Technology and the Arts Podcast – Episode 56 (11.16.2012)

Technology and the Arts Podcast – Episode 56 (11.16.2012)

Technology and the Arts – Episode 56 (11.16.2012) features lightly edited audio from a live Google+ Hangouts On AIr that Brian Kelley and John LeMasney conducted October 8, 2012. In this installment, we discuss NFC tags and their many potential uses, a Brian Eno-created music creation app for the iPad called Scape and a “lost” Steve Jobs speech from 1983 design conference held in Aspen, Colorado…and a whole lot more. File size: 13.5 MB. Time: 55 min., 20 sec. Hosts: Brian Kelley and John LeMasney.

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Show Notes for Technology and the Arts – Episode 56

Technology and the Arts – Episode 56 (11.16.2012) features lightly edited audio from a live Google+ Hangouts On AIr that Brian Kelley and John LeMasney conducted October 8, 2012. In this installment, we discuss NFC tags and their many potential uses, a Brian Eno-created music creation app for the iPad called Scape and a “lost” Steve Jobs speech from 1983 design conference held in Aspen, Colorado…and a whole lot more. File size: 13.5 MB. Time: 55 min., 20 sec. Hosts: Brian Kelley and John LeMasney.

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Topics discussed

• John talked about NFC tags and a couple of design books — Universal Principles of Design and 100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design.
• Brian discussed Scape, a music composition app for the iPad from the innovative musical mind of Brian Eno and Peter Chilvers for Generative Music (see the demonstration in the YouTube player above the video version of this episode).
• Brian also talked about a “lost” Steve Jobs speech from a 1983 design conferencein Aspen in which he painted a pretty accurate picture of the future of technology.
• Brian also shared with John this recent post about recreating one of his songs from the late 1980s, “Form of Life”, and recording a new version of it completely on his iPhone with GarageBand.

Hurricane Sandy Information and Relief Links

• State of New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Information Center
• New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
• Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund – Founded by New Jersey’s First Lady, Mary Pat Christie
• FEMA Disaster Assistance – Get information and file for federal disaster assistance.
• American Red Cross – Donate to relief efforts!
• Jersey Shore Hurricane News – A Facebook page that has been providing much-needed information, photos, tips and other updates during and after the storm.

Scape – Generative Music

Here is the video version of the episode…

Technology and the Arts 2.0 – Series 1, Ep. 7 (10.08.2012)

Technology and the Arts Podcast – Episode 55 (11.09.2012)

Technology and the Arts Podcast – Episode 55 (11.09.2012)

Technology and the Arts – Episode 55 (11.09.2012) features lightly edited audio from a live Google+ Hangouts On AIr that John LeMasney and I conducted October 1, 2012. In this installment, John discusses Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads exhibit currently installed at Princeton University, as well a documentary about the artist-activist called “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry.” Meanwhile, Brian talks about the interactive Open Air installation in Philadelphia that transformed recorded messages into searchlight formations over the Ben Franklin Parkway from Sept. 20 through Oct. 14. Plus, Brian shares some thoughts on the Doctor Who season 7 fall finale…and a whole lot more. File size: 8 MB. Time: 32 min., 58 sec. Hosts: Brian Kelley and John LeMasney.

Show Notes for Technology and the Arts – Episode 55

Technology and the Arts – Episode 55 (11.09.2012) features lightly edited audio from a live Google+ Hangouts On AIr that John LeMasney and I conducted October 1, 2012. In this installment, John discusses Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads exhibit currently installed at Princeton University, as well a documentary about the artist-activist called “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry.” Meanwhile, Brian talks about the interactive Open Air installation in Philadelphia that transformed recorded messages into searchlight formations over the Ben Franklin Parkway from Sept. 20 through Oct. 14. Plus, Brian shares some thoughts on the Doctor Who season 7 fall finale…and a whole lot more. File size: 8 MB. Time: 32 min., 58 sec. Hosts: Brian Kelley and John LeMasney.

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• Subscribe to podcast via iTunes

Topics discussed

• John talked about Ai Weiwei’s upcoming documentary, “Never Sorry”, and Zodiac Heads piece at Princeton University.
• Brian discussed Open Air, an interactive light installation that took place nightly over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia from September 20 through October 14, 2012.
• Brian also shared with John this recent post about the creation of a recent, instrumental electronic music piece, “Chill as F—”.
• This led to a discussion about music sharing via Soundcloud.
• Also, Brian admitted that he cried at the end of the season 7 fall finale of Doctor Who—featuring the final journey of Amy Pond and Rory Williams—that aired on BBC America on Sept. 29…a Pond Farewell, indeed.

Hurricane Sandy Information and Relief Links

• State of New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Information Center
• New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
• Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund – Founded by New Jersey’s First Lady, Mary Pat Christie
• FEMA Disaster Assistance – Get information and file for federal disaster assistance.
• American Red Cross – Donate to relief efforts!
• Jersey Shore Hurricane News – A Facebook page that has been providing much-needed information, photos, tips and other updates during and after the storm.

Here is the video version of the episode…

Technology and the Arts 2.0 – Series 1, Ep. 6 (10.01.2012)

Technology and the Arts Podcast – Episode 54 (11.02.2012)

Technology and the Arts Podcast – Episode 54 (11.02.2012)

Technology and the Arts – Episode 54 (11.02.2012) features a statement on post-tropical cyclone Sandy and its devastating impacts on the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions of the United States, followed by lightly edited audio from a live Google+ Hangouts On AIr that John LeMasney and I conducted on September 24, 2012. In this installment, John shares his experience of a night of stargazing at Princeton University’s Peyton Observatory, while Brian shares his thoughts on seeing Peter Gabriel in concert in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of his classic album, So. John and Brian then discuss the Apple Maps app debacle…and a whole lot more. File size: 13.1 MB. Time: 51 min., 53 sec. Hosts: Brian Kelley and John LeMasney.

Technology and the Arts 2.0 – Series 1, Ep. 7 (10.08.2012)

Technology and the Arts 2.0 – Series 1, Ep. 7 (10.08.2012)

Topics discussed:

• John talked about NFC tags and a couple of design books — Universal Principles of Design and 100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design.
  
• Brian discussed Scape, a music composition app for the iPad from the innovative musical mind of Brian Eno and Peter Chilvers for Generative Music (see the video demonstration below).
• Brian also talked about a “lost” Steve Jobs speech from a 1983 design conference in Aspen in which he painted a pretty accurate picture of the future of technology.
• Brian also shared with John this recent post about recreating one of his songs from the late 1980s, “Form of Life”, and recording a new version of it completely on his iPhone with GarageBand.

Scape – Generative Music

Technology and the Arts 2.0 – Series 1, Ep. 6 (10.01.2012)

Technology and the Arts 2.0 – Series 1, Ep. 6 (10.01.2012)

Topics discussed:

• Brian and John talked about the possibility of inviting someone from Artworks Trenton to be a guest on the show in the next few weeks.
• John talked about Ai Weiwei’s upcoming documentary, “Never Sorry”, and Zodiac Heads piece at Princeton University.
• Brian discussed Open Air, an interactive light and sound installation taking place nightly over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, now through October 14.
• Brian also shared with John this recent post about the creation of a recent, instrumental electronic music piece, “Chill as F—“.
• Also, Brian admitted that he cried at the end of the fall finale of Doctor Who—featuring the final journey of Amy Pond and Rory Williams—that aired on BBC America last Saturday…a Pond Farewell, indeed.

Technology and the Arts Interview: Fox Elipsus (1/30/09)

Technology and the Arts Interview: Fox Elipsus (1/30/09)

In this special Technology and the Arts podcast, Brian Kelley interviews indie singer-songwriter Fox Elipsus. Originally from Oxford, England, Fox has self-produced two double CDs, including his latest, “Momentum,” and uses MySpace and Facebook to promote his music and build his fan base. Currently, Fox is on an extensive U.S. tour of free shows at bookstores and cafes. He recently performed at the Borders in Langhorne, Pa., and talked with Brian after the show about his music and how he utilizes social networking sites as a promotional tool. Host: Brian Kelley. File size: 4.2 MB. Time: 8 min., 48 sec.

Fox Elipsus…the Technology and the Arts Interview

Hey, folks…remember when we ended the podcast back in December, we said that we wouldn’t abandon this place entirely? Well, we meant that.

Case in point, above this text is a video interview I did with singer-songwriter Fox Elipsus. Those of you on MySpace and Facebook have probably received a friend request from him at some point…but that’s because social networking sites are his primary way of reaching his fans. Fox records his CDs at his home studio, promotes his music through MySpace and Facebook, and is currently on an extensive tour of bookstores and cafes in the United States in support of his latest double CD, “Momentum.”

So…enjoy the interview…and be on the lookout for an audio-only version on the ol’ blog and podcast feed…coming soon!

Oh, and I want to make a special mention about Bill…one of Fox’s fans who has given him a place to stay the past few days while in the NJ/PA area. Bill also has very good taste in music…anybody who thinks highly of Francis Dunnery, Midge Ure and Roland Orzabal has my utmost respect.

– BK