Sunday, March 4, 2007
Technical mishaps
Technology is a beautiful thing. I was working at the 930 club last night and got to see some pretty awesome technology in action. From wireless communication via walkie talkie, to lighting fixtures and blasters and wazoos, when added up, all of the tools and gadgets made the show from a musical experience into a visual one as well. Perception struck me strongly though. Normally I would be one of the crazed fans in the crowd who can't wait for their favorite band to come on stage, but this time I was one of the guys who had built that stage and hung those lights. I looked at the performance and was glad that everything I assembled worked properly and that the show was going according to plan. The band's performance was an afterthought. I did notice though that one of the guitarists was using a ridiculous new technology. He had a bluetooth ring on. This ring, when waved around, sent data to his guitar to simulate a whammy bar(to get the notes to wobble). So instead of having to stop his playing to grab a bar that might ruin his flow, he was able to make awesome hand gestures and have his guitar virtually follow his expression. This is a step towards a new era of virtual music, where people are going to be able to play not just the instrument, but add new intricacies with their bodies that will bring live music to new heights.
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The bluetooth ring sounds amazing - I didn't know they had anything like that. The evolution of the traditional instrument is going to be an interesting one. The ability to manipulate the music without actually altering the construction of the instrument or augmenting it leaves open so many prospects at creating new sound.
whoa that ring sounds awesome. it's evident that music technology is catching up with the rest of the world. almost every instrument can be made electronic, ranging from cellos to pianos to saxophones. it's interesting to see how music has evolved from wooden flutes to mac music technology and bluetooth rings.
-Kate
My brother has been a guitar and bass player for 11 years, and for once I knew something he didn't about music because of this. It sounds to me like a really nifty and creative invention. My brother was a bit more skeptical, but said if it was done right, he would try it.
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