Browsing my Google Reader today I stumbled into Kyle Bylin’s interview with Jay Frank of Futurehit.DNA and CMT (a division of MTV Networks) at hypebot. Jay’s new book “FutureHit.DNA - How The Digital Revolution Is Changing Top 10 Songs” you can download for free on his site.
Well, of course the digital revolution has changed music. But there are some claims of his that I do not necessarily agree to in the way Jay puts it. It’s a bit of context that’s missing.
First of all, you might easily forget about the fact that he’s talking about chart music only. During the interview I can’t help getting the feeling the majority of musicians (from Jay’s point of view) are merely in it for the money. Rules to follow, issues to avoid - just to make sure your song makes the Top 10.
Honestly, the probability any song makes it there is very low. Let’s face it: It’s near zero. You might as well spend your time and money on lotteries.
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Tuesday, January 12. 2010
Why Jay Frank (FutureHit.DNA/CMT) Fails: It's Longevity That Artists Need, Not Chart Success
Monday, September 28. 2009
all2gethernow at Berlin - a Review (albeit from inside) #a2n
The concept was to create an event for the creative people. For consumers. For social media geeks. For IT people. For anyone whose interested in discussing the changes in music and culture. It was intended to be a convention for anyone to collectively work on the current situation - all2gethernow.
The first installment of all2gethernow aimed at finding first steps towards solutions - we didn’t expect Harry Potter to attend and make Lord “Where’s the artist’s money?” Voldemort go KA-BOOM. Also, confrontation gets no one nowhere. Starting out, it’s great to get people from different sides talking to each other. To motivate. To initiate. To help people participate.
But, no matter what, a2n will be compared to Popkomm.
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The first installment of all2gethernow aimed at finding first steps towards solutions - we didn’t expect Harry Potter to attend and make Lord “Where’s the artist’s money?” Voldemort go KA-BOOM. Also, confrontation gets no one nowhere. Starting out, it’s great to get people from different sides talking to each other. To motivate. To initiate. To help people participate.
But, no matter what, a2n will be compared to Popkomm.
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Thursday, September 24. 2009
Amanda Palmer: "I'm a weirdo..." #a2n
Still listening and watching surprise guest Kim “Vermillion” Boekbinder opening the set, there was another sound that made people turn their heads by 100°.
It’s been surely bizarre: Imagine the almost naked architecture of an industrial building’s hall from 75 years ago, and a vaudeville figurine in lingerie playing her ukulele right below the ceiling up on an open stair.
With a quiet yet growing voice she started. No mic at all. Not that she was in need of one.
“I’m a creep... I’m a weirdo...”
This has to be the most haunting and emotional interpretation of Radiohead’s “Creep” I ever heard. While playing, singing, and feeling the song Amanda slowly climbed downstairs with the grace of walking on a huge show stairway and went over to the stage.
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It’s been surely bizarre: Imagine the almost naked architecture of an industrial building’s hall from 75 years ago, and a vaudeville figurine in lingerie playing her ukulele right below the ceiling up on an open stair.
With a quiet yet growing voice she started. No mic at all. Not that she was in need of one.
“I’m a creep... I’m a weirdo...”
This has to be the most haunting and emotional interpretation of Radiohead’s “Creep” I ever heard. While playing, singing, and feeling the song Amanda slowly climbed downstairs with the grace of walking on a huge show stairway and went over to the stage.
Continue reading "Amanda Palmer: "I'm a weirdo..." #a2n" »
Saturday, September 12. 2009
all2gethernow: Amanda Palmer's going for it again - at Berlin! #afp #a2n
[Most recent update from 09/24: Review of Amanda’s concert (incl. appearance of Neil Gaiman).]
Here’s the latest & hottest & absolutely stunning terrific update on all2gethernow: None other that Amanda Palmer, legend of DIY marketing comparable only to Trent Reznor, is coming to all2gethernow. We are in an absolute frenzy she’s willing to do a Q&A session as well as a one-off gig. A kind of impromptu one. True AFP style.
[Update: Going to Berlin?]
For anyone who’d like to go to Berlin to see Amanda but don’t know how, here’s two options. First, you might become a member of all2gether’s mixxt community and search there. Secondly, there’s The Shadowbox Net to hook up with like minded people to share cost of travel.
[Update w/details on location, time etc.]
Date: 17 September 2009
Münze Berlin, Molkenmarkt 2, 10179 Berlin. Map (look for #camp)
Time: 17:45-19:15
Room: “Zählwerk”
Ticket: 1-day only / 12 EUR (incl. access to all #camp sessions on 17 Sept - that includes Wim Wenders, btw)
Tickets available here.
20:30 - [doors open]
21:00 - Siva. (http://www.myspace.com/sivaofficial)
22:00 - Voltaire
23:00 - Amanda
01:00 - [closing]
Entry for the concert only: free, donations for the artists welcome. Any donation goes directly to the artists.
Retweet heavily - and don’t you dare to NOT be there...
During the Q&A session, she will be joined by Georgia Wonder from UK, another act who chose DIY marketing. Georgia Wonder’s folk goes rock goes pop you can enjoy on Thursday afternoon. It’s worth a listen... you won’t come across a voice like Stephanie’s that often in these casting days.
Here’s the latest & hottest & absolutely stunning terrific update on all2gethernow: None other that Amanda Palmer, legend of DIY marketing comparable only to Trent Reznor, is coming to all2gethernow. We are in an absolute frenzy she’s willing to do a Q&A session as well as a one-off gig. A kind of impromptu one. True AFP style.
[Update: Going to Berlin?]
For anyone who’d like to go to Berlin to see Amanda but don’t know how, here’s two options. First, you might become a member of all2gether’s mixxt community and search there. Secondly, there’s The Shadowbox Net to hook up with like minded people to share cost of travel.
[Update w/details on location, time etc.]
Date: 17 September 2009
Location for both Q&A session and concert:
Münze Berlin, Molkenmarkt 2, 10179 Berlin. Map (look for #camp)
Details Q&A Session:
Time: 17:45-19:15
Room: “Zählwerk”
Ticket: 1-day only / 12 EUR (incl. access to all #camp sessions on 17 Sept - that includes Wim Wenders, btw)
Tickets available here.
Details on Gig
20:30 - [doors open]
21:00 - Siva. (http://www.myspace.com/sivaofficial)
22:00 - Voltaire
23:00 - Amanda
01:00 - [closing]
Entry for the concert only: free, donations for the artists welcome. Any donation goes directly to the artists.
Retweet heavily - and don’t you dare to NOT be there...
During the Q&A session, she will be joined by Georgia Wonder from UK, another act who chose DIY marketing. Georgia Wonder’s folk goes rock goes pop you can enjoy on Thursday afternoon. It’s worth a listen... you won’t come across a voice like Stephanie’s that often in these casting days.
