The Sherp explores the rich connection between music and technology that is taking over the world today!
The power of technology is unfathomable like the power of music. This is possibly why the two are closely associated. If technology is a game changer, using it to a musicianβs advantage also requires an extensive change in mindsets. The 21stΒ century has been all about celebrating the convergence of music and technology. Science is not merely a tool that nurtures creativity but is a mirror which reflects a musicianβs artistic spirit.
Music is no longer restricted to concerts, opera-houses, clubs and domestic use β it is rapidly gaining universal recognition and influence. To foster our musical impulses, there is an abundant acoustic and mechanical world which extends to devices like computers, workstations, synthesizers, electric guitars, studio recording equipment and everything else. Performances are telecast to the world at the touch of a button.
Artists are now taking the use of technology to a new level altogether. They are using avant-garde innovations to reach out to their fans with the help of social media, podcasts, digital radio, live video streaming of festivals and even mobile and tablet apps! Lady Gagaβs new album βArtpopβ, which will be released in November, will be accompanied with an app. She described it as βa musical and visual engineering system that combines music, art, fashion and technology.β It is no news that there are new music-related apps being launched in the market every day.
Recently, it was the legend of French house, Kalvinsky, who released a badass video game based on a record. To read more about it, clickΒ here. [link to game of tunes article]
The nuance and physicality to music has made the human role critical in the composition of music, and although it cannot do without the human touch, technological innovations are imperative today.