--It's cool. I didn't know it was the actual thing they used in Minority Report. It's an interesting interface, but I don't really see it being useful for the everyday consumer. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there will be people who will buy it, but I think it would be a waste of money for the average person.
Jeff Han Spoof
--While funny, it also addresses the major issue I have with technology like this: it's creepy. While stuff like this can prove to be an excellent tool, there are always people and instances where it oversteps its bounds and becomes creepy.
Danyl Johnson
--Kid's got chops. Not much else to say about this. I hate these manufactured pop shows that make "superstars" that no one in the industry actually wants to touch.
Fluteboxing
--Now this I can wrap my head around. This is cool. I sent this already to a bunch of my friends. I love it when people can be creative within more "traditional" bounds, like using a classical instrument in a new way.
X Factor-- I like the word "manufactured" when describing pop shows/stars. It's not about the talent or even about "who you know" in the music industry anymore. It's about getting yourself on these shows and getting your 15 minutes of fame. or...15 weeks of fame. However long these shows last.
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I totally agree with you about the fluteboxing, it was definitely the best video clip of that week. I'm always looking for music where classical instruments are used in more modern ways, if you know anything else like this, let me know.
ReplyDeleteI feel awful for those people like Danyl Johnson. They get exploited all the while they think they are going to the big time. How many american idols can there be? Are we polytheists? Does anyone care about Kelly Clarkson let alone the hundreds after her?
ReplyDeleteEtan, never thought of it that way but yeah, Reality TV in general is filled with exploited individuals some, incredibly talented who are used as mechanisms to generate income for networks in an exceptionally cheap way - i.e. these people aren't paid. But do you know who is? The cast on the hills - as much as $125,000 PER EPISODE - it's bananas
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