Heres the main interface to my final design.
Thursday, 27 November 2008 Design Futures - Conclusion
I have to admit this project has defiantly opened my mind. If you had mentioned the terms 'Wikinomics' or 'Prosumers' to me six weeks ago I would probably have replied, 'No I don’t have a Tesco Value card'.
I have heard the theory that the next wars with be fought silently in virtual worlds where the general public are unaffected until the final outcome has been reached.This now seems much less sci-fi when I contemplate the fact that up until the time I started this project I was totally oblivious to a worldwide revolution happening all around me in both the 'real' and 'online' world.
A whole new wave of thinking and decision-making is flooding the gates of mainstream bureaucracy and established co corporations can no longer afford to dismiss it as amateur idealism.
'Were going Web 2, like it or not.'
It’s a revolution from the bottom up with the implementation of true democracy. People are quite literally on mass 'taking the power back'.
No doubt there are downsides. Purists of past doctrines will argue that this is all leading to mindless chaos with absolutely no direction.
Everybody does has a choice to make – embrace the future, create and discover, help shape the future world that we all live in or, bury your head in the sand and moan about how you used to once buy music from an established high street corporation who could dictate what and when you should listen too - 'oh, the good old days!'
But its not just a music industry revolution, this affects every branch of our society and has already seeped its thinking into “conventional” bureaucracy – example - 'Marketocary' and more importantly the seed has been set for a policy of open source government which for me would summons the end of the revolution and the start of a new era.
No longer would politicians fall into government because they are 'a part' of a political party. Elected representatives would be individually selected by their personal merits alone, leading to a government body consisting of the very best pool of talent available.
'Teamwork succeeds private effort'.
Although partially conducted in a virtual world, this revolution is very real and if an industry refuses to compile it will inevitably fail.
The music industry is at the front line of this revolution and most adapt if it’s current embodiments are to have a future role.
As Bod Dylan would say 'The Times They Are A-Changin'
Open source is far from the seedy undercurrent, which was once related to it by the established hierarchies. FightAids@home is one example of how mass collaboration through the Community Grid system is working on making the world more efficient.
This is a move towards a world where it is harder to hide but it's also a move towards a better educated world where propaganda and dictatorship is much more difficult.
I for one am ready to embrace. The choice is yours.
I have heard the theory that the next wars with be fought silently in virtual worlds where the general public are unaffected until the final outcome has been reached.This now seems much less sci-fi when I contemplate the fact that up until the time I started this project I was totally oblivious to a worldwide revolution happening all around me in both the 'real' and 'online' world.
A whole new wave of thinking and decision-making is flooding the gates of mainstream bureaucracy and established co corporations can no longer afford to dismiss it as amateur idealism.
'Were going Web 2, like it or not.'
It’s a revolution from the bottom up with the implementation of true democracy. People are quite literally on mass 'taking the power back'.
No doubt there are downsides. Purists of past doctrines will argue that this is all leading to mindless chaos with absolutely no direction.
Everybody does has a choice to make – embrace the future, create and discover, help shape the future world that we all live in or, bury your head in the sand and moan about how you used to once buy music from an established high street corporation who could dictate what and when you should listen too - 'oh, the good old days!'
But its not just a music industry revolution, this affects every branch of our society and has already seeped its thinking into “conventional” bureaucracy – example - 'Marketocary' and more importantly the seed has been set for a policy of open source government which for me would summons the end of the revolution and the start of a new era.
No longer would politicians fall into government because they are 'a part' of a political party. Elected representatives would be individually selected by their personal merits alone, leading to a government body consisting of the very best pool of talent available.
'Teamwork succeeds private effort'.
Although partially conducted in a virtual world, this revolution is very real and if an industry refuses to compile it will inevitably fail.
The music industry is at the front line of this revolution and most adapt if it’s current embodiments are to have a future role.
As Bod Dylan would say 'The Times They Are A-Changin'
Open source is far from the seedy undercurrent, which was once related to it by the established hierarchies. FightAids@home is one example of how mass collaboration through the Community Grid system is working on making the world more efficient.
This is a move towards a world where it is harder to hide but it's also a move towards a better educated world where propaganda and dictatorship is much more difficult.
I for one am ready to embrace. The choice is yours.
Monday, 17 November 2008 Dissertation - Initial Ideas
Dissertation - Initial Ideas
Music Ownership
Music Collaboration
Attaching a virtual audio sample to a poster.
Digital Footprint
Virtual/ Real life Morals / Ethics.
Music Ownership
The first topic that sprang to mind was music ownership. This is an issue which I am presently dealing with in the Design Futures Brief so I’m not 100% sure I want to delve deeping into this subject. If I did “Prosumters” which is discussed in Wikinomics, the CopyLeft movement and The Cult of The Amateur – Novel are three areas in this subject which interest me.
Music Production & Collaboration
In this topic the
Abelton Live (Music Production Software) – software which is used. Copyleft, copyright
Copyleft
Copyright
Nine Inch Nails – dissension to release free material, working Abelton Track files etc..
Sticking Shadows
Attaching a virtual audio sample to a poster. Just a topic which I discoved again throught the present projkect Digital Design.
Digital Footprint
Virtual/ Real life Morals / Ethics.
Music Ownership
Music Collaboration
Attaching a virtual audio sample to a poster.
Digital Footprint
Virtual/ Real life Morals / Ethics.
Music Ownership
The first topic that sprang to mind was music ownership. This is an issue which I am presently dealing with in the Design Futures Brief so I’m not 100% sure I want to delve deeping into this subject. If I did “Prosumters” which is discussed in Wikinomics, the CopyLeft movement and The Cult of The Amateur – Novel are three areas in this subject which interest me.
Music Production & Collaboration
In this topic the
Abelton Live (Music Production Software) – software which is used. Copyleft, copyright
Copyleft
Copyright
Nine Inch Nails – dissension to release free material, working Abelton Track files etc..
Sticking Shadows
Attaching a virtual audio sample to a poster. Just a topic which I discoved again throught the present projkect Digital Design.
Digital Footprint
Virtual/ Real life Morals / Ethics.
Wednesday, 12 November 2008 Updated Concept _ Post iPhone Trama Concept
Post iPhone Trauma Concept¬_ Updated Concept
Background Facts
Any venue or business which broadcasts music must pay for their use of copyright music by way of an annual blanket licence fee.
In the UK this body is called Broadcast Music Incorporated.
BMI holds a database of all registered music in the UK and it also partners with 12 other worldwide bodies including USA, Canada, Germany and France.
BMI collects license fees on behalf of its songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed..
MuzikPort- Concept
MuzikPort would be installed in association with BMI at participating music venues as part of its licensing fee.
Through acoustic technology, music data would be fed back to a touch screen hub or hubs. Here users could download recently played music. The hub would also include links to a BMI networking website where information on the artist and venue would be available.
Background Facts
Any venue or business which broadcasts music must pay for their use of copyright music by way of an annual blanket licence fee.
In the UK this body is called Broadcast Music Incorporated.
BMI holds a database of all registered music in the UK and it also partners with 12 other worldwide bodies including USA, Canada, Germany and France.
BMI collects license fees on behalf of its songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed..
MuzikPort- Concept
MuzikPort would be installed in association with BMI at participating music venues as part of its licensing fee.
Through acoustic technology, music data would be fed back to a touch screen hub or hubs. Here users could download recently played music. The hub would also include links to a BMI networking website where information on the artist and venue would be available.
Decision Time
Decision Time
After a couple of sleepless nights, I decided the most viable associate for my concept to be associated with would be B.M.I.
Reasons
• BMI is already in direct contact with music venues : night clubs, discos, hotels, bars, restaurants and other venues; digital jukeboxes; and live concerts
• BMI and associations like it are under serious pressure from groups such as Copyleft and Common Licence groups. Even brands like Coca Cola are co operating with the Peer to Peer illegal downloading community. BMI needs to evolve.
• In feedback from venue licence owner’s I found out a greater degree of trust when cooperating with an established organisation like BMI.
• Database of suitable venues is already available.
• A concept like this would once again connect music with the real life physical atmosphere of a music venue. The connection between the music venue and music fan is restored.
I hoping by getting BMI onboard with this concept they will also consider introducing new licences with will include an alternative or middle ground to Common Licences.
• Every released track would be available - not just selected iTunes tracks.
• BMI thought Fast Track is also partners with similar associations in (United States), GEMA (Germany), SACEM (France), SGAE (Spain), SIAE (Italy), AKM (Austria), ASCAP (United States), BUMA-STEMRA (Netherlands), MCPS-PRS Alliance (United Kingdom), SABAM (Belgium), SOCAN (Canada), and SUISA (Switzerland).
After a couple of sleepless nights, I decided the most viable associate for my concept to be associated with would be B.M.I.
Reasons
• BMI is already in direct contact with music venues : night clubs, discos, hotels, bars, restaurants and other venues; digital jukeboxes; and live concerts
• BMI and associations like it are under serious pressure from groups such as Copyleft and Common Licence groups. Even brands like Coca Cola are co operating with the Peer to Peer illegal downloading community. BMI needs to evolve.
• In feedback from venue licence owner’s I found out a greater degree of trust when cooperating with an established organisation like BMI.
• Database of suitable venues is already available.
• A concept like this would once again connect music with the real life physical atmosphere of a music venue. The connection between the music venue and music fan is restored.
I hoping by getting BMI onboard with this concept they will also consider introducing new licences with will include an alternative or middle ground to Common Licences.
• Every released track would be available - not just selected iTunes tracks.
• BMI thought Fast Track is also partners with similar associations in (United States), GEMA (Germany), SACEM (France), SGAE (Spain), SIAE (Italy), AKM (Austria), ASCAP (United States), BUMA-STEMRA (Netherlands), MCPS-PRS Alliance (United Kingdom), SABAM (Belgium), SOCAN (Canada), and SUISA (Switzerland).
Uniqueness -Brainstorming!!!!!
Uniqueness – Brainstorming!!!!!
• As Mukikport would be run in association with BMI. Every released track would be available - not just selected iTunes tracks.
• Concept could be run in association with MySpace – Advantages here would include a much larger music database which included unreleased and unlicensed tracks.
• Service is free.
• No Subscription.
• Don’t need an iPhone or any mobile phone application.
• If run with BMI, it would enhance the image of BMI and improve it’s service to its registered artists. In the light of resent Copy left and Common Licence alternatives, BMI needs to evolve. “Were going to Web 2.0. Like it or not” – The Cult of the Amateur – Andrew keen
• Concept would include a touch screen display. Users would have visual information to relate to background music.
• Concept could be run in association with LastFM.com. This would target an alternative maybe more loyal audience.
• Users could find out on a map where and when an artists music is been played.
•Artists could find out where and when their music is been played. This would help to find out where best to promote their music.
•Users can leave feedback on the music labels site. This could lead to the future direction of the music label.
Post Class Discussion
On Monday we had a class discussion in which we presented a brief outline of where we all are in our projects.
During the discussion I discovered through a classmate that part of the technology involved in my concept is already available through prescription iPhone app.
This definitely set me back a little and I now had to take this on board and incorporate this into an updated concept.
During the discussion I discovered through a classmate that part of the technology involved in my concept is already available through prescription iPhone app.
This definitely set me back a little and I now had to take this on board and incorporate this into an updated concept.
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