Wired #3

The Rebirth of Music

Music has always been a close friend of mine. And with technology constantly on the move for advancements with the growing age, it only makes sense that cds will, inevitably, become a thing of the past. Just like records and cassettes.

I liked Beck's idea of having multiple ways for music to be available to the public. His idea of releasing a song on the web as soon as it's produced, has potential. Though I question how his actual sales will be when he finally puts all those songs onto a full album. Will people still buy the whole album or will they just be content with the individual songs that they downloaded before the actual album came out.

Having ProTools files available to the public, I think will be something that people, especially DJs will like. I'm not so sure I'll take available of something like that... I'm not much of a mixer. Though I do like making ringtones for my phone. And I know there are a few songs that I wish I could cut out parts of the music here and there, and emphasize more on the part that I like. If this takes off... then perhaps I'll find use for something like this if there's a song I want to cut up and recreate in my own way.

I'm definitely guilty of wanting to track down songs that are opening theme songs to TV series. I really felt like this part of the article related to me. I always have my ears open and waiting for new tunes to strike my fancy. And I've been in the situation where I've heard an opening song to a TV series and went in search for it. Then found out that I've never heard of this band/singer before. Next thing you know, this person is making it big. TV series are the way to go!


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Power-Aware cord would save lives! I know it would save my life! It may get kind of creepy though... if there were numerous ones throughout a pitch black house... but at least you wouldn't get your feet tangled up in them.

The Hug Shirt was really interesting. I have a couple of friends who are in long distance relationships... and it's always heartbreaking to see them struggle sometimes when they can't see their S.O for months at a time. At first, the hug shirt seems kind of cheesy... but it sounds like a wonderful tool, if anything, to almost feel like you're being hugged by that special someone. If I ever felt the need for one of those, I'd probably wear a sweater over it though. The visual design isn't my style, haha~

The Actroid... I dunno. It's cool and all... but after all those movies where robots tweak out and then turn on their owners, or the world, even!--- Yah, just doesn't cause me to jump for joy with any human-robot-things...

I would get a kick outta the digiwall! I'd get one for my house [if I ever get a house of my own]. Put it in the backyard or something. I've always enjoyed indoor rock climbing, so this advancement just makes me squirm with excitement!