Music and the industry is evolving, but this change is nothing new. I think sometimes we forget how intricately linked technology and music are- they have been and will always be a part of one another. It’s crazy how far computers and the like have advanced in even the last ten years—and music cannot help but to have been impacted. Think of what a difference it made to the world when it from record to tape to CD! In the past several years, the business has taken a big hit with illegal downloading, major studios closing around the world, and many other setbacks, but it is my hope that though the business may change ,the essence of what music is will not. Technology changes and suddenly music undergoes a metamorphosis… but I am optimistic about it’s future. Music still has the ability to touch us. I don’t deny that there are some big problems out there for new producers, engineers, and artists to catch a break— but music can makes it through these times. Music still speaks of the artist’s/songwriter’s soul and reflects the producer’s and engineer’s talent. Though technology changes and brings a whole new set of problems, music hopefully will transcend those issues.
Paige Graham
