THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSIC, TECHNOLOGY, AND LISTENERS IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Year 2024, , 121 - 137, 15.09.2024

Cihan Tabak , Gülsüm Aysu Güzel

https://doi.org/10.33692/avrasyad.1465993

Abstract

This article analyses the intricate dynamics of music technology's growth and its effect on listener involvement and the economic framework of the music industry. These highlights are the crucial significance of technical advancement in revolutionising the process of creating, distributing, and consuming music, specifically emphasising the shift from conventional to digital media. The study highlights the need to grasp historical backgrounds, technological milestones, and legal issues in understanding the intricate connection between artists, listeners, and the industry in the digital age. Therefore, seeks to elucidate the diverse effect of music technology on listener engagement and economic factors through thorough analysis, including case studies and projections for the future. This article advocated for considering ethical considerations, fostering ties between artists and listeners and investigating new business structures to create a sustainable and thriving music ecosystem amidst the continuous digital transformation.

Keywords

Music Technology, Digital Age, Listener Engagement, Music Industry, Digital Transformation

Di̇ji̇tal Çağda Müzi̇k, Teknoloji̇ ve Di̇nleyi̇ci̇ler Arasındaki̇ İli̇şki̇

Abstract

Bu makale, müzik teknolojisindeki büyümenin karmaşık dinamiklerini ve bunun dinleyici katılımı ile müzik endüstrisinin ekonomik çerçevesi üzerindeki etkisini analiz etmektedir. Özellikle geleneksel medyadan dijital medyaya geçişin vurgulandığı bu çalışmada, müzik üretimi, dağıtımı ve tüketimi süreçlerinde devrim yaratan teknik ilerlemenin hayati önemi vurgulanmaktadır. Çalışma, dijital çağda sanatçılar, dinleyiciler ve endüstri arasındaki karmaşık bağlantıyı anlamak için tarihsel arka planları, teknolojik kilometre taşlarını ve yasal konuları kavrama ihtiyacını vurgulamaktadır. Bu nedenle, müzik teknolojisinin dinleyici katılımı ve ekonomik faktörler üzerindeki çeşitli etkilerini, vaka çalışmaları ve geleceğe yönelik projeksiyonlar da dâhil olmak üzere kapsamlı analizler yoluyla aydınlatmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu makale, sürekli dijital dönüşümün ortasında sürdürülebilir ve gelişen bir müzik ekosistemi yaratmak için etik hususların dikkate alınmasını, sanatçılar ve dinleyiciler arasındaki bağların güçlendirilmesini ve yeni iş yapılarının araştırılmasını savunmaktadır.

Keywords

Müzik Teknolojisi, Dijital Çağ, Dinleyici Katilimi, Müzik Endüstrisi, Dijital Dönüşüm

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