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In the Wired World section we investigate the most innovative uses of technology and the internet in music, from electronic music stands and microchipping instruments to Last.fm and Second Life.
Video killed the classical star?
Video technology can help orchestras reach out to candidates on the other side of the world. But is this just another gimmick, or a feasible way to audition musicians that might not otherwise be heard? Lauren Strain investigates
Video technology can help orchestras reach out to candidates on the other side of the world. But is this just another gimmick, or a feasible way to audition musicians that might not otherwise be heard? Lauren Strain investigates
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The Met: Live in HD
The success of The Met: Live in HD is inspiring opera companies and fans alike. Chris Horkan catches up with the person who conceived it
The success of The Met: Live in HD is inspiring opera companies and fans alike. Chris Horkan catches up with the person who conceived it
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Instant concert recordings
It’s now possible to sell live concert recordings before the audience has even left the building. Chris Horkan discovers how
It’s now possible to sell live concert recordings before the audience has even left the building. Chris Horkan discovers how
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Slicethepie.com
A website is offering musicians the chance to raise £15,000 in eight weeks. Chris Horkan wonders if the deal’s too good to be true
A website is offering musicians the chance to raise £15,000 in eight weeks. Chris Horkan wonders if the deal’s too good to be true
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Getting your music online
We know that the internet is a great place to discover music. But how do you get your own music out there? Chris Horkan finds out
We know that the internet is a great place to discover music. But how do you get your own music out there? Chris Horkan finds out
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Last.fm
Chris Horkan logs on to Last.fm and discovers how music can be sociable
Chris Horkan logs on to Last.fm and discovers how music can be sociable
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Second Life
Chris Horkan finds out how musicians are discovering a whole new world of opportunities through online phenomenon Second Life
Chris Horkan finds out how musicians are discovering a whole new world of opportunities through online phenomenon Second Life
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Musicians collaborating online
Recent technological developments mean musical collaborators no longer need to be in the same room. Chris Horkan finds two artists already taking advantage
Recent technological developments mean musical collaborators no longer need to be in the same room. Chris Horkan finds two artists already taking advantage
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Classical podcasting
Chris Horkan finds out how the classical music world is embracing the 21st century’s latest downloading innovation
Chris Horkan finds out how the classical music world is embracing the 21st century’s latest downloading innovation
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Computer-generated music
A new computer program can create scores based on existing works by classical composers, dead or alive. Zachary Lewis finds out how it’s being put to use
A new computer program can create scores based on existing works by classical composers, dead or alive. Zachary Lewis finds out how it’s being put to use
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