Technology in the Arts #38
In our most recent episode, Brad interviews Jonathan Coulton, an independent musician known by millions of geeks as the guy who wrote the song Still Alive for the award-winning console game Portal.
Coulton discusses his use of Creative Commons and other online practices to build a rabid and connected fan base.
Creative Commons allows an artist to apply a standard copyright and then scale back the restrictions. While many musicians and record executives are trying to find ways to lock down their songs, Coulton has found a way to make money giving his music away. (But please… be kind and pay what you can. The guy’s good and deserves to eat.)
Check out Coulton’s songs here.
Podcast – Technology in the Arts #38
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About the Author
Brad Stephenson Brad Stephenson, based in Pittsburgh, PA, directs marketing and online communication for Carnegie Mellon University’s H. John Heinz III College, which offers 11 Master’s degrees and two Ph.D. titles in public policy and information systems. He previously served as the director of projects and marketing for the University’s Center for Arts Management and Technology (CAMT), helping artists and arts organizations more effectively leverage technology resources. While at CAMT, Brad co-founded Technology in the Arts, which investigates the intersection of arts management and technology through blog posts, webinars, lectures, podcasts and social media.
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