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Not sure if "large enough" matters as comparing the music industry to the tech industry is like comparing a pond to an ocean. I think the real value here is th
by radihuq 6y ago
Not sure if "large enough" matters as comparing the music industry to the tech industry is like comparing a pond to an ocean.
I think the real value here is that a YC of music can fundamentally change the way the industry functions by:
- Allowing artists control over their masters/creations (equity)
- Reducing the barrier to entry to enter the music industry by providing upfront capital, and support (mentorship, music marketing & distribution)
- Concentrating talent in one area
Also if anyone is interested I'd recommend checking out this documentary by J. Cole's Dreamville[0] where a bunch of artists and producers came together in a house and built an album in 10 days (basically like a hackathon)
[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-9mZLh5XU8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-9mZLh5XU8
- adamsea 6y agoYeah artists have been doing “hackathons” since day one :/. Sorry to be that guy, I just hate seeing jargon migrate. The proper term is simply “working on stuff”, or “collaborating” if you prefer :). Or Jamming, whatever, what have you. A lot of albums in various genres have gotten made that way over the years.
- radihuq 6y agoMy intent was to use the term hackathon as more of an analogy than description, as hackathons to me include: - Working on a team to build a tech solution - Finite time restrictions - Limited resources - "demo day" at the end all of which are present in this project in the context of album creation Though I do agree with the sentiment of trying to be deliberate & accurate with word choice when describing things