In recent years, the music industry has seen major advancements, particularly in the realm of high-resolution audio. This blog post will take you on a trip down memory lane, revisiting a notable event from 2015 — The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing’s Symposium held in partnership with DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group at the historic Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. This symposium was a powerful testament to the industry’s commitment to high-resolution audio. Let’s take a deep dive into the day’s events, the insights shared by industry titans, and how these discussions have shaped our current music landscape.
The Symposium in a Nutshell
As an initiative to promote high-resolution audio and related topics, The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing and DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group organized a Hi-Res Music Symposium at the legendary Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. The meeting was filled with enlightening discussions, music playback sessions, and insightful panels.
Keynote and Opening Remarks
The day started with Marc Finer, senior director, DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, setting the stage. Legendary producer and president of Blue Note Records Don Was then gave a keynote speech, emphasizing the importance of sound quality in recordings.
Hi-Res Music Creators Panel
Following the keynote was a panel discussion about the requirements for a format to succeed, aptly titled “Past Is Prologue – What Does It Take for a Format to Succeed?” The panel was moderated by Howie Singer, chief technology strategist, Warner Music Group, and included panelists from various backgrounds.
High-Res Playback Session
A playback session was organized featuring high-resolution versions of Frank Sinatra songs originally recorded in the same studio, along with cuts from the just-released complete Tom Petty catalog and the high-res remasters of Lou Reed’s catalog that Reed himself had overseen before his death in 2014.
Understanding Hi-Res Distribution and Future Trends
Post lunch, an interesting presentation was given by Ben Arnold, executive director of The NPD Group on “Setting the Stage for Hi-Res Audio.” The day concluded with a second playback session, followed by closing comments from Barak Moffitt, global head of strategic operations, Universal Music Group.
Looking back, it’s clear to see that the push for high-resolution audio has continued to gain traction. As we move forward, these discussions and events continue to shape and influence the future of the music industry.
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