Comments on: Music Technology Cluster? http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/ Stephen Fleming's blog about academia, venture capital, and spaceships Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:32:09 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Atlanta Music Technology Cluster | Academic VC | Georgia Today http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-1356 Atlanta Music Technology Cluster | Academic VC | Georgia Today Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:51:46 +0000 http://academicvc.com/?p=1500#comment-1356 [...] Read more from the original source: Atlanta Music Technology Cluster | Academic VC [...] [...] Read more from the original source: Atlanta Music Technology Cluster | Academic VC [...]

]]> By: John Bacon http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-1343 John Bacon Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:55:56 +0000 http://academicvc.com/?p=1500#comment-1343 I share your observation. For the past few years, a few of us have been quietly developing and promoting the idea of a Gateway Center for Tech to be built at 5th and W. P'tree to house the emerging music performance and technology threads at Tech and elsewhere. There needs to be a place with proper technology infrastructure where components can be integrated and then shared with audiences at Tech, in the Atlanta community and around the world. Tech has no place like that now, and this would solve the problem. Lab space, academic classrooms, totally wired black box and big proscenium theater. Think about it! (It would also be a world class location for seminars and symposia which would benefit our overall community!) I share your observation. For the past few years, a few of us have been quietly developing and promoting the idea of a Gateway Center for Tech to be built at 5th and W. P’tree to house the emerging music performance and technology threads at Tech and elsewhere. There needs to be a place with proper technology infrastructure where components can be integrated and then shared with audiences at Tech, in the Atlanta community and around the world. Tech has no place like that now, and this would solve the problem. Lab space, academic classrooms, totally wired black box and big proscenium theater. Think about it! (It would also be a world class location for seminars and symposia which would benefit our overall community!)

]]> By: spuggy http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-1342 spuggy Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:40:44 +0000 http://academicvc.com/?p=1500#comment-1342 I think that the technology is moving so fast, that these companies are able to push the boundaries of what is achievable. I think that the technology is moving so fast, that these companies are able to push the boundaries of what is achievable.

]]> By: spuggy http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-1341 spuggy Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:39:12 +0000 http://academicvc.com/?p=1500#comment-1341 music technology is moving so fast these days, that is hard to keep up. music technology is moving so fast these days, that is hard to keep up.

]]> By: Adam Wexler http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-1332 Adam Wexler Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:43:31 +0000 http://academicvc.com/?p=1500#comment-1332 As Duncan explained, it comes as no surprise that the State of Georgia is becoming a hub for this kind of activity. We have a rich history, and artists need to become further aware of the local digital resources that could benefit their careers. I think Edward made a great suggestion. There's plenty of music business related entities that could have a real interest in digital side of the space. The ATDC could function as the perfect pipeline for both sides of the table to meet. I'm a firm believer that you should play to your strengths in business, but also as a community. The more collaboration we see, the more success stories will emerge from our area. Georgia will always be a great place to get a start in the music business! Adam Wexler www.gorankem.com adamwexler.blogspot.com As Duncan explained, it comes as no surprise that the State of Georgia is becoming a hub for this kind of activity. We have a rich history, and artists need to become further aware of the local digital resources that could benefit their careers.

I think Edward made a great suggestion. There’s plenty of music business related entities that could have a real interest in digital side of the space. The ATDC could function as the perfect pipeline for both sides of the table to meet.

I’m a firm believer that you should play to your strengths in business, but also as a community. The more collaboration we see, the more success stories will emerge from our area. Georgia will always be a great place to get a start in the music business!

Adam Wexler
http://www.gorankem.com
adamwexler.blogspot.com

]]> By: Whitney Belker-Vauvelle http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-1329 Whitney Belker-Vauvelle Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:28:45 +0000 http://academicvc.com/?p=1500#comment-1329 Your recognition of an emerging trend in the music technology space is duly noted. While our company,The Music Producer, is focused primarily on music production software empowering people to make their own music on their PCs, many peripheral music related companies are emerging. <em>[gratuitous advertising deleted - SRF]</em> Music is very viral and we believe that music creation will be the next big thing in the user-generated content space. Crazy excitement happenig in this sector! The popularity and success of Guitar Hero and Rock Band have created a whole new generation of music enthusiasts. While some will go on to purchase and play classical instruments such as guitar, drums, etc., most have a PC at home to begin messing around with a music creation software application. Furthermore, I think it is interesting for the Atlanta VC community to take note of these interesting trends. I completely agree that a music technology cluster is being ...or possibly has been born. The question is, who wants to be a bigger part of it and who is best positioned to reap the benefits at this juncture? ~Whitney Your recognition of an emerging trend in the music technology space is duly noted. While our company,The Music Producer, is focused primarily on music production software empowering people to make their own music on their PCs, many peripheral music related companies are emerging. [gratuitous advertising deleted - SRF] Music is very viral and we believe that music creation will be the next big thing in the user-generated content space. Crazy excitement happenig in this sector!

The popularity and success of Guitar Hero and Rock Band have created a whole new generation of music enthusiasts. While some will go on to purchase and play classical instruments such as guitar, drums, etc., most have a PC at home to begin messing around with a music creation software application.

Furthermore, I think it is interesting for the Atlanta VC community to take note of these interesting trends. I completely agree that a music technology cluster is being …or possibly has been born. The question is, who wants to be a bigger part of it and who is best positioned to reap the benefits at this juncture?

~Whitney

]]> By: Duncan http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-1327 Duncan Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:30:39 +0000 http://academicvc.com/?p=1500#comment-1327 Thanks for this post Stephen, as a music tech cluster is being born, and it should be given the significance of Georgia's role in the music industry for over 100 years. Additionally, your assessment is a reflection of Georgia music. That is, music in Georgia is not limited to one city or geographic location; rather, Georgia's musicians and bands have come from Macon, Savannah, Athens, Augusta, Atlanta, Statesboro and all points in between, from Country legends like Travis Tritt, Kenny Rogers and Alan Jackson, to global acts like R.E.M. and the Allman Brothers Band, and hip hop artists like Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, and Usher, as well rising sensations like Sugarland and alternative pioneers The B-52's, but let's not also forget our seminal artists like the great Otis Redding or Ray Charles, and of course the godfather of Soul, James Brown. Let's continue to grow the music tech scene to help our Georgia artists, onward! Duncan bandmetrics.com indiemusictech.com Thanks for this post Stephen, as a music tech cluster is being born, and it should be given the significance of Georgia’s role in the music industry for over 100 years. Additionally, your assessment is a reflection of Georgia music. That is, music in Georgia is not limited to one city or geographic location; rather, Georgia’s musicians and bands have come from Macon, Savannah, Athens, Augusta, Atlanta, Statesboro and all points in between, from Country legends like Travis Tritt, Kenny Rogers and Alan Jackson, to global acts like R.E.M. and the Allman Brothers Band, and hip hop artists like Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, and Usher, as well rising sensations like Sugarland and alternative pioneers The B-52’s, but let’s not also forget our seminal artists like the great Otis Redding or Ray Charles, and of course the godfather of Soul, James Brown.

Let’s continue to grow the music tech scene to help our Georgia artists, onward!

Duncan
bandmetrics.com
indiemusictech.com

]]> By: Melanie Brandt http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-1325 Melanie Brandt Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:17:22 +0000 http://academicvc.com/?p=1500#comment-1325 Stephen, I agree and would add Rickwood Music to the list. Chris Rickwood (@ChrisRickwood) is an award winning composer who creates dramatic music scores for video games, film and television. He has composed over 20 scores for Cartoon Network New Media and is currently working on a project for Hi-Rez Studio's Global Agenda. He spoke at this year's SEIGE conference and is widely considered to be a leader in the industry. Work done by artists like Chris qualifies as an expense under Georgia's Entertainment tax incentive, meaning that companies outside of Georgia can get tax credits in Georgia for using a Georgia-based company like Rickwood Music. These tax credits are transferable if the company has no Georgia tax liability - in other words, a company can sell these tax credits to a company that does have Georgia tax liability through a broker. I mention this because while many people know we have an aggressive tax incentive for Georgia Entertainment companies, they might not know that there is also an incentive for companies to use Georgia-based companies for such projects. Asante Bradford (ABradford@Georgia.org) is a great resource for additional information. Stephen, I agree and would add Rickwood Music to the list. Chris Rickwood (@ChrisRickwood) is an award winning composer who creates dramatic music scores for video games, film and television. He has composed over 20 scores for Cartoon Network New Media and is currently working on a project for Hi-Rez Studio’s Global Agenda. He spoke at this year’s SEIGE conference and is widely considered to be a leader in the industry.

Work done by artists like Chris qualifies as an expense under Georgia’s Entertainment tax incentive, meaning that companies outside of Georgia can get tax credits in Georgia for using a Georgia-based company like Rickwood Music. These tax credits are transferable if the company has no Georgia tax liability – in other words, a company can sell these tax credits to a company that does have Georgia tax liability through a broker. I mention this because while many people know we have an aggressive tax incentive for Georgia Entertainment companies, they might not know that there is also an incentive for companies to use Georgia-based companies for such projects. Asante Bradford (ABradford@Georgia.org) is a great resource for additional information.

]]> By: uberVU - social comments http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-1324 uberVU - social comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:48:27 +0000 http://academicvc.com/?p=1500#comment-1324 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by ashwinram: Music Technology Cluster popping up in Atlanta? http://tr.im/CxZv (via @StephenFleming)... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: Ben Scherrey http://academicvc.com/2009/10/20/music-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-1320 Ben Scherrey Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:38:23 +0000 http://academicvc.com/?p=1500#comment-1320 Just give me an excuse to bring eJamming into Atlanta... :-) ...hmm... one of the captcha words for this post is tuneless... is that bad? Just give me an excuse to bring eJamming into Atlanta… :-)

…hmm… one of the captcha words for this post is tuneless… is that bad?

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