Comments for MusicyTechGeek http://musicytechgeek.com The ramblings and observations of someone who loves both music and technology Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:08:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Fickle Consumers? by Martha http://musicytechgeek.com/2010/06/15/fickle-consumers/#comment-60 Martha Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:08:42 +0000 https://musicytechgeek.wordpress.com/2010/06/15/fickle-consumers/#comment-60 Wow, people are seriously stupid. Yes, Apple and AT&T are having trouble right now but won't they probably have it cleared up by tomorrow or even earlier? You can't even receive a phone for over a week and people don't want it because they can't pay for it right this second? dumb. Wow, people are seriously stupid. Yes, Apple and AT&T are having trouble right now but won’t they probably have it cleared up by tomorrow or even earlier? You can’t even receive a phone for over a week and people don’t want it because they can’t pay for it right this second? dumb.

]]> Comment on TILT scoring contest results and what is next for me! by Tweets that mention TILT scoring contest results and what is next for me! « MusicyTechGeek -- Topsy.com http://musicytechgeek.com/2010/06/06/tilt-scoring-contest-results-and-what-is-next-for-me/#comment-59 Tweets that mention TILT scoring contest results and what is next for me! « MusicyTechGeek -- Topsy.com Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:56:19 +0000 https://musicytechgeek.wordpress.com/2010/06/06/tilt-scoring-contest-results-and-what-is-next-for-me/#comment-59 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Phil Holbrook and King and Keck, Kyle. Kyle said: TILT scoring contest results and what is next for me!: http://wp.me/px4B3-8R [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Phil Holbrook and King and Keck, Kyle. Kyle said: TILT scoring contest results and what is next for me!: http://wp.me/px4B3-8R [...]

]]> Comment on TILT Scoring Contest! by Kyle http://musicytechgeek.com/2010/05/05/tilt-scoring-contest/#comment-56 Kyle Wed, 12 May 2010 18:24:51 +0000 https://musicytechgeek.wordpress.com/?p=538#comment-56 Definetly! I have people who are going to help get the word out that I'll be sending the link to with information once you guys post it! I'll be on vacation during the last week of the month so I'll do whatever I can away from my computer to get people there to vote :-) Thanks for the comment! -Kyle Definetly! I have people who are going to help get the word out that I’ll be sending the link to with information once you guys post it! I’ll be on vacation during the last week of the month so I’ll do whatever I can away from my computer to get people there to vote :-)

Thanks for the comment!

-Kyle

]]> Comment on TILT Scoring Contest! by tiltthemovie http://musicytechgeek.com/2010/05/05/tilt-scoring-contest/#comment-55 tiltthemovie Wed, 12 May 2010 18:16:06 +0000 https://musicytechgeek.wordpress.com/?p=538#comment-55 Great post, Kyle! And not just because you're talking about us! It's just about time for the voting to begin. Are you ready? Great post, Kyle! And not just because you’re talking about us! It’s just about time for the voting to begin. Are you ready?

]]> Comment on About the administrator! by Mike http://musicytechgeek.com/about/#comment-54 Mike Sun, 09 May 2010 22:00:00 +0000 #comment-54 Hey Kyle, I just matched up the vid and the score (at least the earlier version that I had) and it's cooler with the video (duh). The first half makes more sense (perhaps another 'duh') and the second half is very good. The (what you called them, "polyphonies?" (I've never taken a music theory class, be nice! :-) ) make more sense in the first half and even build a little tension in their own right. I like the way the tension with the gun builds in the second half and the "pause" when the microwave hits zero (in the music) really adds a nice tweak to the whole scene, I think. Very nice. Remind me when and where to vote (remember, I'm a techno-dolt!). Nice work! Mike Hey Kyle,
I just matched up the vid and the score (at least the earlier version that I had) and it’s cooler with the video (duh). The first half makes more sense (perhaps another ‘duh’) and the second half is very good. The (what you called them, “polyphonies?” (I’ve never taken a music theory class, be nice! :-) ) make more sense in the first half and even build a little tension in their own right. I like the way the tension with the gun builds in the second half and the “pause” when the microwave hits zero (in the music) really adds a nice tweak to the whole scene, I think. Very nice. Remind me when and where to vote (remember, I’m a techno-dolt!). Nice work! Mike

]]> Comment on Gazelle review by MusicyTechGeek – As Seen on TV « MusicyTechGeek http://musicytechgeek.com/2009/07/12/gazelle-review/#comment-52 MusicyTechGeek – As Seen on TV « MusicyTechGeek Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:59:30 +0000 http://musicytechgeek.wordpress.com/?p=237#comment-52 [...] me about Gazelle.com, which was a service that I used back in July of last year, and blogged about here. The post has gotten off and on traffic since I wrote it, but either way it was nice to be [...] [...] me about Gazelle.com, which was a service that I used back in July of last year, and blogged about here. The post has gotten off and on traffic since I wrote it, but either way it was nice to be [...]

]]> Comment on Luck of the draw? by Kyle http://musicytechgeek.com/2010/02/13/luck-of-the-draw/#comment-51 Kyle Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:34:45 +0000 http://musicytechgeek.wordpress.com/?p=480#comment-51 Annie - I agree that someone can't focus on their wants when needs aren't being met. Some people are more capable to handle the "system" better than others by good decision making and making choices to be a "part of the system". I still feel lucky enough that I'm able to worry about what I want to do vs worrying about basic needs. Regarding the movie: Yes. By attaching my name and paying tribute to the people who were forgotten by writing music inspired by them is a way of giving back. I'm just a small piece of the puzzle in this case and I'm happy to work with such talented people on this project. I am learning more and more about the subject as I dive deeper into it. I'm happy to be a part of it and to be part of a project that hopefully gets people to be thankful for what they have. If my music makes the story better in anyway I'm happy. :-) Annie -
I agree that someone can’t focus on their wants when needs aren’t being met. Some people are more capable to handle the “system” better than others by good decision making and making choices to be a “part of the system”. I still feel lucky enough that I’m able to worry about what I want to do vs worrying about basic needs.

Regarding the movie: Yes. By attaching my name and paying tribute to the people who were forgotten by writing music inspired by them is a way of giving back. I’m just a small piece of the puzzle in this case and I’m happy to work with such talented people on this project. I am learning more and more about the subject as I dive deeper into it. I’m happy to be a part of it and to be part of a project that hopefully gets people to be thankful for what they have. If my music makes the story better in anyway I’m happy.
:-)

]]> Comment on I’m writing music for a local documentary! by Annie Donahue http://musicytechgeek.com/2010/03/06/im-writing-music-for-a-local-documentry/#comment-48 Annie Donahue Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:28:17 +0000 http://musicytechgeek.wordpress.com/?p=500#comment-48 Kyle- you've done a great job. The piece you wrote to imitate the Montagnard xylophone was really cool. Great to be working with you. AB Kyle- you’ve done a great job. The piece you wrote to imitate the Montagnard xylophone was really cool. Great to be working with you.

AB

]]> Comment on Luck of the draw? by Annie Donahue http://musicytechgeek.com/2010/02/13/luck-of-the-draw/#comment-50 Annie Donahue Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:54:57 +0000 http://musicytechgeek.wordpress.com/?p=480#comment-50 According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a person cannot reach self-actualization if their other needs are not met. These needs are physiological, safety, love/belonging, and esteem (as in self-esteem and respecting others). In other words, while you may find a starving artist, it is less likely to find someone who can focus on being an artist if they are consumed with trying to meet their basic needs. Poverty is not simply from a lack of money or a lack of work ethic. Poverty occurs when people become trapped within systems of power that work against them. Here's my personal opinion, so do with it what you want. I know that not everyone will share this same opinion. I am a Christian. I believe that God loves everyone and that it breaks his heart to see suffering people. I don't believe in "luck" per se, but I also don't believe that the more fortunate people are the ones God likes better. I think that humans become greedy and power hungry. I think that humans take advantage of each other and exploit each other. This happens in America, but it happens even more frequently in third world countries. Our world produces enough food to feed everyone- people starve because of unequal distribution, war, etc. What can you do about this? God tells us to take care of the orphans, widows, poor, and aliens in our land. So we should do that. Not just through "charity", but through working to overthrow these systems that keep people down. By working on this film project, Kyle, you are doing just that. You are helping fight against a communist system that persecutes the Montagnards in Vietnam. You are helping educate others about our Montagnard friends here in America, so they are not looked down upon as just "foreigners" within our country. When we can see people as God sees them- equal to us in every aspect- then we can change things. You are fortunate, yes- and maybe you can make a difference. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, a person cannot reach self-actualization if their other needs are not met. These needs are physiological, safety, love/belonging, and esteem (as in self-esteem and respecting others). In other words, while you may find a starving artist, it is less likely to find someone who can focus on being an artist if they are consumed with trying to meet their basic needs. Poverty is not simply from a lack of money or a lack of work ethic. Poverty occurs when people become trapped within systems of power that work against them. Here’s my personal opinion, so do with it what you want. I know that not everyone will share this same opinion. I am a Christian. I believe that God loves everyone and that it breaks his heart to see suffering people. I don’t believe in “luck” per se, but I also don’t believe that the more fortunate people are the ones God likes better. I think that humans become greedy and power hungry. I think that humans take advantage of each other and exploit each other. This happens in America, but it happens even more frequently in third world countries. Our world produces enough food to feed everyone- people starve because of unequal distribution, war, etc. What can you do about this? God tells us to take care of the orphans, widows, poor, and aliens in our land. So we should do that. Not just through “charity”, but through working to overthrow these systems that keep people down. By working on this film project, Kyle, you are doing just that. You are helping fight against a communist system that persecutes the Montagnards in Vietnam. You are helping educate others about our Montagnard friends here in America, so they are not looked down upon as just “foreigners” within our country. When we can see people as God sees them- equal to us in every aspect- then we can change things. You are fortunate, yes- and maybe you can make a difference.

]]> Comment on I’m writing music for a local documentary! by Kyle http://musicytechgeek.com/2010/03/06/im-writing-music-for-a-local-documentry/#comment-49 Kyle Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:38:22 +0000 http://musicytechgeek.wordpress.com/?p=500#comment-49 Thanks Annie! I'm trying to write as fast as I can and have greatly enjoyed the experience so far! It was fun meeting with you and I know I look forward to seeing you again sometime soon as things move forward. -Kyle Thanks Annie!
I’m trying to write as fast as I can and have greatly enjoyed the experience so far! It was fun meeting with you and I know I look forward to seeing you again sometime soon as things move forward.

-Kyle

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