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Guiding Music Discovery In A Non-Linear Way

June 4, 2011 in digital matters with 832 Comments

Kanye West

The future of facilitating music discovery is giving users the ability to find the right blend of content by delivering it within the the right context – and (this is key here) going to where they are.

As an online radio programmer and DJ, I need to consider ways to better the process of music discovery. A  listening experience refers more to the technological aspects of the user interface that includes usability and audio quality. Discovery – how users find music – is a big part of this equation and is the focus of this piece.

So…what the heck is non-linearity?

I constantly think about ways to use digital tools for sharing music with those who friend or follow me. So far, the process is far from linear. Meaning, there is no singular place to go for sharing music with others because music fans are scattered. There are many methods for listening, and countless ways of communicating what it is we’d like to share.

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5 Great Film Soundtracks of 2010

December 22, 2010 in music news and reviews,syndicated with 0 Comments

Syndicated from Yahoo! Music Blog: As Heard On…

2010 was a year of many noteworthy film soundtracks, ranging from lush scores to clever collaborations to unique choices in music supervision.

Below, a short list of some of the most notable – and inspiring – collections of the year!

1. The Social Network

One of the most unexpected and captivating soundtracks in 2010, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross teamed up to create music that speaks volumes to the electric energy of the film based on the social networking site Facebook.

The original score integrates seamlessly with the pacing and mood of the film, nearly making it an unseen character in itself.

iTunes: The Social Network (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

2. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Starring the quirky and beloved Michael Cera, Scott Pilgrim must battle to the death with seven ex-lovers to win the affection of his latest love interest.

The film features an all-star soundtrack curated by Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich. Godrich recruited Beck to create music for fictional band Sex Bob-omb, with tunes for rival band Crash and the Boys penned by Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene with Brendan Canning.

Other music featured in the film comes courtesy of rockers Black Lips, Metric, Plumtree, and T-Rex.

See Metric Perform “Black Sheep” live at the 2010 Comic-Con Conference:

iTunes: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Version] – Various Artists

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