In the beginning when I first saw the video, I wasnt too sure how i felt about it because it was a party scene introduction and I did not understand why I was watching the video. As the documentary progress, I begin to show more interest into the video and I wanted to learn more about the media in the society that has to do with copy rights laws. The ideas in the video would involve how people would view copy rights laws and how people have to be very careful in order to prevent copy rights violation.

As part of the Remixer’s Manifesto, the author touches upon some major points, which shape up the entire structure of the documentary. The author gives the audience a sense of direction, which helps the viewer to clearly understand the movie’s message. Ideas such as 1. Culture always builds on the past, 2. The past always tries to control the future. 3. Our future is becoming less free. 4. To build free societies you must limit the control of the past.” make the movie more organized and easy to follow.

Prior to watching this documentary, I had little ideas about copyright laws, public domain, and free use. All I knew was: illegally downloading music is bad, taking things that aren’t yours is bad.  However, I didn’t know how extreme laws are and the cost of attaining copyrights. It seems unreal how people would go to jail just because of copy right laws. I was interesting to see this issue from the point of view of the. I sympathize with their grievances with corporations, the music industry, and recording studios. However, I do believe the answer to the problem lies in a compromise between the Copy right.

The internet was created to be a tool to share between users. Over time, this global landscape has become limitless in its potential to create and collaborate. As I said in earlier blog posts, I love the idea of a global collaboration, however in practice and reality, we have to adhere to some rules. (It was also awesome to see the director stick to his beliefs and allow collaborators and remixes to help in creating the film.) I agree with many of the points in the Remix Manifesto. How the last two points manifest themselves will dictate the future. Though hackers and remixes represent a financial minority compared to the power of corporations, I believe that numbers can dictate change. Though this change will not be instant or as drastic as we would like, I believe that a slow compromise through redrawing copyright laws is necessary.

As a performer myself, I think copyright is a very sensitive topic this documentary definitely enlighten me about a lot of different ideas about creating my music. I found it shocking that one album could potentially make about 4 million dollars and how it could impact the financial standpoint of so many people. I believe more people need to be aware about the topic of copy right and it is very important people start paying attention people for their creativity and value their unique work. Copyright laws were meant to encourage creativity in music but not to limit those who would to be exposed to it. I believe the world would be a better place if they start to understand the real meaning of music.

In The Art of Noise, Russolo called for a new musical reality that introduced everyday noises of the modern world,natural and mechanical—into musical composition. The artist argued with the thought that the human ear had become accustomed to the speed, energy, and noise of the urban industrial sounds cape; furthermore, this new sonic palette requires a new approach to musical instrumentation and composition. Is a new type of thinking in terms of music and how it relates to the real world, its spectacular. With opposition to Fascism, Russolo spent most of his time between 1927 and 1932 in Paris. In 1922, he invented a series of rumoraomoni, a kind of harmonium which allowed for the extension of tone and pitch by the simple shift of one register. In addition to the great works by Russolo, he also appeared in three short Futurist films, for which he also compose the music. He held his last music concert in 1929, presented by Edward Varese, at the opening of a Futurist show in Paris in the Gallerias 23. As discussed, it is amazing just looking at the works of Russolo and he had contributed a lot in the music world to inspire future generations.

Music for TAPE/BAND – Musik from Sweden

Sten Hanson: L’inferno de Strindberg

This piece I have selected give me a very imaginative thought when i listening to the song. I think of myself traveling through space and everything is just surrounding me. Its very upbeat sometimes and then it slows down and I will think about why there is a wide range of notes in the piece. Its very unique and i felt like it would take a listener to listen at least 3-4 times to have a fair interpretation about the song. Its a great piece and i would recommend it to anyone looking for inspiration or something new for their music.

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