tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post7375537155586327536..comments2023-10-18T04:32:30.988-07:00Comments on collapsing geography: new job, not like the old jobcory ondrejkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922823174521066462noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-63490981415632690332008-06-17T23:40:00.000-07:002008-06-17T23:40:00.000-07:00Congrats on your move! Just chanced upon your sit...Congrats on your move! Just chanced upon your site but got intrigued when you mentioned EMI as they are one of the content providers my company is working with out here in Asia. <BR/><BR/>The one beef I have about the digital music industry right now as it stands is that there is no standardisation across the industry. Licensing is a mess, I'm sure the back end calculations for royalties, publishing rights, etc, are equally messy. DRM vs non-DRM? Subscription vs a la carte? DRM OMA or some other protocol? <BR/><BR/>Hope you can help shake up the industry and come up with some cool innovative strategies for the digital platform. I'd love to be a part of it. <BR/><BR/>As for finding new music, I surf myspace pages, get recommendations from my label partners, and sometimes just pop into a CD shop and browse. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with the job!mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064108429040752670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-19757059541559721812008-06-16T09:59:00.000-07:002008-06-16T09:59:00.000-07:00Cory, I've been listening to an English band of la...Cory, I've been listening to an English band of late, that has not yet quite surfaced as well known as Pearl Jam, they are called Porcupine Tree and deliver on all fronts with quality sound and astute writing. Maybe worth a listen? My two cents worth... Cheers Ian.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-23344185845157115012008-06-16T08:23:00.000-07:002008-06-16T08:23:00.000-07:00I side with you here! My whole life is a big sound...I side with you here! My whole life is a big soundtrack and many parts of it are all different with different genres, moods and themes.San Francisco Photoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354842528242609236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-17821885115593751282008-06-13T05:39:00.000-07:002008-06-13T05:39:00.000-07:00CoryI read with interest you desire to move the in...Cory<BR/><BR/>I read with interest you desire to move the industry back towards paying for music and understand why this must happen for the industry to survive and continue to produce great sounds.<BR/><BR/>I have an idea. In fact I have a few and with your recent move over to EMI you are in a perfect position to exploit them.<BR/><BR/>My company is Cable & Wireless a Tier 1 telecomunications provider. We work very closley with companies such as The BBC in the UK and many other retail and media establishments. Can you advise who I can speak to in EMI in the UK or do you make any visits and perhaps we could meet to discuss some of our ideas.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927960634783418577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-83686209720014874682008-06-11T18:22:00.000-07:002008-06-11T18:22:00.000-07:00As you become more engrossed in things less SL bas...As you become more engrossed in things less SL based, you may want to just peek back in on occasion. Sit back, put on some music ~LOL~, F11 on a PC for full screen and enjoy:<BR/>http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondlife-bestofthebest/pool/show/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-48709640538252200432008-06-11T18:09:00.000-07:002008-06-11T18:09:00.000-07:00Cory:Best of luck at your new gig.I don't know how...Cory:<BR/>Best of luck at your new gig.<BR/><BR/>I don't know how relavent this is to you, but lately I have wanted to just play My music collection in second life, not use a radio station, but the music I have bought (legally, because I am old and lazy)and collected and loved . <BR/><BR/>Just days after reading about your new challenge, I found a post on tumblr about mediamaster - http://blog.mediamaster.com/ just what I wanted. ~woot~<BR/>and<BR/>OMG there was EMI suing over online storage and playback of content. <BR/><BR/>It appears you have the same battles to fight, that challenged you at LL but now your deep inside the belly of the beast. I wish you best of luck for all of us.<BR/><BR/>JRBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-33900290328445477282008-06-11T05:33:00.000-07:002008-06-11T05:33:00.000-07:00"Music touches everyone in the world"Except you, i..."Music touches everyone in the world"<BR/><BR/>Except you, it seems.<BR/><BR/>You're the last thing the music industry needs.<BR/><BR/>It's like asking a vegetarian to come up with exciting new trends in butchery.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11807517683843894996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-66670060625816433632008-06-11T04:47:00.000-07:002008-06-11T04:47:00.000-07:00Welcome aboard Cory. It was great to meet you in w...Welcome aboard Cory. <BR/><BR/>It was great to meet you in what was your first external meeting in London last Monday morning and to tell you about what we do. <BR/><BR/>We7.com is a great place for people to discover new music, now including streaming albums for free. And all downloads from We7 are drm-free mp3s that play anywhere on anything. So we're right on track with your initial thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Keep blogging. It will be fascinating to read your insights and your journey. <BR/><BR/>There are some great ideas and companies around which will benefit from your fresh perspective and lack of baggage.<BR/><BR/>Good Luck. Its the challenge and the chance of a lifetime.clive@we7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11472028455879277389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-71356286069951185072008-06-11T01:38:00.000-07:002008-06-11T01:38:00.000-07:00Cory,Your are exactly the type of person the music...Cory,<BR/><BR/>Your are exactly the type of person the music industry needs, someone with a truly technical background that can create an environment where people can communicate and share ideas. People want to share music!!!<BR/>This is not a bad thing and it can be good for an artist if the right model is created that can benefit both the consumer and the artist. Technology has put the consumer in charge and I hope you can create a model that will set an example for the rest of the industry. I want to be able to discover new music and Pandora is only one to date that has given me the best experience and even they have some work to do. Labels must work with Web 2.0 companies to make music discovery easier and consumers will spend money even though there will always be people who will try to beat the system.<BR/><BR/>I am looking forward to the change that you will bring and please keep us posted.Cable Freehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453378103204447894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-69535629490433545522008-06-10T15:01:00.000-07:002008-06-10T15:01:00.000-07:00Thank you, Richard! Sorry I won't get to cross pa...Thank you, Richard! Sorry I won't get to cross paths with you this trip -- next time, I hope.cory ondrejkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922823174521066462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-87740778847957622932008-06-10T14:55:00.000-07:002008-06-10T14:55:00.000-07:00Yup, was on Japan TV with last.fm's founder years ...Yup, was on Japan TV with last.fm's founder years ago. Very, very bright folks over there.cory ondrejkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922823174521066462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-79775470408690762502008-06-10T14:07:00.000-07:002008-06-10T14:07:00.000-07:00Congratulations. its been a long time since Acclai...Congratulations. its been a long time since Acclaim Coin-op. Formed HamptonFarms Ventures a couple of years ago and have spent most of my time in mobile entertainment, content, and applications. Coincidentally I started looking at opportunities that might make sense for the major labels. I would enjoy exploring those opportunities with you once you have settled in. My email is gfischbach@hamptonfarmsllc.com.<BR/><BR/>Lots of luck in your new position,<BR/><BR/>Greg FischbachUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826440343222705770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-83682432761303305112008-06-10T12:56:00.000-07:002008-06-10T12:56:00.000-07:00Good luck with the new gig Cory, but you really ha...Good luck with the new gig Cory, but you really have to step away from your computer and go hear some live music.<BR/>If you need to be at the confuser machine, as you obviously do, then check out a service I've been using for some time now called Lastfm.com.<BR/>You'll know better than me how it works, but it stays essentially within my tastes while adding tunes and artists I've never heard before.<BR/>I find it more than a bit disconcerting that a music company like EMI would hire somebody with your described tastes, so I'm sure you have broader likes/dislikes than indicated.<BR/>I mean do you listen to no jazz, classical or opera? Mozart makes you smarter man.Jazzman J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07862046989699886214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-15233280931559126302008-06-10T07:42:00.000-07:002008-06-10T07:42:00.000-07:00I don't know if you're keeping track of references...I don't know if you're keeping track of references to your move, but you made it to the business pages of today's Guardian, which is more than anyone else from the virtual world industry has ever done!<BR/>http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/jun/10/emi.musicnews<BR/><BR/>Have fun!<BR/><BR/>RichardRichard Bartlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575369843154141130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-6162267789638252362008-06-10T07:00:00.000-07:002008-06-10T07:00:00.000-07:00How totally depressing. You clearly don't like m...How totally depressing. You clearly don't like music much. And the music you do like is very narrow, and frankly uninteresting and not exactly engaged with the moment (3 Rush albums?) You make no reference to any of the great music discovery services available online, and while it's great that you will lend a 'fresh perspective', I do hope that you are able to develop a more permanent solution than the dull dull dull famous-for-5-minutes world of Second Life. EMI is right that it needs people with a new approach. But it will also help to have people who actually like the product they're figuring out how to sell. Good luck. You will need it. But in the best traditions of the ever-changing music business, you probably won't be there for long anyway - I think you'll find the music biz far more restrictive and bound to the old ways of doing things than you expect, and it will be hard for you (and Merrill) not to get quickly frustrated. Hope the equity participation makes it all worthwhile!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00198012056502714670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-17154190153180199652008-06-10T05:55:00.000-07:002008-06-10T05:55:00.000-07:00@Troy Mc: SVP = Senior Vice President@Troy Mc: SVP = Senior Vice PresidentTim Allen / FlipperPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467603375121869713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-47180327783966758782008-06-09T17:31:00.000-07:002008-06-09T17:31:00.000-07:00Congrats Cory.Lately I've been finding a lot of mu...Congrats Cory.<BR/><BR/>Lately I've been finding a lot of music via LastFM and Pandora. These services, as well internet radio in general, are definitely facing a lot of issues around licensing. Probably an area rich in both your personal music pursuits as well as your new business task. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck (and, fwiw, I'd love to be involved in any further discussions!)<BR/><BR/>Chris Arkenbergchris23https://www.blogger.com/profile/12487162484111373354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-64095046910182581462008-06-09T15:21:00.000-07:002008-06-09T15:21:00.000-07:00Please excuse my ignorance in matters linked to th...Please excuse my ignorance in matters linked to thee, I can understand a VP but what's an SVP?Troy Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054194615439575237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-62417459920920061502008-06-09T13:16:00.000-07:002008-06-09T13:16:00.000-07:00Congrats on the move Cory, new frontiers are alway...Congrats on the move Cory, new frontiers are always fun and EMI has been one of the most forward thinking of the music giants. I can't wait to see what happens when their willingness to innovate combines with your efforts. - GiffGiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05707304363683428207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-80099747036354381632008-06-09T11:29:00.000-07:002008-06-09T11:29:00.000-07:00Excellent news there Cory. Good luck. (Yet another...Excellent news there Cory. Good luck. (Yet another SVP on my contact list :-) must be my turn next)<BR/><BR/>The media industry clearly needs some work doing to it. The shock of web2.0 and the way the world has been working needs some careful guidance. Enjoy <BR/><BR/>Also when you are over this side of the pond feel free to grab some of us at eightbar and Hursley. We may have some things that are of use to you, or maybe we can just have a beer.epredatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723675584821596788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-58217781735791315882008-06-09T10:50:00.000-07:002008-06-09T10:50:00.000-07:00Hey Cory,Good luck at your new post at EMI. When ...Hey Cory,<BR/><BR/>Good luck at your new post at EMI. When I saw EMI brought you on board and I read through this blog post it got me excited for the future of that company. You have the right idea and it is great to see someone at a major singing the tune that the consumer has been screaming for the past few years.<BR/><BR/>The truth is we are in the most exciting time of the music industry. Money is coming in from new and creative areas (even if it is small amounts), people are finally thinking outside the box and music is more popular than it ever has been. The problem with people in the music industry is they have been so attached to their old ways they don't see the opportunity. There is a DEMAND for music and it is our JOB to figure out how to make money off of it. <BR/><BR/>It is great to see you understanding this. It is great to see you understanding the way a consumer wants to interact with music... It isn't until the industry understands and embraces what it's customer wants that we can actually make a difference.<BR/><BR/>Jason - Epitaph.JasonEpitaphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210727769743226034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-71956426964920966102008-06-09T09:40:00.000-07:002008-06-09T09:40:00.000-07:00Congrats, this sounds like it will be a fun challe...Congrats, this sounds like it will be a fun challenge. Also, it sounds like you will be bringing a really fresh perspective to an old business model. Does your current music consumption habits concern you?<BR/><BR/>Well since you noted how little music you purchase I'm throwing in a reconmendation for you, Muse Absolution or Black Holes.<BR/><BR/>Well best of luck, at least there is a ton of opportunity out there!WafflesRevengehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15854934439118101010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-9668406920445235782008-06-09T08:50:00.000-07:002008-06-09T08:50:00.000-07:00Congrats and best wishes turning around a tough in...Congrats and best wishes turning around a tough industry! If anyone knows how to build better models on how to protect both organizations and individual artists, it's you. <BR/><BR/>Let us know if you need anything in LA; our home is su casa.Evonne @ Amorationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657359983972192070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-25658907085585416832008-06-09T08:39:00.000-07:002008-06-09T08:39:00.000-07:00Good luck, Cory! This'll be worth watching. I real...Good luck, Cory! This'll be worth watching. I really think you have the potential to make an impact there...and I'll be looking forward to a blogger's (and outsider's) view into the industry.<BR/><BR/>Congrats!Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01455392902128303614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934384.post-33671205120111666742008-06-09T07:55:00.000-07:002008-06-09T07:55:00.000-07:00For some time, I've been using Netflix and iTunes ...For some time, I've been using Netflix and iTunes as if I were buying indulgences from the old church. I grab what I want in the format I want from wherever I like. Then, I rent or purchase after the fact to avoid feeling like a leech. Most of the time, I don't even take the Netflix envelope indoors before sending it back on its way.<BR/><BR/>This is how stupidly convoluted my interface with the media industries has become.<BR/><BR/>It would be awesome if you were the guy to fix this.Mailmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846961827808274592noreply@blogger.com