I am a little annoyed that most of the classical stations in the country feed the listener only music from the baroque period until the late romantic period. The reason people can't accept modern (20th & 21st century) classical music or appreciate ancient music (middle ages, etc.) is because whenever anyone thinks classical music, they think Beethoven or Mozart. I believe this is largely due to the fact that radios generally only play music from Monteverdi/Bach until Ravel/Stravinsky/etc... I think that orchestras and other classical music ensembles throughout the country (and especially here in NYC) are doing a much better job promoting the many facets of classical music than radio currently is.
*dimension6
*www.juilliard.edu
And why don't they tax hard drives? What about microphones? How about the RCA cables used to connect recording equipment? How about taxing the air through which we propgate, because, we just MAY be hearing some pirated music running errands around town!? How about copying ones and zeroes??? I think if they're going to do their thing, they ought to do their thing! (sarcasm...)
Here's what I like to do (well, often like to do)... purchase the oldest possible unit that will get the job done and contains the necessary features (by saying necessary, I really mean it!). By buying older pieces of equipment, you not only save money (well, unless you buy severely antique equipment!), but you can rest assured that since it has been around X years, it will probably survive quite a few more. A fine example of this is my amplifier purchase decision. I bought an Onkyo Integrated Amplifier from the 70s. It is tiny (unlike the massive beasts that litter the shelves today), sounds spectacular (I am a music student here in NYC, and my ears are as sensitive as can be), and cost me $47 shipped. I figured that since it has worked for the past 30 years, it will last me the next few years (until I move into a larger space and need a more powerful amplifier). The unit exterior is metal including the faceplate (read=quality, not cheap plastic), and has only the things I need (power switch, a few inputs, headphone output, volume control). I have no need here for surround sound (that may change, and thus a new amplifier may become necessary unfortunately), so purchasing a huge new receiver with radio (all of the stations I need are available online) and Dolby Digital is completely unnecessary. When I consider purchasing a new product, I really take the time to decide if the features that product offers are really necessary (wouldn't everyone?), and if I can get all of the features I really need in a proven piece of equipment, then I will purchase the older model. I have done this with timepieces and telephones as well (my pocketwatch is a hundred years old, and my phone is 60 years old, and both work beautifully and flawlessly). I certainly do not use my little plan on everything. For example, I do not feel the urge to daintily transport a portable phonograph with me on the DC-3 airplane. I went ahead and purchased an iPod as soon as they came out (due to their size, speed, and storage capacity), because of simple practicality. Regarding computers, I like purchasing technology that is not absolutely cutting-edge, but just shy of cutting-edge. I'm into post-modern design, so I choose to purchase mainly new decor/furniture/etc. > Overall, it is this blend of old and new that I have found a nice balance of quality, cost, and features.
I imagine a bleak future in which parents will name their children strategically, trying to predict the new and hottest up-and-coming businesses and grabbing their URL before the company does (in the name of our child!).
I just TRIPPED on one of these (you know, the slick surface) in Times Square...now Microsoft has not only hurt me mentally (and socially), but PHYSICALLY!
It's as simple as this: as long as it's possible to listen to music, and as long as recording equipment exists, music can and will be copied. The worst possible situation regarding the copying of music means holding up a (high quality stereo) mic to some (high quality) studio monitors (in an acoustically dead room). Basically, as long as our ear drums move as a result of hearing music, we'll be able to copy it.
Even a decently high-quality analog transfer of digital music is near comparable to a completely digital transfer (I.E. optical/coaxial digital off of a CD player). For the average listener, sound quality is not of utmost importance (it's trivial, given that MP3 compression itself lowers sound quality rather noticibly at a normal 128kbps or even 160kbps bitrate).
What I'm trying to say here is......(popular) music artists (and their managers) are going to have to find new ways to make money, whether it be through concerts, advertising (doh!), or other means, such as movie integration. It is becoming too easy for people to download the latest pop tune for free...I personally think that public concerts are going to increase in popularity and complexity over the coming years. Through concerts, the listener can experience an event rather than just hear the music. Interaction is going to become a key role in the future of music, and I think that we'll be seeing some new colors in the shape of the music industry because of the industry's constant need for money. Heh sorry if I got a bit carried away...
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I am a little annoyed that most of the classical stations in the country feed the listener only music from the baroque period until the late romantic period. The reason people can't accept modern (20th & 21st century) classical music or appreciate ancient music (middle ages, etc.) is because whenever anyone thinks classical music, they think Beethoven or Mozart. I believe this is largely due to the fact that radios generally only play music from Monteverdi/Bach until Ravel/Stravinsky/etc... I think that orchestras and other classical music ensembles throughout the country (and especially here in NYC) are doing a much better job promoting the many facets of classical music than radio currently is.
*dimension6
*www.juilliard.edu
And why don't they tax hard drives? What about microphones? How about the RCA cables used to connect recording equipment? How about taxing the air through which we propgate, because, we just MAY be hearing some pirated music running errands around town!? How about copying ones and zeroes??? I think if they're going to do their thing, they ought to do their thing! (sarcasm...)
Here's what I like to do (well, often like to do) ... purchase the oldest possible unit that will get the job done and contains the necessary features (by saying necessary, I really mean it!). By buying older pieces of equipment, you not only save money (well, unless you buy severely antique equipment!), but you can rest assured that since it has been around X years, it will probably survive quite a few more. A fine example of this is my amplifier purchase decision. I bought an Onkyo Integrated Amplifier from the 70s. It is tiny (unlike the massive beasts that litter the shelves today), sounds spectacular (I am a music student here in NYC, and my ears are as sensitive as can be), and cost me $47 shipped. I figured that since it has worked for the past 30 years, it will last me the next few years (until I move into a larger space and need a more powerful amplifier). The unit exterior is metal including the faceplate (read=quality, not cheap plastic), and has only the things I need (power switch, a few inputs, headphone output, volume control). I have no need here for surround sound (that may change, and thus a new amplifier may become necessary unfortunately), so purchasing a huge new receiver with radio (all of the stations I need are available online) and Dolby Digital is completely unnecessary. When I consider purchasing a new product, I really take the time to decide if the features that product offers are really necessary (wouldn't everyone?), and if I can get all of the features I really need in a proven piece of equipment, then I will purchase the older model. I have done this with timepieces and telephones as well (my pocketwatch is a hundred years old, and my phone is 60 years old, and both work beautifully and flawlessly). I certainly do not use my little plan on everything. For example, I do not feel the urge to daintily transport a portable phonograph with me on the DC-3 airplane. I went ahead and purchased an iPod as soon as they came out (due to their size, speed, and storage capacity), because of simple practicality. Regarding computers, I like purchasing technology that is not absolutely cutting-edge, but just shy of cutting-edge. I'm into post-modern design, so I choose to purchase mainly new decor/furniture/etc. > Overall, it is this blend of old and new that I have found a nice balance of quality, cost, and features.
I imagine a bleak future in which parents will name their children strategically, trying to predict the new and hottest up-and-coming businesses and grabbing their URL before the company does (in the name of our child!).
I just TRIPPED on one of these (you know, the slick surface) in Times Square...now Microsoft has not only hurt me mentally (and socially), but PHYSICALLY!
What I'm trying to say here is......(popular) music artists (and their managers) are going to have to find new ways to make money, whether it be through concerts, advertising (doh!), or other means, such as movie integration. It is becoming too easy for people to download the latest pop tune for free...I personally think that public concerts are going to increase in popularity and complexity over the coming years. Through concerts, the listener can experience an event rather than just hear the music. Interaction is going to become a key role in the future of music, and I think that we'll be seeing some new colors in the shape of the music industry because of the industry's constant need for money. Heh sorry if I got a bit carried away...