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July 7, 2017
The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, July 7
The Daily Chord shared the last of the mid-year think pieces this short work week, and linked to stories reporting on positive and negative aspects of streaming businesses. The profiles of Ted Leo, Charley Pride and Dr. Octagon should lead you to seek out their music. After checking out this weekly wrap-up, please subscribe to the Daily Chord email blast and make your inbox interesting.
Wednesday, July 5
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Music industry at mid-year mark
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DJ Khaled narrowly beats Imagine Dragons to no. 1
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Ticketmaster to kill long lines by checking event attendees with smartphone audio data
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Jay Z’s new album pirated almost 1 million times in first 3 days
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Machines of loving grace: How ‘Artificial Intelligence’ helped techno grow up
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John Blackwell Jr., Prince’s former drummer, dies at 43
Obituary from Billboard
Thursday, July 6
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Streaming soars, Kendrick Lamar has 2017’s top album (so far) in Nielsen Music’s mid-year report
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The music industry’s still off-key
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This is how Fender will get you to dust off your old guitar
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How musician Shawn Wasabi helped develop the arcade-inspired Midi Fighter 64
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Let Kool Keith’s Dr. Octagon cure what ails you
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Charley Pride talks new album, Merle Haggard, and disappointment over stalled biopic
Interview from Billboard
Friday, July 7
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The streaming problem: How spammers, superstars and tech giants gamed the music industry
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SoundCloud cuts 40% of staff in push for profitability
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Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe gives a tour of his bookshelf
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Ted Leo is like you
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A little help from my friends: The guest stars transforming pop albums
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Spotify’s new project sees artists blocked by Trump’s travel ban come together
Post from Mashable
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Source: SxSW Music
July 7, 2017
‘The Reagan Show’ Editors Reveal America’s First Reality TV President
Three editors sifted through thousands of hours of footage to bring Reaganism alive—to unsettling effect.
There is not a single talking head in Sierra Pettengill and Pacho Velez’s documentary The Reagan Show. No one sits around glibly pontificating on Reagan’s legacy. Instead, history speaks for itself, and it’s the audience’s job to listen.
This left the film’s three editors with a daunting task: to build an evocative narrative solely from archival footage. Daniel Garber, David Barker, and Francisco Bello sifted through thousands of hours of news reports and White House TV footage, shot by the Reagan administration in an unprecedented effort to document his presidency. The result is an eerily prescient window into America’s first performance artist president.
Source: NoFilmSchool
July 7, 2017
Tamron Lenses 101: A Cheaper Alternative Without the Sacrifice
Tamron lenses are a great alternative to expensive glass. Here’s why.
We previously highlighted the cine and photography Sigma lens lines, which got us thinking about other budget-friendly glass. Tamron immediately came to mind as its SP series aim to compete optically with Canon L and Nikon NIKKOR ED lenses with significant savings.
Tamron’s lens story dates back to the 1950s, when the company developed a 135mm f/4.5 for the 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. Then, in 1961, Tamron introduced a 95-205mm f/6.3, an affordable telephoto zoom lens, to make a splash in the market next to Zeiss, Cooke, Canon, and others. (The first zoom lens was patented in 1902 by Clile C. Allen; the first non-telescopic complex zoom lens for cinematography was the Bell & Howell Cooke Varo 40-120mm.)
Recently, Tamron announced two new lenses: the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD. Below, we break down the current offerings and tell you what all the “Di,” “VC,” and “USD” is all about.
Source: NoFilmSchool
July 7, 2017
Interaction Design & Art Direction: The Refugee Nation
Interaction Design & Art Direction: The Refugee Nation
An Interaction Design and Art Direction for Refugee Nation by Justin Au. I don’t know if you guys remember at the last Olympics, we’ve witnessed a team of refugee athletes compete in the games. A first in the history and since they had no official “home” to call their own, no anthem and no flag. A flag of the “Refugee Nation,” created by Syrian refugee was orange and black, to represent the life vests the athletes wore as they set off in boats for a better life. It’s quite a beautiful story, I would definitely the full project via his Behance.
Justin Au a designer and an art director working at Ogilvy & Mather New York. Currently based in Brooklyn, you should definitely follow his Behance where you’ll find work for IBM, 36 days of type and more.
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Bringing the world together to support Refugees. For the first time in Olympics history, the games saw a team of refugee athletes compete in the games. But unlike other competitors supported by their nation countries, these champions had no official “home” to call their own, and thus, no anthem and no flag. The flag of the “Refugee Nation,” created by Syrian refugee Yara Said, was orange and black, to represent the life vests the athletes wore as they set off in boats for a better life. Another Syrian refugee, composer Moutaz Arian, created a wordless anthem to convey a universal message of love and hope. The Refugee Flag has since become an international symbol of welcome and inclusion. It is hoisted all over the world by different people, organizations, and even countries as a sign of solidarity in support of refugees. I was tasked with designing a web experience that captured and explained the idea behind the flag and all that it stands, to visitors from all over the world who may have stumbled upon its colors.
Links
- Follow Justin Au on Behance
AoiroStudio
Jul 07, 2017
Source: Abduzeedo UI/UX
July 6, 2017
Google Blocks makes it easy for anybody to create VR objects in 3D
Google has focused on making it easier to create artwork and 3D objects for use in AR/VR environments and then sharing them with the world. Its newest offering is Blocks, which is aimed at creating 3D assets in VR headsets.
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Source: Digital Trends VR
July 6, 2017
Music PanelPicker Trends and Tips for the 2018 SXSW Conference
PanelPicker, the two-step online process for entering proposals for Conference programming, is now open. The clock is ticking towards the Friday, July 21 deadline, and we’re eager to hear your ideas. Once your proposals have been collected, the SXSW community is then able to browse through proposals, leave comments, and vote to help guide the March event. You will find useful information about Music PanelPicker trends below. We have split up trends by Music priority tracks with a few examples from last year’s Conference, and additional tips for making the most out of your PanelPicker proposal.
Music Priority Tracks & 2017 Trends
- Album Release Strategies
- Recording Technology & Innovation
- A&R and Talent Discovery
- Fair Representation in the Industry
Example: Using Data to Discover the Next Big Thing – Voices from across the music industry discuss the variety of metrics and resources that are used to discover emerging talent.
- Up-and-Coming Success Stories
- Music & Activism
- Rise of Niche Festivals
- Independent Venue Issues
Example: Saving Small Venues & The Independent Music Scene – Small and independent venue owners discuss the challenges of operating venues in the current urban environment, while also reinforcing the cultural need for these venues to survive.
- Streaming payouts
- Sync placements
Example: The Music and the Message: Sync, Media & Ads – A great look at how music supervisors work with musicians and composers to place music in ads, television and more.
Additional Tips for Success
Supporting Materials are highly encouraged. Your session title and description can only cover so much information. It’s highly recommended that you include additional links to support the proposal and help the SXSW Staff, the Advisory Board, and the voting public dig deeper into your proposed speaking topic. Videos are a great resource, they can be as simple as a selfie-style phone video explaining what you are planning to bring to the table. Please avoid sending along generic marketing reels that don’t actually provide any support for your session proposal.
Pay attention to spelling and grammar. Be professional, triple-check the spelling and grammar within the text of your PanelPicker proposal. Nothing is more distracting than a quality idea that is weighed down by typos and poor grammar.
The Required Fields Are Required. We ask for speaker bio and qualification (amongst other required fields) for a reason. Please refrain from simply entering in “TBD” or placeholder text into your proposal.
Application Process
During the open application process from Monday, June 26 through Friday, July 21 at 11:59pm PT, we encourage the community to upload proposals related to interactive, film and, music industries in variety of session formats including panels, solo presentations, workshops, and more.
All ideas received will be posted online for the community for voting. It’s as easy as “enter, review, comment, and vote” to help shape SXSW programming.
Community Voting
Community votes comprise 30% of the final decision plus input of the SXSW Staff (30%) and Advisory Board (40%) helps ensure that less well-known voices have as much of a chance as being selected to speak at SXSW as individuals with large online followings. Together these percentages help determine the final content lineup.
Community Voting Period: Monday, August 7 – Friday, August 25.
FAQ
Read the 2018 PanelPicker FAQ for important information about SXSW, the PanelPicker submission process, and valuable tips.
“Conversation with Cindy Wilson and Boyfriend” at the 2017 SXSW Conference – Photo by JEALEX Photo
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Source: SxSW Music
July 6, 2017
Engineered for fighter pilots, now Everysight’s Raptor AR goggles are built for bikers
Everysight’s Raptor, a new pair of augmented reality goggles that play music, show turn-by-turn directions, and capture crisp high-definition video clips, are a cyclist’s dream come true.
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Source: Digital Trends VR
July 6, 2017
Painted Over NES Games by Andrés Moncayo
Painted Over NES Games by Andrés Moncayo
New York based designer Andrés Moncayo has published a fantastic project of painted over NES games which consists of a repainting of screenshots from the mythic NES gaming console. He painted over some true classics such as Double Dragon II, Contra II and more!
These are just marvelous… any 70’s and 80’s kids will really enjoy these artworks by Andrés. For more of paintings and GIF comparisons, please visit Andrés’ portfolio at Behance! He’ll definitely enjoy it! Cheers. 😉
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Duck Hunt
Ninja Gaiden
Contra II
Zelda II – The Adventure of Link
Contra II Comparison
PauloGabriel
Jul 06, 2017
Source: Abduzeedo Illustration
July 5, 2017
VRcade Arena promises 8-person, ‘warehouse-scale’ multiplayer
Ever wish you could experience virtual reality with your friends? The VRcade Arena platform gives businesses like amusement parks, movie theaters, and casinos the means to offer that experience.
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Source: Digital Trends VR
July 3, 2017
Transform your room into a real-life Holodeck with this 360 VR projector
Fancy a Star Trek-style Holodeck in your own home? A VR startup based in Barcelona, Spain, wants to make such a thing a (non-virtual) reality, courtesy of its awesome 360-degree projector.
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Source: Digital Trends VR