quality music.

Instead of killing technology will help music a lot.

Re: Will Technology Kill Good Music?

Affordable Software — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:33:12 -0000

Well depends on how you look at it... new affordable software applications have enabled indie artists to create better quility music with lower capital. Before such software you would need a full studio to produce anything decent.

Re: Will Technology Kill Good Music?

NevermoreTalent — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:04:20 -0000

Thanks for the insight Calley. Great read.

I think Magdalene Amat's comment is right on the money. There is clearly a resource gap.

While it's been proven that artists can circumvent labels with great success there is so much more to it than just laying down tracks and putting them on iTunes (or whatever) as you mentioned.

I see an opportunity for an exciting business sector to form here - one that would manage the business aspects of an artist's career but still leave the artist with the creative control. This provides independence from the "fat cats" who are just interested in what will sell today and keeps the fans stocked with great music.

The expansion of alternate distribution and marketing channels is another key advantage - but again should be managed by support staff - not the artist.

I can't wait to hear more from you on this topic. Again, great article.

Re: Will Technology Kill Good Music?

Dan — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:30:19 -0000

Calley,

You'd really enjoy "The Problem with Music" by Steve Albini.

http://www.negativland.com/albini.html

Re: Will Technology Kill Good Music?

Magdalene Amat — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:13:44 -0000

agreed, great opportunities these days for firms focused on business support for artists.

i heard a reference that less than 1% of independent films (made without any studio financing) actually make it into theaters.

lots of creative films rarely seen are just waiting for smart people to help market and monetize... same with music.

seems like there is more opportunity than ever for business folks, artists and engineers to collaborate to distribute great art and music.

Re: Will Technology Kill Good Music?

Michael Biddulph — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:30:05 -0000

It seems that there is a price for the independence.

The managing or the "administrative" duties of promoting the band, the music etc get in the way of the creative process.

But then if there is too much "management", then there go the profits.

Is there a middle ground? Enough to take away the "management" burden from the band, but not too much that that the profits vanish?

The "man" and the "individual" need to work together, so that both "profit" and that we (the buyers) win too.

Excellent article Calley. Thanks.

Re: Will Technology Kill Good Music?

Magdalene Amat — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:30:59 -0000

cheers, calley ..

technology won't kill good music. it gives tools to artists in a state of independence.

death of 'music industry' could result in more good music. i don't think it would hurt cd baby, or the residents (band) for example.

Re: Will Technology Kill Good Music?

Elias — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:49:18 -0000

AmieStreet.com does report sales to SoundScan.

Re: Will Technology Kill Good Music?

Andrew Mager — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:39:40 -0000

Technology makes more music available therefore making "good" music less findable.

I think record companies will die with technology too, and artists will just start hosting their own music, the same way newspapers host their own news.