Michael welcomes Chase Tremaine to the Renew the Arts podcast to discuss the impact of technology on the way we make and receive art. Just a few generations ago, all art was received communally, with live performances and in-person reception the only possibility. Now, recording technology and internet connectedness has completely transformed the arts. Chase and Michael discuss what this massive shift has meant for us. Technology has certainly benefitted the arts, making it more accessible and attainable, and potentially more democratic. But at the same time, this shift has radically increased the depersonalization and individualism of the arts, both for artist and audience. What have we gained and what have we lost in this almost invisible shift, and what can we do to counteract the inherent obstacles in our advancements? How do we go about one anothering in an age that has made all of us individually feel other?
Stay tuned at the end to hear “Sing for Me,” by Chase Tremaine, a track available for download exclusively on Chase Tremaine’s Friend’s Club.