The impact of technology on contemporary music
Date Submitted: 05/28/2003 10:20:47
Category: / Arts & Humanities / Music
Length: 4 pages (972 words)
Category: / Arts & Humanities / Music
Length: 4 pages (972 words)
The impact of technology on contemporary music is profound. Technological advancements in the last century have revolutionised the way we make, market and listen to music. In particular, the invention and evolution of samplers, synthesisers and computer technology has changed the way music is now produced. Versioning (artists remixing other artist's tracks) is a direct result of these new technologies. Junkie XL's remix (2002) of Elvis's 'A little less conversation' is an excellent example of versioning, …
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…a fresh '2002' sounding hit. As the original was fairly unknown, the Jxl remix sounds like a brand new Elvis tune. This remix is proof that new production technologies are constantly merging and evolving the contemporary music we hear.
Bibliography
Junkie XL website: www.junkiexl.nl/interviews worldpop.html
Junkie XL website: www.junkiexl.nl/interviews mtv live.html
Junkie XL website: www.junkiexl/interviews ein.html
Lecture: Adrian Phruksukarn, ICAM 160A, Dec 3 - 2001
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