The IFPI [International Federation of the Phonographic Industry] has released a new report the finds that in 2012, the global music industry experienced it’s first rise in revenues since 1999. Although it’s not much of an increase, just 0.3 percent, the news of increased profits has been long overdue – 13 years in the making.
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Be An Artist, Right now!…Just Do It
Some inspiring advice for the creator in all of us! Filmed at TEDxSeoul, Korean writer Young-ha Kim makes a case for how our society is filled with ‘oppressors of art’ who are responsible for the artistic impulses inside of us being suppressed, killed off at some point while we are growing up, but how this artistic side in us is not gone.
MRI Scans Show Singing & Beatboxing Skills Are Similar To Language Skills
The complexities of the human vocal range are an amazing thing. Take a listen to this segment from The World, and a rare look at what the mouths and throats of a beatboxer and soprano look like while they are performing, part of learned speech functions that as it turns out, are very similar to that of learning various language skills.
Take A Look At The New Traktor DJ iPad App
Future Music Magazine takes the brand new Native Instruments Traktor DJ iPad app for a spin in this demo video.
Designing Terror: Creating The Sounds Of Dead Space 3
What is the sound of fear? The audio team at Visceral Games and Electronic arts talk about designing the sounds of Dead Space 3 the newly released game in the series.
Google Glass: The Next Best Game Changer Since iTunes?
Google has released a new video showcasing their forthcoming Goggle Glass, smart eyewear that you might soon be using for some of the tasks your phone is currently handling. Whether taking pictures, video, texting, checking your calendar, email and getting map directions all via voice commands and at a glance, literally. Although hard to believe, Google claims that all the footage in the video below was captured through Glass.