New Column Bloggy Thing on OPB
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Hi everyone. Long time no type. I mean, I've been typing a lot, just not here. As I mentioned before, I've been all thesis work, all the time, trying to explore how Intrnet technology and social media are impacting the way we relate to, interact around and experience music, etc., etc. That's it in a nutshell anyway.
And I don't mean to get all self-promotional here (ick) but I love feedback so I wanted to share with y'all that I'm writing a weekly column/blog for Oregon Public Broadcasting's music site. The blog is focused specifically on what I'm learning through my thesis studies, interviews and whatnot. I'll be posting each Friday. The first intro type post is up now if anyone wants to check it out and maybe follow the others to come. The ongoing series is called "The Sound of Technology."
To me, given that I'm writing about something unknown, something that's happening now in this odd sort of transitionary period, it only makes sense that I share my thoughts in a publicly networked space online so that the thoughts, feedback and comments expressed by others online may influence the various paths I take and will continue to find as I maneuver through this big, big project. I don't want to get stuck in my own viewpoints.
Thanks everybody, happy feasting and here's a song that might not have been possible without the connective powers of the Internet (and one of my all time favorites), hope you like it.
Comments (4)
Wow. good for you.
Bookmarked it. Sounds real cool..I'm taking an aesthetics class right now, looking at a paper analyzing pop music through a philisophical lens..
Looking at this book
The Perception of Music
by Robert Francès, W. Jay Dowling.
and this one
Philosophy, Music and Emotion (Hardcover)
by Geoffrey Madell
Heya Jenny! You are dealing with a very intriguing theme, very nice. I hope the paths that you will follow will be very rewarding. I read the first entry, really enjoyed it. I know how you felt that day you got the mail, because I still feel that way every time I order CDs. For a long time in Greece I didn't buy CDs because they were ridiculously expensive. Now in the UK, I'm making amends. Every time I tear the package open, my heartbeat gets faster. I never download (except for albums that I cannot afford to buy), I want physical copies...call me old-fashioned...I'll be considered such in a few years anyway :)
Best of luck with your thesis!
Cody, I think that the aesthetics part of philosophy is an excellent one. I've actually met two people here that are philosophers specializing in aesthetics, and their subject is truly wonderful.
Oh thanks so much Cody, I'm writing down the book titles now (w/ pen and paper, no less!) Are you studying music? Sounds like an intriguing class. I'm sad to be done with classes, I miss them! I suppose I can always go back, best thing about school. Good luck with it!
And thanks to you too Anna. I love hearing other people's stories with music, what gets them going (heart beating, stomach turning), etc. Because, it seems, everyone's got a good story to tell that relates to music, and that's why I'm excited about talking about this stuff online -- the feedback is the best. And I'm glad you're still enjoying the tangible aspects of music, I think there's a rawness there that means something. Thanks again for your kind words and well wishing. Hope you're enjoying the UK!
Sounds like an interesting thesis. We're working on something similar at work, examining how social networking sites and electronic learning might converge, what schooling can look like and how things will change. There is definitely something to be said for balancing out the instant download effect with the more old school 'slow food' type of movement. I agree with Anna, I still enjoy holding the album or CD package... and I must admit to missing the album cover art piece.