Jonathan D. Kramer American Composer, 1942-2004
"Jonathan D. Kramer, American composer, was born December 7, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut. He wrote for symphonic and chamber orchestras, chamber ensembles, the stage, choral groups, piano, harpsichord, guitar, clarinet, and electroacoustic media. His works have been performed in over 30 countries of the Americas, Asia and Europe."
"Jonathan Kramer said that was the best he had ever heard his work played and it was the last time he heard his music in live performance, however he was able to enjoy it afterwards on the archival DVD."
Waldron, D'Lynn, PhD. "Jonathan D. Kramer, Composer." D'Lynn Waldron, PhD, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014. <http://www.dlwaldron.com/JonathanKramer.html>.
Link to article: http://symposium.music.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=9390:the-impact-of-technology-on-the-musical-experience&Itemid=128
In the article, "The Impact of Technology On the Musical Experience", Jonathan D. Kramer dismisses the harmful, detrimental aspects of the digitization of music in today's society, and instead promotes it. He states that "Technology is changing the essence of music, although many musicians still do not appreciate the extent of its influence" (1). Kramer continues his argument, pressing on how technology has made wonders in preserving, altering, changing, and loving music. He says "The possibility of preserving musical performances by recording utterly changed the social and artistic meanings of music", meaning it has made a huge beneficial impact. He goes on to say how so many marvels occur in music today through the use of technology. In order to support his argument, Kramer uses the very popular rock band from the twentieth century, Queen, as an example. He has researched and uncovered that technology benefited them greatly, and has also influenced other artists to do the same. Kramer discusses the ability to manipulate the sound to display hidden messages, stating how "In the song Another One Bites the Dust, as recorded by the rock group Queen, there is a specific verbal message which can be heard only when the recording is played backwards. Part of the title line, which is sung repeatedly throughout the song, comes out backwards as "marijuana." ... What we have is a hidden message, known only to initiates, which is embedded within the music by means of a quirk of technology... Actually, the use of backward recording in rock music to embed hidden messages or to create special sounds was apparently quite prevalent for a time. Some rock fans were forever listening to their tapes backwards in search of camouflaged meaning" (12-13). Kramer uses this evidence to show that the technological advancements of music has sparked creativity, curiosity, and talent, thus making the achievement in digitization of music out to be very beneficial to society.
Kramer, Jonathan D. "College Music Symposium." The Impact of Technology on the Musical Experience. The Musical Experience, 15 Apr. 1997. Web. 1 Nov. 2014.
"Jonathan D. Kramer, American composer, was born December 7, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut. He wrote for symphonic and chamber orchestras, chamber ensembles, the stage, choral groups, piano, harpsichord, guitar, clarinet, and electroacoustic media. His works have been performed in over 30 countries of the Americas, Asia and Europe."
"Jonathan Kramer said that was the best he had ever heard his work played and it was the last time he heard his music in live performance, however he was able to enjoy it afterwards on the archival DVD."
Waldron, D'Lynn, PhD. "Jonathan D. Kramer, Composer." D'Lynn Waldron, PhD, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014. <http://www.dlwaldron.com/JonathanKramer.html>.
Link to article: http://symposium.music.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=9390:the-impact-of-technology-on-the-musical-experience&Itemid=128
In the article, "The Impact of Technology On the Musical Experience", Jonathan D. Kramer dismisses the harmful, detrimental aspects of the digitization of music in today's society, and instead promotes it. He states that "Technology is changing the essence of music, although many musicians still do not appreciate the extent of its influence" (1). Kramer continues his argument, pressing on how technology has made wonders in preserving, altering, changing, and loving music. He says "The possibility of preserving musical performances by recording utterly changed the social and artistic meanings of music", meaning it has made a huge beneficial impact. He goes on to say how so many marvels occur in music today through the use of technology. In order to support his argument, Kramer uses the very popular rock band from the twentieth century, Queen, as an example. He has researched and uncovered that technology benefited them greatly, and has also influenced other artists to do the same. Kramer discusses the ability to manipulate the sound to display hidden messages, stating how "In the song Another One Bites the Dust, as recorded by the rock group Queen, there is a specific verbal message which can be heard only when the recording is played backwards. Part of the title line, which is sung repeatedly throughout the song, comes out backwards as "marijuana." ... What we have is a hidden message, known only to initiates, which is embedded within the music by means of a quirk of technology... Actually, the use of backward recording in rock music to embed hidden messages or to create special sounds was apparently quite prevalent for a time. Some rock fans were forever listening to their tapes backwards in search of camouflaged meaning" (12-13). Kramer uses this evidence to show that the technological advancements of music has sparked creativity, curiosity, and talent, thus making the achievement in digitization of music out to be very beneficial to society.
Kramer, Jonathan D. "College Music Symposium." The Impact of Technology on the Musical Experience. The Musical Experience, 15 Apr. 1997. Web. 1 Nov. 2014.