<p>It promised to empower artists and give listeners infinite choice. But has the internet turned music into a disposable commodity, replaced human curation with algorithms, and made it impossible for most artists to earn a sustainable living?</p><p>To help us explore the new world of music, we’re joined by <strong>Charlie Hooper-Williams,</strong> a critically-acclaimed composer, pianist &amp; creative coder, and one of the developers behindmusic-identification app Shazam.</p><p>His new album ‘The Book of Fixed Stars’ is out now on The Way Beyond Music.</p><p><a href="http://charliehooperwilliams.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://charliehooperwilliams.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/charliehooperwilliams" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/charliehooperwilliams</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CharlieHooperWilliams" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@CharlieHooperWilliams</a></p><p>In this episode, Charlie joins us to discuss his journey as a composer and pianist, the impact of digital technology on the music industry, and the challenges and opportunities presented by streaming platforms. </p><p>We also look at the changing landscape of music consumption, the role of algorithms in discoverability, the influence of AI on music creation, as well as advice for aspiring musicians and the future of music in a technology-driven world.</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Charlie&#39;s Musical Journey</p><p>01:31 The Impact of Digital Transformation on Music</p><p>02:33 The TikTokification of Music</p><p>04:17 The Devaluation of Music as an Art Form</p><p>05:32 Streaming Platforms: Exposure vs. Earnings</p><p>08:06 The Role of Spotify in the Music Industry</p><p>08:51 The Challenges of Discoverability in the Digital Age</p><p>12:17 The Evolution of Artist-Fan Relationships</p><p>17:52 Technology&#39;s Role in Music Creation and Distribution</p><p>20:04 Navigating the Modern Music Landscape</p><p>22:56 The Art of Live Performance and Technology</p><p>25:46 The Role of Algorithms and AI in Music</p><p>34:50 The Future of Music in a Digital Age</p><p>40:46 Advice for Aspiring Musicians and Creators</p><p>If you like what you hear, please follow the show, leave a review, or let us know what else you’d like us to look into at <a href="https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/⁠⁠</a></p>

Ruined By The Internet?

Gareth King

Music: has the internet replaced artists with algorithms? – Charlie Hooper-Williams

NOV 16, 202545 MIN
Ruined By The Internet?

Music: has the internet replaced artists with algorithms? – Charlie Hooper-Williams

NOV 16, 202545 MIN

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<p>It promised to empower artists and give listeners infinite choice. But has the internet turned music into a disposable commodity, replaced human curation with algorithms, and made it impossible for most artists to earn a sustainable living?</p><p>To help us explore the new world of music, we’re joined by <strong>Charlie Hooper-Williams,</strong> a critically-acclaimed composer, pianist &amp; creative coder, and one of the developers behindmusic-identification app Shazam.</p><p>His new album ‘The Book of Fixed Stars’ is out now on The Way Beyond Music.</p><p><a href="http://charliehooperwilliams.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://charliehooperwilliams.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/charliehooperwilliams" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/charliehooperwilliams</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CharlieHooperWilliams" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@CharlieHooperWilliams</a></p><p>In this episode, Charlie joins us to discuss his journey as a composer and pianist, the impact of digital technology on the music industry, and the challenges and opportunities presented by streaming platforms. </p><p>We also look at the changing landscape of music consumption, the role of algorithms in discoverability, the influence of AI on music creation, as well as advice for aspiring musicians and the future of music in a technology-driven world.</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Charlie&#39;s Musical Journey</p><p>01:31 The Impact of Digital Transformation on Music</p><p>02:33 The TikTokification of Music</p><p>04:17 The Devaluation of Music as an Art Form</p><p>05:32 Streaming Platforms: Exposure vs. Earnings</p><p>08:06 The Role of Spotify in the Music Industry</p><p>08:51 The Challenges of Discoverability in the Digital Age</p><p>12:17 The Evolution of Artist-Fan Relationships</p><p>17:52 Technology&#39;s Role in Music Creation and Distribution</p><p>20:04 Navigating the Modern Music Landscape</p><p>22:56 The Art of Live Performance and Technology</p><p>25:46 The Role of Algorithms and AI in Music</p><p>34:50 The Future of Music in a Digital Age</p><p>40:46 Advice for Aspiring Musicians and Creators</p><p>If you like what you hear, please follow the show, leave a review, or let us know what else you’d like us to look into at <a href="https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/⁠⁠</a></p>