While I was watching VH1’s “Best Week Ever” this afternoon, they were discussing one of the best-known classic rock bands, Journey.
After the departure of their lead singer earlier this year, Journey has struggled to find a suitable replacement. Frustrated with the search, Journey’s guitarist turned to YouTube to look for a singer that would be the right fit for the band. And there he was…Arnel Pineda.
It seems like producers in the music industry are now turning to sites, such as MySpace and YouTube, in search of fresh, new talent. Arnel Pineda joins One Republic, Colbie Caillat, Sean Kingston, and Soulja Boy (just to name a few)in the rankings of famous singers that have been discovered on the web.
The World Wide Web gives aspiring performers hope of discovery when they least expect it. Gone are the days of sending out demo tape after demo tape—now just upload your demo to the web.
5.31.2008
What's Next?
Do you ever wonder what the next new media will be? Check out the EPIC 2015 video for a peek.
By 2015, we will have access to a breadth and depth of information. Each individual will have contributed to this new “mediascape”—in some way or another. However, I’m concerned that maybe technology has allowed us to access too much information.
A few years ago, the cover of Reason magazine featured a satellite photo of individual homes. On the inside, the magazine was filled with information tailored to each individual subscriber. I don’t know about you, but that would scare me!
The video goes on to predict that in 2008, Google and Amazon.com will join forces to form “Googlezon”. With Google’s grid and search capabilities and Amazon’s social recommendations,” Googlezon” will create detailed consumer profiles based on social networks, demographics, and buying habits. Better yet, by 2010, the news will be altered to fit the receiving consumer.
I think this is beginning to sound a little like Big Brother—what do you think?
By 2015, we will have access to a breadth and depth of information. Each individual will have contributed to this new “mediascape”—in some way or another. However, I’m concerned that maybe technology has allowed us to access too much information.
A few years ago, the cover of Reason magazine featured a satellite photo of individual homes. On the inside, the magazine was filled with information tailored to each individual subscriber. I don’t know about you, but that would scare me!
The video goes on to predict that in 2008, Google and Amazon.com will join forces to form “Googlezon”. With Google’s grid and search capabilities and Amazon’s social recommendations,” Googlezon” will create detailed consumer profiles based on social networks, demographics, and buying habits. Better yet, by 2010, the news will be altered to fit the receiving consumer.
I think this is beginning to sound a little like Big Brother—what do you think?
5.26.2008
Thoughts on a Quote
“Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time.” –Bill Gates, Founder Microsoft Corporation.
Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much...
From pencil and paper to a keyboard and a mouse. From telegraph to cell phones. From handwritten letters to email communications. These examples are just the tip of the iceberg of how innovation has changed our lives. As a result of the invention of the computer alone, our society has seen incredible growth and promise in technological innovations.
…to so many…
Technological innovation allows people to connect anywhere at any time.
…in so short a time.
As technology evolved, the delivery of information has become immediate—there is no more waiting on the delivery, mailman, or someone to return to the office. Innovations allow us to connect anytime, anywhere.
Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much...
From pencil and paper to a keyboard and a mouse. From telegraph to cell phones. From handwritten letters to email communications. These examples are just the tip of the iceberg of how innovation has changed our lives. As a result of the invention of the computer alone, our society has seen incredible growth and promise in technological innovations.
…to so many…
Technological innovation allows people to connect anywhere at any time.
…in so short a time.
As technology evolved, the delivery of information has become immediate—there is no more waiting on the delivery, mailman, or someone to return to the office. Innovations allow us to connect anytime, anywhere.
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