A group of innovators were asked to imagine what music will be like in 2214. If they’re right, it could be pretty bizarre
(via Smithsonian.com)
by Randy Rieland
Music has gone through some serious changes in the past 200 years. Consider that back in 1814, Beethoven was cutting edge, and the year’s most famous song was not about love, but war, a tune titled “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Yet as much as music has morphed since then, its transformation will seem trifling compared to what will likely happen to it over the next 200 years. The pace of technology guarantees it.
Sponsored by the popular energy drink, the Red Bull Music Academy is a month-long festival of concerts and workshops featuring innovators in music. The event has had a 16-year run and moves to a different city each time. As part of the 2014 event in Tokyo earlier this month, some of the more creative minds in music, art and technology were asked to share their takes on how we’ll make music in 2214.
Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-will-we-make-music-in-200-years-180953439/?no-ist
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