the “record effect”

andrew — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 14:02:15 +0000

I’d like to point out a good article about “The Record Effect”, or how technology has transformed the sound of music, along with a very interesting followup from David Byrne.

Interesting quote:

So when music as a product, as a consumable object, is subverted and undermined by technology and by its own success, then maybe we have come full circle. Maybe if music is no longer seen as an object, but as pure information, data, sound waves, then the object becomes at best a mere delivery device, and we’re back to viewing music as an experience, albeit still one that other people produce.

UPDATE 20051008: a permanent link is now available. Look for the article dated June 5.

UPDATE 20060809: I’ve updated my article with the NEW permalink that is now available, hopefully for good this time.

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the “record effect”